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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1935
Page
1
Democratic leaders press to rush a $4,000,000,000 relief package through Congress despite Roosevelt plans. The House weighs a gag rule to curb debate as leaders seek swift passage and hearings on spending for relief employment.
The CCC Camp is advancing erosion control on five Athens farms with small dam and tree planting projects. Planting is set to begin around March 1 with completion around April 20, funded by state forestry nurseries and emergency programs. Owners sign up through Extension Agent Thomas H. Johnson or the Athens Camp supervisor. In other news, securities officials report C. P. F. Kettering, director at General Motors, directly or indirectly owns 449,829 GM shares valued near 15 million dollars.
Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford finalized their 14 year marriage in Los Angeles as Pickford sought the divorce in December. Fairbanks, traveling in Saint Moritz, did not contest the suit which Superior Judge Ben B Lindsey swiftly decided in three minutes.
A Federal Power Commission report released by President Roosevelt shows public utility bond holdings of life insurance companies rose by 100 million dollars since the 1929 stock market crash. The study, presented by Vice Chairman Basil Manly, says widows orphans and savings banks are secure in electric utility bonds.
New York January 11 The greatest potential field for progress in the auto industry lies in fuel oil efficiency Charles F Kettering Dayton Ohio general director of General Motors research laboratories told the Advertising Club He said if all energy in a gallon of fuel could be utilized a lower priced car might travel 300 to 400 miles per gallon
Samuel H. Squire of Elyria was named state superintendent of banks and B. Frank Thomas of Youngstown was chosen state purchasing agent by Governor-Elect Martin L. Davey. Squire has 42 years in banking.
Zanesville January 11 A Noble County man Herley H Parks 60 chairman of the Noble County Democratic Executive Committee was fatally injured and three companions were slightly hurt when their car overturned on State Highway 146 six miles east of Zanesville after returning from an Ohio Good Roads Federation meeting in Columbus. Companions named include John C McGlashan former Caldwell postmaster W M Heston Caldwell former Noble County commissioner and Cassius James Caldwell area farmer.
Will Rogers notes booming auto show activity in Santa Monica and New York as Ford plans major hiring. He questions government restrictions on autos and mentions anticipated gold return to the dollar by the Supreme Court, calling it an exciting week.
Police report the slaying of 46 year old Michael Derby McGinty whose battered body was found in his parked car in Avon Lake. He had a black derby hat over his head with betting slips inside. Coroner says death from a fractured skull possibly caused by an axe blow. Detectives from Cleveland and Lorain County investigate. McGinty last seen leaving home for Downtown Cleveland.
ANADARKO Okla Jan 11 William Uncle Billy Royce a self described associate of early outlaws was held with Carrie Royce and Reed Norris on first degree murder charges in the ax slaying of Leta Ethel Royce 45 mother of seven whose body was found buried in a henhouse on the Royce farm Royce once said to be a cook for the Dalton gang and friend of Jesse and Frank James was arrested after a blood stained ax was found on the farm and he allegedly confessed participation.
Ohio's joint aviation coordinating committee announced a 21 member sub committee to aid in promoting civil aviation legislation. Names include Charles F. Holzer of Gallipolis and Barton Holl of Logan as part of the group chaired by state Aeronautics Director Fred L. Smith.
Hundreds of Louisianians pledged to march on Baton Rouge this month to demand repeal of Huey Long's dictatorial laws. The Square Deal Association meeting denounced Long as taking jobs families and independence to act think and worship, prompting the planned protest.
War Department awards Gallipolis Dam construction on the Ohio River nine miles below Gallipolis Ohio Eureka to the Dravo Contracting Co Pittsburgh for 2 965 5 thousand dollars.
State expert links 14 ransom notes to Hauptmann handwriting in the Lindbergh case. Frank Wilson testifies no ransom money appeared after Hauptmann's arrest and describes the currency tracing and recovery along with Hauptmann’s seizure and arrest details.
Pension disbursements in Athens County total about $14,249 since July 1, with monthly countywide receipts reaching $6,911.50 as cases increase. Investigations completed cover 180 applications in December, with 1,070 investigated overall and 26,000 pensions granted statewide through January 1.
In Columbus on January 11, Carlton Dargusch of the State Tax Commission warned county treasurers their adoption of economy methods may be slow. He questioned starting the 3 percent sales levy on January 21 and said retailers have until mid next week to obtain vendor tax licenses. He doubted the enforcement of weekly coupon sales reports and dismissed the required discount for bulk coupon purchases as impractical for treasurers. He argued county offices resist business methods and noted handwritten tax bills and staff limits.
PD Johnson of Athens says he did not give a McConnesville farmer a bad check as reported. He explains the recipient held the check awaiting a deposit and adds he was robbed of 500 dollars by two men in a green coupe while waiting for a Belpre bus. Rumors say he was released on Morgan County jail bond.
Saarbrucken reports thousands of imported voters flocking to the plebiscite with estimates of 55 thousand from abroad, part of a German effort to push reunion with the Reich. Nine trains carried 48,000 early supporters, with a larger convoy set to arrive in Saarbrucken tomorrow.
J D Garrett head of the local Works Division announces no new relief projects will be submitted to Ohio headquarters before the planned FERA reorganization on February 1. He notes county data on Athens conditions and occupations are being gathered to aid plans, with offices and library space under construction in the Athens County courtroom and a potential rural electric linen extension explored.
In Franklington Louisiana a mob seized Jerome Wilson a year old negro convicted of killing Delos C Wood deputy sheriff. He was shot in his jail cell and his body dumped on the road three miles north of town after the mob entered the sheriff’s office at about 3 am to obtain the keys and find him. Officer Ward had been killed in a July 22 incident at Wilsons home during a livestock inspection investigation. The Supreme Court had granted a new trial earlier.
The New Coal Company plans to resume operations next week under the coal code at its Deltroy area mine after disturbances. Former employees will be replaced by a force of 25 union workers, as announced by operators.
Residents of Kelleys Island, after days of acute shortage, received 130 loaves by airplane yesterday. Plane service remains the primary transport from December to March due to forgery weather and limited other means.
In Minneapolis on January 11 a gang of 50 to 70 strikers raided the Tri Motor Company garage. Louis G. Lamieux, 32, a striker, was wounded by a bullet in the abdomen and hospitalized in serious condition. two others were severely beaten.
Hamilton January 11 two married men Preston Newton twenty two and Raymond McNabb twenty four of New Miami were killed by a hit and run motorist while walking home about a half mile beyond the city limits. The crash left a shoeless victim and parts of the car along the highway. Coroner Edward Cook said there were no clues to the driver’s identity.
Lancaster January 11 Le land Kinsell age 34 of Pickerington was indicted on second degree murder for the death of his wife Edna 41 whose body was found November 4 Coroner FE Smith of Franklin County ruled she was struck on the head Sheriff William J Bethorn of Fairfield County said he obtained a partial confession
A strike by the Poultry House Workers Union in Cleveland ended after an agreement with the Wholesale Poultry Dealers and Dressers Association. The accord provides a 10 percent wage increase, though the union did not obtain its demand for a closed shop. The dispute had disrupted wholesale poultry movements since Monday.
Mrs. Margaret M Nice of Columbus wife of Dr Blaine Nice a native of Athens County will broadcast tonight at 7 30 as part of Station WOSU nature programs She specializes in the life history of birds.
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