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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1931

Page

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Cardinals Hash May Be Cooked In Game Today

World Series opener revival at Sportsman's Park as Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics look to go two games up. Cards fans count on Sunny Jim Bottomley and Gabby Street's lineup while Lefty Grove's pitching and Athletics bats loom large.

United Press ST. Louis Connie Mack Philadelphia Athletics Gabby Street St. Louis Cardinals Sportsman’s Park Athletics Macks Robert Lefty) Grove Grove Cards Mickey Cochrane Mickey Philadelphia Cardinal Sunny Jim Bottomley Street Sunny Jim Roettger Frisch Bottomley Martin

Family Caught In Gross Fire

In Niagara Falls Ontario gunmen from two sides fired for ten minutes wounding members of a family. The Rossina family including four bystanders were among the seriously injured and all were taken to hospital after police arrived and residents retreated inside.

Niagara Falls Vito Rossina Stanley Kenno Vito Perri Louis Gatti Vito Delaucchio Rossina Stross

Couzens Declares Bankers See Dictatorial Power in U S

Senator James Couzens of Michigan denounces a group of United States bankers as wielding Stalin like authority over workers. He cites a wage cut ordered by a top executive affecting about one million people and notes railroads avoid such actions due to union pressure. He warns of winter hardship and economic subjugation under Big Business.

Senate James Couzens Michigan eHnry Ford United Press Birmingham Mich U.P United States Stalin Russia New York Couzens Country

California approves $220 million aqueduct project

Californians in Los Angeles and 12 surrounding cities vote overwhelmingly to fund a 275 mile aqueduct from the Colorado River. The bond issue will generate electric power and provide irrigation water for Southern California as population grows toward seven million.

California Los Angeles Colorado River Colorado

California Vote Aims to Employ Ten Thousand for Six Years

The proposed five billion dollar bond backed by W. R. Hearst seeks national development and jobs. If approved by a national vote it could match Southern California support for a two hundred twenty million water supply bond.

California W. R. Hearst

Edison Loses Strength Amid Ill Health

Sad news reports Thomas A. Edison as losing strength and abandoning daily automobile rides. Doctors say he seems to have lost interest in life while his lifelong public service and remarkable contributions to the nation are lauded as profound and nationwide.

Thomas A. Edison Lincoln Washington

Army Appropriations Act amendment orders selective purchases

A recent amendment to the Army Appropriations Act compels the Army to buy only articles tied to growth production or manufacturing and to limit purchases to domestically produced goods as outlined in the legislative note continued on page 4.

Fire Prevention Week Proclaimed Across Ohio

Governor White designated October 4 to 10 as Fire Prevention Week urging civic groups, schools, clubs, and businesses to focus on fire safety. He cited Ohio fire losses of 19.3 million in 1930, up 4 million from 1929, with 690 deaths.

White Ohio Columbus U.R

Lima approves merger of Solar Refining and Standard Oil Ohio

Lima stockholders approved the merger of Solar Refining Company, a major local industry, with Standard Oil Company of Ohio based in Cleveland, at a meeting held in Lima.

Lima Solar Refining Company Standard Oil Company of Ohio Cleveland Solar

Athens urges walking to stadium for football game

Athens police urge citizens attending the Ohio Butler game to walk to the Ohio University Stadium tomorrow afternoon. Motorists should avoid South Bridge and use alternate routes around White's Mill and the Athens State Hospital grounds. Police will regulate bridge access to no more than five cars at a time.

Athens Ohio Butler Ohio University Stadium E.S. Finsterwald South Bridge White’s Mill Athens State Hospital Finsterwaild

17000 Live Fish Shipped Here for Restocking Streams

More than seventeen thousand black bass, catfish, and bullheads arrived in Athens County this morning from Lake Erie for restocking streams. The shipment funded by hunting and fishing license income and fines was organized by the Athens Chapter of the Izaak Walton League Glouster Muskingum Fish and Game Club and Nelsonville Sportsmen, with fish distributed to Glouster and Athens streams along the Hocking River.

Athens County State Division of Conservation Athens Izaak Walton League Glouster Muskingum Fish and Game Club Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association Hocking Sandusky Lake Erie Division of Conservation Commercial Fisheries Nelsonville Station

Students report trips to Carpenter and Fleming stations in Ohio

Students from eight counties of southeastern Ohio write reports on their visits to the Carpenter farm and Fleming station. Prizes are offered for top reports. A group toured Carpenter on Tuesday while others visited Fleming on Wednesday.

Stuents Ohio Carpenter and Fleming Carpenter Farm Fleming Station

Where He Is They Don't Even Lecture On Pyorrhea

A telegram from El Paso by Will notes heading into Old Mexico where civilization is scarce and daily lectures on pyorrhea and cigarets are unknown. He jokes Mexicans are heathens who are happy, and mentions wood alcohol and credit joys as unfamiliar.

EL Paso Tex Old Mexico Will

Conspiracy Charged Against Prohibition Department Inspector

Columbus. State Prohibition Director Clarence Sears charged a conspiracy to obtain evidence on policies and enforcement to embarrass the Prohibition Department. He cited the Oct. 1 removal of Enforcement Inspector George A. Baynham amid a pending $5,000 suit accusing him of violent conduct during a September raid. Baynham, once Murray City marshal, had served six months in the Central Ohio county group.

Columbus U.P Ohio Prohibition Enforcement Department Clarence Sears Sears George A. Baynham Sear Baynham Edward Davis Common Pleas Davis Murray City Hocking County

Ready To Fight Beer

Westerville Ohio October 2 The Anti Saloon League of America warns that legalizing beer in Congress will not repeal prohibition and that a beer amendment fight is being prepared led by Dr H E F Cherrington director of education at the League with headquarters in Westerville Ohio.

Westerville, CO U.R H. EF. Cherrington Anti-Saloon League of America Congress Cherrington

West Case Is Set for Oct 138 Injunction Appeal

Hamilton Ohio October 2 Miss Jean West against Miami University injunction appeal postponed from October 12 to October 13. Judge Simon Ross of the Court of Appeals notified university counsel. Doubt exists if an issue remains as Miss West now attends Ohio University after winning an order restraining dismissal for poor scholastic standing.

Hamilton Jean West Miami University Simon Ross Court of Appeals Miss West Ohio University

Masons Elect Leaders at Ohio Convention

Lyle 8 Evans of Chillicothe elected Grand High Priest of the Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons. Columbus chosen as site for next year’s convention at the closing session in Lima today.

Lima Lyle Evans Chillicothe Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons Columbus

Conditions in City Schools In Athens Reviewed by Roe

A. B. Roe spoke to Athens parents at Central School on teachers and statistics covering the past dozen years. He highlighted changes with Ohio University relations, new buildings, updates to old facilities, and a lower pupil per teacher ratio.

Athens Roe A. B. Roe Athens City Board of Education Central School Parent-Teacher Association Mr. Roe Athena Achoola Ohio University City Schoola Maat Side

Counties Must Pay for Publicity of Welfare Bond Issue

Columbus October 2 Attorney General Bettman ruled that publishing costs for the proposed 7 500 000 welfare bond issue must be borne by the counties where the publications occur The decision follows initial state advertising for the issue which had assumed the state would pay The opinion states county election boards should cover the publication bills with one ad run weekly for five weeks ahead of the November vote.

Columbus U.R Bettman Howard JL. Bevis State Board of Centres Brown Attorney General's Department County Board of Election Ohio

Pennsy and N Y Central Reach Accord on Rail Consolidation

New York October 2 The Pennsylvania and New York Central Railroads reportedly settled the Nickel Plate track rights dispute as part of a four trunk line Eastern railroads consolidation plan announced yesterday. Observers say the deal may involve Bethlehem entry and Lake Erie shore trackage between Brockton New York and Ashtabula Ohio. The Central had opposed granting Pennsy rights along the lake shore and had demanded Bethlehem access.

New York Pennsylvania New York Central Eastern Plastern Bethlehem Lake Erie Brockton N. Y Ashtabula Ohio the Central Pennsyyvania

State finances improve with surplus in general fund

Columbus Ohio October 2 State Finance Director Howard L Bevin says the states financial condition is better than any time this year with a general fund balance over 3 000 000 and no crisis in sight We can see our way through until next spring and hope to go through the biennium without calling on the legislature.

Columbus Thesr Howard L. Bevin Bevis

Great Banks Merge to Form Huge Bank of America

Two bankers Charles E. Mitchell and Gordon B. Rentschier will lead the new Bank of America after directors approve a merger creating America s second largest banking house. The absorbing institution is the Bank of America, a half billion dollar deal involving National City Bank and the former Bank of America.

New York U.P Federal Reserve System America Charles E. Mitchell Gordon 8. Rentschier Hamilton National City Bank Bank of America

Pangsborn and Herndon Prepare Nonstop Pacific Flight

Weather permitting Clyde E. Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr. will take off at 5 a.m. from Sabishiro Beach Japan on an attempted nonstop flight to the United States, they said before retiring.

Sabishiro Beach Japan U.P Clyde E. Pangborn Hugh Herndon, Jr United States

Three Ohio Leaders Enter Journalism Hall of Fame

Ohio State University officials announce Warren G. Harding John Brough and writer Arte Mus Ward as new inductees to the Ohio Journalism Hall of Fame after a ballot of sixty newspaper professionals. The trio will be recognized at a formal dinner next month.

Columbus U.P Warren G. Harding John Brough Charles F. Browne Artemus Ward Ohio Journalism Hall of Fame Ohio State University University Journalism School Hall of Fame

Jury Deadlock In Bank Cashier Fraud Case

Cincinnati October 2 A jury trying Herbert Dorger assistant cashier of the Cosmopolitan Bank failed to reach a verdict on a charge of issuing a 65000 cashier's check with intent to defraud The jury stood 1 to 2 for acquittal and was dismissed late last night.

Cincinnati Herbert Dorger Cosmopolitan Bank

Hoover Says Foreign Liquidations Drive Stock Prices

Private White House briefing says foreign investors largely liquidated holdings on the New York Stock Exchange, not short selling, triggering recent price declines. Hoover and advisers expect temporary effects but foresee an eventual improved market with Europe benefiting. discussions include Treasury officials and Federal Reserve figures.

Washington New York Stock Exchange White House Hoover Europe Ehor & Deen Brogh Exchange Hearne Treagury Ogden Mille Eugene Meyer Federal Reserve Board Benator Morrow Republican New Jersey J. P. Morgan and Company

Akron ZRS flight delayed by motor tests and late install

The fifth U S Akron flight was postponed because Goodyear Zeppelin engines could not be finished in time for takeoff. Experimental tors on two motors caused the delay as crews worked to complete repairs before noon Friday. Next flight date not yet announced.

Akron Goodyear

Jefferson Gun Girl Maude Lowther Sees Hour Pass

Maude Lowther 23 known as the Jefferson Gun Girl spent the hour of her execution date at the city prison in Columbus today. She needle-worked and read the bible as an indefinite stay pending appeal was noted. Lowther and Tilby Smith were convicted in the slaying of Smiths wife.

Columbus Mre Maude Lowther Jefferson Lowther Tilby Smith Smith

Funeral services for Mrs. Diantha Hester held in New Marshfield

Funeral services for Mrs. Diantha Hester who died Thursday were conducted at 2 PM Sunday at the Meddist Protestant Church in New Marshfield. Burial followed in New Mars Cemetery. Friends may call at a residence at any time.

Mineral Diantha Hester John Emish New Marshfield New Mars

Appointment of Rev Joseph F as assistant pastor

Cincinnati Oct 2 Arch John McNicholas announces the appointment of Rev Joseph F as assistant pastor of St. Catholic Church Chillicothe.

Cincinnati Joseph F St. Catholic Church Chillicothe Arch John McNicholas

Weather snapshot with regional highs and forecast notes

Yesterday temperatures rose to 86 in Phoenix 88 in Abe Lena 80 in San. Today readings show 36 at St Gary and 38 in Minnedoss. General outlook calls for Southeast drift with fair conditions tonight and Saturday.

Phoenix Abelene San Gary Minnedoss

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Louis Park, Cameron Says Cardinals Bishop High Aans RF Cochrane C Frisch Simmons LF Bottomley Foxx Hafey LF Miller RF Martin CF Dykes Wilson C Williams Gelbert SS Earnshaw P Hallahan Cameron Joseph F. Hearst Arthur Brisbane Edison General Butles King Features, Inc al Simmons Eddie Collins Catcher Wilson Jimmy Foxx Homer Prohibition Department Spears Ohio Division Education Board Pennsy N. Y.C Reach Accord Warren Harding Grace Reformed Church Daniel E. Morgan New York Exchange Paul R. Mallon Hester
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