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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1931
Page
1
Ohio region reports show weekend traffic deaths and injuries across several counties. Names listed include Clifford Thomason, Fern Sned, Helen Scott, Harold, Callahan, Kermit Brandt, and John Beard among others. Several were hospitalized after accidents, with two drownings and a fatality linked to a windlass incident.
The wedding of Princess Ileana II and Archduke Anton of Habsburg took place at the royal summer castle in the Carpathians after a civil ceremony. Ileana wore a simple gown with pearl jewelry from Queen Marie of Romania while Archduke Anton, 30, wore a uniform. King Carol II attended the altar with Ileana.
Jefferson Ohio mourns long serving mayor Matthew W Stute who died Sunday at age 83. Funeral services announced for Tuesday at 2 PM.
William F. Healy, former Industrial Trust Co employee in Providence, pleaded not guilty at arraignment to a secret indictment accusing him of embezzling 103,092.09 dollars in bank funds.
Mendota Nova Scotia July 27 A note found with the body of H J Hewins 45 a postal clerk and aviation hobbyist explains his death plunge after his Heath Parasol aircraft tumbled from the sky. Farmers locating the wreckage in a cornfield reported Hewins sat upright in the wreckage with a pencil and a note mentioning rear powder and possible broken ring. The twins from Dubuque Iowa set out to attend an air show in Chicago and helped locate the wreckage after the craft spiraled from a great height. An observing pilot later confirmed the discovery.
Grasshoppers sweep through the plains of South Dakota Nebraska and neighboring states devouring crops and livestock fodder. Farmers and politicians rally for aid while airplanes drop poison over fields. Thousands of cattle moved north as drought and hoppers devastate farms and drive families to abandon drought struck regions.
Winston Churchill warns that Britain and the United States must unite to preserve their economic existence. Mary and John D Rockefeller share the sentiment, though Rockefeller sees less urgency. Yet England and the United States would likely cooperate in another war as they are unpopular with continental Europe.
The piece argues for national independence from foreign influence while criticizing pacifist sentiment. It reports on a House of Lords statement about chemical warfare in which a gas bomb from planes could kill all within a mile, and ten planes could devastate troops or a city center.
A controversial editorial argues self‑defense guides government policy in war and suggests deadly gases might lead to peace, with speculative hopes for applying gas technology to firefighting and pest control, while warning of wholesale slaughter.
Judge J F Rutherford of New York told about 15000 at the International Bible Students Association gathering at the state fairgrounds in Columbus. He condemned organized Christianity and defined Christendom as the nations that call themselves Christian. The address was broadcast via a large radio hookup.
United States Senator Atlee Pomerene announced he will not seek the twentieth congressional district seat left by the late Charles A. Mooney. His decision follows editorial pressure in Ohio newspapers urging his candidacy.
In Ward West Virginia the Kelley Creek Colliery Company seeks eviction in Charleston court for more than 100 families of miners on strike since July 6. Paisley interests have plans to move the families despite clergy protests. Union officials vow to arrange housing for wives and children.
A Santa Monica reader quotes a remark about extreme heat blamed on a warmer current and ocean winds. The letter-writer references ex President Calles proposing silver as payment, then jokes that the United States may have to pay debts with potatoes and watermelons.
NANCHANG July 27 General Chiang Kai-Shek head of the central government at Nanking declared war against Canton in the south and rebel forces in the north. He charged Japan with stirring uprisings and said peace talks had failed. He established field headquarters in South Central China and warned of invasion of Hunan by Kwantung and Kwangsi forces. Rebels under Feng Yu-Hsiang reportedly advance toward Peiping and Tientsin as clashes mount.
Report from Shanghai dated July 27 cites 500 flood deaths in Nanking and widespread destruction. 4000 houses destroyed and 10000 homeless as Hankow and other Yangtze Valley cities flood. River turmoil and famine fears trigger relief measures by authorities.
Washington July 27 A new penal system aimed at reform rather than punishment was urged by the Wickersham Commission. It declared the current American system antiquated and inefficient, failing to reform criminals or protect society and possibly contributing to rising crime by hardening prisoners.
Athens obituary notes Farris Black aged 86 died in St Paris Ohio after a long residence in Vinton County. He is survived by his widow four daughters including Mrs. Ward and Mrs. Breinig and three sons. Funeral services set for Wednesday afternoon in St Paris.
General A. P. Blocksom age 76 retired army officer and Zanesville native died Sunday in Miami Florida from lobar pneumonia He will be buried in Arlington Cemetery Blocksom graduated West Point at 22 served in Boxer Rebellion Indian and Spanish American Wars wounded at Santiago recalled to active service in World War I Hawaii posting and retirement.
Cuy workers mark Rowland Field east of Athens for an autogyro demonstration. Blanche Noyes will pilot the craft with other planes expected. City officials urge spectators to stay clear of marked safety zones as the rotor blades remain active after landing.
George Bernard Shaw, at 75 in Moscow, praised the Bolshevik revolution and urged Russia to continue its experiment. He hinted that nations such as Great Britain might one day abolish titled and landed gentry.
Secretary Lamont told Rep. Condon the administration does not interfere with temporary wage reductions in industries facing extreme distress including textiles in Rhode Island. He said many firms may cut salaries and dividends to avoid closures, stressing no government action could keep wage rates unchanged in such cases.
Paris observers report a brisk summer to fall preview with empire and second empire styles dominating. The lineup features leg o mutton velvet sleeves, calf length pajamas coats, off shoulder gowns, and new charachnak double rough tweed. Hats highlight plumes as American buyers increase.
Fragmentary report notes nearby weather conditions to Tuesday. Mentions Seattle and Phoenix areas with hints of wind and rain prospects and temperatures around a rough value.
POMEROY July 7 The short line busses operated between Minereville and Hobson under the Pomeroy Middleport Mail Company ceased Monday morning with no notice to the public The Racine Pomeroy bus route will extend to Mill Street in Middleport while financial losses prompted the halt The company may petition the State Public Utilities Commission and seek higher fares if service resumes. taxi cabs have begun filling the street market.
Sturgis Michigan July 27 William C Hays 56 shot and wounded Mrs Harvey Bogues 42 proprietor of a rooming house and then killed himself Investigators say the shooting followed repeated quarrels over Mrs Bogues locking the garage requiring Hays to ask for his car key each time He was reported to be in serious condition after being taken to a local hospital
Warden P. E. Thomas began selecting 50 guards to be dropped from the Ohio Penitentiary payroll due to reduced budgets. He did not announce specifics but it was believed retired army men with government pensions would be dismissed first.
Fifty union members from ten Eastern Ohio mining towns travel to Columbus to press Governor White against armed guards at coal mines and to demand National Guard tents for striking miners not at work.
Lindbergh and his party embark today on a great circle flight routes through Canada Siberia and Japan toward Tokio with Canadian gasoline supplies arranged along the way. They will travel from Ottawa to the Arctic coast then over the Bering Sea to Siberia and Japan and back possibly by a different path. The plan includes heavy emergency provisions and fuel provisions for a wilderness itinerary with potential visits to China.
Dr Spurgeon Bett of Ohio State University’s bureau of based search urges statistical data to guide industrial planning. He says cooperation and measurable goals are essential to boost well being and manage production amid competition, stressing long-term needs.
In Pittsburgh a deadly blaze at the Home for the Aged of the Little Sisters of the Poor left about 40 dead and numerous injuries. Rescue efforts continued as survivors faced injuries, shock, and pneumonia after flames swept the institution late at night. Among 230 inmates many were crippled or helpless, with several still missing. The fire severely damaged the building and surrounding area.
Columbiana authorities report the investigation was dropped after members of a picnic group admitted burning logs with no knowledge of a body found among the ashes. Sheriff William J. Barlow says the body was placed there some time ago.
The Ohio State Board announced that 124 persons passed the recent state dental examination. The information followed a Saturday meeting of the board in Columbus.
Seismic activity measured by the Fort Ham University observatory today shows tremors lasting from 3:21:45 to 3:26:19 a m. The report notes varying energy and duration across readings, indicating minor quakes reported in the New York area.
Classified snippet lists a 3 sport coupe in fair mechanical condition with tires for 275 dollars. Another listing advertises large transparent sheets for sale at a price per bushel unspecified. Additional notes mention Wat low Root and Wild Gt May Apple Root with unclear classifications.
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