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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

1

Auto Tag Bill Before House For Passage

The Motor License Tax Bill, part of the General Assembly’s Taxation program, seeks higher license rates for autos and trucks to cover revenue losses from exemptions. The Senate passed it. the House debated the measure aiming to fund highways, counties, and road projects with new distributions and temporary 1932 1933 adjustments.

Columbus Generals Assembly House Senate Special Taxation Committee

No One Nation Guilty of War

Washington June 11.09- A secret Senate prepared report argues no single nation can be held responsible for World War 1. Excerpts from Ansill's 1925 26 study are cited by United Press with access blocked by Library of Congress official. The summary notes nationalism imperialism and militarism as underlying causes, and asserts determining blame would be speculative.

Washington Senate Library of Congress C. © ‘Ansill United Preas Herbert Putnara Congress Tanalls United Press Europe Ater

Hoover and Coolidge To Join Dedication Of Memorial

President Hoover will travel by special train starting Sunday night from Orange Virginia for a Western speaking tour. He will stop in Indianapolis to address the Editorial Association and present five editorial cups. Coolidge will deliver the dedicatory address in Marion after a stop in Indianapolis. The trip includes Columbus and Springfield Illinois with visits to Lincoln sites and a wreath for the Lincoln Memorial. A second item notes a Cincinnati petition to appoint a receiver for Konforma Inc.

Orange Indianapolis Washington U P Hoover Orange Va White House Camp Rapidan Manufacturers’ Hall State Fairgrounds Marion Frelinghuysen New Jersey Harding Memorial Coolidge Columbus Governor White GAR Capitol Illinois Springfield Mrammeraon Lincoln Ilinots General

Long Sermon Records and Knickers Debate in Church News

Reverend Brown of Mt Zion Baptist Church declares longest sermon record as twelve hours ten minutes on prohibition and blight facing famine drought and pestilence. Attendance and collections praised while Galveston’s Birne mocks silliness and bans knickers sailor suits or pajamas in church. Two women dust out the New Jersey Central Railroad car in knickerback-style outfits. Continued on Page 4.

G 2% Brown Mt Zion Baptist Church Washington, D. C Sishof Birne Galveston New Jersey Central Railroad

Legion Plans Fourth of July Celebration Here

A large American Legion post plans a full day of events on July 4 including horse and motorcycle races boxing matches a turtle race and a street fair followed by dancing and a fireworks display. Turtle races offer three cash prizes with turtles released to cross designated circles for $25 $50 and $75 prizes.

K. T Crossen Post No. 21 American Legion R. W. Finsterwald B.‘hé. Johnosn Roe Zenner Francis Lavette

Vacation Brought New Problem Home To Many Parents

Hollywood readers learn that when school ends families struggle to feed hungry children due to costs. The piece praises community charity led by Parent-Teacher groups and urges towns to support lunch programs, noting generosity hinges on awareness of need.

Hollywood Cal Los Angeles Thas Echons

Flaming Youth Rushed By Politicians At National Conference

The National Conference of Young Republicans opens in Washington with both parties courting young voters ahead of the 1932 election. Leaders term universities heavily influenced by radicalism and frame youth as pivotal for future political outcomes. Lydia Taylor Ross urges attention to the young vote, while Democratic and Republican officials stress liberal government appeal among college students.

National Conference of Young Republicans Capital Ross Balmond Clapper Washington Republicana Hays Lydra Nellie Taylor Ross Democratic Nationa Committee Knoxville Tenn Robert H Lucas Republican National Committee Republican Party Mrarions Lucas Wyoming

Probes Split Over Ohio State University Affairs in House

In Columbus on June 11, powerful interests were said to press to block resolutions asking for investigations into Ohio State University administration and business affairs. The Reference Committee sent the Schweller and Blum measures to the Universities and Colleges Committee as amendments to the Headington probe, with early hearings planned.

Columbus Ohio State University Julian H. Schwedler Putnam County Board of Trustees House Schweller Martin Blum Cuyahoga County Herbert A Miller Universitien and College Committee J W Headington Knox County Menweller Blum Headington Achweller

Weather summary for Phoenix area uncertain snippet

Incomplete weather text notes high and pressure conditions with showers possible. Fragment mentions Scottie and Tay area terms and Friday forecast hints. Unable to determine definitive locations or timing due to garbled OCR.

Phoenix S Scottie Tay

Granddaughter Graduation Ceremony Across Ohio

An alumnus notes his granddaughter Allee from Ravenswood completes her studies this year marking the fifty-fifth anniversary of graduation. The family includes Mrs Tr Unukens and daughter Meodsan Ravenewood, along with Mrs Velta Pickena and Mr Douglas Plek. Attendees from Pickens, Columbus, Lancaster, and Pittsburgh areas joined the commencement celebrations.

Sonville Jungli Pickens Ravenswood Allee Nechonville Aamp University Taina Deltot Delte Fraternity Mor B Pickens Tr Unukens Meodsan Ravenewood W. Yio Velta’ Pickena Tia Ind Douglas Plek Pitsburgh Lancaster Columbus

Junior High Grads Given School Honors

Nine three pupils were presented honor certificates for having a scholastic average of B for the school year in. TH were given perfect at tendance certificates by Principal Oliku 1) Wond at the Athens Junior High School annual recognition ser vices th s morning Marjorie Beasley retiring editor of The Kearible student publication, announced that Parker Walker had been mimid as editor for the 1831 1 term Other new staff members announced are Kathleen Shannon and Bobby Davin na slatant editora, Tom Kircher and Betty McCoy, sparta ciitor Leslie Fults, feature 'alitor low Pickens exchange edi 'tor Dick Acomb nena editor Betty Uaker sluts editor Wilbur Perkin carthon editor Hjalmar Olson buai- Reamaniger and Bob Cor, circula r Gon aman Ger following pupa were prementeret with scholastic honor certificates: Ninth Grade Joan Barlow, Ray Beasley Robert Ringman, Fay Cal las, Heber Cokenougher, Lore dane Cooper Jessie Cooper How ard Crug Catal Daine, Walton Daan Dorothy Duncan, Francia Fuller Helen Gamertafelder, Helen Gibaon Joe Git Clair Heaton, Dolores Henderson Elma Hill, Anna dicehy, Phyllis Jordan Paulina Kimes Geraldine Landis, Mary Lobne, Edward Matters, Jack Mobe ter Derothy Minumeyer, Robert Reading HS Roberson Ferme Row, 'iind Evelyn Ruston, Paul Sands, Phyllis Schuler, Charles Sies, Wil lard Smith, Lewis Spelaer, Maxine Weatfall Richard Whipple, Frances Wiseman, Jece Wood, Imogene Woodruff Boris Woolley Cousinued on Page 6

Oliku Athens Junior High School Marjorie Beasley Kearible Parker Walker Kathleen Shannon Bobby Davin Na Slatant Tom Kircher Betty McCoy Sparta Leslie Fults Joan Barlow Ray Beasley Robert Ringman Fay Callas Heber Cokenougher Loredane Cooper Jessie Cooper Howard Crug Catal Daine Walton Daan Dorothy Duncan Francia Fuller Helen Gamertafelder Helen Gibaon Joe Git Clair Heaton Dolores Henderson Elma Hill Anna Dicehy Phyllis Jordan Paulina Kimes Geraldine Landis Mary Lobne Edward Matters Jack Mobeter Derothy Minumeyer

Diva May Be Dumb in $75 000 Suit Over Film Role

Opera star Mme Schumann-Heink testified in a $75,000 suit against film producer Edwin Carewe alleging breach of contract to star her in a motion picture. When pressed about records, she refused to reveal contract dates, asserting she is a hardworking, self-reliant artist with no secretary or servants, and quipping she may be a dumbbell but cannot help it.

Los Angeles Ernestine Schumann-Heink Ahe Weld Edwin Carewe Mme Schumann-Hemk

Jury acquits Kelley in grand larceny case at Beaumont

Frank C. Kelley was found not guilty by an Athens County jury of grand larceny for stealing a harness from the Sunday Creek Mine Company barns at Beaumont. Ervin White, accused with Kelley on the same charge, was convicted of petit larceny and fined. Tra Spencer, found guilty of possession of intoxicating liquor, was fined. Verna M Wetzel and Lawrence Wetzel obtained a divorce decree in Judge Rowland's court.

Frank C. Kelley Athens County Sunday Creek Beaumont Athens County Common Pleas Court Ervin White Kelley E Gualty Ofl Rowland Tra Spencer Rowland Verna M‘wetzel Lawrence Wetzel

Meteor Sighted Over Syracuse Ends in Fireball Crash

Residents in the Syracuse region reported feeling a tremor as a large fiery meteor crashed to earth overnight. Witnesses described a bright ball of fire leaving a high column of smoke, visible for several minutes after impact, with many calling newspaper offices to report the event.

Syracuse Calle To Cal

Ohio University budgets face Senate budget cuts and freezes

In Columbus on June 11 the Senate Finance Committee debated the state education budget, trimming maintenance funds for Ohio University and several others. Ohio University requested 1,216,000 for personnel and 333,680 for maintenance, while Miami and Kent State saw mixed changes. Welfare and state hospital projects were curtailed, with cottage sides at Athens State Hospital and Epileptics Hospital equipment among abandoned plans.

Columbus Senate Malarieg Kepd Ohio University Hewling Green State College Kent State College Miami University Apa Wilher Athens State Hospital Pola Balchera and Ballers Xenia

Advanced pupils promoted at Athens Junior High ceremony

One hundred thirty four pupils advanced to higher grades at the promotion exercise of Athens Junior High School held Wednesday night. Approximately 730 people attended. The program featured talks by Ann Beasley and others and included a tribute to Wilbur Goldsberry. A certificate of promotion from Ninth to Tenth Grade was presented to parents. The ceremony closed with taps and a funeral pallbearer procession.

Athens United States Ann Beasley Almoka Ait Laorama Jans Cooprer Philippines Jos GI Pamina Maxine Wrattill District of Columbia Auad Jack Meister Parto Rico Wilrud Goldsberry Elmer Goldaberry Shade Creek George E Whipple Athens Board of Fiducation Chuck Richard Whipple Joe Shafer Fuplis Wilton Beker Jean Barlow All

Costly Law Up for Repeat Repeal in Senate

In Columbus on June 1 the Pringle Roberta Law for enforcing Automobile Certificate of Title faced repeal as Senate members debated a 359000 appropriation for enforcement. The Certificate of Title Bill had passed and awaits governor approval. critics balked at higher fees and a 5000 admin sum, signaling repeal as the alternative. Senator L L Marshall Cleverant introduced a bill to repeal, enacting a broader repeal of the law.

Columbus Senate Finsme L. L Marshall Cleverant

Want Ads Seekers Directory in The Messenger

The Messenger urges daily reading of the Want Ads to find needed help and illustrates how the situation wanted column can quickly connect readers with suitable job needs and services. It promotes sending the Want Ads daily for timely notices.

Columia

Railroad Tax Cuts in House Bills

Columbia reports a plan to reduce the excise tax on intangible property from four to three per cent in one of four taxation bills favored for passage by the House education committee. Revenue is projected between $750,000 and $9,000,000. The Budget Commission Bill progresses, with elected budget commissions optional for counties. Changes to bond issuance, veto power, and school tax voting are outlined, alongside delinquent tax publication provisions for large-population counties.

Columbia Xatita Senate

Evolution Late in Tennessee Law Remains on Books

Nashville June H UP Tennessee's evolution law stayed on the statute books as the House of Representatives upheld it by a 58 vote after a sharp, climactic debate. Representative Mathews of Overton County cried that evolution should be blocked and the Bible prevail, while Representative Brown of Hickman challenged the notion of human evolution.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee House of Representatives Mathews Overton County Brown Hickman

U S Is Sound In Industries says Fess at conference

Washington June 11 Chairman Fess of the National Committees spoke at a conference of young Americans asserting the United States should protect basic industries. He argued the country cannot be exempt from works and tariffs and claimed 130 million Americans support a strong protectionist system. He contrasted Republican goals with Democratic positions on tariffs and domestic protection.

Washington Fess United States United Press Democratic Party

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