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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1931

Page

11

Terrible Cold Threatens Navajos During Harvest Tragedy

Terrible cold and a blizzard trap Navajo harvesters at Manuelito New Mexico during the annual pine nut harvest. Temperatures plunge to 25 degrees below zero as relief efforts struggle with communication and uncertain deaths, with reports of horses eaten to stave off starvation and guards of the crop facing possible disaster.

Indiana Ston-E Mike Kirk Manuelito Kirk Woodcraft United Press Mesas Uni

Ouster Upheld By Judges in Appeals Court

The Fourth District Court of Appeals upheld the removal of Franklin County probate judge Homer Bostwick for alleged press misconduct in office following a brief association with Opal Eversole. A prior three-judge common pleas panel had removed him on Sept. 22 after finding grounds for removal.

Columbus Uup Homer Bostwick Franklin County Fourth District Court of Appeals Hoseve J Mauck Gallipolis Peter Blosger Chillicothe William H Middleton Waverly Bostwick Common Pleas Walter D Jones Miami County W HO Vaughin Morrow County James C

Youth Robber Tells of Spectacular Glouster Holdups

In Cleveland on November 23, 20-year-old gunman U. Papp confessed to a spree of holdups from July to October. He described planning with bought firearms from a Florida state trooper, participation in a Canton restaurant raid, and links to Frank Cirecone and William Cunningham. Police tie the confession to a broader gang activity and a Glouster post office robbery case.

Alfred Papp Cleveland U.pr Central Police Station Lueger Florida Papp Aumven Canton Ohio Frank Cirecone William Cunningham Cirecone Maryaville Glouster Ohio Cunningham Michigan Fayeable

Tramps Blamed For Fire At Springfield Stockyards

Springfield branch of Consolidated Stockyards Company destroyed in a blaze that began around midnight. Four acres of buildings and cattle pens were burned, with estimated losses about 60,000 dollars. Most livestock saved. a few cattle evacuated, and tramps were blamed for the incident.

Springfield Consolidated Stockyards Company

Marker Probes Rent for State Fair Exhibit Building

Columbus Nov 28 40 R James Marker a horseman offered to pay the state 900 for use of the Horse Exhibit Building at the State Fairgrounds since 1927. Records show Marker paid only 260 in rent though he had sub leased stalls to other horse owners.

Columbus James Marker State Fairgrounds

Ohio Governor Addresses City Officials on State Relief Efforts

Governor George White spoke to over 150 mayors and city officials at the Ohio Municipal League conference in Columbus. He reviewed state and national relief issues, praised Community Fund Drives, and urged unrestricted cooperation to meet the present emergency amid deflation and unemployment. He framed relief as a community problem affecting morale and self-reliance, not just aid to the needy.

Ohio Columbus George White Ohio Municipal League Elaivaredes UT Wurvenong Drhes i Obie

Charges Made Against Pastor

Cleveland reports hearing on charges involving moral turpitude tied to Rev Dr George Haler, longtime chaplain of the county jail and pastor of The Peoples' Temple. Immigration Inspector John B Northup will hear the case Wednesday as the Department of Labor released the warrant amid alleged long criminal records in the United States and Canada. Dr Hall, former spiritual counselor to county prisoners, remained in jail in default of a $1000 bond set yesterday.

Cleveland United States US Department of Labor George Haler John B. Northup Department of Labor Canada Hall Peoples’ Temple North

Former Athens Plumber Held In Wounding Case

In Columbus a former Athens plumber and plumbing contractor was held by Toledo police Friday night for questioning over a hotel shooting in which John Lee George, 44, secretary of the Jub Bernand Steamfitters Union, was critically wounded. George said he was lured by a blind phone call and shot after an argument. Laviner, described as a Toledo tradesman, allegedly drew the revolver and fired as McGeorge resisted. McGeorge was hospitalized in serious condition. Laviner was wounded in the left hand. Nearby, Floyd Timberman, 23, of Malta, suffered a severe gunshot wound to the left hand while rabbit hunting in Morgan County.

Columbus Franklin Ave Éaharian Wand Athena Wan Toledo Sahanting John Lee George Jumbernand Steamfitters Union Leviner McGeorge Toledo Mercy Hospital Wilson Holating and Portable i Engineering Association Laviner Loviner Wilson Saiad Loviner Munter Zanesville Floyd Timberman Malta Rabbite Morgan County

Pedlars Market Hopeful Friday Trade In Caledonian Market

London visitors describe Pedlars Market as a vast Friday bazaar on Caledonian Road, spanning cobblestones over 50 acres. stalls sell antique portraits, jewelry, furniture, watches, and oddities while pickpockets lurk and vendors shout deals amid a busy, historic cattle market precinct dating from 1455. The scene blends legitimate trades with questionable goods as crowds gather for the weekly rite.

Marian Bush Snyder London Hieves Iits Grand Pianos Clobes Caledonian Road

Neuro Lives as Animal of Prey In Cincinnati

An article reports Nich Jahnaon, 59, a Black man, living in the deserted Robinson Opera House for about a year, surviving on food scraps. He died from dehydration and starvation. authorities found his body in his shelter with a bank book showing deposits of 31,952.84.

Cincinnati Nich Jahnaon Steat Robinson Opera House Thors Aina Jackson

Robert Ames Found Dead in Hotel Room

Robert Ames aged 42 was found dead in his hotel room in New York. Ina Claire, his onstage partner and offstage companion, arrived in the city as investigators probed reports of a possible related romance with others. Authorities described the death as mysterious with no clear cause, and a coroner's autopsy was planned.

Robert Ames New York Ubb Ina Claire Tolay Miss Claire Ames Delmonico

Columbus First Snowfall Brings Aid and Delays

Columbus reports three and one tenth inches of snow over Thursday night and Friday. The city faces hampered air and highway traffic as fuel shoes and warm clothing become scarce. Port Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati see cancellations by Transcontinental and Western Air and American Highways. Numerous traffic accidents occur on slippery pavement. a 40 man crew clears slushy streets and sprinkles sand at downtown intersections.

Columbus Winter Easa Cr. Lender Chartien Port Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati Transcontinental & Western Air

Ohio to Represent at International Livestock Exposition

Exposition opens in Chicago with Ohio entries from a wide range of regions from Pacific slopes to the Atlantic coast and Canada. Buckeye state teams compete against top animals at the Union Stock Yard November 28 through December 5.

Chicago Ohio Union Stock Yard Buckeye Animal World Pacific Slopes Atlantic Seaboard Canada Southland

Akron Train Collision Kills Two Pedestrians

A car driven by Albert Bevan and his wife, both of Akron, was struck by a speeding passenger train at a intersection near Akron. Both occupants, ages 28, were killed instantly.

Akron A.R Albert BE. Bevan

Japanese Strain over Stimson Quotes Sparks Tokyo Row

Washington dispatches report sharp Japanese criticism of Secretary Stimson over alleged comments on Manchuria. The foreign office denounces the quotes, while Stimson denies ever making them. Ambassadors probe the claims as U.S. policy toward Japan tightens amid talk of a boycott and possible action on Chinchow.

Stireaod Abraond Bimann Washington Japan United States Honjo Hig Chinchow Manchuria Tokio Oitier Stimson Honjota Cabinnet

Feathers Cost Life Hunter Shot In Feathers Request

In Toledo a hunter attempting to give two boys pheasant feathers was killed when his shotgun discharged. The hunter, J. C. Toteft, held a hunting license and was walking along a road beyond city limits when the birds’ feathers were asked. The gun, carried in his crock, discharged a full charge of shot striking him in the forehead.

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