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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1930

Page

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Crime solution in recreation proposed by Green

Perry L. Green Ohio Department of Agriculture director told a field day crowd at the Southeastern Test Farm near Carpenter that proper recreation reduces crime and could lower taxes by cutting labor hours. More than 1,200 residents from five counties attended as demonstrations on weed control, egg production, sheep feeding, and landscape gardening were shown by Ohio State and Wooster stations.

Ohio Perry L. Green Columbus Ohio Department of Agriculture Southeastern Test Farm Carpenter Hocking Athens Meigs Vinton Jackson Mr. Green Greeg Pomeroy High School John Phillips Paul Nichols C. J. Willard Ohio State University Willard Do. M. Ferguson C. Hartman Harold Eaton Morgan County M.A. Bachtell Wooster J.S. Cutler O. S. Dunlap Agriculture Department Ohio University Green George White Marietta

Illinois Educator Elected To Head Athens Public Schools

W. W. Ankenbrand of Charleston Illinois was elected to succeed A F Hixson as superintendent of the Athens Public Schools Tuesday night. Ankenbrand, 33, has been in Charleston most recently as a school leader after earlier posts in Ohio and at Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. He holds Illinois and Ohio supervisory certificates and is advancing toward a PhD at New York University. He previously helped rebuild Charleston High after a fire and led a district deficit elimination and accreditation improvements. He was re elected in Charleston before choosing Athens assignment.

W. W. Ankenbrand Charleston Ill A. F. Hixson Athena Public Schools Athens Board of Education Ankenbrand Schboy Eastern Illinois State Teachers College Charleston Rotary Club Charleston Chamber of Commerce Charleston Country Club Marietta College Marietta Department of Ohio State University Columbus New York University Illinois Life Supervisory Ohio Teacher's College New Straitsville Ohio River Department of School Administration North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges Athens Public Schools Hixson Charleston, I Athens City Ilinois Senate McBride House Sslent Gould Representative White Morrow Congress Michaelson Gald Concasional Chicago

Deficit Slashed as Tax Receipts Rise in June

The Treasury reports a fiscal year deficit of 61.95 million dollars after June 17, with income tax receipts totaling 102.17 million and public debt payments of 117 million. June income taxes reached 186.17 million versus 120.37 million last year, and total June collections are expected near 60 million.

Washington U.P Treasury

The President Signs Three Arabs Hanged

An article notes the president signs orders leading to three Arabs being hanged as part of a controversial foreign policy action. Public reaction and official statements from government authorities are discussed.

Reed to defend London Treaty in nationwide broadcast

Senator Reed of Pennsylvania prepared to answer Senator Johnson's attack on the London Naval Treaty with a nationwide radio speech. Johnson criticized Secretary of State Stimson and naval officers for opposing the pact, calling his remarks belligerent and accusatory toward those who testified before Senate committees.

Washington U.P Hiram Johnson Republican California Reed Johnson Stimson

Suiter Candidacy Rejected by Athens County Election Board

Roscoe W. Suiter’s bid for the Republican nomination in Ohio’s Tenth District was rejected due to lateness in filing. The board ruled the Ironton Postoffice receipt came after the deadline, while protests from Thomas A. Jenkins supported Suiter’s challenge to the decision. Suiter plans to contest the ruling as August primaries loom.

Ohio Roscoe W. Suiter Lawrence County Athens County Board of Elections Sutter David Johnson Election Board Ironton Athens Suiter

Railroads Boost Dividends Increases Announced

Cleveland June 19 The Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis Railroad and the Michigan Central New York Central subsidiaries announce higher dividend payments.

Cleveland Orboth Cleveland, Cincinnati,Chicago and

How To Fight Clothes Moths

Women’s clubs and neighborhood groups can cut costs by pooling needs and buying insecticides in quantity from local dealers or chemists. They should follow the government booklet Moths and Their Control, mailed to any address by The Athens Messenger service for four cents. use the coupon in ordering.

Athens Messenger Great Service Agency Washington

Request for Moth Booklet and payment details

Frederic J. Haskin of The Athens Messenger Information Bureau in Washington sends four cents in coin or stamps for a copy of the Moth Booklet. He includes a line for name street city state.

The Athens Messenger, Information Bureau Washington, D. C

Tolliver new-trial motion set for June hearing

Melvin Tolliver Bailey Run Mine foreman convicted of first degree murder in the Floyd Katzenbach case faces a possible new trial. Judge L G Worstell scheduled the hearing for June 28 in Athens County Common Pleas Court after a mercy recommendation by the jury. If denied, Tolliver likely will be sentenced immediately.

Melvin Tolliver Bailey Run L. G. Worstell Athens County Common Pleas Court Worstell Floyd Katzenbach Millfield White Ash Katzenbach Columbus Athens County

Chicago crime blamed on prohibition and police graft

Chicago police commissioner Iron John Alcock told city council investigators that crime surges and the murder of Tribune reporter Alfred J. Lingle stem from Prohibition, police collusion with gangsters, and weak enforcement. Alcock noted his 35 years on the force and his recent appointment after the Lingle killing.

Chicago U.S John” Alcock Alcock William R. Russell Alfred J. Lingle Chicago Tribune

Dog Races to Continue at West Jefferson Track

In Madison County Common Pleas Court last night a five women and seven men jury failed to reach a verdict in a dog race gambling case. The Board of Managers of the West Jefferson Kennel Club announced that the greyhound track will open for a full program of races tomorrow night.

London U.R Madison County Common Pleas Court West Jefferson Kennel Club

Glouster Fire Destroys Stores In Early Morning Blaze

A $56,000 fire damaged the Sunday Creek Coal Company store and Clark's Shoe store in Glouster. Fire departments from Athens Nelsonville and Murray City aided as flames were brought under control. Two firefighters were injured, one with a bruised foot and another after a fall from a ladder.

Sunday Creek Coal Company Clark Shoe Glouster Clark John Howard Urbancrest Derthick High Street Glouster Fire Department Sunday Creek Athens Nelsonville Murray City Murray P. H. McKinley J. H. Elias Clark Building

Destroyer Rescues Crew Of Gloucester Schooner Fiera L.

The U S Destroyer Wilkes reported by radio that it picked up the crew of the two masted Gloucester fishing schooner Fiera L Oliver. The fate of the schooner was not disclosed but it was feared sunk or damaged after a collision or explosion near Georges Banks.

Gloucester Maas U. S Wilkes Fiera L. Oliver Georges Banks

Leates Rates to Commission Seeks Change in Differentials

J. A. Morrow of Pittsburgh Coal Company refused to disclose the requested increase in rate differentials for lake cargo coal from Northern and Southern fields. Northern operators prefer to leave the decision to the commission and seek the right kind of differential rather than reduce Northern rates or raise Southern rates.

Washington U.P J. A. Morrow Pittsburgh Coal Company Interstate Commerce Commission Morrow

Sister Pleads for Litteral Before Cooper

In Columbus Ohio on June 19 Governor Cooper weighs clemency for James Litteral a 42 year old Athens County coal miner sentenced to die in the electric chair for the murder of Harry Green during a Nelsonville holdup. His sister Mrs Nancy Davis of Nelsonville asks commutation to life noting his limited mental development and guilty plea without trial. Cooper will review trial records and may order alienist examinations with a decision expected tonight or Friday.

Columburb U.P Cooper James Litteral Athens County Ohio Penitentiary Harry Green Nelsonville Board of Clemency Mra Nancy Davis Littoral

Glouster Residents Thank Nearby Towns For Fire Aid

Glouster residents expressed gratitude to neighboring towns for aid as firemen and equipment helped suppress the conflagration. The quick response and material support limited damage and showcased regional cooperation.

Glouster

Fire in Glouster Attended by Athens Crew

Athens Fire Department responded to a Glouster blaze at 3 45 this morning. Chief Ed Laughlin and four firefighters aided the effort while Safety Director Franz L Woodworth supervised. Clarence Parker fell from a ladder during hose handling and suffered severe bruising, with nonfatal injuries treated at home.

Board of Public Affairs Clarence Parker Athens John Crawford Grouster Athens Fire Department Ed Laughlin Franz L. Woodworth Glouster Harry Risely Dewey Laughlin Parker Stewart Street

Wrights Receive Harvard Honorary Degrees

Cambridge Mass June 19 Parker Gilbert former agent general of reparations and Orville Wright of Dayton were awarded honorary degrees of Doctor of Laws at Harvard commencement.

Cambridge Mass Ur.s. Parker Gilbert Orville Wright Dayton Harvard

Priest Admits Possessing a Still in Nebraska Raid

Rev. Antone Folda, a Catholic priest near Schuyter, Nebraska, pleaded guilty to possessing a still after deputy state sheriffs raided his rural parsonage and seized liquor-making gear. He was released pending judgment.

Antone Folda Schuyter Neb

Airport requirements explained by U S Commerce official

A H Wait, federal airport inspector, outlined regulations for establishing airports at a Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon in Washington D C. He emphasized safety as paramount with areas of 2500 feet clear, options for uneven terrain, and factors like expansion, fog, smoke, lighting, winds, and layout. Accessibility and soil type also influence site selection.

U.S. Department of Commerce A. H. Wait Washington D. C Athens Chamber of Commerce Mr. Wait Wait Rowland Field Chamber of Commerce Walt

Byrd Welcome Home After Antarctic Expedition

Rear Admiral Richard Byrd and his party, after two years exploring sea ice lanes, returned to New York. A 77 ship procession escorted them up the harbor as thousands crowded Battery Park, Broadway, and City Hall Park to cheer the explorers who first mapped the Antarctic ice gap by air.

New York U.P Richard Evelyn Byrd New York Harbor Battery Broadway City Halls Park Manhattan Australia

Morrow Victory Sparks Debate Over Prohibition Policy

Washington messages note Morrow's New Jersey win shifts no immediate federal liquor policy. Rep Melver proposes a measure allowing states to decide dry or wet within a federal framework, aiming to curb intoxicants and protect traffic. Analysts see little shift in party stance or Senate support amid a broader national debate.

Washington Dwight Wt. Morrow New Jersey Morrow Vic House Aelwon Congress Sta Purp I Ilinois

Kingsford Smith Atlantic Flight Start Delayed By Weather

Dublin June 19 Captain Charles Kingsford Smith delays the start of his three motor Southern Cross attempt to fly to New York until weather conditions are entirely favorable. The plan is to launch from Port Marnock, north of Dublin, when the forecast allows a safe crossing.

Dublin Charles &. Kingsford-Smith New York Wea Kingsford-Smith Sucesaa Southern Cross Ifornia Australia Port Marnock

Bank of St Augustine Fails. Ninth Bank Closure in 10 Days

In Tallahassee Florida the Bankers Trust Company of St Augustine fails to open amid $100 000 and a net equity of $284 596 30. The event marks the ninth bank closure in ten days amid a statewide banking shake up.

Tallahassee Fla Bankers ‘Trustpany St. Augustine

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