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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1935
Page
1
AP reports a $34 program in Ohio aims to aid the needy and jobless, with provisions for pensions and state and federal relief funds. Davey outlines next steps in a proclamation while lawmakers debate allocations and exclusive rights to disburse payments.
A fragmented notice appears to announce an event or sale with unclear details. Readable elements include possible names and a Sunday reference, but the exact action, place, and organizers remain uncertain.
Mrs Julia Pulcheon, 83, experienced a permanent waving machine for the first time at an Arlington beauty parlor. She told the attendant to proceed after admiring the result in a mirror, noting she had her hair bobbed four years earlier and had not heard of these machines before.
An unsigned note mailed from Columbus on September 12 threatens Ohio Governor Martin L. Davey with death, claiming he faces the same fate as Huey Long. The letter, written in poor spelling and on map paper, was delivered to the governor’s office and turned to a federal postal agent for investigation. Davey’s security detail has escorted him on trips around the state.
Baton Rouge report says Huey P. Long loyalists ready to bargain with the national administration to ease post assassination tensions. Rumblings among close associates led to eliminations as the Roosevelt era scrutiny of income tax probes lingers over Long’s era.
Logan report says prosecutor Gerald Lanning had no contact with federal authorities over James Davis's unlawful killing case tied to Camp Logan. Davis involved in death of Oliver Irvin Ford in Lancaster. grand jury presentation planned for October.
Governor Davey appointed C. Ellis Moore of Cambridge A N Mitchell of Martins Ferry Dr Harry Hubbard of Tiltonville and Charles D Fogle of Marietta as members of the Northwest Territory Commission to aid preparations for the territorys 150th anniversary celebration in 1937.
Ohio Governor Davey accuses Attorney General John W. Bricker and Auditor Joseph T. Tracy both Republicans, of colluding with GOP legislators to defeat a bill for old age pension funds. He replies to Rep Ed S. Rose urging a special session to aid elderly pension recipients.
Instructions to Edward Eberst deputy game protector direct strict enforcement of the five rabbits per day bag limit. Southern Ohio hunters protest late squirrel season opening but gains are not allowed. Local sportsmen say they won’t buy licenses as squirrels may have left the district before October 1.
Pomeroy reports a $5,000 Syracuse bond issue failed by three votes in a special election. The proposed funding would cover sidewalk construction and repair costs for government projects, with 128 in favor and 74 against, short of the required 65 percent pass rate.
More than 38 percent of Kenton High School's 1935 graduates will attend college this fall, a sharp rise from last year when 11 percent enrolled. The class reports likely to pursue higher education as they move from high school to college programs.
President Roosevelt outlined a six week plan with 85 million dollars for direct relief as temporary works under Harry Hopkins to fill the gap until permanent public works under Ickes expands. He said 250 million from the four million fund will mostly fund temporary jobs and accelerate relief goals by November while considering permanent projects with four rules for approval and a 200 million direct grant program to states and municipalities matched by local funds.
Announcement from Senator William Gibbs McAdoo aged 73 and former treasury secretary that he would marry Doris Crose a 23 year old public health service nurse was made today at his office in Washington.
New York. Petite aviator Laura Ingalls set a women’s west to east nonstop record in a Lockheed Orion monoplane. She landed at Floyd Bennett Field after 13 hours 5 minutes from Los Angeles, aided by radio compass failure that caused a overshoot. She would have tied the no stop mark for men and women if not for the instrument malfunction.
Relief officials in 11 counties anticipated little hardship as they shaped final plans for taking over Monday the task of caring for their own needy. Federal Relief Administration would start in these counties to liquidate its statewide direct relief set up, most officials have completed policies for home control.
Meigs County funds allocated by the federal government will finance rebuilding the Chester mill dam on Shade River. Dor Schaefer, Meigs County Fish and Game Association chair, says engineer William Owens confirms start of work. The county’s share is about $12,000 with plans for additional small dams after site surveys.
An auto crashed into a parked truck on Route 28 three miles south early today. The impact killed one person and injured three others. Police and emergency responders as well as investigators arrived at the scene to document the collision and determine fault.
Westchester Pa Henry Huddleston Rogers III released on $2500 bond after being held since Thursday over the death of Evely Hoey at the Indian Run farm. William J Kelly also freed. inquest set next Thursday to determine if the death was suicide. Parents and many friends reject suicide theory. Morris Ernst to represent the Hoe yns while James W Gerard leads Rogers defense. Autopsy finished with results pending. chauffeur says Hoey did not appear intoxicated minutes before the shooting.
SPRINGFIELD fourth district prosecutor Orville Wear planned an injunction suit to test the constitutionality of the Armbruster Lawrence road bond refunder measure. The bill requires counties to contribute 10 percent of motor vehicle tag fee revenues to a bond retirement fund. The action targets Harold Froass Clark County auditor and county commissioners on behalf of counties opposing the plan. If needed the case would go to the Supreme Court. Rep. C H Armbruster says the measure will stand a court test.
A $500 check from the Ohio Bankers Association will reward John Boyd, teller at Alliance First National Bank, for refusing to open the vaults during a threat by a Lima State Hospital inmate. Police surrounded the suspect’s home after Boyd notified them. Rufus Putnam Training School to open Monday with Athens public schools. classes at 8:30 am for registration.
In Steubenville an accidental gun discharge during a demonstration by Dayton Haluska fatally struck Mrs. Margaret Buftone age 48 and wounded her nephew Marcus Grafaio age 17. The incident occurred Thursday night as friends watched.
Bob Bonner found two wrens had built nests on the chassis frame of his small roadster while the car was being greased at a local station. The nests rested over the rear springs and held six tiny eggs with undamaged fragile shells.
A strike at Novelty Advertising Company in Coshocton escalated as seven armed men entered the plant under what they claimed are company orders. About 300 workers surrounded the site with clubs and bricks while officials debated a statement and police guards were reinforced. Governor Davey was asked to deploy National Guard troops.
Dana Lee Tom a 16 year old boy and son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lee Tom showed slight improvement at Sheltering Arm Hospital after a Tuesday night shooting. Doctors noted a lower fever and brighter demeanor though danger remained. John Parker a 19 year old Athens show producer confessed to the shooting and stayed in Athens City Jail awaiting the wound outcome before charges.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lewis Morris age 56 who died at the family home on Hooper Ridge Wednesday night after a stroke of paralysis will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 oclock at the Hooper Ridge Church with burial in the cemetery adjoining She leaves a husband two daughters Mrs Everett Mone Cleveland and Mrs James Mesehh er Amenville and four grandchildren One daughter Edith preceded her in death She also leaves three sisters Mrs Harvey Wolfe Mrs Spicer Kierns Hooper Ridge and Mrs Clinton Brown and a brother RE P McDaniels of North Liberty Indiana
Mrs Martha Calvert, 52, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her husband Frank Calvert saying she acted in self defense. Prosecutors said the gun was found in a corn field after the scuffle over a shotgun. Edith Wilson and three others escaped serious harm in a Baton crash as their car went through a guard rail and down a verge.
At Xenia on September 19 the 67th reunion of the 110th Ohio Volunteer Infantry will honor only three of the original 1100 Civil War soldiers who marched off with the regiment.
London reports Premier Laval pledging to enforce League covenants with financial sanctions if Italy attacks Ethiopia. Rome calls Laval’s speech balanced while outlining France’s solidarity with Britain. Ethiopia mobilizes, Britain concentrates warships near Suez as Italy maneuvers in the Med.
Secretary Hull urged a peaceful settlement of the Italo Ethiopian tension, invoking Kellogg Peace Pact duties. President Roosevelt endorsed the appeal at Hyde Park and affirmed U S neutrality and embargo on arms if war erupts abroad.
Logan Ohio staff special reports the October grand jury will convene on October 7 with at least 40 cases to investigate. County magistrates expect more cases before the date. Prosecutor Gerald W. Lanning cites more felony cases than usual including an unlawful killing inquiry, forgery, incest, and carrying concealed weapons.
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