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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1931

Page

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Ohio State University and State Colleges Face Eight Per Cent Cut

The Ohio Legislature approved a General Appropriation Bill reducing salaries and wages for state supported higher education by about eight percent over the next 48 months. Ohio University will receive 1 119 050 for personal service versus 1 283 873 in the Executive Budget, with other institutions similarly trimmed. The act lowers funds for maintenance and additions and betterments, reshaping support across Ohio State University, Miami University, Bowling Green State College, and Kent State College. President E B Bryan notes the impact on faculty pay and university operations.

Ohio Hiejeer Learning T Ohio Senate Ohio University E. B. Bryan Ervan Bryan Milam University Miami Ohio State Ohio State University Instituton Fowling Green State College Kent State College Wits Bowling Green Kert State

Ohio State Automobile Association elects officers at Cedar Point

The Ohio State Automobile Association concluded its sixth annual convention with officers elected. Charles Jones of Columbus declined re election, and directors were directed to retain him. President Lyon Timmerman of Lima and First Vice President Ralph Dugdale of Toledo were re elected. The group backed a permanent legislative committee and highway safety measures while urging budgeting to stay within income. In a separate note, Robert Wright, 15, drowned in the Ohio River near Blenner-Yasnett Island. his body was recovered.

Cedar Point Ohio State Automobile Association Charles Jones Columbus Lyon Timmerman Lima Ralph Dugdale Toledo Bod Parkersburg W. Va Robert Wright Ohio River Blenner- Yasnett Island

Convict Girl's Slayer Found Guilty in Portsmouth Case

In Weymouth at R. L June 27, Bl e tt R. Hathaway son of State Representative Loula Hathaway of Fall River Mass was found guilty of murder in the killing of Verna E Russell a Portsmouth nurse student.

Wewfport Blett R Pinkey

Cooler Weather Predicted For Last Of Week In Southeast Ohio

Federal forecasters predicted slightly cooler weather and intermittent thunder showers for the latter part of the week in Southeastern Ohio. A late Friday cool spell aided by a storm moving from Cleveland lowered temperatures briefly, then rose again above 90 by Saturday afternoon. The storm damaged trees and fruit in the Hocking Valley and near Logan and Millfield, with roofs torn and trees uprooted in Chauncey.

Ohio Midwest Cleveland Hocking Valley Gree Athens Logan Millfield Sunday Creek

Hoover Morrow Ticket Seen as Dry Wet Balance in 1930s

The New York Evening Journal cites Herbert Hoover for president and Dwight Whitney Morrow for vice president on a Republican ticket. Morrow, a former New Jersey candidate, is described as a Wet, while Hoover is a Dry, a combination that could unsettle Democrats. Wall Street, meanwhile, enjoys a brisk “old home week” as shares drop to half price, reflecting market volatility.

New York Evening Journal Herbert Clark Hoover Dwight Whitney Morrow Wall Street T! Co

Two Figures in Murder Case

Michael Burke aged sixteen confessed to shooting John Bishop during a holdup in St. Joseph Missouri but was found not guilty by a jury who ruled him insane. Burke is set to be the state's chief witness against Walter Powell sixty who faces murder charges for allegedly planning the holdup and homicide. Missouri court rulings permit insane persons to testify if they understand developments and recall events.

Michael Burke John Bishop St. Joseph Young Burke Walter T. Powell Missouri Cverts

State Solons End Sessions In Ohio Capital

Ohio legislators closed the six month session in Columbus after passing the biennial appropriation bill totaling 67 million dollars from the General Revenue Fund. The longest session since 1902 ends with a sine die adjournment planned next Wednesday, pending a perfunctory return. Senator Robert Roche warned the measure would exceed anticipated revenue by 700 thousand, but officials expect a balanced budget.

Columbus U.P Ohio General Revenue Fund Senate House Robert Roche Tiffin Finance Committee

Mine guard killed in Virginia crash on National Highway

Harry L. Carr of Fairmont West Virginia was driving an automobile on the National Highway when it crashed into a concrete bridge near St. Clairsville resulting in his death. Carr was a mine guard reportedly employed at the mine interests in the area.

ST. Clairsville Harry L. Carr Fairmont W. Va

Will Mellon Presses France on German Payments

A letter from Will argues Mellon must travel to Paris to explain why Germany should avoid payments for a year. The writer jokes about preaching politics across the river from Pittsburgh and questions the impact on local lives.

Beverly Hills Will

Civil War Veteran 88 Married Widow in Syracuse Nuptials

Pomeroy June 77 Staff Special Nat C Cook aged 88 and Mrs Anna Lallance widow of Capt Frank Lallance wed at Pt Pleasant on Thursday. Neighbors serenaded them that evening and the couple left Friday for a Steubenville honeymoon in a new car. They plan to reside on the Ghia River front upon return. Cook has children and step children from prior marriages. Mrs Cook has a son Peter La lance, a river man.

Pomeroy Nat C. Cook Syracuse Anna Lallance Frank Lallance Pt. Pleasant Steubenville Lalance Ghia River Mr. Cook

Bride Present When Husband Gets Sentence

POMEROY June 27 Statf Special In the presence of his wife of two days Edgar Stanley 31 of Middleport was sentenced to the Ohio Penitentiary for burglary and larceny after pleading guilty before Judge C E F Peoples The sentence ranges from one to three years He was taken to the state prison Saturday three days after his marriage Stanley awaiting trial for breaking into the Brooks Ebersbach Game at Middleport several weeks ago Thomas Deweese indicted on the same charge pleaded guilty and was given the same sentence which was suspended He was placed on probation Stanley was defended by EL C Ricketts of Logan The couple married June 4 to Alta Harmon 22 who is sister of the bride and they have three children now in custody of their grandmother Mrs Carrie McCullum The wife was granted a divorce on June 25 1930 on a charge of cruelty After disposal the judge excused farmers summoned as jurors for several days.

Pomeroy Edgar Stanley Middleport Ohio C. E. F Peoptes Thomas Deweere Sige County Deweese Slantey EL. C. Ricketts Logan Alta W. Harmon Mmaarmen Carrie McCullum Peoples

Three Sons Hurt Within 48 Hours in Mondage

In Mondage, three sons of Mr. and Mrs. Rhud Molden were injured within 48 hours. Harley Molden fractured both arms after a fall from a cherry tree. Findlay Molden fractured a collar bone in a similar fall. H Molden, his elder brother, was in a motor accident while rushing home, unconscious but not believed to be seriously hurt.

Glouster Rhud Molden Mondage Harley Molden Findlay Molden H. Molden Findlay Malden

Northern Ohio braces after 2 million storm toll

Storms in Northern Ohio left seven dead and $2,000,000 in damage as winds and lightning hit Cleveland and surrounding districts. Coast guard crews rescued stranded residents while floods and downed trees disrupted city life and ruined crops across Lorain Elyria and Wooster.

Ohio Lorain Elyria Wooster Lakeside Pajnea

Start Dry Campaign Aims 257 Day Allied Drive

Columbus announces the start of a 257 day country dry campaign by allied forces to begin September 4. Campaigners will move from Columbus to the west coast and then through the East in a nonsectarian effort. Over 160 field groups across as many cities have been organized, according to Daniel A. Poling.

Columbus Capaigners Daniel A. Poling

Nelsonville coal miner Billy Robinson marks 74th birthday with record coal load

Nelsonville on June 27 reports Billy Robinson master coal miner of Hocking & Athens Coal loading nine cars of coal at Lick Run Mine for his birthday celebration. The 64-year veteran born in St Louis started as pumper at age 10 and worked mostly in Hocking District mines with brother in law Uncle Billy Mitchell. He and wife Mrs Billy Robinson recall a golden wedding anniversary last October and have two daughters, Mrs K A Collamore and Mrs Clarence Grimm.

Billy’ Robinson Nelsonville Willem Billy) Robinson Chestnut Street Matt Maze Scott Street Lick Run Hocking & Athens Coal Company Billy Billy Robinson Robinson St. Louis Hocking Valley Joseph Robinson England 3. F. Sommera Dorr Row Hock Ing Billy" Mitchell Thia Bily” Bian Walters Mr. K. A. Collamore Ara Clarence Grimm Akron

Official Mother Celebrates Birthday in California

COEMA California June 27 1 Mrs Hartman dubbed the official mother of the United States Army and Navy marks another birthday at her Bayshore Highway cottage. She is reported as the only living woman who served on Civil War battlefields. Authorities recount the cottage sat beside Bayshore Highway during its construction.

Coema Cal Mineren Ballou Hartman Congress Wed States Army and Navy Barthday Atilia Bayshore Fighway Fiargman

Strike Ends as Duff Reports Mine Reopening in Clairsville

In Clairsville on June 11, HPA official Howard Duff stated the Provident Mine of the Clarkam Coal Company will reopen next week with 3,000 miners after a strike over wage recognition by United Miners. Duff said many miners have begun returning to work while others seek jobs at nearby mines. The end of the strike is reported amid a separate warrant against the Tim Grove Coal Company for alleged theft and traffic crimes on a regional highway.

RT. Clairsviles Howard Duff Thea Provident Clarkamn Coal Company United Mina Worters Vromk Duff Ming Dia iMcClatnsville Hall & River Coal Company Otine A. M. Forte Tim Grove Coat Company Anhe Siclery J. A. Paisey Interceta Cievaland Ualngear Gan Hombe Sattenal

Clergy Clash Over Methodist War Exemption Resolution

A controversial resolution in the Southern California Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church urged exempting clergy from military service. Clergymen who served as World War chaplains protested, predicting the measure would stall in committees but its introduction caused a strong row among pastors.

Lowg Heach Cal ALBA Methodist Episcopal Church Southern California Tkwan Azuinat Tt

Delegates Named for Eagles Conventions in Murray City

Murray City Eagles announce J. J. Stone and Charles Strum as delegates with W. M. Koon and Thomas Belt as alternates. They will attend state and national gatherings the week of Aug. 10. The lodge recently opened a $25,000 modern home and continues a membership drive with a large initiation planned for Aug. 3. About 400 members are enrolled in the series.

Charles Strum J. J. Stone Murray City Murry City Acrs of Eagles W. M. Koon Thoman Belt Ohio

Mayor Indicted in Pittsburgh Malfeasance Case

Mayor Charles H. Hine of Pittsburgh faces 48 charges of malfeasance in the city purchasing department. Grand jury indictments allege contracts were awarded and materials bought from non low bidders.

Charles H. Hine Pittsburgh

Tragic Tanker Truck Crash Kills Man in Athens

Ralph Sunatrank, 72, of West Ohio Street, Athens, crushed when his Refiners Oil Company truck toppled into a 13 foot embankment on Dicken Street Lower Plains. Fire trapped him for nearly an hour. body removed after fire extinguished. Widow and relatives mourn. funeral plans pending. Other injuries reported as bystanders and workers aided nearby.

Ralph Suonateant West Opi Street Athens Comepany Dicken Hl Lower Plains Tames Surinatrankia Sceur Vinten Potts Heart Sunnafeank Ping Ranident Nak Swarda Bunhme Frank Mambara Athen Elen Fimes Sunnatrank Hie Inv Chilleothia Abbot Refinara Oil Company Chitcathe

Youngest Georgia Governor Takes Oath at State Capitol

Rich ard Brevard Bunnell Jr., a 3 year old bachelor attorney, was sworn in as Georgia governor today on the statehouse grounds. He is the youngest chief executive in the state and among the youngest in America, with prior experience as a legislator and twice speaker of the general assembly.

Atlanta Richard Brevard Bunnell, Jr Richard Brevard Russell, Jr Supreme Court of Georgia Georgia Rue Sei Finent “Bey Fe of Fen America

Storms Forecast for Ohio Valley and Tennessee Next Week

The Weather Bureau anticipates hot to warm conditions early next week across the Ohio Valley and Tennessee with thundershowers forecast in the early part of the week and again Thursday. Cooler by Tuesday and toward the week's end, with a slight dip in temperatures as the period progresses. Local events and notices appear amid scattered regional items.

Valley Washington Weather Bureau Ohio Valley Tennessee Tusebay

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