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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1931

Page

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Cooking School Voted Success by Athens Women

More than 1 000 women attended the final session of The Messenger's Eighth Annual Cooking School and voted it a success. The Athens High School Auditorium was full with pupils along walls and windowsills. Miss Edna Ferguson thanked participants and praised the Athens High School for nursery care and schedule adjustments under Principal C Le Wood.

Jane Warner The Messenger Athens High Vehoo Achor Athens Edna M. Ferguson Athens High School C. le. Wood

All Recipes Are Published Today

Today's Messenger carries all the recipes from Miss Ednoa Ferruson's four day cooking school. Women may request copies by writing to the Circulation Department. The event highlighted economical cookery and time saving home practices as Mrs. Ferguson urged careful use of simple ingredients. Prizes from merchants were awarded including a Ray-Glo cabinet heater and a Mary Ann measuring set.

Ednoa Ferruson Ferguson Athens Abram Wil Ham Ada Leake Earl Ator Charles H Wyatt Mary Ann Roberta Coates Carrie Olver Ralph Barker Bertha Sayers Dorothy Gray H. B Larimer Elmer Goldsberry Arlen Wiley

Ralph Capone Arrives at Leavenworth Penitentiary

Ralph Capone arrived at Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary to begin a three year sentence for income tax violations. A crowd gathered as he appeared at a car window and waved to onlookers while in good spirits.

Ralph Capone Leavenworth Kansas Oral Penitentiary Chicago Capone

How Quietly War Shifts and Silver Market Sparks Talk

A reflective column surveys how major powers drift toward conflict, notes Japan China and Russia potential for new war, and warns readers about financial tremors as silver and currency dynamics reshape world markets. It recalls Gale Braith Perry Rodgers and the rapid progress of modern air travel compared to his historic 1811 voyage.

Japan China Russia Tokio

More, Cheaper Turkeys Now

Washington reports turkeys will be cheaper and more plentiful for Thanksgiving. The Department of Agriculture says prices may be four to five cents below last year and early sales are light. Farmers may hold stock for later marketing with about 2 percent more birds on farms than a year ago.

Washington U.R Department of Agriculture United Press

Dreiser Faces Charity Charge and Coal Field Inquiry

Theodore Dreiser and Pineville editor Herndon Evans debated charity and income before Dreiser moved on to continue his coal field investigation at Finsville Church. Evans leads a civic group vowing to probe New York terror claims amid a campaign for defenseless children. In Findlay, a family escaped a fire as smoke filled their home.

Pineville Church Harlan, Ky Theodore Dreiser Finsville Church Dreiser Herndon Evans Pineville Sun Evans

Soft Shell Pecans and the Next Speaker Hopeful

NORTH UVALDE Tex. The visit centers on Jack Garner a likely future Speaker of the House. He grows Texas soft shell pecans and joked about cracking them with a small hammer as he travels through town. Nick Longworth’s absence is noted as a regret.

North Uvalde Tex King Ranch America Jack Garner House of Representatives Wilk Washington Nick Longworth Texas

Wheat prices surge at Chicago Board of Trade as gains widen

Wheat pit activity rises with grain prices at the Chicago Board of Trade, closing the week with prices near last close. December delivery hits 66.5 cents, March 70, May 71.5, July 71. Prices rise since October 5 low, lifting farmers’ theoretical wealth by over 10 million dollars versus a month ago.

Chicago Iim Chicago Board of Trade

Carnegie Tech Students Riot After Bonfire Fight

In Pittsburgh 115 Carnegie Tech students were arrested as police battled to quell a bonfire celebration before the Pitt Tech football game. A policeman was knocked unconscious by a bottle and firemen were pelted with bottles bricks and fruit during the unrest. Police escorted the crowd to stations after flooding cells with a broken water pipe and a risky confrontation outside dormitories.

Pittsburgh U.P Carnegie Tech Oakland Central Station Pitt Tech William Boyle

Columbus Man Survives Train Collision Near Jasper Mill

Walter Ryan, 32, of Columbus, survived after a car struck by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train at Jasper Mill, Fayette County, Ohio. He escaped with a broken right arm and severe bruising while A. B. Davis, the engineer, stopped the train about 200 yards away. Ryan credibly recounts the moment of impact to Grant Hospital staff.

Columbus Moapital U.2 Grant Hospital Baltmore& Oale Fair Road Jasper Milla Fayette County Walter Ryan A. B. Davis

Deficit Weight Lifts Hoover Budget Economy Claim

President Hoover heralds cuts as Treasury shows a $678 million deficit on Nov 4, adding urgency to his vow of trimming next year’s budget. He predicts at least $50 million in savings while departments face cuts and he downplays Navy League fallout amid a broader economy push.

Gal Yoal Hoover Treasury Navy League Navy

Hoover's Navy League inquiry rebuts critical pamphlet

President Hoover released a Navy League investigation report alleging the league pamphlet by William Howard Gardiner contains many inaccurate and false assertions. The five-member Hoover inquiry produced a 12,000 word paragraph by paragraph refutation and a 1500 word letter to the President detailing the findings. Officers of the United Officers association opened their 10th convention at Fort Hayes in Columbus with about 500 attendees.

Washington Hoover Navy League League William Howard Gardiner Navy Gardiner Columbus

Red Square Military Parade Marks Red Revolution Anniversary

About 3,000,000 people paraded in Red Square commemorating the Red Revolution's fourth anniversary. The display featured infantry, artillery, cavalry, and factory workers marching past Lenin’s mausoleum while leaders Stalin Voroshilov and Molotov observed. Foreign attaches noted improvements in army discipline and mechanization amid banners denouncing Japan and Fascists and in solidarity with Chinese peoples.

Moscow Thurbone Red Square Mirroh Lenin Sremter Jogi Stalin Klement Voroshiloff Mier Vincheslav Molotov Tiviborne

Weather Outlook Shows Cooler Week After Mild Start

Federal forecast for Nov 9 to 14 says Ohio Valley and Tennessee mostly fair with rain on Wednesday or Thursday. Mild Monday, cooler Tuesday, warmer Wednesday, and colder latter part of the week.

Washington Mov Ohio Valley Tennessee

Community Chest Drive To Start in Athens County

Athens and the county plan a county wide drive starting Monday November 16 to fund local welfare programs. The initiative follows President Hoover’s call for communities to assess needs and resources and to act with city and county cooperation.

Hoover Athens Athens County Nelsonville Glouster

Athens County totals reveal 14 469 votes cast in election

The Athens County election board reports a total of 14 469 votes with Athens Nelsonville and Glouster showing lower turnout than 1930. Five school levies passed by comfortable margins, while ballots ran short in several precincts prompting requests for additional ballots.

Athens Nelsonville Glouster Athens County Athena Glousier David Johnson At Byal Trent Buechtel Tueaday Trimble Kimberly East Millfield Mineral Ales County Board of Elections Brilota Clydge Gibran Li Shinks Willeke Bird Bloe Armstrong the Plains Yrhmbke Dover York Albany J&l Alfhough Zavolern Rome Township Athens City Robert S. Wood Sam ©. Warren Rufua Tapsins Cornell Gritt Evans Sherrard Samual Erskine Solettor Councilimenate Carl Beasley E. Bailey Fred Fenzel Anna Prien W. H. Pratt Mre Anna Staufer Bert Russell C. W. Day H. H. Rowland L. J. Addicott Frank Gullum Febr. Walker George Whipple

Middleport dentist dies at Logan football game

Fragmented report notes a local dentist from Middleport stricken during a Logan football game and dying later. The article also mentions plans for Armistice Day observances in Nelsonville and a postponed public inspection by Nel sonville schools.

Middleport Logan Chester Melee Nelsonville Hocking County

Spud Speaks for Himself in Court in Des Moines

In Des Moines Iowa a bulldog named Spud testified in court before Municipal Judge Vansell Jordan. The dog’s appearance prompted a reunion with a boy named Jerry Horry whose family claimed ownership. The judge declared the dog, Spud, to be the boy’s, ending any dispute.

Spud Des Moines Vansell Jordan Joe Verdit Jerry Horry Felenda Judge Jordan Tai

Hoover Speech to 4-H Clubs Urges National Morale

Mrs Hoover spoke to 4-H groups across the country from the White House urging farm youth to help sustain family morale through the coming winter. She stressed cheerful living, practical aid to families, and a campaign of achievement to ease depression and fear. She urged youths to learn how to manage scarce resources and support farm families facing hardship.

Washington Lechart Hoover Boya Pithaa Gira Gome

Japan to ship further gold to bolster U S credit

A 30 million shinment of gold from Japan will arrive in San Francisco before month end, boosting total shipments to 105 million. Four shipments of 37.5 million have arrived last week to support Japan's plan to bolster credit in American markets and deter attacks on the yen. Robbery fears have led to withholding vessel names. gold is deposited in the mint and credited in New York.

San Francisco Nov U.F Japan Veunela New York

Ransom Demanded for Release of Fur Dealer

Police said a ransom note demanding 25000 dollars for the release of Alexander Berg, a wealthy fur dealer, was received by his wife Mrs. Gertrude Berg after two gunmen abducted him in a Berg automobile during the evening rush. Details of delivery not released.

Est. Louis Alexander Berg Gertrude Berg Albert Pike Bett

Miners May Return at Sunday Creek Millfield Mine

The Sunday Creek Coal Company considers an agreement allowing 500 striking miners at Millfield to return to work. Miners’ representatives consent to changes in working hours and will meet with operators in Millfield, with James Berry state mining superintendent Col. John S. Ketter of the Ohio National Guard and miners’ delegates Lee Hall and David Watkins present.

Columbus Sunday Creek Coal Company Millfield James Berry John 8. Ketter Ohio National Guard Lee Hall David Watkins

Bobcats Rally In Muddy Gridiron Rematch At DePauw

Ohio University defeats DePauw 27-0 as Bobcats drive early and dominate on offense and defense. Len Sadosky spearheads the attack with powerful runs and a bruising line, while Obie’s defense stalls DePauw in the red zone and forces key stops.

Evangelist Rutledge Held After Fatal Holdup Attempt

In Fort Wayne Indiana Orvil C Rutledge a former United Brethren minister and taxi operator was shot and wounded during an alleged hold up. He told officers a companion from Van Wert forced the attempt. Rutledge was hospitalized and is described as a evangelist when not employed in his taxi business.

Fort Wayne Ind Nav Taft Orvil C Rute Fedge van Wert GQ United Brethers Rutledge van Wert Por Hes Officer A Wall

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