Route 31 work to start from Nelsonville to Haydenville
State road engineer John W. Dowler says work on Route 31 from Nelsonville to Haydenville will begin around May 1. The 4.6 mile paving project, 2.6 miles in Athens County and two in Hocking County, is offered for $029,714.38 and set for sale April 25. TheGlouster Trimble highway project of over $100,000 will be advertised after April 15. Dowler notes the total cost will exceed $112,000 set aside. East State Street work awaits city council action and potential sale in about a month.
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Nelsonville
Haydenville
John W. Dowler
Athens County
Dowler
State Highway Department
Athens
Gas Tank Aids Thief Halts Car Chase in Athens
Dew Loveridge of Athens pursued a thief who stole his new Chevrolet roadster with Ohio plates 521-856. The chase lasted seven miles from Athens to New Market before the tanker’s empty fuel stopped the thief. The scene unfolded as Loveridge, a McFarland's Garage employee, reached the street from the salesroom and nearly closed in on the fleeing suspect. The stolen car was later sighted in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
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Loveridge
Athens
Newishfield
Mc Farjland
North Court Street
Chage
Ohio
Parkersburg
W. Va
Burgett Seeks State Senate Seat In Ohio Districts
H. H. Burgett addresses voters in Athens Hocking Fairfield Morgan and Washington Counties outlining qualifications for the State Senate. He notes a two week journey along The George Washington Highway to meet citizens in towns on the route and in Indiana and Illinois, urging continued support and his May 19th vote.
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Athens
Hocking, Fairfield, Morgan and
Washington Counties
Indiana
Illinois
Ohio
West
Sth
H. H. Burgett
Gap in County Named Carthage Gap in Athens County
A reader reflects on the origin of the term gap as a mountain pass, noting Carthage Gap in Carthage Township on Federal Route 508. The piece links the name to Lord Dunmore’s army marching toward Circleville and discusses routes via the Hocking Valley, with readers urged to share knowledge of the historic march route.
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Co. H. BH
Athens County
Gap
Carthage Gap
Carthage Township
Lord Dunmore
Pickaway Plaine
Circleville
Kentucky
Ohio
Cumberland Gap
Virginia
West Virginia
Pickaway
Athens
Hocking River
Pickaway County
Hocking Valley
Hocking County
Mild April Skies Bring Gradual Warmth and Showers
The piece notes April to bring mild days and needed showers to spur May blooms. Saturday reached the high sixties with clouds hinting at showers Saturday night. Forecasts warn of cooler temperatures Sunday as residents gauge the weather, while the Hocking River falls from 11.7 to 8 tenths of a foot.
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Hocking
Soot Sparks Two Athens Chimney Fires
Soot fires in chimneys of two Athens residences occurred within 30 minutes Friday afternoon. The first at 220 East State Street caused no damage and nearly burned out before firefighters arrived. The second at 23 Hocking Street caused minor damage and smoke seeped through a chimney hole. Fire Chief Laughlin extinguished the smoldering soot.
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Athens
Harry Foster
East State Street
Laughlin
Hocking Street
Seven Year Old Dolores Whaley to Be Heard on Radio
Seven year old Dolores Whaley will perform violin selections on Radio Station WSEX in Columbus at 12:30 this afternoon. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Dale Whaley of 31 Richland Avenue and attends Rufus Putnam School in second grade.
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Dolores Whaley
WSEX
Columbus
Dolores
Dale Whaley
Richland Avenue
Néilie McGowan
WCAH
Rufus Putnam School
Marriage license office sees slow March filings
Dan Cupid took vacation early this year and as a result in March the marriage license business faced depression. Probate Judge M. Johnson reports only eight couples received decrees in the past month, five fewer than February. Divorces were also down, with seven petitions at court.
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Dan Cupid
Ins
5. M. Johnson
Two Plead Guilty to Liquor Charges Here
Cecil Griffin of Carthage Township pleaded guilty to possession of property designed for the manufacture of intoxicating liquor and was fined 250 dollars and costs by Magistrate C. H. Porter after arrest by Constable Frank White. Elias Butcher of Troy Township likewise pleaded guilty and paid 100 dollars and costs, with arrest by Constable White. Austin Cone of Canaan Township, charged by his wife Nola with assault and battery, pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars and costs.
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Cecil Griffin
Carthage Township
C. H. Porter
Frank White
Elias Butcher
Troy Township
White
Austin Cone
Canaan
Nola
Ase Pault
Make This Model at Home Lovely in Blue and White
Anne Adams presents a charming blue and white lawn dress project. The piece describes a demure, dainty frock with a graceful flare at the collar, noting it would suit dimity voile georgette or flat crepe as alternatives.
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Anne Adams
Life in a Small Town Appeals to Simple Joys
The article contrasts small town life with city living, praising genuine friendships, community regard, and shared moments over mere sales and artificial politeness. It argues children raised in small towns are better equipped for life, and notes teachers guiding youths by individual interests. Washington reports Secretary Stimson will sail Friday to attend the League of Nations arm limitations conference reconvening on April 12.
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Young
Nelsonville-Athens
Jin
Eig
Washington
Tary
Stimson
Europe
League of Nations
Aged Man Dies After Accident Near Mineral
An elderly man died near Mineral on Friday after a stroke of paralysis while traveling. Local authorities, including C. Cote, summoned aid and transported him to his home where he subsequently died. Survived by a widow, one son, and four children, services planned at Mineral Church with burial at Parkersburg.
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Minegal
Matti TY
Noni
Timnel
Doesih
Karke
Min
By & . Bapervinad
C. Cote
Mr. Warr
Loti
Ohio
Anna Tielmes
Grenouperviser
Apple
Anrvic
Lectahor Spencer
Dela
M. Church
Parkersburg
Probate Court Filing for Leyvenses in Clio and Jacksonville
In probate court, tring Leyvenses and related parties appear. The filing involves Pra Frank alike, with a note about a Daw Bow court matter and an aunt waiver. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR text.
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Tring Leyvenses
Hospital Notes From Sheltering Arms Hospital
Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens reports last week with several patients undergoing minor operations and major surgeries. Notable cases include Junior Juniper Glouster Ellen Strawbergh Athens Delbert Shields The Plains Mrs N BE Richey Guysville BE E Ray Athens Miss Catherine Carpenter Athens Mrs Virginie Lee Carpenter Amesville and Hatty Draper Athens plus Edith Zarley Athens Luella Cary Trimble Bill Bowers Athens Earl Bean Guysville and Baby Hull Athens all listed among dismissals or convalescents.
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Sheltering Arms
Athens
Junior Juniper
Glouster
Ellen Strawbergh
Delbert Shields
the Plains
N. BE. Richey
Guysville
BE. E. Ray
Catherine Carpenter
Virginie Lee Carpenter
Amesville
Hatty Draper
Edith Zarley
Luella Cary
Anne Adams Patterns Offer Fashion Catalog and Pattern Sales
A vintage advertisement explains pattern 2315 and 2318 with sizes 14 to 44 and yardage needs, urging buyers to send name address and style number. It promotes a 32 page Anne Adams catalog featuring dresses lingerie and kiddie outfits, with catalog price fifteen cents and pattern catalog combo twenty five cents. Address The Athens Messenger Pattern Department 343 West 1th Street New York City.
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Anne Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West
New York City
Major Vehicle Sales Show Slight Upturn in Athens County
Motor vehicle sales in Athens County show a slight upturn for January and February with 9 new cars and 3 trucks sold. The month rises from February’s 26 cases and traces five months of totals: September 40, October 37, November 40, December 83, and January 5, indicating a fluctuating but overall improving trend in local vehicle activity.
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Athens Counties
Pebrys
Cork
Courta Ban M. Nelson
Tate
Test payment eligibility decision affects county officials
April 2 report notes that sixty counties face salary payment tests under the 193 census. Attorneys who filed the action say the case seeks to confirm eligibility for county official salaries based on census data.
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Elgality
Kenton
Pittsburgh Livestock Prices From Local Market Report
Readable portions show live stock receipts with moderate demand and steady tone. Prices cited include steers and heifers, with bulls, cows, and hogs listed, plus packer quotes and wool details. Poultry and eggs markets reflect modest gains for some lines and varied local offerings.
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Pittsburgh
Baltimore Produce and Cincinnati Livestock Prices Report
Fresh receipts and market notes from Baltimore produce listings and Cincinnati livestock trading. Poultry categories include chickens, ducks, turkeys with weights and prices. eggs and butter supply details. regional pricing from Ohio, New York, Maine, Idaho. cattle and sheep throughput and average bids. overall market firm to weak with varied demand.
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Baltimore
Cutler—Cresmary
Docks Iyoung
Ohio
New York
Maine
Idaho
Market Rout Drives Stocks to New Lows in Week of Decline
Toledo wire reports a broad market downturn as Congress hours vote to tax securities. Electric Bond and Shar a Co share prices drop to fresh lows while wheat and corn futures weaken. Utilities such as American Superpower and Hudson Power fall, wool bids collapse, and large houses refuse to sell at many low-price levels.
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Toledo
OLEDO
Cloiver
Alnike
Buller Fancy Creamery
Hay Timothy
Americas
American Superpower
Imall Wbility
Niasgata Hudson Power
United Light and Power A
Guilt
Pennsylvania
Gervice
Humble
Imperial
Petroleum
Standard Olx
Indiana
Kentucky
Obie
Motors
Ohio
Armilar
Wall Street Bond and Steel Market Notes From New York
New York stocks and government bonds move in tandem with rail shares as Liberty holds and Treasury issues show varied prices. Major corporate activity includes Paramount Publix securing bank credit to refinance debts, Alleghany Corp lowering collateral value, and ongoing steel scrap purchases by Amro. The report cites notable firms such as United Corp, Westinghouse, and Union Pacific with mixed profit signals and liquidity moves shaping early April trading.
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Government
New York
U.P
Liberty
Treasury
Evie Treasury
New York Central
Insustna
Aliied Chemical
Saeern
Howie Products
Rad, & Si
Gan
Coca Cola
Col. Gasfe Elec
Commonwealth
Continental
Paramount
Curtiss Wright
Paramount Publix
Curtiss, Wright (A
Remven
Drug Inc
DuPont
Gen. Electric
Cullette
Harvester Pve
Frisco
Kansas City
Fort Scott
Merophia
Loews
Cisco System
San Francisco Equipment Trust
Nat
Dairy Pro
Evniwe—Wes
Paramount Publix Alleghany
Corporation J, CO
Penny, Dow, Jones & Co, Gays
Rado Corp
Qi Eeeranenenwmtemmin Security Press
Sears-Roebuck Natn
Spicer Mtg
Alleghany Corp
Utilities Power & Light
United Corp
Toeetamweece
Warner Bro. Z
Westinghouse Elec
Warne
Bond Market Recovery Faces Early Test in 1931 Outlook
The article surveys bond market trends amid broader economic stress, noting utilities favored for long term safety and upside limits. It discusses investor demand, bank failures, and cautious optimism on partial recovery, with prices showing modest gains and testing the durability of the rally across various issuers and sectors. Also reports Chicago grain review highlighting May wheat futures near 86 cents, supported by export sales and shifting sentiment from bear to bull.
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Magazina
Wall Stroeg
Tycen Relly
Dagar
Witt & Modbnb
Feveka
Wat
Bonda
U.P.J
Triis
Laday
Daly
Stock Market Slips as Industrials Tie Weekly Decline
Market overview shows a broad fall across sectors with steel and automobile shares dragging indices to new lows for the period. Major automakers and energy groups retreat while miners and utilities hold firmer footing amid a general market downturn in the last trading week.
Rail Shares Post Downward Move on Saturday
New York traders saw a broad market decline with rail shares leading the slide. Major averages hit new lows with utilities and industrials tumbling while some pockets of strength appeared in certain issues amid overall weakness.
Bond Market Lower After Weekly Developments
New York April 3. Bond markets show declines across sectors after a busy week. Public utility bonds sold heavily as electricity production fell from a year ago. Declines in international telephone and power equities dragged most sectors down with industrials showing erratic moves.
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New York
Considerabis
Tse World
Milne
United States
National Electra Light Association
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LT Electric
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Wag Fala
Packard
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Gas & Elec
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Servicy
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Elec
Nandae
Ford Motors
Ewerenen
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Tee
Mlenoard Kangos
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Ofeae
Centinee
Eterna SU
Union Garden
Carbida
Lima
Mearkat
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Chasapeake Corporation
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Wielows
Uniity Group
American Trirptione
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