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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1931

Page

2

Lindberghs to Resume Flight Toward Tokio Amid Unclear Route

Charles A Lindbergh and wife land at Baker Lake on vacation to Orient and plan a new leg toward Tokio. Reports say he may take a straight or semi circular route via Alaska, with radio briefings delaying final details. Pangborn and Herndon struggle to gain time as they chase a record from China toward New York.

Jian Fhes Dbergh Baker Lake P.m Aklavils Eterans Northwoods Ababovsh Liberm Clyde E. Pangborn Herndon, Jr Rovsk China Wile Post Harold Gatt Khabstovak York Pangborn Herden New

Irregular clipping hints at 1932 election mood and Hoover speculation

Fragmentary note from VERLY HILLS California discusses political pessimism and predictions about Franklin D. Roosevelt and Herbert Hoover. It hints at voters losing passion and interest in the country as the 1932 race looms.

Verly Hills Calif Hoover Will

True Communists and Religion in Soviet Russia

A Nation of Russia article argues that true Communists must oppose religious faith and God. It claims the government promotes atheism from childhood and condemns religious practice as incompatible with Soviet ideology.

Russia Ing Messenger Today Soviet

Denver woman coal operator invited to White House conference

Josephine Roche of Denver and head of the second largest coal company in Colorado welcomes a chance to testify on wage scales and union labor in mines at the proposed White House conference on stabilization of the soft coal industry.

Josephine Roche Denver White House Colorado

Edison’s Public Service Compared to Washington and Lincoln

The column extols Thomas Edison praising his vast public service through distributing millions to workers and lighting the world. It quotes Voltaire and George Bernard Shaw in reflections on heaven and heroic figures. Shaw says Stalin is a standout personality and contemplates if he were eighteen he would have stayed in Russia.

Thomas Edison Voltaire Goa Edison George Bernard Shaw Fungsia England Stalin Russia

Sheriff Eyes Armor Plate For County Sedan

Sheriff Tom H. Pask may equip the county sedan with armor plate shatterproof glass windshields and windows and a machine gun after a request by the sheriff. County Commissioner Guy H. Keller called a cage of bandits who robbed Liberty Baking Company last Tuesday foolhardy in the unprotected county car.

Fremont Aug Tom H. Pask Guy H. Keller Heller Liberty Baking Company

Bomb Attacks Rock Miners Homes Amid Strike Front

In Pittsburgh on August 4 bombings hit three miners as part of the coal strike conflict. Sam Darway of Coverdale, a United Mine Workers member, saw his home wrecked by dynamite planted under the porch, shattering windows and damaging the structure as strikes continued after a June agreement between the Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company and the union.

Pittsburgh U.R Sam Darway Coverdale Darway United Mine Workers Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company

Weather Report from Athens County District

Weather observer N France reports 0.45 inches of rain yesterday in Athens County. The night remained warm with temps near 71. At noon today the thermometer noted 80 degrees with a forecast of a possible drop if rain materializes.

Akries N. France Athens County

Roosevelt Chance To Win Dry Votes In 1932 Campaign

The drys press Roosevelt amid anti prohibition talk as city groups seek a pledge not to interfere with enforcement. Baker argues bread over drink in 1932 while Shouse pushes economic issues. Roosevelt has avoided new prohibition stance while preferring repeal talk remains muted.

Roosevelt Raymond Clapper Washington Franka. D. Roosevelt New York United Press MERC Cirys Deve Drys Newton D. Baker Ohio Wickersham Commission

New Murder Crews Begin Drainage at Quarry Site

Lima officials say a new crew will start draining the abandoned stone quarry where Miss Thelma Woods aged 17 and Earl Truesdale aged 20 were found slain on May 30. County investigator J Rourk reports pumping will resume to reach the quarry bottom and uncover weapons.

Lima J. Rourk Miss Thelma Woods Earl Truesdale

Made To Suffer In Taxi War In Columbus

Mrs Paul Goulding, wife of the Safety Taxi Cab Company superintendent, reported receiving twelve unordered doughnuts and unfired taxicabs sent to her home. Police suspect partisans in Columbus taxicab rate dispute. Senator John G Lloyd injured in crash near Portsmouth when his car rolled over after swerving to avoid a pedestrian.

Columbus Paul Goulding Safety Lloyd Portsmouth John G. Lloyd

Nation Focuses On Inventor Monster Fleet For Navy

Washington reports Secretary of Navy Adams released a battle sheet outlining a general naval policy to maintain a strong fleet and project power abroad. The document endorses building and operating an airship fleet and advancing naval efficiency through peacetime training and readiness. Nearby, Athens officials discuss bridge funding and city growth, while sanitary officer Marlow reports on health inspections and dairy safety efforts.

Washington Adams Palley Sheet Ltso Curtis Wilberma Navy Department United States Adam Navy Nhe Akron Gandyear Zeppelin Works Ohio Vagard Marlow R L Athens City Athena County Council Athens County Titioie Campopant Chiccago Eevnites ii Ivanen Masog Anton Te Pak Coinenuylteaders Ruaata

Athens Citizens Secure 4500 Lien for South Bridge

Athens residents banded together to borrow 4500 from a local bank to cover Athens County’s share of the South Bridge project after estimates indicated a shortfall. City officials, councilmen, and business leaders signed the note to ensure funds, with hopes costs will come in under the state estimate and county obligations reduced.

Athens Nouth Corporation Athena Ilegal Emunell Han Etheialy Ie Alen State Highway Department Athine Cnme

Athens Council Approves South Bridge Project Plans

The Athens City Council on Monday night backed the state highway department plans for a new South Bridge over the Hocking River and authorized a state contract. The $2,000 project will place the bridge at the south end of President Street, widen that street to 36 feet with seven foot sidewalks, repave Court Street, and convert traffic to a one way flow with Mulberry Street trimmed.

Athens Hocking River State Highway Department President Street Court Street Union President St. President Street Mulberry Street Richland Avenue State Hospital

Deny Rate Increase by Columbus Gas Company

The Public Utilities Commission denied the Columbus Gas and Fuel Company emergency rate request, ruling the commission lacks jurisdiction. Edward C. Turner warned that a timely rate adjustment could push the firm toward receivership, while James M. Butler for the city argued the company’s claims were misrepresented.

Columbus Gas Company State Commission Columbus Columbus Gas and Fuel Company Public Utilities Commission Edward C. Turner James M. Butler

New York Brick Market Promises Wine From Inert Blocks

In a Fifth Avenue shop near Marble Collegiate Church, pressed bricks allegedly turn into wine if not watched. An anti prohibition official weighs legality as customers receive instructions from a counter clerk on how to ferment the brick into Port, Sherry, and other grape products.

New York U.A Marble Collegiate Church Fifth Avenue Fred A. Victor Anti-Baloon League Prohibition Stimularrater Drew McCampbell Gehenns Muscatel Burgundy Champagne Moselle

National Guard Readied to Quell Chicago Riots

The National Guard in the Chicago area stood in readiness for possible import from Camp Opont for duty as civil unrest gripped the city. Police reserves were deployed and clashes between police, guardsmen and rioters led to multiple injuries and deaths as marches and confrontations erupted in urban neighborhoods.

National Guard Chicago

Merger Denied By Investigator and Political Resignation

U S investigator denies proposed consolidation among three Michigan and Ohio railways, finding Pennsylvanian control through Pennroad would dominate the lines. In Columbus, Lou Nippert resigns from the General Assembly awaiting a Cincinnati city council bid.

Washington Aig Michijpan Pennsyivania Toledo Detroit Railronds Desort Terminond Corporation Pennsylvraia Pennroad Devee'sa Genr Intereeto Pennsylvania Pennsylvanis Pennread Ite

Open Air Initiation By Red Men of Athens and Pomeroy

Red Men of Athens and Pomeroy plan a joint open air initiation Wednesday night in a Burlinghem woods between the two towns. The exact number of candidates for the Adoption Degree is not known as membership contests continue. If weather delays, the ceremony shifts to next Saturday night. Past Grand Sachem L. E. Miller of Circleville will attend.

Hed Men of Athens Red Men of Pomeroy Burlinghem Cites Rack Fe 14 L. E. Miller Circleville

Sophomore Batley to Speak at Wooster Vocational Meet

Orin Batley of Troy Township High School, winner of the state vocational agriculture speech contest at Ohio State University last winter, will attend the statewide conference in Wooster tomorrow sponsored by the State Departments of Education and Vocational Agriculture. He will deliver his Columbus winning address "Why Educate for Life on the Farm." Winning the state contest also earned him a trip to the Eastern States Exposition in Springfield, Massachusetts, in September. Captains Hawks Lands New York.

Orin Batley Coolville Troy Township Ohio State University Wooster State Department of Education State Department of Vocational Agriculture Batley Columbus Bailey Springfield Mass

Bombing wrecks store next to mine union HQ in Warwood

An explosion damaged Michael Hanortis store adjoining the United Mine Workers of America headquarters in Warwood West Virginia. No injuries were reported as officials view the blast as an attack on the union center.

Wheeling W. Va United Mine Workers of America Warwood Elm Grove William G. Conley Costanzo Ceni Company Michael Hanortis

Weather Summary for Western Regions

Yesterday’s high values appear garbled with locations like Phosate Washington and Abilene. Today’s readings include Calgary 40 Tele stone 48 Kamloops 48 with generally clearer conditions and variable clouds. A period of notable temperature changes is expected over the next 36 hours.

Phosate i Washington Abilene Calgary Telestone Kamloops Tate

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