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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

22

Oil Men Seek Tariff Action From Congress

Logan an oil producers from Southeastern Ohio urge Congress to impose a tariff of one dollar a barrel on crude oil imports and limit refined product imports to 20 percent of 1925 levels. Delegates from 14 oil states formed an executive committee to press the case in Washington, hoping action before Congress adjourns.

Logan Barton A. Holt H. D. Atha OHL George White Ohio Congress United States Hall Wtha C. Grimm Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers Association A. B. Paine New Straitsville

Local Jury Sentences C L Carry on Assault Charge

C L Carry, of South Perry, was found guilty of assault after the defense offered no testimony and trial proceeded to the noon recess. Prosecutor C Wood Bowen pursued the case, with jurors including Mrs Della Hansel, Nellie Terret, and others.

Bentence Fudge Harley M. Whitcraft Pendine Carr C. Wood Bowen Mra Della J. Hansel Foreman Nellie Terret John ‘Walters Ira, Dawley Florence Bort Laura Rutter F. A. Hufford L. B. “Rutherford Charles G. Wright Rmtra Virginia Hoekman Jay ‘Karshoer

Twins Again and Mrs Frank Announce Newborn Twins

Logan, Jan. 20. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Judy announce the birth of twins at their North Mulberry Street home Monday morning. This is the second set born to the couple who already have another son. A girl and a boy were born, joining the couple’s first twins who were a boy. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Judy Sr. of this city.

Logan Frank Judy North Mulberry Street Judy Sr

City Civil Service Exams Planned for Several Posts

Logan February 29 arrangements set for a city exam next Friday morning in the Arcade Building under Phil A. Henderson. Posts include city patrolman chief of fire department merchants police matron rear room and three stationary engineers.

Shively Reports City Projects and Street Work Progress

Logan detail shows 12 men employed last week with 42 more at work on January 20 by Service Director Fred C. Shively. Workers focus on street repairs in the eastern city area and the Bell and Scholl Addition water line extension, with three days of employment per group and expected completion by week’s end.

James Starr Dies at Home After Heart Trouble

James Starr, 72, died at his Gore area home Monday morning from heart trouble after months of illness. Coroner EP Miller said death was due to a heart attack. Starr had been living with a relative for several months. funeral plans have not been announced.

Economic mood shifts and forecasts from 1930s experts

A long analysis reviews optimism and subsequent downturns in 1930s markets. It notes US and world conditions, stock trends, production, unemployment, and the impact of policy and Federal Reserve actions on future prices and prospects. It also considers Athens area outlook linked to Ohio University enrollment and local demand.

Edna Rennors Agvastoma Brazil United States Fai Last & Montes Ineideat Vanidhy Dewart United Binten Ito Athens Cleveland Reserve Bank Thal

Bond price rise signals end of global market gloom

Allard Smith of Union Trust Co. Cleveland argues a renewed rise in bond prices marks the end of a worldwide slump. He notes investors have grown optimistic as rate expectations ease, suggesting brighter demand for debt and improved liquidity in financial markets.

Allard Smith Union Trust Co Cleveland Ohio

Education director to address Athens PTA meeting

Dr. John Clifton, director of the Ohio Department of Education, will speak at 1:30 tonight before the Athens High School Parent-Teacher Association at the Senior High School Building. Members of all area PTAs in Athens County are invited to attend.

John Clifton Ohio Department of Educaion Athens High School Athena County

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