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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1934

Page

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Patton Pleads Guilty in Manslaughter Case

Jon Patton of The Plains admitted manslaughter charges in 3 County Common Pleas Court after withdrawing a not guilty plea. Judge C. F. Rowland dismissed the previous plea, and the jury, impaneled earlier, had viewed the accident scene near The Plains Road. Patton faces an indeterminate sentence with possible probation after the court takes advisement.

Jon Patton Chauncey County Common Pleas Court Patton C. F. Rowland Rowland

Lower Farm Owners Meet in Berry Ohio Division Event

Lower Farm Owners in Ohio gathered with wives and sales staff at Berry for a pre meeting visualize by national vision officers and Clover Farm representatives. Eleven members were elected to serve on the division board for the month. attendees included Lester H. Lipton Frank Wood W L on fant sales Wiles Biscuit Hartman C Hess and C H Beasley.

Tern Ohio Berry Nationalvision Clover Farm Lester H. Lipton National Clover Farm Frank Wood Wookite Cololedo W. L Wiles Biscuit Bereas Hartman New Strattaville Clover Farm Board Southeastern Ohio BP. Davis RK. C. Hess F. J. Milling Co Pre C. H. Beasley

Auto Show Hints Strong Orders Ahead in Spring

Industry observers forecast brisk auto show attendance driving real orders in March April and May. Dealers expect demand to rise as customers show interest beyond mere browsing during the event period.

FROIT Der

A Fool Policy Attacked in Report on Farm Relief

A fragmented dispatch discusses farm relief measures and a policy critique amid references to laws and figures. It notes a Mann Act case involving Joe Laurie and Jean residing on Fourth Street and mentions a judge and arraignment context. Also referenced is a Huntington West Virginia link and a banking trade publication credit.

William Tru- Foster Joe Laurie Jean A. J Huntington W. Va Nipolie Muniipal

U M W A Seeks Ten Year Push For 30 Hour Week

Indianapolis dispatch reports the United Mine Workers of America credit the NRA with raising the coal industry to new heights while vowing a ten year campaign for a six hour five day week. The convention also urged moving international headquarters to Washington D C for closer ties with government regulation efforts.

U.M. W Indianapolis Ind U.P National Recovery Administration United Mine Workers of America Roosevelt NRA United Mine Workers Lewis Washington, D. C

Paris Riot Crisis Surges After Stavisky Scandal

In Paris on January 3, more than 700 agitators linked to Royalist and Communist factions were arrested after all night clashes. Camelots du Roi and Royalist fighters formed barricades and hurled objects into streets while 4000 police contained attempts to storm City Hall.

Paris Stavisky Duke of Guise Camelots du Roi

Dr Wynekoop to Seek Bail After Mistrial Declared

Attorneys for Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop announced plans to seek bail following a mistrial in her murder trial. A physician committee warned that continuing the trial could endanger her life due to heart disease. The state contends she chloroformed and shot Rheta Wynekoop to collect life insurance and remove a daughter-in-law.

Chicago Alice Lindsay Wynekoop Rheta Joseph B. David Wynekoop Earle

Squire Cannot Practice Law in Judge Ruling

Judge H T Taylor permanently enjoins Fred White Martins Ferry squire from practicing law after a common pleas court complaint by Wayne B King county bar association. The action targets justices of the peace and could set a precedent for similar cases.

ST. Clairsville H. T. Taylor Fred White Martins Ferry Squire Common Pleas Court Wayne B. King County Bar Association Justices of the Peace Squire Taylor

Burke named a designating finalist for West Point exam

Gallipolis telegram reports Alvin L. Burke of Bidwell is chosen as one of two district designates to take the entrance examination for West Point. Three alternates are William Keith Kincaid of Middleport and John Shannon Jones of Gallipper, to stand in if needed.

Gallipolis Alvin L. Burke Bidwell West Point Military Road William Keith Kincaide Middleport John Shannon Jones Gilouster

Japan Seeks U S Friendship in Pacifist Stance

In a Diet address Foreign Minister Koki Hirata affirmed no greater unresolved issue between Japan and the United States. He credited past year events in Manchukuo and Japan's League withdrawal, stressing Japan desires American friendship and criticizing Soviet broad casting against Japan.

Tokio U.P United States Japan Koki Hirata Hirota Manchukuo League of Nations Far East United States of America America

Expect Banker Will Be Freed Next 24 Hours

ST. PAUL Jan 23 A freed ransom likely within 24 hours for Edward G Bremer 36 a kidnapped banker Police held a suspect after questioning a disbarred attorney and a scarred man earlier extra guards were posted around the cell block Adolph Bremer the victim's father renewed contact and sent a $200000 ransom to a payoff site. notes through Dr H T Nippert the Bremer family physician described the delivery plans.

H. T. Nippert Bremer Detective Bureau

Closed Banks Offer 76 Bids for Liquor Stores

Columbus January 23 The State Liquor Control Department examined about 2000 lease proposals with 76 bids offering state banks for liquor store locations. Bids closed Monday and contracting will take a week to 10 days for site inspections and suitability checks.

Columbus State Liquor Control Department

Bank Leader Melvin Taylor Rallies From Pneumonia

Chicago January 23 Melvin Taylor president of the First National Bank faced a critical pneumonia crisis but today was reported to be rallying as recovery momentum returns.

Chicago Melvin Traylor First National Bank

City CWA Building Plans Rejected by State Authorities

Athens City saw its application to secure CWA funds for remodeling the City Building rejected by the state CWA director Maj. E O Braught. Funds were denied for planning and engineering of projects. Belford Nelson indicated a shift to supervised layoffs as 455 county CWA workers face reduced hours and potential job loss under Washington orders.

Athens City CWA State Commission Maj E. O. Braught Belford Nelson Washington

New York On Lookout For Pretty Boy Floyd

New York police tightened guard on the Holland Tunnel George Washington Bridge ferry terminals and approach routes to the city as Charles Pretty Boy Floyd sought in connection with four murders and bank robberies. Riot squads armed with machine guns watched critical access points while a five state teletype circulated warnings.

New York U.R Holland Tunnel George Washington Bridge New York City Charles Pretty Boy) Floyd

Chauncey Woman Bound Over To Grand Jury

Maude Sykes of Chauncey waived examination on counterfeit money charges before U S Commissioner and was bound over to the grand jury. She has remained on a $2,000 bond, with likely continuation. Attorneys are Judge E F Berry and E O Rickerts of Columbus.

Columbus Maude Sykes Chauncey U. S Joseph Horner E. F. Berry E. O. Ricketts

Ohio Board Grants Paroles At London Prison Farm

The Ohio Board of Paroles granted 12 paroles from 63 cases at London Prison Farm. One parolee is Bert Lee Juniper of Athens for a second degree murder dated February 1, 19%.

Columbus Jan Ohio Board of Paroles London Athens Bert Lee Juniper

Hopkins Men Out From CWA Payroll Won't Regain Jobs

Aets Says Hopkins S Santa Monica California. Our ble and amiable Secretary of State Cordell Hull returned from a conference. Delegates climb over the back fence in the dead of night when they get back. The New Deal has gained us many friends and the best friend is neighbors. Give the Philippines freedom and remove the god-father clause from the Cuban treaty to be called brother not big brother. Yours, BIG ROGERS.

CWA Congress Aets Hopkins Dom

Women Sought for State Liquor Stores Jobs

The Ohio State Liquor Control Board faced a dispute over hiring women for store positions. Commissioner Thompson urged openings for women as cashiers and clerks in larger stores, arguing examinations should include women if legal, while the chairman and attorney general’s department claimed women cannot be employed in stores. The board split evenly on the motion to favor employment of women where permitted by law.

Columbus State Liquor Control Board Gottself Lockwood Thompson Cleveland Civil Service Commission Edward T. Dixon Cincinnati Civil Service Commisson Attorney General's Department Thompson

Democratic Leaders Expected To Resign

Washington January 2 The Roosevelt push to separate government from party interests gains momentum with more resignations expected from the Democratic National Committee. The disclosure shows members who hold federal office must give up one post, including the chairman and vice chairman and five committeemen.

Washington Roosevelt Srodand Democratic National Committee

Ohio Relief Commission Receives Fund Requests

The Ohio State Relief Commission in Columbus today received requests from counties across the state for additional poor relief funds this month. A meeting is set for tomorrow to act on the requests, with 58 Civil Works projects totaling 114,042 dollars approved to be kept in reserve for placement or until further CWA funds arrive from Congress, including Athens Meigs and Washington counties.

Columbus Ohio State Relief Commission Farty Congress Athens Meigs Washington

Denison Professor Injured in Newark Hit-and-Run

Dr. H. R. Hundley English literature professor at Denison University was hospitalized with several fractured ribs after being struck by a hit-and-run driver while crossing a Granville street. Authorities search for the motorist.

Newark H. R. Hundley Denison University Atreet Granville

NRA Seeks Credit Aid for Small Businesses

NRA assigns Division Administrator A. D. Whiteside as special assistant on credit and finance to address small business credit under recovery codes. He will work with Col Robert H. Montgomery to study merchandise costs and selling price provisions and related administrative actions.

Whiteside Washington NRA A. D. Whiteside Whiteride Robert H. Montgomery

Woman Sacrifices Self for Two Pet Canaries

In Santa Parrish Calif on January 23 Mrs Jennie McNamara 60 died rescuing two pet canaries from a burning home. Her husband Patrick tried to reach her but was kept from entering as flames trapped the woman and birds inside the house.

Jennie McNamara Patrick

Co Leader of Bandits Shot and Captured in Kansas Prison Break

Paola Kansas January 23 Hob Brady co leader of seven desperadoes who escaped from the Kansas State Prison at Lansing lay in a Morgue here riddled with police bullets Four of his convict companions were back at Lansing in solitary confinement Oklahoma authorities pushed search for the remaining two Brady was killed and Tommy McMahon Fred Cody and Kenneth Young were captured in a gun battle with Miami County officers Charlies Clifton McArthur was arrested in Kansas City Missouri Jim Clark and Frank Delmar believed to have gained refuge with confederates in the Oklahoma bills

Paola Kan Hob Brady Kansas State Prison Lanewing Lansing Oklahoma Jim Clark Brady Frank Delmar

Delinquencies Strike Ohio Schools Amid Tax Debts

In Columbus on January 7, the state education director reported that millions will be lost to schools this year due to heavy tax delinquencies. District reports to Dr. B O Skinner show delinquent sums. Some districts note over 1 million dollars due, shrinking 1934 terms by about a month in the northeast.

Buckeye Columbus B. O. Skinner Doctor Skinner

Ohio Firm Wins State Route 31 Paving Contract

Columbus January 23 The State Highway Department awarded Dunn Kolleragers Construction Company of Carey Ohio the contract to pave 980 mile of brick and build a concrete beam bridge on State Route 31 between Logan and Lancaster in Hocking County. Bid 969 760.

Columbus State Highway Department Dunn-Kolleraed Wards Construction Company Carey Ohio Logan Lancaster Hocking County

Gold policy hearings outline effects on wages and debt

Senate Banking and Currency Committee heard two economists explain the Roosevelt gold plan. Warren and Rogers testified that a stronger dollar under gold would raise business activity, safeguard salaries, and ease debt payments, while inflation would be moderated under supervision.

Washington Senate Banking and Currency Committee Roosevelt George ¥. Warren James Harvey Rogers Warren Rogers

Missing for 10 Days Man Blames Amnesia

A Cincinnati man identified as Forrest Campbell says he was missing since January 1 due to amnesia. Campbell, 2% Washington DH, walked into a police station claiming memory loss and unclear whereabouts for reasons he cannot recall. He left home in a car but cannot remember its fate.

Cincinnati Forrest Campbell Washington Campbell

Larger Navy Favored By House Committee

The House Naval Affairs Committee voted unanimously to report favorably the Vinson Bill to expand the U S Fleet to treaty limits. Admiral Standley warned that failing to reach treaty strength endangers national safety.

House Washington Jan Naval Affairs Committee Vinson United States

Radio Chain Linking 24 Sheriff Offices Delayed

Link of 24 northwestern Ohio counties by direct wire from Findlay sheriff radios will take another week. R C. Ondorndorff, trustee chairman, said operation here will focus on tests at 1682 kilocycles until the circuit wiring with taps at police headquarters and sheriffs offices is completed.

CWA layoffs persist despite proposed funding rise

Hopkins says 46,000 Ohio workers will not be restored even if Congress replenishes the fund with 5.35 billion. He notes Ohio and 12 other states exceed available funds as demobilization proceeds and warns of continued job losses through May 1.

Washington U.P Civil Works Administration Ohio Congress CWA Harry L. Hopkins

Build Up Navy Urged by Admiral Standley

Admiral William H. Standley, chief of naval operations, told the House Naval Affairs Committee that failure to build the United States fleet to treaty strength endangers national safety. He cautioned that no immediate danger exists but world conditions are troubled and emergencies can arise at any time.

William H. Standiey Naval Operations Washington Jan United States William H. Standley House Naval Affairs Committee Standley

Toledo Woman Seriously Injured After Car Crash

Mrs. Maude Shepherd, 40, en route to Toledo Hospital where her husband had died, was seriously injured today in a motor crash.

Toledo Maude Shepherd

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