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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1931

Page

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Pastors To Be Announced by Feaders Today Columbus Church

Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church closes its fourth annual session at King Avenue M E Church with pastoral appointments for the coming year. Resolutions favor organized labor, oppose compulsory military training in state and church schools, oppose gambling devices, and urge temperance measures. Birth control resolution tabled. Membership listed at 219000 in churches, 1156 churches.

Columbus U.P Ohio Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church King Avenue M. E. Church Hoover Ohio Anti-Saloon League Methodist Board of Temperance Prohibition General Conference United States League of Nations World Court Jesus Christ Ray M. Dibble Gibsonburg

Pupils Market 12,000 Bushel Potato Output

Vocational agriculture students at Marietta High School led a cooperative effort that marketed 12 000 bushels of potatoes. Twenty five students averaged over 275 bushels per acre while aiding 75 community growers. Gale Ridgeway reportedly yielded 865 bushels per acre.

Marietta High School Columbus U.P Marietta State Department of Education H. B. van der Poel van Wer Poel New York State Prince Edward Island van der Poel Gale Ridgeway Orietta High School

Stabilization of Commodity Prices Marks Turning Point

Col Leonard P. Ayres, vice-president of the Cleveland Trust Company, says stabilization of commodity prices will mark the turning point from the current low mood. He argues the key lesson is that society cannot afford another large war and that ongoing price declines drive the present economic troubles. He cites three main "logs" in the economic jam, starting with overseas fiscal troubles.

Cleveland U.P Leonard P. Ayres Cleveland Trust Company Ayres

Hearst on Europe Insolvency and Peace Spending

W R Hearst argues Europe’s debts burden nations and urges Americans to fund peace and aid their own people. Senator Borah calls for a five year halt on armament spending to ease global finances. An Ayres analysis ties credit, railroads, and banking to postwar depressions and renewed lending.

Northeast Ohio Methodist conference denounces court rulings

At Lakeside session the Northeast Ohio Methodist Episcopal conference condemns the Supreme Court and Yale professor Douglas McIntosh over conscientious objection to bearing arms. It also denounces Ohio State University for dismissing Prof Herbert Miller as a flagrant assault on free speech. The session calls Governor White to act and urges Christian cooperation to avert societal disaster.

Lakeside Herbert Miller George White

Barnsville Firm Launches 25 Cent Gas Campaign

Woodfield Ohio Barnsville Development Company of Barnesville in Monroe County promotes a 25 cent industrial gas campaign to replace Ohio Fuel Company gas priced at 45 cents.

Woodsfield U.P Barnsville Development Company Barnesville Monroe County Ohio Fuel Company

Hollywood Marriages Spotlight On Page One

Beverly Hills report notes Sister Aimee McPherson sent an emissary for a Bible based musical with Moses and McPherson as composer. The writer shifts affection to Ma Kennedy after a Hollywood wedding. Los Angeles party largely successful though Frisco entries were light for the parade.

Beverly Hills Calif Aimee McPherson Moses McPherson Ma” Kennedy Hollywood Los Angeles Will

Scientists race to cure sleeping sickness in tropics

In San Francisco a UC lab study uses a baby Central African crocodile harboring sleeping sickness virus. Dr. Torrance inoculated two hatchlings before shipping them to New York and then California for controlled tests. Dr. Alfred C. Reed leads the Institute of Tropical Diseases during this research.

United Press San Francisco U.P University of California United States New York Aquarium Central Africa Institute of Tropical Diseases Cooper Foundation For Medical Research Arthur Torrace Torrance New York Tropics California Los Angeles Alfred C. Reed

Left Pets Aboard To Protect Gold

Coast Guard cutter Montgomery headed for the reefed liner Colombia to safeguard $850000 in gold aboard as salvage ships closed in. The inbound La Perla carried 234 survivors from the wreck, and aboard the Colombia were a dog and a cat left by Captain Theodore K Oaks to deter salvagers under Mexican law.

San Pedro Calif Coast Guard Montgomery Colombia United Fruit la Perla Theodore K. Oaks

Murder Show Is Stopped by Good Citizens

In Clarksburg West Virginia Harrison County residents destroyed the six foot fence at the Quiet Dell Murder Farm known as the Horror Exhibit after a crowd of about 800 visited, chased away two armed guards, burned their quarters and left a warning sign. The exhibit had drawn about 5000 paid admissions the previous Sunday. County officials said they could not ban the display.

Clarksburg W. Va U.P Harrison County Harry F. Powers E. J. Skidmore Horrom Eva Belle Strother Sunady

Heir Is Married A. & P. Magnate's Son's Wedding

Covington Virginia reports that George Huntington Hartford II, Harvard student and heir to the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company fortune, wed Mary Elizabeth Eppling on April 18. His mother faces a $100000 lawsuit from Mildred King who claims an engagement to shield him from a Broadway siren.

Covington U.P George Huntington Hartford Boston Harvard Mary Elizabeth Eppling Hartford Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Mildred King New England Conservatory of Music

Labor Convention Discusses Prohibition Repeal and Mooney Pardon

At the Ohio Federation of Labor forty-eighth convention in Columbus on Sept 15 delegates debated resolutions to back the National Liberty League’s repeal of Ohio prohibition laws and to urge California's governor to grant an unconditional pardon to Thomas J Mooney. A letter from William Green of the AFL urged Ohioans to support high wages a five day week work safety shorter work day and anti injury legislation.

Columbus U.P National Liberty League Ohio California Thomas J. Mooney Ohio Federation of Labor William Green American Federation of Labor

Gandhi Offers To Withdraw If Round Table Talks Stall

London September 15 Gandhi, in loin cloth, told the Federal Structure Committee he would withdraw from negotiations if that move would help reach India’s accord. He pledged cooperation and said he would not obstruct the conference, offering to step aside if the conference or government asked. He called India a valued partner, not to be ruled by force.

Gandhi Round Table Conference London U.P Mahatma M. K. Gandhi India Congress Great Britain Britain

Community Appeals for Aid to Destitute Children in Chauncey

A Chauncey Dover High School meeting urged Governor White to help fund clothing for about 50 needy Dover Township children. Officials planned a drive to raise money, collect clothing and shoes, and can fruit and vegetables for school lunches. Mayor Hines to lead, with Walburn and Preston directing drives and preservation efforts.

Chauncey White Chauncey- Dover High School Dover Township W. D. Hines Board of Education Wesley Walburn Herman Theisen A. L. Preston Paul Theisen Oscar Simpson

Miss Violet Russell Returns From Cleveland Playgrounds

Miss Violet Russell returns from Cleveland where she taught as an instructor on a city playground this summer. She is now at her grandmother Mrs. John Campbell’s home at 73 West Carpenter Street while Mr. Campbell remains ill at home.

Violet Russell Cleveland Miss Russell John Campbell West Carpenter Street Mr. Campbell

The Messenger Classifieds Invite Renters to Athens

Students will visit Athens and seek rooms to rent. Advertise in The Messenger to reach renters with a 3 line ad for seventy two cents. Read the most renters through The Messenger. Just dial 0243. You may Charge it.

Athens

Growth of Red Cross Described by National Executive Here Today

In Geneva on September 15 Norman Davis, U S financial expert and first American on the League of Nations finance committee, told German Foreign Minister Julius Curtius that the United States would back canceling war debts and reparations to curb future wars. Davis urged Hoover debt moratorium timing before December Congress convenes, stressing U S bankers influence. The German side valued the discussion, while Curtius pledged to improve Franco German relations. the talks lasted ninety minutes.

Germany England Ayres United States Geneva U.P Julius Curtiss Norman Davis Davis League of Nationa Financial Committee Curtline Davia Congress Finance Committee Doctor Curtina Red Cross Michigan Ohio River All Cross

Nine Counties Represented at Regional Red Cross Conference

Representatives from nine counties attended a regional Red Cross conference at Berry Hotel with Kiwanis Rotary and Chamber members. James L. Finch noted growth from one chapter in 1881 to 3 600 chapters and 12 500 beds, with discussions led by F. Dixon and Carl Beasley.

James L. Fieser Feiverett Dix American Red Cross Society Ohio Red Cross Mr. Fieser Mr. Dix Rotary Kiwanis and Chamber of Commerce Hotel Berry Ane N Gallia Meigs Vinton Hocking Perry Washington Morgan Monroe Athens Everett Dim Ete F. €. Dixon Carl Beasley Athens County Red Crom Maye Robert Wood Veata McCoy Elge County

Magistrate Faces Five Cases In Local Court

Magistrate C. H. Porter heard three failures to provide cases and two liquor violations. Robert Swyers of Athens and Sam Ruf formerly of Columbus were arraigned for liquor possession with whisky found in a Mechanicsburg area house. Swyers pled guilty and paid $100 fines plus costs. Ruf pleaded not guilty with hearing set for Wednesday. Three Mulfield men were fined $10 each for intoxication. Roy Graham of Waterloo Township faced failure to provide for five minor children and posted $400 bond. Walter Kovaleski of Floodwood pled guilty to failing to support two children and received a suspended 100 dollar fine and 90 days in jail unless he pays $22.50 monthly. Harvey Finster maker of Columbus also pled guilty with $100 fine and 90 days suspended for $15 monthly support.

C. H. Porter Robert Swyers Athens Sam Ruf Columbus Thomas Bush Joe Jonas Harry Junod Mechanicsburg Porter Swyers Athens County Ruff Mulfield Pete McKinley Herman Ing Everett Ayers Jack Gleason Roy Graham Waterloo Township Walter Kovaleski Floodwood Grace Kovaleski Harvey Finstermaker F. P. Crider Finstermaker

Pomeroy Ruling Backs Meigs Court Consolidation Delay

Ohio Attorney General Bettman ruled that a measure to merge Meigs County common pleas and probate courts cannot be placed before electors before 1932. The opinion notes a valid petition must be signed by ten percent of electors and filed at least 90 days before the general county election.

Meiga Columbus U.P Bettman Meigs Cedric W. Clark Pomeroy County Common Pleas Clark Meigs County Common Pleas Court Charlies E. Peoples Navy

Hoover Convenes Bankers for Dinner on National Conditions

President Hoover hosted a White House dinner conference with the Federal Reserve Board’s advisory council and Eugene Meyer to gain a first hand view of business conditions nationwide. Officials said the gathering was casual, part of the bankers’ regular quarterly session, with no special significance attached.

Washington Hoover White House Federal Reserve Board Eugene Meyer

Weather 96 Forecast City and Regional Conditions

San Antonio high near 96 with clear to partly cloudy skies. Louis near 94 as warm air persists. Today's low around 32, Yellowstone about 36. General weather shows showers possible over 36 hours with a pattern favorable for rain and cooler conditions later midweek.

San Antonio Louis Apple Yellowstone Cinital Ag

Canning Drive Seeks More Women for Athens County Help

Miss Lucile Smith announces a winter canning drive to assist Athens County's needy. Volunteers should go to the Athens Methodist or Christian Church afternoons. Donations of fruit and vegetables are welcomed, with apple butter made from abundant apples. Contact Red Cross at phone 23521 for pickups. Women workers listed at both churches and helpers preparing apple butter are named.

Athens County Lucile Smith Athens Methodist Church Athens Christian Church Misa Smith Red Cross Methodist Church Arthur Hunter Frank Buxton 8. G. Runyon Alice Swank The Christian Church Fred Stauffer Fred Lee Tom Will Davidson Fred Beebee L. G. Maynard W. A. Wolfe W. H. Reefer Cliff Tribe Minnie Pierce Guy Fierce Mound Street Harry Spaulding George Beasley

Bulkley Gets Ovation At Ohio Labor Convention

In Columbus the Ohio State Federation of Labor 48th annual session focused on prohibition and unemployment. Senator Robert J. Bulkley drew a large ovation for vowing to vote to open breweries and legalize beer sales and urged the Democratic Party to push for repealing the Eighteenth Amendment.

Columbus Ohio State Federation of Labor United States Robert J. Bulkley Democratic Party

Gandhi plans first audience with King George VI in London

Gandhi will meet King George VI on his return from Scotland in late September. He will wear a loincloth and dhoti with sandals and white woolen socks gifted by Himalayan peasants. He is a subject of the King but will not bow. instead he will bow with hands raised in front as an Indian greeting.

London Mahatma Gandhi George Scotland Himalayan Gandhi

Plane Long Overdue No Trace Found of Trane Atel Fliers Today

Halifax dispatch reports searchers failed to locate trans Atlantic Esa now overdue at Newark. German and Portuguese pilots reportedly circled the Pennland about 400 miles off Halifax before heading toward the North American mainland. Weather disruptions hindered the search over the Grand Banks region near Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

Halifax Esa Newark Pennland Grand Banks Nova Scotia Newfoundland

Consul Giles Taggart Dies in Honduras Hospital

Giles Russell Taggart, American consul at Belize, died in Tela Honduras from pneumonia contracted after exposure during last week’s hurricane evacuation. He passed away at a local hospital last night.

Tela Honduras United Giles Russell Taggart Belize

Also Mentioned on This Page

Feaders M. E. Conference Columbus Church Arthur Brisbane Europe Borah King Features, Inc W. R. Hearst Hearst Mr. Hearst Lord Beaverbrook Lord Rothermere McIntosh Miller Africa Ohio Federation Liberty League James, L. Fieser Everett DIX U. S League of Nations Finance Committee Dr. Curtius Berry Hotel Beasley Cross San Fran Ohio V Fieser Canning Bulkley King George
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