02 Dec 1936
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1936
Page
1
Madrid endures a massive air raid as 24 insurgent warplanes released about 30 bombs around University City amid a fierce civil war battle. Reports cite gas attack rumors and a London neutrality committee move to curb foreign volunteers and war materiel. The siege stresses food and fuel shortages as civilians shelter in subways and cellars.
Rutland Vermont governor Charles Manley Smith, 68, and two others faced a municipal court review over alleged theft of 251000 from Marble Savings Bank by a former bookkeeper. The case against the governor for misprision of a felony was dropped at the executive council’s request.
In Columbus, two powerful lobbies reversed positions on unemployment insurance. The Ohio Council of Retail Merchants seeks a bill to keep 12 million dollars paid by employers in state and benefit local employers. Labor, once backing Boyd Bill, now wary that hasty passage may yield a bad bill and benefits delayed by two years.
In Phoenix the 500 member women’s investigative committee on spying habits and acts of federal state and county officials filed incorporation documents. Members, called vigilantes, are identified only by numbers, and vows to bar unfit persons from public office.
Columbus announces a reduction of old age pensions from 25 to 23 dollars per month starting in January. The program will also trim the number of pensioners to close a deficit of three to four million dollars, officials say.
Hollywood actress Gloria Swanson won a brief court hearing restoring her birth name after changes made through four marriages. The process concluded today in a court session.
The Social Security Board considered a voluntary old age insurance plan for 16 million agricultural and domestic workers excluded from current law. The proposal envisions a government pool offering monthly pensions at low cost, self-supporting with no employer contributions, possible from $1 monthly premiums to $50 maximum after age 65, with 65 as the eligibility age.
Wes McManus of Nelsonville faced charges of illegal sale of intoxicating liquor in Athens County Common Pleas Court. He was arrested by state enforcement officers in September and indicted by the October grand jury. The state had nearly finished presenting evidence pending one witness delayed by road conditions from Zanesville.
John Ringling age 70, last surviving Ringling brother, died of bronchial pneumonia in his New York apartment. He headed the American Circus Corporation, a five circus group bought for 2 million dollars.
The New York Court of Appeals upheld the death sentence for 24 year old John Fiorenza for the slaying of writer Nancy Evans Titterton. Fiorenza faces execution in Sing Sing Prison unless Governor Lehman grants clemency. a date will be set within days.
First woman official Alta Van Lehn Kopp of Tuscarawas will assume office as clerk of courts in New Philadelphia next month. Her election marks a historic milestone for the county government.
Great Britain faced a constitutional crisis over King Edward's friendship with Mrs. Wallis Simpson. The cabinet advised the king not to marry her, while the king refused to accept. Prime Minister Baldwin threatened a bill requiring royal marriage approval by the privy council if the king did not comply. The situation remained deadlocked as editorials urged the king to show self sacrifice.
Chrysler plants halt production as frames are unavailable and the Midland Steel strike enters its sixth day. Workers refuse to return until a full settlement is reached. the union vows support through Christmas if needed.
Dorothea Stickling, 18, Merrill, Wisconsin, named all around ideal 4 H Club girl. She was chosen from among the farm youth group’s million members for her nine year record. She made 174 garments improved two rooms baked 909 times canned 2725 pints of food and raised 655 chickens.
Carl Hickey aged 20 was killed instantly Tuesday when the truck he rode in swung into a ditch to avoid an automobile.
A Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Hotel Berry kicked off the Athens Community Chest drive. Campaign organizer Leet B. Myers urged a $1.70 per person contribution to reach the $12,000 goal, with others like T. M. Wolfe and John H. Preston praising revived efforts and planning a kickoff dinner next Monday night.
Columbus police report cab driver James Carpenter age 26 wounded a man who identified himself as James Swisher age 30 of Kentucky after Swisher forced him to move to an alley with a fountain pen and robbed him of 2.60 dollars. Carpenter fired as Swisher attempted to flee.
The Japanese government confirmed in Rome that it had recognized Britain Italy's conquest of Ethiopia per an Rome announcement. Prehistoric teeth found in Urbana reveal molars from Obioticus, a massive elephant relative, uncovered in a Champaign County swamp. Milk prices rose one cent a quart and six to seven cents a pint in Cantona up.
Athenian matron Mme Helene Coyimzoglu claims $40,000 in jewelry from Samuel Insull as payment for sheltering him during his legal troubles. She says he promised to give her the jewels and plans to sue if not delivered, leaving for New York with instructions to pursue payment.
President Roosevelt ends a three day Argentina stay and plans to sail the Indianapolis directly to Mobile Alabama. He noted no League of Nations membership and signaled talks with Argentina on a trade accord. Liberal son of President Justo shouted at the peace conference but was removed by soldiers.
Howard Robison Jr a 20 month old boy was playing with his family dog Brownie when the puppy pulled him toward a pan of hot starch in the basement. The child fell in and is now in the hospital with serious burns.
Major Fred Malpas commander of the Salvation Army Southwest Division for Ohio visited the Athens corps for an inspection and audit. He reported thorough audits of accounts and records in excellent condition and approved the Army's religious and relief work and youth statistics. Leet Myers L W Roberts and EH F Sells dined with Major Malpass and Adjt Ronald Irwin after the audit.
A 12 inch snowfall blocked highways in Chardon with many farmers stranded on side roads. Local crews worked to clear routes as conditions slowed travel and winter conditions persisted.
City hall officials probe possible earthquake after observing city building listing and cracking, concluding the damage cannot be attributed to other causes.
Columbus U P The state school foundation program closes its first year by paying 11 582 355 to districts bringing the year total to 48 217 000 and leaving a deficit of about 6 500 000 to be provided by the incoming General Assembly. Dr D H Sutton notes the deficit stems from tax sources underperforming the draft. County and city distributions are listed with amounts for Athens Gallia Hocking Meigs Morgan Vinton Athens Nelsonville Gallpolis Logan Chauncey Dover Glouster Middleport Pomeroy.
Chicago reports that Martha Topovski from Wooster Ohio was named one of six 4 H blue ribbon winners at the national competition. Judges faced a tight field as three boys and three girls were selected in a record midweek showcase with attendance surpassing 250000.
Columbus report says Oliver W. Gillette of Cleveland remains at large after a four month jail term and $500 fine for falsifying signatures on a hotel mill petition tied to a constitutional tax limit amendment. Franklin County eyes forfeiture action. Gillette posted $1,000 bond and disappeared.
Chief of Police George Bateman and officers from the city were invited to escort Columbus prisoners to the federal penitentiary in Atlanta. The group left Columbus by train early Tuesday and will return Friday. Sheriff Joe Warbeann of Hocking County is among those selected.
President Roosevelt states democratic governments as civilization s bulwark against war and urges Americas to help the Old World avert catastrophe. Hull echoes this stance while Paris and Buenos Aires signals unite democratic nations against dictatorships.
A new high school gymnasium at Buchtel will be dedicated Thursday evening December 3. Principal Fred Linscott announced the event with Kenneth E. Ray delivering the dedicatory address. Musical numbers by pupils from Buchtel and York Township schools directed by Miss Pauline Whitlatch will open at 7:30.
New York report says Albert Clark hunted in Maine for three years aiming to kill a deer. He claimed a successful kill and showed friends the carcass, but the deer was missing from the running board, leaving his tale in doubt.
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