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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1933
Page
1
A salesman connected to a company disappears after a trip from Williamstown. his wife reports he was last seen Jan 16 driving a Chrysler coupe. His brother and father are named, with authorities continuing to investigate his absence amid illness and World War veteran notes.
A state tax measure passed the committee aimed at funding home heating for all institutions in Ohio. The proposal, supported by Representative Roberts and related to utilities for heating, moves forward through the committee process.
A prominent educator faces a serious criminal charge after an incident that drew local attention. Authorities reported the case involved alleged wrongdoing tied to a member of the Jewish community, sparking calls for thorough investigation and public safety assurances.
The Glass Bill for banking reforms passes the Senate 54 to 9 ending a 21 day filibuster led by Huey Long. It moves to the House with Speaker Long warning of hearings and possible political battles. The measure aims to curb Fed credit diversion, allow limited branch banking, create a depositor aid liquidating corps, and require separation of Fed members from security affiliates within five years.
The U S S Akron battled a gale and neared Akron after being driven from the Atlantic. Ground crews and radiomen waited at Akron Municipal Airport as officials hoped for a sunset Lakehurst landing. The cruiser held 30 miles northeast of Cleveland with fuel to reach up to 10,000 miles and five days aloft.
In Charleston the West Virginia Senate passed a resolution urging Congress to submit the Eighteenth Amendment to a popular vote, a move already approved by the House. The House of Delegates voted to investigate State Road Commission contracts with building and supply dealers amid charges the 1933 fuel and oil contracts favored nonlow bidders.
In Tokyo on January 26 Minister of War Sadao Araki told the House of Peers Japan is striving to build a military air force equal to that of Soviet Russia. He cited Stalin's statement that Soviet five year plan progress is hampered by war preparations and urged adequate air equipment.
Mrs Hollis Shaner of Palmer Street placed a room ad in The Messenger classified section and rented her rooms after the ad appeared, illustrating how rumors and ads can accelerate filling vacancies.
Three one dollar bills circulating under Athens Chamber of Commerce guidance demonstrated the value of keeping money at home. The experiment tracked 27 transactions by noon, showing purchases from hotels to groceries and services across local stores.
Mt Carmel Illinois reports an emergency business moratorium by Mayor T D Wright and the city council closing about 100 business establishments after overnight talks with city officials and bank directors. Grocery stores a newspaper office utilities and railroad depots were exempted.
Beverly Hills report notes public demand for silver money value while Congress resists change and keeps it as currency use. Mentions Roosevelt relatives returning to favor and a popular cabinet member's wife writing a song titled My Homeland Yours Will, reflecting social interest amid economic talk.
Circleville police say three Columbus women Margaret McGraw aged 17 Clara Daniel 3% and an unnamed third instigated a jail break plan at the Pickaway County jail. They aimed to free five men held on burglary charges tied to the kidnapping of O M Beckett, bank cashier at Scioto Bank. Detectives learned of the plot after a prisoner visit. arrests ordered in Columbus and the women returned to Circleville.
Sheriff Bruce Pratt halted a public auction on Wallace H Kramp's farm near Bowling Green as about 700 Wood County farmers gathered to bid equipment at no more than 15 cents per item to save the 800 mortgage. John Cram faced a bid spike and was escorted out after a confrontational crowd threatened him.
Chinese leaders at Nanking decided to rely on the League of Nations for a settlement in Manchuria as long as justice is seen, ending rumors that China would quit. Leaders present included Marshal Chang Hsuweh Liang, Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek, Tuah Chi Jui, and former Finance Minister T. V. Seong.
Liquidators of the Commerce Guardian Trust and Savings Bank were granted a judgment of 13445.75 against Ohio Northern University for a three day promissory note dated May 31, 1931.
Portsmouth reports the death of Rt. Rev. Monsignor John E McGuirk age 86 pastor of Holy Redeemer Church. He was the oldest priest in the diocese and died Wednesday.
Luther Moland of Columbus was appointed chief of the state division of motor transport to succeed W. J. Ryan on February 1. A World War veteran and Ohio State University graduate Moland takes the post in Columbus offices.
Pomeroy Meigs Developing Company registered with capital of $25,000. Principals listed include Goldy Rubin Joe Rubin Isaac Altshul and Cedric W. Clark. located in Pomeroy Ohio with state filing dated January 26.
Athens County Democratic Executive Committee endorsed multiple postmasters and deputy officials at a Lincoln Street meeting. Endorsements include Bardin for Athens postmaster, Eberle for Nelsonville, Angi for Glouster, Stella Carter for Chauncey, Stanley for Albany, and Walden for Coolville, with other appointments to motor vehicle and election board roles.
Anglo American talks will focus on reducing Britain's 4.6 billion dollar war debt and other economic issues. Britain accepted Roosevelt's invitation to send envoys to Washington in early March, with Italy Czechoslovakia Lithuania and Finland also invited to present debt cases. Latvia to receive invitation. The British note was sent to Roosevelt at Warm Springs, Georgia.
Marietta, Jan. 26. S. C. Hartman, superintendent of the Washington County experimental farms, spoke before the Advertising Club of Marietta. He outlined farm management since the farms began 19 years ago and estimated farm earnings from improved methods, including better seed strains boosting cabbage and tomato yields and promoting potatoes as a money crop in truck farming areas.
Harry Weiss of Cleveland faced charges of malicious destruction of property tied to the Perrysburg dry cleaning plant bombing. The arraignment was postponed until Monday at his counsel’s request.
Jackson on January 26 reports the death of Bileworth McGhee 65 longtime cashier at the First National Bank here after a long tenure. He died at his home Wednesday, leaving the bank and community in mourning.
Ohio official F W Hall, a minister and Republican from Guernsey County, prepared to share details with prosecutors on a reported $1000 bribe offer to forget a bill cutting interest rates for Ohio chattel loan companies. Guernsey County prosecutor Willard D. Campbell will investigate and may convene a grand jury if warranted.
Police questioned three men then released them as they hunted a Brooklyn killer who strangled six year old Helen Sterler in a cellar near her home. Detectives linked the case to two earlier child murders in the same area and found a blue comb in a suspect’s pocket along with photographs of nude women.
James Cardillo, serving one to twenty years for cutting with intent to wound, was found with a .38 pistol in his valise during a routine baggage check at the Columbus penitentiary. Sheriff Clarence Dick of Lorain County drove Cardillo 126 miles from Elyria. the gun was unloaded.
The West Virginia Dairy Products and Ice Cream Manufacturers Association holds its annual convention on January 30 and 31 in Parkersburg. Guest speakers include Robert C. Hibben of the International Association of Ice Cream Manufacturers and three state dairy authorities from West Virginia University and the State Health Department.
Pittsburgh awards honored 30 people including Ethel Scurlock a stenographer who wrestled with an armed attacker to save her employer. Shaun Battary swam under water to free Kenneth Knight from a submerged car. Woodrouffe Bartley helped rescue Mary Mountain from a lake car crash in Maine.
In Dresden on January 4, police shot into a mob of 800 Communists, killing nine workmen and wounding 11 as chairs, tables, and beer mugs flew at officers. The incident followed earlier riots near Hamburg and sparked demands for a police inquiry.
City, county and federal officers joined in a search for hijackers who held up two men near Litchfield Summit County then forced them into a car and escaped with tires and rubber tiling valued at 15000 dollars.
An Athens Ohio entry lists three bronze turkeys and two hens for sale by Athens R. PD. Genuine poplar quilting frames priced at $2 per set. A housekeeper is sought in Reedsville. A white pig is found in Millfield. A 7 inch hand saw for home or farm use is $4.
Five women and three men were arrested by state prohibition agents in raids on speakeasies near the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Home. They were to be arraigned today before Municipal Judge C. J. Miner on liquor law violations. Governor George White ordered the raids following an Ackerman investigation into Homeville vice.
Five youthful prisoners attempted escape in Montgomery County district jail last night. One youth slid down a froAcece end floor and fled but was recaptured. other four were defeated in the escape attempt in Dayton.
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