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Newspaper
Lancaster Gazette
Location
Lancaster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1936
Page
1
French delegates returning from King George V’s funeral told Paris that Germany promised not to violate demilitarization provisions in the Rhineland. The British government informed Foreign Minister Pierre Etienne-Fisndin in London of the pledge.
In Columbus, lawmakers reviewed a bill sponsored by George Norrig and Sam Rayburn proposing at least 100 million dollars annually for investment in electrification. John E. Rankin noted TVA could serve most of Ohio within a 30 mile radius. Rankin argued farm rehabilitation and cooperative programs in Miami and Shelby counties foreshadow broader rural prosperity, with 60 other counties showing interest. Oak Ridge, Ohio officials and farmers considered leveraging TVA facilities to revitalize farms and homes.
Frank Queen of Oakland is in Cedar Heights city hospital after being run over by his own car on Baker Ave last night. He cranked the car in gear unaware it was in motion, the vehicle rolled backward and pinned him. He suffered scalp lacerations and possible skull fracture initially feared, but later doctors reported no serious injury. He also has severe body bruises.
New patients in the city hospital today include Mary Campbell of Pickerington for treatment Mrs Je Denny of 610 West Wheeling for operation Mrs Ross Siler of Washington Avenue for treatment and C A Bietsacker of 219 Talont for an operation.
Rolland Bright a Logan banker is expected to seek the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 11th District to succeed Mell G Underwood who was appointed federal judge in southern Ohio Bright has served on the Hocking county board of education for 15 years and two terms as clerk of courts of Hocking county
The Fairfield County Fish and Game Association holds its annual banquet at the Elks Home this evening. State Conservation Commissioner L A Woodell and council member Ray Miller are principal speakers. Reservations are sold out and over four hundred people are expected to attend. Committees have been busy completing final preparations.
Candidates for Fairfield county offices are lining up as March 12 filing deadline approaches. Incumbents such as Common Pleas Judge F. M Acton and Sheriff Wm J Belhorn seek new terms, while others announce or circulate petitions for the Democratic and Republican nominations. Rumors swirl around probate Judge Ruble’s future, with no commitment on a run for higher court or re election, and the party balance shapes up for May primaries.
Mrs. Alice H. Mount 74, formerly a practical nurse in Lancaster, died this morning at her daughter’s home in Columbus. Survived by four other daughters, two sons, 42 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. Funeral services to be held from Lancaster Mills Memorial.
In Macon Georgia on January 29 1932 Gov Eugene Talmadge addressed the Grass Roots Democrats urging 2000 discontented members to unite against Roosevelt. His platform pressed 1932 Democratic lines, states rights, court support, and economy while promising to drive what he called Communists from Washington.
George Harley Turner 35, employee of Fairfield Paper Co in Baltimore, died at Lancaster Hospital from a fractured skull after being struck by Jack Paugh’s auto while walking to work. He leaves a widow Opal Turner and two daughters Mary and Charlotte, plus three sisters. Funeral arrangements and interment at Union Cemetery south of Baltimore follow.
Approximately thirty Lancaster and Fairfield county residents convicted since July 1 1934 on misdemeanor liquor selling charges were summoned to the Lancaster post office by Internal Revenue collectors and required to appear after completing their work. Notices were sent to those affected before this action.
Athens dispatch reports the cabinet resigned on January 29 following last Sunday's election. King George will consult party leaders tomorrow on forming a new government, with an interim administration expected as consultations begin.
Senator William E Borah openly announces his candidacy for the presidency on a platform of constitutionalism anti monopoly production control liberal old age pension neutrality and economic justice He targets the New York delegation and accuses the Republican leadership of steering toward reactionary policies while urging a living platform over a dead one referencing Alfred E Smith's speech and calling for a bold party program amid party power struggles in Brooklyn and beyond
Lancaster ex-service men start filing preliminary certificates for the bonus. Russell Cunningham, service officer, handles slips at the Martens building and Legion home. The simple procedure allows veterans to obtain blanks via veterans organizations and apply through the veterans administration for the balance of their adjusted service compensation, with bonuses issued by order of President Roosevelt.
Congressman Josh Lee of Oklahoma will be the principal speaker at Fairfield County Democratic Club's annual Jackson Day banquet in the Lancaster High School auditorium on Wednesday February 5. Other speakers include Dennis Dunlavy and an eminent woman speaker. Banquet officials report ticket sales are strong and a record crowd is anticipated. Clarence Joos chairs the program with W E Trimmer heading the banquet committee.
Mr and Mrs Robert Stone announce the birth of a son at the city hospital on Monday. The couple reside at 83514 Main Street.
Italian forces under General Graziani push deeper into Ethiopia near Allata, with reports of a drive toward Addis Ababa. Italian columns reach the tidh water zone of Ganale Dido and seize areas southwest of Allata, threatening key caravan routes as they advance.
London reports King Edward VIII’s first morning after George VI’s burial. Special envoys from Germany and Austria attended the funeral and met British leaders. Edward granted audiences to Maxim Litvinov and Baron von Neurath, with Starhemberg present. Recalled notes say he showed interest in Nazi regime elements while not condoning them. Queen Mary rested upstairs after yesterday’s strain.
Funeral services for A. R. Coss were held at St John’s Episcopal church Monday at 10 30 a m with burial in Forest Rose cemetery. The Tata home Sunday service at 2 30 p m was conducted by the local Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen of which the deceased was a member and officer. Out of town attendees included John Zanger of Pittsburgh Pa H Roy and son Donald of New Lexington Mr and Mrs H Wy Mr and Mrs P Minlo Mrs B E Reimund Mr and Mrs P Setiner and others from Columbus.
Adam Thrush and Amanda reported to Sheriff William Belhorn that 15 chickens were stolen today. The incident was logged with local authorities and details were under investigation.
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