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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1935

Page

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Cardinal Hayes Leads Eucharistic Congress Procession

Patrick Cardinal Hayes archbishop of New York rode in scarlet cassock and red hat at Cleveland St John Cathedral liturgical reception opening the Eucharistic Congress. He greeted viewers, doffed his hat, and acknowledged thousands along the procession route.

Patrick Cardinal Hayes New York St. John's Cathedral Cleveland

Miners Halt Trucks and Turn at Request of Striking Coalfield Workers

Hocking coal miners on strike in United Mine Workers district halted trucks on the Route 31 coal field today. Miners at Pattonville directed trucks to turn back as drivers entered the north field. Pickets reported cooperation with no violence. All coal mines remained closed amid soft coal wage talks and ongoing UMWA negotiations. Roscoe Fowler and Hank Young led a visit to large mines as tension rose in Southern West Virginia.

Hocking United Mine America South Pattonville Gmail Roscoe Fowler Hank Young United Mine West Virginia Mine Union Pickmid Southwania

Ohio attorney general Bricker rails against tax bill

Bricker told a Seventh District audience Tuesday night that the tax bill will turn a free nation into a state with all-powerful government. He charged the bill uses funds from the highway department to finance broader state powers amid a GOP nominating drive.

Gen Bricker

Treasury reports near one million in Olive collections

Treasurer Harry S. reports nearly 1 million in Olite tax receipts but falls short of the 30,348,962.10 total for 33 weeks, with 967 thousand collected so far.

Olite

King Albert and Heiress Proposals Highlighted

Fragmentary clippings note discussions of royal match prospects and social etiquette. References to King Albert and heiresses appear alongside scattered lines about prices and classifieds in the Messenger. The text shows era style discourse with incomplete phrases.

Albert Byron Athens

Smith Denounces Communism at Cleveland Eucharistic Rally

Alfred E. Smith addressed about 43 000 attendees at the seventh national Eucharistic Congress in Cleveland Stadium praising the Holy Eucharist and condemning Communism. He argued love and communion unite people while claiming Communism fosters hatred and cannot help neighbors.

Cleveland Stadium Alfred E. Smith Calvary Smith

Coroner's Jury Finds Evelyn Hoey Slain at Rogers Farm

WESTCHESTER Pa coroner's jury returned an open verdict on Evelyn Hoey the blues singer killed at Henry H Rogers III country home two weeks ago The six jurors deliberated about five hours concluding the death was at the hands of a person or persons unknown and a double-barreled grand jury investigation was ordered.

Westchester Evelyn Hoey Henry H. Rogers Miss Hoey Rogers

Bricker Reports 4.58 Million in State Claims Collected

Attorney General John W. Bricker announced today that his department collected $4,580,520.30 in state claims. He said this amount represented about seven percent of the total claims certified for collection during his 32 months in office, with total certified at $6,???

Columbus John W. Bricker

Three Injured In Bus Crash west of here

A Greyhound passenger bus collided with a freight truck ten miles west of here injuring three people. Bus driver K L Murphy of Elyria said he dozed at the wheel. Don Smith 21 of Tiffin was the most seriously hurt, the truck driver. The bus carried 24 passengers and was en route from New York. The crash sent the truck down a 200 foot incline through Char les Reynolds barn. Bus stopped after 75 feet in the barnyard with a blown tire.

Painesville Greyhound Line Here K. L. Murphy Elyria Don Smith Tiffin New York Charles Reynolds Lake County Reynolds

Man Hunted In Slaying Of Cleveland Man

Police investigating the slaying of A. Andrassy aged 28 hunted a middle aged man who threatened to kill him weeks earlier. Andrassy and an unidentified man were found decapitated in an East Side ravine Monday. Detective Sergeant Bernard Wold said the suspect appeared at Andrassy’s home and threatened to kill him for paying attention to his wife.

Cleveland A. Andrassy Andrassy East Side Bernard Wold

Higher Rents Indicate Better Times in Ohio Housing Market

Ohio real estate officials report a strong rise in licenses issued and a statewide housing shortage. An Associated Press survey shows rent increases of 10 to 30 percent and sustained demand for small homes as federal officials note rising construction but not enough to meet need. Some families are returning from farms, while many who doubled up two years ago still have not moved into owned homes.

Columbus Ohio Real Estate Board United States Ohio Associated Press Relef

Parents to Pay in Son Is Hurt in Contests

Columbus board of education requires signed statements from parents of athletes agreeing to pay medical expenses incurred in scholastic athletic injuries. The policy covers football and other scholastic contests as a condition of participation.

Columbus Board of Education

Mine Strikers To Be Eligible For WPA Jobs

Ray Noble, district WPA supervisor, told the Athens Chamber of Commerce that miners on strike or unemployed may qualify for WPA work if relief is needed. He outlined project submission, costs, and that relief ends Nov 1 while work continues for able bodied individuals. New WPA projects will start soon, with 850 county workers already on the program.

Athens County WPA Ray Noble Chamber of Commerce Hotel Berry Noble West Union Street Fairgrounds

Roosevelt to Pass Through Athens on Special Train

President Franklin D. Roosevelt will travel by special train through Ohio stopping only in Cincinnati to change engines. The route includes Parkersburg W Va Athens Chillicothe Blanchester and Cincinnati on the way to the Pacific Coast. No speeches are planned during the six hour crossing.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Athens Pacific Coast Washington Cincinnati St. Louis Kansas City Ohio Parkersburg W. Va Chillicothe Blanchester

Water service cut off for two hours Thursday

A fire hydrant installation at Shannon Avenue and East State Street will cause water outages from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday on several streets. East State Street from Elmwood to Hudson, Hudson to Elmw Madison Avenue, Patton Street, Retta Avenue, North Shannon, and North May Avenues will be without water during the two hour period.

Shannon Avenue East State Street Elmwood Hudson Elmw Madison Avenue Patton Street Retta Avenue North Shannon North May Avenues

Roosevelt links NRA fate to industry activity

President Roosevelt, in a final press conference before a western trip, said NRA’s future rests on industry conduct and chiselers’ actions. He noted more CCC alumni in private work, proposed 500000 enrollments after Oct 1, with 300000 as a permanent level by July 1. He aims to allot $4 billion works funds before departure. He urged fair trade and decent conditions, warning government action if chiselers undermine progress.

Washington Roosevelt NRA Pacific Coast Civilian Conservation Corps Supreme Court

Changed AAA Policy Seen in 1936 Adjustments

In Washington four states representing corn hog farmers converge to discuss the 1936 adjustment program with AAA officials. The meeting addresses whether to increase hog production next year while curtailing corn acreage amid a hog shortage and high pork prices. The hearing marks the first major food crop session under the newly amended AAA rules.

Washington AAA

Government Survey May Be Permanent

Col. C. O. Sherrill outlined plans for a public educational program about the state government survey data and recommendations. Bulletins will be distributed to pave the way for a permanent organization focused on efficient government. Two hundred steel car workers struck for higher piecework pay in Niles. Akron officials from townships and municipalities organized to seek more tax revenue.

Columbus Col C. O. Sherrill Davey Niles Youngstown Steel Car Company Akron Ohio

Governor Davey Seeks 1960 Legion Convention for Cleveland

Cleveland report states Governor Davey will personally appeal at the American Legion convention in St. Louis to move next year’s gathering to Cleveland. The move aims to boost local visibility and honor veterans with a prominent regional event.

Cleveland Davey American Legion St. Louis

Rescue Fails as Sea Pounds British Vessel

A fierce North Sea storm battered the trawler Skegness near Speeton Cliff Bridlington. Eleven crewmen were aboard as coast guardsmen launched three lifeboats with rocket lines but could not reach the vessel and all hope was abandoned.

London North Sea Skegness Speeton Cliff Bridlington

Free Masons urged To Defense of Institutions

Sovereign Grand Commander Melvin M. Johnson urged Free Masons to defend Masonic institutions in a report to the supreme council of the Scottish Rite northern jurisdiction. He rejected attacks on Freemasonry as unjustified and unworthy of consideration by intelligent people.

Cleveland Melvin M. Johnson Supreme Council of Scottish Rite

Ohio Conference Opens Sessions With Memorial Service

The Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church said the sessions begin with a memorial service and continue through the week. Conference appointments may be delayed to next Monday or Tuesday. In Cleveland, Anna Bremner sues former employer Lucy McKinney for 2450 back wages she says are owed.

Columbus Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Steel King Supd Cleveland Annabelle Bremner Lucy McKinney Price McKinney

Beauty Is First Consideration At Medical Association Talk

Northwestern Ohio Medical Association members heard discouraging spending figures at the annual meeting. Dr Morris Fishbein stated the average family spends 30 dollars a year for medical care and the average woman spends twice that at the hairdresser.

Marion Northwestern Ohio Medical Association Morris Fishbein Journal of the American Medical Association

Legion Nove for Action on Bonus Is Seen

ST LOUIS. American Legion delegates prepare to push for immediate cash payment of adjusted compensation certificates and demand a broad legislative program. The convention backs national defense, calls for a standing army of 165000 with 14100 officers, 210000 National Guardsmen, and continued officers training camps. It also votes for immigration tightening including deportation of undesirables and finger printing of all persons.

ST Louis American National Legion Convention Legionnaires

Women Lose Bid to Open Oklahoma State Offices

Unofficial results show Oklahoma will keep its ban on women governors and seven top state offices as 70,744 vote for and 8,117 against the amendment from 1,941 of 3,375 precincts. Misa Jessye Arnett of women’s clubs vows another campaign.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Union Misa Jessye Arnett Business and Professional Women's Clubs Returna

Pythian Sisters Debate Barring Political Speeches

Springfield report notes a resolution to bar political candidate speeches at Pythian Sisters meetings following Governor Davey's address at the annual convention. The governor praised women's political efficiency while acknowledging a request not to discuss political topics.

Springfield Pythian Sisters Davey The Order

Roosevelt seeks clergy counsel on government action

President Roosevelt asked clergymen nationwide for counsel and advice on how the government can better serve the people. Letters to clergy in Rhode Island Indiana Maryland and Ohio urged response on conditions in communities and the implementation of the social security law and works program.

Roosevelt Rhode Island Indiana Maryland Ohio White House Stephen T. Early

Africa on edge as rains end heightens Ethiopia crisis

Geneva reports two key moves test the Italo Ethiopian dispute. Haile Selassie requests a neutral League commission to determine aggressor charges, while Italy vows it will not initiate the conflict in Europe. Officials weigh sanctions and League actions amid looming conflict near Eritrea and Somaliland.

Geneva Reoe Addis Ababa Ope Italy Europe Haile Selassie League of Nations Ethiopia Sala Samuel Hoare Great Britain Huban League of Nastions Somaliland Eritrea Emperor Haile Selassie Itaty Ethenia Iteir League Rome League of Nation France Pierre F Traces Lava Anthony Eden Britain League of Naetiont

Ohio Infantry Officer Faces Court Martial

Cincinnati report says Col. Hugo Rudolf, commanding the 17th Infantry O G, will face a general court martial Thursday over charges related to administration of the regiment. He would be the second regimental officer tried after Major W Morse Hicks, medical officer, and Governor Davey announced findings of a similar court proceeding.

Cincinnati Hugo Ruedolph 17Th Infantry Rudolph W. Morse Hicks Davey Hicks

Heiner Named Acting Rutland Postmaster

The Post Office Department announced the appointment of Lawrence J. Heiner as acting postmaster at Rutland Meigs County Ohio and John Daniel O Sullivan at Sharonville Ohio.

Washington Post Office Department Lawrence J. Heiner Rutland Meigs County Ohio John Daniel O'Sullivan Sharonville

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Ets Highway Department Democrat and the Federated Storm Hardin County Bricker Mes Becaus Tan Free Masons Legion Nove O. S. Wth Chamachoola Africa Taty Ohio Infantry Heiner
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