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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1934
Page
1
In a prolonged battle, lawmakers fail to pass revenue measures with bitter blocs opposing relief for schools. The House and Senate face adjournment and potential tax bills. Two bills were adopted last night shaping future funds, with local aid and federal support at risk if taxes falter.
Patrol officials describe a broad crackdown on vehicle theft and related crimes across Ohio. Detectives note transportation of cars and securities violations extend across multiple counties, with boundary lines cited as complicating factors in enforcement.
Terrible day as an Ohio University student, Alice Dewey, is killed in a fatal shooting in Athens. Paul Dewey, age 4, loses a parent as the incident shocks the campus and families. Authorities report a family tragedy linked to a double wound, with a fellow student planning to withdraw from the term amid the chaotic events.
Meigs County strikers refuse to return to work after a conference with relief leaders. They demand restoration of the CWA relief standard and 50 cent wages. Picket lines to form in Pomeroy and Middleport Friday, with investigation to be completed Saturday. Major Braught warned return by Monday or risk action by the State Relief Commission.
The K. T. Crossen Post outlines plans for the Eighth District Legion Conference on May 13 at Athens High School with 29 posts from eight counties. Speakers include George W. Lawrence and Thomas W. McCaw. A parade at 1 p.m. features grand marshal Arthur Bledman and a trophy for the best marching musical unit.
State and federal governments unite to curb bootlegging with enforcement and a plan to lower liquor prices. A state survey will compare glass sales against state store purchases to detect bootleg liquor. Colonel Hughes says blending plants could cut prices if taxes are repealed.
LaDonna Bowles an 18 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dwight Bowles of 67 Stewart Street is recovering after doctors removed a peanut from her lung. The procedure performed in Columbus used a bronchoscope to locate and extract the peanut, which caused a lung obstruction and pneumonia.
Three Ohio State Penitentiary escapees remained at large after an all night hunt in Muskingum County. Frank Hardesty and his wife from Cambridge spotted the fugitives by a creek near Conesville, prompting renewed searches led by Coshocton Sheriff Jay Abbott, Coshocton Chief Ray Duling, and Game Warden E A Bailey with crews from Zanesville, Coshocton, Cambridge and guards from Roseville Brick Plant.
The Grace Liner Santa Lucia reported a dramatic encounter on April 25 in the Gulf of Darien as a 45 foot whale shark attacked the ship and impaled itself on the bow. The vessel arrived from Central American Porta with the stem slightly carved as evidence of the battle.
Leslie Lasch of Albany was arrested on U S Route 3 by State Patrolman Frank J Crume for operating an automobile while intoxicated. He was arraigned before Magistrate Carl H Porter who fined him 100 dollars plus costs and suspended his driving privileges for six months. The report notes this is the fifth such arrest in a week.
The note highlights buying options in the classifieds including White Leghorn roosters, refrigerators, a Victrola, records, and household sponges. It mentions places to buy soy beans for farmers and points readers in Nelsonville to the local column.
A petition to force a vote on a 30 hour work week bill backed by organized labor aims to return 3,000,000 unemployed to work. Administration opposition and NRA code constraints threaten the measure, with Labor Committee support but no Rules Committee path yet.
F L Paugh age 53 a Reedsville native was fatally shot at Rokeby Manor in Chicago by three masked men. He died in a Chicago hospital after being pistol whipped and shot multiple times while his wife Edith Irene Pfieffer stood nearby. Relatives here have no motive yet.
Samuel Insull, 74, four days from New York, faces fraud trial as an ordinary passenger. He recalled luxurious travel by rail and asked how he will stand the ordinary coaches on the journey to Chicago.
Hollywood May 3 John Gilbert fourth marriage ends as Virginia Bruce seeks divorce custody of their nine month old daughter Susan Ann. Bruce asks that the marital ties be dissolved and she receive custody by default.
Paris dispatch reports Examining Magistrate Andr Benon announced a complete confession of espionage against France’s wartime border defenses by German agent George Sybert after his arrest. The disclosure follows his capture in connection with espionage activities.
Merida Mexico May 3 reporting Katharine Hepburn American film star was granted a divorce after a long separation of over 300 days and sharp disputes over life and character making the marriage untenable.
Dillinger admits selling a gun to unknown buyer amid ongoing scrutiny. Police questioned the details as investigators review records and confirm the transaction timelines.
Milo Reno denounces the Roosevelt administration at the National Farmers' Holiday Association fifth annual convention in Des Moines Iowa. He accuses Secretary Wallace of pandering to political allies and calls for new cost of production price demands as 3 000 farmers from 14 states attend.
In Tucson on May 3 negotiations for a $15,000 ransom and the return of June Robles, a six year old kidnapped heiress, were reopened. Authorities gave abductors until this afternoon to deliver the money and free June, who had been missing eight days. If not accepted, search efforts would resume as requested by June’s father Fernando Robles to aid negotiations.
Frank M. Peters age 51 formerly of Athens died of pneumonia at 10 15 last night at his Cincinnati home He was president of Federal Union Life Insurance Co Cincinnati Peters born in Athens came to Cincinnati after Ohio University attended He organized the Federal Company in 1915 His mother Mrs Mary E Peters sister Mrs J K Barker live in Athens Two brothers John H and Ralph live in Fort Worth Funeral plans not completed but services and burial expected in Cincinnati
With spring here, Athens conducts Clean Up Week as city trucks remove large amounts of residential trash. They’ve cleared two of four zones and will work in the zone west of Court Street and south of West State today, with Friday’s route planned east of Court and north of Mill Street.
The FERA program in Athens County is sharply trimmed for May with a total allotment of 9 080 dollars, down from 16 699 in April. All FERA workers are laid off today as a streamlined system selects the most needy for new assignments, with foremen notifying men via assignment cards.
Silas H Strawn told 2 000 U S Chamber executives the new deal faces strong criticism from business leaders. He urged balancing the budget and revising securities rules before prosperity returns while recovery chief Hugh S Johnson warned NRA's fate depends on upcoming months.
A Senate Banking subcommittee report cites J. Arthur House and H. C. Robinson as leading the Guardian Trust Company of Cleveland into collapse. The bank closed a year ago amid speculation and inflated bonuses and loans that masked true losses.
W M Bath age 75 of Syracuse dies at home at 3 this morning. Born in Wales he leaves widow Jessie Bath two sons Murrell Maneraville and Douglas Syracuse two daughters Viola and Noe Cincinnati and two sisters Mrs Chloe Thomas and Mrs Maud James Columbus. Funeral arrangements not completed.
Firefighters from Athens Fire Department quickly extinguished a backyard waste blaze at 307 West Union Street involving garden stakes and a near spread to the garage. Fire Chief BR Melysius reported the incident finished this morning with chemical tank and multiple water applications.
Will Rogers criticizes the U S Chamber of Commerce gathering in Washington as a cavalcade of big business. He recalls meeting Jessie Jones head of the RFC and notes the irony as financiers are introduced while the RFC loans are noted on menu cards.
Southeastern Ohio growers report heavy damage to cherries plums and early berries from recent frosts. Some later varieties may still yield, but early fruit faces severe losses. Rome Beauty apples seemed spared while other blossoms suffered. Peaches were mostly killed by subzero temperatures in February and March.
Six children and the cattle truck driver were injured when a cattle truck struck a school bus on Boardman Canfield Road near Youngstown, as the bus stopped to discharge passengers. Virgil Bidecker, 2, the truck driver, said the bus had not fully stopped when the collision happened.
Athens County auditors received 2780.29 from April selective sales tax. Other counties reports include Gallia 923.36 Hocking 1620.85 Jackson 1650.47 Meigs 1214.77 Morgan 620.01 Perry 2278.49 Vinton 566.57 Washington 1446.20 A state total 491926.50 announced in Columbus by State Auditor Joseph T. Tracy.
Missouri officers from six Ozarks counties chase Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker after they reportedly fired on a highway patrolman and a truck driver. The pair travel with a second man and are heavily guarded as roads in the area are blocked.
In Chicago authorities press the search for John Dillinger with a large armed sweep. A car linked to the gang shows blood stained cushions and bandages, while bank robberies tied to George Nelson bolster evidence Dillinger was wounded and nearby.
London May 3 Britain will issue a diplomatic ultimatum to Japan aimed at stopping Nipponese trade encroachment in the Dominions. Cabinet plans, led by Walter Runciman, invite Japanese ambassador Tsuneo Matsudaira to discuss partitioning world markets and reducing Japanese textile exports or face a trade war.
POMEROY May 3 Staff Special Peter Fisher 82 died Wednesday afternoon at his Monkey Run home where he lived alone Funeral services set for 2 30 Sunday at Peace Evangelical Church with burial at Beech Grove Cemetery He was a native of Germany and is survived by his son George of Mansfield and sister Mrs Jacob Scholl of Monkey Run
Daily sales in Athens state liquor stores averaged 234.93 dollars for the first nine days and were disclosed in Columbus. April state wide average was 371 dollars, about seven dollars above the profitable minimum. Reported totals include Logan eight days 644.50 Athens nine days 2114.35 New Lexington eight days 427.20 Lancaster eight days 1707.90 Marietta thirty six days 4812.05.
Governor Ruby Laffoon of Kentucky scoffed at letters threatening his life and signing as "Dilling er Squad No. 13." The missives, postmarked Portamouth, demanded pardon for Neal Bowman, a criminal captured in Kentucky and awaiting trial for murder at the State Reformatory in Frankfort.
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