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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1931

Page

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Encyclical Protest from Italy’s Fascist Directorate

Rome July 15 United Press reports the Fascist directorate under Premier Mussolini protested Pope Pius XI's encyclical, calling its claims lies and defending the Balilla youth organization. The statement outlined three protests against the encyclical and announced a mobilization of about 50 000 party youth to demonstrate swift mass concentration in Utah territory for an emergency.

Ope Directorate of Italy Fascist Party Vatican Mussolini Thomas B. Morgan United Press Rome Pius XI Holy See Benito Musgoital Mecrely Paris Balilla Balfila Pope Fius Piave Tagliamento Geneiia Utah

Immovable Obstacle and the French View in 1930s Europe

Arthur Brisbrace discusses England's leaders denouncing France and President Hoover's likely unspoken view. French aims may prevail as others feel powerless. French marshal Lav al and Petain reportedly plan for German border crises, with forts, army, air fleet, and submarines ready. In New York, John Tabeek, jobless and nearly out of courage, killed himself in Fifth Avenue church after writing I am going to meet my creator, a note overlooked by worshippers. the sermon continued.

France Laval Ministry of War Petain Lyauter Paris John Tabeek New York Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church Doctor Speer Tabeek Fifth Avenue Church

Hungarian fliers begin Atlantic propaganda flight

In Harbor Grace Newfoundland July, George Endres and Alexander Magyar, Hungarian aviators, departed to fly to Budapest in a political propaganda mission. Their craft named Justice for Hungary, piloted by Szalay, aims to call attention to Hungarian wrongs beyond advertising a commercial voyage.

Harbor Grace Atlantic George Endres Alexander Magyar Budapest Mgory Szalay Flint

Blast Victim Improves in Hospital in Columbus

Mrs Henry Draper badly burned on face arms and chest in Jacksonville gas explosion last Friday. She was recovering at St Francis Hospital in Columbus after being carried from her home yesterday. She had been cleaning with gasoline when a match head was stepped on igniting fumes and causing a about gasoline to explode.

Jacksonville Henry Dreper St Francis Boapital Columbus Draper

Green Apples Fatal in Martins Ferry

Indigestion from eating green apples caused the death of Rudolph Harvey five years old of Yorkville at Martins Ferry Hospital on July 5.

Martins Ferry Rudolph Harvey Yorkville

Ask Me Why By Everit Terhune

A fragment questions why future demand will rise as depletion of goods and materials shifts from producer to consumer. It predicts a strong forward surge in prices and supply within days, tied to heavy and wholesome demand for goods and materials amid economic Bureau of Economics analysis.

Tax Rate Is Slashed St Clairsville Levy Reduced

St Clairsville Ohio July 15 The 20 percent cut in the city tax rate followed payment of a $28,393 inheritance tax by the estate of Conrad W Troll a Cleveland and St Clairsville coal operator who died eight months ago After word of the payment the city council met in special session and reduced the 1932 levy for municipal purposes to one half of the 1931 figure resulting in lower city taxes.

St. Clairsville St Clairsville Conrad W. Troll Cleveland Troll

Post and Gatty Sleep at Banquets in Claremore Welcome

Claremore celebrates Gatty and Post as they arrive after a whirlwind visit. The town built an airport in four days to greet them and flew over in the Winnie Mae. Locals praise the pair's energy and humor, noting their world flight plans and banquets that keep them awake.

Claremore Okla Gatty and Post Tulan Winnie Mae Teun Wil

Rain Could Break Drought as Ohio Weather Forecasts Spur Hope

A central Ohio drought threatens crops but forecasters anticipate relief within 24 hours if predictions hold. Heat near 100 across Athens and surrounding areas eased by a southerly breeze with late day or tonight thunderstorms forecast in the northeast. Damaging heat and drought plagued some fields while rain began reaching northern Ohio near Lake Erie and in Middletown and Norwood. Local officials warned of continued hot conditions, while one drowning incident and two deaths were noted in the region.

Ohio Portain Lake Erie To- Jeda In- Bay Harbor Inter-Lake Middletown Donald Martin Thomas McAteer Norwood Ernest Ogle Zanessine Athens Mr. C. N. France Athena County Mra France Ftaintenaff

Government to hold talks on soft coal industry aid

Secretary of Labor Doak announced after a two day meeting with United Mine Workers leaders that further discussions with industry representatives will be held. President John L Lewis urged a general conference under government auspices to aid the industry, while Commerce Secretary Lamont doubted its usefulness. Doak did not specify who would participate in preliminary talks.

Washington Doak United Mine Worker John L Lewis Commerce Lamont Germany Mjaleur Pehseht Agin Behacht Finance Ministry Offeril Siter Stens Luther Reichsbank Schacht Prarstan Department of Commerce Bouras Grain Exchange

Raids in Akron Seize Saloons in Prohibition Sweep

Federal agents from about forty men raided Akron saloons during the night and seized liquor and beer. Thirty persons were arrested on charges of violating federal prohibition laws as part of a government crackdown.

Akron

Newspaperman Harry Ballard Ends Life at 79 in New York

Harry Ballard 79, longtime newspaperman with ties to James Gordon Bennett Jr and Frank Munsey, shot himself last night after writing his own obituary. He last worked for World Telegram, the successor to the old Telegram, and had long served as an editorial writer. A separate brief notes John H. Cady 62, retired auctioneer, died suddenly in Columbus in an automobile incident.

Harry Ballard New York World Telegram Ballard James Gordon Bennett, Jr Frank Munsey Columbus John H. Cady

Countess Austrhias Leading Sportswoman Captivates Vienna Crowd

The Countess Rudolphine Auesper, famed as Austria’s top sportswoman, is featured with her portrait. She excels in hunting, polo, and has won the open steeplechase at ten victories. Her historic Cumberland Palace home in Vienna draws many city sports visitors.

Austrhias Rudolphine Auesper Cumberland Palace Vienna Gocity Sportafoli

Employers of Labor To Pay Higher Rates

Columbus July 16 A predicted rise of about 10 percent in basic premium rates for the Workmen's Compensation Fund was announced by the Ohio Industrial Commission. The increase affects 437 percent of classifications, with decreases in 10 percent and 65 percent unchanged. Rates are adjusted July 1 each year to fund increased benefits and costs from medical expenses and court interpretation, while wage declines and unpaid premiums add to the burden on the fund.

Columbus Workmen's Compensation Fund Qhio Industrial Commission

Mrs Ale Rodehaver Cook Dies at 72 in Athens

Mrs Ale Rodehaver Cook dies at 72 at her home 163 Mill Street Athens after a month of illness. Her son Ralph Cook and Mrs Cook of Enramic Wye cared for her. Funeral services set for Friday at 1 o'clock at Pugum Holiness Church with burial in West Union Street Cemetery. She was born in Guyaville to Joseph and Naomi Michael Rodehaver and moved to Athens in 1908. Survivors include son Ralph, a brother Hay Rodehaver, a brother George Rodehaver, and sister Mrs Emme Townsend of Lancaster. Friends may call at Dowler funeral parlors until the funeral.

Ale Rodehaver Cook Mill Street Ralph Cook Cook Enramic Wye Pugum Holiness Church West Union Street Joseph and Naomi Michael Rodehaver Guyaville Athens Beeldes Ralph Conk Hay George Rodehaver Emme Townsend Lancaster Dowler

Holiday Takes Effect to Curb German Crisis

Washington reports that a debt moratorium and international loan plan avert a larger German crisis. France and Britain urged swift action to stabilize German payments as the Hoover plan drew mixed verdicts. American bankers signaled readiness to cooperate on an international credit initiative to ease Germany’s finances. In other news, Margaret Knight and J Douglas Rattray announced their marriage at Lakeside, both Ohio Wesleyan freshmen.

Washington Bae Vane Castle Bank For International Settlements Germany Reichmarks Gererany France Cin Tlo Bank For International Settlementz Kinet Great Britain Taly State Department Ambassator Midge Tage Aald Vos Bankprs RFA Buch Ilef Hoover Lakeside Margaret Knight Cleveland Heighta Ohio Wesleyan University J. Douglas Rattray Mamoroneck N. Y Ohio Wesleyan

Police arrest C B Wilson in Athens on assault and disorderly conduct

Police arrested C B Wilson in Athens on charges of in fortention and disorderly conduct. He was held at the city jail awaiting arraignment before Mayor Robert S. Ward at the next session of the city court.

B Wilson Athens Robert S. Ward

German Communists Urge Strikes and Turmoil in Germany

Berlin reports widespread Communist urging of strikes and disruptions across Germany claiming to act for the masses. Key demands include confiscation of deposits over 3000 marks and the removal of capital, with calls for work resumption regardless of profit and immediate food distribution for the unemployed.

Frederick Kuh Berlin Germany Communist Party Fontanes Hitlers Fasclst

Begin Work on Safety Wells in Albany and Amesville

Work on one tin well for a state and county safety water program began in Albany under supervision of WV Tie Vier health engineer. Hawkins Higgins states another well at Amesville will start after Albany well is cast, with water hoped soon. Water source yet to be reached as Dr WP Johnson assists.

Albany WV. Tie Vier Wr JM Higging Athena County Health Tomusstoner Ford Sach Athena Amesville Dieter Higgins WP. Johnson State Health Department

Confesses Robbery in Newport Post Office Case

Etaw 21 of St Marys West Virginia to be arraigned before Commissioner Summers on a Newport Post Office robbery. He signs a confession claiming he robbed the post office and burned the Farada home. He implicates a man named Akera in the crime.

Mariptta Pi-Ruswell St. Marys W Va Summers Newport Farada Akera Acrom

Aviatrix Injured in Hillsdale Plane Crash

Mina Teanette Lempre 28 of Bay City Mich suffered a double fracture of the collar bone when her airplane crashed near Tonesville Tuesday evening en route from Indianapolis to Bay City engine trouble damaged the craft. Also notices hold funeral services for Dr. Charles T. Fox at Findlay College and a Cannes to Paris plane crash reported in Grenoble France with casualties.

Hillsdale Mich Mina Teanette Lempre Bay City Tonesville Indianapolis

Police Report Highlights Flaws in Courts and Juries

A U.S. commission report led by the Hoover era Wickersham Commission criticizes police, magistrates, and lower courts for political influence and arbitrary procedures. It urges competent judges, diminished fees, and reformed jury use while citing the Mooney and Billings case as illustrating justice system flaws.

Paul Mallon United Freas Atall Washington Wickersham Cosi Hoover Conaidarne Tana Inestapas Font Magistrates Alovaniy Ferencinga Rinsa

Athens Oil Smoothing Keeps Streets In Good Repair

The city streets department announced all unmapped thoroughfares inside the corporation line of Athens have been scraped and oiled. A state resurfacer and oiling machine was used. work completed last week should keep streets in good condition for the dry season.

Corporation Athens

Dinner tickets go on sale for Kiwanis Rotary event

Tickets go on sale at Cine sorry for the joint Athens Kiwanis Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce dinner to feature Strickland Gillilan as guest speaker. Gillilan, a former Ohio University student and noted harmonist, will speak at 6 o clock Tuesday night July 71 at the Hotel Berry. Tickets are 31. P C Nichols Rotary, Samuel B Erskine Kiwanis, and C M Gill Chamber of Commerce secretary handle tickets and arrangements.

Fekete Cine's Athens Kiwanis Rotary Clumbs Chamber of Commerce Strickland Gillilan Gillilan Ohio University Harmoriat Berry P. C. Nichols Rotary Club Samuel B. Erskine Kiwanis C.M. Gill

Weather outlook for region with light clouds

The forecast indicates mostly fair conditions with little temperature change. Expect in the next six hours light cloudiness and generally calm weather across areas including Calgary and Kamloops with no major storm activity anticipated.

Phoenix Huron North Piette Calgary Kamloooa Salle Caleneral Weether Tom Ama Thare

Announcement of Wednesday and Friday church services

The article notes sermons by Rev. F. aim at the Church of Christ with discussions on "What Must Be Saved" and related topics. It mentions services Wednesday eight o'clock and Friday night, and references a student named Cotham who graduated from the college.

F.aim Church of Christ Cotham

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