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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1934
Page
1
The Democratic majority entered the new Congress with confidence as President Roosevelt’s budget plan and deficit questions loom. Republicans seek unity to regain power, aiming for May 1 adjournment with talks on monetary policy and gold and silver unsettled.
The Theater Bandit was trapped in the lobby of Union Square Theater by Patrolman Lewis Mead after robbing the manager and three employees. One robber was shot and killed, the second wounded, as 600 spectators panicked but no others were hurt. The killer’s identity was not named.
An investigation in Lima shows $75,000 disbursed to 1,400 workers on 77 CWA projects in Allen County over six weeks while relief rolls shrink only from 1,830 to 1,620. Officials suggest many new job applicants claimed CWA eligibility to stay on the relief list.
Bishop M E Shayler of the Nebraska Episcopal Diocese took charge of the search for his daughter Mrs Marion Heath who disappeared from her Omaha home Sunday afternoon. Reports say she left in a semi hysterical condition after a visit from her estranged husband.
The worst Southern California storm left 32 dead and many missing in the Los Angeles area. Officials report at least 1000 injured as rains swept over Montrose Glendale and San Gabriel, causing extensive property damage and wrecking the Legion Hall housing women and children.
New York January 2 Fusion Mayor Fiorello H LaGuardia moves quickly to purge Tammany Hall influence from city government. He orders his cabinet to clean house and gives aides broad authority while pledging strong anti rackets action. He swears in John F O’Ryan as police commissioner and demands removal of racketeers.
In Beverly Hills California a writer laughs at Californians and rain while lamenting Nicholas Murray Butler missing a game. The note shows a playful personal voice about a Republican convention and the author Will signing off.
Chicago to New York report America's New Year celebrations were largely orderly. A United Press tally noted 125 deaths nationwide, down from years past, with fewer drunken-driving fatalities and minimal prohibition raids. Liquor flowed openly, venues thrived, and overall chaos was minimal.
Washington January 2 1933 A major AAA reorganization ousted all George N Peek appointed officials. Eight sections of the Administration were eliminated and remaining posts filled by allies of the New Deal agriculture program led by Henry Wallace and Rexford Tugwell.
Shawnee. Wilbur Underhill remains critically wounded after a gunfight with law officers. Early today he clung to life despite multiple bullet wounds and had been expected to die before daybreak, with his condition unchanged.
Mike Kachman of The Plains was held to the grand jury in Athens after police recovered a stolen motor from a D. C. Davis automobile. Sheriff Stratton brought him back to Athens for arraignment before Magistrate Carl H. Porter with a $500 bond. James Redd and Dewey Root were fined $10 and costs each for intoxication after arrest by Constable Frank White.
George Morgan Johnson died Monday at his daughter Mrs. G L Myers home in Columbus aged 85. He helped his father lay out the site of Corning in Perry County and was formerly a merchant there and in Byphingham.
Ohio state Civil Works Administration announced 155 approved projects providing work for 8,952 men across 26 counties. An additional 420 weekend projects are expected to employ 15,533 workers in 55 counties, totaling about 4.5 million dollars and 18,000 work days. Major Braught urged elimination of weak projects and submission of new ones to ease overcrowding and improve planning. Counties listed include Athens Fairfield Gallia Hocking Morgan Perry.
Washington January 2 The annual report of the chief of army engineers forecasts a sharp contraction in rivers and harbors improvements and federal flood control work for the next fiscal year Maj General Lytle Brown recommends 31 225 000 for rivers and harbors 13 180 000 for flood control on the Mississippi and its tributaries and 1 594 000 for the Ohio River system These figures exclude National Industrial Recovery Act and Public Works Administration spending Recently the PWA granted over 22 000 000 to Ohio for flood control reservoirs in the Muskingum Valley
Posses of deputy sheriffs and volunteers hunted farm lands and creek beds near Massillon for Edith Christman 47 sought in the slaying of her husband Roy 49 and his sister Iva 47. The woman, mother of five, was last seen fleeing through fields after the shooting at their home two miles south of Massillon.
Four persons were wounded at a midnight New Year party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Freeman in Toledo. The injuries were sustained during an accidental shooting early Sunday, and all victims were reported to be recovering.
The United Anthracite Miners of Pennsylvania met in Wilkes Barre to avert a possible nationwide hard coal strike. Leader Thomas Maloney said a strike call was unlikely and the union would pursue actions to gain fair treatment and strengthen the organization amid alleged discriminations against members. John D. Moore was noted as an official observer from the National Labor Board.
Henry Morgenthau Jr. a practicing farmer and Roosevelt ally, assumed full cabinet rank and control of the Treasury to steer monetary and fiscal policy. A 42 year old, he is the son of the former ambassador to Turkey and brings diplomatic training from his father.
A turkey buzzard weighing eight to ten pounds swerved into a mail plane at 120 miles per hour near Louisville. The collision shattered the windshield and struck pilot Harry Musick on the cheek, narrowly avoiding a wreck.
Patrick H Doody, 79, former president of the Wellston city council, died Monday at his Columbus home. He served as council leader in Wellston, Ohio, and lived in Columbus at the time of his death.
Five Phi Delta Theta members awakened by smoke escaped a basement fire in their West Mulberry Street fraternity house. Clad only in night clothes they climbed to a third story window and slid down sheets to safety. Firefighters battled the blaze about 90 minutes. estimated damage is 750 dollars. Names: Kenneth Jones Athens Earl Mawhinney Wilkinsburg Pa James Russell Stewart Jay Goetz Portsmouth William Frazier Zanesville. Neighbors alerted the fire department. continued on page six.
Ohio toll from double holiday motor accidents ends with at least 13 dead. Notables include Claude Riggenberg 42 and William Earle 38 struck by a car driven by Howard J. Wilson near Findlay. Several others die in crashes across Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati and Toledo.
Washington Jan 2 UP More than half of World War veterans who drew pensions under presumed battle wounds will be dropped from federal rolls. Of 61 213 presumptive cases, 21 955 or 42.9 percent were wounded in service. 57.1 percent or 20,258 will lose pensions though may appeal.
President Roosevelt may deliver his message in person when Congress convenes tomorrow as a ramp is built on the Capitol terrace. Speaker Rainey had warned against a live address but now admits a possibility of Roosevelt appearing before both chambers in the House Chamber. If not present, clerks will read the message.
J. H. Blackwood was re elected chairman of the Athens County Board of County Commissioners for 1934 at the organization meeting in the Courthouse. Mrs Maude Lowry was re elected clerk. Porter Dicken was named dog warden for another year and John Spitzer was reappointed Courthouse custodian. All salaries remained the same as in the past year.
In Columbus Wisconsin two men died when a truck carrying 900 pounds of explosives for Civil Works projects crashed into a road sign two miles northwest of town, causing the load to explode and the vehicle to ignite.
Elkin North Carolina January 2 1940 18 year old Leota Childress faced death if she refused to reveal her foster parents money. She hid the funds wrote a coded note and died during a failed attempt to call for help. Four bandits were jailed as authorities recovered the money in a tobacco cellar.
Belford Nelson of the Athens County Relief announces a new government pork issue for direct relief families. The 6000 pounds arrives from Marietta district, distributed to store owners via CWA orders, with 4 and 6 pound packages. County CWA projects resume after weather delays, likely boosting payroll.
In Gallipolis Ohio Helen Frost of Maple Shade faces charges of breaking and entering and larceny for buying CCC clothing. Police say two youths who sold the clothing to her will be discharged from the Gallum County Camp. The clothing belonged to other CCC youths at the camp.
Columbus January 2 The application forms for liquor by the glass permits will be available Wednesday at county auditor offices Liquor Director John A Hughes said the fees range from 19 to 1000 dollars with 100 for hotels restaurants clubs boats to sell beer or liquor by the glass 400 for clubs selling liquor by the glass to members 1000 for night clubs selling both beer and liquor by the glass.
Columbus Jan 2. Men selected to administer the NRA code for Ohio hotels were named today. The code in effect yesterday governs more than 700 Ohio hotels.
The new federal insurance covers deposits up to 2500 in all state and national banks in Ohio effective today. Ohio's entire state banking system passed inspection with 401 applicant banks insured. Temporary insurance lasts to July 1 with 2500 per deposit. permanent coverage expands to 10000 per deposit and 75 percent beyond 10000 up to 50000. Local banks in Athens and surrounding counties participate.
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District officials and local governments of the Muskingum Valley outline plans to take on flood control duties. Local rights of way must be secured and many bridges replaced or built. Project costs may reach 10 million dollars, with Ohio funding likely for highway relocations and bridge construction spanning 16 counties.
Joseph, Missouri news reports the death of Elliott Marshall a Republican leader and distant cousin of President Roosevelt. Marshall aged 73 suffered a stroke after listening to a broadcast of a Stanford Columbia football game at his home. He was related to John Marshall former US Supreme Court Justice.
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