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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1933

Page

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Haydenville Fatal Auto Crash Kills Young Bride

A Haydenville girl, 15, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sustin, died when a car driven by Donald Starr from Hock Township left the highway one mile south of Haydenville Sunday night. The newlyweds bride of a few hours, the Campbell car occupants, and others were en route home from church when the crash occurred. Coroner J P Mil and Sheriff were notified. funeral arrangements pending in Wellston. The incident marks the New Year holiday death toll rising to around 100 nationwide as the nation reports a holiday fatalities tally.

Haydenville Hay Sustin Donald Starr Hock Campbride

Hoover Returns to Work After Restful Trip

President Hoover resumes duties after a day at sea and a rest aboard the yacht at Savannah. He and Mrs. Hoover felt fit as a fiddle following travel by special train and a cruise with the presidential party lingering near the Royal Poinciana. A dolphin was reported among the day’s catch.

Fra Hoover White House Hoovers Mr. Hoover Savannah

Local price cuts hit gasoline and oil products

The Standard Oil Company announces a further one cent per gallon price drop effective today. The move comes as competition tightens with other firms such as Sinclair Oil and Co seeking to meet market pressure.

U.P Ing Ohio Sinclair

Viibnds Computed Depositors of Closed Evolved

Cash totaling 15 million 000900 were in the process of proximal ring the past year according to figures compiled by Ira state superintendent of…

U.P Iratate

Government Budget Surpasses Hoover Estimate by Nine Million

The federal deficit for the first half of fiscal year 1933 stood at 1.1537 billion dollars, about 9 million more than Hoover’s estimate. Revenue slumps, with income tax and customs receipts far below last year, push officials to expect larger totals once March payments arrive and programs may expand under Roosevelt.

Washington U.P Hoover Treasury Congress Roosevelt

Couzens Sees Technocracy as Possible Aid to U S Economy

Senator James Couzens of Michigan, a self made financier with deep roots in industry, says Technocracy could spur reform of the credit system he calls a "stupid policy of credit." He argues technocrats’ focus on credit may push America toward material well being through scientific control of machines. He told United Press the idea could start people thinking and perform a great service.

Washington James Couzens Michigan America Couzens Technocracy United Press

Cherub Frost Bites Athens As Temps Plunge

The New Year began with Jack Frost in Athens as temperatures dropped more than 20 degrees Saturday afternoon and night. Sunday’s high reached 35, with last night’s low at 25. By 1 PM today the thermometer read 41, and the Hocking River stood at 7.30 feet. Rain Friday and Saturday pushed the river to 12.45 feet early Sunday, below the 17 foot flood stage.

Athens Jack Frost Mercury Hocking

Reynolds J Reynolds Jr Marries Elizabeth Dillard in North Carolina

Richard J. Reynolds Jr., heir to the Reynolds tobacco millions, wed Elizabeth Dillard in Winston Salem. The couple left for San Fernando on their honeymoon after the ceremony attended by his sisters Mrs Henry Walker Bagley and Mrs Charles Babcock of New York. Reynolds had returned from abroad last summer after his brother Smith Reynolds, spouse of Libby Holman, was killed.

Winston-Salem N. C Richard J. Reynolds Jr Reynolds Tobacco Millions Elizabeth Dillard San Fernando Henry Walker Bagley Charles Babcock New York Reynolds Smith Reynolds Libby Holman

Two Toledo Men Suffer Frozen Foot Amputations

Basil Runner, 19, of Bowling Green Kentucky, and George Martin, 47, of Toledo, were crippled by frozen feet from a midwestern job search. Runner had his right foot amputated last Thursday and the left on Saturday at County Hospital. Martin faces possible amputation of one or both feet next week.

Toledo U.P Middle-West Basil Runner Bowling Green George Martin Davenport County Hospital Martin

New Year Gun Play Ends in Death at Pearl Slatzer’s

In New Straitsville on New Year’s Eve Howard Hinzy aged 42 died from gunshot wounds after a shooting spree at Pearl Slatzer’s drink place. Slatzer 46 held in Perry County Jail at New Lexington on suspicion of shooting in self defense.

Howard Hinzy Pearl Slatzer New Straitsville Slatzer Perry County New Lexington Hinzy Lewis Holleran Frank Matthews

Mayor to rule on affray in restaurant shooting

TIFFIN Ohio January 2 Mayor J A Kleinfeiter of New Washington planned to interview witnesses in the shooting of George Nedolast Jr 20 at a restaurant after a New Year celebration. The incident began when youths refused to leave after dining. proprietor G A McCoy drew a pistol and fired at the floor, with a bullet striking Nedolast.

Tiffin J. A. Kleinfeiter New Washington George Nedolast, Jr G. A. McCoy McCoy Nedolast

State Officials Start Work at Reduced Wage

State officials and employes will begin work this week at reduced salaries, under cuts ordered by Governor White and approved by the eighty ninth General Assembly for two years. The rollback includes educators, elective county officials, election board members, clerical staff, and judiciary. President George Rightmire of Ohio State University will earn 11 200 yearly, down from 13 500, and Governor White's pay drops to 8 400 from 10 000.

Columbus White Eighty-Ninth General Assembly Senate Committee George Rightmire Ohio State University

Surrenders in East Former Clerk Will Pay Penalty for 16-Year Old Crime

A R Kenneth Farnham waits in Boston jail to hear the penalty for a $20 000 larceny committed ten years earlier. He surrendered in Phoenix last month with his wife who said she could not endure the strain. The theft occurred while Farnham worked as a cashier earning 35 a week at a Boston insurance firm.

Boston A.R Kenneth Farnham Phoenix Ariz

Schaber Nomination to Ohio Public Utilities Post

The nomination of Charles F. Schaber of Bucyrus for the state Public Utilities Commission will go to the Senate this week. John W. Bruker of Columbus will resign January 9 to become attorney general. Governor Whyte aims to expedite the Schaber nomination for Senate inquiry into charges that the appointment was dictated by the utilities.

Columbus Charles F. Schaber Bucyrus State Public Utilities Commission State Senate John W. Bricker Bruker Whyte Schaber Senate W. W. Durbin Kenton Democratic

Spotlight serial launches in Messenger with new tale Spotlight

The Messenger debuts the serial Spotlight on page 7 as thousands follow a love story set in stage life. The feature promises excitement and romance, with Sheila Shayne at its center and a backdrop of theater folk.

Spotlight Messenger Sheila Shayne

License Sale Falls Short of 1932 Totals

License sales through today show 2,472 passenger car licenses and 274 trucks sold, down from 2,751 and 328 a year ago. Two week sales totaled 1,960 passenger cars, 26 trucks, 12 trailers, and one motorcycle, totaling 24,591.50. Deputy Commissioner David Johnson cites 4,243.35 in lost receipts versus last year.

David Johnson Johnson

Tiny LORAIN diver makes first splash of 1953 at Lake Erie

Jan 2 1953 in Lorain the man nicknamed Tiny Serbu entered Lake Erie as the first swimmer of the year. He wore a regulation suit, arrived in a heated sedan, and urged spectators to clear a path. He swam several minutes in icy water, then relaxed on the beach with an ice cream cone.

Lorain Jan John Serbu Tiny Lake Erie

Abandon Old Fort D A Russell Move To Fort Knox

Three hundred of the Dandy First Cavalry Regiment left Fort Russell, Texas, for Fort Knox, Kentucky. About 250 common law wives and mixed Mexican American children in the citizenry reportedly faced concern over the perceived abandonment of the post. Texas Senator Tom Connally and other delegation members argued in Washington against abandoning the $1,000,000 worth of fort property and buildings.

Fort Russell Marfa Tex First Fort Knox Washington Tom Connally Texas War Department D. A. Russell

Thirteen Die in Germany as New Year Weekend Ends

Thirteen known dead and about three hundred injured were reported across Germany as the chaotic New Year weekend concluded, according to early tallies from officials and emergency services.

Terlin Germany

Marines End Six Year Nicaragua Occupation

The United States ends a six year occupation of Nicaragua as Juan B. Sacasa is inaugurated president. Twenty two Marine planes begin leaving Managua with the last US forces scheduled to fly home in stages. The State Department pledges continued friendly support for Nicaragua’s future.

Washington U.P Nicaragua Juan B. Sacasa Central American Republic Estate Department United States Managua State Department Nica Nicaagua

Mrs. Charlca H. Brown Dies in Columbus at 86

Mrs. Charlca H. Brown formerly of Athens died at a nephew’s home in Columbus Sunday at age 86 after a period of ill health. Her body will be brought to Athena for burial Wednesday with services at 2 o clock in the cemetery chapel. She was born Ada J. Hill in Marietta and married in 1881. Her husband, a former express company agent in Athens, later worked for the B and O Railroad. the couple lived in the Norton Building on Court Street before moving to Columbus after a fire. Mr. Brown died years ago.

Charlca H. Brown Athens Columbus Brown Athena Ada J. Hill Marietta Expreans Company B. & O. Railroad Norton Building Court Street Mr. Brown

American Girl Frances Johnson Found Dead in Paris Hotel

Police concluded Frances Johnson, 21, an American girl, took poison in her Paris hotel room after an all night tour of Montmartre cafes. A burial permit will be issued once cable instructions arrive from her Los Angeles parents.

Paris Frances Johnson Los Angeles Misa Johnson Montmartre

Plot Against Government Foiled in Spain Arrests

Civil Governor John Moles announced seven anarchists and syndicalists were arrested in Barcelona for propaganda among aviators and soldiers at Prat Sobregat Aerodrome seeking their cooperation in a revolutionary movement.

Barcelona Spain John Moles Prat Sobregat

Facetious Plea Over 3.2 Brew Reaches Senate Committee

United Press staff writer reports the Senate Judiciary Committee weighing a facetious test on 3.2 percent beer alcohol by having a jury of beer drinkers assess constitutionality. Senators Dill Ashurst discuss tongue twisters and odd tests while Blaine and Garner affect repeal timing as Hoover may veto Volstead changes.

Dill Washington Ashurst Arizona Blaine Garner Senate Hoover

Roosevelt Asks Definitions of State Powers

President elect Roosevelt urged a clear line between federal and state powers during Lehman’s inauguration in Albany. He called for better contact between the president and governors and noted the crisis creates both problems and possibilities for cooperative federalism.

Roosevelt State Capitol Albany N.Y Herbert H. Lehman Washington

Chicago Sees Higher Quality Bootleg Liquor in 1932

Dr. Herman N Bundesen reports the 1932 Chicago liquor samples show 86 percent non poisonous overall in health board analyses. Whisky non poisonous rose to 80 percent from 63 percent in 1951, and 67 percent of all samples were non poisonous versus 27 percent the prior year.

Chicago Herman N Bundesen Board of Health Health Board Bundesen

Reconstruction Finance Corp to Loans Aiding States

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation is expected to grant relief loans to Pennsylvania and other states for January and February. The agency has already authorized 28,836,823 dollars to 21 states to ease distress during the two months.

Washington U.2 Reconstruction Finance Corporation Pennsylvania

New Year Sermon Urges Simple Human Truths

Rev Randolph Ray told New Year worshipers at the Little Church Around the Corner that most resolutions are poppycock. He urged people to stop promising small charitable gifts and instead resolve to build life on the general principle that all people are human beings.

New York Randolph Ray

Ohio Senate split as new General Assembly opens

Ohio's Ninetieth General Assembly began with a Democratic Senate majority, Democratic Speaker in the House, and Republicans challenging leadership. Bateman was re-elected clerk. Dearmond named Senate president pro tem. two bills were filed to legalize beer and create an old age pension system. the House recessed at 2 p.m.

Columbus Ohio Ninetieth General Assembly House of Representatives Frank Cave Mansfield Keith Lawrence Cleveland House Charles H. Jones Jackson Senate Thomas F. Bateman Ohio Senate Bateman William V. Goshorn Galton D. H. Dearmond Hamilton Jl.l Marshall Herner Norwalk Dearmond Far! R. Lewis Paul Yoder Dayton Henry G. Brunner William G. Pickrel Toe Eherie Nelsonville Athens County Arma

Cook County moves to seize loop hotels for taxes

Chicago January 2 The county plans to run three famed Loop hotels the Blackstone Stevens and LaSalle to cover unpaid taxes totaling over 1200. Assistant State's Attorney Mayden Bell will seek court orders to appoint receivers and sequester hotel income to apply to the tax bills.

Chicago Cook County Loop Blackstone Stevens LaSalle Mayden Bell

Girl Wounded in Noble County Shooting Raises Death Risk

Marie Hupp, 17, daughter of Raymond Rupp of Mackesburg Ridge Noble County, was in critical condition with a bullet wound to the abdomen after a shot at a Marietta hospital. Doctors expressed little hope for recovery though authorities doubted self-infliction and suspected possible assault by her father.

Marietta Marie Hupp Raymond Rupp Mackesburg Ridge Noble County

Senate Judiciary Committee Sets Six-Hour Open Session on Collier Beer Bill

The Senate Judiciary Committee today agreed to allow six hours of argument in an open session to consider the constitutionality of the Collier 3.2 per cent beer bill. The panel vote signaled readiness to hear broader challenges to the measure.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee

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