Five youths arrested in Canton for Grove City Bank robbery
Five men, arrested in Canton, were jailed in Columbus charged with the $3,000 Grove City Savings Bank robbery. Circone led the group and admitted other post office and bank crimes. weapons were seized and three watches were recovered.
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Columbus
U.P
Canton
Grove City Savings Bank
Rank Circone
Union County
Marysville
Glouster
Carl Hertz
Carl Schultz
Ciccone
Grove City
Charles G. Patzer
Patzer
Carl W. Graut
Helen Barbee
Judge to rule on Wellston mayor case next Monday
Judge Aner Jones will decide whether Thomas E. Webb of Wellston should be ousted for the remainder of his term after a misconduct and intoxication hearing. He will also begin testimony in Webb's challenge to the November 3 election, in which Webb was defeated by six votes by Theodore Waters Republican. Citizens seek a compromise during court recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceson
U.P
Aner Jones
Nou Thomas E. Webb
Wellston
Jones
Webb
Theodore Waters
Nye Committee Reports Cannon Violated Anti Corruption Laws
The Nye Committee charged Bishop James Cannon Jr. with violating the Corrupt Practices Act during the 1928 presidential campaign but withheld action pending criminal prosecution in DC courts. It traced $133,000 raised through 10 bank accounts to defeat Alfred E. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.R
Nye
Senate
James Cannon Jr
Cannon
District of Columbia
Alfred B. Smith
Truck Collision Sparks Fatal Gasoline Tank Explosion
Albert T. Jones 45 of Cuyahoga Falls was burned to death when a gasoline tank exploded after a collision between two trucks on Brecksville Road. He was at the wheel of one truck at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
U.R
Brecksville Road
Albert T. Jones
Cuyahoga Falls
World Needs Bad Bank and Good Stock
A syndicated column weighs the contrast between financial reform and market resilience. It surveys Germany’s discouraged youth and the broader impact of economic shifts on society and markets. The piece contrasts policy ambitions with real life sentiment and future uncertainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Dewart
Germany
King Features, Inc
Average American links need to jobs and distribution
The piece argues money is abundant but distribution is the problem. It notes six to eight million Americans claim they need only a job, highlighting unemployment as a key issue.
Nation of specialists fails to see whole economy
Speaker argues the core problem is a lack of holistic view across agriculture, industry, and finance.Tax proposals help one trouble but worsen others as each person fixes only his corner, likening the nation to flies wandering over a large painting without grasping the overall picture.
Bank of the United States fails after reckless management
A poorly run bank named The Bank of the United States attracted depositors who believed it had national backing. It failed, but attorney Max D. Steuer mobilized legal action that deterred further losses and likely saved the remaining assets. Continued on Page 4.
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Bank of the
United States
Max D. Steuer
Feud Ends As Mrs. Gann And Alice Roosevelt Reunion
Washington reports a long running social feud between Alice Roosevelt Longworth and Mrs. Edward Everett Gann has been resolved after a luncheon. Both women exchanged friendly smiles and a cordial chat signaling an official burying of hostilities in Washington society.
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Washington
U.P
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Edward Everett Gann
Washington Society
Eugene Meyer
State Department
Longworth
Evalyn Walsh McLean
Ohio State to Recover Fees From Nonresident Students
Ohio State University officials plan to recover thousands of dollars in extra fees believed owed by students living outside Ohio. Assistant to the president George Edelberry told Probate Judge C P McClelland that guardianships for nonresident students are being investigated to evade a $50 quarterly extra tuition fee. The judge ordered a list of guardianships for nonresident students in the past five years, which will be furnished.
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Columbus
U.R
Commissioners Vote Bond Issue for $64 000 County Share
In a county courthouse meeting the commissioners approved a $64 000 bond issue covering the county s share of the South Bridge cost replacing three covered bridges and refund bonds. The South Bridge county portion totals 24 000 with notes to be taken up when bonds are sold. Bonds 10 000 for Potter Bridge Curtis Farm Bridge and Federal Creek Bridge. Also a 30 000 refund bond issue to buy due bonds from state road improvements. They also approved a plan to cooperate with the city on courthouse sidewalk repair to be listed for 1982 improvements. Maintenance will be paid by the city.
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Potter
Ames Township
Curtis Farm
Amesville
Federal Creek
Stewart
Commissioners
Athens City Council
State Fund Cleared of Debt After Tax Revenues Rise
Columbus report shows $4.4 million in loans from multiple state funds repaid through excise taxes on utilities. $2 million from the highway fund, $1.5 million from World War bonus, and $900 thousand from the gasoline tax fund restored the general revenue fund from debt. Total 1938 license sale receipts reach $1.608 million with distributions to locals for highway maintenance and to the state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
State General Revenue Fund
General Revenue Fund
State
Vatican Library Wing Collapses in Vatican City
A portion of the Vatican library’s right wing collapsed in Vatican City. Authorities feared three people may be buried in the ruins as the magnitude of the loss to art and historic works was assessed.
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Vatican Wing
Vatican City
U.R
Vatican Library
Appointment of two trustees to Ohio State Society
Governor George White announced the appointment of George B. Smith a Dayton manufacturer and Lowny F. Sater a Columbus attorney as trustees of the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
George B. Smith
Dayton
Lowny F. Sater
Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society
George White
Life ends at home of son in Dover Township
Jacob Harvey Love 74 died by hanging Monday at his son Roy Love's rural home near Millfield Dover Township. He had lived with his children, two daughters Isa Norris Athens and Ethel McDonald Mt. Auburn Ill survive with Roy. Coroner L F Jones ruled death self-inflicted. Funeral at Clarks Chapel Wednesday at 1 PM with viewing at Walburn Funeral Parlors.
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Jacob Harvey Love
Roy Love
Sand Ridge
Dover Township
Love
Clarks Chapel
Isa Norris
Athens
Ethel McDonald
Mt. Auburn
Ill
Roy
Millfield
L. F. Jones
Walburn
Bonus Limit Nears for Ohio Service Men
Pearl French of the Athens County Red Cross announced the Ohio state bonus must be applied for by December 31. The payment equals 10 dollars per month in service with a maximum of 250 dollars, and proof of one year of Ohio residency before enlistment is required. The Red Cross office will assist veterans with applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Wheat in 1932 Will Be Much Less on Farms
Columbus Ohio December 22 A winter wheat acreage of 36 000 000 seeded this fall marks a 6 500 000 acre reduction from last year and suggests a 1932 crop near 446 000 000 bushels with about 330 000 000 less than this season’s harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Saya C. W. Eberhard
Ohio Farm Bureau
Bridegroom Dies by Own Hand Near Zion Church
Howard C. Smith twenty six and recently married to Mary Brooks, was found dead in Allen's Cave on the Pomeroy sonville road. He tied a string to his shotgun trigger, killing himself after leaving home to rabbit hunt. Connection to motive is not stated by the coroner.
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Pomeroy
Allen's
Zion Church
Pomeroysonville Road
Howard C. Smith
Young Smith
G. W. H. Smith
Mary Brooks
O. W. Williams
Charles Brooks
Harrisonville
Ben Ewing
Toys sent from town speed aid to needy children
Six truckloads of toys were dispatched to central locations for distribution to children who wrote to Santa Claus. Volunteers from the Ohio Fuel Gas Co and others painted and repaired items as Mary A. Jones led doll efforts and many workers helped. New donations from the Ohio Theater and Salvation Army kettles support Christmas dinners and gifts while the Elka Lodge filled 50 food boxes at the Courthouse basement and a central card index prevents duplicate gifts.
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Massenger
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Santa Claus
Eugene Shafer
Canley
Gaa Company
Mary A. Jones
Dolla
Bill Curry
Maurene Cornwell
Alma Robinson
Frank Rauch, Jr
Evelyth Atkinson
Kathryn Carpenter
Alice Carpenter
Beatrice Daugherty
Mildred Wilson
Joe Gill
Joe Shafer
Harold Gorham
Ohio Theater
Matineea
Salvation Army
Athens Street
Elka Lodge
O. Co. Bird
Insurance Man Before Senate
H Ecker president of Metropolitan Life told the Senate Banking and Currency Committee that 32 percent of life insurers funds were borrowed by policy holders this year. He cited 1 3 billion available for investment in 1931 with 416 million borrowed on policies and investments spread across railroad bonds city real estate farm mortgages government and public utilities among others.
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Washington
H. Ecker
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Senate Banking and Currency Committee
Ecker
Snow Likely Christmas Day Amid Cold Wisconsin Weather
Ohio forecast calls for rain turning to snow before Friday with temperatures plunging 20 to 30 degrees. Winter begins today at 2 30 p m as Christmas Day weather shifts from unseasonably warm to snow and colder conditions statewide. Weather Bureau reports snow by Friday across Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
United States Weather Bureau
Two Men Sought in Leather Jacket Theft
Athens police seek two men suspected of stealing a brown moleskin jacket valued at $10 from Bill Burt of Ranch Bakery. Burt left the jacket on a truck seat in front of the bakery early today. The pair reportedly spent the night in the City Jail.
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Athens
Bill Burt
Ranch
Burt
Fire reported at Cox home. flames extinguished
Athens firefighters were alerted to 85 South Cemetery Street at 11 20 this morning as soot in a chimney ignited. The flames were put out with no damage reported.
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Athens
Ray W. Cox
South Cemetery Street
Bomb in Mail Found at Marion Davies Home
Postal inspectors traced a homemade infernal device found among Marion Davies Christmas presents in Santa Monica. After guarding Davies's home, investigators said the bomb aimed to disfigure rather than kill the actress. The box arrived last week and was opened by the actress's butler yesterday.
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Marion Davies
Santa Monica
Cal
U.P
Miss Davies
Davies
Smetana to appeal ruling in Cleveland betting case
Emil Smetana former detective sergeant with the Racket Squad was found guilty and dismissed by Safety Director E D Barry for betting on ho reels while a member of the squad. He announced plans to appeal to the civil service commission today in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Emil Smetana
E. D. Barry
Hhorel
Civil Service Commiss
Probate Court Records Marriage Licenses Listed
Orville Allen 23 of Oak Hill and Maxine G Rush 21 of Glouster receive waiver for marriage license. J Wallace Kincaid 66 of Coolville and Clemma Warner 46 of Coolville apply for license.
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Orville Allen
Oak Hill
John R. Allen
Maxine G. Rush
Glouster
George Rush
J. Wallace Kincaid
Coolville
Clemma Warner
Athens residents fined for traffic violations by mayor
Two individuals Darrel Sams and Darrell King of Athens were fined $1 each by Mayor Robert Wood for traffic regulation violations. Three other Athens residents must report today. Five out of town persons were excused with a warning.
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Robert 8. Wood
Darrel Sams
Darrell King
Athens
Wood
Ohio Democrat Sweeney Sparks Congress with Drinking Claim
Representative Martin Sweeney of Ohio, a wet, created a furore in Congress by alleging that members of the Ohio State Legislature were drunk in Columbus. He followed a prior speech accusing some dry lawmakers of hypocrisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Sweeney
Ohio Democrat
Congress
Ohio
Columbus
Sweeney
Ohio Colleges Hold Students In Hard Times
Ohio colleges and universities show a smaller enrollment drop than feared with 27,810 total students as of Nov. 1 across 28 institutions, led by Ohio State University with about 10,600 and University of Cincinnati with 4,086. Western Reserve, John Carroll, Marietta and others follow in the state list.
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Columbus
U.R
Raymond Walters
Swarthmore College
Ohio State University
Ohio
University of Cincinnati
Western Reserve
Walters
Kaiemacs Alabacion
Annanead CL
Baldwin-Wallace
Heideberg
Ncucneannu
Ohio State
Ncutastsinens Aiewue
Cincinnati
Western College
Wittenberg
Wooriep
BOA
Ohio Wesleyan
Mavier
Confession May Free Lifer in Indiana Murder Case
David Davis of Spottsville Kentucky claims Aubrey Quinn confessed in 1929 to killing Ruby Maury, clearing Tom Evans formerly of Evansville Indiana who served six years of a life sentence in Michigan City for the murder. Evans was convicted on circumstantial evidence.
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Indiana
Michigan City
Tom Evans
Evansville
Ind
David Davis
Spottsville
Davis
Aubrey Quinn
Ruby Maury
Evane
Starkey Sues for Divorce in Athens Court
Karl Starkey filed suit for divorce from Ida D. Starkey in Athens County Common Pleas Court. He charges his wife neglected her duties as a wife during their four years of marriage.
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Karl Starkey
Ida D. Starkey
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Child Marian McLean Found Dead in Desolate Cincinnati House
The six year old Marian McLean vanished Thursday after playing in the yard. Her body was found in a cellar 100 feet from her home, with a head wound and signs of a possible choking attack. Police and crowds swarmed the McLean neighborhood as investigators pursued a mentally suspect man seen nearby.
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Marian McLean
Cincinnati
U.P
Mildred McLean
Marian
McLean Cottage
Ohd
Pin Face
Chris Stocker
Charles Bisehoff
Bisehoff
Julius Servassi
Bischoff
Mrs. Fulton Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Robert Fulton, 20, now Mrs. Chester W. Fulton, underwent an emergency appendectomy at Columbus hospital the morning of Columbus Day. The family formerly resided in Athens. Mr. Fulton is now employed at a Columbus hotel. Relatives have not learned the operation outcome.
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Robert Fulton
Chester W. Fulton
Columbus Hospital
Athens
Pulte
Columbus
Electric lights along ville Road and hillsite display grow
Town report notes electric lights on ville Road function nightly. Motorists observe a growing display atop a hillsite with increasing brightness and visibility.
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Round House
Circone
Angelo Ferruccio
Anthony Bernabel
Frank Mari
Dover
Glouster, O
Richwood Bank
Hertz
Earl Hexamer
Russia
Japan
Europe
Judge Jones
Hocking River
Athens County
Son
Father
Pomeroy-Harrisonville Road
Observer
SBEAL
Drys
Servassi
Aid Servesal
Servesal
Merian
McLean
Tie
Maria
Charles Diers
Emmett Kirg
Ina
Kirgan
Mre
M. Scott Kearns
Bob Fulton
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