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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1931

Page

3

Mass production needs modernization not abolition says expert

Cleveland notables say American mass production shows strain but is not doomed. R E Baker of Arthur G McKee argues adjustments to regulation and market-driven output will yield a more stable prosperity. He urges a new tech driven economic guidance to curb obsolescence and align industry with changing domestic and foreign markets.

Cleveland R. E. Baker Arthur G. McKee & Company Union Trust Company Baker

Suspect trio released after coroner rules woman died of heart attack

Mrs. Mary Riley, 60, was found dead in a park in Youngstown Ohio. Coroner M E Hayes rules death a heart attack and releases two men and a woman who had been held as suspects.

Youngstown, O Mary Riley M. E. Hayes

Portsmouth welfare fund nears halfway mark in drive

Portsmouth Ohio December 10 A R Portmouths welfare fund campaign for eighty four thousand two hundred dollars has reached the halfway point with pledges totaling forty eight thousand six hundred fifty five. The drive is set to close next Monday.

Portsmouth Portmouth

Edwin Albert Secoy Prefers Driving to School Work

Edwin Albert Secoy, born July 29 1922 in Athens, attends school in Jacksonville and enjoys arithmetic while disliking spelling. He delivers The Messenger haltingly from Vore Ridge, dislikes sports and movies, and hopes to become an engineer though unsure where to train. He favors oranges over apples and has no current college plans.

John Schneider Edwin Albert Secoy Jacksonville Zeigfeld Ziegfeld Edwin Athens Messenger Vore Ridge Mr. Ellis Pennell

Boosts Candidacy of Murray of Oklahoma

A. L. Saddler arrives in Athens to campaign for Oklahoma Governor William H. Murray known as Alfalfa Bill. Saddler touts Murray as the smartest man alive and carries alfalfa bill for president material to boost the Oklahoma governor’s public profile. Saddler is a native of Athens County born on Angell Ridge and left the area 51 years ago.

A. L. Saddler Athens Lon Barnes Saddler Athens County Angell Ridge Richard and Eleanor Oxley Saddler

Saddler’s Return Sparks Curio From Oklahoma Years

Saddler recalls early rail work between Cincinnati and Parkersburg and time with the Tinois Central saddler wife from Texas died 1928 son Louis R Saddler and daughter Maydel Hughes live in Oklahoma City he retired after 30 years in Oklahoma dining business and traveled from Oklahoma City to Athens in a brisk 20 hour drive noting Alfalfa Bill’s quick pace.

Cincinnati Parkersburg Tinois Central Oklahoma Texas Louis R. Saddler Maydel Hughes Oklahoma City Saddler David Saddler Nelsonville Athens

Must Declare Stand on Prohibition for 1932 Nominees

The Anti-Saloon League rejects any 1932 nominee evading a definite liquor stance. S P McNaught says Newton D Baker’s bread not beer remark shows Baker wants no party alcohol position. He adds parties cannot escape taking a firm stand on the liquor issue.

Columbus U.P Anti-Saloon League S. P. McNaught Newton D. Baker McNaught

Cuyahoga Officials Enter Congressional and Attorney General Races

State Senator Joseph N. Ackerman of Cuyahoga County filed for the Republican nomination for congressman at large. L. G. Collister, former county treasurer, filed for the Republican nomination for attorney general.

Columbus Joseph N. Ackerman Cuyahoga County L. G. Collister

Bartlett Man Dies Chasing Calf in Barnyard

H F Wood aged 65 collapsed and died of a heart attack in Bartlett while pursuing a calf in his barnyard, authorities report. The incident occurred around midday as neighbors rushed to provide assistance. Wood was a longtime resident of the Bartlett area.

Marietta H. F. Wood Bartlett

Chesterfield Cigarettes Offer Premium Leaf and Sanitary Quality

Chesterfield buyers seek top quality leaf and expert curing and blending. From field to package they promise purity standards and modern sanitation. They are rolled in white paper and moisture tight packaging, delivered quickly from three factories to counters nationwide.

Chesterfield

Judge Baer Calls Community to Tackle Juvenile Crime

In Cleveland, Common Pleas Judge George P. Baer confronted 18 confessed juvenile robbers and summoned civic, public and business leaders to face the problem. He noted 16 boys admitted to at least 100 robberies and urged preventive community action rather than merely sentencing or probation.

Cleveland Common Pleas George P. Baer Judge Baer

Traffic Lights On Famous Y Bridge Start Operation

Traffic lights at the center of the Y bridge began operation Monday, marking a major innovation in regulating traffic on the congested route. The signals on Pine and West Main Streets run on a 20 second cycle with a 20 second opposing interval, and only minor tie ups were reported.

Zanesville Pine West Main Streets

Jenkins Would Give Wheat to the Needy

Washington December 10. Two House bills would authorize surplus Farm Beant wheat for the hungry. Rep Jenkins Republican Ohio proposes 100 million bushels to be distributed through the Red Cross. Rep Ludlow Democrat Indiana would allocate 10 million bushels to charity groups.

Washington House Jenkins Ohio Red Cross Ludlow Indiana

New Bridge Lights Stand Out With Artistic Sidelights

Authorities report the center bridge lights are now artistic sidelights on the luminaires. Red and green regulators are active, aiding motorists with clear signals.

Ohio College Men To Sing at Wesleyan

Ohio college men's glee clubs will hold the annual state contest at Ohio Wesleyan University in Gray chapel on February 19. The winner advances to the national contest in St Louis on March 3. Participating schools include Ohio State Capital Denison Wooster Bluffton Baldwin Wallace Muskingum Ohio Northern and Ohio Wesleyan with invitations sent to Ohio University and Miami to rejoin. About 300 men are expected at the campus and will be guests of the local glee club at a banquet.

Delaware Ohio College Gray Chapel Ohio Wesleyan University Memorial Hall Columbus Waa Ohio Intercollegiate Glee Club Association Ohio Wesleyan St. Louis Capital University College Ohio State Capital Denison Wooster Bluffton Baldwin-Wallace Muskingum Ohio Northern Ohio University Miami

Marriage License for Walter Hoskins and Bell Bumgardner

Walter Hoskins aged 46 of Murray City and Bell Bumgardner aged 23 of Nelsonville R No 2 applied for a marriage license.

Walter Hoskins Murray City Bell Bumgardner Nelsonville R. No Thomas Bumgardner

Gammer Gorton's Needle to be staged by Playshop tonight

Playgoers are promised hearty laughs as Playshop presents Gammer Gorton's Needle at Alumni Memorial Auditorium. The 16th century farce stars Jack Swanson as Diccon with Catherine Blankenship and Helen Anderson among the cast, delivering broad humor and pie throwing omitted.

Gammer Gorton Alumni Memorial Auditorium Mack Sennett Jack Swanson Athens Diccon Swanson Catherine Blankenship Gammer Gurton Dame Chatte Helen Anderson Chet McKnight Cocke Old Kemp David Matson Baylye Doctor Rat Hodge Lra Potts Brite Michaela Mary McGarvey William LaFrance William Moera

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