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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1930

Page

1

Prohibition Repeal Supporter Seeks Nullified Law Stand

Ohio State University students arrested after 60 rallied at the Ohio Theater to cheer the football team’s departure to Urbana. Eight youths were detained and given to Ohio State’s dean of men. theater manager declined charges. On the Delaware campus a class fight broke out between freshmen and sophomores over beret rules, lasting two hours with scratches and torn dresses.

Columbus U.P Ohio State University Ohio Ohio State Urbana BE. J. Melniker Joseph A. Park Delaware U.R Ohio Wesleyan University

Blizzard Strands Travelers as 20 Foot Drifts Close Trails

A massive Rocky Mountain blizzard traps three Santa Fe trains and hundreds of travelers from Denver to Santa Fe. Snow depths reach 20 feet in spots, with 82 inches logged at Trinidad. One man dies frozen, others lost or hospitalized amid mass exposure and farm losses.

Denver Colo U.P Rocky Mountain Santa Fe New Mexico Colorado Government Weather Bureau Trinidad Bennett la Junta Guy Miner Des Moines N. M Mount Dora Miner J. W. Whitehead James Tilford Secion Limen Colo Pueblo Limon Highway Department Paoli Arkansas Valley

Ohio University Fans to Get Seats at Delaware Game

Athens and Ohio alumni from across the state will attend the Ohio-Wesleyan game at Delaware with a 2000 ticket block reserved for Ohio University fans. About 1500 seats were allocated locally and will sell by tonight, with extra seats secured after arrival and a special train planned to carry many supporters.

Athens Ohio Ohio-Wesleyan Delaware O. C. Bird Ohio University Athletic Department

Athens Messenger Publishes Candy Recipe Booklet for Holidays

The Athens Messenger offers a booklet with 144 candy recipes suitable for home kitchens. Readers can obtain a copy by sending six cents in coins or stamps and using a coupon, with recipes tested by experts for simple and elaborate treats.

Athens Messenger

Candies Recipes Booklet Offer Enclosed

The Athens Messenger informs readers that six cents in coin or stamps are sent for a copy of the booklet on candy recipes. Readers must provide name street city and state to receive the booklet.

Bookliet

Whisky Smash Sparks West Side Whisky Party in Cleveland

In Cleveland a $75,000 liquor shipment was smashed by federal agents and a sledge crew. About 250 West Side residents held an open air party, sifting ruins for bottles as some drank and traded pints for up to $3. Federal agents suspect a nationwide whisky ring.

Cleveland U.P Wheeling & Lake Erie Galveston Tex Prohibition John E. Wright Jimmy Burk Joseph Guther Jimmy

World buying power collapse alarms British cabinet

Mr. Thomas of the British Labor Cabinet says the world’s trouble stems from a sudden end of buying power. He cites 400 million in China, 360 million in India, and 140 million in Russia as example, noting half the global buying population has stopped buying.

MR. Thomas China India Russia

Trade pressures and boycotts blamed for turmoil

The text attributes part of the trouble to sanctions against silver in India and China along with civil strife. It also cites the United States boycott of Russia as contributing to the unrest.

India China United States Russia

Excess Money and Resources Spark Uneasy Market Fears

The piece laments a world of excessive bread and commodities with Wall Street lending at 1 percent on call and borrowers allowed 0 days at 2 percent. It argues a financial genius is needed to harness unlimited money, raw materials, and labor to restore prosperity.

Wall Street

Prohibition a Key Issue in 1932 Political Debate

Republican politicians view prohibition as a potential winning issue in 1932 while the President remains unaffected. Mrs. Charles H. Sabin, leader of the Women’s Organization for Prohibition Reform, says her group has lost momentum. Continued on Page 4

Charles H. Sabin New York Women’s Organization For Prohibition Reform

Suspects Captured in Ohio Cabin Near Hamden

Two men held in an isolated cabin near Hamden in Vinton County were captured by Indiana officers. Wounded deputy sheriff from Indiana case. both suspects in critical condition. they gave the names Reisner and Bradley.

Chillicothe, O Rensselear Ind Indiana Hamden Vinton County Reisner Bradley

Slugger by bandits shocks Cleveland doctor

Dr. Louis C. Kintzler was attacked by a robber who struck him with a revolver butt after he failed to remove a ring, injuring him as he recovered in Cleveland.

Cleveland Louis C. Kintzler

Love Grew Cold On Dorm Balcony

An Athens Romeo displayed affection on Lindley Hall porch at Ohio University dormitory. Rain and laughter followed as several women students carried two buckets of cold water and poured them over the railing. The couple fled, their clothes wet.

Athens Romeo Lindley Hall Ohio University

Varied Plans For Farm Aid Are Advanced

With Congress opening in ten days a diversified legislative program to aid the American farmer is outlined. The Hoover drought relief conference urged a 50 million dollar unemployment relief appropriation for highway work and immediate loans to farmers for next year. The plan calls for seed, fertilizer and livestock feed with the Agriculture Secretary directing funds. Federal Farm Board Chairman Legge urged higher grain duties and a 56 percent tariff on corn soon.

Washington Congress Hoover National Drought Relief Conference Secretary of Agriculture Legge Federal Farm Board

U S Wars on Gang Leaders

Attorney General Mitchell announced a nationwide federal drive against organized racketeering aimed at destroying gang activity. The program, described as the most extensive effort against local crime, includes all government law enforcement agencies and a Chicago special agent coordinating with the U S district attorney.

Washington U.P Mitchell Hoover Chicago U.S

Toledo stag party raid nets 16 women and organizer

In Toledo 1,260 spectators watched as nine vice squad officers led by Detective Arthur Lengadorf raided a Moose Temple stag party. Six women booked on dis orderly assembly charges, two on indecent exposure. the organizer male was released on bond. Eight women released immediately. all women listed Detroit as their address.

Toledo U.P Arthur Lengadorf Moose Tempe Detroit

Joint Progress Story In Messenger Silver Anniversary Issue

The Athens Messenger marks 25 years with a Silver Anniversary Edition detailing both the newspaper’s and the district’s progress. Publisher and advertiser present a joint story with illustrations. Call Dial 0242 by Saturday to reserve extra copies. availability limited after that.

Messenger Athens Messenger Dial

Mussolini Denies Lust for Conquest in Italy

In Rome on November 21 Premier Benito Mussolini said Fascist Italy must be strong to fulfill its program but has no lust for conquest. He argued foreign nations need not fear Italy’s population growth and manpower expansion, citing defense against aggression and recovery from past inferiority.

Rome Italy U.P Benito Mussolini

Four Held in Childs Death Indicted for Brutal Slaying

Four men Charles Henry 64 James Patrick Henry 29 Clyde McBee 40 and James Dunn 29 all of Grandview Ohio were indicted by Tyler County Grand Jury on first degree murder for the slaying of Garland Bayles 3 during a drunken orgy on an Ohio River island near Friendly West Virginia. Eva Eddy Bailey 40 mother of the child was not indicted but held on 2000 bond as material witness.

Middlebourne W. Va Tyler County Grand Charles Henry Grandviewy Ohio River Friendly James Patrick Henry James Dunn Clyde McBee Grandview Ohio

Probate Court Admits Elliott Will Executrix Named

The will of Lewis J. Elliott was admitted to probate on Thursday and Ruie A. Elliott was appointed executrix.

Lewis J. Elliott Ruie A. Elliott

Will Rogers Remarks on Hoover Speech and Education

Beverly Hills Calif November 20 Will Rogers notes Mr Hoover delivered strong lines on child welfare and politics. He jokes about Chicago University proposing to graduate students quickly as proof of higher education progressing. He says the smart ones stayed four years to keep the dumb company.

Beverly Hills Calif Hoover Chicago University Will

Three Aged Sisters End Lives Over Money Troubles

Three sisters aged 60 to 80, inseparable since birth, drowned themselves in the Pacific after stock losses and tax fears. Miss Abba Miller 70 and Mrs Ada McKeon 80 were found on shore. Miss Jessie Miller 60 believed missing. Brother A D Miller said they left a note and cited pride, old school gentility, and devotion as motives. The sisters were Cincinnati born, later in Denver, with Ada blind for four years and recent years in Los Angeles.

Santa Monica Calif Pacific Ocean Abba Miller Ada McKeon Jessie Miller A. D. Miller Los Angeles Miller Cincinnati Denver Ada

Missing stenographer Elizabeth Kelley ties up court case

Cleveland news reports the disappearance of Elizabeth Kelley 24, the stenographer who sought 100000 from Alexander C Weizer. Her withdrawal from public view follows prosecutors hinting at perjury and new trial motions as Judge Whitcraft prepares a possible perjury inquiry after a week.

Cleveland U.rp Elizabeth Kelley Alexander C. Weizer Kelley Weizer Welter Abe Cold Misa Kelley Common Pleas H. G. Whitcraft Logan Neizer Gold

Rum Boat Captured Near Fisher's Island

The 600-foot speedboat Happy Parrot with three men and about 400 sacks of liquor was chased from Flock Island to Fisher's Island. Coast Guard vessel fired shots from a one pound gun, capturing the craft near the base.

New London U.R Coast Guard Flock Island Fisher's Island

Seize Slot Machines in Miles Heights Village

Cleveland reports village officers acting on Mayor Arthur R Johnston orders began a drive against slot machine interests that have invaded Miles Heights Village suburb to seize machines and enforce regulations.

Cleveland Miles Heights Arthur R. Johnston

Toledo Man Fights Bandits in Field Rescue

Claude Craven of Silica battled two gunmen after they forced his car off a road near Toledo. Craven killed one bandit and wounded the other and himself, while his companion Mrs Ona Marti escaped to summon help. Coroner and deputies investigated. Craven expected to recover.

Toledo U.P Claude Craven Craven Ona Marti Frank G. Kreft Dan Will

Crabb backs modification of prohibition and repeal plan

UK former Attorney General CG Crabbe says prohibition should be repealed and states urged to enforce their own temperance laws. He favors a modified policy allowing wines and beer, arguing current law is ignored and a flexible approach would better promote temperance.

Columbus Cy Crabbe Onto Tam Crabbe Geaid Bet Lam Crabbe

Waite Is Wanted by Cleveland Deputies

Deputy sheriffs seek to arrest Floyd E. Waite former state finance director and secretary to ex Governor Harry L. Davis. Arrest ordered by Common Pleas Judge Carl V. Weygandt over Waite's handling of a four year Clarke Transportation Company receivership and failure to account for thousands in unsupported claims per statements from Walter L. Spring and Waite's lawyer Frederick L. Hole.

Cleveland Floyd E. Waite State Finance Harry L. Davis Waite Common Pleas Carl V. Weygandt Clarke Transportation Company Weygandt Walter L. Spring Frederick L. Hole

Baker Honored With American Hebrew Medal

New York November 21 Newton D Baker of Cleveland secretary of war in Wilsons cabinet has been awarded the American Hebrew Medal for promoting better understanding between Christians and Jews in America.

Baker New York Newton D. Baker Cleveland Wilson America

Flier Postpones Flight On Continent Crossing Attempt

Columbus report states Gerald Nettleton a Toledo youth aged 20 pursuing a junior trans continental east west course postponed his takeoff set for today until tomorrow night after weather and technical delays.

FLIER Columbus Gerald Nettleton Toledoffer

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