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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

2

Oil men seek tariff action in Congress for crude and refined fuels

Logan January 20 The Southeastern Ohio oil producers urge Congress to impose a 31 per barrel tariff on crude oil and 50 cents per gallon on refined products. A seven member executive committee will stay in Washington to push the issue as producers from 14 states press for protection against excess imports and duty free finished goods.

Logan Congress Barton A. Hott Atha _dia de Georgs. White Ohio Washington, D Washington Tecoidae United States Hall Aths JT. C. Grimm Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gaa Preducers Association A. B. Falner New StraitsyiNe Mon

Twins Born to Frank Judy Family in Logan

An announcement from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Judy Jr. reports the birth of twins at their North Mulberry Street home on Monday morning. This is the couple’s second set of twins. they already have a son, and they also have a girl and a boy from a previous birth. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Judy Sr. of Logan.

Has No Defense Cass Against Carr Goes To Jury Without Defense Testimony

Logan Jan 20 Without offering testimony the defense rested as the case against C L Carr, South Perry Toze, went to the jury just before the open recess. A verdict of guilty followed. Carr is charged with assault on E W Nettestone during an Election Day altercation. Sentence held pending motion for new trial. Prosecution by C Wood Bowen with jurors named.

Harley M. Whitcraft Pendane Carr C. Wood Bowen Dellz J. Mansel Nellie Terrel John Walters Ira Dewtey Fiotenca Bort Aura Rutter Fla. Hufford L. R Rutherford Charles G. Wright Mire Virginia Hockman Jay ‘Karéhaer

City to Hold Civil Service Exams for Several Jobs

Logan January 20 arrangements are underway by the City Civil Service Commission to hold an exam for several city positions next Friday morning. The test will be in the Arcade Building under secretary P A Henderson. Posts listed include City patrolman chief of the fire department merchants police matron of the Josh Toom and three night watch engin eers. Applications are invited and the plan aims to place all city employees under civil service.

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City project hires 92 men for week. 48 more at work

Logan January report shows Service Director Fred A. Shively noting 92 men employed during the last week on street repair and line extension to Bell and Schott. An additional 48 workers were on site that day. Water line extension expected to finish by week’s end.

James Starr Dies at 73 Near Gore After Ill Health

James Starr aged 73 died at his Gore area home Monday morning from heart trouble after months of illness. Coroner J P Miller found death due to a heart attack. Starr had been living with relatives. funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Ruby Harden Dies After Auto Wreck

Logan January 26. Ruby Harden 20 daughter of B D Harden of near Saturday evening when an automobile wreck occurred on a curve near a high embankment. She died at Columbus hospital at noon. Her husband Batarday in hospital after the crash. She leaves parents and two sisters, with services set at St Matthews later.

Amos II Muriil

Logan NH Door Break-In Leads to Local Arrests

Sheriff Joe Farhear n and deputies arrested Cecil Carpenter and Kuhy after a door break at White Lome Street. Ahern, Wasneraig, and Kuhn faced charges with $75 bail held. Millen and Reynolds appeared in court on disturbing charges. Carl Funk remains jailed after a separate arrest. affidavit filed in Magistr Stephenson's court.

Prescript Mix Sparks Online Rumor About 666 Tab

A terse post claims a mysterious 666 doctor’s prescription for colds and head symptoms and mentions a “mage speedy” remedy in a 666 tab. The message blends folklore with modern online rumor about health and magic.

Bond Price Rise Signals End of Global Low Mood

Erocative Vice President, Union Trust Co., Cleveland notes a sustained monthly rise in bond prices ending a world wide low mood. Industry observers see renewed investor confidence and a potential uptick in credit markets as prices rebound and market sentiment improves.

Allard Smith Union Trust Co Cleveland Ohio

Clifton to Speak to Athens P T A Tonight

Dr. John L. Clifton director of the Ohio Department of Education will address the Athens High School Parent-Teacher Association at 1 39 o clock in the Senior High School Building. Invitations go to all city and county P T A members for what is described as a nationally important meeting.

John L. Clifton Ohio Department of Education Apeak Athens Athens County

1931 Outlook for Prices Jobs and Industry

Economic notes predict 1931 will require price cutting to fit consumer pockets and a gradual recovery across auto manufacturing building and steel sectors. Unemployment fears persist with winter hardships but emergency jobs and public works may ease strain while commodity markets stabilize and bond prospects steadier.

Wtom Lok Alno Nore Mos

Athens Banks Build Record Amid Coal Depression

The piece notes a lingering coal downturn yet a steadier Athens economy. Real estate values have fallen hard but are stabilizing, with economists predicting deflation nearly complete and a gradual recovery in business as the year progresses.

Athens Ben Iy

Athens Growth and Ohio University Expansion Plans

An editorial urges Athens to foster business growth and housing to support a rising university and local industries. It argues for courage and foresight to attract workers and promote two nationally known local products, urging residents to stimulate sales via dialogue with friends and businesses.

Athens Ohio University Vina ‘Fallrohds Pudtdaig

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