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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1931

Page

4

Oil men urge Congress action on tariff to shield industry

In Logan Ohio 20 oil producers from 14 of 16 states met in Washington to push for tariff protection on crude oil and refined products. They called for a 41/2 dollar barrel tariff on crude oil and a 0 cent tax on refined products or at least limit refined imports to 20 percent of 1950 levels. Delegates included Barton Holl H D Ames T C Grimm and A B Paine. Congress action expected before adjournment.

Logan Fan Congress Barton A. Holl H. D. Amnes Air Committee Vanermesteen Ohio Washington, D Washington United States Hall Atha T. C. Grimm Pessient Southeastern Ohio Oil and Gas Producers Association A.B Paine New Straitsville Focal Men

Jury Hears Carr Assault Case in Terry Village

Jan 20 Without offer of dog and testimony the defense allowed the case against C L Carr of South Terry to go to the jury before the noon recess. A verdict was returned after brief deliberation. Carr is charged with assault and battery regarding an incident with BP W Notestone on last Friction Day. Judge Harley M Whitefare withheld sentence pending a new trial motion. Prosecutor C Wood Bowen led the case with jury foreman Mrs Della J Hansel and 11 members.

Logan C. L. Carr Terry Carr BP. W. Notestone Shit Village Bentence Harley M. Whitefare C. Wood Bowen Della J. Hansel Nellie Terrel John Walters Ira Parley Florence Bort Louie Rutter F. A. Hufford L. B. Rutherford Charles G. Wright Virginia Hockman Jay Karahner

Twins Again in Logan Birth Announcement

Mr and Mrs Frank Judy announce the birth of twins at their home on North Mulberry Street Monday morning. This is the couple's second set of twins. they also have an older son. Mr and Mrs Judy Sr. of the city are mentioned as grandparents.

Logan Frank Judy North Mulberry Street Judy Sr Funk Arre Logan Oworth Funk Bungay Mamistr Stephenson Turk Counle Awaltang Durin Taree Wielks

City Civil Service Exams Set for Next Friday

Logan residents learn the City Civil Service Commission will hold exams for multiple city jobs next Friday morning in the Arcade building under Pitt A. Henderson. Positions include city patrolman chief of the fire department merchants’ police matron of the reel room and three stationary engineers. Applications are being filed as the commission builds an eligibility list to fill various posts.

Escepion Thatoe HH Dss Meyor Ehief Police Eleht

City Projects Employ 92 Men in Temporary Work

Surfice Director Gra C G Shively reports 92 men were given temporary work in city projects last week. An additional group of 43 men worked that day on street repairs in the eastern part of the city and the water line extension to Bell and School addition. Shively said each group had three days of employment that week and expected water line tension work to finish by month’s end.

Logan Ube Surfice Gra C G. Shively Cuasstise Bell and Scholl Shively

James Starr Dies at 73 in Gore Area

James Starr, 73, died at his Gore area home Monday morning from heart trouble after months of ill health. Coroner J D Miller found death due to a heart attack. Starr had been living with a relative for several months. funeral arrangements have not been announced.

Ruby Harden Dies After Auto Wreck

Logan January 26 report states Ruby Harden 20 daughter of Kir Marden of Newt died Saturday night in Columbus hospital after an automobile wreck on a long bridge near Winchester. She was a sister of Burden and was returning from a visit when the crash occurred. Funeral arrangements to follow at Grave Cemetery.

Logan I'Al Ware Ming Dea Kir ‘Ed. Marden Newt Winchester Bane Amos

Arrests Hit Justice Scene as Court Bid Moves On

A stream of arrests and arraignments unfolds as police and prosecutors pursue charges. Individuals including Kuhn and Miller face grand jury action and bail requests, while other names like Revinole and Shawnes appear in related proceedings amid ongoing court activity after a spate of recent detentions.

Thgan Tin Joe Atty Pia Winky Willy 475 Toad Kuhn T. Miller

Bond price rise signals end of global downturn

In a Cleveland briefing, Executive Vice President Allard Smith of Untra Trust Co. notes a sustained global downturn lasting over a year. He argues that rising bond prices reflect improved investor sentiment and a potential turning point in the world economy.

Allard Smith Untra Trust Co Cleveland Ohio

Dr John L Clifton to speak at Athens PTA meeting

Dr John L Clifton director of the Ohio Department of Education will address an Athens High School PTA meeting at 7 30 PM in the Senior High School Building. All PTA members from city and Athens County have been invited to attend this important gathering.

John L. Clifton Ohio Department of Educa Hon Athens High School Athens County Thia

ATUENS 1 LEADERS SEE BUSINESS REVIVAL IN 1931

Alfred P. Sloan Jr outlines a hopeful 1931 for American industry. He cites rising real wages since 1890, falling wholesale prices, steady production, and auto replacement as drivers. He warns that sustained buying power and renewed confidence are key to recovery.

Thuy Lia Anders Preciose di Pte Hival Dero Puvins Minny Rota Pres wUtEt Fopper Stic Feotnt Montis Tikes Lse Dinastrella America Cavsci

Unprecedented business points to a continued year

A fragment notes that the current year enjoys unprecedented business momentum with expectations of continued growth into the future. No specific firms, dates, or figures are provided in the readable text.

Kircher and Hoover Named in Company Roles

C. P. Kircher named vice president and T. N. Hoover serves as secretary in the corporate roster.

C. P. Kircher T. N. Hoover

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Congress Action Hocking County E Wess Kelephone Kour News Bressenger Cali D Milne Gio Azaiial Carr Farry Echos Gushes Shana Cole Piice Kerr: Hardware Co Aia Civil Service Communion GEVEN James Starr Gore Ruby Harden E. D Hanlen Jor Shawnes Allison Ti and Wee Soldil Plaything FOX News Pm “Toonkc Hargy Lancpon Ben Lyon Jeary Hersiot Paramount Mark Twain William Haines Ralston The D. Zenner Co Russ Prince Clifton Bente Education Fon Aafrees E. BP. T. A Itig Lanst Toledo Libbey Glass Manufacturing Company Bridgeport. Conn Richard Vireh Tilchard Raymond, Wash Willapa Harbor Farma Picontes Lava Alfred P. Sloan, Jr Geners New York Rome Athens County Savings and Loan Co F. E. Goldsberg, Sec’y Busines Greates Virgil E. Davis Masonic Bldg Athens, Ohio Mutual Pression M. M. Kerr L. J. Addicott W.W. Coe C, J. Flowers J. J. Lister M. D. Hughes J. L. Beckley Charles Bethe L. W. Roberts
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