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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1931

Page

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Ohio House backs Myers Bill to cut city speed limit to 25

The Myers Bill to lower urban auto speeds from 35 to 25 mph and add safety measures was recommended for passage by the House Committee on Highways. Cities could raise limits by ordinance but not lower them. penalties rise with repeat offenses. The Senate approved canal land use for highways and street use for Nelsonville and other towns.

House Columbus House Committee On House Waterways Committee Ohio House Elections Committee George M. Forney Hancock County Senate Judiciary Committee Clark Aumend Fulton County Cincinnati Toledo Senate Milton J. Scott Chillicothe Louis J. Eberle Nelsonville Hocking Canal

New serum from sheep growths halts cancer tissue quickly

Mr Blakeslee reports a London Hospital serum that kills artificially grown cancer tissue in minutes and spares normal tissue. Emory University’s Dr McGhee notes anemia improvements with metalized milk, copper iron alloy infused milk. Wealth figures show US value and equality debates, with oil reserves highlighted.

Blakeslee Associated Press London Hospital England McGhee Emory University Georgia

Athens County Red Cross to distribute garden seeds

Seven hundred seed packages will be distributed to needy farm families by the Athens County Red Cross. A meeting of drought relief township chairmen is set for 1:30 Saturday at the Athens Chamber of Commerce rooms to plan distribution. H. Johnson will also dispense seed from his office March 30 to April 4. Seed distributors include M. A. Jacoby, Jeff Tewksberry, Mrs. Clyde Gibson, and others across numerous townships. Vegetable seeds offered include beans beef cabbage carrot corn kale lettuce mustard spinach squash tomato and turnip.

Athens County Red Cross Athens Chamber of Force Rooms A'Wahs County H. Johnson Athens County M. A. Jacoby Athens Jeff Tewksberry Alexander Clyde Gibson Ames George Thompson Bern Grover Sutton Canaan Frank Caldwell Carthage E. E. Gillespie Dover Mat Throckmorton Lee Ad Creamer Lodi William Spear Rome R. I. Wolfe Troy Harvey Fierbaugh Trimble E. L. Wilson Waterloo Walt x McCombs York

Youths Held In Connection With New Marshfield Burglary

Hobart Young 22 and Tom Wise, both of New Marshfield, pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Dre Magistrate C H Porter on burglary charges for the January entry of Delbert Jones’s pool room and barbershop. Bound over to the County Grand Jury, Young’s bond was set at 800 dollars and Wise’s at a fixed amount. They were arrested Tuesday by Sheriff Wayne Wingett and Deputy Sheriff George Rasp.

New Marshfield Hobart Young Tom Wise C. H. Porter Delbert Jones Thens County Grand Jury Young Wise Wayne Wingett George Rasp

Fireat Muskingum Valley Fertilizer Plant in Zanesville

A blaze destroyed land at the Muskingum Valley Fertilizer Company in Zanesville causing an estimated loss of about 40000 dollars. Firefighters battled the flames, with damage described as extensive to the premises and equipment.

Zanesville Muskingum Valley Fertilizer Company

Ex-Marine Loses 210 Dollar Soldiers Bonus

John Stan former marine and father of five loses 210 dollars in soldiers bonus money meant for his infant daughter's funeral expenses. He suspects the loss occurred after he paid a small debt and placed his billfold in an overcoat pocket. The money was obtained with special haste from the Veterans Bureau.

Cleveland U.P John Stan Stan Veterans’ Bureau

Officer slain by two robbers at Cincinnati drug store

Patrolman William Sorrell, 28, was shot and killed by two armed men during a drug store robbery in Cincinnati. He entered the store unaware of the holdup and died after being struck as the door opened.

Cincinnati U.P William Sorrell

Sheep Barn Fire Kills 200 Registered Sheep in Taylor Township

Marysville reports a fire at the Dolph Moore stock barn in Taylor Township destroying the 200 head of registered sheep. All animals perished in the blaze overnight.

Marysville Dolph Moore Taylor Township

$1 Lottery Ticket Nets New Bedford Woman $40,000

Mary Pacheco bought a $1 lottery ticket for the Army and Navy Veterans Sweepstakes of Canada in February and has been notified of a $40,000 prize. She will continue in her $18-a-week job despite the windfall.

Mary Pacheco Canada New Bedford Mos

Farm Board ready to hold 200 million bushels of wheat

The Federal Farm Board plans to keep the wheat cache in storage indefinitely to avoid depressing prices. Officials say it may release small amounts if it does not harm prices, and deny fears of market disruption. They argue the program benefits agriculture and safeguarded farming communities during a critical period.

Washington U.P Federal Farm Board Hoover Congress Cieitains

Freak Storm Rips Through Albany and Hebbardsville

A brief wind storm struck Albany and nearby Hebbardsville at 3 pm Tuesday. Richard King suffered the heaviest loss with a destroyed poultry house, 40 plus dead chickens, and over 700 dollars in damages.

Albany Hebbardsville Richard King E. G. Pauley

Rogers Family Loses Pet Dog in Rattler Battle

Beverly Hills California readers recount a family dog named Odd who faced a rattlesnake in an encounter that ended tragically. The writer reflects on loyalty and pet devotion as he notes the dog’s bravery and the sorrow of the loss.

Rogers Rattler

Lays Claim to Huge Fortune by Miss Ella Wen del Kin

Mathias Ants, stated as a grandson of a Wendell sister, claims part of the $150 million fortune of the late reclusive Ella Wendell. The estate, tied to a Fifth Avenue mansion, traces to Johann George Wendell who founded the fortune in 1510 and preserved it for centuries.

Ella Wen Del Fifth Avenue New York Mathias Ants Johann George Wendell

Youth hunted as killer of young nurse in New England

In Rhode Island and Massachusetts police seek Vernon V. Galvin on a murder warrant for Verna Russell 20 a Truesdale Hospital student nurse found strangled near Tiverton. Elliott Hathaway 28 is a subject in the case with Galvin held as a material witness in Newport County Court.

Fall River Mass Elliott Pinky Hathaway Massachusetts Vernon V. Galvin Verna Russell Max Levy Galvin Tiverton R. I Hathaway Miss Russell Charles H. Bryant

Burial for Eva L Haning in Cincinnati

Eva L Haning of Columbus aged 60 dies at Good Samaritan Hospital Cincinnati. She will be buried Thursday from the home of B G Blair at 2559 Erie Avenue Hyde Park Cincinnati. Burial plans note her Columbus residence.

Cincinnati Eva L. Haning Madison Avenue Columbus Good Samaritan Hospital B. G. Blair Erie Avenue Hyde Park Hanning

Weather report summary with regional temperature notes

Yesterday hot and cool readings across cities with Phoenix 54 El Paso 76 and Jacksonville 74. Overnight low projections include The Pas 20 below Prince Albert 8 below and Edmonton 4 below. The forecast calls for a 36 hour window of colder, clearer conditions with a north to west wind pattern and shippers ranges.

Phoenix el Paso Jacksonville Pas Prince Albert Edmonton Shippers

Rotary Chubs Work Praised By Pauly At Annual Meeting

Frank K E Pauly president of the Middletown Civic Association praised Rotary service as the heart of the city. He spoke to 173 Rotarians from Athens to Gallipolis at Hotel Berry about sharing wealth and equal opportunity. The Middletown Civic Association includes 14 groups and raised 165000 last year with 8000 members.

Pauly Rotary Club Frank KE. Pauly Middletown Rotary Middletown Civvic Association Civic Association Middletown Civic Association Retailera Association Builders Exchange The Community Fund Pauly Aard William Michel Fie Ira Miller Jackson Henry Eccles Portsmouth

Veterans Adjutant Inspects Athens Spanish War Camp

W H Combs adjutant of the Marietta Camp visited Athens Camp No 78 during a Tuesday night meeting. He explained the badges and insignia of the veterans group. Mrs Combs joined him and attended the auxiliary meeting with the Rhondes from Marietta.

Combs W. H. Comps Marietta Athens Camp Mr. Combs Veterans’ Organization

Witness Kathryn Scott Released in Wright Murder Case

PORTSMOUTH March 25 Miss Kathryn Scott seventeen of Beckley West Virginia was released as a witness in connection with the murder of William S Wright Wheelersburg High School student Wright was killed mysteriously in April 1929.

Portsmouth Kathryn Scott Beckley W. Va William S. Wright Wheelersburg Wright

Religion Nuisance To Some People

Dr. Herbert L. Willett outlined five attitudes toward religion in an Ohio University address at Alumni Memorial Auditorium. He cited views ranging from religion as a nuisance to a social force, an art, a basic moral foundation, and a personal integral in family and community life.

Willett Ohio University Ewing Herbert L. Willett Bis Alumni Memorial Auditorium

Gandhi Narrowly Escapes Attack in Karachi Demonstration

Gandhi was uninjured after a protest in Karachi when a flagpole struck at him. Pundit Malaviya intervened to shield the Mahatma as Bharat Sabha members demonstrated against his settlement with the viceroy.

Karachi India Mahatma Gandi Bharat Sabha Gandhi Malaviya Hindu Mahanabha

Mob Spurs Johnson Escape in Ocala Lynching Row

In Ocala Florida March 2 a mob gathered at Zuber five miles away to Lynch a Negro named John Johnson accused of attacking a white girl. The sheriff spirited him to a neighboring county to avoid violence. Johnson slipped out of jail during the turmoil as the girl identified him as her assailant.

Ocala Fla John Johnson Zuber Here Johnson

Green to Speak at All-Ohio Congress in Columbus

William Green president of the American Federation of Labor will address the All-Ohio Congress in Columbus on April 23. The congress sessions run from April 21 to 23.

Insurgent Forces Gather Near Chontales in Nicaragua

In Managua on March 6 reports noted fears of a comparatively large insurgent army concentrating in Chontales. No injuries or casualties were confirmed. The report highlights rising tensions in the region amid ongoing conflict.

Managua Nicaragua Chontales

Loses His Ticket For 58900 Prize

Baltimore date story about Peter Balko a Pollah laborer who bought an Irish Sweepstakes ticket. A Dublin cablegram announced he won 85900 consolation prize but the winning stub could not be found after a night of searching. Balko plans to forget the chance if the prize cannot be recovered.

Baltimore Peter Balko Pollah Balko Dublin New York Peter

Illinois May End Dry Reign

Wet and dry factions in the Illinois Senate prepare for a close vote on repealing the Search and Seizure Act. Wet backers predict a 26 to 25 win. drys pledge to sway reluctant votes and push Gov. Emmerson to veto if passed.

Springfield Hil Tilinoia Senate Drya Laura I. Emmerson Emmerson

Dr Berry Recovering After Hospital Transfer

Dr John H Berry superintendent of Athens State Hospital is recovering slowly after being removed to the Jewish Hospital Cincinnati for sinus treatment. During his absence acting superintendent is Dr F A Osborne assistant superintendent.

John H. Berry Athens State Hospital Jewish Hospital Cincinnati Athena Friends F. A. Osborne

Fire destroys seven downtown business houses in Springfield

A downtown blaze in Springfield Ohio caused about 200000 dollars in damage to seven business buildings. The fire started early today and destroyed several stores, with crews working to control the flames and assess the extent of the losses.

Svuringfield U.P

Princess Maria Olayva Urges Colombia Powers to Free 120

Daughter of the Colombian president petitions for clemency for petty criminals in prison. The government responds by releasing 120 convicts after her appeal.

Maria Olayva Colombia

Sunday matinees would be allowed if bill passes

Columbus March The Marshall bill legalizing Sunday afternoon motion picture shows moved through the Senate by a 52 to 1 vote. It would ban Sunday morning films but permit Sunday afternoon showings. The measure now faces House opposition before potential enactment.

Senate House Columbus Marshall House of Representatives Kim J. 1 Cleveland Sage Jones

Ohio lawmakers debate licenses and living rights in tense session

In a heated discussion, lawyers barbers and others denounce state boards that would require permits to work. Alchison argues Ohio residents should earn a living without tax or state permission while a 106 to 5 vote passes a bill exempting life insurance trusts from taxes. Rep Herman In Vail of Cleveland pushes the measure as the House considers new bills and announcements from Rep W D Gradison and State Treasurer Harry S Day.

Ketter Howrews Ep. H. SB. Ketter Springfield Senate Lewis George P. Lewis Youngatowt W. P. Tucker Adama Hugh Addison Columbus Tucker Ohio Alchison Herman Vail Cleveland W. D. Gradison Cincinnati Harry 8. Day

Tammany Rallies to Fight Pr Ordered at Capital

Tammany Hall prepares to defend the city government as New York faces legislative action ordered from Albany. The historic Democratic machine mobilizes extensive forces to counter probes into city county and judicial departments, seeking to shield its long-held control.

Capital New York Tammany Hall New York City Porday

Hocking Hill Family Seeks Stove Through Salvation Army

Athens housewives are asked to notify Adjutant Bernard Stone of the Salvation Army if they have an old stove to donate to the needy Hocking Hill family. The drive notes chairs were collected but no kitchen stove yet located for the family.

Bernard Stone Salvation Army Famiry Hocking Hill Athens Adjutant Stone Caaitiele

Auto collision injures three in Columbus

In Columbus on March 25 402R a car was struck by a fire truck. Mrey Michael B. Fox aged 39 remained in serious condition with Bernard Fox her son and Joseph J. Jester 29 also badly hurt.

Columbus Michael B. Fox Bernard Fox Joseph J. Jester

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