Local social notes from Athens area include births and gatherings
Mr H D Nice makes a business visit to Columbus. Mrs Carl Beasley hosts Sunny Side Needle Club Tuesday afternoon. Dr and Mrs J N Brown announce a son Billy Ben born April 9 weighing 10 pounds. Miss Janette James and Miss Mina Barstow visit Logan. Mrs W L Kessinger returns from Athens to Columbus then Kansas City. Births include Bernard Arthur to Mr and Mrs Guy Frost on April 9. Medora Ford returns from Akron visit with son George W Ford. Child's Conservation League meets Tuesday 7:30 pm at Mrs BE Burt 8 Palmer St. Tuesday Needle Club at 2 pm hosted by Mrs L W Roberts. Mrs A C Rossi called to Panesville for death of her mother Mrs Frank Seidel. Mr and Mrs C A Hooper visit Nelsonville over Sunday with Henry Verity. Athens Needle Club meeting postponed due to illness. new time to be announced. Mrs Harry Hartley of Maben W Va visits. then to Sharpsburg to see sister Mrs John Gilchrist and sister Mrs Lawrence Akle near Amesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hartley
Maben
W. Va
William J. Warrener
Sharpsburg
John Gilchrist
Awrence Akle
Amesville
Athens Girls Club Dance at Masonic Temple Draws Crowd
A large group of young people attended a Saturday evening dance at the Masonic Temple hosted by Athens girls. The event featured a formal, well-attended atmosphere with a local orchestra providing the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Athens
Benefit Dance Planned by Ohio University Home Economics
The Home Economics department at Ohio University will host a dance at the Armory this Saturday evening. Tickets are sold by university girls and proceeds will support the Home Economics department in the American College of Women at Constantinople, Turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economica
Ohio University
Armory
American College of Women
Constantinople
Turkey
Pallas Club Program Hosted by Mrs Ackley Featured Vocalists
Mrs W W Ackley of 19 Park Place hosted a Saturday afternoon Pallas club event. The program opened with two vocal numbers by Mrs Frank X Rauch with piano accompaniment by Miss Mary Ness who also performed a piano solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallas Club
W. W. Ackley
Park Place
Frank X. Rauch
Mary Ness
Immigrant Influx Topic At Local Club Meeting
The club heard a talk on Some Biological Aspects of Immigration by Grant Conklin, with Mrs. Julia Friday as reader and Mrs. John H. Preston leading discussion. It cited 30 million foreign born or children of foreign born in the U S, 13 million immigrants since 1900, and noted 5000 foreigners landing daily before and during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duncan
Phillips
Grant Conklin
March
Scribners
Julia Friday
John H. Preston
Frederic Treadley
W. F. Copeland
America
Preston
Death of Frank McMahon corrected in Mes senger notice
An error in the Messenger announced the death of Frank McMahon of Jacksonville, who died in Alamogordo New Mexico. He served in the navy and was killed in France. His body arrives from New Mexico and will be taken to his sister Mrs George S Thompson on Front street. Funeral high mass at Holy Cross church Tuesday morning. Interment Catholic cemetery. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Thomas McMahon and survived by four sisters Mrs Thompson Jacksonville Miss Mary Jacksonville and Misses Kate and Elizabeth of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McMahon
Front Street
Holy Cross Church
Thomas McMahon
Jacksonville
Thompson
Mary
Kate
Elizabeth
Columbus
Single bid tops Athens street paving project
Fred Beckler of Athens was the only contractor to bid on city street paving. The Summit Maple and Monroe streets bid exceeds the estimate by over 6000 dollars and carries many conditions. No council meeting was arranged this morning and action may be deferred to Friday night’s regular session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Beckler
Athens
Beckler
Monroe
Council
Mrs Henry Taylor 64 Dies After Stroke at Home
Mrs Henry Taylor, 64, colored, died Saturday after a stroke. Survived by husband and two children Mrs Brooks and Robert Taylor. Funeral services at First Baptist Church Tuesday at 1 PM led by Rev Good. Interment in city cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Taylor
Brooks
Robert Taylor
First Baptist Church
Rev. Good
Funeral for Ray Falls Held in Bishopville
Ray Falls died of pneumonia and his funeral was conducted at the Falls home in Bishopville by Bishopville Lodge F. and A. M. Rev Landtizer delivered the sermon. Interment followed at Bishopville cemetery after the party arrived from Akron Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Price
Gail
Chesterhill
Bishopville
Akron
Falls Home
Mrs Lenroot Named New Club Leader
Mrs Irvine L Lenroot wife of Senator Lenroot of Wisconsin is chosen as leader of a Washington civic club replacing previous head with a transition noted by local press and social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenroot
Irvine L. Lenroot
Senator Lenroot
Wisconsin
Cremshcunt Rew
Washington
Club Washington
Savings account invitation for future well being
The message urges youth and middle aged people to save now to avoid later distress. It promotes opening a savings account at Buckeye Loan Coin Building in Columbus Ohio with assets over 21 million dollars and offers safe deposit boxes at two dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckeye
West Gay St
Columbus
Ohio
Tax listing rules and local offices for Ohio property
County Auditor Fred Cornwell announces listing procedures for personal property tax under Ohio law. Residents must list all personal property at true value on listing day at designated local offices and follow automobile valuation schedules with penalties for omissions.
Banjo head attached springs imitate drum beat
A set of spiral springs clamped to a banjo head creates drumlike sounds as it is played, producing a percussion imitate effect.
Vesuvius Air View Shows Steam From Crater
A damaged Italian report describes flights over Mount Vesuvius showing the crater emitting steam and smoke. The silent scene is paired with talking of threat and calm, reflecting mixed tones on the volcano's activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esuvius
Omall Bials Badly Burned
Agnes Kilpatrick three years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kilpatrick of 72 East Mulberry Street, badly burned when her clothes caught fire from a gas stove at 1 am. The mother sustained burns while extinguishing the flames. Doctors aided the child whose condition was not considered serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes
John Kilpatrick
East Mulberry Street
Buffalo Man Faces Death Penalty Bid By Confession
Roy Harris was to be arraigned on a murder charge after confessing to the Elwell killing to urge the state to electrocute him. Police say forgery charges in Ont will be dropped. Harris later recanted his confession stating personal despair and desire to end his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Roy Harris
Joseph B. Elwell
Harris
Higgins
Catherines
Ont
New York
Bank Cashier Hit in Chicago Robbery With $20,000
Three bandits assaulted Miss Gertrude McCuddy the Chicago cashier and escaped with $20,000 in currency she carried to the bank. Police search underway and no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Gertrude MccCuddy
Hogs Hit New Low Price Level in Cleveland Market
Mixed hogs sold at $9.75 per hundredweight at the Cleveland Union Stock Yards, the lowest since November 21, 1916. Heavy receipts outpaced demand, pulling prices down to prewar levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
United Press
Cleveland Union
Double divorce follows sisters’ wedding in Ohio court
In Cleveland Ohio April 11 a double divorce case ends in insolvency court with Judge Adams granting divorces to two sisters from two brothers. Joesefa Frankiswicz sues Bronislav and her sister sues Ly. Joesefa says her husband never supported her and struck her. responses from the other party echo the lack of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, CO
Two More Operations At Local Hospital
Timothy Buchannon nine underwent surgery at the diabetes hospital for removal of his right eye after an eye injury years ago. Harvey Calentine, who had an appendectomy, is recovering well following his operation completed days earlier. Dr Howe performed the eye operation and returned today from the hospital where he spent time acquiring care equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Buchannon
Poston
Diabetes Hospital
Toy
Harvey Calentine
Howe
Coal Companies in Indiana Court Case Sparks Debate
A Indiana court case involving The Pittsburgh Coal Company and The Great Lakes Coal Mining Company enters court records on April 11, highlighting a dispute over mining operations and safety measures. Authorities and local stakeholders weigh potential impacts on regional energy supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Col US
Pittsburgh Coal Company
The
Great Lakes Coal Mining Company
Federal injunction shields firms from Indiana indictments
Today a federal court granted a temporary order blocking their being summoned in indictments. The companies face anti trust and Clayton Act charges and argue they cannot receive a fair trial in Indiana court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina
Indiana
Deaths-Funerals Mrs Lydia Thompson Dies After Burns
Mrs Lydia Thompson 74 died Sunday afternoon at 1 at her home 45 North Lancaster Street from burns received nine weeks earlier when her mother’s stove failed. She leaves a son in Athens and a daughter Mrs Founcey in Akron, plus a brother Coup Weldon Carey and two sisters in New Straitsville and Nelsonville. Funeral at 2 Tuesday at 138 West Washington Street and burial in West Union Street Cemetery.
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Lydia Thompson
North
Lancaster Street
Thompson
Athens
Auncey
Akron
Marguerite Henke
Coup Weldon
Carey
Harry Hasns
New Straitsville
Mary Elliott
Nelsonville
Jason Thompson
West Washington Street
West Union Street
Death of Grace Pierce in Portsmouth
Grace Pierce age 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Pierce died after a brain recess. She had been ill only a few days. Funeral services will be held in Portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Pierce
Portsmouth
Grace Pi
Eugene Pierce
Cattle Hog and Sheep Receipts With Market Slower Trading
Cattle receipts total 80 cars with a slow market. Prices show choice $9.60 to $9.75 and prime $9.25 to $9.60. common $7.50 to $8.50. veal calves $11.60 to $12.00. Sheep and lamb receipts 26 doubles steady with prime workers $6.75 to $6.00 and $5.50 to $4.76 for others. yearling lambs $9.00 to $9.50. Hog receipts 60 doubles and market lower with prime heavies $8.50 to $8.75. mediums $9.75 to $10.00. heavy yorkers $9.75 to $10.00. light yorkers $9.75 to $10.00. pigs $9.75 to $10.00. Moe $6.00 to $7.00. stags $4.00 to $4.50.
Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices at Union Stock Yards Illinois
Hog receipts total 60 000 with market at 85e and 60¢ lower. Bulk prices 8.00 to 9.26 for hogs, butchers 8.10 to 8.60, packing 7.10 to 7.90, light 9.15. Pigs 8.75 to 9.60, roughs 6.90 to 7.10. Cattle receipts 18 000 with market steady. beeves 7.50 to 9.40, butcher stock 5.25 to 9.00, canners and cutters 2.00 to 4.50, stockers 6.00 to 8.50, cows 4.60 to 7.75, calves 6.50 to 9.00. Sheep receipts 24 000 market 25c higher. Me lambs 7.26 to 10.25, ewes 2.00 to 4.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Ill
Cincinnati Cattle and Hogs Market Report
Cattle receipts 1500. market weak 26 cents lower. Shippers at 8.00 to 8.75. Calves steady with extras 9.00 to 10.00. Hog receipts 7500. market 25 cents lower. Good choice packers and butchers 9.26 to 9.60. Sheep receipts 800 steady. extras 5.00 to 5.50. Lamb market steady. extras 6.00 to 5.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Fragmented OCR Weathered Box Score Summary
A garbled OCR fragment lists various figures and terms like First 4s by Oklahoma teams and Victory 3s with scattered numbers such as 90.14 87.40 87.88 64 53 90,50 07.68, suggesting a damaged sports table or box score with multiple entries and no coherent narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Chicago Produce Prices in a Mixed Market Report
A chaotic OCR fragment lists poultry and produce prices with several unclear items. It mentions Live Poultry at 82 cents and odd figures like Grete 400 seconds 820 and 20c 3kc, plus a reference to a young American 26c. The readable item is poultry price.
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Chicago
Nur Hiss
Cincinnati Market Report Quiet With Mixed Increases
In Cincinnati on April 1 prices showed modest gains with steady and extra movements noted across goods. Traders reported steady demand and minor shifts in small lots while overall activity remained tepid.
Jury Concludes Death of Miss Treasia P Due to Drowning
A coroner or jury in Rockford ruled the death of Miss Treasia P. 17 was a drowning incident. The body was found near the Maryeth River two miles from Offord on a Friday afternoon. The finding cites accidental death.
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Rockford
Maryeth
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Carl Beasley
Morris Avenue
Sunnyside Needle Club
J. N. Brown
Nelson Apartment
Billy Ben
Janette James
Mina Barstow
Robert Davidson
Dan James
Logan
Guy Frost
Bernard Arthur
Medora Ford
George W. Ford
Child’s Conservation League
BE. G. Burt
Palmer Street
L. W. Roberts
A. C. Rossi
Panesville
Frank Seidel
C. A. Hooper
Henry Verity
Athens Needle Club
Lash
Albert
Terns
Cornwell
Glouster
Ohio Tax Commission
Fred Cornwell
Court House
Carbaugh’s
Chase
Sugar Creek
Starr’s
the Plains
Shepard’s
City Building
George Badwells
Seayre’s
W. J. Wright
Buchtel
Company
Floodwood
Minister’s
Chauncey
Millfield
Kempton’s
C. D. Williams
Danfords Hardware
Trimble
Achauer’s Novelty
Sickels and Knowlton’s
Mineral
Burt’s
Mew Marshfield
Carbondale
Brills
Lathrop
Painter's
Wilson’s
Federal
Rowe’s
Canaanville
Kimes and Coleman’s
Guysville
Stewart
Ladd’s
Frost
Bean’s
Torch
Adam's
Hockingport
Star
Coolville
Burson’s
Jerseyville
Pierce’s
Pleas
Anton
Goldsberry’s
Albany
Sam’s
Lysander
Davis
Broadwell
Wingett’s
Pratt’s Fork
Vesuvius
Mare
Italy
Comicoy
Eswimius
Naples
U. S
OMALL
Agnes Kilpatrick
Rai
Elwell
Versailles
Vivian
Rene Vi Et
Pittsburg Livestock
J. D. Haskins
Rivom
Nat'l Bank Bidg
Toledo Grain
Toledo
Timothy
Columbia Theatre
Marion
Ind
Jas. Oliver Curwood
Southern Ohio Motorcycle Club
J. H. Grayson Mfg. Co
Chamber of Commerce
J. H. Grayson Mig. Co
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