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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

18

Oil Producers Seek Tariff Action From Congress

In Bogan January 20, local oil men and Southeast Ohio representatives urge Congress to impose a $1.20 per barrel tariff on crude oil imports and a 0 cent ad valorem on refined products. A seven member executive committee remains in Washington to press the issue as 14 of 16 oil producing states are represented at the conference.

Washington Congress United States Hall Itha Grimm Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers Association A. F E. Paine New Straiteville

Carr Convicted After No Defense Testimony

Logan Jan 26 Without defense testimony the jury finds C L Carr guilty of assault and battery in district court. Prosecuting attorney C Wood Bowen led the case with Judge Judas Harley M Whiteraft presiding. verdict followed shortly after the noon recess.

Judas Harley M Carr C. Wood Bowen Cas Della Hansel Foreman Nellie Terre John Walters Irz Dawley Florenca Hart Terre Rutter P. A Hufford L. B. ‘Utherford Charles G. ‘Wright Virginia Hockman Jay Karshner

Twin birth announced for Judy family in Logan

Mr and Mrs Frank Judy Jr announce the birth at their North Mulberry Street home of twins, a girl and a boy, born Monday morning. This is the couple’s second set of twins, joining their existing son, with grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Judyer of Logan.

Logan Frank Judy, Jr North Mulberry Street Judyer

Civil Service Exams Planned for City Jobs

Logan January 30 arrangements are underway for a city civil service exam next Friday morning in the Arcade Building. Phil A. Henderson directs the test for several positions including chief of the fire department, merchants police, second city patrolman, matron of the rest room and three stationary engineers. All but one patrolman position are currently filled. Applications are on file with the commission and eight candidates will take the exam.

Logan City Civil Service Commission Phil A. Henderson Merchants’ Police Soma

Bond Price Rise Signals End of Low Mood

The article notes a rebound in bond prices as an indicator of improving market sentiment. With commentary from Allard Smith of Untom Trust Co. in Cleveland, the piece situates the shift within a wider industry mood, referencing notable figures and events from the period to illustrate economic optimism.

Allard Smith Untom Trust Co Cleveland Ohio Sam

City assigns 92 men to street work and waterline extension

Service Director Bred Shively reports 92 men hired for the last week with a second group of 43 working Monday. Most labor on eastern city streets or the Bell and Scholl water line extension, three days of work per group were provided, and the water line project should finish by week’s end.

Logan Dan Bred Shively

Local Officials Investigate City Office Over Food Aid

Sheriff Jo vityoffiew vestigat to lebor at tl Hiregé, Cecil Kunney tautiCious overe ied Wasterrill KE. Ned Weyt charges and themes of an official event emerge. Raymone Kitchen noted as a host at a community dinner.

Louan Jovity Offiew Cecil Kunney Tolea Shawnern

James Starr Dies at Home Near Gore

James Starr, aged, died Monday morning near Gore from a heart attack after months of poor health. Coroner J P Miller ruled death due to heart trouble. He had been living with a relative. funeral arrangements not announced.

Munket Sunde Stephen Logar James Starr Gore J. P. Miller Starr Puneral

Home Building Increase Signals Economic Revival

Analysts see a brighter housing outlook as September reports show the largest residential contracts in 27 states since May, suggesting gradual recovery amid weak overall building activity. Farm prospects improve and wheat prices strengthen while stock markets remain volatile.

Ptereek

U S To Recover First Economic Outlook Amid Global Struggles

A 1931 forecast notes slow recovery ahead for the United States with gradual improvements in business and security values by year end. It cites strained trade with Russia, Britain, and China, a stagnant market, and cautious optimism about European recovery and U S prospects.

Tyrving T Hush Tern New York Delauch Russia Snet China United States

The Nation’s Wealth and the Call for Prudent Spending

The speaker argues that the United States retains its underlying wealth and character, urging rejection of legislative cures and a return to sanely spending earned income. He warns that easy gains fail and urges hard work and educated intelligence to seize future opportunity without chasing quick fixes.

United States

Phone Base Rate Area Extended in Ohio Utilities Order

The Public Utilities Commission authorized the Ohio Telephone Company to extend the base rate area of its Salem Exchange into adjoining rural territory. The change should improve service and reduce mileage charges for inside area subscribers while increasing rates for 20 rural subscribers who gain access to better service. Overall, the plan would slightly lower aggregate rate payments by area subscribers.

Columbus Ohio Res Tolephone Company Purhlis Utilities Commission Satem Renault Volved Utilities Commissioners

Clifton Education Director to Address Athens T A Tonight

Dr. John L. Clifton, director of the Ohio Department of Education, will speak before the Athena High School Parent-Teacher Association at 7 10 tonight in the Senior High School gym. Members from all Athens County PTA groups are urged to attend.

John L. Clifton Ohio Department of Education Athena High School Athens County

Progress in Radio Field Grows Through 1950 Developments

The 1950 radio field saw continuous lab advances in modulation, frequency stability, and signal quality spurred by FCC orders. Synchronization trials promise nationwide station hearing with proper facilities. Aviation radio linked three major U.S. routes, enabling weather, landing and communications from planes. Police radio expanded in large cities, and a new direct U S China radio circuit opened.

DIL Jollipfe Chiat Federal Meati Contenssion Washington Dan Steat Federal Tindiq Commission Iman Tadig United States Wajer

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