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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
1
Athens prepares for a two day dedication program at the new 30 acre airport site. A stunt flying display is set for Saturday September 22 with a night aerial feat after dark. John T Corro and veteran aviators headline as crowds exceed expectations.
The report outlines Farm Bureau stance on income tax and sales tax proposals tied to Ohio codes. It notes policy shifts from price codes to production and handling costs, with emphasis on utility taxes and dealer margins. The piece references governance by the federation and a legislative committee deliberating changes.
Fragmentary report describes a distress message from a vessel bound for Bewildering port while near the Hawaiian coast. The transmission mentions a plea for aid and ongoing search efforts by wireless stations and United States authorities.
Frank Hill, age 54, former Athens resident, was killed Tuesday night in Columbia Tennessee when struck by a vehicle in heavy fog. Relatives in Athens County learned of his death Wednesday afternoon. Burial will be in Athens. Hill, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs John Hill, worked in restaurants in Athens Lancaster and elsewhere for years. A sister Mrs Charles Weatherby lives in Athens a brother Barney Hill and a sister Mrs Nora Mercer live near Beaumont. Thomas H Ocey a cousin was seriously injured in the same accident. Police Chief E S Finsterwald received telegram from Columbia officers about Hill's death.
Gov George White moved to revoke permits of premises allowing gambling including slot machines and beer dispensaries. He ordered the liquor control department to act and asked county and police prosecutors and departments to enforce anti gambling laws.
In Brookline Massachusetts on September 13 Willie Turnesa, 19, delivered a sub par burst to reach four under after 15 holes in the fifth round of the United States amateur championship. He defeated Charley Yates of Atlanta in a bold display, eliminating Scottish contender Tony Torrance and the last foreign threat.
Judge Paul Jones said the Lake Shore Electric Railway receivership will be dissolved and the company sold if a strike is called on the Cleveland to Toledo line. Union workers voted to strike seeking 1929 wage scales while management says the line loses money despite economies under receivership.
Board of inquiry probes the Morro Castle disaster as officers of the Presidents Cleveland and captain Carey clash over lifeboat delays. Officers Peterson and Henderson demand Carey’s removal, citing judgment errors and lost lives. Willmott’s death prompt poisoning questions as radio operators are questioned.
Zanesville Ohio September 13 leaders indicated numerous pastoral changes in the Methodist Episcopal Church as the conference entered its third day. They expected approval of efforts to merge the Methodist Episcopal Church with the South and the Methodist Protestant Church, possibly ending the session by Monday.
A Butler County group of Communists failed to file sufficient signatures for a slate of county candidates after appealing to Secretary of State George S. Myers for more time. The petitions were deemed deficient by the county election board.
Jesse O Bryan 17 surrendered to Meigs County officers after confessing he accidentally killed his sister Mrs Hayes Will 24 during a quarrel at the Will home in Skinner Run Chester Township. He said he intended to shoot his brother in law 58 and fled then returned to Jackson with his brothers before surrendering. Authorities weigh charges.
New York Republicans and Democrats nominated 43 representatives in a crowded primary, the largest state delegation to date. Gov. Eugene Talmadge won Georgia's Democratic nomination in a landslide. Maryland backed Gov. Albert C. Ritchie for the Democratic nomination. Michigan backed Frank A. Picard to face Ar thur H. Vandenberg in November. Colorado renominated Gov. Ed C. Johnson after a close race with Josephine Roche. Arizona Democrats re nominated Sen. Henry F. Ashurst and Gov. Moeur. Isabella Greenway won a large Democratic nomination for representative-at-large.
About $25,000 was reported to have been extracted from six London business men as police sought to dismantle an alleged blackmailing ring in London Ontario.
In a humorous letter from WILL ROGERS, Rumania is praised as a real place and corn country. The note mentions Bucharest a city of 800000, Queen Marie by the sea, mountains, hogs, and English speakers, adding a political scandal and a sighting of Senator Joe Robinson at the Vienna opera.
The American Federation of Labor urged creation of a government run agency to coordinate a nationwide production program with input from business labor consumers and government. It warned unemployment is rising and emphasized planned production to meet needs while avoiding inflation and debt. It cited shortages of 6,000,000 homes and 11,000,000 automobiles.
Cincinnati report says Atlee Pomerene former U S senator and Teapot Dome prosecutor denies any link to the American Liberty League. He is said to have been named chairman of the Ohio division, the group critical of Roosevelt administration policies.
Dr William Henry Scott former president of Ohio State University and Ohio Universities will turn 94 on Friday. Now a philosophy professor emeritus in Columbus his long career spans education ministry and leadership at Ohio institutions. Born in Chauncey he began public school leadership at 22 during the Civil War era.
National Guard and police clashed with a 5 000 strong mob in Woonsocket Rhode Island as rioting and looting raged during a textile strike. One youth Jude Courtemanche 19 died from gunshot wounds eight others wounded as guardsmen restored order.
Marion Ohio September reports police and coroner investigate the death of Clarence B. Knuckle 47 telegraph operator found at rear of his home with a broken neck and facial cuts. Officials say verdict withheld until the investigation is complete.
The Ohio Democratic bloc named a five member committee and Senator Bulkley to press for easier federal loans. They will meet federal officials next Thursday to discuss liberalizing and speeding loans to homeowners farmers and industry to start money flowing again.
Washington Sept 13 War time profits of the Du Pont De Nemours Corporation were studied by the Senate Munitions Investigating Committee. With four Du Pont family members present the panel sought to show how much of the profits were invested in other American industries and the implications in recent years.
Callander Ontario reports the Dionne quintuplets have passed a critical period after a mild bout of intestinal toxemia in the last 36 hours, according to Dr. A R Dafoe the physicians noon statement.
George McEheny, a Seneca County farmer, faces a charge of selling milk without a state license at half the code price in Tiffin.
A brief item notes a girl’s travels sparking a mystery as details remain unclear. The report hints at scattered clues and unfolding events surrounding the young traveler’s journey.
Commissioner Landis announced the 1984 World Series will open October 3 in the American League park. If Detroit or New York wins, games are scheduled October 8 and 4 in Detroit and October 6 7 in New York with potential Detroit games starting October 8. Ford buys radio rights for 100000 with NBC and CBS to broadcast. Players from top four finishers share the fund.
Floyd Crossley, 38, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the August 15 crash that killed four girls in Youngstown. He received a sentence from one to twenty years in the Ohio Penitentiary after admitting to the Bernice Uber case, with counts involving Dolores Uber Nancy Lindsay and Lois Lindsay left pending. A police surgeon reported intoxication after the accident.
General John J. Pershing marked his seventy fourth birthday in Paris today while serving as chairman of the American Battle Monuments Commission. He interrupted his work to take a brief holiday in France.
Columbus plans a traffic safety drive with sixty citizens named as special policemen to observe violations and report them. The volunteers will serve without pay as a first step to cut the accident toll.
Rhode Island Governor Green asked President Roosevelt to dispatch federal troops to quell rioting in Woonsocket and Saylesville as 20000 federal troops, 1000 veterans and Rhode Island National Guard may be mobilized to support authorities. Sayles Finishing Co plans to close its Saylesville plant at 5 pm.
GENEVA Sept 13 Poland declared it will not abide by the general treaty for the protection of minority peoples effective immediately. The move shocks the League and undermines its core aim to safeguard minorities worldwide.
Six policemen led by a captain raided the Diario del Norte printing plant in Saltillo, damaging the press and stopping an edition from being printed. The paper has criticized Coahuila Governor Jesus Valdes Sanchez's administration.
Logan report says Clarence J. Brown and Martin L. Davey will be invited to the Southeastern Ohio Educational Association meeting to be held in Athens on October 26. Secretary G. B. Carr announced the plans.
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