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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1931

Page

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Ninth Annual Conference Opens of Ohio A A U W in Athens

The ninth annual conference of the Ohio Federation of Branches of the American Association of University Women opened in Athens with a luncheon at Lindley Hall. State President Irma Voigt of Ohio University led the event as about 150 delegates from 25 towns gathered for two days of meetings and programs led by university and college women.

Ohio Federation of Branches American Association of Untaity Athens Lindley Irma EB. Voigt Ohio University Iding Direc Lindley Hall Edith Sniffin Ohio State University Frank Roos Antioch A. D. Henderson Antioch College Memorial Auditorium Suty Spota Thia Joanna Hill Columbia Bryan Mary Fretis West A A U. W Women's League Mabel Oluon Margaret A. Benedict Joy Cutler Blaine Delancey Idx Patterson L . Worstell Edina Wry

Toledo Merger Almost Ready

Toledo awaits final legal changes before official proclamation of a merger uniting four banks, including Commerce Guardian Trust & Savings Bank, to create two new banks and unlock about 100 million dollars in deposits. Officials indicate independent operation may continue for Commerce Guardian amid consolidation.

Toledo Toleda Commierce Guardian Trust & Savings Bank Commerce Guardian Coheed Theodore H. Tangeman State Commerce Thas Commerce Guardian Cranel Ohio Savings Bank & Trust Company Commercial Savings Beak and Trust Company Segment-Home Trust Company Sie American Bank

Judge Frees Music Loving Teen in Land Court

In LAND Oct 23 2A P Joe Meron 18 was freed today after the judge cited his love of music and summer work. He had struggled with payments and threats of loss by collectors. He borrowed another accordion after a store refused more time. authorities arrested him. Judge Bradley Hull suspended any sentence, praising the boy who loves music as well as life.

A.P Joemeron Pila Joe Joely Atore Sea2 Bradley Hull

Acceptance of Akron by Navy Denounced as Naval Folly

The New York Sun editorial denounces acceptance of the Navy dirigible Akron calling it another chapter in the government's dirigible folly. The piece notes defects cited during the cruise and criticizes the investment as war instruments.

Akron New York U.P United States Navy The New York Sun

Edison Funeral Attendees Reflect His Wide Industry Ties

In West Orange New Jersey Thomas A Edison lay in an ornate coffin as intimate friends and industry leaders gathered. Samuel Insull Owen D Young Gerard Swope Charles M Schwab Henry Ford Edsel Ford Harvey Firestone and others paid tribute in a service highlighting Edison’s impact beyond invention. Henry Ford and Edsel Ford traveled from Detroit, Ford noting he preferred to remember Edison alive. The gathering underscored Edison’s connections across electricity and manufacturing.

West Orange N. J Thomas A. Edison Ley Holison Edison Samuel Insull Chicago Owen D. Young General Electric Company Gerard Swope General Electric Charles M. Schwab Matthew Sloan New York Edison Company Gvent Henry Ford Detroit Edsel Ford Hig Ford

Seek To ReOpen Banks In Youngstown

In Youngstown on October 23 UPK efforts move to reopen City Trust and Savings Bank after closures a week ago. Depositors near 1,100 heard two cooperative plans. One plan offers stock at 100 a share with 250000 subscribed so far. The second plan asks depositors to subscribe 25 percent of their deposits in stock at 100 a share and accept 75 percent as certificates payable over one to three years with at least two percent monthly withdrawals once opened.

Youngstown UPK City Trust and Savings Bank

Cabinet Officer Is No Longer To Be Free Boarder

Beverly Hills Calif scene in a Rogers home box stall shows Secretary of War Hurley eating Rogers fodder. A satirical note questions press freedom and administration while recalling past officials and foreign policy debates. It ends with a quip about the next cabinet officer paying his board.

Beverly Hills Calif Rogers Hurley Pat China Japan Wil Hoover

Feather Yesterday's Gael San Anronio 8, Shreveport 86

Edmonton weather forecast shows general eastward atmospheric conditions likely to keep settled weather in the vicinity with chances of showers starting late tonight or Saturday.

Gael San Anronio Shreveport Lowary Northfield Edmonton

Self Help To Be Guide for Rail Leaders

Atlantic City N J October 23 rail leaders study Interstate Commerce Commission pooling plan amid wage reduction backdrop. Association of Railway Executives considers self help based aid and loans rather than gifts, to be presented to the ICC by December 1 after committee reviews interpretations and legal practicality.

Atlantic City N. I Association of Railway Hixecutives Interstate Commerce Commission Commission

Akron Overweight But Navy Sees No Range Hit

Revised weight estimates show the Akron about 20,000 pounds over the specified limit. Rear Admiral William A. Moffett says the excess will not appreciably affect cruising range or air-worthiness. He notes extra weight arose from Navy orders and safety enhancements built into the craft by Goodyear Zeppelin, all changes approved by the Navy Department as increased safety and military factors.

The Sun Navy Department Secretary of the Navy Ffs the Sun Washington Navy Willam A. Moffett Bureau of Aeronautics Moffett Goodyear-Zepperlin Corporation

Hit-Run Victim Child Killed and Mother Injured in Milford

In Mulberry near Milford, Sherrill Smith, 2, was killed and his mother Mrs. Ernestine Smith, 25, seriously injured when struck by a speeding non-stop driver on a highway roadside. Residents and officials pursued the fleeing driver on foot after the car was ditched a short distance away. Sheriff Roberts noted the vehicle was speeding and unlit. license checks and an owner search followed.

Milford U.P Sherrill Smith Ernestine Smith Mulberry Here Intenna Roberts

Immigrant Chinese Rescue Off Florida Island

Ten starving Chinese immigrants were rescued from an uninhabited island 35 miles south of the Everglades after being abandoned by smugglers. They had been landed from a Cuban boat Tuesday night and told to await a car headed north, with no food or water and having paid 200 to 400 dollars each for transport. The group was sheltered by U S Immigration Border Patrol officials.

Miam Fla U.P Everglades Broken Engleh Cuba Miami U. S. Immigration Border Patrol

Adele Astaire to wed Lord Cavendish in confirmed engagement

New York report confirms Broadway dancer Adele Astaire will marry Lord Charles Cavendish, son of the ninth Duke of Devonshire. Cable dispatches note a sister’s denial of the engagement as official, while reports of the pairing continue to circulate.

New York Adele Astaire Charles Cavendish Duke of Devonshire Cable

Mother Held On Liquor Charge In Cleveland School

Mrs Carmello Mollica faces arraignment in Police Court after police linked her to giving whisky to children at Thomas Edison School, a boys reform institution, to 2 cents a half pint. Parents and teachers reported regular intoxication among pupils, with one boy sent home after a marked 21 vent note and quick return.

Cleveland Carmello Mollica Thomas Edison Mollicata Mia Btolies

Smith Attacks Forest Plans in Roosevelts Envoy Row

New York October 23 The clash between Governor Roosevelt and former Governor Alfred E. Smith widens as Smith attacks the reforestation amendment. He argues the plan to plant trees on idle farm land and let the state cut and sell lumber would strain state finances amid a revenue deficit.

New York Roosevelt Alfred Smith Tammany Hall Bune Day

Riots in Nicosia leave dead and wounded as government house burns

Wire brief reports blame rioting by students urged by parents for Cyprus Greece union. Civilian and police casualties mount as government house is set ablaze. Separate items note the Grand Lodge of Ohio reunion in Canton Oct 19 20, a police shooting of a New Mexico man in New York, and a funeral hour change for Mrs. William Meighen with burial at The Garden Cemetery.

Nicosia Cyprus Greece Tanton Springfield Grand Lodge of Ohio Frey Munona Canton

West Orange May Become Edison City in Honor of Edison

West Orange may be renamed Edison City as town commissioners consider Commissioner Frank L O Connors suggestion to honor Thomas A Edison. The town attorney will report next Tuesday on the procedure, requiring consent from the Edison family.

West Orange N. J Edison WN. J U.P O'Connor Alfred Grosso

Dancing Card Playing and Smoking Debated at Heidelberg College

Heidelberg College at Tiffin Ohio seeks student and church opinion on dancing card playing and tobacco use after a student rebellion last year led to protests at President Miller’s office. Questionnaires go to Ohio Synod members and other colleges to gauge social acceptance and policy.

Tiffin Heidelberg College Ohio Synod of the Reformed Church Charles E. Miller

Japan Accepts League Formula On Manchuria Crisis

Geneva October 23 Great relief among League members as Japan conditional accepts Council formula for Manchuria dispute. China may block final agreement while Japan seeks withdrawal of its troops in three weeks. Alfred Sze likely to accept without full government approval. Nanking consent uncertain. Monthslong treaty review and unanimity rule may prevent final adoption despite broad support.

Samuel Dashiell United Press Geneva League of Nations Japan China Manchuria Alfred Sze San Nanking League Itacit Aon Artlers XE Mippert

Democrats Edge Congress After Fletcher Hale's Death

New York October reports state Democrat gains in the U S House after the death of Rep Fletcher Hale of New Hampshire. Hale, a fourth term Republican, died of pneumonia and complications at Kroukivn Nasal Hospital at age 48. President Harding, arriving in Hoboken, rushed to port eight hours early amid cheaper fuel concerns. Hale’s wife was at his bedside.

New York Fletcher Hale New Hampshire Diemadulle Party Cangreni Dangtun Hous Nlands Domocrata Undor Hale Dlediin Kroukivn Efe Wan United States Hner Harding Hoboteen N. J Hala

Two Are Fined Here in Athens Night Court

Fred Porter of Athens was fined for intoxication. Richard Webb paid a five dollar fine for using obscure language. Roberts, a student at Ohio University, reported a Dodge roadster missing after a Halloween search and reported the car to Chief Finsterwald. The 1927 model roadster, painted white, bore license D 34494 and was registered in Willoughby, Ohio.

Yar Fred Porter Athens Trohert Wood Porter Charles Mupto Richard Webh Roberts Ohio North Congress Street Dodge Tony Atrive Fox E. S. Finsterwatd Willoughby

Backed by Russia Armes in Manchuria Fight

Report from Harbin says Soviet Russia backs China and rush troops arm Chinese loyalists under General Chang Hsueh Liang in Manchuria. Arms said to target movement led by General Chan Hai Peng, with several Chinese generals deserting Chang over his non resistance policy to Japan.

Manchuria Harbin China PKE Russia Arma Bellungkiang Chang Hsueh-Liang Chang Taksihar Chan Hai-Peng

Ten Flee From Fire In Smoke Filled Building

Ten persons fled a smoke filled apartment building in Cleveland as fire swept through. Miss Jean Winton, daughter of Alex S. Winton once connected with Winton automobiles, helped rescue Mrs. Walter Williams and her daughter Jean, 18, jumping 20 feet to safety and bringing a ladder for escape. Assistant Fire Chief C Donnelly of Lakewood suspects a smoking cigarette started the blaze.

Cleveland Jean Winton Alex S. Winton Winton Walter Williams Jean

Coal Industry Group Confers on Anti-Trust and Cooperation Plans

New York Oct 24 A committee of the National Coal Association assembled to study plans for stabilizing the industry with two main options. One favors cooperation with a governors conference and Sherman Act amendments, the other supports broader anti trust relief to allow consolidations. Debate showed divisions among soft coal operators from Kentucky, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana. No immediate action on wage scales or production controls was expected.

New York Committee of Id Na Honal Coal Association Werious Plana Washlarton Povernere Kentucky Tennessee Tennesse Piem D. Sampson Roneisting Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Indiana

Ohio W C T U Convention Closes In Dayton

The Ohio W C T U convention ended with an address by Mrs Azuba Jones of Johnstown Pa. About 1006 delegates attended the three day meeting. Resolutions denounced moving pictures showing crime and immorality and expressed opposition to prohibition. They endorsed World Court protocols and pledged to back only candidates who demonstrate in actions and speech support for prohibition. A further resolution urged Federal supervision of talkies during production.

Ohio Dayton U.R Mra Azuba Jones Johnstown Prohibition

Mrs. Chase Dies in Hebbardge area funeral Sunday

Mrs. John Chase aged 26 of Athene Route 1 died at Sheltering Arms Hospital after a two week illness. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 PM at the Presbyterian Church in Hebbardgelile with burial in the local cemetery. She is survived by her husband, a son Reyelle 14, a daughter Mary 11, three sisters Mrs Charles Van Devener Galveston Ind Mrs Pearl Nena Mearay Ark and Miss Lettis Pennington Poplar Bluff Mo, and a brother Jaaper Garner Ark.

Hebbarde |Ville John Chase Athena Sheltering Arms Hospital Presbyterian Charles van Devener Galveston Ind Pearl Nena Mearay Ark Lettis Pennington Poplar Bluff Jaaper Garner, Ark

Less Governmental Supervision of Business Plea by Schwab

NEW YORK Oct 28 Charles M Schwab veteran chairman of Bethlehem Steel urged a three fold program emphasizing: better financial structure, elimination of government excess and business restrictions, and a vigorous enterprising policy to end dole and boom with price stabilization. He warned against isolation and called for permanent finance reforms and a creditor nation role for the United States. Grace of Bethlehem Steel cited modest steel price gains and improved demand as encouraging signs ahead of the American Iron and Steel Institute meeting in New York.

New York Aura Vigoroun America Charles M. Sehwab Hethichem Stock Corporation American Iron and Steel Institute Schwab Dusiness Anid ITG Torfaliva Europe Huroya Eugena G. Grace Heihhlhem Steal Corporation Grace Fie Grace Aati

Two Ohio Shoe Firms Merge to Form United States Shoe

Cincinnati October 23 United States Shoe Company and Stern-Auer Company of Chillicothe merge to form United States Shoe Corporation. The new firm will hold $600000 in quick assets and $300000 in equipment and plant with $900000 capital in non par common stock. The existing United States Shoe Company and Stern-Auer assets convert to stock. corporate existence and real estate remain. Plants in Cincinnati and Chillicothe continue operating.

Cincinnati United States Shoe Company Stern-Auer Company Chillicothe United States Shoe, Corportint Manuags Turing call+ certs United States - Shoe Company United States Shas Stern-Auer Pi Chiilicothe

Burson Buys Union Grocery in Local Transfer

Walter C Burson has purchased Union Grocery from the estate of Hasty B Nelson and wife and G2 Jones. New owner Burson promises the same high level of service and attention, with plans to conduct business in the same manner as previously operated.

Union Grocery Hasty B. Nelson G2 Jones Rods Ter C. Burson Anate Burson

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