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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1930

Page

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Glouster Man Named Sheriff Nominee In Athens County Primary

In unofficial Athens County results, Glouster’s 536 vote lead secured the Republican nomination for sheriff over Fred Heck with Wayne Wingett set to face him in November. Rowland won the Republican judge nomination and will be unopposed for the Common Pleas Court post.

Fred Heck Glouster Athens County Athens County Board of Elections Wayne Wingett William Williams Oliver F. Rowland Lawrence G. Worstell Athens County Common Pleas Court L. H. Blackwood Daugherty John R.kasler Lewis F. Jones C. W. Monks Election Board Jones Monks

Among the Winners In Athens County

Co. F. ROWLAND led in the Republican nomination for judge of the common pleas court in Athens County. He will be unopposed in November.

Athens County

Primary election results for Democrats in Athens County

The report lists votes by precinct for Democrats seeking state offices. Key tallies include Governor George White 661 and Stephen M. Young 306. Lt Governor William G. Pickrel 421. Secretary of State J. H. Newman 616. Attorney General M. Ray Allison 337. U.S. Senator Charles V. Truax 258. Supreme Court candidates Coleman Avery 230, Will P. Stephenson 325. Representative to Congress H. L. Crary 620. State Central Committee man Thomas Kyer 539. woman Vesta V. Sisler 459. State Senator Louis J. Eberle 534.

Heck Election Board W. S. Bower Peter Barrows W. C. Burton Howard Gilson Charles B. Wood Roy E. Goldsberry Herbert J. Parker John N. Brewer Garfield Grimes L. W. Sanders Ss. K. Mardis General Assembly Henry N. Burgett Mardis Burgett Athens County Gov Myers. Cooper J. Clyde Edmundson Emmett Carpenter John Bolin George White Marietta Stephen M. Young White Young State Central Committee George B. Davis W. Gomer Jones Edwin Davis M. E. Rathburn Minnie L. Mauck Ef, LeFever K. Mardis William G. Pickrel Herbert R. Cuyler J. H. Newman Joseph T. Ferguson W. V. Goshorn William J. Hiler Joseph T. Guason Lancaster Unex Charles H. H Cleveland State Supreme Court Mon Pleas Will P. & Son West Union Coleman Averycinnatis Cooper McCulloch and Day Jol Brown Mechanicsburg Generbert Bettman Cincinnati Clarence J. Brown Edward J. Hummel Edwin 8. Todd Reynolds BR Kade James HE Wilre Young Bulkley Saale Truax Mel Sweeney Myers Pickrel Cuyeler New Deal Ason Goshorn Ler Cone Allison Burgert Intaed Stephenson Hain Avery U. S McCultodh

Merchants Host Athens 4-H Club Members Day Trip

About 300 Athens County 4-H members visit Athens for a Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association educational tour. They gather at the county fairgrounds, tour local businesses, attend a Harold Lloyd film at the Majestic Theater, enjoy a noon picnic, and finish with a Crystal Pool swim.

Athens County Athens Athens Chamber of Commerce Athens Merchants Association Athens County Fairgrounds Majestic Theater Harold Lloyd Fairgrounds Clarence Gill 8. M. Johnson Retail Merchants Association Stedman Company F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Company D. Shafer Company Athens Ice & Storage Company Palm Bureau Corporation Ohio University Crystal Pool

Railroads May Act to Cut Rates for Farmers

Western lines likely to follow Eastern roads in 50 percent rate reductions on hay feed water and livestock in drought stricken areas. Farmers may obtain drought necessity certificates from county agents to access lower local railroad charges as government eye remains on profiteering and price control. Local officials cite farm losses reaching up to a billion dollars while officials stress publicity as a tool against profiteers.

Washington U.P Agriculture Department James CC. Stone Federal Farm Board Conference of Governors White House Alfred P. Thom The Association of Railway Executives

State and Senatorial Slates From Yesterday's Primaries

In Ohio yesterday voters chose party slates for state and U S senate. Republican candidates include Roscoe C. McCulloch and Myers with Lieutenant Governor John T. Brown and Clarence J. Brown. Democratic selections list Robert J. Bulkley and William G. Pickrell for senior tickets with incumbents in various offices.

A T Bretz Civil War Veteran Dies At 85

Funeral services for Adolphus Theodore Bretz 85 Athens Route 4 Civil War veteran who fought in 33 battles will be held at Clarks Chapel Church Thursday at 2 pm with Rev J Bishop officiating Burial follows in the church cemetery He died after a paralytic stroke He lived with son Albert Bretz two sons Amos Bretz two daughters Mrs Edward Secoy and Mrs Fred Buck and two half brothers in Fairfield County He earlier served in Company B Fifth Ohio Cavalry under General Sheridan He was a former member of Lodi Township Board of Education Friends may view at Jagers Mortuary.

Adolphus Theodore Bretz Athens Route 4 Clarks Chapel J. Bishop Albert Bretz Fifth Legiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Phil Sheridan Amos Bretz Edward Secoy Fred Buck Guysville Fairfield County Lodi Township Brett

Sinclair Oil to Issue Stock in Expansion Plan

Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company seeks 5,000,000 shares of preference stock to raise 500 million dollars and to swap its half interest in the Sinclair Pipe Line and Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company with Standard Oil of Indiana for 72.5 million. The plan also buys Prairie Oil and Gas and Tide Water Associated Oil, aiming at assets over 1 billion.

New York U.prb Sinclair Consolidated Oil Company Standard O of New Jersey Sinclair Consolidated Sinclair Pipe Line Company Sinclair Crude Oil Purchasing Company Stanard Oil of Indiana Prairie Oil and Gas Company Tide Water Associated Oil Company Sinclair

Relief Freight Rates For Drought Hardship Regions

Secretary Hyde informed the American Railway Association that emergency drought in 198 counties across Virginia West Virginia Maryland Ohio and Indiana requires special freight rate relief authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Washington U.R Hyde American Railway Association Virginia West Virginia Maryland Ohio Indiana Interstate Commerce Commission

President Hoover Birthday Mentioned In Light Tone

The piece notes President Hoover turning 56 last Sunday with hopes for many more years in public service. It mentions the British King sending warm congratulations via a cable signed George RK I, explaining Rex Imperator. It adds the King’s messages are usually written by others and may be unknown to him.

Hoover

Lipton’s First $400 Behind Yacht Racing Rise

Lipton told reporters how arriving at seventeen in steerage he worked in the South, saved money, and returned home with $400. That sum, not his fame, laid the groundwork for his later business skill and success. He credits saving as the key that enabled starting and eventual achievement.

Lipton South

Messenger Election Night Party Draws Thousands in Athens

A large crowd gathered at The Messenger Building where election returns lit the big screen. News office staff handle telephone inquiries as workers provide rapid results from Athens and Athens County with midnight final counts. The paper promises a larger year end party in November as a single big event.

Messenger Messenger News Office Athens Athens County Nmdverber

R-100 Ready for Return Flight From Montreal Tonight

The transatlantic airship R-100 prepared in St Hubert Montreal for a 10 p.m. departure back to England. Government officials considered plans for a British Canadian airship service across the Atlantic as the R-100 neared takeoff.

Huberts Airdrome Montreal England Atlantic

Judgment Sought on Promissory Note in Athens County Case

Jennie Radford sues Goldie and John Gabriel in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking 190 dollars on a promissory note or foreclosure of mortgage. The action names Goldie Gabriel and John Gabriel as defendants in this civil case.

Jennie Radford Goldie John Gabriel Athens County Common Pleas Court

Interior Decorating booklet offered by The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger announces a new Interior Decorating booklet. It explains color roles for room design including neutral backgrounds darker rugs matching walls and furniture, and advises on scale and contrast. A coupon invites readers to request a copy.

The Athens Messenger

Frederic J. Haskin Washington Information Bureau Director

Frederic J. Haskin is identified as the Director of the Information Bureau in Washington D C. The notice lists Name Street City State but provides no additional biographical details or dates.

Ohio State Tickets Lead Winners Named in Primary Returns

Governor Myers Y. Cooper and George White from Martet win leading posts on both Ohio State tickets after Tuesday primaries. Robert J. Bulkley of Cleveland secures Democratic nomination for U.S. Senator to face Roscoe McCulloch, the Republican incumbent appointed months ago.

Ohio State Myers Y. Cooper George White Martet Ohio Robert J. Bulkley Clev United States Roscoe McCulloch Columbus Neember Robert J. Burkley Cleveland Savowe Wet George W. White Marietta Prohibition Bulkley Roncoe C. McCul Loch Canton Myers Kenton Cor Eratic Stephen M. Young Land Wet Day Fremont H. Ross Ake Jms Pauline Ley Dayton Ake Cooper Lancaster Man

Ohio becomes key arena in wets and drys fight after Bulkley win

Ohio voters delivered a sweeping primary win for Robert J. Bulkley in Cleveland, signaling a shift against prohibition. The Wet candidate surged in 76 of 88 counties, with McCulloch backed by Republican and federal party leaders to mount a strong dry defense. The Ohio race is set to shape the 1932 presidential campaign and national party strategies.

Ohio Bulkley Washington U.P New Jersey Montana Illinoia Robert J. Bulkley Cleveland Roscoe McCulloch McCulloch Simeon D. Fess Republican National Committee Walter F. Brown Joseph Ed. Nutt Fess

Woman hero pursues bandits in bank holdup

A 25 year old motorist, Mrs F L Jewett of Toledo, chased two armed bandits after a 3500 dollar holdup at The Point Place State Bank. The bandits abandoned the loot and fled on foot, with Jewett guiding police to where the money was recovered.

Toledo Point Place State Bank F. L. Jewett

Winners Lose as Sheriff Candidate Loses Weight

Deputy Sheriff Fred Heck of Glouster, winner of the Republican sheriff nomination, weighed 211 pounds after officials announced his victory, down 12 pounds from 223. Gerson DP Gordan beat William Moler for county treasurer, reporting an 11 pound weight loss.

Fred Heck Glouster Heck Athens County Board of Elections Gerson DP Gordan William Moler

Fremont Man Seeks State Office in Ohio Primary Upset

Ohio primary results show Forrest Day of Fremont winning the Republican nomination for state treasurer and Joseph T. Guason of Lancaster securing Democratic nomination for treasurer. Bulkley tops Democratic Senate race while McCulloch and Cooper cling to conservative votes amid dry-vs-wet tensions.

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Rowland Gorham Blackwood Glouster Man Worstell Judge Jones Board of Electorns John T Brown Idwin A. Todd Harry Pauline Beckley Ross Ake Gilbert Tellman United States Serstor Roscoe McColloch Reynolds FL Fannick Thomas A. Jenkins Court of Appeals William H. Middleton F. Rowland Above Common Pleas Court S. Kk. Marcis Lyle C Wilson United Press United Press Farm Board Gilbert Bettman M. R. Allison Reynolds R. Kinkade Will P. Stephenson James E. Robinson Marysville Charles H. Hubbel A. T. Bretz Sinclair Oil Arthur Brisbane King Features Incorpora Miss Crane Translantic Dirigible IN Common Pleas Frederic J. Haskin the Athens Messenger Information Bureau Washington, D. C NEA Senator McCullogh Robert J. Batkieg
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