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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1933
Page
1
A leaked convention report outlines a looming financial crisis with a projected 10 million dollar revenue shortfall and a 50 million dollar tax base impact. It notes a 10 mill limit, needs for funds to support state operations, and debate over gas and road taxes amid labor and policy tensions.
A fragmented report notes the Pennsylvania mine workers union vote results and related banking actions. It mentions deposits, investigations, and officials including a bank chief investor, with references to Ohio savings and time testimony and council involvement.
H N Burgett announced a four day extension for the Community Chest campaign after many workers requested more time. The drive will now close Tuesday night, with praise for volunteers going door to door and contributors large and small. An unusual donation came from W F Reeder who gave a cow to be sold for Chest funds.
Ohio University fathers and students pack Memorial Auditorium for Dad's Day events ahead of Saturday's Ohio Wesleyan game. Coach Don Peden lauds the team as the finest yet, with band director C W Janssen coordinating musical participation and a trio of one act plays tonight.
Alfred B. Koch 49 president of LaSalle & Koch Company department store and prominent Toledo civic leader died Thursday night after a heart attack during a semi final wrestling bout at the Toledo Coliseum. He was a director of R. H. Macy & Co. and twice served as president of the National Retail Dry Goods Association.
Three persons were killed when a passenger and mail plane crashed on a farm seven miles north of Ottawa. Police said the accident occurred today as details were being gathered.
In Akron on November 24, Rose Winer splashed lye in husband Harry W. Winer’s face after accusing him of infidelity. The 47 year old auto wrecking plant operator is blinded. two daughters Gertrude and Sylvaia, 17, suffered minor burns. Rose Winer burned while defending herself. Police report her motive was protecting the family.
Dayton relief workers transferred to CWA re employed on a state highway project refused the job citing $14.50 weekly for 30 hours as too low. CWA director Mark Esshbaugh warned charges of non support might be filed and family relief would be provided if they were sent to the workhouse. The men compared with higher $15 weekly CWA wages.
The administration proposed a federal alcohol control commission to regulate all distilled spirits sales after repeal. It would oversee production limits and pricing across wholesale, retail, and by the drink, with commissioner James M. Doran warning that prices too high could boost bootlegging and prices too low could spur excess consumption.
Gallipolis, November 24. Chauncey C. Sheets, 45, of Thivenir, sustained a broken leg when a pole fell in his tobacco barn while he was stripping tobacco. He was admitted to Holzer Hospital.
Belford Nelson and staff in Athens County Civil Works office finalize payroll for over 1,000 men working on county roads the first four days of the week. Pay checks valued at over 1 million dollars will be issued Saturday in workers communities rather than at the Athens central office.
Arthur Coffey of Columbus pleaded not guilty to failing to provide for a minor child when arraigned before Magistrate Carl H. Porter. Coffey was released on $500 bond after being brought from Columbus Tuesday night by Constable Co L Steppe. his wife Nelle filed the affidavit. Blaine Haning of Waterloo Township was found guilty of possessing intoxicating liquor and fined $100 plus costs, with a $200 appeal bond posted as his attorney indicated an appeal. Haning was arrested Tuesday by Constable Frank White.
Columbus November 24 Spurgeon Bell an Ohio State University business expert says the economy’s recovery begun last summer should continue with better retail trade a halt in price reactions and revival of foreign trade as favorable signs.
Westerville will shut its lone beer parlor as the November 7 referendum certified today by city manager Ross Windom. Charles Taylor, operator, was notified of the closing date set for tomorrow.
Oil Administrator Ickes announced a board to study wage differentials between skilled and unskilled workers in the oil industry. The board would recommend retroactive pay differences back to Sept. 2 once established.
Officials charged Marion County spent more than 1,000,000 illegally from May 12, 1930, to Aug. 7, 1932. Expenditures lacked proper certificates showing legal appropriation and treasury status, per a report to State Auditor Tracy by State Examiner William A. Corbett. No recovery findings were made, but compliance with the law was urged. Dr Alice Lindsay Wynekoop confessed to murdering her daughter in law Rheta Wynekoop, Chicago officers reported. Earle Wynekoop, husband of the slain woman, sought information from his mother after the confession.
In Newark Colorado a damage suit against the city was declared a mistrial after the attorney Frank Bridgeman’s lawyer Glenn Kreider finished arguing when Kreider's wife rose and urged jurors to disregard the defense. Judge Frank E. Slabaugh cited Mrs. Kreider's illness as the reason.
President Roosevelt called for early tranquility in Cuba and outlined his policy toward the island republic. He announced the withdrawal of Sumner Welles as ambassador, to be replaced by Jefferson Caffery who will serve as envoy and then return to the State Department duties.
Columbus hosts the ninth annual convention of Ohio county treasurers with a planned discussion on a new taxation system. Delegates from county offices attend to evaluate proposals and potential impacts on state revenue.
Ethel Schott seeks to overturn a 1982 judgment of 2500 dollars won by Garnet Bretz for alienating the former wife’s husband Carl Bretz. She alleges a juror warned a key witness before and after oath and that Bretz influenced a boy to testify, denying a fair trial.
Sir John Simon told the House of Commons that Britain urged France to pursue direct negotiations with Germany on disarmament. He rejected drafting a convention without Germany and said Germany should be a partner, not a target, in the talks to understand its stance.
The condition of Dr H Bing has shown marked improvement and doctors expect he will be out of danger soon. He underwent an operation and blood transfusion last Friday at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. The Bing family from Cleveland has returned home after visiting.
BEVERLY HILLS Calif The Cubans sent a big delegation to Montevideo to attend a peace conference and left the home front short handed. A U S stamp printer misprinted 24 cent air mail stamps causing a loss of twelve thousand dollars. upside down would have brought a hundred thousand. The note calls Sprague’s departure in a huff and accuses Roosevelt of inflation.
Gallia County officials travel to Columbus to discuss Civil Works Administration funds with Adjutant General Frank Henderson. The group considers issuing 44000 in bonds against public utilities and nuisance tax funds, with Dec 1 looming to place workers. The plan relies on nuisance tax receipts next February and faces some voting hesitation from Commissioner Davis.
Governor George White and Highway Director O W Merrell discussed changes to how automobile licenses are distributed after complaints that deputy registrars were appointed on a political basis. Officials of the Ohio State Automobile Association opposed limiting license sales to authorized automobile clubs.
Paris reports a national coalition government or dissolution of parliament looms as President Lebrun searches for a successor to Premier Albert Sarraut whose government was toppled by the Chamber. Potential successors named include Camille Chautemps Georges Bonnet and Edouard Daladier.
Police say Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop confessed to chloroforming Rheta Wynkoop and shooting her in the basement operating room. The 67-year-old physician allegedly described weighing Rheta before the fatal anesthetic and killing her, amid a broader husband and family probe.
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