Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

Page 1

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1931

Page

1

Party Leaders Demand Clear Wheat Market

Three Republican leaders from Kansas and Indiana plan to urge the Federal Farm Board to hold wheat off the market until the new crop is sold. They warn of a gravest crisis for grain farmers if the board fails to restrain sales, amid a board pledge not to sell wheat at current prices and debates over price fixing and storage congestion.

Curtis Capper Wateon Federal Board Washington U.R Federal Farm Board Kansas Charles Curtis Arthur Capper James E. Stone Farm Board James E Watson Indiana Senate Watson West White House Chicago

Von Elm and Burke in Decisive Round Today of National Open Tourney

Byron coverage reports a tough morning at Inverness Golf Club Toledo as George Von Elm leads Billy Burke by one stroke after 18 holes in the National Open play off. Burke rallys from a ragged start with birdies and precise iron play to stay within one shot.

von Elm Burke Tulted Press Inverness Golf Club Toledo George von Elm California Billy Burke Gut U.2 Califormian Connecticut Burk Rey Ted Ray von Him Von Hoe Burked

Todays Reflections On World Events And Sports

Today by Arthur Brisbane previews a cheerfully starting year for the United States and notes a favorable mood in stocks. It cites Germany’s big week end and a Schmeling title win with a moment of magnanimity during the Stribling bout. Continuous on Page 4.

Arthur Brisbane Helon Germany Ging Features Max Schmeling

See Upturn in Business Soon

New York July 6 With resistance to downward tendencies holding prices around present levels American business now is in the condition that generally precedes an upturn the semi annual business review by the National Conference of Business Papers Editors said today Replacement buying cannot be delayed much longer as a result of the equidation of inventories of raw products and finished goods The editors believe An increase in production and distribution already has taken place in some lines The review said business is expected to receive considerable stimulus from advances in the stock market The survey reported improvement already was manifest in the automotive equipment and parts chemicals machine toll electric power production textiles commercial bakeries furniture manufacturing construction meat packing shoe retailing and radio broadcasting The survey concurred in by 155 editors said business during the first half year was marked by aggressive merchandising by manufacturers and retailers developing goods that will sell under present day conditions

New York Seri-Annual Business Review National Conference of Business Papers Lana Radio Broadcasting Busideas

Stimson Visits Palermo on European Tour

Talk It Over PALERMO Italy July 6 Col Henry L Stimson American secretary of state landed on Italian shores today visiting Palermo on his way to Naples to begin a tour of European countries to confer with political leaders about issues and plans troubling the region.

Palermo Italy Henry L. Stimson Naples

Man confesses bicycle theft from 12 years ago

Herbert C. Belcher, 37, of Dou than Alabama, confessed to hitchhiking to Cleveland to surrender for a bicycle theft dated twelve years prior. He explained moral awakening after “getting religion” and sought guidance from Police Lieutenant James Peck before returning home.

Cleveland U.p Herbert C. Belcher Douthan Ala Belcher James Peck

Post Gatty Backer Sends Will Thanks For Kind Words

Beverly Hills California man expresses gratitude for favorable remarks about two figures, Post and Getty. He invites them to Claremore Oklahoma to prove their skills. He jokes that successful navigation would earn them bold praise and nickname status.

Will Beverly Hills Celif Getty Claremore Okla Post

Hunger march by miners crowds St Clairsville crowds march to courthouse

Thousands of striking miners with wives and children converge on Belmont County Courthouse St Clairsville to demand unemployment relief. The National Miners Union organizes the hunger demonstration as County Commissioners reject relief and protest funds.

St. Clairsville T. Clairsville W.P St Clairsville Belmont County Board of County Commissioners Ahunger National Minera Union Unison Charlen Wise

Power Trust Probed by Federal Power Commission

The Federal Power Commission opened an inquiry into ownership and control of all public utility companies operating water power under federal license. Data gathering aims to reveal if a power trust exists as reformers claim.

Power Trust Washington U.R Federal Power Commission Commission

Brothers Slain 24 Years Apart By Same Gun

Richmond Illinois July. The slaying of two wealthy brothers, 24 years apart, with the same gun in identical circumstances presents a murder mystery. Charles W. Eldredge, 64, ex-Chicago lawyer and state legislator, was found on a wooded island near Nipering Creek with the gun used to kill his brother Earl in 1907 nearby. Investigators weigh family feud as motive while noting Eldredge’s vow to find Earl’s killer. State’s Attorney Vincent Lumley says the killer may have feared pursuit and killed to end the hunt.

Richmond Walthy Brothers Charles W. Eldredge Chicago Eldredge Nippereing Creek Earl Vincent § Lumley McHenry County Charles

Rip tides drown 20 on Los Angeles beaches

At least twenty people drowned as treacherous rip currents swept beaches near Los Angeles during the holiday period. Lifeguards rescued many, including motion picture actress Marion Nixon, amid harrowing scenes along the coast.

Los Angeles Los Angels Marion Nixon

Toll of Holidays Claims 40 Dead and 100 Injured

A Chicago report shows the Fourth of July week end produced 40 deaths and about 100 injuries from firecrackers, with drownings and car accidents adding to the toll. Heat, heat waves, and clear skies aided leisure travel. California saw two major disasters including a deadly rip tide and a fatal airplane crash.

Chicago Althorge Enua California Pacific Los Angeles Johnny Champaign Sted

Legion Chief Toula Johnson Named Nominee for National Commander

Toula A. Johnson of Clarksburg West Virginia, a lawyer and state American Legion commander, is nominated to succeed Dolph O’Net of Topeka at the national convention opening September 21 in Detroit. Johnson, a VirginIa graduate, held a heavyweight boxing championship in pass Columbus July. A flood of casualties and accidents across the state marked the weekend with forty dead and many injured, while weather soured with clouds and showers forecast through Tuesday.

Toula A. Johnson Clarksburg American Legion Dolph T. O'Net Topeka Kan Columbus de Obie Linge Pradenen Fale Cosier Wether Citat Moonie Cleveand Levi Fe McDonald Watertowa Noekeled Cleveland Barnuel Denert Toledo Mra Saaheth Boles Inflanapalin Kite Tinbert Ketlay Sitewite Hleubenvilla Itene Breckerridge Loungatonn Ivan and Walter Towner Cincinnati Uaéas Cuyahogs Jewell Daener Tere Hendon Attron Robert Hebnle Tortron Hocky River Cheater Flirbrck Flat Livers Peo Otfo Woodruff Jacky Robert Wo Miller Columteig Site Debater John At Jane Merain Michael Blantiz Sharan Peter Putsell Xhol Youngstown Martin McBride Syracuse Andrew B Lan Aeveland 212Th Engineers G. Commander Heart Tack Lynn Brumim Bhat Jatay Clecons Sharon Auteldcejiohnis Richards

Organizing To Battle Soviet Plans American Civic Federation

New York July 8 Acting president Matt hew Woll of the National Civic Federation appoints four committees totaling 199 members to form the American unit of a world wide anti Soviet network. Units planned in Germany England France Belgium Canada Italy and other countries to unite patriotic moral forces against a world revolution. The move follows a June 16 dinner honoring Georges Theunin former Belgian prime minister and ICC president. The Russian program will be fought through commercial interests pressuring the Prussian govern ment to curb propaganda and halt Soviet contracts.

New York U.1 Matthew Woll National Civic Federation United States Woll Germany England France Belgium Canada Italy Civic Federation Georges Theunin International Chamber of Commerce Wells

Fear bank break in Germany signals alarming finances

Berlin reports a sharp withdrawal of foreign credits totaling 1.09 million marks amid stalled Paris talks on relief for Germany's finances. The Reich Bank's credit with International Acceptance Bank of New York shows little unused balance while rumors sweep Berlin's banking district about a large German bank's defacement.

Germany Berlin Paris Geld Discount Bank International Acceptance Bank of New York

Weather Summary From Scrambled Regional Report

Fragmentary weather note lists cities Shreveport and Cheyenne with scattered numbers. Reads incomplete values and unclear times. Contains garbled terms and no usable forecast without source clarification.

Woman Found Dead in Chicago Manhole Mystery Deepens

A 40 year old Chicago woman, Emily Chorak, was found dead in a manhole with a blanket over her body after her disappearance on June 1. A 14 year old boy reported the discovery to police. autopsy showed no sign of violence. The case ties to a missing husband John Chorak and eviction over unpaid rent. Detectives probe motives and marital strains amid poverty.

Chicago Samuel Surale Bay Horak Emily Chorak Sant Alstary Chotak John Steel Mil Mca Chorak Choraka Tisino Afra

Movie Czar Deflects Fire Over King of Kings Funds

New York July 4 10 Will Hays motion picture czar sought to evade the issue in the industry council feud by linking a personal spat with Dr George Reid Andrews to the controversy over 19 per cent of King of Kings proceeds for the Federal Council of Churches of Christ of America. Francia J McConnell president of the council noted the survey accusing the industry of subsidizing council members. Hays replied that the industry has employed many council representatives.

New York Francia J. McConnell Federal Council of Churches of Christ of America Will Hays Federal Council George Reid Andrews Doctor Andrews

Admits Killing Husband in Cleveland Hammer Murder Case

County prosecutor Ray T. Miller planned an investigation to decide if Mrs. Margurio, 51, should face a grand jury for the admitted hammer killing of her husband Antonie Margurio in their bed. She claimed years of abuse and revealed the fatal attack with a five pound meat cleaver while he slept, as authorities weigh potential charges.

Cleveland Ray T. Miller Fossphine ‘Mergurio Antonie Margurie Yenny Teideath Byrn

Starts Bridge Legal Actions

John Wolin Athens County Prosecutor moves to mediate steps before work on the proposed South Bridge across the Rocking River in Athens. Actions involve city and county agencies, state governments, and the Salt acre and Ohio Railroad. Wolin seeks confirmation from State Highway Department engineer Dowier and city clerk Harrie on actions by highway director and city council regarding bridge building.

John Wolin Athens New South Rocking River Adie Ad Tate Saltacre & Ohlo Railroad Bolin Athens County John W. Dowier State Highway Department H. Harrie Thegard

Prison Flight Transfers for Murder Convicts in Detroit

In Detroit on July 6, Ted Prezino and Angelo Liveceht were moved by airplane to prison to serve life terms for the murder of Willem Chicago, a case tied to a local dope racket. The transfer aims to thwart gangster retaliation after the men’s alleged involvement in the earlier killing of radio announcer Geralt E. Cannon and Genny Collins at a hotel lobby.

Detroit Ted Prezino Angelo Liveceht Willem Chicago Michigan Geralt E Cannon Genny Collins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vatican State Rome Roms Holy See Benito Mussolini Vatican Pius XI Azione Cattolica Hankow China Oscar Anderson Stringmen Anderson Everit B Terhune Bia & Weere BO Mareen Inverness Club Eld von Hindenburg German Republic Hoover Stinson Sparkler Small Boy OLD Depot The Volunteers of America Toledo and Ohio Central Railroad West Broad Street Fly Castle John Graff Owsen Department of Commerce David A. Reed Senate Military Affairs Committee MacDonald Great Britain United States Army Ottawa Ont D.ra ‘Romeo Rene Lacmix Ottawa River Legion Yostaraay Shreveport Cheyenne Czar McConnell Tasut Wil Hays Hammer Te Breek Topema Bet One George FL Wihitewict Wee County
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication