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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1931

Page

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Millfield Mine No. 6 resumes work after four weeks idle

Millfield Mine No. 6 of Sunday Creek Coal Co. resumes operations after a four week strike, about 200 former workers return to jobs. The dispute involved 375 miners and efforts by United Mine Workers leaders and state officials to secure union recognition and a company policy for re employment.

Nelsonville Millfield Sunday Creek Coal Company United Mine Workers Organization Hocking Chauncey Schoolhouse Lee Hall Hall David Watkine Percy Tetlow International Union Organization Chauncey Millfield Mine Offaers Frank D. Henderson James Berry Ohio Division of Mines George White Millfeld No. 6 Tipple A Creek Coal Company Oral Daugherty Captain Tetlow Frank Henderson John 8. Shetler John A. Blount Hillsboro

Federal Farm Board report details large grain and cotton purchases

Ames C. Stone testifies on the board’s stabilization program as the Senate Agriculture Committee reviews the agency. The record shows purchases of wheat totaling 270.2 million dollars and cotton purchases of 107.5 million dollars, with substantial unsold stocks and a remaining revolving fund between fifty and sixty five million dollars. The report defends actions as boosting farmers’ incomes while noting limited farmer response to production readjustment efforts.

Congress Farm Board Grainabilization Corporation Cotton Stabilization Corporation O Ne Grain Stabilization Corporation

Problems Facing Farmers Of Athens County Outlined To City Leaders

Athens County farmers addressed city business leaders at Hotel Berry with 60 agricultural leaders, Rotary Kiwanis and Chamber members present. Judge S M Johnson urged belief in farmers and national prosperity while Thomas H Johnson introduced farm leaders from Albany Coolville Amesville. H R Jacoby outlined dairy challenges, calling for market expansion and a milk ordinance for Athens to aid rural prosperity. Continued on Page 5.

Athens County Berry Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Chamber of Commerce Jomor S. M. Johnson United States Thomas H. Johnson Albany Coolville Amesville Johnson H. R. Jacoby Pomona Grange County Dairy Association Jacoby Athens Diary Association

Bettman to Appear in Columbus Hearing on WKBN Suit

Attorney General Bettman scheduled to testify in Columbus as part of a legal dispute involving WKBN. University officials reportedly pressed by Youngstown owners to time a move, but efforts were blocked.

Jangle

Tucson Advocates Warm Winter Valley For Health

A Tucson dispatch notes the city’s warm, dry winter climate at 2300 feet, shielded by mountains and praised by doctors from New York for improving health and vitamin D. It suggests Samuel Johnson’s Rasselas might seek such a valley for well being. Continued on Page 4.

Tucson Ariz Samuel Johnson Rasselas Happy Valley Leopold Stieglitz Dr Schloss New York

Racketeering Charge Probe Opened In Cleveland

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Ray T. Miller planned a grand jury inquiry into alleged racketeering by the Ex cavating Contractors Association and the Hoisting Engineers Union. Contractors say taxpayers paid excess charges on building projects to meet union demands totaling about 80 000 dollars over two years. Association secretary Percy W Hudell and Hoisting Engineers Union president Frank A Converse denied collusion.

Cleveland U.r.cuyahoga County Ray T. Miller Cleveland Contractors Percy W. Hudell Contractors’ Association Frank A. Converse Hoisting Engineers’ Union

Hoover Kin in Court for Liquor Charge

C Van Ness Leavitt brother in law of President Hoover faced a police court trial in Santa Monica California on a liquor possession charge. Federal officers arrested him on November 9 after he claimed a man forced the bundle into his hands in a grocery store.

Santa Monica Calif U.P C. van Ness Leavitt Hoover Leavitt

Grandi Visit Intensifies Police Guard After Opera Row

In New York Dino Grandi and Signora Grandi faced heightened security after an anti-Fascist protest at the Metropolitan Opera House last night. Four hundred police surrounded the building with detectives near the Grandi box as leaflets were dropped from the balcony during his entrance.

New York Dino Grandi Signora Grandi Metropolitan Opera House Grandi Opera House

Blizzard Sweeps East From Rockies as Warm Spell Ends

A blizzard moved east from the Rockies as warm winter temperatures collapsed in the Midwest and East. Norman Potter, an air mail pilot, is missing after radio contact near Salt Lake City. Rescue efforts focus on the Denver area as trains and travelers suffer, while Chicago and New York break heat records for late November.

Chicago Ulpa Winetor Rockies Norman Potter Salt Lake City Potter Salt Lake Rocky Mountain Midwest Denver & Rio Grande Western Cumbres Pass New Mexico-Colorado New York City

Japs Seek League Help for Neutral Manchuria Zone

Japan asks the League of Nations to help withdraw Chinese troops from Chinchow and create a neutral Manchurian zone. Tokyo signals willingness to accept a League formula if Chaing Kai-Shek’s forces retreat. Japan’s offensive pushes west of Mukden. war officials say Chinchow not to be attacked now. League Council drafts evacuation and inquiry plans amid China Japan stalemate.

Manchuria New York U.p-Japan League of Nations Chinchow Japan Chang Hsenh-Liang Mukden Tokio Chaing Kai-Shek Hseuh-Liang War

Balloonist Safe After Three Day Aloud Flight

Milford Vanik, 25, Cleveland balloonist, rode a 50 hour voyage that weathered rain sleet and snow. His balloon landed in Ontario after two days in heavy timber where he slept in the basket and woke to a wandering wolf before meeting a farmer and finding help in Bay City Michigan.

Cleveland U.P Milford Vanik Ontario Canada Bay City Mich Vanik

Mayor May Be Ousted in Wellston Ouster Bid

Mayor Thomas E. Webb of Wellston faces ouster on charges including intoxication and supplying liquor to a minor. Judge Benner Jones will hear the case Wednesday to consider temporary removal as 300 Wellston citizens signed the charges filed by Republicans. Democratic leaders seek an investigation by Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown into the recent election where Webb was defeated by five votes to Republican Theodore Waters. recounts left the result unchanged.

Jackson U.P Thomas E. Webb Wellston Benner Jones Webb Clarence J. Brown Theodore Waters Election Board

Bostwick Goes Free Former Probate Judge Acquitted

Columbus reports former probate judge Homer Z. Bostwick was acquitted on blackmail charges related to the Eversole ring episode. A nine to twelve jurors found three co-defendants not guilty, including John Cooper Franklin Aubrecht and Charles E McGannon.

Columbus U.P Homer Z. Bostwick Bate Monday Bostwick John Cooper Franklin Aubrecht Charles E. McGannon Opal Eversole

Kansas Seeks Less Wheat More Trouble For Next Year

Kansas signals plan to plant 16 percent less wheat next year while wheat prices rise nationally. Farmers expect political shift toward corn and other schemes. anger toward the Federal Farm Board grows as Kansas workers rally behind alternatives.

Kansas City U.P Kansas Washington Federal Farm Board East

Unionist on Trial in Southeast Kentucky Mine Ambush Case

In Mt Sterling Kentucky on November 24 U P reports jury selection began in Montgomery County Circuit Court for W B Jones secretary of the United Mine Workers Local at Evarts Harlan County first of ten men charged with conspiracy to murder in the May 5 ambush near Evarts as deputies escorted a strike breaker to Black Mountain Mines.

Southeastern Kentucky MT. Sterling U.P Kentucky Montgomery County W. B. Jones United Mine Workers Evarts Harlan County Black Mountain

Plane Runs Two Down Deaths Result As Propeller Strikes Men

At Hill Airport Latrobe Pennsylvania a plane struck two men and injured a third, killing two on November 24. The victims were near the aircraft during fueling when the propeller struck them. Authorities investigated the fatal accident and identified the deceased.

Latrobe U.P the Hill Toy

Heading East Into Trouble Zone And Unworried

Aboard S S Empress of Russia Floyd Gibbons describes a crowded voyage with 380 Chinese passengers and 2 Japanese crew amidst a peaceful crossing. He notes missionaries aboard and mentions Notre Dame students, portraying a lighthearted travel log.

Will S. S. Empress OF Russia Floyd Gibbons Notre Dame

All-Time Heat Record To Be Set

Washington reports an all time November heat record likely, unless a west to east cold wave arrives. Charles Mitchell notes higher than normal temperatures from the Atlantic coast to the Central Valley with no sign of break. He cites warm southern winds and pressure patterns as drivers.

Washington U.R Mississippi River Charles Mitchell U. S Atlantic Seaboard Central Valley Mitchell United States Canada Alaska

Hyde and Stone to Testify on Farm Relief Today

Secretary of Agriculture Hyde and Federal Farm Board Chairman James C. Stone were summoned to testify before the Senate Agriculture Committee in Washington. Hearings aim to explain Farm Board operations and consider relief measures like the equalization fee or export debentures amid high wheat prices and slumping other farm goods. The American Cotton Shippers Association opposes the Farm Board.

Washington U.P Hyde James C. Stone Federal Farm Board Senate Agriculture Committee Congress Stone American Cotton Shippers’ Association Shippers’ Association Farm Board

Governors Seek Red Cross Aid for Destitute Children

Gov. Pinchot of Pennsylvania and Gov. White of Ohio unite to petition the American Red Cross for aid focused on destitute children during winter. Pinchot initiated the plan asking White to join in relief for unemployed miners' children, while White urged a broader scope to include all districts with need.

Columbus U.P Gov. White Ohio Gov. Pinchot Pennsylvania American Red Cross Pinchot

Cold Weather Forecast For Ohio Ahead Of Thanksgiving

Columbus reports from weather bureau chief Alexander indicate colder conditions for Ohio. Wednesday will be cold after recent heat, with rain tonight and probable snow flurries as west winds push through the state on Thanksgiving Eve.

Columbus U.P

Jap Chinese Forces Clash Near Mukden in Manchuria

Japanese and Chinese troops fought twenty miles southwest of Mukden as Japan aims a southward push. Chinese forces attacked Japanese patrols at Kaotaishan near Chulluho. Reinforcements moved from Mukden while Chinese irregulars gathered at Takantze east of Mukden.

Mukden Manchuria Kaotaishan Chulluho Chang Haeuh-Liang Takantze Dairen

Jap Offensive Threat Looms Over Manchuria Crisis

Paris briefing reports Chinese delegate Dr. Alfred Sze accusing Japan of massing 4000 troops and aviation units en route to Mukden while bandits allegedly aided by Japanese soldiers attack Chinese forces in Manchuria. The League of Nations Council met briefly to seek means to avert a wider war.

Paris U.P Mareshal Chang Haseuh-Liang Chinchow League of Nations Council Council Manchura Alfred Sze Seoul Mukden Manchuria

Train workers cut wages on Georgia and Florida line

Dow Jones dispatch reports a 10 percent wage cut for Train men on the Georgia and Florida Railroad effective December 1. The reduction announced by railroad management follows a period of cost cutting amid competitive pressure.

New York U.P Georgia & Florida Railroad Dow Jones & Co

Train Strikes Farmer Near Mt Vernon. Coondog Waits

Mt Vernon report says Harper Stricker, 55, farmer, was struck by a train near the town. His coon dog lay beside his hat and waited as officials removed the body. A whisky jug found near Stricker suggests alcohol use prior to the incident.

MT. Vernon Harper Stricker Stricker

White House Under Heavy Guard for Communist Visit

The White House faced heavy security today as officials prepared for a visit by Communist representatives, with guards stationed around key entrances and heightened monitoring of activity. The move followed heightened tensions andwarnings from federal authorities about potential demonstrations or disruptions.

Washington U.P White House

Columbus Drive Fund Seeks Final $156,124.39 Today

Columbus must raise 156,124.39 dollars today to reach a community best total of 897,088 in the specified time. The fund stood at 740,975 dollars.

Columbus U.P

Voters Choose Among Ten In Fourteenth District Race

Texas voters in the Fourteenth Congressional District go to the polls to replace the late Harry M. Wurzbach. Ten candidates seek the seat, with Charles W. Anderson the lone Republican contender.

San Antonio Tex Texas Fourteenth Congressional District Harry M. Wurzbach Charles W. Anderson Republica

Twelve Thousand Mark Reached in Athens Community Chest Drive

The $12,000 goal was passed today with $12,045.31 raised by noon for the Athens and Athens County Community Chest. Majestic Theater plans benefited shows tonight with the Trav elera Dance Band of Ohio University entertaining and Cyril Maude’s Grumpy featured. Admission is 50 cents and funds go to the Community Chest. R C Hess urges workers to finish soliciting and file final reports at Security Bank Building.

Athens Athena County Majestic Theater Maurice Rosa Travelera Ohio University Cyril Maude R. C. Hess Security Bank

C S Wheaton Buried At Port Clinton Sunday

C S Wheaton longtime Athens school superintendent died Saturday in Port Clinton at age 80. Funeral services were held Sunday with attendance from Athens and Port Clinton. he had served as school head in Beaver Falls and Port Clinton and was a lifelong church and public life participant.

C. S. Wheaton Port Clinton Clinton Wheaton Athens Schoola Fred Wheaton Athens Sunbury New York State Galena High School Ohio Wesleyan University Beaver Fallo Presbyterian Church Board Edith Gill Flossborn Ralph Wheaton Otis Wheaton Marion

Charge Senators Shared In Sugar Stock Deal

Two Republican senators James J. Davis of Pennsylvania and James E. Watson of Indiana bought stock in a sugar company with unsecured notes and profited. They were invited to explain to the Senate Lobby Committee but offered no show of appearing. The stock is now worthless and Davis reportedly lost money. Investigator John Holland may wrap the case after further testimony.

Washington U.rtwo Senate Lobby Committee James J. Davis Pennsylvania James E. Watson Indiana Senate John Holland Davis Wolland Teapot Dome Watson Dahibere Sugar Companies Chicago

Akron drives past goal in unity Fund drive

Akron officials announced the Unity Fund drive met its $639 525 goal with a margin of about $10 000 after a session held in Akron City Club.

Akron Army Akron City

Weather yesterday and next day forecast updates

Reading among scattered reports shows yesterday’s high near 78 in San Antonio and low around 2 in Modena, with rain and cooler conditions expected. Forecasts indicate wintry mix and flurries possible the following day as temperatures dip.

San Antonio Miami Modena

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