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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1931

Page

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Honor Memory Of Edison At Program Here

Athens Senior High School students held an assembly to honor Thomas A Edison. Edward S Dowell described Edisons life and works, recounting his early telegraph invention and the universal ticker, noting his impact on science and aviation. The event closed with The Star Spangled Banner.

Edison Athens ‘High School Athens Senior High School Thomas Alva Edison Edward S. Dowell Carol Ruston Dowell Thomas Edison Edson Thomas A Edison Geive the Sung Hn

Three Men Arrested After Bridge Wagon Collision on State Route 66

Three men James Webb Okey Stover and Fred Moore were arrested after a car collided with a wagon on the Margaret's Creek Bridge on State Route 66. The wagon, driven by Stover's brother Major, carried his son and daughter. One horse was destroyed and the wagon driver suffered two broken ribs. Webb and others received minor injuries. All were jailed in Athens County awaiting investigation.

Wiliam Guesa Milfield Margaret's Creek James Fwebb Okey Stover Fred Moore Athens County Stover Major Foomoes EG. Pedigo Webb

Hoover's Son Takes Lowly Bank Job in Los Angeles

Allan Hoover, son of President Hoover, begins work in a lower clerical post at First National Bank of Los Angeles. Board chairman Henry M. Robinson, a friend of the President, says Hoover started at the bottom and promotion will depend on industry and ability. Hoover is a Stanford and Harvard Business School graduate.

Wennger Los Angeles Bank Los Angeles Allan Hoover Hoover Security First National Bank of Henry M. Robinson Tom Young Ver Ja Stanford Harvard Graduate School of Bowlness Administration

Absentee Ballot Voting in Athens County

Athens residents voted absent ballots on Saturday and Monday. Nine county residents had voted by Tuesday with 16 other applications filed in the Athens County Election Board office. Names listed include I. G. Riley and Mary J. Guinther. Absent ballots may be cast until Saturday October 31.

Miva Athens Tuesaday Dawil Johnson Athens County Election Board I. G. Riley Howard Guinther Mary J. Guinther James Gionan Pearley Gaskell Athena

Chinese Japanese Talks Near Settlement through Direct Negotiation

Washington reports direct negotiations edge closer to resolving Manchuria tensions. China names a new foreign minister to Tatkio and seeks bilateral talks, while Japan agrees to US observer participation and withdraws bombers to Korea. League of Nations circles see a peaceful outcome by week’s end.

Japan Manchuria Washington U.P Canton Toklo CT. Wang United States League of Nations Council League Tokio China Manchukia League of Nations Geneva Korea

League Council Orders Direct Talks With Japan and China

In Geneva the League of Nations Council directed President Aristide Briand to pursue direct negotiations with Japan and China to revise the Manchurian settlement. The move follows a secret twelve member meeting with observer Prentiss Gilbert. Chinese and Japanese delegates were absent. Heikichi Yoshizawa alleged anti Japanese actions in Manchuria including looting and food shortages. Briand urged no action contravening the covenant or council practice.

Geneva League of Nations Council Aristida Briand Japan China League Briand Council Prentiss Gilbert Heikichi Yoshizawa Manchuria Yoshizawa

Salvation Army Secretary Speaks at Athens Luncheon

Colonel Fletcher Agnew of New York City and general secretary of the eastern division addressed Athens Salvation Army Advisory Board members at a Monday noon luncheon. He urged business leaders to support the Army nationwide, noting World War era realization of the Army’s value. Adjutant Bernard Stone reported on the past year and outlined plans for the coming year.

Salvation Army The Athens Fletcher Agnew Agnew New York City Adjt Bernard Stone Army West Union Street

Issue New Stamps Yorktown Anniversary Celebrated by Uncle Sam

The government issues stamps to mark the Yorktown victory on October 20 1781. The stamps resemble the special delivery stamp and bear the heading Yorktown 1781 with depictions of Washington Rochambeau and De Grasse.

Yorktown Uncle Sam Washington Cornwallis Rochambeau DeGraees

What About that War We Are In The League Now

ARTHUM BRISBANE argues the United States will likely be drawn into the war in Aslaz despite opposition. He criticizes Congress and League of Nations influence, condemns U S public utilities mismanagement, and notes Ireland’s coercion bill as fresh bad news.

Prohibition King Pentures, Inc Aslaz League of Nations Japan United States P. S Sam Norris Nebraska Lenin Ireland Free State

Remus Brings Suit Against Lorbach and Garver in Damages Case

Remus, once central to a sensational murder trial, filed a lawsuit in Cincinnati for 150000 dollars against David Lorbach a state senator and congressional candidate, and Leonard Garver Jr Lorbachs law partner. He claims the attorneys conspired with his wife to defraud him while he was imprisoned in Atlanta over a liquor law conviction and that real estate was sold without proper accounting.

Cincinnati George Remus David Lorbach Congress Leonard Garver, Jr Lorbach Remus Augusta Imogene Remus

Halloween Party Planned for Salvation Army Girls

The Sunbeam girls organization plans a Halloween event next Monday at 6 PM at Army Headquarters West Union Street. Marybelle Maxwell chairs the program and a prize will be awarded for the best costume.

Sunbeama Salvation Army Army West Union Street Keing Marybelle Maxwell

Miller Case Facts Clarified by Ohio State Alumni

Six prominent OSU alumni including Dorothy Canfeld Fisher say they purchased and will distribute the AAUP report on the Herbert A Miller dismissal to 3000 alumni. An attorney and former OSU Alumni Association president stated the move will help alumni and the country understand the Miller controversy.

Columbus Ohio State University Dorothy Canfeld Fisher James H. Canfeld American Association of University Professors Herbert A Miller Lowry Ohio State Alumni Association Miller

Hoover Gains Navy Insight From Yorktown Review

President Hoover returned from the Battleship Arkansas to Washington and reviewed destroyer and scouting forces, meeting high naval officers including Secretary Adams. The trip, while not detailing budget talks, showcased the navy view as debates over a 61 million dollar cut continued under Roop and Navy officials.

Annapolis U Rs Hoover Dehaulkert Arkansas Washington Hoover Youk River Wavy Adama Yorktown Navy Roop Navy Department Adams

Forgotten prayers before death at electric chair in Boston

Joseph Belanski a 38 year old Polish farmer faced execution at the State Prison in Boston after forgetting to pray. Witnesses saw him studying the chair and smiling as he examined the electrodes before his death following his murder conviction.

Boston Joseph Belanski State Prison

Two Escaped Convicts Detained After Moonlit Run

In Elyria two men training for upcoming bouts were seen jogging at night near the Grafton State Prison Farm and reported as escapees. Prison guards sped out in an armed pursuit, later restraining and handcuffing the pair after an intensive road chase.

Elyria Grafton

Akron Nears Acceptance and ZRS-5 Construction

Secretary of the Navy approved the Navy’s acceptance of the dirigible Akron and authorized Goodyear Zeppelin Company of Akron to begin immediate construction of the ZRS-5 sister airship. The Berlinger Joyce Aircraft Corporation of Baltimore received a contract for 18 observation planes worth 463 700.

Washington Adams Navy Akron Goodyear Zeppelin Company Berlinger-Joyce Aircraft Corporation Baltimore

Edison’s Body May Be Brought to Ohio Later

Thomas Alva Edison’s bier drew thousands who filed past for a final view. New Jersey planned to dim lights statewide for a minute mournful tribute. Burial in East Orange’s Rosedale Cemetery with a possible relocation to Milan, Edison’s birthplace.

Edison Ohio West Orange N. J Thomas Alva Eilison New Jersey New York James J. Walker Broadway Rosedale Cemetery East Orange Milan

Bodies of Two Women Found Jammed Into Two Trunks in Los Angeles Railroad Station

Two women were found dead inside trunks at a Los Angeles railroad station. Police are investigating a possible homicide and tracing last known movements of the victims. The grisly discovery raises questions about who placed the trunks and why, with authorities urging public tips.

Los Angeles

Camera Eye of Policeman Traps Gangsters in Rowhouse

New York police use a camera eye to track Enrico Battaglia, wanted for Patrolman Jeremiah Brosnan’s murder. Battaglia dies in a gunfight at a four story brownstone rooming house. Detectives Guido Pesango De Ferrari Edward Will are wounded. Patrolman John P Broderick survives after a fierce shootout.

New York Enrico Battagna Jeremiah Brosnan Guido Pesanpo de Ferrari Edward Will John P Broderick Battaglia Broderick Hae Pesango Willi Ferrari Atair Sandindy Wil Pesango de Ferrari Pattagin

Kelley Sent To Ohio Pen

Leo Kelley indicted by the Athens County Grand Jury for rape withdrew a not guilty plea and pleaded guilty in Athens County Common Pleas Court. He was sentenced to the Ohio State Penitentiary in Columbus by Judge Rowland. Pat Rice, arraigned on an assault charge, pleaded guilty and was placed on probation with monthly reports to Barrows for 12 months. Theodore Newland indicted for drunk driving pleaded not guilty and is free on $200 bond. Mike Andinor’s trial on concealed weapon charges was set for October 27.

Leo Kelley Athens County Quilty Rowland Mike Andinor

Ohio National Guard prepares for autumn uniforms

With cooler weather near, Company L of the iesth Regiment will swap light shirts and hats for heavier blouses and caps. Monday’s Armory drill marked the last in summer gear. Sergeant John Winters at Athens will issue the new attire order. Also announced, Sergeant Lewis D. McBride reenlisted for three years and Jesse Sanborn reenlisted after previously leaving the unit.

Iesth Ohio National Guard John Winters Regular Army Athens Lewis D. McBride Jesse Sanborn

State Board Criticized Over Miller Case at Ohio State

The American Association of University Professors condemned the Ohio State University board of trustees for dismissing Professor Herbert A Miller, accusing the board of assaulting faculty freedom of speech. The inquiry, led by A B Coble and others, criticized President G W Rightmire and called for clarified stances on academic liberty to restore prestige.

Washington UPI Herbert A Miller Ohio State University American Association of University Professors Acon Doctor Miller Arioelas Uion Ohio State Miller Epoehh Lithdin G. W. Rightmire Inder Aghia B Coble University of Aminelx A O. Craven Chicago University H W. Martin University of Tonneanes A J Tord Northwestern University

Shubert Theaters Corporation Placed In Receivership

The Shubert Theaters Corporation owner and operator of nearly 70 legitimate theaters nationwide fell to receivers today in New York. A Chicago firm sues over a $5,000 debt as a document cites liabilities around $17,049,687 with most secured by realty mortgages, and total investments estimated at $20,300,000.

Chentera Corporation New York Shubert Theaters Corporation X Chicago Shuberts

Solons Add 1.5 Miles To Linscott Run Road

Athens County Commissioners added 1.5 miles of Linscott Run Road in Ames Township to the county system after a petition by the Ames Township trustees. The improved surface was built five years earlier with tax funds and county aid. Trustees will remit township gasoline tax funds to the county for maintenance. Bills were approved and the next meeting is Monday November 2.

Linscott Run Ames Township Athens County Athena County Commissioners

White Wires Widow To Edison Death Telegram

Governor White sent a sympathy telegram to Mrs. Edison at West Orange mourning the death of Thomas Edison. The message noted his benefaction to humanity and Ohio pride in his achievements. Thomas R Johnston leaves for the county extension agents conference in Columbus October 21 to 23 at Campbell Hall.

Columbus George White Mre Thomas Edison Edison West Orange WV. J Ohio Thomas R. Johnston State of Campbell Hall Columbia H. Gordon Hayes A. 8

Murder mystery ties Phoenix killings to Los Angeles doctor wife

Two women were found murdered and packed into trunks and a suitcase in Los Angeles. Winnie Ruth Judd, a 27 year old Los Angeles physician’s wife, became the central focus as police traced a possible Phoenix link through clues from her brother and a throat of tempo in the Judd household.

Los Angeles U.P Winnie Rath Judd William E. Judd Luuae Phoenix Ariz Mina Samuelson Lerol Mart’ Samuelson Eariler Alani McKinnell McKinnon Judd Mia Arix U.ak Agnes Lerol Hmias Hedvig Ramuelson Alt. Cane. Co Hortin Winnie Ruth Judd Mra. Lerot Mian Samualagn Mra Dug Mra. Fudd Mian Homudgon Iran Nurea Grunow Juneau Alain Leroi Ming Sarnuslaen Grunow Clinic M Phynlcinn

Edison the Comic Idol of a Deaf Giant

In Beverly Hills Edison jokes spark behind the scenes with Mrs Edison visiting the Ziegfeld Follies where the deaf inventor listened in. Owen D Young delivers a praise at Ford's Dearborn dinner as Edison playfully mocks the speech. Ford relocated his shop to Dearborn and even sent red New Jersey clay to the scene.

Beverly Hills Cal Edison Mra. Edison Owen D. Young Dearborn Young Ford New Jersey Henry

Forecast News To Be Radioed Across World Cites Photographic Reproduc tion

Col Thad H Brown of the Meserat Radio Commission predicts radio news could reach distant cities. He cites an Atlantic City World experiment and notes the potential to publish simultaneous papers in Mexico City Buenos Aires Manila Paris and New York. He advocates federal action on lottery news broadcasting and calls for decency measures in radio.

Columbus Thad H. Brown Meserat Radio Commission Colonel Brown Ohio New York Atlantic City Mexico City Buenos Aires Mane Hla Paria Brown Pree Wireless, Inc Federal Commission Dhe Ais

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