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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1933
Page
9
Chauncey Davis, arraigned before Magistrate C H Porter, was fined ten dollars for intoxication. Davis was arrested Saturday night by Deputy Karl Gardner and Constable Frank White. Judge 8B M Johnson of Probate Court dated April 22 1995 presided.
About 700 depositors gathered at Elyria City Hall to demand a full examination of three restricted banks. A permanent depositors committee will contact bank officials and state examiners to uncover true finances and seek early release of frozen deposits. The crowded meeting echoed broad public frustration.
An explosion of dynamite at night in Dover near Chauncey caused alarm but no damage or injuries. Sheriff Stratton and Deputy Gardner found no witnesses willing to identify the assailants. A single stick landed on New York Central Railroad property and one blast shook roofs while four men claimed to see the dynamite in the air before fleeing. A local man with a shotgun heard the blast while working on a jig saw puzzle and ran from his home.
Settlement out of court halted the Athens County Common Pleas hearing in the suit of Inghston H H Alien versus the Athens Gas Corporation and the Marine Natural Bank. Alien claimed two hundred ten dollars with interest on ten from July 1, 1930, and interest on five hundred ten from the first of each calendar month to February 1, 162, with other charges. Witnesses included G and Rowland.
New York stock trading opened drab with little movement across sectors. Oil shares show slight gains with Petroleum and Ohio Oil up around 6 percent, while several issues like American Telephone and York Central retreat slightly in a narrow trading range.
A vivid description of a day long wardrobe featuring a black alk ensemble with a printed coat lining and blouse, convertibles to a sleeveless frock, and a small black veiled hat. Included is a busy Baltimore market page with poultry and dairy prices, listing live poultry, eggs, butter, and regional receipts and rates.
Joint P T A High School committee and teachers hosted the Jacksonville Trimble teams at the J T gym. Ice cream and cake were served as Coach W M Anderson acted as toastmaster. Girls received miniature gold basketballs for a 17-0 season with over 18 points per game. Girls named include Alberta Raber captain and others. Engraved basketballs were awarded to the boys for a county league record of one loss and a county co championship. Boys listed: Joe Christman Clarence Lee Cedric Morrison Lou Sehoeman Clarence Davis and Glen Chalfant.
Charles Markins of Derthick was arrested by Constable G H Love on a charge of using profane language and disturbing the peace while intoxicated. He was fined five dollars and costs and released after arranging to pay. Rocks were thrown at the Harry Johnson residence in Derthick last Sunday amid the disturbance. Warrants are prepared for Henry Six and Woodrow Rush in connection with the trouble.
The Trimble Parent Teacher Association and Fierce Ridge PTA present a talent broadcast at J T High School Auditorium Thursday night starting at 6. The event aims to showcase student acts and community involvement in a local school setting.
Mrs Laura Preston aged 76 died at her Braun Street home in Glouster Tuesday night after years of declining health following a minor stroke. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs Martin F Preaton of Glouster. Burial is planned in Hebbarda iyi le cemetery. She was twice married, first to Charlis A Logan, a skilled Athens printer, who died about 30 years ago.
Ross Ackley of near Athens was fined ten dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to intoxication and damaging city prison plumbing. He paid the amount early, then requested a bill for any further repairs. Past Chiefs of White Rose Temple, Pythian Sisters, meet at Mrs. Elizabeth Clark’s home Thursday at 7 30.
Reports from Pleasant Stock Sales and Pittsburgh Livestock show receipts and prices for hogs cattle calves and sheep. Hogs range from 3.40 to 4.25 per head with heavies and sows noted. cattle include steers and cows with prices from 2.50 to 5.60. veal calves and milk cows listed. sheep market shows higher bids and good to choice grades around 4.75 to 5.25.
Hogs receipts 4000 at Cincinnati with generally 10 cents higher. bulk good to choice 180 to 250 pounds around 4.00. cattle receipts 625 with calves 500 and prices mostly steady to lower. steers 4 to 5 dollars. hogs and sows quoted with varied weights and prices. sheep receipts 900 with spring lambs 6 to 7 dollars and shorn lambs 4.50 to 5.50 tops.
Liberty bonds and Treasury notes listed with bids and prices as of noon. Grain closes show wheat No 2 red around 64 to 66 cents, corn No 2 yellow about 35 cents, oats around 21 to 23 cents, and Timothy hay near 75 cents per cwt. dairy and eggs noted with breakfast prices.
A moderate quantity of finer territory wool moved this week at steady prices. Bulk 64s and finer territory wools brought 40 43 cents scoured in original bags. Good French combing $85. 60s territory wool sold around 42 cents scoured. Clothing Soés territory wool near the maximum range 37 39 cents scoured. Fleeces quiet with quotations unchanged from last week.
Train schedule details for Athens routes and connections on Chesapeake and Ohio Hocking Valley lines. Timings include No 3, No 9, No 2, No 4 departures, and Sunday exceptions with arrivals to Athens at 11 02 and 1 60 p m.
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