Four Hundred Women Attend Opening of Federated Clubs Meet
The Southeast District Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs opens Tuesday at First Methodist Church Athens with 400 women expected. Reports by chairs on Americanization, Law Observance, Art, Literature, Music, Health, Child Welfare, Industry. program includes a youth chorus, a reception, and an Ohio University venue for evening events.
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Ohio Federation of Women’s Clubs
First Methodist
Athens
Florence Hawkins
Weilston
Cornelia Treuthart
Portsmouth
Glenn Nickerson
Circleville
Law
William Marting
Ironton
Art
Frank Mar
Athens High School
New Lexington
William H. Schwartz
Fortsmouth
G. R. Horner
Columbus
G. H. Bauer
Monday Club Quartet
Ohio
D. A. Parnells
Logan
C. G. Glover
Lancaster
Peter J. Blosser
Chillicothe
Department of the American Home
Elizabeth Hartinger
Middleport
Extension Service
E. H. Hedrick
Bainbridge
Family Finance
Carl W. Brown
Home Economics
Leaching
Thomas Wolfe
T. W. Craig
Death Toll 93 In German Mine Disaster Second This Week
FRIEDRICHSTAHL Germany Oct 27 The Maybach coal mine disaster near here left 93 dead with six miners still missing and 23 injured, three of whom died in hospitals. Rescue teams battled fire as three survivors were found but severely injured. The week also saw the Wilhem pit blast at Alsdorf kill 262. Officials cited quick action by Chief Engineer Bellan as mitigating further loss.
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Friedrichstahl
Germany
U.R
Maybach
Wilhelm
Anpa
Alsdorf
Bellan
Today By Arthur Brisbane 200000 Jobs Anyhow
Arthur Brisbane reports on employment prospects with 200000 jobs cited, noting fragile conditions and weak links in the economy. The column touches on unintended killings and a royal marriage as side reflections in the era.
Hoover to suspend civil service rules for two weeks
President Hoover proposes a practical unemployment relief plan by waiving civil service rules for two weeks before Christmas. The post office would hire idle workers for holiday rush, providing two weeks of work and potential prospects for those without jobs.
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Hoover
Thanksgiving Proclamation Reflections on Surplus and Unity
The President faces writing a Thanksgiving proclamation amid excess and mood downturn. The piece notes the nation still has abundance from cotton to coal and sugar to oil. It laments selfish grabbing over shared distribution and suggests prayer for guidance to reduce surplus and improve outlook.
Child slain in India in sacrifice by black magic devotees
Strange news reports a seven year old boy killed in India as part of a black magic sacrifice. The body was discarded in a well after serving its purpose, prompting reflections on civilization and the widespread superstition that blinds many people globally.
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India
Earth
German steamer Baden fired on by Brazilian rebels near Rio
The German steamer Baden, departing Rio de Janeiro, was shot at by Brazilian revolutionaries now in control of the country. The Brazilian government calls the shots a warning and says the hit was accidental. Twenty people were listed as injured.
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Baden
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Last Days of Campaign Begin All Over Ohio
On October 27 193? the final drive for votes began across Ohio with a predicted large turnout. Major party itineraries show candidates and supporters in the field statewide as Governor Cooper and officials head to key cities. The Democratic caravan will run a circuitous route reaching cities through election eve.
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Columbus
U.P
Cooper
Public sessions on literacy and music in Portsmouth and surrounding areas
City and state divisions including Conservation Literacy Public Instruction will host sessions with vocal performances of Ohio We Love Theee by Mrs H L Jones and a vocal solo by Miss Betty Dando. Discussions cover books by Harshaw and Seaman. Sessions open to the public.
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Joseph Harshaw
William G. Seaman
New President of Brazil May Be Dr. Vargas
In Rio de Janeiro on October 27, Dr. Getulio Vargas, denied the presidency by election, was expected to assume office with revolutionary support. The provisional government led by Gen. Augusto Tasso Fragoso invited Vargas to restore order after a civil war, backed by Gen. Juarez Tavora who questioned the provisional authority.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Getulio Vargas
Brazil
Washington Luis
Augusto Tasso Fragoso
Doctor Vargas
Vargas
Juarez Tavora
Teen girl shoots father in Dayton quarrel over escort
Frances Stansell, 15, shot her father Frank Stansell, 47, in Dayton after he reportedly upbraided her for letting a boy walk her home. He was in critical condition with a groin wound as police investigated the alleged motive and gun access.
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Dayton
U.P
Frances Stansell
Frank
Stansell
Gardener Dies in Bed Fire From Cigaret In Columbus
Robert Ehret a 36 year old gardener died in Columbus Ohio last night when his bed ignited from a lit cigaret. He was asleep at the time of the blaze and could not escape.
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Columbus
U.P
Robert Ehret
Ehret
Second week in Youngstown Sheet Bethleh em merger trial
In Youngstown during October the merger trial for Youngstown Sheet & Tube and Bethlehem Steel moved into its second week as Frederick H. Wood Bethlehem Steel chief counsel continued his closing argument.
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Youngstown
U.P
Youngstown Sheet & Tube-Bethlehen
Frederick H. Wood
Bethlehem
Unemployed woes amid a golf course theft report
Santa Monica dispatch notes high unemployment and worse job prospects. A local miniature golf course was robbed, with five putters, three golf balls and 85 cents taken. Stanford University is mocked after a blunt football defeat to Southern California.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Ockahoma
Stanford University
Southern California
Messenger Cooking School to Be Held at Athens High
The Athens Messenger announces a free four session cooking school at Athens Senior High School led by Mrs. Emily M. Lautz a nationally respected cookery authority. Lectures run Tuesday through Friday with 1 pm doors and 2 pm lectures daily and baskets of prizes awarded each session.
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Emily M. Lantz
Athens Messenger
Athens
Messenger Cooking School
Messenger
Lautz
Deposed Brazilian President Yielded After Rebels Fire
Dr. Washington Tallis, former Brazilian president, surrendered after resisting rebels from his executive mansion. Wild scenes marked the overthrow of the government as mobs caused widespread damage in the capital.
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Dr. Washington Tallis
Brazil
Educator Edward L Harris Dies in Cleveland
Edward L Harris 73 longtime Cleveland educator died in Cleveland after a long illness. He served the district as a teacher and administrator and was remembered for his dedication to public education. Funeral arrangements were pending.
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Cleveland
U.P
Edward L. Harris
Suitor Kills Father After Snub at Kenton
In Kenton Ohio on Oct 27 James Willis 21 shot and killed George L Ansley 49 a railroad shop foreman and father of Lu cille Ansley after Willis and John Johnson 34 attempted to force entry to the Ansley home at about 2 am Willis admitted drinking and not knowing what he did prosecutors said The slaying was the first homicide in the region in nearly ten years
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Kenton, O
U.P
Lucille Ansley
George L. Ansley
James Willis
Ansley
Willis
John Johnson
Morton Ansley
Johnson
Findlay
Anstey
Staira
M. B
Underwood
Cider Keys and Rooms To Rent Classified Ads
In Albany a gallon of sweet cider costs 30 cents. A brown key holder with two Buick keys was lost on Court Street. On War State Street Athens a five room apartment is available to rent with both.
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the Messenger
Albany
Court Street
War State Street
Athens
Rome Township High School Girl Is Dead
Funeral services for Miss Helen Dorothy Biggins daughter of Mrs Addie Biggins will be held at the Stewart M E Church at 2 PM Tuesday Burial will be in the Stewart Cemetery Miss Biggins was a student at Rome Township High School
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Stewart
Helen Dorothy Biggins
Addie Biggins
Stewart M. E
Stewart Cemetery
Biggins
Rome Township
Canaan Grange Holds Degree Ceremonies and Social Evenings
A class of candidates will receive the first and second degrees at 8 oclock Tuesday night. Wednesday night the Grange will stage a box supper and masquerade party.
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Canaan Grange
Grange
Funeral rites for Wayne Huffman follow fatal train collision
Injuries fatal in Hamden when a car hit by a Baltimore and Ohio train left Wayne Huffman and Ralph Wyckoff dead. Huffman, 32, dies at Chillicothe hospital after Saturday crash. funeral set for Tuesday at Hamden M F Church with burial in Hamden Cemetery. Wyckoff, 48, also killed. services held this afternoon at Hamden A B Church. Huffman survived by widow Inez, four children, father John Huffman, and grandmother Mrs. Fannie Cox.
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Hamden
Wayne Huffman
Chillicothe
Hamden M
Ralph Wyckoff
Hamden A. B
Huffman
Inez
John Huffman
Fannie Cox
Renner Brewery Expects Quick Restart If Legalized
Emil Renner says the Renner Brewery in Youngstown could resume beer production within 24 hours if legalization occurs. The old plant is intact, needing about 100000 dollars in repairs to return to operation.
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Youngstown
Renner
Emil Renner
Fruitdale man dies after buzz saw accident
John McCloskey, 56, died Sunday from injuries suffered Saturday when he fell into a buzz saw at Fruitdale. The accident occurred in Greenfield on October 27, reported by U P.
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Greenfield
U.P
Fruitdale
John McCloskey
Waiter Locked in Ice Box as Bandit Robs Columbus Eatery
A bandit robbed the New York Restaurant in Columbus Ohio and fled with 350 dollars after locking a waiter in an ice box. The crime occurred Sunday and authorities sought the thief. Local police investigated the restaurant heist and reviewed security footage and witnesses.
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Columbus
U.P
New York
Fire destroys Niles Corrugating Plant in Ohio
Firemen battled a blaze at the Niles Corrugating Plant in Niles Ohio. The fire caused an estimated $40,000 in losses with the cause undetermined.
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Niles Niles
U.P
Niles
Hoover's emergency employment plan gains pace in Depression era
Julius Barnes and Col. Arthur Woods report from New York on the National Business Survey Conference frame a hopeful view of global Depression with optimism from large 1930 capital commitments and rising raw material prices. Woods urged homeowners to repair and spruce up homes as part of a national effort.
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Washington
U.P
Hoover
National Business Survey
Julius Barnes
Arthur Woods
New Yorh
Busi
Woods
Narnes
Lias on Trial in Wheeling for Prohibition Era Case
William Lias a Wheeling liquor baron and six others faced U S court trial in Wheeling on charges tied to the Case of Allies, one of the era’s most elaborate bootlegging rings. Lias had served two years in Atlanta Federal Prison after a prior prohibition violation. Tear gas was used by federal agents during the raid.
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Wheeling
W. Va
William “Bill Lias
U. S
W. EB. Bakery Lias
Atlanta
New Booklet Details 1930 31 Game Laws Changes
The Athens Messenger releases a booklet outlining federal game regulation changes for 1930-31. Key update cuts daily bag limits for wild ducks from 25 to 15 and geese from 4 to 3, with possession caps of 30 ducks and 8 geese, plus state variations. Copies available by sending four cents.
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Athens Messenger
Baron Frederic J Huskin Named Director in Washington
Baron Frederic J Huskin is appointed as director based in Washington DC. The assignment lists street address Name Street, City State for correspondence and office location.
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Frederic J. Huskin
Washington, DD. C
London Tokyo Pact Radio Ceremony Backed by Hoovers Call
President Hoover in a radio address to Premier MacDonald and Premier Hamaguchi urged extension of the London naval arms pact. He paused ratifications but said further reductions could follow if current limits hold. Japan, France, Italy seen as future signatories. Hamaguchi praised the treaty as a milestone.
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Washington
Hoover
London
MacDonald
Great Britain
Hareaugucht
Japan
Tokio
Veltiah
France
Haly
Hamaguchi
League of Nations
Mr. Hoover
Hamagucchi
Natives Rebel in South American Uprising Report
A circulated report claims a counter revolution movement began in Sao Paulo and a similar bid against the revolutionary Junta is under way in Rio de Janeiro. The text notes unrest in Brazil amid calls for political change.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Urje
Sao Paulo
Rio de Janeira
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