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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1934

Page

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Lost Flight Crew Faces Harsh Ocean Conditions

Through air and sea searches led by Navy and private teams, Lt. Charles Ulm and two companions are missing after a Pacific flight ended in an ocean landing. Officials found the wreckage and judged the Star of Australia unsafe, with fabric wings and limited water and equipment. A life raft was aboard, and flares and supplies were scattered among wreckage as rescue efforts continue from Honolulu and Oakland.

Navy Leutenant Charles T. P. Ulm Pacific Australia Honolulu Naval Ulm J L. Skilling Calif Star Wu Hawaiian Y Um Monnore Ulm Charles T. P. Ulm

Trade the Black Forest Make First Time in Four Wells

The article notes a new shift in operations for the Homer Company of Newell as the United Association weighs favorable action on a Japan related appeal. It mentions a campaign message urging voters to seize the chance to express citizenry and vote accordingly.

Welle Homer Company Newell United Association

Missing Iowa girl from Jerauld County reported

A terse local notice states a girl named Mona Leland of Jerauld County Iowa is missing. The brief notes health concerns and hints at an ongoing search. other names such as Doris Wilton and Milliron are mentioned in fragmented form.

UPA South Iowa United States Leland Mona Jerauld County Doris Wilton Junction Towa

Curb Service Bar Is Newest Luxury

Police stopped John Scovin 25 as he tried to drive off after a tag for over time parking. His car bumper struck the police cruiser and a search found 12 gallons of corn whiskey 24 half gallon cans a rubber hose syphon sacks and corks a complete curb service.

Steubenville John Scovin Scovin

Insull Groups Taken Over by Ohio Interests

Four Samuel Insull units were transferred to four Ohio utility companies for a total price of 1,814,014 dollars. The Ohio Power Company will acquire portions of Buckeye Public Service Co and Central Utilities Service Co. The Dayton Power and Light Co will buy Logan County and other county units, while Columbus Railway Power and Light Co will take Delaware, Pickaway, and Franklin County holdings. The transfer affects about 17,000 Ohio subscribers.

Columbus Samuel Insull Ohio Ohio Utilities Commission Ohio Power Company Buckeye Public Service Co Pike Jackson Central Utilities Service Co Marion Richland Crawford Allen Knox Morrow Seneca Stark Summit Wyandot Paulding Guernsey Noble Belmont Hardin Logan Licking Coshocton Muskingum Morgan Hancock Delaware Pickaway Franklin Counties Ashville Pickaway County

Pickets Boo Women At Kaynee Factory

Two Clevelanders were jailed in Bucyrus pending charges after pickets booed women workers at the Kaynee Co. plant. About fifty pickets sang outside while women entered without incident.

Bucyrus Kaynee Co

Doctor Henry Is Weaker

Dr. J. L. Henry, ill at his home 61 North Congress Street, was reported in a weaker condition today. Family members urged friends not to call at the home.

J. L. Henry North Congress Street

Emptiness of Hitler Examined by Distinguished Lecturer

De-il Lengyel, renowned authority on Germany, addressed Ohio University at Memorial Auditorium about Adolf Hitler. He argued Hitler’s rhetoric hides empty platitudes and warned Germany’s power is illusory, noting Hitler’s shifts on Polish Corridor and Saar Valley with nonaggression pacts and concessions to outside forces.

Germany Hitler Adolf Hitler De,il Lengyel Ohio University Memorial Auditorium God Lengyel Prince Bismark Kaiser Austria Saar Valley France

Script Seen as Means of Collecting Taxes

EAST LIVERPOOL December 5. State Examiner R A Reigie recommended to the city council issuing anticipatory notes of script to liquidate 104000 in outstanding bills including 37000 in back salaries and 50000 for street lighting.

East Liverpool R. A. Reigie

U S Prepares Radio Plea In Drive on Bootleggers

On repeal anniversary officials push legal alcohol campaign and tax relief talks. Morgenthau plans a radio appeal urging purchase of legitimate liquor as enforcement data show vast bootlegging persists and revenue shortfalls continue.

U.S Washington Morgenthau James M. Doran Distilled Spirits Code Authority

Massive Niagara rock slide from Table Rock derails view point

A 200000 ton rock slide from Table Rock near Niagara Falls plunged into the gorge on the Canadian side. Niagara Parks Commission official Ellison Kaumeyer said the fall did not alter the falls contour as mist cleared in gusts. The debris pile was seen in the water this morning after erosion from wind and rain formed the break.

Niagara Falls N. Y Niagara Gorge Table Rock Horseshoe Falls Ellison Kaumeyer Niagara Parks Commission American Falls Niagara River Burt L. Pew Table Rock House Kaumeyer Pew

Republicans in Harmony Plan to Restore Party Unity

Washington dispatch reports efforts to ease tensions within the Republican Party as Sen Borah and Sen Couzens trade barbs. Theodore Roosevelt Jr calls for constructive liberalism to rebuild strength while maintaining sound policies and avoiding untried schemes. The National Republican Club Review carries his letter outlining a reform path.

Washington Senator Borah Senator Couzens Theodore Roosevelt, Jr Borah-Couzens National Republican Club Review T.R

Three Appear Before Magistrate in Athens

Mark Jenkinson of Athens was arrested by State Patrolman Sprague for unlawfully operating a motor vehicle and showing another vehicle’s license. He pleaded guilty, fined 25 dollars plus costs by Magistrate Porter. Donald McGarva and Alex Castle faced grand larceny charges for stealing 318 pounds of copper wire worth 50.88 dollars from Sunday Creek Coal Company. they pleaded not guilty, were bound over, but failed to furnish bond and were jailed.

Mark Jenkinson Athens T.B. Sprague Jenkinson C. H. Porter Donald McGarva Alex Castle Porter Stratton Sunday Creek Coal Company

Columbus Lumber Man Hunts for Missing Son

Landon C. Bell chairman of W. M. Ritter Lumber Co of Columbus Va seeks word on his son Landon Bell Jr missing since November 22 He failed to arrive in Columbus on Thanksgiving Day and is feared to be suffering amnesia or the victim of foul play while a Hampden-Sydney College student.

Richmond Landon C. Bell W. M. Ritter Lumber Company Columbus Landon, Jr Bell Hampden Sydney College

Cardinals star pitcher Dizzy Dean names salary range

Bradenton Florida December 5 Jerrome Dizzy Dean said his salary for next year would be between 73000 and 26000. He earned 8000 last year.

Bradenton Fla Jerrome “Dizzyz’’ Dean St. Louis Cardinals

Nelsons Widow in Jail Rumors Link Hamilton to Custody

Chicago dispatch reports Mrs Helen Gillis widow of Baby Face Nelson has been held by federal agents for several days amid rumors that John Hamilton the Dillinger gang ace is also in custody. Authorities would not confirm Hamilton’s arrest or status while secrecy surrounds the Gillis detention and possible relation to the Nelson case.

Chicago John Hamilton Gunner Dillinger Helen Gillis Nelson Hamilton Department of Justice Samuel Cowley Herman E. Hollis Hamilon

Roosevelt Sees Output Control As Farm Relief

President Roosevelt declares New Deal acreage control the path to parity for farmers. He argues reduced exports and synthetic processes limit foreign outlets, so American relief comes from managing consumption to match demand, boosting prices and living standards at home. He will take the special train this afternoon and reach the White House tomorrow noon.

Roosevelt Warm Springs Southland America White House

Son of Italian Tenor May Face Jail Term

The Supreme Court ruled that Enrico Caruso son of the late tenor if he returns from New York to Italy must serve a two and a half year jail sentence for a 1930 motor road altercation. The appeal of Enrico and Rodolfo Caruso was rejected.

Rome Supreme Court Enrico Caruso New York Italy Caruso Enrico Rodolfo

Hurricane Again Hits Central Honduras Area

government makes hasty preparations as central Honduras faces a second major disaster in six months. Three towns reported laid waste and communications crippled, with casualty estimates unclear. A prior hurricane in July killed around 1,000 and devastated property.

Tegucigalpa Honduras

Galapagos Expedition Probes Two Bodies on Isolated Islands

A team led by Capt. G Allan Hancock searches the Galapagos Islands to identify two bodies found on Marchena Island and to test the wreck and starvation theory after speaking with a few Charles Island inhabitants.

Los Angeles Galapagos Islands G. Allan Hancock Marchena Island Charles Island

More Than 45 000 Added to Ohio Relief Rolls in October

October relief rolls in Ohio grew by 45 619 names as expenditures rose by 518 641 dollars from the prior month. The State Relief Commission disclosed that 1 066 783 Ohioans received aid in October, totaling 1 426 197 dollars in cost.

Columbus Ohio State Relief Commission

British Publisher Lord Riddell Dies at 69 in England

British journalist and publisher Lord Riddell died at Walton Heath England aged 69. The notable figure led major newspapers and contributed to journalism during a long career.

Walton Heath England Lord Riddell

Fire at Warner Brothers First National Studios Buries Sets

A blaze at Warner Brothers First National Studios in Burbank California killed one person and injured 15. The fire damaged about half of eight acres, destroying outdoor sets including the famous New York set used in many films. Early reports estimate damage at 300000 dollars. Firemen extinguished the flames after threatening sections near sound stages and administration buildings.

Burbank Calif Warner Brothers First National Studios New York

Davis Wins $1 Judgment in Auto Injury Suit

In Athens County Common Pleas Court Marion Davis was awarded $1 after suing Emmett Patton for injuries from a car collision. Davis had claimed damages totaling $800.

Marion Davis Emmett Patton Athens County

Hunter Wounded When Dog Knocks Over Gun

Steubenville man Peter Polverino aged 44 from Mingo Junction was injured when his dog knocked over a gun propped against a fence. The weapon fired into his left shoulder, leaving him in care after the incident.

Hunter Dog Steubenville Peter Polverino Mingo Junction Polverino

U S Supreme Court Still Has Plenty on Ball

Beverly Hills letter-writer Will Rogers riffs on a court victory over two California college students, praising the Supreme Court's sharpness in a playful sports analogy and joking about Louisiana politics and a sugar bowl reference.

U.S. Supreme Court Will Beverly Hills Calif California U. S. Supreme Court Supreme Court Huey Long Tulane Goa Louisiana University of Louisiana Sugar Bow Will Rogers

Early Canaan Resident Dies

Martin F. Mansfield age 76 lifelong Canaan Township resident and farmer died Tuesday in a Columbus hospital after surgery. He was unmarried, survived by two sisters Carolyn and Margaret who died last year, and a brother Leroy in Missouri. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at the family home with Rev. C. M Coulter officiating. burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the Mansfield home.

Martin F. Mansfield Canaan Township Athens County Hocking Valley Columbus Mr. Mansfield Mansfield Farm Athens-Canaanville Road Zehira Mansfield Mansfield Carolyn Margaret Mia Leroy Missouri Amy Homer C. M Coulter Dayton West Union Street

Chain Men To Post Who Refuse To Work

PAINTSVILLE Ky December 5 Three men who refused to work out fines for drunkenness were chained to power line poles on Main Street by order of Town Marshal Jess Allan and Police Judge R A Patrick The three were secured with log chains and two 25 pound iron balls attached to each man and padlocked to posts at three street corners They will stay there except at night until they agree to work off the fines

Paintsville Jess Allan Allen R. A. Patrick

Two Men Held in Death Of Girl Struck by Car

Coroner Charles Wells had two men held in county jail as he investigated the killing of 14 year old Hattie Lesinski on a highway. Witnesses placed the teen with the men Sunday night and later she was seen walking and weeping along the road. The driver said she stepped in front of his car and he was exonerated.

Steubenville Charles Wells Hattie Lesinski Wells

Repeal Has First Birthday Ohio Setup Called Success

Ohio liquor control department marks its first year as a model for the nation. Since January the 11 month old enterprise reports 121 state stores and 80 agencies with sales of 7.509 million and profits of 1.25 million. Monthly gallonage tax revenue totals about 4 million to the federal government and two million to the state. 2.5 million from 15,000 liquor permits is returned to municipalities. Despite rising business, officials note increasing temperance amid the holiday surge.

Treasury Joseph H. Choate, Jr Columbus Ohio Liquor Control Department Wellington T. Leonard John A Hughes Leonard

Three Per Cent Bill Clears Ohio Senate With Sudden Sprint

The 3 percent sales tax cleared the Ohio Senate 21 to 7, bolstering Governor White’s emergency plan for 1935 funding. If approved by the House, funds would boost public schools by about 25 million and local governments by about 45.5 million, with additional sums for old age pensions, poor relief, and bonds. The plan also estimates revenue from a liquid fuel tax and potential income tax proceeds to the school fund.

Columbus White Senate House

Senate Passes Pollock Bill Extending One-Cent Fuel Tax

Senate advances a one-year reenactment of the one-cent liquid fuel tax and considers a utility excise tax increase while House actions lag. The Mo sier theater tax bill adds a flat 3 percent gross receipts levy, removing ticket tax coupons. The income tax bill remains unsettled with debate over rates and brackets.

Senate House

Dr. C. S. Shumaker Dies at 49 in Pomeroy

Dr. C. S. Shumaker a longtime Pomeroy dentist aged 49 died at 9 30 this morning after a health decline. He lived in Pomeroy 30 years and served on the Board of Education and in Masonic circles. He leaves three daughters Janet Margaret Ruth two sisters and four brothers in Ohio Pennsylvania and Arizona. Funeral plans have not been made.

Pomeroy C. S. Shumaker

Woman in Milwaukee relief line dies with purse containing 122

Milwaukee on December 5 65 year old Mrs Frances Jankowski collapsed while waiting for food at an outdoor relief station. Authorities found 122 in her purse including some gold certificates in her belongings.

Milwauke Frances Jankowski

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