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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1935
Page
1
Washington reports Gov L Daves and Ohio officials spar over federal relief funds. Hopkins accuses the relief setup of waste while urging the Fed to assume control, arguing state power limits and threats of higher taxes unless efficiency improves.
The fragment describes Morris a 24 year old woman from Burd County who died at 3:90 o'clock from appendicitis. It mentions her parents, D R Morris, and activities including high school in the area, Ohio University, Pi Beta Phi sorority, and a position as a county old age insurance investigator. The service was held Tuesday afternoon at a church with Rev. Orler officiating.
A local tribute honors an unnamed worker at Wolf Run Mine for loading coal. The event notes a special train excursion and promotes continued service with several references to the Y Association and a will.
Havana reports a weekend of fighting with ten dead including Miguel Aracil and Juan Marta Munoz. Desolated Marianao streets hostile guards patrols and looting of Tan gana magazine highlight the chaos as Cuba declares a state of war under President Mendieta.
John D. Rockefeller Sr. recovers from a winter cold at the Casements in Ormond Beach. Guards keep crowds distant while family aims for absolute quiet as doctors foresee a possible five more years to reach age 100.
Invitations sent to 213 Ohio high schools for a district meeting of the Ohio Home Economics Association at Ohio University in Athens on March 23. Dr Velma Phillips announces tours of campus and department, a Lindley Hall luncheon, consumer education talks, and a Nursery School film program plus a student play. Schools listed include Athens Chillicothe Jackson Lancaster Marietta Logan Nelsonville Portsmouth Zanesville New Lexington Chauncey Glouster Middleport Pomeroy.
Athens County treasurer G. D. Gorham reports higher weekly sales of tax receipts last week, second only to the first week after the state levy began. Auditor C. O. Gibson sent a $3,308.57 check to the state, with the county earning $3.40 for handling the stamps.
Balloting among Automobile Workers Union members at the Fisher Body Plant in Cleveland showed an overwhelming strike favor. An unofficial count reported about 93 percent of voters supported striking, said union official John C. Barskites. The striking minority comprised the remainder of plant workers.
State Police seek a man described as a known degenerate in connection with the brutal murder of Richard Streicher, a 7 year old. A hotel report notes the suspect was seen buying a bag of candy last Tuesday, guiding detectives to the lead.
Ohio lawmakers return for a tumultuous session with a $5 million parochial school aid bill and a governor’s request for $16 thousand in extra expenses on the agenda. Public hearings on the aid measure are set for Tuesday and Wednesday. The week also brings fights over free text books for students.
Alfred Harman says he is guarding a gold-bearing vein on his Lawrence County farm near Rappsburg with a shotgun. A tomato can of pay dirt tested at Huntington WV for $11, and he notes the vein appears to be widening as the area lies across the Gallia County line.
Delegates from nearly every Ohio county arrive in Cleveland for the annual Ohio State convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution to participate in meetings and events.
At First Christian Church Columbia 300 attendees watched 15 dancers from Christian College perform a hymn based interpretive dance. The dancers moved to piano and singing, their formations symbolizing supplication humility and prayer during the Sunday night experiment.
Last rites were held for Mark H. Shank former Akron and Larain attorney who died in the Arkansas electric chair Friday at St Patrick's Cemetery Kent His widow who fought to save him from the chair after his conviction for the poison murder of Alvin Colley and three members of the Colley family had been seriously ill due to a collapse before the execution
Washington reports a postponement of the wage conference between Appalachian Region operators and the United Mine Workers until Tuesday afternoon due to missing statistical data. Operators rejected the miners demands for a 10 percent wage increase and a 5 1 2 hour work week while union leaders warned of a work stoppage on April 1 if no agreement is reached. current contracts expire March 31 while fuel competition and rising costs pressure both sides.
Governor Davey urged public backing for his fight against what he calls autocratic federal control of relief administration. The Ohio Unemployed League pressed for higher cash relief and faster distribution amid political crossfire from George H. Bender and others.
Fifteen planes left Selfridge Field to search for Cadet Milton A. Lampl who was last heard from Sunday evening after departing Cleveland Airport on a return flight. Dense fog across southeast Michigan delayed night searches.
The Ohio relief commission approved an FERA project to beautify Ohio State University campus with 1500 shrubs and trees at an estimated cost of 30934 dollars. The plan covers planting and related improvements on university grounds in Columbus.
Greece enters day eleven of its revolution with no peace in sight as rebels claim sweeping victories and government forces fear defection. The report notes the safety risk to foreign correspondents, radio signal seizures, and potential unrest in Macedonia threatening American tobacco interests and Grecian trade valued at over 35 million dollars.
Washington reports claim no direct inflationary impact from using 2.8 billion dollar devaluation profits to retire government bonds. Treasury argues currency totals should not change, while Col. Leonard P Ayres states the move has no inflationary implications beyond individual interpretation.
A historical document states Soviet Russia sold the full title of the Chinese Eastern Railway to Manchoukuo for 10. 0090 yen about 39 100 dollars. The agreement began Monday night at the official residence of Foreign Minister Koki Hirota.
Corbitt Size more and his brother Annie age 21 were arrested in Hinton West Virginia after writing letters to a girlfriend that led authorities to capture them. Sheriff William Ravach said the pair faced carping jail charges and were jailed March 27 1934. The girl who received the letters provided information that led to their capture.
Washington reports a string of economic statements showing rising production and stronger employment prospects. The Chamber of Commerce of the United States cites a definite ascent in production and a four month period of improvement. The AFL notes revival currents gaining strength and real increases in buying power. Securities officials hail a thawing capital market with a $45 million Pacific Gas and Electric refunding issue. Dawes predicts relief by July but warns for a balanced budget to avoid future shocks. Commerce says industrial output for January–February 1995 was the best for the period in five years with 19 percent higher employment pay than a year earlier. Corporate reports show United States Steel narrowing losses, Bethlehem Steel returning to profit, and Westinghouse improving net income.
In a letter from Banta Monica, Will Rogers admires Oliver Wendell Holmes for bequeathing his fortune to the government amid a public debate on taxation and national service. He argues that Holmes’ gesture reflects gratitude for the country’s benefits and contrasts it with widespread selfishness.
Dr Arch D Behultz of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce warned that current educational costs threaten the state treasury. In a 70 page pamphlet, State Aide to Common Schools, he critiques funding methods and cites surveys from Ohio and several nearby states noting rising per student costs and shifts in who bears the expense. He argues educators must justify the large per capita increases in educational expenditures.
Clyde O Gibson assumed the role Monday as Auditor of Athena County succeeding J Clyde Edmundson whose term ended Saturday at midnight. The new staff includes Ralph Filiott Nelsonville James Whaley Hebbardaville Mrs Grace Riley and Miss Erma Betts as they learn their duties. Marvey B Sage, a veteran taxation expert and former state inspector, was offered a position but will likely return to the office later.
Cleveland dispatch notes the steel industry showed a two point gain last week lifting the national average to a new level as orders surged and production rose in the auto and agricultural implement sectors ending a three week slump.
A muddy, turbulent Hocking River flowed under Herrold's Mill and bridges at Athens after Sunday rain. Bottom land west of Athens flooded over 300 yards. Margaret's Creek overflowed, water near New Marsh Field Road. River rose 1.90 feet since Sunday. rainfall 1.12 inches. Monday noon temps 55 with more rain. colder forecast. DETROIT The Rev Father Coughlin to air Monday night addressing Johnson's speech on radi priests and Huey Long.
Athens AP dispatch says 3,000 rebel officers and soldiers surrendered to loyalist troops while others flee toward the Turkish Bulgarian frontier. Reported 4,000 total casualties over 48 hours with guerilla resistance expected to last weeks.
Cincinnati residents will see five years of lower gas rates after Sunday approval by the city council. Union Gas and Electric Company plans rates 3 to 2 percent below current charges and will refund about $2.12 million to consumers, with individual refunds up to a likely amount. Current pricing starts at 35 cents per 1,000 cubic feet, then drops five cents per 5,000 cubic feet, and increases beyond 25,000 cubic feet.
Morgantown West Virginia three men were trapped after a mine explosion at Pursgrovease Coal Company. The first blast trapped them while nine other workers escaped to the pit entrance before a second blast occurred. State mine department rescue crews were trying to enter the mine to reach the trapped workers.
Athens pastors in eastern Ohio say the Clark Gable issue is trivial and a publicity stunt by the evangelist who urged prayers for the film star. They note many have not seen Gable on screen but praise church efforts to clean up movies and acknowledge the campaign's impact.
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