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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1934
Page
1
William A. Wirt, linking Lawrence Todd of a news agency, refers to President as the Kerensky figure amid claims of a Red probe. Reports describe political tensions, education figures, and commentary at a dinner, touching on Roose and Brain-relation assertions in Indiana.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a car purchase and a burglary in Pittsburgh with scattered names and dates. Details are incomplete. no clear event, person, or organization can be reliably identified.
A partial OCR fragment reports a civil action relating to a debt or collection matter. The text hints at an attempted recovery of funds, with dates and parties unclear, but provides no verifiable names or outcomes.
The Athens Messenger placed ninth among 1485 daily papers in the New York based Fourth Exhibition of Newspaper Typography. The New York Herald Tribune won the Francia Wayland Ayer Cup for typographic superiority, with second and third honors awarded to Milwaukee Journal and Des Moines Tribune in the over 50,000 circulation bracket. The Evening Tribune-Times led among 10,000 to 50,000 circulation, with The Peoria Transcript and Athens Messenger tied for second and third. Jury members included Dr. Ralph D. Casey Henry R. Luce and Laurence B. Siegfried.
In Newark on April 9 Paul Beckholt 30 held in woods by a sheriffs posse armed with machine guns and tear gas killed himself with a rifle used to wound Mrs Irvin Maharg four at her Dungan’s Corners home six miles east of Newark. Maharg mother of five children was shot in the abdomen and expected to recover. Neighbors alerted authorities after hearing the gunfire.
Glenna Jean Dugger, 3, of Bucyrus, was badly burned when a play with a match caused her dress to ignite. She cried out as the flames engulfed her, and her mother, Mrs. William Dugger, quickly tried to extinguish the fire. The child remains in critical condition at a Bucyrus hospital.
In Chicago on April 10 neighbors and police combed Shakespeare Avenue alleys for a two and a half year old girl believed kidnapped. Dorette Zeitlon, with blonde hair, wandered off from her grandmother’s home Sunday with an older boy who promised candy.
Gallipolis April 10 Doctor Kineon superintendent of the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics explained injuries to C G Boggs 27 of Barberton a former inmate as caused while Boggs was maniacal He said sleeves were placed on his arms to prevent self harm and loops above the elbows were tightened during struggles causing circulation to stop The incident was due to bad judgment though with best intentions Boggs likely will not regain use of his arms below the elbow The doctor reported the incident to State Welfare Director John McSweeney Institutional Director
After a month of public speculation, Dr William A Wirt disclosed that Lawrence Todd of the Soviet Task News Agency was the person who described President Roosevelt as the Kerensky of this revolution, ending the suspense surrounding the remark.
Columbus. John McSweeney state welfare director said he would appear before the sundry claims committee for Barberton resident Carriel G. Boggs, 27, likely permanently injured by an inmate at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics. We owe the boy the best care we can give him.
In Lima 2000 unemployed workers defied a relief order by Adjutant General Frank Henderson ending April relief funds. The Lima Unemployed League called a strike involving 600 FERA workers and 1400 jobless, demanding more food and higher wages from the Relief Commission and the Federal Emergency Relief Administration. Francia W. Durbin condemned the order and urged city council action, but the council refused. Durbin argued the union and strike aligned with the National Recovery Act.
Washington April 10 U P House Democratic and Republican conservatives joined forces to block inflationists pushing the Frasier Lempke Bill. The plan would refinance all farm mortgages with government bonds at one and one half percent interest, secured by land to back a large currency issue.
A reader notes the Want Ad Scottie column and mentions Fred Guthrie's De Soto attracting crowds during a “Human Fly” courthouse climb. The piece teases a small grocery or confectionery for sale, rental housing options across town, and other ads on the Classified Page inviting reader engagement.
In Columbus on April 10 U P a Senate inquiry into Ohio's liquor control law began with four sub committees ready to probe administration. Sen Carl D Sheppard said about 30 counties sent written complaints focusing on personnel and leases. An open hearing drew a large crowd including Robert Shade of Lima who claimed seven degrees and ranked thirteenth in a civil service exam for liquor store clerk. Counties listing complaints include Meigs Perry and Fairfield.
In Miami on an ocean vacation Roosevelt nears the end of his trip as recovery officials prepare to meet him ashore. General Hugh Johnson Recovery Administrator and Donald Richberg NRA chief counsel expected to discuss labor aspects of the automotive dispute recently settled.
GALION April 10 The Gallon School Board will meet tonight to hear comment on both sides of a dispute over re employment of J F Remilier superintendent whose re employment is opposed by a faction of teachers. A meeting was held last Friday with teachers present and a resolution charging autocratic and domineering methods was read.
FINDLAY April 10 A probation officer questioned the coroner's suicide verdict in the quarry drowning of 15 year old Livona Furrow. Officer Byron Gilbert refused to order release of two boys and a man held for questioning as Livona, a Donnel Junior High freshman, plunged into 50 feet of water after breaking away from the youths.
Columbus April 10 The Ohio Board of Parole refused parole for John Demarco who was sentenced in the 1932 kidnapping of Niles youth James Dejute Jr. The case followed the Lindbergh kidnapping by a few days.
U P reports Southern mine operators denounce wage differentials and new schedules amid ongoing hearings on the 7 hour day and code amendments. L. C. Gunter of Southern Appalachian Coal Operators pushes Alabama wage removal. J D A Morrow and Charles O Neill set to testify on Appalachian Wage Scale Committee actions and contracts precipitating the amendment.
Secretary of War George Dern announces an 11 member committee to investigate flaws in the army air corps. Former Secretary Newton Baker approves. Col. Charles Lindbergh declines to join over air mail contract cancellations. Committee includes six civilians and five military members. Congressional mood shifts on a proposed 10 percent income tax increase amid new tax law crafting.
In Detroit on April 10, 5000 strikers and the Motor Products Corporation agreed to a 10 percent pay raise, sending all but 200 back to work. Hudson Motor Company expected 14,000 employees to return within 24 hours as the parts supply resumed, ending a second autos industry strike threat. The workers belonged to an AFL union.
Jack Neely an ex convict was arrested by federal authorities on a warrant charging him with sending threatening letters demanding 200000 to Adolph Bremer a wealthy St Paul brewer whose son was kidnapped weeks ago Neely also known as Leo Pershing allegedly wrote letters demanding 50000 while the boy was in kidnappers hands.
Newark April 10. About five hundred employees of the Pharis Tire and Rubber Company walked out today seeking a closed shop. A late yesterday announced agreement failed to end the strike, though it had briefly seemed a settlement might be reached.
Columbus April 10 Judge Robert N Witkin Democrat of Tuscarawas County was sworn in as Judge of the Ohio Supreme Court to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Miss Florence E Aven of Cleveland
Athens County Save Our Schools group reports optimism as Ohio House considers a four point plan to fund public schools. The package includes a three percent retail sales tax, a chain store tax, an income levy, and the Mert Plan minimums for elementary and high schools to be state paid. Legislation moves toward final debate with support that the plan spreads burden broadly and preserves teacher salaries.
Hollywood columnist Will Rogers urges balanced naval payrolls amid wartime shift of fleet from Pacific to Atlantic. He argues eastern and western congressmen should receive salaries allocated to their towns, with no political influence on fleet placement.
At a NRA hearing Fred A. Kraft of the Northern West Virginia Bituminous Coal Authority testified that 18,000 miners in the Fairmont Region were idle due to unclear tonnage and piece rate provisions in the code amendment. He cited a drop from 35,000,000 tons mined in 1927 to 18,000,000 in 1933, and noted labor walked out as operators sought to understand the order. The talk highlighted wage negotiations and a shift in the Fairmont differential, with Kraft saying the Mason-Dixon Line had moved northward and about 20,000 miners gained unexpected wage increases under the new schedule.
The New York State Senate reversed an earlier stance and approved a bill allowing municipalities to own and operate power plants. The decision followed public criticism and a push to broaden an inquiry into alleged utilities lobbying, including possible involvement by Senator W. T. Thayer and letters to the Associated Gas and Electric Company.
The Ohio Board of Paroles released 34 prisoners today from the Ohio Penitentiary after considering 149 cases. Notable paroles include William Barnhart of Athens County for breaking and entering, parole date April 15, and David Haggy of Meigs County for burglary and larceny with parole May 1. Elmer Haggy also for burglary and larceny, parole May 1, and Taylor Lee for receiving stolen property with parole June 1.
Fred E Dorr of Athens Route 4 was elected president of the Athens County Corn Hog Control Association at a board meeting. F W Vernon of Amenville Route 1 was named vice president. E S Haller of Athens was elected secretary treasurer. The group includes county allotment committee chairmen and contract signers Frank Pugh Albany Route 2 Clarence Morris Millfield Route 1.
Protests against sale of misbranded whiskey in state liquor stores filed with the State Division of Foods and Drugs by Theodore D Wetterstroem, secretary of the Ohio Pharmacists' Association. The association vows to push enforcement of Ohio food and drug laws and foresees a court challenge to the state’s ability to sell blended whiskey in state stores.
Meeting this morning the Athens Girl Scout Council elected officers to direct Girl Scouting in the district next year. Mrs. Frank L. Guilum resigned after years as commissioner. Elected were Mrs. C. L. Jones commissioner, Mrs. R. R. Beckett deputy commissioner, Mrs. C. H. Harris secretary, Mrs. F. L. Murphey treasurer.
Chicago voters take part in the first state-wide primary since the 1932 Democratic landslide as twelve Democratic incumbents seek renomination amid public reaction to the Rooseveltian New Deal. The election tests Democratic voters' support for New Deal policies across Illinois, both state and national debates.
Cincinnati report says Mrs Willie Meinhart aged 63 died after being struck over the head by a saxophone on March 3 in Sei et her fome. Her husband Joseph aged 50 received 20 days in the workhouse for assault and battery after she was struck. Columbus dispatch notes Ohio highway safety chief O W Merril extended the pedestrian safety program to curb deaths urging public cooperation.
Laura Ingalls American aviatrix departed Rio de Janeiro for Para at 8 15 a m to begin a solo flight around South America. Destination and planned route not specified in readable text.
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