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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1929
Page
1
The Messenger plans a four lecture cooking course at Athens Senior High School Auditorium led by Mrs. George O. Thurn. She will cover meal planning kitchen time saving methods and economical food buying with demonstrations aimed at all types of housewives.
The Athens Messenger advertises a booklet offering meat recipes to cut costs. It notes meat provides 39 percent of protein and over 60 percent of energy fats in the American diet, urging economical meat choices and use of cheaper cuts to stretch food allowances. A coupon invites readers to obtain a copy.
Fed loan data awaited after market close as brokers expect a decline that could top all records. Wall Street eyes a potential cut in the New York rediscount rate from 6 to 5 percent while Senator Robinson criticizes recent political and economic actions fueling stock speculation.
Arthur Brisbane column roundup notes market mood and public sentiment with sharp comments on economic headlines. It references Al Smith and a provocative question he raises, framing contemporary finances and politics through a critical lens.
A satirical take on stock markets adapting to new terms as stocks move into ex-dividend and ex-rights. The piece notes the urge to short sell ahead of drops and the idea that ex imagination could trigger endless declines as gambler’s imagination drives prices. It cites investors facing losses and forecasts self reproach for past decisions.
The adage evolves from urging profit taking to advising against panic selling. A modern gloss emphasizes patience, warning that selling low to avoid regret later can harm long term returns.
Washington blames stock market trouble on mob psychology and mass selling by 20,600,000 investors. The day notes box selling as stocks bought for permanent investment change hands, while officials say broad panic drove the market. Continued on Page Four.
A nationally famous instructor conducts a cooking school at the high school auditorium next Tuesday through Friday. Attendees may ask questions via blanks, receive printed recipes, and view dishes demonstrated on stage. Gifts from Athens merchants will be awarded at the final session, with doors opening at 1 and lectures starting at 2 daily.
In Columbus a petition by more than 100 women from the Fifteenth Congressional District backs Wilma Sinclair LeVan of Steubenville as Senator Theodore Burton’s successor. The request was delivered by Mary Vashti Jones and Karmaline Thornley after a Caldwell meeting of Republican women. The Ohio Council of Republican Women endorsed LeVan citing loyal service and continued advocacy for women.
Washington dated October 31 three newspaper reporters Gorman Hendricks Linton Burkett and Jack Nevin Jr jailed in District of Columbia Jail for 45 days each after refusing to surrender evidence against 45 bootleggers. They were jailed for contempt by Justice Peyton Gordon for not revealing where they bought liquor for an expose published by The Washington Times. They may gain freedom by testifying.
A febrile rush to buy stocks at the Chicago Stock Exchange today as brokers report swamped orders and a sharply rising price trend. The market moved upward amid heavy demand and rapid trading activity.
Coshocton man William A. Himebaugh, 72, longtime leader in the business community, died at his home from a heart attack on October 31.
Classified page highlights imported Chinese rugs for sale with ad copy. Also notes a 10 day shoe repair promotion and a 1926 Studebaker coach offered in good mechanical condition for $300 with new paint.
Kiwanis Club officers say the big Halloween celebration on Court Street will go forward tonight if the weather cooperates. A parade forms at 7 at Mill and East State Streets with students in costume and prizes for best dressed. The Athens High School Band will march, followed by dancing in front of the Court House as red hat club members supervise.
President Hoover, on behalf of American women, presented Marie Curie a $50,000 draft at the National Academy of Sciences to buy a gram of radium for continued research at the Curie Memorial Hospital in Warsaw. The gift supports her work in Poland.
A Steamer Marquette radio report says the Senator sank after a collision with another ship in fog on Lake Michigan near Milwaukee. About 30 lives are feared lost.
The gunman killed in a Cleveland police encounter on Monday night was identified as Fred Detke of Fort Wayne Indiana. Detectives Hurley and Corso said they found the suspect's clothing and a marriage license at a hotel.
In Washington on October 31 President Hoover’s envoy Senator James K. Watson urged Senate factions to compromise on tariff schedules. Democrat Senator Harrison urged action while Senator Borah resisted behind closed doors debate and pushed for open floor discussion.
Canton official Roscoe C. McCulloch, chair of Ohio Public Utilities Commission, has the inside track for the U S Senate seat to replace Theodore Burton. Gov. Myers Y. Cooper plans to announce next week, with Washington dispatches suggesting Hoover won’t interfere. McCulloch previously served six years in Congress and did not seek the 1920 gubernatorial nomination.
Albany N Y Oct 31 U S re New York State will receive more than 400000 in taxes on the New York Stock Exchanges as the result of Tuesday's record trading according to an estimate of tax experts at the Department of Taxation and Finance They say this amount will be overshadowed by the income tax cut due to enormous losses Stock transfer tax is two cents per 100 dollars of par value shares and two cents for each share of no par value
President Hoover issued a formal statement urging Republican leaders in the Senate to unite and pass the Tariff Bill within a two week period. He called for swift bipartisan action to overcome opposition and deliver on tariff policy.
A monumental bridge over the Ohio River linking Louisville Kentucky and Jeffersonville Indiana was dedicated and opened today in ceremonies with officials from both cities and large crowds watching along the river.
Ontario voters returned Premier G Howard Ferguson and his government by a large majority. The Liberals and Progressives suffered a heavy defeat as rural returns favored the government liquor act. Observers predicted prohibition would not be seriously advocated for at least a decade.
Mansfield reports Edward Rafter, 40, manager of the Ohio Theater, shot during a Halloween night hold up by a bandit in a woman's costume. He was near death from four bullet wounds and received blood transfusions at the hospital. The robber fled with more than $600, sleeve torn from the costume.
POMEROY Oct 31 Bob Shoemaker recently arrested on a theft charge at Gallipolis learned in rain that jail is easier than walking. He went to Marshal Hysell at Middleport and asked to tell the Gallipolis sheriff that he had broken jail Tuesday night but was willing to return. Gallipolis is 17 miles away, he said, and too far to walk in the rain.
Secretary Lamont told the Senate the Commerce Department cannot yet determine the cause of the Transcontinental Air Transport crash near San Francisco New Mexico on September 2. Authorities are reviewing evidence and awaiting further analysis.
Jay Chute was released from Hocking County Jail after 293 days, a new record for the jail. He had been confined since January 12 for stealing copper wire from a Ward Township coal mine, with Edward Windle and Alta Windle released earlier after serving related sentences.
Cincinnati report says former State Treasurer Buckley will not surrender tonight as ordered for a two and a half year federal term. Marshal Borthwick cites lack of commitment mandate from the appeals court. transfer to Atlanta now expected next week or Saturday night. Buckley faced charges of attempting to bribe a federal officer and liquor law violations.
Thousands line streets as Theodore F. Burton is honored in Cleveland before burial in Lakeview Cemetery. The body lay in state in Public Hall as officials and friends gathered for the final rites amid drizzle and subdued ceremony.
Circleville Oct 31 U P The Scioto River was being dragged today for the body of Carrie F Benford five only daughter of B F Benford president of the First National Bank who is believed to have ended her life by leaning into the river A coat hat and umbrella were found on a bridge Police Officer Wiram McCrady was identified by Mr Benford and others in his family as belonging to his daughter
Ohio University conducts a grand Homecoming with the Ohio-Miami game, stadium dedication, floats on Court Street, fraternities and sororities in contests, serenades at Lindley Hall, and a campus carnival in the Men’s Gym. Alumni influx shapes a festive weekend. judging panels prize best floats and booths.
Frederick N. Park, 63, died after his bicycle was struck by an automobile in Columbus. Park owned a dry cleaning business and lived locally.
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