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Newspaper

Logan Daily News

Location

Logan, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1936

Page

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Exiled Edward May Talk Back to Archbishop

Exiled Edward of Windsor, staying at Baron Eugene De Rothschild's castle in Enzelfeld Austria, may respond to the Archibishop of Canterbury after a radio broadside criticizing him and his friends. The former king, despondent over abdication to wed Wallis Simpson, was moved by the broadcast and could issue a fiery reply.

Enzelfeld Austria Edward of Windsor Canterbury Eugene de Rothschild Edward Wallis Warfield Simpson

Simpson to remain in villa two weeks for privacy

Cannes dispatch says Mrs. Wallis Warfield Simpson will stay secluded at the Lou Viei villa owned by Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Rogers of New York. Hosts plan to break the monotony of her solitude with private activities, and she is unlikely to be seen abroad during this two week period.

Cannes France Wallis Warfield Simpson

Fire destroys Galion plant and burns burial vault

A morning fire in Galion Ohio leveled the Protection Burial Vault plant after flames raged from 2:30 to 7 A.M. A wall collapse ruined a restaurant kitchen. About 150 workers were idled, with rebuilding to start immediately.

Galion Cohen

Resettlement Admin Reports Ohio Land Purchases and Aid

The Resettlement Administration reported that through November 1 it purchased 35,367 acres of substandard Ohio land, issued loans totaling 1,850,764 dollars to 5,036 families, and provided grants amounting to 449,629 dollars to 8,735 families.

Washington The Resettlement Administration Ohio

Fog and Smoke Shroud Cincinnati Commuters

Dense fog and smoke blanketed Cincinnati as workers faced blotted green traffic lights beyond a half block, delaying morning commutes and complicating travel in the city.

Cincinnati

Ohio House debates sales tax split in 60-40 plan

Ohio's 66 million dollar revenue program faces partisan lines as the House taxation committee narrowly endorses a 60-40 split of sales tax funds between schools and local governments after deducting administration and relief items. The panel then recommends the reenactment bill to the House with a 27.5 million dollar school allocation.

Columbus Ohio House of Representatives House

Roosevelt Returns to White House Sets Second Term Plans

President Roosevelt comes back from Buenos Aires with high hopes for the Inter American Peace Conference and begins arranging his second term agenda. He will oversee conferences on the congressional program the new budget and potential cabinet changes as part of a pre Christmas schedule. Before work he attends funeral services in the East Room for his bodyguard August Gennerich who died unexpectedly in Buenos Aires.

Washington Roosevelt Buenos Aires White House Gus” Gennerich

Dayton tax official held for grand jury action

E. J. Menker former Dayton State Tax Division cashier was held to the grand jury under $7500 bond on charges of embezzling 13309 in tax receipts. He waived preliminary examination and admitted spending 350 and burning 550 of cash taken from the sales tax vault. More than 3000 dollars was later recovered from a roadside cache near El Dorado in Preble County.

Dayton, O E. J. Menker Dayton State Tax Division Kloos Menker el Dorado Preble County

Adelphi Bank President George B. Armstrong Dies

George B. Armstrong age 85, longtime Adelphi Banking Co. president, died after a week long illness at his Laurelville area home. He leaves four sons Curtis, Chas L, G H, and O B and four daughters Jennie Bookwalter, Mary L Birger, Hazel Macklin, and Florence Baker plus 19 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral at Adelphi M E Church Friday at 2 P M with burial at Green Summit.

George B. Armstrong Adelphi Banking Co Laurelville Hockings Pickaway Counties Chas. L G. H Curtis Birmingham Ala O. B Adelphi Jennie Bookwalter Hilliards Mary L. Birger Columbus Hazel’ Macklin Florence Baker Hallsville Eumereanen Puneral Urinie Adelphi M. E Green Summit H. E. Defenbaugh and Son

Pioneer aviator aids inauguration dayton opening airport

Dayton postal officials expect about 10 000 letters to be carried on the inaugural air mail flight tomorrow for Dayton’s airport dedication at Vandalia. Only a small portion will bear Orville Wright signature as the co inventor of the aeroplane. A transcontinental airline will launch service to and from Dayton on Thursday in connection with the airport ceremony.

Dayton Orville Wright TWA Vandalia

Glass Industry Grinds To Standstill As Walkouts Spread

The flat glass industry nearly halted as Libbey-Owens-Ford and Pittsburgh Plate Glass strike actions spread. About 13 000 workers idle nationwide with unions pressing for higher wages and a closed shop. Libbey-Owens-Ford employs 4 300 in Toledo Ohio where walkouts began, plus sympathy strikes in Ottawa Illinois and plants in Charleston West Virginia and Shreveport Louisiana.

Toledo Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Co Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co Federation of Charleston W. Va Shreveport Ottawa, Ill

Pacific coast maritime strike nears tentative accord

San Francisco AP report says ship owners and seagoing unions reach a tentative accord on hiring halls and penalties for violating working agreements. Negotiations focus today on wages and working conditions to end the 48 day Pacific coast strike led by Sailors' Union head Harry Lundeberg.

San Francisco Pacific Coast Harry Lundeberg Sailors’ Union

Madrid Lines Still Intact As Bombers Fire On Suburbs

Twenty insurgent bombing planes scorched thickly populated sections of suburban Madrid and its outskirts. Government positions remained intact after dawn-to-dusk fighting west of Madrid, while rifle and machine gun fire rattled Valdemorillo Retamares and near the Rubio Medical Institute in Moncloa. Many homes were razed near the north railroad station.

Madrid Valdemorillo Retamares Rubio Medical Institute Moncola

Pope Pius XI Wakes After Restless Night

In Vatican City Pope Pius XI, 79, woke after an uncomfortable night following a relapse from the illness that has kept him bedridden for 11 days. He remained steadfast in treating his condition as a temporary effect of his ailment.

Vatican City Pius XI

Royal family in London plagued by common colds

Three members of the British royal family were ill with colds today. Queen Elizabeth was reported going along very well. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester also were reported to have mild attacks of influenza.

London Elizabeth Duke Duchess of Gloucester

Ohio's Youngest Deputy Sheriff

Jack Farbeann an 11 year old boy in Hocking County is sworn as an honorary deputy by Clerk Charles Achauer, with his gold plated badge drawing local envy. The report ties to unofficial Chinese government actions about Chiang Kai-Shek, detailing a rumored punitive expedition toward Sianfu and Shensi amid unrest in China.

Associated Press Shanghai Chiang Kai-Shek Executive Yuan Nanking State of Ohio Jack Farbeann Hocking County Joe Farbeann Jack Charles Achauer Sianfu Shensi Chang Hsueh-Liang China Chiang Tokyo

Laurelville farmer Nelson Bigham dies of heart attack

Nelson J. Bigham, 70, longtime Laurel Township farmer and Hocking County native, was found dead at his home after a night heart attack. He leaves 10 children, 47 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and a sister Elizabeth Roop. Funeral set for Thursday at Fairview Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery by H. Eb Defenbaugh and Sons of Tarlton.

Nelson J. Bigham Laurel Township Hocking County Dora Wilson Corwin Bigham Laurelville Curtis Bigham Rockbridge Lee Bigham Abraham Bigham Mt. Perry Minnie Jackson Sugar Grove Fred Bigham Benjamin Bigham Michigan Grace Azbell Florida Elizabeth Wilson Elizabeth Roop Fairview Church H. EB. Defenbaugh and Sons Tarlton

Fire destroys Kramer Goe bel Furniture plant

Evansville officers estimate the Kramer Goe bel Furniture Company plant fire caused losses likely over 100000. Firefighters fought the blaze last night as investigators assessed total damage and cause remained undetermined.

Evansville Ind Kramer Goebel Furniture Company

Mummified Woman Found In Sacks Puzzles New Jersey Police

In Wildwood New Jersey on December 16 police concluded the woman found in two potato sacks along Dias Creek was mummified not burned. Authorities said she was not shot stabbed or strangled and had likely died two to five months earlier in a very hot dry place possibly an attic. Dr Martland noted the corpse had mummified after a long period.

Wildwood N. J Dias Creek Martland

Regent Urges Frank Ouster in Wisconsin Board

Madison, Wis this December 16 AP Harold M Wilkie president of the board of regents urged retirement of University of Wisconsin president Glenn Frank. He said he could not vote for renewal of Dr Frank s contract next June and asked the board decide his future status collectively.

Madison Wis Harold M. Wilkie Board of Regents Glenn Frank University of Wisconsin Wilkie Regents Dr. Frank

Stevenson Rites In Lancaster Today

Funeral services were held in Lancaster for Trafford Stevenson, 55, Saginaw Mich., manager for National Supply Co in Michigan district. He died Sunday in Lancaster Hospital from injuries in an auto collision on December 8. Stevenson was known in Hocking County for many years in the oil well supply business. Logan attendees included Phil Tschappat and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Friend.

Lancaster Trafford Stevenson Saginaw Mich National Supply Co Michigan Stevenson Hocking County Logan Phil Tschappat Roger Friend

U S Plan For Inter American Peace Conference

The United States proposes consultation among the American republics if peace is threatened, a plan described as epochal by Secretary of State Cordell Hull. The measure passed a committee and gained unanimous sponsorship from all 21 republics at the Inter American Peace Conference in Buenos Aires on December 16.

Buenos Aires United States Cordell Hull

Hewitt Conspiracy Case Dropped Over Unwilling Witness

District Attorney Matthew Brady said the conspiracy to commit mayhem case against Mrs. Maryon Cooper Hewitt will be dropped after her daughter Ann Cooper Hewitt refused to testify. The daughter would not appear against her mother, leading to the decision to forgo prosecution and return from New Jersey.

San Francisco Maryon Cooper Hewitt New Jersey Matthew Brady Ann Cooper Hewitt

Medway constable found guilty in 50 chicken theft case

A common pleas court jury in Xenia Ohio convicted Albert Johnson, 27, of burglary and larceny in a theft of 50 chickens. Judge R L Gowdy deferred sentence.

Xenia, O Common Pleas Court Albert Johnson Medway R. L.gowdy

Wasatch Range Holds Fate of Missing Liner

In rain and fog a Western Air Express liner vanishes near Alpine Utah as searchers trek the slopes north of Alpine. Fifteen mounted men, Brigham Young University students, and others scour rough terrain while word hints a plane was heard nearby. Passengers include Mr and Mrs John Wolfe of Chicago and H W Edwards of Minneapolis.

Alpine Brigham Y Provo S. J. Samson Utah Milford Seana Los Angeles John Wolfe Chicago H. W. Edwards Minneapolis C. Christopher Dweight Til Wolfe San Diego Hazel Stryker Seattle

Scout Training Course Moves to Foster Home

Meet tonight as the local Boy Scouts training course shifts sessions to D. Foster at 590 East Main Street. All future meetings will be held weekly at Foster's home starting tonight.

D. Foster E. Main St

Free Logan Charity Party welcomes county youngsters

Chakeres Logan Charity Party at Logan Theatre this Saturday from 10 to noon offers free admission for all youngsters. Bring a non perishable food item to the Logan Daily News office between 9 AM and 5 PM to receive tickets. Entertainment includes a western, comedies, and short subjects donated by film companies. Santa is expected, with proceeds aiding a good cause.

Hocking County Chakeres Logan Logan Theatre Logan Daily News Chakeres Organization

Kiwanis Name James Barker Distribution Chairman

Logan Kiwanis last night named James Barker to head the distribution committee. People wishing to donate food clothing or toys to a worthy may bring items to the Logan Daily News office or Kiwanis headquarters. Telephone contact is listed as 6.

James Barker Logan Daily News

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Comb Mountains Duke of Windsor By Alvin J. Steinkopf RRA Kai-Shek Madam Chang Kai-Shek Inser Mme. Kai-Shek Adelphi Bank George B.ee —_ combs Libbey- Owens-Ford Pope Pius Qohio Frank Billy Boyce Wellston John McManus U. S Hull Hewitt Chicken Thief Wasatch Range CCC Salt Lake City Western Air Express Transport Fomance Here Santa Ed C. Paul Vino Stv Ska
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