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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1936
Page
1
The miners union, led by Lewis, moves toward withdrawing from the American Federation of Labor amid a heated convention. Observers expect drastic action near future as factions debate loyalty to craft vs broad organized labor.
In Aldrich Missouri villagers burned the leaky roof branch line of the Kansas City Clinton and Southern Railroad after it was abandoned. Ties became firewood, the coal house turned into an outbuilding, Ozzie Young built a hog trough from the water tower and a hen house from planks, and Fred Jarnegan harvested a ten load hay crop from the former right of way. A separate note mentions Bruno Hauptmann and a Death House rule restricting a photograph for a young Mannfried visitor.
The fragment mentions a 19 year old from Pittsburgh aiming to win the title Miss of 1935 and being referred to as Miss of 1936 in a later note. Henrietta Leaver is named as a former clerk in a five and a dress context appears.
Speakers at a Rufus Putnam School meeting of WPA emergency education teachers in District No. 5 stressed creating lasting results. About 200 attended as Dr. I Landis outlined pooling resources to improve the program and extend benefits into public schools, with aim of immediate job readiness and better living. George R. Bryant H. M. Appleman and J. W. Penfold also spoke on WPA education roles and NYA assistance.
Millions across cities and towns including Warm Springs Ga contributed to the President's birthday fund to combat infantile paralysis. Organizers called the events grand successes though total contributions remained uncounted at day’s end.
In Scottsboro Alabama a transport truck carrying twenty Black convicts caught fire after a 30 gallon gasoline drum on board ignited. Guards Middlebrook and Wasson attempted rescues but two prisoners died of burns as fire consumed the cargo and scene drew onlookers.
Governor Martin L. Davey signed a law appropriating 11.5 million dollars to aid Ohio indigents through July 1 but called the bill the most atrocious. He named a bipartisan four member commission to administer funds as Judge Roy L. Wildermuth, Frank Kleinhenz, Mrs. E. B. Kiplinger, and Gomer Jones. The plan allocates 8.5 million to counties based on 1933 relief expenditures and a 3 million rotary fund for counties unable to issue poor relief bonds.
The Works Progress Administration reported a two week period ending last Saturday shows declines in direct relief in six counties while four counties rose, yielding a net drop of 1729 cases in Ohio's ten most populous counties and a total load of 84,367 cases.
The search for red flannels spans the nation from Maine to California after a Columbus inquiry finds near extinction. Alaska’s Volney Richmond says none in 20 years, while Utah Woolen Mills notes no current demand or supply. some reports mention gray and black garments recently inquired about.
Three dead and thirty-one injured after Reading Company express plunges 30 feet from a Susquehanna River bridge. A fourth unidentified Bucknell student was later counted among the injured.
Logan staff report Francis Kuhn a 45 year old miller died after being caught in belting at the Conkle Mill Rockbridge He was changing machinery in the basement when the accident occurred His body was flailed and several bones broken He was a milling partner with Fred Conkle his father in law and leaves a wife two daughters and two brothers Funeral arrangements are pending
Albert Woodruff a 73 year old former Athens resident died Thursday in Toledo of a heart ailment Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 o clock at Jones Funeral Home N Congress St Rev Albert G Jenkins will officiate Interment will follow at West Union Street Cemetery
In Columbus Felix J Wider faces possible continuance in his burglary trial after a state witness falls ill. Wider remains free on a $900 bond while another suspect in the Levett filling station burglary at Murray City is linked to a shooting by John Lovett.
Four men held up five employees of the National Bank of St Charles Illinois and escaped with between 15000 and 20000 dollars in cash. Police searched the area but no arrests were announced. Investigators pledged to pursue leads.
Union workers at the Firestone Tire & Rubber Co plant in Akron resumed operations after 58 hours idle with half-time pay. About 250 unionists voted at midnight to accept a company plan ending the sit down protest sparked by the suspension of Clayton Dicks following a clash with a non union worker.
Washington reports Senators Bulkley and Donahey defended Rep Mell G Underwood of New Lexington for federal district judge in Southern Ohio. The Franklin County League of Women Voters had criticized the appointment. Bulkley pledged assurances of qualifications while Donahey prepared a letter endorsing Underwood and noting DOJ approval.
Gov Hoffman’s questions on renewed Lindbergh baby probe are in New Jersey State Police files. Attorney General Wilentz, who won Hauptmann’s conviction, held a conference with State Police head Cal Schwarzkopf.
Attorney General David T. Wilentz said Governor Hoffman's order to reopen the Lindbergh kidnapping case contains no fragment of new evidence and that the case stands as is. He noted Schwarzkopf's records reportedly answer 12 governor questions on possible accomplices, ransom funds, and police shifts.
Gov Martin L Davey of Ohio declared in Columbus that he would be reelected in 1937 and that his campaign was already two thirds complete He said while enemies criticized he kept working and building support as he pressed ahead with the bid for a second term in office.
Will County State's Attorney Will R. McCabe declared at the state prison that Richard Loeb was deliberately murdered. He spoke during his investigation into the killing of the 1924 thrill killer by fellow convict James Day last Tuesday.
Irving Cobb notes a Cornell experiment producing non-odorous cabbage amid playful banter. He jokes about other scentless produce while warning such odorlessness could strip cabbage of its defense, leaving visitors unable to locate hotels by scent.
Rome reports a looming Italian response to new sanctions under Mussolini. Premier Mussolini may sever diplomatic relations while Italy strengthens its economy with three new taxes and a proposed 25 percent capital levy. Front reports say the war continues with focused military actions and a government pamphlet claims Ethiopian atrocities.
Attorney General John W. Bricker told Hamilton County and Young Republican Clubs that government should be a blessing not a burden. He launched his Southwestern Ohio campaign for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, urging no retreat from regulation and noting added state pages listing agency activities.
Washington Ohio paid 29 328 448 into the Federal Treasury last year on alcoholic beverages an increase of 10 797 0TR over 1934.
An array of 41 gambling machines of all sizes filled the police garage today after raids prompted by Mayor Le Schroy's drive to clean up illegal gambling.
A. L. Eppplinger of Americas Volunteer Fire Company describes racing from a pinochie game to assist victims after the Reading train plunged from a bridge into the Susquehanna. He recalls darkness, a snow covered canal bank, smashed windows, and volunteers guiding injured passengers to safety.
President Roosevelt signaled the need for new taxes to raise about 500 million dollars for Congress to consider. The final amount depends on a study of costs tied to a 2.249 billion dollar veteran bonus, with potential taxes rising to around 750 million if a 230 million figure is chosen.
Judge Frank M. Acton of Lancaster was assigned to hear the Laurelville Perry District election contest. After hearing counsel and some evidence, he took the matter under advisement. Until the contest is settled the three mill school levy remains uncertain. County board returns certified a three vote margin.
Sharon Pennsylvania reports the death of Fred Hassan Alderman age 0 a direct male descendant of the House of Munson British nobility He reportedly declined an offered title including a chance to become an English earl and held no other stated heirs.
In Dunn North Carolina a backwoodsman and his bride wed as Rev W H Carter officiated When the ceremony ended the groom presented a package wrapped in heavy paper The gift a quart of corn whiskey from a charred keg He claimed he made it himself and thought the minister would like it.
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