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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1935
Page
1
The report outlines President Roosevelt’s work relief restructuring led by lawyer Richberg and H. G. Tugwell. New agencies will coordinate projects, rural resettlement, and home programs while expanding existing divisions to accelerate quick allotments and relief efforts.
The Rev Fr Coughlin summons members of the National Justice group to Olympia for a mass meeting. Preliminary reports hint at effort to translate action. Delegates and representatives, including Louis B and American Federation members, expected to arrive by airplane Wednesday.
Fragmentary report notes discussions in Paris about aligning aims of veterans groups with broader peace efforts. Text hints at cross border talks, Germany’s role, and prestige issues shaping the dialogue.
A local fishery notes an unusual rainbow trout showing vibrant color. Anglers report brighter hues and report larger size than typical specimens as biologists investigate possible causes and seasonal effects.
Robert H. Winefordner surfaced at his parents in Zanesville after leaving Columbus amid a probe into alleged politics relief ties. He said he would testify promptly. Meanwhile authorities hunt John A. Lee in an embezzlement case connected to the relief commission. Legislative officials heard Columbus businessmen admit campaign and inaugural-ball contributions totaling 1000 dollars, denying coercion or threats.
Beverly Hills note quotes Will Rogers criticizing Americans who invest in English annuities and income tax regimes. He argues England’s recovery stems from disciplined savings and urges U.S. readers to consider the influence of foreign taxation schemes.
The War Department announced a program to raise the standing army from 118,750 to 145,000 by enlisting 31,700 men ages 18 to 35, starting July 1. Congress authorized $20,000,000 for the drive and a planned chain of new or strengthened air bases estimated at $110,000,000.
Canton auto agency operator C A Dunkle had his sales tax vendor permit suspended for 30 days starting May 1. The State Tax Commission charged failure to collect the levy in the first case of its kind. He is prohibited from doing business during the period.
Miss Elizabeth Rasp age unknown died after 40 days of illness at her sister Christina Rosenbaum’s home Spring Avenue Pomeroy. She formerly lived in Cincinnati and had resided in Pomeroy several years. She leaves two sisters Christina Rosenbaum and Susan of Cincinnati two brothers Henry of Pomeroy and John of Cincinnati. Funeral services set for Thursday at 3 PM at the home conducted by Rev R C Ditter with burial at Beech Grove Cemetery.
Columbus mayor Henry W. Worley said eight out-of-town gamblers offered a bribe of 1000 dollars a month to allow them to operate a numbers game in Columbus without police interference. He described the offer as a so between and said it came from out-of-town interests.
Callander Ontario Dionne asserts dissatisfaction with the Wednesday examination of his quintuplet daughters by Dr Allan Brown. He insists two doctors from North Bay Dr G W Smith and Dr J Joyal should examine the babies, though Dr Allan Roy Dafoe and hospital staff confirmed the infants are in good physical condition after slight head colds. Dionne questions the chosen examiner and notes the parents were promised input on medical personnel.
Cleveland investigators say two youths 13 and 14 were killed by police after a stolen car ignored arrest orders. Detective Cody called the shooting justifiable as officers faced a felony flight and possible gunfire. Parents say the boys left home to play. Athens officers convicted in Greek rebellion executed by firing squad.
President Roosevelt said he was seriously considering 100 percent loans to political sub-divisions instead of grants and loans under the work relief program. Secretary Ickes will continue as supervisor of public works, with more staff added for administration. Many independent agencies including the Federal Power Commission and TVA would participate. pay jobs would not be permanent.
Greenville Texas AP S P Darden a 32 year old filling station operator is charged with murder in his wife’s death. He claims their sleepwalking son Jackie 8 fired a shotgun while asleep. District Attorney Henry Pharr doubts the boy fired the weapon and notes a recent joint life insurance policy with extra accidental death indemnity.
Athens County Grand Jury reported the jail unfit for humans and likened conditions to those deemed uninhabitable for animals. They urged FERA bedding improvements, dampness fixes, and cleaner quarters, while noting a $100,000 new jail levy has failed thrice.
Alameda Calif four percent Ready for another hop the Pan American Clipper crew awaits orders for further flights after completing the first round trip between California and Hawaii in 20 hours 50 minutes. Company officials plan Honolulu data to set regular schedules late this year. The 2400 mile Hawaii run proves trans Pacific feasibility and foreshadows an 8500 mile coast to orient route.
Official reports from the earthquake zone say 3,185 bodies have been buried and more than 10,000 people were injured and treated in hospitals or first aid. A separate item notes a county corn hog committee meeting in Athens moved to Thursday night.
St Louis grocer Maurice Korn Diet faced two assailants while counting receipts. They demanded the cash, took $8, and seized a basket containing $325, after asking what was inside. The crooks left with the basket and the money.
The Ohio House defeated a proposed constitutional amendment to authorize state lotteries by a large margin. Representative George J. Harter argued for legalizing gambling to raise standards, while Rep. Stanley G. Morie cited post office estimates of a billion dollars leaving the U. S. yearly for foreign lotteries.
Ashland jurors sentenced Marvin Riggsby to life imprisonment after testimony that he shot and killed his wife during a political dispute at a Catletts Creek dinner at the Frank Neal home three months ago. The case followed a heated political argument with the wife, who had declared she was a Republican.
POMEROY Staff Specials Mrs Mary Margaret Logan aged 77 died Tuesday night at her Harrisonville home. Survived by husband Fr. Logan four sons Howard Springfield Elmer Chillicothe Wilbur Pomeroy Farr Gallipolis and 14 grandchildren three great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 PM Zion Church near Harrisonville with Rev O W Williams officiating burial in church cemetery nearby.
President-elect of Ohio University Dr. Herman G. James praises state universities and public education as vital to democracy. He expresses enthusiasm for Ohio University and plans to assume duties in Athens next July. He cites a long career across Illinois Texas Nebraska and South Dakota and stresses athletic and academic balance amid funding concerns.
Pickets guarded each entrance to the Chevrolet Motor Company plant in Toledo as workers prepared for a two week or longer strike over a closed shop and Senedd contract. About 2,300 employees were idle as machines stood still and an employee representative election was blocked by the walkout. William Green of the AFL pledged support to the strikers, warning the strike could spread to other auto plants, while General Motors rejected a closed shop agreement.
Four more witnesses summoned for the Clay County Grand Jury were excused without testimony as jurors reportedly prepared indictments in the Frank Baker assassination case. Indications also pointed to planned indictments involving an alleged auto theft ring, based on evidence gathered by National Guardsmen and State Police sent by Governor Ruby Laffoon. Baker’s father, mother, and brother Albert were excused after secret-session testimony linked to the shooting outside the courthouse in September 1902. General Ellebre W. Carter and ten state police remain guarding witnesses until indictments are announced.
The Ohio University Women’s Glee Club dedicates its final number The Last Song to Elinore Hitchcock a freshman killed in a car crash near Chicago last Sunday night Misa Hitchcock a club member. Funeral services for James A. Smith Civil War veteran and long time Athena resident will be held at 16 Central Avenue Friday at 2 30 conducted by Rev frend Johnson of Glouster. Friends may call Thursday evening or Friday morning.
The Athens County Grand Jury found seven indictments against Jover W. Fleming and William Snyder for publishing obscene material in the Ohio Examiner. Robert C. Moore, a college student, was freed on related charges. Fleming and Snyder face arraignment and potential trials, with related indictments listing multiple counts of obscenity and other offenses.
Chicago trading pits faced closure as the Board of Trade opening was postponed while a Rosenbaum Chain Corporation reorganization check paused trading. The Rosenbaum Grain Corporation, a major firm, secured a federal injunction preventing suspension of its Board of Trade membership.
Four year old Joyce Rae Patterson tends an onion bed in Stewartsville. Her mother warns to be careful not to cut plants, but Joyce Rae replies that she would rather pull up onions and place them on the sidewalk. The lighthearted scene highlights a young gardener at work.
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