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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1935
Page
1
A historical summary notes unemployment figures rising to about 1.7 million with preliminary estimates for September and October. It references Roosevelt administration actions, public works, and government spending as efforts to address joblessness and economic stagnation.
IDR Action Lin reports policy officials discuss Roosevelt measures. The item notes a conference on policy directions and the role of leadership in shaping fiscal and social agendas.
A crash near Y Capital ended with the deaths of several fliers and a field incident reported by local authorities. Investigators cordon off the scene as emergency crews respond to the fatal and follow‑up investigations begin.
John Brophy a 21 year veteran miner and foe of John L. Lewis is described as a key opponent. He now directs the Committee for Industrial Unionism and acts as Lewis main lieutenant in the AFL intraparty clash.
Johnston City officials reported early progress as 200 miners worked underground and above ground to build temporary barriers at Bet Mine No. 18 to block rising flood waters from abandoned mines. Old Ben No 18 and Franco No 3 faced similar danger as business stalled and Roy Ligon warned it was the town’s gravest mine crisis.
J G Hope found three slot machines in a field at East Side Dairy Canaan Pike. They are believed to be from the Eagles club rooms on Carpenter and Court Streets. Doors were forced, money taken, theft reported to Sheriff Stratton. Auto tracks in the snow noted as investigation continues.
McAlester sheriff reports five fugitives including four from the Irish O Malley mob bottled up in the Winding Stair Mountains. Armed posse lines the rugged terrain as demand grows for air support to locate the escapees 23 miles south of Wilburton and 13 miles north of Clayton.
Youngstown police questioned two roommates at the Roth home after Henry Roth aged 55 confessed to killing his wife with a hammer Sunday. The detective quoted Roth saying the woman scolded him for coming home drunk.
Ohio State University officials and football players prepared speeches for alumni gatherings Friday at state day parties. Events include a Cincinnati meeting and one in Washington D C where Tippy Dye will speak.
In a long running dispute, Henry J. Berrodin demands the reopening of the Athens Old Age Pension Office after it was padlocked by the County Commissioners. Frank Biddle says the board may charge Berrodin with abuse of authority as he withholds approvals on eligible appointment lists.
In Detroit 21 people were injured Tuesday night as police stopped a push to resume picketing at the Motor Products Corporation plant. Two policemen and two strikers were among the wounded. federal conciliator Robert Mythen had just left the city after attempting to settle the dispute. The strike, led by the Automotive Industrial Workers Association, followed a shift from piece work to a day wage system.
In Chicago at the International Livestock Exposition the steer Pat's Blue Ribbon a.k.a Joe carcass stood as half a ton of prime meat. Cleo E. Yoder a 19 year old from Wellman Iowa raised the steer and Henry Carr Lentz owner of a 393 acre Jeffersonville Indiana area farm earned the title Corn King with ten ears of Johnson County White Dent corn.
Federal agents report a still used to distill liquor from yeast sugar and garbage. The product was allegedly sold to relief transients at five cents a shot, prompting an investigation into illicit liquor production.
SANTA MONICA California columnist Irvin S Cobb notes rumored Hollywood interest in marrying the Mdivani brothers as signs of returning prosperity. He critiques stock speculation and suggests amateur investors fuel market gains while mocking celebrity culture and a Wells visit.
In Columbus a House resolution asks Governor Davey to prove Rep. George D. Harter alleges political influence to block an inquiry into the 35 million dollar liquor monopoly. Harter accuses the governor of pressuring for special favors for liquor license applicants in Akron. Prosecutor Hoskins is asked to investigate whether party leaders influenced the investigation. Governor Davey says he will supply proof of Harter seeking favors.
Miami police hold John Scalia an escaped convict who stowed away on a steamer. Ohio officials say no funds to return him, potentially allowing him to enlist in the French Foreign Legion. Scalia said he intended to join the Legion when he was intercepted.
In Tulsa Oklahoma two men were killed at a nightclub after being ejected by bouncers who alleged an attempted hold up. The federal agent Louis Pappan age 42 and his companion were riding in a taxi driven by Verne Hamilton when the shooting occurred following routine license checks at beer taverns.
Nashville police chased three convicted robbers who had escaped from the Tennessee Penitentiary in a bold break. The fugitives sought to retain the freedom they had gained during the daring escape.
On Tuesday the Ripley market sold 81 005 pounds of tobacco at an average price of 14 54 dollars per cwt.
By John Whiting Richard Halliburton spoke at Memorial Auditorium delighting Athens with travel adventures and humorous anecdotes about Elizabeth Dalrymple the elephant and a giraffe in Ethiopia. Halliburton signed autographs backstage and discussed his roaming days and current travels on elephants or cars. Continued on Page 11.
The Ohio Legislature advanced two major issues. An emergency measure seeks a $1,500,000 appropriation for a four member state relief commission. The Senate Finance Committee passed a $2,739,968 budget bill covering the biennium, with $37,500,000 earmarked to the Highway Department.
The Securities Commission ordered disclosure of executive salaries at General Motors for 1934 after reviews of confidentiality requests. Ten top GM executives earned over $100,000. William Knudsen led with $211,128, followed by Alfred P. Sloan Jr. at $201,743, as the commission prepares to release other companies’ reports.
A 15 year old girl from Waldo Marion County Ohio won the Grand Championship at the Cleveland Livestock Show with an Aberdeen Anguss steer. She received a prize of 3883.20 dollars while 210 exhibitors watched. Helen Strine led the victory parade in a red beret.
Wilbur Williams, 20, of Manafield, was killed when a Pennsylvania Railroad freight train struck his automobile and dragged it for nearly a mile.
Columbus reports icy blast as temperatures tumble across Ohio. Lima sees near zero readings with Emer McClain noting two below zero. Bowling Green and Toledo hit new December lows while Frosted ears and frozen pipes signal harsh weather. One death linked to the cold, skyline cities endure flurries and subzero wind chills.
In Columbus Roscoe McCulloch says Borah might be strong Republican material but keeps Borah plans undefined. Ohio leader Simeon D. Fess opposes Borah citing New Deal posture. Ohio Republicans show mixed signals with Borah receiving 23 first choice votes in a party poll.
A Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train struck and killed Mrs Ada Huntsman a 51 year old woman as she walked along the track on the outskirts of Lancaster today.
Bruce Barton urged industry to use advertising as its weapon in the political contest. Speaking before the Congress of American Industry and the National Association of Manufacturers, he said industry should tell its story boldly to win the public’s confidence and favor over politicians. He warned that mere opposition won’t prevail and urged more effort from sales managers and advertisers to win political influence.
The government contends Mrs Mrs Martin L Dav ey received 8917 dollars as excess salary over two years while serving as vice president at the Davey Tree Expert Company of Kent.
John Hamilton, general counsel of the Republican National Committee, accuses Franklin Roosevelt of shifting positions and pursuing a socializing program. He addressed campaign workers for Congressman Chester Bolton of Ohio, urging Republicans to expose the administration. Hamilton cites changes after 1933 and centralized control.
Charles P Baker aged 86 of Homer Township died Monday at his Mountville area home after weeks of illness. He lived in the township over 65 years and was born in Meigs Township. Survived by widow Helen Johnson Baker and three daughters Alice Lovell Flo Moody and Leota Wooley plus seven granddaughters. Funeral held at Pisgah with burial nearby.
Simeon Nash former grand master of the Ohio Masonic Grand Lodge and embezzler eyed an early release as Governor Davey indicated a pardon or parole. Nash served one to ten years for stealing 19000 in bonds and 2280 in cash from Molly Livingstone estate where he acted as executor. he had commanded the 323rd Field Artillery Reserves as a colonel.
Washington officials draft regulations to require duplicate income tax forms for 1935 incomes. An extra copy will be given to local officials administering state and local taxes. The change follows repeal of the pink slip publicity rule in the last session.
Italian Eritrean and Ethiopian forces near Makale prepare for a decisive clash as Mussolini tightens home defenses and withdraws naval leaves. In Washington a court orders officials to justify oil shipment restrictions to Italy while discussions on neutrality and oil flows continue. Paris and London diplomats debate peace terms offering limited Ethiopian territory as a basin for settlement.
Counties united to challenge the Lawrences Armbruster Act will pursue a permanent injunction in Clark County Common Pleas Court. Henry E. Worley of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce said the injunction will be sought regardless of legislative actions. The act earmarks 10 percent of county auto license fees for retirement of county road bonds due January 1.
Residents rushed past the barber shop as flames broke out. Barber Bishop calmly continued cutting hair and later went to the fire scene. He said he had no insurance on the burning building.
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