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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1933

Page

1

Ohio Supreme Court Revisory Jurisdiction in Milk Case

Ohio Supreme Court grants revisory jurisdiction to review the State Milk Commission act and the Kroger Baking Company case seeking to block a price order. The action centers on milk prices in Columbus and the impact on retailers, with the state seeking to uphold milk control and the court to rule on injunction requests.

U.P Ohio Supreme Court State Milk Commission Bark Act Kroger 4 Baking Company Consight Colum Supreme Court

Car Crash Claims Life of Goslin Former Driver

Arthur Goslin, formerly of Firestone Tire and Rubber Co, was killed in a foggy auto accident Wednesday while driving a test car with a pony draft by two other vehicles. He leaves his wife Janie and a son. Funeral services will be conducted in Akron.

Goslin Firestone Tire Pony Arthur Jones Hart Frank Wington Janie Goslin Y Clark Jiiden Racine Tives Akron

Logan Fray Morning Assembly At Athens School

A morning assembly at Athens School featured an APpy pop meeting with songs including The Place Rainbow Comes Down. Grace Wood performed cello and a vocal solo To Rio, led by Coach w Trautwein and others for the Big Red ven and mee EIDE. Beasley presided as high school president announcing dry vote and Ohio Women’s era news.

Athens Grace Wood Rio Trautwein Big Red Ann Beasley

Athens County Schools to Close December 22 Over Financing

Athens County schools will shut down December 22 for Christmas holidays and stay closed until the State Legislature funds them. Superintendent Kenneth C. Ray cites upcoming special sessions in 1934, with about seven thousand students affected across 18 districts and 12 high schools alongside 66 elementary schools.

Athens County Kenneth C. Ray

Repeal in U S To Free 3000 Prohibition Violators

The United States faces releasing about 3000 prohibition law violators after repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. Justice Department studies the issue as Bureau of Prisons records show 3221 federal prisoners for liquor law violations and many more in state facilities. Attorney General Cummings is to propose pardons or longer confinement decisions to the President.

Washington U.P Roosevelt Department of Justice Bureau of Prisons Cummings

Rural Mail Men To Meet in Marietta

The Tri-State Rural Carriers Association of Ohio West Virginia and Pennsylvania holds its second annual meeting and banquet in Marietta on Saturday October 21. National Vice President Carl V. Martin will be the principal speaker. Rural mail carriers and the ladies auxiliary are expected to attend in large numbers.

Marietta Tri-State Rural Carriers Association of Ohio West Virginia Pennsylvania Carl V. Martin Ladies’ Auxiliary The Carriers’ Association

Stock Dealers Worry Over New Security Act

Ohio securities dealers fear the National Securities Act imposes liability on all current and future securities except government, bank, and certain government agency issues. Columbus president Jack E. Nida says the act's liability scope concerns dealers more than other provisions.

Columbus Ohio Jack E. Nida National Association of Securities Commissioners

Ohio Election Laws Conflict Ruling Sought

Ohio officials asked Attorney General Bricker for an official ruling to resolve a conflict between general election laws and the Masier Prohibition Repeal Referendum Law over whether voters can scratch ballot for delegates. Despite likely straight-ticket voting, officials note many will mark a head of list vote.

Columbus U.P John H. Bricker George Myers

City approves new electric rate ordinance in Cincinnati

The Union Gas and Electric Company faces steps to meet a city rate ordinance cutting average rates by 37.1 percent. City officials expect savings for consumers exceeding millions annually. The company appealed a prior 22 percent gas rate cut to the State Public Utilities Commission. that case remains undecided.

Cincinnati U.2 Union Gas and Electric Company State Public Utilities Commission

Bush Aids in Raid On Stills in Ross

CHILLICOTHE October 19 A 50 gallon still in operation 14 barrels of mash and 7 gallons of whisky were confiscated near the home of James Trent colored Carpenter's Hill by a raid party of state prohibition inspectors Elmer Farmer Ernest Dowdle Thomas Bush and deputy sheriff Don Lowery They did not locate Trent who had prior penitentiary time officials said a sister in law’s loud question may have tipped him off A Taylor farm on Owl Creek yielded 11 barrels of mash but the still and owner were not found.

Chillicothe James Trent Carpenter's Hill Elmer Farmer Ernest Dowdle Thomas Bush Don Lowery Trent Pike County Owl Creek

Andover Sees First Snowfall of the Season

An Ohio town welcomed the season's first snowfall occurring late yesterday to bring a wintry scene to Andover with light dusting reported across streets and yards.

Andover Ohio

Groom Faints Twice During Northampton Wedding

Alexander P. Cole of Catskill New York fainted twice during his own wedding at St. Mary's Church Northampton Massachusetts. After the first collapse the best man urged him to persevere and the ceremony continued briefly before a second fainting sent him to an anteroom where he was revived by his future mother in law. He returned to his bride Mary Elizabeth Corbett at the altar and the ceremony was completed.

Northampton Mass Alexander P. Cole Catskill N. Y Cole St. Mary's Church

Finds Son in Noose Shadow Ends Eighteen Years Search

Cy Forsythe a professional baseball player, traced in Sacramento jail after finding his son Roy Mann held there for the murder of a Sacramento girl. The child, left with friends in Topeka after the mother died, was lost to Forsythe until the reunion. The pair resemble each other. Forsythe will fight to save his son from the noose.

Forsythe Sacramento Calif Roy Mann

Jobless Men Get Work in Brick Plants

The Athens County re employment service is placing 20 or more men daily in brick plants across the county. A list of unemployed miners and a roster of unemployed teachers are being compiled to match vacancies, while road work in Nelsonville will take on relief workers as projects start under contractor Fred Beckier. Dr. J. P. Porter notes the service aims to secure jobs, not primarily relief. He will attend a Columbus meeting to seek additional calls for vacancies.

State Department of Education Ray Columbus Porter National J. P. Porter Athens County Federal Reemployment Service Athens Armory Nesonville Fred Beckier Athens Porter Sai Progressive Union Claude Pearcy

Fascists Seek World Congress to Form Fourth International

Vienna dispatch reports secret talks by fascists to create a Fourth International opposing Communist and liberal trends. The plan aims to mirror the original Internationals but with an anti socialist stance, described as an international organization of youth. Mussolini reportedly backs the effort in the background.

Vienna Fourth International New International International Organization of Youth Benito Mussolina

Ray-Glo Stoves Hampered by October Boom and New Night Shift

Ray-Glo Corporation reports record October orders across Arkansas Texas Oklahoma Arizona Kansas driving a shift add of 38 day workers and 20 night staff. General manager R F Cuyler calls the surge a prosperity storm with no single model responsible.

Arkansas Texas Oklahoma Arizona Kansas Cuyler Athens

Democrat Rule In Ohio Flayed By Ex Senator

Roscoe C. McCulloch former United States Senator from Ohio criticized the Democratic State Administration in Columbus addressing the Young Men's Republican Club. He argued the next Ohio campaign will hinge on the record of current leadership calling out stopgap measures and a lack of real estate tax relief. He warned schools are at risk and the educational system could suffer without courageous executive leadership.

Columbus Roscoe C. McCulloch United States Ohio Young Men's Republican Club McCulloch

Sale of Packet Attracts Many

Marietta residents including Fred Hoyt attend the U S marshal sale of the Senator Cordill at Huntington wharf at 11 a m Friday. Bidder interest comes from Greene Line steamboat owners Tom and Chris Greene, Kiwanis of Cincinnati, a Louisville syndicate, and several veteran river captains from Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Marietta Tom Greene Chris Greene Kiwanis Cincinnati Greene Line Pittsburgh Louisville John W. Hubbard Queen City Cordill

Appraiser Is Getting Gravy Charged by Truax in Roosevelt Talks

Congressman Charles V. Truax accuses the Farm Loan Administration of hiring ex-bankers, dry goods clerks, and dry cleaners as appraisers to aid former financial professionals rather than distressed farmers. He proposes federal price fixing, a foreclosure moratorium, and retiring 40 million acres of farm land. He spoke on arrival for a conference with President Roosevelt.

Roosevelt Truax Ohio

Mob Overcomes Tear Gas in Negro Lynching at Princess Anne

A 3,000-strong mob in Princess Anne Maryland overpowered state police and lynched George Armwood a 28 year old Black man after battering the jail doors with timbers. He was accused of attacking a white woman as she returned to her farm home Monday night. The mob dragged Armwood behind an automobile after placing a rope around his neck.

Princess Anne George Armwood Armwood Mary Donaton Somerset County

Fall Festival Booths Near Final Touches at Athens High

Teachers and students at Athens Senior High School worked late to finish festival booths set for Friday night. A. A. Nellis led construction efforts as booths prepare to be judged with prizes for the best. The festival begins at 6 PM with supper, refreshments, entertainment, and dancing planned.

Athens Senior High School A. A. Nellis

Government to try Touhy gangsters in Hamm kidnapping

In St Paul on October 19 the federal government prepares for the upcoming trial of Roger Touhy and three Chicago gangsters charged in the kidnapping of William Hamm Jr. The trial, set for soon, marks another major step in the national crime crackdown.

ST. Paul Roger (the Terrible) Touhy Chicago William Hamm, Jr

Bourbonized last request colors Dal las Egan execution

At San Quentin Governor James Rolph approved a whiskey sendoff for murderer Dallas Egan as he goes to the gallows. Officials and some critics question the propriety of supplying bourbon before the death sentence is carried out while others defend the motive as humane. Egan, 38, said he was ready to die and explained his choices in terms of avoiding parole or life terms.

San Quentin Cal Dallas Egan James Rolph Egan Rolph L. L. Stanley Reyguest Mott Penrose Nevada State Prison California H. J. Maulbetech Anti- Liquor League of America

That Makes Us a Great Country The Little Things

A humorous Santa Monica note mocks national worries as Baby Leroy and Jackie Cooper salaries spark talk of a congressional special session. The writer jokes about government salary regulation and senate brawls, ending with a fond salute to small absurdities.

Congress Baby Leroy Jackie Cooper

Impounding of Dakota Wheat Elevates Price

Gov William Langer imposes embargo on 60 million bushels of Dakota wheat and orders 1,300 guardsmen to seal highways and rail lines. He cites a rapid price surge on the Bismarck market as caused by the move and warns he may call up 100 to 200 additional guardsmen if needed.

Bismarck N. D U.P Federe William Langer Adjt Earl Sarles

Liquor Imports Halted Ahead of Prohibition Repeal

The U S government embargoed medicinal liquor imports on October 19 due to a looming flood of alcohol before repeal. About 3 million gallons were poised to enter, with importers seeking Dr James Doran’s approval. The administration may open the market to foreign liquor if U S stock prices rise sharply.

James Doran

Removal of Thyroid New Surgical Practice

Cleveland Oct 1. Dr Elliott C Cutler Harvard University reports a new surgical approach for Angina Pectoris. Removing the thyroid gland allegedly eliminates pain and may extend life in severe cases, presented at the International Medical Assembly.

Cleveland Elliott C. Cutler Harvard University Cutler International Medical Assembly

Japan Leads World Trade Growth in First Half of 1933

London report says Japan expanded foreign trade by 55.3 percent in the first six months of 1933, surpassing all nations. The United States declined 19.9 percent, Germany 40.4, France 19.9, and Great Britain 6.2 in the same period.

London Japan United States Germany France

Throng of Insurgents To Force Settlement of Mine Controversy

A few thousand Progressive miners marched on the Illinois capital in Springfield to press for settlement of the mine dispute and for equal recognition with the United Mine Workers. Melvin Staple was shot and killed on a downtown corner amid the protest. Peter Haines, head of the Taylorsville UM Railway Local, was sought for questioning.

Springfield Illinois United Mine Workers of America Melvin Staple Peter Haines United Miners of America Taylorsville Staple Taylorville

Progressive Miner Union clashes and a murder amid nationwide protests

The report describes a fatal shooting during protests linked to the Progressive Miners Union in Illinois amid a week of labor strife with the UMWA. It notes Staple's death, the broader violence, and demonstrations threatening a 30 hour week pressure as labor leaders demand federal action and a return to struck positions.

Washington U.R Morrow National Recovery Administration Salan Wiliam Green American Federation of Labor

Grand Jury Bound Over Watch Theft Case

Ralph Stover of Hamiey Run was bound over to the grand jury by Magistrate Carl M. Porter after pleading not guilty to stealing a watch owned by W. A. Perry. Stover posted a $20 bond and claimed he swapped clothing with Perry's son for the timepiece. The watch was later recovered from a man near Nelsonville who said he had bought it from Stover.

Ralph Stover Hamiey Run Carl M. Porter W. A. Perry Betty Stover Perry Nelsonville

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