08 Nov 1930
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1930
Page
1
County Red Cross carries out detailed relief work for Millfield disaster victims. Athens and Columbus volunteers supply food, clothing, and money, with records of needs, funeral plans, and transportation arranged for families and workers.
The Athens Messenger promotes a booklet titled Care of the Car, urging owners to learn basic car maintenance and recognize motor issues. It emphasizes owner inspection and adjustment, avoiding reliance on salesmen, and invites readers to send for a copy using the coupon.
A miner recounts taking his father to the hospital before returning to the Lith West entry after an explosion at Ming No. 6. He describes the rescue effort, the chaos of the mine, and the 82 miners believed dead, honoring fallen colleagues and thanking the safety crews.
Captain Hawks, famed flyer, establishes new record by flying New York to Havana in 9 hours 21 minutes with 25 minute Jacksonville and 10 minute Miami layovers. He aims to beat his own 182 mph average on the return journey as public debate over prohibition continues.
Plans for conducting the Community Chest financial campaign in Athens County will be set at a meeting of campaign managers and workers at Athens City Hall this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Over 100 notices were sent to inform workers of signups. those missing notices are urged to attend.
In a late Beverly Hills edition Will Rogers mocks the speed of vote counting. He suggests 24 hours for counters to reflect and be honest, questions lawmakers seriousness, and humorously protests the election process.
Washington reports the Hoover Commission prepared to draft a report for President Hoover and Congress. The focus includes potential changes to allow production of beer and wine and the possible timing of delivery to Congress with the state of the nation message. Grain and brewing interests are being consulted on production quantities and policy shifts.
The Aust Lowder Company of Cleveland bought 127 acres near Elko, three miles east of McArthur, from George H. Smith and Wright Cincinnati. The site will host a powder plant with high explosives manufacturing planned immediately. About 160 men are expected to be employed. Authorities sought sites across several southeastern counties.
Mrs Sarah Williams 28 from Belmont County was killed when her car was crowded off the highway near Cambridge. Passenger Nertha Powell 25 and Elsie Latham 34 were seriously injured. They were teachers en route to Muskingum College for lab work.
Weather Bureau outlook shows fair start and end of week with rain in the middle. Temperatures rise early week then turn considerably colder by week’s end. region includes Oliie Valley and TentesaIn.
An explosion at the Miifeld coal mine traps and injures or kills several miners. Rescue efforts reveal collapsed air shafts and safety failures as investigators, officials, and underwriters assess casualties and funeral costs. Names of victims and responders appear in scattered fragments.
In Philadelphia area workers protest plans to reduce wages amid coal industry instability. The meeting, led by Arthur Woods of the Federal Employment Commission, discusses delaying actions that push operators toward bankruptcy and miners’ hardship.
Scattered funeral processions wound through hillside cemeteries in Athens County on Saturday to honor the eight to twelve miners killed in the Sunday Creek Coal Company Mine No 6 explosion at Millfield. Officials and families gathered as lines of mourners paid final respects amid a wary community atmosphere and brief service details reported by local observers.
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Madison Nov 10 A Western independent Thelpu lo, who seeks a seat in the Seventy-First Congress, will align with the Republican organization of the House. Representative John Newton, former chairman of the Independents, said he would vote Republican and expected other Progressive Republicans to follow.
The Salvation Army set up a relief stand near the Sun day Creek Mine to aid rescuers and miners families. Adjutant Stone praised Mrs Hartey and local women who prepared hundreds of hot coffee sandwiches and clothing for those affected, while workers rested and troops assisted in the ongoing rescue efforts.
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A garbled text fragment references Rebels and a foreign policy context with vague mentions of a pact and figures such as Tur and Turteohy. Details are obscured, leaving uncertain names, places, dates, and outcomes.
Akron edition lists multiple local items including Pomeroy court notes, Burkhardt Consolidated Company contracts, and plans for a garage and office building. It notes Admiral Byrd interview, Ohio sports results from Denison, and future pages covering farm, market, and community news with features like serials and a Sunday Ripley feature.
Athens County prepares for a large Armistice Day event at the Athens Fairgrounds with a parade along Court Street and a full afternoon program. An organized Legion committee leads activities including boxing exhibitions, a fox chase, and a post-parade program featuring university bands, veterans groups, and local dignitaries.
Unsteady November heat grips Los Angeles as temperatures reach up to 92 degrees, with six days of highs around 86 or higher. Forecasters note the unusual warmth continues, defying typical late autumn patterns.
The Sunday Messenger printed a complete list of recipes shown at The Messenger Cooking School last week. Page 16 lists the recipes to be clipped and saved by housewives, with many copying them at home for future use. The Hat feature on Page 26 is also highlighted for preservation.
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