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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1935

Page

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Coal miners strike disrupts loads in Jackson County area

About 180 striking miners, backed by United Mine Workers, halted nonunion coal hauling in Jackson County. Drivers were forced to unload or dump coal beside highways as talks with Washington unions continued. A Washed州 toll road status and mine operations varied across towns like Nelsonville and Wellston as wage and contract disputes persisted.

Jackson United Rs of America Ely Washington D

Rain Today Series M Pauses. Cardinal Cubs Fall Short

Reported postponement of the Blood Laboratory Office series due to unspecified reasons. In other news, Ohio Lieutenant Charles is floated as a possible gubernatorial candidate, with political considerations noted but no public stance.

Washington X Um — Charles Ohio Ednesday

White House hopes for settlement in soft coal strike

Ed ward McGrady Assistant Secretary of Labor and Roosevelt's labor envoy leaves the White House after reporting progress in Washington negotiations. He is shown as the chief figure in efforts to settle the soft coal labor dispute.

UICE Edward McGrady Roosevelt White House Washington, D. C

Mass Lights Dip Stadium as Thousands Gather at Eucharistic Congress

Nearly 150000 men and women knelt in Cleveland Stadium for a midnight Pontifical Low Mass by Archbishop Cicognani as part of the seventh National Eucharistic Congress. Bishop Ritter led the Holy Hour while Walter Davis estimated attendance at 150000, with 25000 turned away. Candles lit the arena as mass began and 75000 tapers glowed.

Ambieto Giovanni Cicognani United States Joseph E. Ritter Indianapolis Walter Davis Robert E. Lucey Amarillo Texas

Campaign On Against Intoxication at State

Seventy five extra policemen will be ready to eject intoxicated persons from Ohio State University's football games this fall. The board of athletic control authorized employment of the extra officers in a vigorous campaign against drinking at the games. Henry D. Taylor, director of ticket sales, said sales today were nearly three and a half times the number on the corresponding date a year ago.

Columbus Ohio State University Board of Athletic Control Henry D. Taylor

Four Counties To Vote On Government Change

Four Ohio counties Hamilton Cuyahoga Lucas and Mahoning will vote in November on county charter proposals enabled by a 1933 constitutional amendment. A Supreme Court decision cleared Hamilton County to join the others, allowing a vote on form of government, though none merge city and county governments in metropolitan areas.

Columbus Supreme Court Hamilton County Cuyahoga Lucas Mahoning

Embezzlement Charge Faces Col Hugo Rudolph

In Cincinnati a general court martial convened to try Colonel Hugo Rudolph of the 147th Infantry on seven embezzlement charges in a wartime case noted as a complaint by a junior officer. Springfield reports Ohio Knights of Pythias leadership roles as grand lodge head and post grand chief.

Cincinnati Hugo Rudolph 147Th Infantry O N. G Springfield E. L. Jenkins Columbus Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge of Ohio Bessie McIntorf Johnstown Pythian Sisters

Legionnaires Demand Immediate Cash Bonus Victory

At the national American Legion convention in St Louis delegates voted unanimously for a three paragraph resolution demanding immediate cash payment of the soldiers bonus. The group voiced cheers as Patman argued inflation as a payment method but the core issue remained the bonus, opposing the Roosevelt veto of the last session.

ST. Louis National Convention of the American Legion Roosevelt Patman

Await Federal Approval of Route 31 Improvement

State officials seek federal sign off for relocating three miles of Route 31 from Floodwood to The Plains Road. The $226,000 project, part of 21 Ohio highway upgrades totaling $4 million, would be joint funded and require Federal Road Bureau approval. If approved, bidding could occur this fall with winter work and major labor next spring and summer.

State Highway Department Washington Floodwood Ohio Federal Road Bureau Greenlawn Cemetery John W. Dowler Whitlatch Farm Lewis Farm Canal Basin Circle Hill Plains Athens

Orders Investigation of Stock Manipulation

Federal Judge John C. Knox authorized an additional grand jury to probe alleged manipulation of stock in the Associated Gas and Electric Company, a major utility active in lobbying against the Wheeler-Rayburn bill.

New York John C. Knox Associated Gas and Electric Company

Hannah Maxon tent to be installed in Gallipolis

The Hannah Maxon tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans plans formal completion on October 12 in Gallipolis. They will meet at the American Legion hall and be installed by state officers.

Gallipolis Hannah Maxon Daughters of Union Veterans American Legion Hall

Ohio Relief Rolls Shrink Across August

Ohio saw a 45.2 percent drop in relief caseloads from July to August, from 1,101,413 to 1,056,149. Federal relief chief C. C. Stillman cites seasonal and improved industrial conditions and notes WPA rollout in August. goal is to end direct relief by November 1 as counties assume responsibility in October. August expenditures totaled 4,318,729 versus 10,078,819 in July.

Columbus Ohio C. C. Stillman Stillman

Mother Protests Operation On Daughter In New Jersey

Margaret Kerston a 15 year old with a ruptured appendix was removed to a hospital after her mother Anna Kerston finally consented to surgery. Doctors and police had urged immediate operation and priests supported the pleas to proceed despite the mother’s objections.

Perth Amboy N. J Margaret Kerston Anna Kerston William McCormick

Thomas Tells Kiwanis Of Ejection at Pen

Preston E. Thomas, former warden of Ohio Penitentiary, told the Kiwanis Club that he was forced to resign for not running the penitentiary to please would be hell razers and politicians.

Thomas Toledo Preston E. Thomas Ohio Penitentiary The Kiwanis Club

Medal Awarded After 17 Years in New York

World War veteran Peter Daschnowicz received the Distinguished Service Medal after a 17 year delay in recognition of his action near Soissons. He is out of the army and recalled a missing button on his coat as Col. Albert S. Williams pinned the medal on him.

New York Peter Daschnowicz Soissons Col Albert S. Williams

Joseph Green Dies of Leg Infection After Football Injury

Joseph Green a 16 year old Athens High School sophomore died at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a leg infection worsened over two weeks. He developed pains during football practice and was treated after Sept 18. the family cited a bruise as a possible source while staff noted no clear origin. He was the son of Mr and Mrs William Green of 118 University Terrace and had played center on his junior high basketball team.

Joseph Green Athens High School Sheltering Arms Hospital Joseph William Green University Terrace Athens Junior High School Athens Rochelle W. Va

O P Plans for Campaign

The Republican Party machines geared for an early campaign to defeat President Roosevelt next year with no clear candidate. The National Executive Committee met and signaled a hard hitting bid while Hoover’s allies reportedly said he would not seek the nomination. The plan centers on an anti Socialistic platform and a standard bearer opposed to new deaf policies.

Washington Roosevelt National Executive Committee New York New York Times Hoover Republican National Committee

President James to Watch Ohio Illinois Game in Urbana

Dr. Herman G. James president of Ohio University will travel Friday to Urbana Illinois to attend the Ohio Bobcats versus Illinois game Saturday. It will mark his first time seeing the Bobcats play and Ohio’s first meeting with Illinois.

Herman G. James Ohio University Urbana Ill Ohio-Illinois Bobcats Ohio Illinois

Senate Plan To Aid Needy Up to House

Ohio Senate approves 14 month relief financing and a state building commission with $15 million for indigent care and $240 thousand to start a broad public building program. House reconvenes after a brief session to consider governor budget juggling and Senate measures.

Senate Columbus House of Ohio General Assembly Paul P. Yoder D. Montgomery Majority Senate Teader House Davey Carey

High Masonic Honors Conferred on 40 Men

Forty more men from the Northern Masonic Jurisdiction received the 34th degree in a ceremony at Masonic Auditorium. Four Ohioans were admitted to the select circle: Dr Louis C Wright president of Baldwin Wallace College Berea Henry E Knok of Cincinnati G Forest Brown of Lebanon and Harry Meyer of Columbus.

Masonic Auditorium Louis C. Wright Baldwin- Wallace College Berea Henry E Knok Cincinnati G Forest Brown Lebanon Harry Meyer Columbus

Gallia Legion Post Elects New Officers

In Gallipolis the Lafayette post of the American Legion elected new officers with 7 percent attendance. Only two former chiefs were re-elected: Stanley Lanier as finance officer and Aaron Davis as trustee, his term expiring in 1934. New slate includes Dr R C Niday post commander J W Barter first vice commander Delbert Dillon second vice commander Stanley Bellville third vice commander Otis Drummond adjutant and Charles Huber service officer.

Gallipolis Lafayette American Legion Stanley Lanier Aaron Davis R. C. Niday J. W Barter Delbert Dillon Stanley Bellville Otis Drummond Charles Huber

New Deal Drives Efficiency But U.S. Jobs Remain Sparse

Washington relief chief Aubrey Williams says business upswing boosts production with fewer workers, noting a “hard boiled” relief policy and limited hiring. He cites gains in lumber and farm prices but stresses unemployment remains severe despite industry improvements.

Sistant Aubrey Williams Williams

Rat Killers To Start Working In Federal Plan

Cincinnati dispatch says Hamilton County farmers and others may gain federal aid to employ 61 men for a year at 64 340 to eliminate rats and other rodents. County commissioners approved five proposed projects to put the white collar jobless to work.

Cincinnati Hamilton County

California Youth Confesses to Murder of Aunt and Uncle

In Los Angeles nineteen year old Le Roy Drake Jr. admits poisoning coffee, killing his aunt and uncle, and dumping their bodies from a submerged automobile in San Pedro Harbor. He had faced probation hearing for auto theft and claimed the killings to avoid disgrace.

Sunt Drake Henry Breimheur San Pedro Harbor Condafier Condaffer Barner

Hunters May Start Early for Squirrel Season

Columbus Conservation Commissioner Lawrence Wooddell announced the squirrel season opens next Tuesday. The noon Opening Limit adopted by the Conservation Council applies only to rabbit and pheasant season starting November 15.

Columbus Lawrence Wooddell Conservation Council

Berrodin Attacks Social Workers Over Pension Survey

Columbus reports Henry J. Berrodin chief of Ohio's old age pension system charged that the American Association of Bonvina Workers labeled a "pop suckers" group is trying to gain influence on his department. He said the association is responsible for a government survey criticizing old age pension administration.

Columbus Henry J. Berrodin Ohio American Association of Bovina Workers Berrodin

Athens District Forest Units To Be Inspected

In Athens today a general inspection tour of the National Forest Area is conducted. Notable attendees include Byron Groesbeck supervisor of five Ohio forest units, Dan E. Bulfer assistant supervisor, and A. G. Nord regional forester from Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Athens Byron Groesbeck Ohio Dan E. Bulfer A. G. Nord Milwaukee Wis

Logan Commander To Install New Officers

District Commander Barton Hall of Logan will install the new officers of K. V. Cross No 21 American Legion at the formal installation services next Wednesday night at the Legion Home on South Court Street. Lunch will be served after the meeting.

Barton Hall Logan K. v. Cross American Legion Legion Home South Court Street

Caballeros Capture Drum and Bugle Corps Title

St. Louis and San Gabriel have won the drum and bugle corps championship at the American Legion convention, securing the top prize Wednesday night. The event highlighted the caballeros as the leading ensemble in a competitive evening.

ST. Louis San Gabriel Cabelleros American Legion

League Warns Italy Ethiopians On Hostilities Before Dec 4

Geneva reports the League of Nations Council warns that any fighting before December 4 would declare Italy an act-of-war by all members. France backs Covenant enforcement while Britain weighs sanctions and safeguards peace. Italy protests sitout and Afghan troop movements near Libya’s frontier prompt renewed alarms.

Geneva League of Nations Council Italy Ethiopia League East Africa Council France Premier Laval Great Britain Rome Anthony Holen Maxim Liginof Russia Eden Litvinoff Africa Libya Egypt

Fayette County Seeks Harvest Workers

The national re employment service continues efforts to recruit workers for Fayette County corn harvest. Floyd Elliott, office manager, says he has searched two days for 40 workers but locals report they already have jobs.

Washington D. H Loneral Bureau National Re-Employement Service Fayette County Floyd Elliott

Community Chest Raises Quota to 37981

Newark reports the community chest committee increased its quota by 4000 to a total of 37981 citing higher commodity prices as the reason for the revised target.

Newark Community Chest Committee

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