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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1932
Page
1
In Columbus the governor’s plan to reduce state salaries to balance the budget meets strong House resistance. Lawmakers debate a tiered cut. Mooney urges savings via fewer jobs or lower pay. Senate panel backs relief fund repayment. school boards push-back blocks a broader education board abolition bid.
John P. Klassen and his wife were denied citizenship papers by Judge E. E. Everett in Common Pleas Court after refusing the oath to bear arms. The judge cited a Supreme Court ruling governing such cases. Klassen and his wife are Russian citizens. he offered to serve as a noncombatant, noting service in the Russian Red Cross during World War I.
Sebring Ohio September 28 funeral services will be held tomorrow for Aries Baumgartner 56 longtime jail marshal who died after being found dead in jail here after locking up a prisoner He formerly played with the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball team.
Sharpe Williams, 78 known as the Sage Mississippi, longtime statesman and patriot, died at Cedrove farm at midnight amid relics of a picturesque era. Funeral arrangements pending as mourners recall his public service and southern gentility.
The American Federation of Labor distributed labor legislation records to its 3 million members. It shows President Hoover vetoed two labor-favored bills while Franklin D. Roosevelt as New York governor vetoed none. Roosevelt voted for 32 labor bills as a state legislator, signed 22 favorable bills as governor, and vetoed five unfavorables. The federation notes three judicial appointments opposed by labor: Parker to the Supreme Court Wilkerson to the Court of Appeals and Mackintosh for a Federal district judgeship.
In Columbus Ohio on September 28 Attorney General Gilbert Bettman Republican candidate for U S Senator refused to apologize to Senator Robert J Bulkley Democrat following their Cincinnati prohibition debate. Bulkley demanded an apology for Bettman accusing him of running out during a Senate vote on a beer bill calling it a contemptible innuendo.
Ohio University reports a new enrollment record of 2 560 students with 2 300 paying fees and 87 registered without payment. Night and Saturday classes may add about 200 entrants while day class totals approach 2 25 to 2 50. Athens County leads in registration with 376. county tallies include Cuyahoga 188 Washington 54 and others.
Diagnostic tests designed to measure skill and ability in the Athens public school curriculum are being given this week by Superintendent H C Pendry, Mr Marsden Grubb, and teachers. The oral and written exams are more extensive than in past years and expected to reveal wide differences among pupils in the same grade. Tests began yesterday and continue today.
Plans are under way to construct a music room at the Rufus Putnam School with space saving design and full equipment. Miss Donia Wilhite notes the current facilities are inadequate and the new room will support work benches plays and games with movable chairs and an orchestra setup. Music stands piano and victrola will be housed in the room.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad petitions the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to borrow 3 million dollars from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to repair and rebuild locomotives repair freight cars and to build 820 all steel gondola cars The line offers its note on security for the loan and cites aims to increase employment and stimulate business
A meeting of Athens high school sophomores was held Tuesday at the Senior High School Building. Miss Mary Connett and O. L. Wood led discussions on graduation requirements leadership and health measures. One hundred thirty five sophomores are enrolled this year.
Lillian Barbour reports that 218 Ohio University students who applied since last February have been placed. More than 600 students filed applications.
An earthquake in Greece leaves about 200 families homeless and causes widespread damage across Puerto Rico and neighboring islands. Reports from San Juan and Athens describe extensive destruction, with 200 dead and 1,000 injured in Puerto Rico and refugees missing near Amogjana.
President Hoover prepares a direct response to Roosevelt proposals in a Des Moines speech on Oct. 6. He is expected to address silver tariff public utilities and railroad control while avoiding direct naming of Roosevelt. Other campaign travel plans remain uncertain.
A local girl from the Athens district will lead in a two reel comedy titled Athens Hero to be filmed here by Hollywood experts under Don O Newland. A studio, Klieg lights, and exterior scenes will showcase the citys scenery as crews arrive to begin production.
Yankees hold betting edge at five to two to win the opening World Series game at Yankee Stadium with a chamber of commerce crowd expected. Charley Ruffing for the Yankees opposes Guy Bush for Chicago as Babe Ruth headlines the matchup.
A copperhead bit six year old Merrill Cott trill in his Carbondale bedroom at about 2 am. Grandparents used a razor blade and tourniquet for first aid. the boy returned home by 6 am with no serious injuries. He is cared for by Mr and Mrs David Kennard. The reptile likely entered via an open door during the day.
Harrisburg Illinois Sept 4 Dennis Lawrence age 30 photographer was arrested today and held for questioning in connection with the kidnapping of Charles A Lindbergh Jr.
Somerset opens its annual Pumpkin Show with a larger display of pumpkins and agriculture products than ever before. Officials say the event highlights local farming variety and community participation while drawing visitors from surrounding areas.
Beverly Hills California The government is suing an old \"In jun\" from Oklahoma claiming he was out of the head for giving his wife money. The case asks the wife to return the funds, not to the Indian but to the government. The piece hints at a broader suit, suggesting a future action U S Government vs Mrs Will Rogers on behalf of another Indian ward of the government.
Columbus Sept. 28 O R The General Assembly would cap deputy hires for county officials if it adopts Senate Economy in Government recommendations. Three salary-cut plans for state and local officials accompany a proposal to limit pay for minor county employees by population. Potential county savings total about 2 180 042 yearly. A separate plan suggests reducing election board staff and precinct workers income to save 803 514 yearly.
Vice President Charles B. Curtis rebutted Democratic claims that farmer hardships began with the 1921 Republican era. He praised the 1921 emergency tariff, cited agency work under Hoover, and urged protection for American workers and industry. He spoke to about 5000 people in Point Pleasant after traveling from Parkerburg and Pomeroy via Ohio River routes.
Ohio Senate proposes reducing pay for elections boards clerks and precinct workers from up to 10 a day to 7 for boards and 5 for workers. Senator Walter G Nickels of Tuscarawas County sponsors the bill. Senate committee estimates a 503818 dollar savings. Senate adjourned after noon for hearings on new bills.
Ohio Collieries Company accepts Gov. George White's amended 10-point peace plan and plans to rehire about 1,200 workers at Mine No 247 Hunterdon. State guards seize mine equipment and patrol the area after a fatal shooting at Munterdon. two guards are jailed.
Gov. George White appointed James H. Pritchard of Columbus former state superintendent of mines as referee to settle differences between miners officials at Manhattan Coal Co mine 52 Rose Farm Morgan County. The move follows a telegram from five miners and P C Morris Nelsonville urging resolution of dead work rules and wage differentials between Crooksville and Hocking Districts. Morris left for Crooksville.
Columbus Sept 28 Proceeds from intangible tax held in county treasuries during litigation over the distribution section of the law may be released for distribution to political subdivisions. Surpluses over county quotas must go through the treasury to counties where the waes stone occurred.
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