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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1931

Page

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Water supplies in 24 drought counties to be inspected

State Health Department inspectors led by Major C. Slade and Dr W P Johnson begin a county by county survey of drinking water in 24 drought struck counties. Health surveys will follow for Morgan Noble and Terry counties with tests at municipal plants and injections for water treatment formula analysis. Nurses will assist and reports due by week end.

Columbus ISPE State Health Department Major & C. Slade Sani~ Stary W. P. Johnson Wilgo Athens Washington Morgan, Noble and Terry Maths McDiin Pr. W. J Treesbure New Vienna Ehburs Hishore Banbridge Key Manchester Georgetown Cson Warverty Chillicathy Joo W. Bevier Sabina Wilmington Anieeter Batavia New Rinhnd Mitford Loveland Weck Health Department Ndren Anghalgies Harriet Luce Paydtle Clinton Highland Adams Own Clearmont Wether Hanpui Kateau Tass Tike Scioto Orrenee eMiss Halen Falkiner Try Hotking Jackson Wwhitenalia Metes Morgan

Will Rogers Speech Sparks Tulsa Red Cross Support

Will Rogers notes Tulsa broke records with requests and donations as the Red Cross faces a nationwide awakening to need and underlines lax commitment. He warns optimism was overrated and urges timely action across towns.

Tulsa Isa Red Cross

Taxation and Prohibition Problems Before Assembly

COLEMBLS Feb 9 UR Taxation and prohibition will bother major problems confronting the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives when the two bodies reconvene for the sixth week of legislative deliberations. The Special Committee on Taxation will announce its personnel after rural representation questions are settled. First hearing on the Nipplet Resolution proposing a referendum on repeal of the prohibition amendment will be Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee.

Colembls Onie Senate Hover of Representatives Special Committee On Taxation Cine Temperance Committee Motor Velteles Committee House

Giant Planes and The World in Motion

An Englishman beats records as he travels four tiles to mine ule in a Florida setting. Airplanes soar six miles per minute, with future giants flying above storms. They will repair in the air and drop passengers from airships. Scientific musings hail Einstein and Michelson, noting Michelson’s exact spectral measurement as a landmark achievement.

Florida Winstein Brent Michelson Chicaro Einstein

Daugherty on Trial in Bank Collapse Case

Daugherty, 6 year old brother of former U S Attorney General Harry M Daugherty, goes on trial in Common Pleas Court in Washington C H on one of 17 indictments. He faces charges of misappropriation falsification of bank records and misapplication of the Ohio State Bank credit where he was president amid the Teapot Dome era notoriety.

Washington C. H. O Mal S. Daugherty U. S Harry MM. Daugherty Ohio State Bank Daugherty Senate Dave All Maulry

Dayton bank robber Fernald confesses additional ATO crimes

Willian HF Fernald, 19, arrested Saturday in Dayton and sent to Washington D. C. has confessed another robbery. He identified himself as the man who held up the Citizens Building and Loan Association at Wapakoneta last Tuesday and fled with 500 dollars, naming two accomplices in that raid and linking robberies at Delphos, West Liberty in January and Washington D. C. in late January.

Fire consumes Oakland Horse Show stables

More than 80 prize winning horses valued at over 400000 were destroyed as fire engulfed the stables behind the Municipal Auditorium in Oakland. Three unidentified men are believed dead in the blaze. Firefighters struggled to reach occupants as the wooden structure burned before 2 am. A church elder in Washington state was reported as well.

Wakland Calle Oakland Municipal Auditorium

Bank Closes In Glouster Amid Deposit Withdrawals

Glouster bank directors voted Saturday night to close the institution and hand its affairs to the State Banking Department. Heavy currency withdrawals in recent months reduced reserves below required levels. Charles W. Miller was named liquidating agent, with S D Danford president and C Duncan cashier. The bank’s capital stood at 69 904 with 523 134 in resources as of January 31. Sleck in the Glouster State Bank is largely owned by Sunday Creek Valley residents.

Gloucstien Stah Specialis At Glouster Sinte Bank Alo Miceting Lato Innda State Banking Department Howe Ken Charles W. Miller S. S. Danford C. Duncan Sleck Glouster State Bank Sunday Creek Valley

Sears Named State Prohibition Commissioner in Nebraska

Sears, Chillicothe Democrat, begins duties as Nebraska's prohibition commissioner. He pledges sane enforcement of the law while noting the grim task of upholding prohibition. Cadiz Republican Tiupert Redtham will stay on briefly with the war commissioner to learn duties.

Colt Miss Neb. G Clarence HE. Sears Chillicothe

Rescued From Ice Off Pineburst Coast Guard Crew

Seven Coast Guardsmen and three fishermen were rescued from ice on Lake Erie after failed earlier attempts. Guardsmen reached the drifting group about six miles from shore at dawn, after a broken line halted nocturnal rescue efforts.

Cbclleten Pineburst N.Y Coast

Murder Mystery Baffles Cleveland Police

Chief John Polly investigates the murder of 29 year old Mrs Neille Jump whose mutilated body was found in a lone yard on Lonely Rush Road in Willowick Bake County. The victim was said to know intimate details of the young mother life and police pursue clues today.

Cleveland John Polly Witoldwick Vilage Neille Jump Cleveland Polly Lonely Rush Road Wilelowick Bake County

Snow Boosts Water Supply in Drought-Stricken Area

Snow and rain eased drought in Athens County with about one and a half inches of snow by Monday morning. Weather observers note the precipitation augurs better water reserves for farms and stock. farmers say winter wheat growth is aided as wells and springs refuel.

SMC Seriouridy Athens County Aince Wolfe Ehirae Athony Ooereska Miny Allens County Rarmies Bellere

Army in Charge Adjutant Leads Salvation Army Meetings

Adjutant Bernard Stone of the Salvation Army conducts services with members at the Athens Army group in Guysville. A week of special meetings runs through Saturday night led by Rev. Artie Krus sell of Westey Foundation at First M E Church, drawing large audiences across indoor and outdoor services.

Bernard Stone In Salvation Army Athens Army Guysville Artie Krussell Westey Foundation M. EB Athras Saltation Army Akeich Sercies

Ohio Employment Drops One Percent in January

Ohio State Bureau of Business Research report shows overall employment fell about five percent since December with a typical seasonal drop near one percent. Stark County rose five percent, while Youngstown and Dayton registered declines of three and two percent respectively. Akron Canton and Cleveland also posted reductions amid a statewide downturn.

Ohio Ohlo State Buseless Research Viva Umiplovers Don Crocaney Stark County Youngstown Dayton Akronah Chneland

John Fleming Dies in Athens County Farm Life

John Fleming, 4, longtime Athens County farmer, died at home after ten years of illness. An importer of high bred draft horses into Athens County, he leaves widow Flora Line, daughters Gertrude Ming Amesville Mel Weber Marlatt Tessle Lands Corning, nine grandchildren and one great grandson. Funeral at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Amesville M E Church, burial in West Union Street Cemetery. Son of June Samuel and Lucy Fleming, pioneer residents of Athens County.

Amesvill.le Pep John Pinwlas Athens County Flem Tog Athene County Noowidow Flora Colla A. Bloming Athena Gertrude Ming Amesville Mel Lary Weber Marlatt Mia Tessle Lands Corning Amenvile M. E Fleming West Union Street June Samuel Lucy Fleming

Taft will leaves estate to two daughters in probate

Mrs Annie Linton Taft widow of Chatted P Taft owner of The Cincinnati Times Star left almost her entire estate worth millions to her two daughters Dane Taft Ingalls of Cleveland and Louise Taft Semple of Cincinnati. Taft died suddenly Jan 1 at her Cincinnati home surrounded by family.

Miners Hit Production Record at Millfield Coal Mine No 6

Millfield's Coal Co Mine No 6 produced 1 920 tons of coal on Friday, per F H Hi clerk. The output filled 35 railroad cars with 290 miners at work, five to six days a week, marking a new production milestone.

Creek “Coal Co Millfield F. H. Hi Clerk

Opponents of Compromise on Drought Relief Campaign

Fragmentary report from Vatican City on a planned pope speech at the Vatican. The address aims to address drought relief policy and features plans for the ceremony at the Sacred Chapel with cardinals and officials in attendance. The article notes anticipated telecommunication advances tied to the event and broader implications for church leadership.

Pope Radio Stutio Vatican City Vatican Rodho Utah Linder

Democrats and Republicans Unite for a Block Move

A bipartisan push forms to block a major policy move in Congress. Leaders from both parties debate relief provisions for the unemployed and farm support amid drought measures and proposed constitutional amendments. The effort includes discussions on extention of debate and possible extra sessions after March 4 to advance relief and agriculture bills.

Marooned On Ice Drift Near Buffalo Harbor

Report from an Arctic island crisis describes marooned crews from several vessels, with attempts to rescue six men and locate a missing leader. Weather worsens then eases as ships try to reach Lacakeway near Buffalo harbor and avert further danger.

Mrs Brewer Dies After Long Illness In Athens County

Mrs Aiie ine Brawer, 79, widow of Isaac Brewer, longtime Athens resident, died at 2 38 am Sunday at her daughter's home, Mrs Bromix Bean. Death followed an illness of three months. Services will be at M E Church here Tuesday afternoon with Ec tology and burial in Bean Cemetery. Survived by one daughter who lived with her, and a brother Hiram Hull of Beatrice Nebraska. She had been a widow for eight years.

Guysvilly Aiieine Brawer Lotr Tssac Walt Athens Cosmity Bromix Bean M. E Bean Brewer Washington County Spen Melge Hiram Hull Beatrice Neb

Funeral for Prof George H Crow Held at Letart Church

Over 1000 mourners attended the funeral of Professor George H Crow of Ohio University Extension Department. He died in a Wednesday night auto accident near Coshocton when his vehicle was struck by a passenger train. Services were held at Athena Presbyterian Church and Letart Church, burial in the Letart church cemetery.

George H. Crow Ohio Universlty Letart Church Ebur‘ial Crow Athena Presbyterian Church Coshocton H. Pp. Plgmin Coshocton County Schools Professor Crow

Bolton D Campbell Named to Board of Soldiers and Orphans Home

Columbus Feb 9 Gov George White announces the appointment of Bolton D Campbell of Cincinnati to the Board of Trustees of the Soldiers and Orphans Home. Campbell is a World War veteran and active in the American Legion.

Columbus George White Bolton D. Campbell Cincinnati Soldiers and Eshers Orphans Home Xenia Campbell Americam Legion

O F Rowland Installed as New Judge in Athens County

O F Rowland begins term as judge of the Common Pleas Court in Athens County succeeding Judge A Worntel. The article outlines Rowland’s background including education at the “Ghia Singe” university and notes family and community ties in Athens City.

New Common Pleas Judge of Athens Oliver F. Rowland Law Firma of Waol Jey End Rowlang Court of Common Pleas Athens County L. G. Worstell Rowland Ia Waa Attis-Eeouise Woolley Athena Torney John J. Woolley Rawiane O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court Atorney Athull Ranesaid Toriotra Harri Sami Ant Ater Auending Walt- Wariso Vanlearatty Ghia Singe Coe Atheny Htowhaul Laine Woolley Gil Wooley Howland Murar Salvation Army Wis Pantmier Athanie Sogiery Aettyieles Civbonitalia Athos Athos Cott. “Ty At Nies Biiws Alsa Fern Omens. Jidna Stuwland Wlgordda

Butler Freed Of Mussolini Talk Charges

Washington report notes the Butler Mussolini incident faded with the cancellation of the Major General Smedley Butler court martial. Secretary Adams released Butler’s reprimand letter citing his remarks at the Contemporary Club in Philadelphia on January 19. The secretary said Butler believed his statements would stay private within club walls.

Washington Dinky Pationally Famosa Smedley T. Tinsar Philadephia Adama Adara Fuller Philadelphia Butler Butter Adams Secratary State Department Italy

British Chancellor Aground Off Colombia Coast In Distress

The Navy reports the steamship British Chancellor ashore near Guilinea Point on the Columbia coast in need of assistance. Navy commandant at Key West notified authorities as rescue efforts begin. In Washington the Senate Campaign Funds Investigating Committee intends to probe activities of Blaidon James Cannon Jr. linked to the 1928 presidential campaign.

Washington Navy Department Key ‘West, ‘Fin British Chancellor Guilenaa Point Columbia Senate Biadon James Cannon Jr Senate Campaign

Weather fragment reports cold spell and variable thaw

Fragmentary weather note records a severe cold wave with below zero readings and a forecast of gradually moderating temperatures. Mentions locations like Ohio and Winnipeg with references to wind and precipitation.

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