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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1933
Page
9
Report notes a repeal mood as prohibition ends and bartenders rise in America. European influence spreads to American shores with new real liquor availability, inspired by Harry McElhone and the New York Bar scene.
County officials say the Grand Jury will conduct an investigation this week into a job matter in the Legislature. William H. Herner has pleaded not guilty to an indictment alleging solicitation of a $1,500 funeral direct service.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a political caption mentioning a dictator, cabinet officers, and anti hospital methods with references to America Germany and names like Stanley and J Pies. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent events or dates to form a proper summary.
In Rome on Nov 7 Premier Mussolini issued a marry or quit decree targeting bachelor Fascist executives and parliamentary candidates. The move fits his drive to boost births and strengthen the state, affecting figures including Augusto Rossi the ambassador to Washington.
Rutland residents attended various events including a soup supper by the K of P Lodge and families, a Merry Maid Class party, PTA meeting, and visits with friends in Athens. Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Denver Wise's mother and Andrew Gillyf of Holiday.
Governor Comstock called a special legislative session for November 22 to legalize hard liquor sales after repeal and to seek authorization for 30 million dollars in state bonds for institutional construction. He will also propose banking and insurance measures and may amend the old age pension act.
A review of era headlines shows promises unfulfilled from 1918 to 1932. Promoted dry law prosperity and youth benefit contrasts with crime, prison crowding, and high enforcement costs amid shifting public views.
Navy plans to ask Congress for a twofold program to expand to treaty strength by 1939 and to establish a permanent replacement fund. Admiral Standley said the $238 million public works construction leaves 101 ships totaling 204 380 tons after the 1936 treaty deadline without more funds. A key plan calls for an aircraft carrier and five light cruisers with six inch guns worth about $100 million, plus allocations for 65 destroyers and 30 submarines awaiting funding.
Cincinnati dispatch reports a gunman s bullet that killed Deputy Sheriff Dan Souders in December indirectly caused another death and left eight children orphaned. Souders was shot while questioning a payroll bandit and was followed home by his widow, Mrs. Elenore Sauders, 35, whose death was blamed on overwork and exposure.
Harold Weber, a four time Ohio amateur golf champion and multiple Toledo District champion, collapsed and died Monday in Albany New York. Weber was a prominent figure in Ohio golf and had long been associated with top regional wins.
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