28 Feb 1936
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1936
Page
1
A Columbus Republican leader says the party is satisfied with its organization’s decision and favors Taft as the favorite son candidate. He campaigns against Borah and endorses the Ohio slate for the upcoming election cycle.
In Ohio the Republican committee pressed to name a slate as preference fights for Senator Borah loom. Key figures including Roscoe McCulloch and Gov. Landon are cited as the party weighs early primaries and the battle over a potential favorite son candidacy.
Probate Judge Raymond P. Smith of Lima urged Bluffton College students to choose future spouses from among the student body. He noted in Bluffton College's marriage course that in his experience divorce cases involve undergraduates together, and urged couples to marry within the campus ranks.
Christ Handley of Sugar Creek was sentenced in Athens County Common Pleas Court to the Ohio Penitentiary for murder in the shooting death of his housekeeper Mrs. Sarah Smith at their Sugar Creek home East Dee 21. The maximum term is 20 years and the judge overruled a motion for a new trial, with Handley to be sent to the penitentiary within days.
insurgent troops defy Friday deadline to quit central Tokyo as government prepares undisclosed measures. Imperial princes and army leaders shape talks toward a new government likely led by General Sadao Araki. Americans report restricted movements and are urged to stay home.
William Emmett Larkins, 17, convicted of first degree murder with mercy recommended after a one day trial. Judge W R White announced the verdict, the youth faces life imprisonment without parole. Defense claimed mental weakness. physicians testified he appeared normal with average intelligence. He confessed to the murder of Mrs. Sarah Lawrence on Jan 14.
George De Hand a 43 year old bus driver in Rochester died of pneumonia linked to his rescue of seven snow bound children during a New York blizzard. His bus was stuck near Turkey Hollow and he cleared it after hours of toil then delivered the children home. Doctors cited neuritis as the cause and he leaves a widow and three children. A 20%4 ounce baby boy died shortly after birth at Women s and Children s Hospital Toledo.
Mrs. Frank Sibley, 60, wife of a noted newspaper and magazine columnist, died at her Gallipolis home shortly before noon today from heart trouble. She leaves a daughter Mrs. C. F. Edwards of Chesapeake and two sons, Howard and Robert Sibley, of Terre Haute, with another daughter-in-law en route to South America. funeral arrangements are pending.
NCE Alabama report says 14 stockholders of the Co. plan to file a petition for rehearing before the U S Supreme Court to test the TVA validity. City attorney W H Maurice said federal officials advised the move to challenge the court ruling.
Athens County roads collapsed after a long freeze and thaw, with damage estimated at 75000 dollars. County engineer J W Wilson called it the worst in the county’s history and projected repairs between 30000 and 40000 dollars. State highway figures are similar. Roads bogged, cars stuck, buses canceled, and farmers hauled vehicles from mud as crews race to patch up the worst spots.
FAIRBANKS Alaska Joe Crosson requested a mercy flier to search for Miss Mary Hoyce a 27 year old dog team driver six days overdue on a 1000 mile trek from Taku to Fairbanks She left Burwash Landing February 9 with five dogs and an Indian guide in 43 degrees below zero conditions Joyce undertook the journey for the experience and has not been heard from since leaving Burwash Landing.
Antonio Scotti a renowned opera baritone died Wednesday at age 70 and was buried today in Naples Cemetery after retiring from 43 years on stage. He had returned to Italy from America three years ago, remaining a beloved figure both in performance and private life.
Chardon cashier Bert Kile of the Chardon Savings Bank received a bequest of 86,000 for his helpful service and many acts of kindness. The windfall comes from the will of Mrs. Minnie Sherman who left 500 to each of four relatives.
In a five to four decision the Interstate Commerce Commission ordered a reduction in basic rail passenger fares from 34 to 2 cents a mile and Pullman rates to 2.2 cents a mile. The new fares take effect June 2, with western and southern lines already testing lower rates. Eastern carriers mainly opposed, except Baltimore and Ohio. The ruling preserves existing extra fare train rates for superior service.
Cincinnati report notes a five billion dollar market ahead for the lumber trade over five years as Ohio Retail Lumber Dealers members close their convention. A O Eberhart, former Minnesota governor and Federal Housing Administration aide, cites limited new homes in cities with 56 000 to 190 000 population yet thousands of marriages, urging more domiciles nationwide.
The AAA subsidy plan moves to the White House for President Roosevelt to sign. The $500 million soil conservation program, replacing the Court struck AAA, will be administered by an agency bearing the same acronym. Secretary Wallace gains broad authority to pay farmers or through states for conserving soil and other economic land use. Grants begin immediately with two years of eligibility and state adoption of federal dairy farm aid formulas.
Union leaders and Goodyear officials reviewed a peace plan by Edward F. McGrady as pickets guarded company plants for the eleventh day. More than 1400 workers remained idle while the mediator from the U S Department of Labor expressed confidence the plan would settle the strike and curb future disputes.
An Ohio penitentiary guard fired to stop a bold escape through a vehicle gate by three prisoners. Warden James Woodard identified the escapees as Joseph Filkowski and John Davis from Cleveland, both serving life terms for murder, and Edmund Pawlinski of Lucas County.
The second round drew 890 fans to the Men's Gymnasium in Albany as Athens County high school teams battled spiritedly. Jacksonville-Trimble edged Hollister by one point in a thrilling finish while Shade fell to The Plains 40 12 and Buchtel posted 20 14 in other close games.
Temperatures fall toward 20 degrees easing Ohio flood danger as snow flurries return and families plan to return home. State Highway Department cites thousands in road damage with repair costs around 100000 dollars. officials call this the worst winter flood since 1925 due to rapid temperature shifts. In the Midwest ice jams persist in Pennsylvania and Kansas with an Allegheny gorge breaking and a high Pittsburgh stage anticipated.
The Senate Military Affairs Committee met to review a Republican demand for a broad inquiry into Major General Johnson Hagood. The probe aims to investigate his removal from command of the Eighth Corps Area at Fort Sam Houston Texas and the broader discipline process amid criticism of New Deal work relief.
The Chicago Dental Society accepted a new tooth pain killer developed by Dr. LeRoy L. Hartman of Columbia University as having a definite place in dental practice. The approval rests on 28,276 cases from 42 states and Canada with 4,9465 cases showing complete freedom from pain.
Columbus report says two hundred FERA administrative workers will be dismissed this Sunday as part of a plan to liquidate Ohio’s FERA operation by June 30. Since January 1, frost states 250 have already been discharged.
President Roosevelt said he will propose needed revenue next week to balance the 1937 budget after AAA loss and the bonus defeat created a large deficit. He outlined a permanent tax raise of about 500 million plus 8500.90 thousand annually and temporary levies funded by income taxes as preferred, leaving details to Congress.
President Herman G James announced four director appointments for the new Ohio University colleges. George Starr Lasher leads the School of Journalism, C C Robinson heads the School of Music, Velma Phillips directs Home Economics, and L Mitchell chairs the Art School. Directors will stay on campus year round and teach a full load starting July 1.
President Roosevelt will sign legislation extending the neutrality act until May 1, 1938. The current act expires Saturday night, and the signing is expected Friday or possibly Friday night.
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