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Newspaper

Zanesville Signal

Location

Zanesville, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1939

Page

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Death of G Henneberg Founder of local furniture firm

George Henneberg, founder of a prominent furniture company, died of a heart attack at his home on 637 Comers Avenue. He was 65 and had long been a leading business figure in the area. Services will be held Thursday at his residence with burial at Memorial Park. Born in Mulhausen, he naturalized as an American and built a long career from a salesman to leading furniture executive.

ers-Av George Henneberg Heairmiture Company Comers Avenue Helars Acherg Good Samaritan Henneberg Seth Uiths Rlington Trans- Jarze

Convicts Surrender After Guard Confrontation

In a Nebraska state penitentiary a standoff ended as convicts capitulated after guards demanded compliance. Prisoners, held at a 50 foot canal area, faced armed officers with tear gas and weapons to secure terms and end the disruption.

Cecal Pententiar Warren Ammae Aumers Ion Lars See

Rival unions clash at GM plant gates in Flint battle

At General Motors plant No 1 in Flint and Saginaw, United Auto Workers and CIO members clashed as police stopped the struggle. Reported injuries were limited with no serious harm. The episode follows broader tensions in the UAW AFL and CIO labor environment.

Ned Auto Workers Uni Toga General Motors Car Martin

Lancaster Guard Pleads Guilty in Robbery Conspiracy

Lancaster guard Donovan M. Bryant, a 22 year old teacher at the state Boys Industrial School in Lancaster, pleads guilty in municipal court to conspiracy to rob and is bound over to the grand jury. The case involves urging inmates to escape and participate in robberies, with two youths from Columbus and Middletown to be called before the grand jury to testify about Bryant’s alleged smuggling. Welfare Director Charles Sherwood said Bryant confessed detailing the escape and noted no further action against him. the two youths face return to the institution due to youth.

Columbus Donovan M. Briani Lancaster Ralph J. Bartlett Franklin County Wimington College Bartlett Jack Hawley Norman Stanton AR. Harsh Idustral School Harsh Bryant Rael Stromstead

Two Die As Canoe Overturns In Reservoir

A party of seven capsized in a reservoir last night leaving Helen Davis aged 28 and Frank Curtis 30 dead. Curtis body not recovered. Mary Valentine 20 was rescued, with other survivors including Walter Davis 30, Irma Bowle 72, and Geralene Curtis wife of Frank. Police described swift current and water rushing over the canoe as it overturned near shore.

Mary Valentine John Bowle Irma Walter Davis Norma Geraléme Curtis Hames Bosie

Hull Invites Nations To Join U S Program

Secretary Hull urged all nations to join the treaty program inviting Italy and Germany to participate. He warned that small states joining such pacts would lose economic independence and become political vassals of larger powers, noting U S trade coverage with twenty countries.

Hull U.S Washington Italy Heimeen Jesus United States

Muskingum Holds Commencement With Diplomas And Honorary Degrees

A Muskingum College ceremony in New Concord awarded 125 degrees including 22 teaching diplomas. Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes delivered the address. Honorary doctorates went to Rev J Calin Reid and Dr Adam Gilliland. Zanesville seniors among the 16 graduates.

Zanesville Muskingum College New Concord Edwin Holt Hughes Washington Methodist Episcopal Church Hughes Bishop Hughes Bughes R_ W_ Osan J. Knox Montgomery J. Calin Red First United Presbyterian Church Butler Adam Gilliland Northwestern University Reid Giland Ralph Mansfeld College Beard of Trusteees Alumnum Association Fredench E. Matson Indianapolis Ind Roy MccGreary Pittsburgh Grace McCreary Tlee Club Charlotte Curtis East Pike Mass Virginia Daves John Dusthimer Forest Avenue Mary Jean Lymn Culbertson Avenue Ralph Sharp Pine Street Sarah Slack Locust Street Alfred Yocum Mildred Freeman Henri Street Bernice Wilson Dresden Ronan Barcist Blue Rock Wilbur Brewer White Cottage Margaret Osler Norwich

Rally in Jersey City backs unions and free speech

A crowd gathered in Journal Square for a C10 and other unions rally denouncing limits on assembly. ACLU director Roger Baldwin spoke, urging open streets for public meetings, while Jersey officials faced a Supreme Court ruling on open-air gatherings. Baldwin warned unions need support as he criticized limits on assembly.

Jme Mets Oo Laberties Union Frank Hague Roger N Baldwin ACEL Baldwin Ihe Gia Jems Journal Square Assembliy Secisi Thomas Aclu Gite Hague Democratic Feedar Supreme Court Umon

Youth glider pilot eyes ocean crossing from Lake Michigan

Newark youth Ted Belak and instructor Myles Bellak describe a 21 year old pilot's attempt to fly a glider across the Atlantic via Lake Michigan. The flight lasted one hour ten minutes over water, with a 16 560 foot starting altitude and a 63 foot wing span German built glider. Bellak sees potential for ocean gliding as meteorological studies advance.

Gire Ted Seliak Alantic Ocean Newark Aic English Channel Michigan T Beliak Ulumsielf Bellak Lake Michigan Win

Draft Business Tax Legislation In Congress Aims

A House subcommittee pressed to finish a draft business tax bill repealing the undistributed profits levy. The draft outlines a 18 percent corporate tax above current income, a 12 to 11 percent scale for a related levy, and rules for net operating losses and capital considerations with aims to debate next week.

Wask Gian T Ronig House Charman Cooper Cooper Treasury Roosevelt Morgenthau Sears Ig

Green Attacks NLRB Over Wagner Act Administration

Green of the AFL called for abolishing the current Labor Board and creating a new body to administer the Wagner Act with nonpartisan oversight. He urged reforms to restore conformance with the act’s original intent and ensure fairness in its administration, testifying before a congressional committee.

Winam Green AFL Toll House Tehor Committee Labor Relations Board Green AFL Pranecals Labor Board CIQ Rev Ais

Sovereigns Visit Maritime Provinces Arrive at Newcastle NB

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth travel from north Canada into the Maritime provinces on an American tour. Halifax onward, Newcastle NB welcomes the royals as crowds gather near the station before a short salute. Fishermen and families wave as the royal special train passes through scenic valleys and towns toward the next stop in French Canada.

Newcastle King George VI Queen Elmabeth Canada Maritime Provinces Halifax Britain New Brunswick Vile Tages

Unclear Passage on Elevator Access and Political Trust

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a politician seeking special permission to ride an elevator to a roof top, with remarks about a worker’s reliability and service. Details are garbled, names and specifics are unclear, making core facts difficult to determine.

Landon Declines Roosevelt Run Again in Distinct Speech

Former Kansas governor Alf Landon reiterated he will not seek the presidency again and urged President Roosevelt not to run. In a Massachusetts Republican club speech Landon criticized New Deal economics and warned that ongoing government spending risks prolonging the Depression and fear of unemployment remains high.

Ustona Heav Oy Lansen Roosevett Besnies Professional Women’s Republican Club Massachusetts Kansas Landon Roosevelt

Daylight Saver Tricks Seattle Woman Into Morning Mistake

An excited caller asks why it is dark outside and mistakes 9 am for night. A Seattle Post-Intelligencer reporter confirms the confusion as the woman realizes she has slept through the day due to daylight saving time.

Seattle Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Pen Aide Quits In Midst of Trial

In Columbus Wadham Walker former assistant deputy warden at Ohio penitentiary resigned during a service hearing on his appeal from oyster charges filed by Acting Warden Amrine Walker's resignation was sent to Amrine who accused him of favoring convicts Amrine dismissed Walker after an investigation that also led to the ouster of Warder James Woodard and a guard The commission began a hearing on Walker's appeal and has Woodard under advisement Walker's action echoed former Warden Preston Thomas who resigned in 1935 after a service commission began removal charges One witness testified and then the hearing recessed as Walker's attorney announced the case closed Walker said he would take retirement through the state employees retirement system and would be eligible for a pension if filed before June 30 The record references a convict runner and undisclosed packages while other guards claimed Walker favored certain inmates The proceedings reveal tensions over prison conditions and personnel changes.

Columbus Wadham Walker Ohio Penitentiary Ehiv Ovster W. F. Amrine Amrine Weler James Woodard Jon Walker Woodard Preston Thomas Emi Service Commission Commission Howard M ‘Peck Winkeld Pealer Walkers Aring Penitentiars Toledo Serume Wiallam Walker Fran Montgomery

Two Acrobat Fell In Ring Injuring Two Performers

The Fingling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus left Cincinnati after two women acrobats were injured in a fall of about two feet during last night's performance. Los Angeles dancer Lily Cameron, 22, was treated for a dislocated elbow and wrist fracture, while Lafaye Laeut, 24, from Lafayette, sustained burns as her companion was left with similar injuries. Watchman Harry F. Hannor, 63, was trampled by an elephant named Rosie during unloading nearby.

Cincinnati Fingling Brothers Barnum and Baley Circus Lee Cameron Los Angeles Lafaye Es‘eanen Mmoat Briunses Laeut Frank L. McNeal

Tragic Motorcycle Crash Kills Carl Schaum in Reynoldsburg

Carl Schaum 21 of 86 Larzelere avenue died from brain concussion and internal injuries after a motorcycle collision with a car driven by Roscoe Cantrell 40 near Reynoldsburg. Fellow rider John Kelis 22 died from a fractured skull and neck injuries. Both were en route to Columbus from Colemans when the crash occurred. Schaum, a Lash High School alumnus, is survived by his parents Milton L Schaum and a brother Donald and sister Mrs Harver Meyers. Funeral plans announced with private services at the Miller home and burial at Duncan Falls. body moved from Mader Peoples Funeral Home.

Zanesville South National Agha Reynoldsburg Carl S Schaum Milton L Schaum Larzelere Avenue St. Franci Schaum Columbus Hospital Colemans 1Roscoe Cantrell Brice, O Lash High School Hazel Atlas Hazel Atlas Plant No 2 Smnising Donald Harver Meyers Gressheet Mader-Peoples Funeral Home fKeily Miller Paul N tRank Duncan Falls Iater Funeral Home McConnell- Smile

Bricker Considers Veto Of State Welfare Salary Increases

COLUMBUS Ohio report indicates Governor Bricker weighing vetoes on two bills granting higher pay for state welfare department employees. One measure would raise guards at Mansfield and London penal facilities to match Ohio penitentiary salaries, plus a 36 hour week and lodging allowances. Officials cite budget constraints and increased expenditures as reasons to veto. In Cleveland Oklahoma line notes death of famous Indian fighter Moore yesterday. Showers and cooler trend forecast with a low-pressure trough over the west and central U.S.

Bricker John W. Bricker Mansfield Rezier London Ohio Ralon Luiz Jd-Richiendant Robert Metz Werner quremcLan

Children’s Home Board Resigns in IDLoni

Five board members quit the Children’s Home as commissioners began selecting five new trustees. Resignations came after threats of charges unless they relinquished positions. Names listed include Leo Kugel Maude Beare Ila Breage Mayme Warper and Andres Linker.

Idloni. i Eve Toerty Toga Varanches Tve Board Potihoens Robert Breckenridge Leo Kugel Maude Beare Zla Breage Mayme Warper Andres Linker

CIO Leader Attacks Congresss Inaction On Jobs and Wagner Act

Washington CIO chief John Lewis told the CIO executive board that Congress has produced a worse than nothing record on unemployment, urging a new organizing drive as 000,000 workers remain unorganized. He accused AFL big business of censorship of Wagner Act protections and warned of growing despair fueling reactionary currents.

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