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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

10

Oil Producers Hope Tariff Action From Congress

Local oil men from Logan and the Southeastern Ohio district, including A. Hot and H. D. Atha, met in Washington as part of Gov George White’s oil committee. They reported progress toward new tariffs on crude oil imports and refined products, including a proposed 1 per barrel tax and 50 cent ad valorem on refined goods, with possible limits on imports of crude and refined products. They urged federal action to protect the industry, noting wells being shut in and free entry of foreign oils and fuels.

Logan Jas Thie Thie Innetry A. Hot H. D. Atha Congresa Washington Cating of Congress United States Geo Hall Atha Y. C. Grimm Southeastern Olio Oil and Gas Producers Association A. Fame Mew Straitside

Jury Returns Guilty Verdict In Assault Case

In IAS NO DEFENSE Logan the defense offered no testimony and the jury found Garr guilty of assault and battery in the Notestone incident. Sentencing was withheld by Judge Earley M. Whitcraft while a motion for new trial is prepared by Carr's counsel. Prosecutor Weed Bowen led the case. jurors included Mrs. Hansel and Mrs. Terret among others.

Earley M. Whitcraft Carr Weed Bowen Della J. Hansel Nellie Terret John Walters Ira Dewley

Twins Born to Frank Judy Family in Logan

Logan residents Mr and Mrs Frank Judy announce the birth of a twin set to their family on North Mulberry Street Monday morning. This is the second set for the couple who already have a son. a prior incident left a boy injured when a pick and boy were hurt nearby. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Judy Sr. of the city.

City Civil Service to Hold Exams for Several Jobs

Logan January 20 Arrangements by the City Civil Service Commission plan an examination near Friday morning in the Arende Building under secretary Pha Slemderson. Positions listed include City patrolman chief of the fire department merchant police and several engineers as civil service reforms are pursued.

Logan Jars City Civil Service Commission Arendé Pha Slemderson Merchant Police Ata Palaice

City reports temporary work on projects and water extension

Logan officials said during the last week 92 men were put to work on city projects by Serica Director Fred Co Shively. A second group of 42 men worked on street repair in the eastern part of town and on the Bell and Schon Addition water extension. Officials noted three days of excusable absence last week and expected the water extension to finish by week’s end.

James Starr Dies at Home After Long Illness

Logan January 20 James Starr aged 172 died at his Gore area home Monday morning from heart trouble after months of ill health. Coroner J Miller found death due to a heart attack though Starr had no recent physician. He had been staying with a relative for months. Funeral plans not announced.

Ruby Harden Dies After Auto Wreck in Logan County

Miss Ruby Harden, 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harden, died in Columbus hospital after an automobile wreck Saturday evening near Whichester. She was injured when the car plunged over a bank embankment and fractured her leg. Funeral services will be held Friday at 4 o clock at the St Matthew Lathe. Grove Cemetery burial to follow.

Logan Ton Miry den Harden Columbus Hospital Suncon Grove Cemelris

Unclear OCR item with broken names and charges

Fragmentary report from Logan with mixed names and actions including a court arrest and a community event. Text references a jury, charges of disturbing conduct, fines, and an affidavit in a magistrate court. Names and places are garbled, but indicate local legal proceedings and social notes.

Bond Price Rise Signals End of Global Low Mood

Executive view by Allard Smith of Caton Trust Co Cleveland argues the industry has suffered a prolonged world mood slump for over a year and that a rebound in bond prices indicates possible turning point for markets and investor sentiment.

Allard Smith Caton Trust Co Cleveland Ohio Nash

Clifton Education Director to address Athens PTA meeting

Dr. John Y. Clifton, director of the Ohio Department of Education, will speak at 7:29 tonight before the Athens High School PTA at the Senior High School Building. Invitations extend to all city and Athens County PTA members for what is described as a major meeting.

John Y. Clifton Ohio Department of Education Athens High School Athens County

Commodity Prices For 1931 Depend On Acreage Reductions

New York January reports state 1934 price recovery hinges on drastic acreage cuts. Farm Board notes wide declines in wheat cotton and other goods with silver linings in livestock as prices shrink and consumption patterns shift amid stabilization efforts.

Ny Uclmen Wataeurs United Presa Pingoial Radtor York Tan Tovala Wilk Wis Cederal Prime Board Haliy Weet Amaunty Axport Sore Farm Board Ube Spevkins Amerian Boyineds John A. Bunnell Chicago Board of ‘Trade Grain Minera Agricultural Marketing Act Hts Chive Bubnehi Brasil Benjamin B. Peabody New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange Nyro Prica

Brothers Lawyers Imperfect Alibi for Murder Case

The Chicago Tribune reports that the brothers’ lawyers claim an airtight alibi is prepared and will be presented when they are arraigned on Wednesday. Plans for a demand and trial procedures were outlined as docket entries were made by Judge McGoorty.

Luago Sai Alibiv Bee Brothers Glouly Alfred Chicago ‘Tribune Taler John McGoorty Rey

Jobless in Wheeling Face Threats Over Work

In Wheeling the unemployed confront employers with threats of violence as they demand jobs. A man threatens with a gun amid wider unrest as organizers plan a mass meeting to address unemployment in the city and surrounding areas.

Chamber of Conan Paul Addres Wheeling Fish School Wheeling Wnder Indicini Atlanta

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