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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1931
Page
1
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In Muncie Indiana, a crouching skeleton found in an abandoned shaft at Central High School is linked to Perrie Guelsby Hogs, 16, who vanished December 16, 1922. The discovery includes a jack knife, an old school calendar, and a dated calendar fragment. Investigators consider accident or possible foul play as theories, noting evidence like heavy shoes and a smoking-room shaft.
The White House announced a policy that President Hoover news must come only from authorized executive sources. Joslin, one of the president's secretaries, told reporters that all accounts of the president's activities should originate from stated sources. Joslin and Mr Hoover are the only official sources of news. The announcement followed an inquiry into 15 minor human interest stories about the president.
Deputy Marshal John Havet and Charles Eland intercepted a five ton moving van filled with alcohol and gin valued at 10000 in Beechwood. The truck was a distribution point with part of the cargo removed by suspects before arrest.
John D Rockefeller turns ninety two and asserts robust health while reflecting on his philanthropy. The column surveys wealth use, predicts future philanthropy by John D Rockefeller Jr, and notes Niagara Falls as example of vast resources channelled to beneficial ends. It cautions against expecting an instant boom from wartime moratoriums and argues prudent investment of fortune.
Sheriff Wayne Wingett found a Dodge sedan near the Hocking River between Frost and Cooline on Thursday. Residents believed fishermen left it there Wednesday night. The car bore a West Virginia license issued at Parkersburg. It had three tires and rims removed and belonged to Wilhelm Parkersburg, who was at a baseball game Wednesday afternoon. The owner recovered the car.
Lima July 10 Thelma Woods 17 of Lima and Bar Truesdale 21 of Elida were murdered May 29. James May M year old former suitor of Woods remains in custody as police probe alibi and charge of first degree murder issued by Donald Truesdale. Police questioned him and released him earlier.
Editorials blame France for not canceling debt while noting France pays out 6 million dollars more to England and the United States. The piece argues France prospers from thrift and prudence, comparing the situation to radio characters Amos and Andy in a humorous, cautionary frame.
Logan reports the death of A G Steinman aged 73 a longtime Logan resident and prominent shoe merchant after a three year illness Funeral services will be held at his East Main Street home with Rev H L Geddes and Rev Charles Leser officiating Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery He leaves a widow and three sisters including Ida Steinman recently postmistress of Logan and Clara Steinman Mrs W O Brown twin sister of the deceased from Sturgeon Bay Wis
At Cedar Point on July 10 the second annual mid summer Ohio Bar Association gathering opened with Senator Simeon D Fess slated to speak. Early Lewis of St Clairsville defended taxation policy amid questions from Francis Monnett about utilities lobbies and probate reform in a tense exchange.
In Alliance a gun battle broke out at George Wallace's chicken house as six men exchanged fire over a second load of chickens. Wallace was shot in the neck and his son in the wrist, while McFeek was killed. two accomplices were jailed. Police found shotguns and ammo at Pinkers' home. Ernest Tinker and William Reese were jailed.
In a Columbus divorce filing Irvine Pengo Chicago former Methodist Church district superintendent and his wife Mra Wille B Penn are named. Penn left the city two years after their marriage to return but remains away, she states.
Reston trails Hepler early as Senny Reston and Bob Hepler play the opening nine holes at the Wylandot Club in the state amateur golf tournament final. Both players are college youths and Dayton residents, with Reston two up after the first nine holes.
WASINGTON July 10 United Press dispatches report that a presidential committee session censured the Louisiana and Arkansas Railroad for cutting wages in violation of the Railroad Labor Act. The action, urged by President Hoover, followed a dispute with shop workers and threatened to delay arbitration. The committee’s stance stressed the need to uphold the act and avoid labor unrest amid ongoing wage reductions.
Campbell Owan was sentenced today in Atlanta to six years in a federal prison after a jury found him guilty of resisting federal officers with a deadly weapon during a June raid on his home. The defendant claimed he did not know the man was a federal officer.
Meigs County Treasurer records a wave of old coins and aged paper money used to pay taxes. Some taxpayers came in with twenty dollar yellowback notes and gold certificates, even gold coins polished by hand. Treasurer Roush cites hoarding and secrecy as factors in slow economic circulation.
In Columbus a taxicab controversy persists as cab boxes from one company are destroyed. Two of the four major firms oppose installing fare meters, alleging a rival plan. The dispute follows the firing of 23 day drivers by one company after finishing their shifts.
Frank Lowery of Athens has been named state patriotic instructor for the Ohio Department of United Spanish War Veterans by John Fenner of Findlay. Columbus figure Gilmore, a known Athens resident, was named state historian. Lowery, member of Athens Camp No 78, attended the Delaware convention the week of June 21.
Conservation engineer F A Farley of the Ohio State Division of Conservation favors a Pomeroy Athens Road lake site in Meigs County noting it is visually appealing though water supply remains unchecked. He plans to recommend a survey and wants a formal water assessment before funds are considered. Local leaders plan to push state engineers for immediate surveys after a Buckeye Lake meeting.
A late 19th century style report describes Mrs Patrin Bachelitte and Mrs Rodinae in a freight car scenario with train detectives, claiming impersonation and escape attempts. The piece ties in a weather update from Washington and mentions Navy yard staff levels but lacks coherent narrative.
Marysville court hears Mrs Joke asks alimony and restoration of her name in divorce from Newall. She testified her husband misrepresented his age at marriage months ago and now seeks relief.
Governor George White signs a new cigarette tax bill sponsored by the Joint Taxation Committee. The levy places a per pack tax on cigarettes and requires stamps on each pack, effective September one and operating through the end of 1933. Proponents cite treasury gains while opponents warn of bootlegging, evasion, and higher prices. The measure, part of a broader tax package, accompanies other signed bills adjusting estate taxes, incorporation fees, bond levies, and tax-collection provisions.
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