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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1935
Page
1
Local discussion centers on educator influence and the pledge of support for adjusted compensation. Konald Warren of the American Legion criticized perceived threats and warned against political manipulation of youth as a public school issue. Community leaders from Athens escorted by Legion Auxiliary gathered with Kiwanis and Chamber members to discuss the matter.
County records show 424 new cars sold last month as reported by Miss Bar Wamuary. The clerk notes total sales for the year and details on fishing equipment and other items recorded in January.
Two men from Bladen were injured when a car collided with a southbound truck on Route 7 near the airport around noon February 1. Harold Call of Bladen and Elbin Joan Call were taken to a hospital with serious injuries. the condition was not immediately known.
A community appeal gathers support as families request relief through rapid outreach efforts. Local organizations coordinate volunteers to collect food, clothing, and funds for those in need amid difficult times.
Floyd Schein 22 dies on the Schein family farm near Gibisonville after a shotgun in his father Homer Schein’s hands fires at close range. The father calls it an accident. a second son witnessed the event. Coroner orders autopsy. family members questioned. Mrs Schein’s view was obscured.
Will Rogers writes from New York Jan 31 noting a Roosevelt era view of big money and the shift of money within the economy. He jokes that the government deficit claim masks billions in private funds and mocks crosstown fiscal moves by city officials.
Columbus Feb 1 Thomas Chaffs Davey Prober the suspended Ohio Penitentiary warden testified he tried to run the prison so they could not find anything to investigate He sparred with investigator Frazier Reams but kept the hearing lively with his wry remarks He denied knowledge of special privileges linked to Clarence A Dorger and said he paid 100 of his own money to avoid overdrawing state funds asserting all household purchases had welfare director approval Mrs Thomas the warden's wife has been accused of falsifying expense accounts by convict witnesses
Hongkong February 1 British Steamer Tungchow freed all 75 school children after pirates seized the vessel. The children, mostly British with some Americans, were en route to Chefoo for a foreign mission school after a seven week holiday.
A recklessness charge against Fred Biehl was dismissed by Judge C F Rowland on motion by defense after the state closed its evidence. Defense contended the indictment was unsupported and the judge granted the motion.
Elea nor Milini aged 3 of Canton is in critical condition after being accidentally shot while visiting relatives with her mother Mrs Mary Milimi. Police say three children including her brother George age 5 and another boy found a shotgun in an unused room and were scuffling for it when the weapon discharged.
Findlay, February 1. Findlay's schools will close April 5, ten weeks ahead of schedule, due to financial shortages.
Clay County officials faced a promised military inspection after 150 Kentucky National Guardsmen recovered 14 allegedly stolen automobiles during a single day of occupation. Gov Ruby Laffoon ordered the mission amid crime claims in the region. Judge Begley adjourned court as General Carter refused custody of State Policeman Clyde Jones, indicted for house breaking and larceny after involved in about 40 stolen cars.
Representative A P Lamneck of Ohio announced a push to replace the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus with a new prison. He urged Governor Martin L Davey to seek funds from the new PWA appropriation for construction outside Columbus. Overcrowding and the prison’s location in the business district were cited.
Copies of letters from Democratic headquarters asking shipbuilders to fund the Roosevelt campaign were introduced at the Senate Munitions Committee hearing. The letters bore the name Arthur P. Homer, a Washington Marine architect described yesterday as a paint salesman and a close Roosevelt friend.
A gasoline motor train of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railway derailed after passing a switch in Framingham Massachusetts delaying freight cars. Twenty people were injured and one was seriously hurt in the collision with a freight train.
Huey Long arrived in New Orleans with a large guard detail. Joe Messina struck Associated Press photographer Leon Trice in the mouth and blackjacked him as Long watched and urged violence. Guards destroyed the camera and left. Baton Rouge amid martial law with strict orders restricting gatherings and critical press coverage.
The Ohio Relief Commission named William A Walls as state relief director and announced that Frank D Henderson, the outgoing relief administrator, will be retained temporarily as an adviser. Henderson will advise on the FERA program due to his valuable experience for the commission.
French circles reported a communique is drafted reaffirming Germany's right to arms within a general security system and will be issued after the Anglo French ministerial conference. The British foreign office declined to comment.
Flemington New Jersey February 1 1935 defense counsel Edward J Reilly says the defense never claimed Isador Fisch wrote the ransom notes or caused the crime. Handwriting expert John M Trendley testified the nursery note was written in a disguised hand and Hauptmann may not have authored the notes. The discussion arose over a Christmas card said to be Fischs and whether it resembles the ransom handwriting.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Harrison warned there is little chance the administration social security bill will pass by mid February. He said changes are likely due to diverse opinions, though overall approval is expected. Critics fear the bill could coerce states by federal oversight of aid sufficiency while Appropriations backers seek detailed spending plans for the 4.88 billion relief package. Senator Glass said information is lacking.
Influenza surge prompts Health Commissioner W. B. Lacock to order Gibisonville School closed. Ilesboro and Laurelville shut the day before, Haydenville closed earlier but now resumed. Conditions in Logan improving.
Dayton common pleas court records show a judgment of 20700 dollars against the trustees of Onlo Wesleyan University. The case centers on stock in a Dayton bank given to the university as a trust asset.
AP dispatch notes negotiations between French and English officials kick off at No 10 Downing Street as Europe seeks stability. Reports from Tientsin Chinwangtao and other locales describe unrest, strikes, and military movements in 1940s era style diplomatic briefing.
Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and Helen Warner Vanderbilt arrived in Athens after a three week marriage, planning a lecture tour paired with a honeymoon. The couple, traveling with a stylish entourage, discussed aviation interests as Mrs. Vanderbilt holds a pilot’s license.
A rumor of sabotage at the State Highway Department prompted political speculation as Rep E R King claimed men broke up trucks before the old administration ended. Highway Director Merrell denied the charge saying the matter is open to the public. The House moved to back Gov Davey on an inquiry into the One Milk Marketing Act amid complaints. Senate approved mortgage foreclosure Rest Law re enactment and cities can hold special deficiency bond elections, sending the bills to the governor.
Charlies Ransom Cable aged 87 lifelong Athens resident died Thursday after a two year illness. Funeral at First M E Church Sunday at 1 30 pm with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Survived by six children and several relatives. body to lie in state at son W R Cable’s home after 3 pm Saturday.
Washington February 1. Mutual friends say the twenty three year split between Senators Borah Idaho and Johnson California is closed by their leadership against the World Court. The rift began in 1912 during Theodore Roosevelt's Bull Moose campaign and endured amid rivalry between the two Republicans.
Ohioans who bought cars before January 27 but will take delivery later won’t owe sales tax if their contracts were bonafide, the state tax commission ruled today in Columbus.
New York reports a strong winter merchandise demand with stocks near vanishing point. The Weekly Trade Review from Dun and Bradstreet notes bolstered wholesale volume from larger spring commitments and a flood of orders for immediate shipment. The uptrend in industrial divisions continues, signaling a definite revival in early January across most business sectors.
Washington officials debated scrapping the bank setup to foster Soviet credit after Moscow debt talks broke down. Secretary Hull opened the way for action following a final briefing with Ambassador Anastasny Anrovsky, amid Washington’s refusal to meet Moscow’s demand for a $100,000,000 cash loan from the U S government.
The Executive Committee of the Ohio State Grange commends Governor Daveys economy program and states that little additional legislation is needed to secure the reform.
Hocking County saw 400 vendors direct funds to the tax, with receipts totaling 4000 dollars in the first week, confirmed by Treasurer George C. Hengat.
Columbus report states Maj. Loucks Brown of Kenton was named Resistant adjutant general by Governor Dayey. The appointment underscores military leadership reshaping state defense forces in February.
William Green of the AFL told a Senate Judiciary Subcommittee that labor will not accept the Roosevelt extended auto code beyond June 16. He warned the code fails to spread work and forces long hours, urging a 30 hour week to boost employment. Green also attacked the 4 billion relief bill, saying it would erode private wage standards and reduce purchasing power.
The auditor of state Joseph T. Tracy announced the appointment of ten departmental examiners for the sales tax division to audit county treasurers. District lists include Wayne to Meiga counties, with four districts still awaiting appointments for Highland to Gallia. Berlin. Hitler personally intervened to permit Pola Negri to work in Germany despite suspicion of Jewish ancestry.
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