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Newspaper
Lancaster Gazette
Location
Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1936
Page
5
Warner Oland stars as Charlie Chan in Charlie Chan's Secret at the Palace Theatre. The three day run opens Thursday with Chan facing thirteen suspects and a deadly threat while solving the case.
London report says Norman Davis for the United States rejected Japan's call for a navy equal to the United States and Britain. He argued against a common upper limit and warned that such a plan would force major powers to scrap ships while smaller navies could grow. The conference adjourned at 5:50 pm after a session marked by stark disagreement. Britain, the United States, France, Italy and the British Dominions left without Japan as Germany and Russia may be invited later.
Stratford Ontario on January 15 local merchant says he found a painless tax method. A tax collector visits weekly to collect loose pennies from the shop. In seven months the pennies have been applied to his taxes.
Carole Lombard stars in Hands Across the Table at the Ohia Theatre Baltimore today and Thursday with Fred MacMurray and Ralph Bellamy. The comedy follows a manicurist and a socialite playboy as they scheme to marry for money, producing many laughable situations.
United Press reports Senate in recess as the munitions committee hears Morgan partners. The House debates an independent offices bill.
Eyewitness accounts describe a devastating air wreck in a swampy area with bodies buried in mud and water. Nathan Porter’s body identified by Prudential Insurance notice. mail scattered along a 200 yard debris path. Rescue workers and natives assisted under heavy conditions as 260 people watched, with ambulances and undertakers processing the scene.
New York stock quotes show varying gains and losses across sectors with utilities and industrials leading moves. Key names listed include Am Cor, Coca Cola, Westinghouse, Goodyear, Anaconda, Kennecott, and Penn Oil among others as traders digest economic signals.
Bond issues approved at the last election drove most tax increases. The list shows new and old rates for Amanda Township, Violet Township, Walnut Township, Rushville, Pleasantville, and other districts, with figures like 12.70, 16.90, and 14.50, detailing changes in 1935 1936 assessments and district names such as Amanda School District Carroll School District and Liberty Union District.
In Cleveland on January 15, defense attorneys planned to wrap up the case for Ray Potts, former Summit County Sheriff, as six or seven minor witnesses were expected to testify over two days. The government’s witnesses included John Lavery, who testified he collected bootlegger payments of about 200 dollars monthly for Potts.
Washington January 13 farm leaders back Sen. George Norris Nebraska Liberal Republican proposal to curb Supreme Court power and craft an AAA substitute. Norris tells the Senate agriculture committee a new law should limit 5-4 and 6-3 rulings while farm groups urge processing tax impoundment as court-ordered refunds are debated.
Probate records show Albert Bitner of Baltimore left an estate valued at 4236. Appraisers listed are C. M. Wagner W. J. Shreyer and N. B. Swartz. Injunction suits against lake officials over a game preserve at Buckeye Lake proceed before Judge F. M. Acton. Plaintiffs include Emma Cooperrider Lilly B. Bright Marie Neeley and Glenn Joup. Virginia Stock Land Bank case moves toward judgment for 4106.05 157.50 and 25.37 with interest.
Defense counsel Redfern and Lappen seek a new trial for Lee Bussert, jailed after conviction for pocket-picking. The notice appears among a series of local legal updates including a marriage license and real estate transfers. The report lists John Wesley Azbell and Grace Fetheroll as applicants in the license, with several Lancaster and Fairfield Beach property transfers involving Wm J Belhorn and others.
George Rinehart of Millersport was chosen president of the Farfield county Fish and Game Association, succeeding Thomas B. Cox who declined renomination. Samuel Weirich was re-elected vice president. Thomas Baus and Leonard Richards named secretary and treasurer. New directors include Lerch, Belhorn, Cox, Kiger, Graybill, Ford, Thompson, and Schaffner. The group reports solid finances and invites landowners to sponsor banquet tickets for January 29 at the Elks Home to foster goodwill and hunting access.
Norris said the president should not be invalidated by a court in a 5 to 4 or 6 to 3 decision. He noted administration leaders were pursuing some form of court action and that, if no bill is introduced, they probably would act themselves.
Chicago broadcast of four sketches by the Republican National Committee portrays New Deal costs and debt. Skits show rising meat prices, pork and bacon shortages, and debt figures as crisis satire. National Chairman Henry P Fletcher failed to tune in from Washington.
Noah H. Swick a retired floor contractor and former Baltimore resident died at his home 1135 South Champion Ave Columbus after a six month illness from pernicious anemia. He moved to Columbus in 1911 and retired four years ago. Surviving are his widow Ida Swick two daughters Clea and Fern a brother Wilbert B Swick and a sister Mrs S Cumming. Burial will be in Green Lawn Cemetery.
In Wheeling West Virginia on January 15 authorities held a theater Tarzan in his cage requesting a $1000 bond for release. A newspaper review claimed the act looked more human than ape. Police learned the performer was 40 year old dwarf Pat Welch with trainer Felix Patty and the show manager.
Frank Wirth and Ken Hoel managers of the local theatre were charged with obtaining money under false pretenses and will be arraigned Friday.
Town faculty members are urged to remain physically at the university. Five handball courts a squash court and a special gym floor are set aside in the fieldhouse for exclusive use of the faculty. The idea was sponsored by Ossie Solem football coach.
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