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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1936

Page

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Purdue Romps Over Ohio Bobcats 47 to 0 in West Lafayette

Purdue's offense and defense dominated Ohio University as the Boilermakers rolled to a 47-0 victory. Star runner Noble Kizer led a versatile attack while Bill Jurkovic sustained a dislocated right knee in the second quarter, likely ending his season. The Bobcats were unable to score until late in the final period as Purdue forced downs and limited Ohio’s offense to a near shutout.

West Lafayette Ind Pe Bobcats Ohio University Cing High University of Illinois Purdue Bobcats Illini Noble Kizer Boilermakers Ohio Don Peden Bill Jurkovic Boilermaker

Family of Miner Is Paid for His Death

The Ohio Industrial Commission awarded $6,500 to the wife and child of Darrel Gamble, a Powhatan miner killed during the 1931 mine strike. Gamble was shot while under police escort en route to work. the verdict marked Ohio’s first recognition of a workman killed off company property. His slayer was never arrested and the decision cited Gamble’s status as a company employee under protection at the time.

ST. Clairsville Ohio Industrial Commission Darrel Gamble Ohio Gamble

Bricker Attacks Davey Racket in Toledo Tour

Ohio Attorney General and Republican governor candidate John W. Bricker accused the administration of turning state government into a racket during a Toledo speech. He claimed the Conservation Division is a political dumping ground and cited sportsmen license funds used for salaries and purchases. He noted $468,182 from sportsmen yielded wildlife purchases and farming costs, including raccoons and pheasants, with no rabbits despite $5,000 spent on a rabbit farm.

Toledo U.P Ohio John W. Bricker Bricker State Division of Conservation Sportsmen of

Maurice Goldberg seeks divorce after cold spell

In Ramsey County District Court Maurice Goldberg aged 60 seeks a divorce from his 63 year old wife. He complains she took all the bed covers during last February’s bitter cold.

St, Paul U.P Maurice Goldberg Ramsey County District Court Goldberg

Fess Warns of New Deal Scarcity Plans

Former U S Senator Simon D Fess spoke to Antioch College students in Yellow Springs asserting the nation faces a major emergency solved only within constitutional law He warned that all major measures originate in the White House and warned the era risks dictatorship He criticized New Deal spending and said Republicans will not uphold scarcity over plenty philosophies

Yellow Springs Simeon D. Fess U. S Antioch College White House Fess

Peters Re-elected President At WV Library Meeting

Ida M. Peters of Parkersburg was reelected president of the West Virginia Library Association at the close of the 22nd annual two day meeting in Huntington.

Huntington W. Va Ise Ida M. Peters Parkersburg West Virginia Library Association

Frank H. Reid elected grand chancellor dies in Columbus

Columbus report: Frank H. Reid, 60, elected grand chancellor of the Ohio Knights of Pythias at this week’s convention, died in a Columbus hotel Saturday. New York markets remained steady as France planned to devalue the franc on Monday.

Columbus U.P Frank H. Reid Ohio Knights of Pythias New York Au.p France

COUNTY PARA LYSIS VICTIMS GET SCENE AT RIDE

A county scene shows children and families with health workers and doctors. Caroline Sue Stout Gloria Cooper Clifford Dunkle James Sheppard Carl Howard Virginia Hanley and others pose with adults during a health event at various rural homes.

Clara Cavanaugh Clifford Dunkle Millfield James Sheppard William Sheppard Waterloo Township Carl Howard Louise Howard Chauncey

Archbishop regrets Coughlin anti God remark in Cincinnati

The Most Rev. John T. McNicholas of Cincinnati urged the Rev. Charles E. Coughlin to retract his claim that Roosevelt is Anti-God and to withdraw his statement that bullets could be used against an upstart dictator. Bishop Gallagher in Detroit supported Coughlin on the latter point.

Coughlin Roosevelt Ohio Cincinnati U.P John T. McNicholas Charles E. Coughlin McNicholas Union Party National Union For Social Justice Michael J. Gallagher Charlies E. Coughlin Detroit

Nightclub Proprietor Killed During Ejection

Cleveland U Pi Anton Novak aged 34, a night club proprietor, was stripped to death Saturday while ejecting an intoxicated patron.

Cleveland U.pi Anton Novak

Fourth Attack In Loop Hotel Baffles Police

Chicago police investigate a brutal hotel attack in which Alda Deery, 24, a New York actress, was choked, ravished, and garroted in a Loop hotel room. A brick inside the mattress links the case to four prior hotel killings, all involving entry via fire escape or open window and a similar weapon, with three other victims dying.

Alda Deery Miss Deery New York Dorothy Ryan Lillian Guild Florence Thompson Castle Mary Louie Trammell

Grace J. Raines Indicted on Embezzlement Charge

Grace J. Raines former Delaware County clerk of courts was indicted today on charges of embezzling 1625.22 dollars. The case centers on alleged misappropriation from county records and funds during her tenure.

Delaware—Up Grace J. Raines Delaware County Clerk of Courts

Findlay man Dies of Heart Attack Mowing Lawn

Joseph T. Cook, 67, died of a heart attack while mowing his lawn. Officials say he collapsed at home and was pronounced dead. City health records show no prior warning signs. Interment will be private.

Guns Thunder About Alcazar As Rebels Near GIBRALTAR

Thunder from rebel guns near Toledo signals the fight to reach the city and press toward the Alcazar. The Argentine cruiser Veinticinco De Mayo stands by in Alicante to carry officials. Loyalist forces brace for a two front assault if the Alcazar garrison breaks.

Gibraltar U.P Toledo City Alcazar Alicante Francisco Largo Caballero Madrid Julio Alvarez del Vayo League Assembly

Vinton Road Project to Be Sold in October

Columbus officials announced bids open October 13 for 30 highway improvements including the Vinton-Athens-McArthur Road on State 166 and U S Route 50. The Elk and Madison Townships resurfacing covers 3.089 miles with an estimated cost of 28 476 dollars.

Vinton Road Project Columbus Joan Jaster, Jr Vinton Athens-McArthur Elk Madison Townships

Probe of Senate Group To Resume in November

The Senate Civil Liberties Committee reconvenes after five days of hearings on strike breaking and labor spying. Evidence shows industrialists paid Pinkerton National Detective Agency nearly $6,000,000 in the past two years for labor investigations, prompting recommendations to Congress.

Washington Senate Civil Liberties Committees Congress Pinkerton National Detective Agency

Al lie Underwood Located After Cumberland Search

Richmond Ky August disappearance case ends with the recovery of Al lie Underwood found alive in Cumberland Kentucky. Deputy Sheriff A B Gwinn reported the development noting initial fears of a mutilation murder were not borne out by the latest information.

Richmond Allie Underwood Cumberland A. B. Gwinn

Expert Diagnosis May Prevent Twisted Legs in Children

A health office clinic in Athens County examined a dozen children affected by infantile paralysis. Dr. Edward Harlan Wilson from Columbus assessed each case, noting exercises and special plans to recommend to local doctors. Nurses Miss Fell, Miss Cavanaugh, Miss Rankin, and Miss Morgan coordinated the visits as families watched promising rehabilitation steps.

Athens County Health Office Edward Harlan Wilson Collumbus Athens County Viola Fell Clara Cavanaugh Esta Rankin Ann Morgan Columbus Wilson J. M. Higgins

Man Confesses Killing Rival for Girl's Love

Cleveland police said 24 year old paperhanger Joseph Csonka confessed to killing 26 year old Charles Steffes whose wire bound body was found in a creek near Mesopotamia Ohio two days earlier. Miss Catherine Bunjevac a 19 year old woman said to be Steffes' sweetheart supplied information leading to the arrest. The two men were rivals for Bunjevac's affections.

Cleveland Joseph Csonka Charles Steffes Mesopotamia Catherine Bunjevac Steffes Csonka

Minneapolis Milling Strike Ends

The grain elevator and flour mill strike in Minneapolis ended today as employers offered an agreement acceptable to the union. R F E Walsh and W A Younker of the flour Seed Cereal and Elevator Workers Union informed Gov Hjalmar Petersen of the settlement terms.

Minneapolis U.P R. F E. Walsh W. A. Younker Hjalmar Petersen

Michael Lyden Elected President of State Federation

Springfield delegates to the second annual State Federation of Labor convention chose Dayton as the 1937 meeting place and elected Michael Lyden of Youngstown as president. Resolutions favored civil service for public school teachers and removing college degree requirements for certain civil service jobs.

Springfield State Federation of Labor Dayton Michael Lyden Youngstown

Supporter of Landon Slain in Eureka

John Miller a 44-year-old Eureka mechanic shot and killed his employer Auguste Perske 60-year-old garage owner and Spanish War veteran after asking if Perske would vote for Alf Landon Miller alleged to have stated his intention to vote for Landon. The shooting occurred at Perske’s garage and Miller was detained by police pending formal charges.

Eureka Cal John Miller Alf M. Landon Augustue Elam Mler LK. Perake Landon Perske Miller Persike

Russian Move To Upset Pact Is Halted And Stabilizes

The United States, Britain and France swiftly blocked a Russian effort to depress the pound as part of the tri partite monetary pact. Morgenthau bought 1,000,000 pounds to deter interference and warn that any attempt to disrupt world currency stabilization would be met with strong action from the $2 billion stabilization fund. The three powers pledges to use their vast resources to stabilize currencies, while markets react as France, Switzerland and Belgium align toward devaluation and global stabilization.

Switzerland France Belgium United States Great Britain New York Washington Russia of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr Morgenthau

Woodring Named Secretary of War in Recess Appointment

Former Kansas governor Harry H Woodring moved from assistant secretary of war to secretary of war after a recess appointment by President Roosevelt. He had supervised large war purchases and modernization efforts and pledged to pursue an adequate national defense.

Washington U.P Harry H Woodring Kansas Roosevelt Hyde Park Woodring George H. Dern War Department U. S

Cool Weather Forecast For All of This Week

Washington forecast notes showers in the Ohio Valley at week start and again Thursday. Much cooler Monday, warmer midweek, then cooler later in the week.

Washington UPR Ohio Valley

Landon Attacks New Deal Social Security Plan

Gov. Alf M Landon argues the Roosevelt social security act is a cruel hoax on workers and pledges a pay as you go old age pension plan financed by broad taxes. He calls for repeal of current legislation and replacement with a minimal guaranteed income for all citizens over 65 funded by a direct tax.

Milwaukee Wis Alf M. Landon Landon Washington Congress Kansas Gove Landon

Snow Falls in Rockies After Wind Dust Storm

Winter weather moved into the Rocky Mountain region on Saturday after a wind and dust storm Friday night. Snow covered Wyoming and northern, central Colorado with light rain in the mountains and plummeting temperatures accompanying the storm.

Rocky Mountains Denver Colo Rocky Mountain Wyoming Colorado

Scripps-Howard Man To Fly Around World

New York World Telegram and other Scrippine Howard papers report a staff correspondent will circumnavigate the globe entirely by commercial aircraft. The trip tests speed feasibility dependability and comfort of modern passenger air service aided by Pan American Airways Trans Pacific routes.

New York U.R New York World Telegram Scrippine Howard Pan-American Airways

Ohio Realtors Meet In Toledo Convention Opens Tuesday

The annual state convention of the Ohio Real Estate Association will open in Toledo on Tuesday, bringing together real estate professionals from across the state for meetings, discussions, and potential policy actions.

Toledo U.P The Ohio Real Estate Assofatio

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