24 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1933
Page
1
The General Assembly, after enacting emergency relief, debates extending the school funding program through 1934 and reimposing a luxury tax on items like furs jewelry and refrigerators. A five percent sales tax and other levies could raise funds, with estimates around 6.5 million dollars plus local appropriations to districts.
The report describes a house fire near Langeville caused by a tenant. Officers say the couple and their son were brought in, with incendiary reports until afternoon. The Goens, previously at the house, claim to have retrieved items not insured.
A local man appeared before a magistrate facing four charges related to hunting activities. The case, handled by B F Swartz acting as protector, was bound over with bonds set at under one hundred dollars. The hearing occurred Wednesday in Athens with the defendant referred to as Was bound Pang Jury under $100.
More than 3,000 people attended the eighth annual Athens County Fair with horse racing and other attractions expected today. Highlights included horse pulling contests, a Greene County harness race, a pony act, a parachute jump by Anna Lee, and fireworks, plus guests from the Athens County Children's Home and Athens State Hospital.
In Pomeroy on August 24 sheriff A O Tracy found a still and several quarts of whisky at Mrs Laura Taylor near Success during a second probe in two days. She pleaded guilty to possession of liquor, was fined 100 dollars plus costs, and released on payment later.
National Recovery Administration brings together United Mine Workers leaders with non union coal operators at NRA HQ to draft a bituminous coal industry code. John L. Lewis and Phillip Murray meet George Harrington, Illinois operator, as unions and non unions discuss a general code covering over half of the industry.
Charles F Morgan of Corning Ohio state trapshooting champion led 614 entrants at half way in the preliminary handicap event at Vandalia. He fired a perfect run of 3 targets from the 2 1/2 yard extreme handicap position. Other shooters ranged from 16 yards.
Columbus Aug 24 The General Assembly may be asked to consider at this session a bill to compel building and loan associations to offset their own certificates against mortgages.
Catherine Hartley of Amesville has been named deputy registrar of motor vehicles in Amesville by Secretary of State George S. Myers on recommendation of the Athens County Democratic Committee. She succeeds Frank Gifford and is the daughter of Frank Gibson.
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh now at Treran in the Faroe Islands have permission from the Air Ministry to fly to the Shetlands and then to Scotland and England if they choose.
Hurricane Atlantis battered the Atlantic coast killing at least 20. The Madison steamed through the storm with two sailors lost and 37 passengers chained to avoid being washed overboard. Captain Heath brought the ship to Norfolk with damages and a two knot return under power. Ocean City flood reports and electrocution in Sea Cliff accompany the disaster.
The Special Senate Committee urged extending state funds to parochial schools but held no public hearings. Senator Harrison notes the final report was completed at the first committee hearing. J A Colescott, Klan Grand Dragon, petitions lawmakers to oppose aid as unfair to constituents. Attorney General Bricker says funds cannot go to parochial or private schools. Leaders expect rural House to reject Senate action on funding.
Dr Daniel Poling of New York, president of the National Christian Endeavor Associations, told about 1000 listeners in Bucyrus that religion is the keynote of the economic problem during his address at the 96th Evangelical Church Conference Wednesday night.
The Athens Chamber of Commerce asks state highway officials to improve roads beyond the city limits. The resolution cites unsafe conditions and poor alignment on state routes near Athens and calls for immediate planning and aid.
In Pomeroy Ohio near Peach Fork the body of 70 year old Ida Hull was found late Wednesday night after neighbors noticed a cow acting alarm. Sheriff and coroner ruled out foul play. death likely from a heart attack or sun stroke after she was last seen Monday. Funeral plans pending.
Youngstown reports that Sidney Moyer of Moyer Manufacturing Company was fined $200 for violating state labor law by employing a girl for more than eight hours. He claimed the overtime was ordered by an Army Quartermaster captain to finish a 10,000 trouser order for the Reforestation Army.
Clarence Darrow told townspeople that the NRA plan to reduce wheat and cotton acreage and hog production should be abandoned. He questioned who has too much and argued modern production tech should let a man earn a living wage in two hours, then halve it in 20 years.
Beech Grove Dairy today signed the NRA agreement at the Athens Post Office, marking formal compliance with the program.
TIFFIN August 24 HighWay workers in six Northwestern Ohio counties will receive pay increases if NRA officials approve a new wage scale adopted by county surveyors The scale sets monthly pay for road superintendents 125 dollars garage mechanics 115 dollars and assistant mechanics 100 dollars with various hourly rates for foremen operators drivers and laborers The plan proposes cents per hour for several positions and pending approvals will determine final implementation
Ohio Democrats converge on Columbus for a state central committee meeting to choose a new chairman. Anti-Brunner factions back John F Nolan of Steubenville, while regulars led by Senator R J Bulkley support Dr Carl Watson of Findlay as Bulkley’s pick for the post. The chairman seat was vacated by Henry G Brunner of Mansfield.
United Press reports Administrator Hugh S. Johnson issued an interpretation of the National Recovery Act that erases the terms open shop and closed shop from the NRA dictionary. He said workers may choose representatives and employers may bargain with them, as long as state and federal laws are not violated. He warned against coercion or interference by employers and noted that a company union is allowed only if it is not coerced.
Will Rogers reports mixed support for an NRA plan after chats with the President and Hugh Johnson. He notes many influential figures privately doubt the scheme’s cost but some big men still back it in principle.
The Ohio University summer term closes with 44 students approved for graduation subject to final records. One hundred eighty five students were enrolled. three credit hours was the max load. Fall term begins September 18. Listed diploma recipients include Lila Klinger Lidderdale, Helen Patton, Mildred Leake, Gay Ervin, Mary Keck, Hazel Rambo, Florence Brewer, Bessie Goetting, Paul Potts, and Thomas Hoover Jr.
A complete counterfeiting plant has been found within the walls of the Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary. Details were unavailable and prison officials refused to discuss the matter.
Topeka Aug 24 Federal and local authorities move to detain Ronald Finney an Emporia broker and Leland Caldwell Topeka office manager on 60 counts of forgery tied to the Kansas forged bonds scandal. Both were previously arrested and released on bail on earlier charges.
In Cleveland on August 4, liquidators for Union and Guardian Trust Companies announce plans to sue to recover money withdrawn just before bankruptcy. Prosecutors Parker Fulton and Tom Burks will review late-withdrawal lists from the banks once released to them.
Pansy Crace, 16, Jackson, is listed in doubtful condition at Holzer Hospital after her brother accidentally discharged a gun he was cleaning, the wound sustaining in Gallia County.
Homer Smith of Gallopolis was bound over to the grand jury on a 300 dollar bond after pleading guilty to stealing gasoline caught by Patrolman Leeper in Gallopolis today.
An airplane crashed on the Rome Castell Gandolfo road shortly after the Pope and attendants drove toward Vatican City. The incident occurred near Ciampino Italy on August 24. No further details on casualties or cause are provided in the fragment.
A southeast gale swept the Atlantic Seaboard from Atlantic City to Boston amid the tail of a tropical hurricane. Property damage ran into millions as floods and wrecks halted travel from Norfolk to New York, with dozens feared dead and many communities isolated. Allan Butler, 15, helped avert a train wreck in Belleville as crews searched for missing and submerged vessels.
The Federal Emergency Relief Administration will fund work relief wages for rural school teaching and classes for adults in cities who cannot read or write English. Administrator Harry L. Hopkins said 80,000 unemployed teachers in 33 states need aid, aiming to prevent broader educational deprivation.
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