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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1933

Page

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Farm Holiday Drive Backed by National Grange Leader

Louis J. from the National Grange urged a Western states farm holiday to ease farmer distress under the NRAA and Farm Board plan. He said strikes and riots would intensify, as Milo Reno recruits union farmers in 27 states for a broad campaign to support price parity and joint action.

U.P Louis J National Grange Ohio T He Farm Milo Reno Ashers Kankakee

Correction fixes arrest report naming Marvin rather than Murph

A correction from Glouster clarifies that Marvin Murphy was not arrested. The messenger states the published last Sunday misnamed the individual and the correct name is Marvin Murphy.

Rphy Glouster Essenger Marvin Mur Vin

Border states plan conference on liquor control code

Five states prepare for interstate liquor plan after repeal. A conference with border state officials and uniform liquor code representatives is expected in Cleveland with participation from governors and senate committees. The event aims to align control efforts across Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia.

U.P Border & Uniform Liquor Code George B. N. Ackerman Clen Senate Pennsylvania Ana West

Rail line reports new train power and distances

In Philadelphia on October 94 notes Radelphia and Dover are linked by Train No 1 on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The line reports an 18% bile alliance commitment and a Faroine powered train extending roughly 27 miles along the Valley route.

Delphia Radelphia Dover Pennsylvania Railer Bile Allies Perdon

Racketeering Growth Blamed on Politics in Chicago Hearings

Chicago witnesses told a Senate sub committee that restraints from state and city politics allow racketeering to thrive. They urged federal action to curb crime and cited the Urschel kidnapping case as an example of unrestrained federal prosecutors.

Senate Chicago U.P Royal S. Copeland Congress Joseph B. Keenan United States Urschel Oklahoma Keenan Department of Justice Dwight H. Green

Graf Zeppelin Arrives Akron For Refueling Stop

The Graf Zeppelin commanded by Dr. Hugo Eckener is due to moor in Akron at sundown for fuel on its journey from Chicago toward Germany. The airship, famous for global flights, will then depart after refueling and continue to Germany with 42 passengers aboard.

Akron U.2 Hugo Eckener Globe Atlantic Berlin Rio de Janeiro Graf Ohio Chicago Germany

Milk Supplies For Needy Are Being Planned

The Ohio Relief Commission may buy milk for relief distribution from farmers or distributors or both. The State Milk Marketing Commission will confer on milk source and a basic relief fund price. Sanitary control issues are also to be considered.

Columbus U.P State Milk Marketing Commission Ohio Relief Commission Cc. G. McBride Milk Commission Ohio Relief Commission McBride

State Plans for Relief Supplies in Ohio Winter Aid

Ohio relief workers after a Monday conference, led by Major E. O. Braught, outlined plans to supply the unemployed during winter. W. R. McNamara announced federal food distribution will start in two weeks and be handled without pay by chain stores, wholesalers, and independent grocers.

Columbus U.P Ohio E. O. Braught State Relief Commission W. R. McNamara

Sheriff Wounded in Arrest Confrontation in Portsmouth

Sheriff Al Bridwell of Scioto County was wounded with a severed artery in his left arm during an arrest for contempt of court yesterday. William Myers, 65, a meat cutter, slashed the sheriff before a deputy subdued him after he ignored orders to stop molesting his estranged wife.

Portsmouth U.P al Bridwell Scioto County Wiliam Myers Myers

Three Die in McKeesport Mine Cave-In

Three men were killed and several others injured in a cave-in at the McKeesport Coal and Coke Company Mine near McKeesport Pennsylvania.

Mckeesport

Meddling Is Scored by Al Smith in Talk

Al Smith, former New York governor, at the World's Fair, criticized government meddling in private industry. He noted progress shown by private initiative across miles of exhibits and urged that government bureaus hinder advancement, hoping future generations celebrate progress by free men under the Constitution.

Chicago U.P al Smith New York Smith

France Seeks New Premier After Daladier Defeat

President Lebrun held talks with political leaders at the Elysee to name a premier who can build a strong government and push a strict economy program amid the disarmament crisis and Germany's demand for armament equality. Edouard Daladier resigned after his civil service pay cut proposal failed in the Chamber of Deputies 329 to 241.

Paris U.P Albert Lebrun Elysee Palace France Germany Edouard Daladier Chamber of Deputies

French Premier Daladier Resigns After Budget Vote Defeat

Radical Socialist Edouard Daladier resigns as France remains in a tense political moment after the Chamber of Deputies rejects his plan to cut civil service pay by three to nine percent to balance the budget. President Lebrun seeks a new premier to steer the nation.

145 Students from District To Sing Friday

One hundred forty five Athens County high school students travel to Jackson for a Southeastern Ohio chorus concert of 600 voices at 4 o clock. Buchtel Carbondale Waterloo Albany Shade and others send named students plus additional names to be published later.

Southeastern Ohio Athens County Jackson Southeastern Ohio Education Association Carbondale Ione Doolittle Virgene Arnold Garnet Wilson Ruth Lowry Helen Beverage Freda Cox Kenneth Chesser Kenneth Stump Ermel Hunter Donia Dicken Carol Howell Adelaide Stright Owen Snedden Frank Streinmeyer Kenneth Russell Nicholas Fair Waterloo School Albany Millard Parker Maxine Radcliffe Phyllis Carbaugh Doris Gibbs Louise Car Ralph Carl Catherine Cowen Eloise Fields

Companions of McCloy Freed From Jail After Crash

Two companions of Ted McCloy released from Athens County Jail after Sunday crash near Glouster. Clyde Fielder of Shawnee paid a fine, Daniel Spencer of New Straitsville posted $300 bond. McCloy remains jailed on manslaughter charges for Lowell Smith's death. Meanwhile David Burton of Carthage Township pled guilty to hunting offenses and paid fines.

Ted McCloy Shawnee Glouster Athens County McCloy Lowell Smith Ferndale Clyde Fielder C. H. Porter Daniel Spencer New Straitsville David Burton Carthage Township Porter W. R. Sellars B. F. Swartz

First Snow Seen in Northern Michigan

First snow of the season blankets Northern Michigan with depths from fractions to several inches. The storm swept in overnight and continued into the day with temperatures around freezing. Petoskey reports wintry conditions as autumn turns to winter.

Michigan Petoskey Mich Son

Optometrists To Meet In Athens This Evening

Optometrists of Zone No 6 in the Ohio State Optometric Association dine at the Colonial Hotel at 6 30 tonight then hold a business and educational meeting at 10 South Court Street. H T Whittleg of Marietta will speak. Mr Covert leads arrangements.

Ohio State Optometric Association Colonial Hotel B. W Covert South Court Street H T Whittleg Marietta Covert

Election Issues To Be Discussed At Athens Meeting

Athens Chamber of Commerce Rotary and Kiwanis members will gather at Hotel Berry next Monday at noon to hear George Chandler secretary of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce discuss special issues before Ohio voters this year. Athens Rotarians and their wives are invited to a Girl Scout picnic at Camp Rotan next Sunday afternoon. The group also announced reading material and games are needed by forest workers at Camp Zaleski, with contributions to Carpenter Hardware Store.

Athens Chamber of Commerce Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs Hotel Berry George Chandler Ohio Chamber of Commerce I Cusg Ohio Athens Camp Rotan Camp Zaleski Carpenter Hardware Stora

Government Plans to Buy All Gold Under Roosevelts Plan

Roosevelt aims to impound about 3.75 billion dollars of gold and pay higher prices to domestic miners to entice all newly mined gold into government hands. The move would fix the value of money and commodities and mark a broad government program to control gold flow and prices. In St Louis Berland shoe stores distributed NRA buy now checks to workers as part of the campaign, notes printed on red white and blue paper warning the checks are void unless spent within a week at Blue Eagle approved firms.

Washington Roosevelt

Government gold purchase plan raises prices and dollar value

The proposal would let the Reconstr uction Finance Corporation buy all offered gold at prices above world levels. This would push up gold prices and indirectly lift commodity prices by cheapening the dollar.

Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Government Gold Purchases To Move Dollar Value Significantly

The text explains that by buying and selling gold the government can adjust the dollar's purchasing power almost at will, keeping American gold domestically and increasing stock. A higher fixed gold price would cheapen the dollar and push commodity prices higher in direct relation to the dollar's decline.

More Jobs To Be Provided On Local Work

Dr. J. P. Porter of the Athens County re employment service says private employers are applying for workers at the Athens Armory and two farmers are sought to live on farms under owner terms. He notes workers should have families and be willing to relocate. A new county road project is expected to start soon, adding more jobs along with Stewart, Nelsonville, and the bridge north of Glouster. Porter and Blaney B Matthewson discussed county re employment conditions in Columbus. Matthewson, a former Antioch College professor, is noted for factory experience.

Athens Armory J. P. Porter Athens County Stewart Nelsonville Glouster Doctor Porter Blaney B Matthewson State Columbus Matthewson Antioch College Porter

Motor Fees Returned To County by State

A refund of 667 dollars on motor vehicle registration fees for the period ending Sept. 30, 1933, was received by J. Clyde Edmundson, Athens County auditor. Of 1,205 dollars collected on motor registration in ten townships and corporations, 23 percent goes to the state treasury, 47 percent to the county fund, and 30 percent is distributed in the districts of registration by a General Assembly ruling. The County Road and Bridge Fund shares in the district distribution.

J. Clyde Edmundson Athens County General Assembly

Farmer's Plight Critiqued by Paid Leaders in Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills letter writer Will criticizes paid leaders for telling farmers how poor they are and for blaming government. He mocks constitutional duties, quipping about overproduction debt and excessive personal care as signs of government entitlement.

Farmer Will

Delegates Named for Jaeait Event in Athens County

Athens County principals selected delegates to represent the county at the thirty ninth Southeastern Ohio Education Association session in Jackson this Thursday and Friday. The list includes Kenneth C. Ray F J Taylor Amenville Carrye Smith Greens Run Fred Linncott Dr F Pullen and Clifford Glazier Rome. Alternates are D O Chappel Shade Forrest Guthrie Jacksonville Trimble Robert Harrison Carbondale and Grace Webb Albany. Athens County schools will dismiss Friday October 27 for teachers to attend the meeting.

Athens County Southeastern Ohio Education Association Jackson Kenneth C. Ray F. J. Taylor Amenville Carrye Smith Greens Run Fred Linncott Buchtel F. Pullen the Plains Clifford Glazier Rome D. O. Chappel Shade Forrest Guthrie Jacksonville-Trimble Robert Harrison Carbondale Grace Webb Albany Athena County Central Ohio Association Zanesville E. B. Bryan Ohio University Donald H Tippett Bexley Methodist Episcopal Church Doctor Tippett

Lindy Kidnap Suspect Held For Quizzing

John Gorch, 37, a former Hopewell, New Jersey resident, was to be questioned today by New Jersey and New York detectives and Secret Service agents in the Lindbergh kidnap case. Police planned to open a safety deposit box in New York hired by Gorch to search for ransom bills. If suspicious material appeared, Dr. John F. Condon might travel to identify the prisoner as John the Pole, the recipient of the $50,000 ransom.

Boston John Gorch Hopewell N. J New Jersey New York Secret Service Bankers’ Trust Company Gorch Billie John F. Condon

Paroles Granted to 17 At Ohio Reformatory

Ohio Board of Parole granted parole today to 17 inmates at the Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield after review of their records. Readouts include names such as William Hoey Hocking burglary with release date December 14 and Bart Hoey Gallia burglary with release date December 3 among others.

Ohio Reformatory Columb Delvin Loew

Stores Urged to Keep Fagles If Possible Under New Code

Washington reports small town retailers urged by Administrator Johnson to remain under the Blue Eagle if feasible as a new retail code takes effect. The code sets wage floors up to 15 per week and limits hours, while allowing local enforcement and exemptions for small shops.

Johnson NRA Farm Relief Administration Blue Eagle

Forest workers to depart Monday for reforestation army

Sixty five Athens County men will leave Athens on Monday October 30 to join a federal reforestation corps. Belford Nelson said selection is limited to families on relief lists to ensure aid reaches those in need. The group will go to Marietta for medical exams then to Fort Knox for training before assignment. final destination unspecified.

Athens County Athens Belford Nelson Athens County Relief Nelson Citizens’ Conservation Corpa Enstatmenta Marietta Fort Knox

Adson Russell Dies At Home Near Belpre

Adson Russell 65 longtime Carthage Township resident died at his West Belpre home after a long illness. Funeral set Thursday at 2 PM at Belpre M E Church with burial at Rockland Cemetery. He leaves a widow, one son, six daughters, 19 grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and siblings.

Belpre Adeon Russell Carthage Township Athens West Belpre Belpre M. BE Rockland Cemetery Russell Masonic Lodge Coalville Stanley Mee Mattie Nelson Bartlett Evelyn Welch Frost Bertine Dixon Dave Dilton Athena Winnie Harter Parkersburg Alice Clinton Santa Barbara Calif Lincoln Titusville Frs Emma Barber Canada Ada Rowe Portland Oreek Sheridan E. Russell Mr. Russell Sheridan Krrnont Olympia Washington Coolville

Mrs. Sarah A. Male of Millfield Dies at Home

Mrs. Sarah A. Male aged appears to have died Monday at her nephew Kerby Mate's home in Millfield. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 o clock at Sugar Creek Church with burial in Nye Cemetery Chauncey. She was widow of Solomon Males Civil War veteran and mother of 12, eight living: B C Male Chester W Va Everett Curtin Runsel James Millfield. Lucy Six Millfield RD 2 Lizzie Same Trimble Idella Bewes Baet. She belonged to Millfield Church of Christ since girlhood.

Sarah A Millfield Kerby Sugar Creek Nace Welock Nye Chauncey Solomon B.C. Male Cheater W. Va

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