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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1934

Page

9

Hughes Must Prove Charge Asks Senate Probe Names

Col John A Hughes, state liquor control director, faces a special senate committee inquiry in Columbus to reveal which legislators allegedly sought "special favors" from his department. Lloyd accuses Hughes of refusing to name those who asked for favors and says he must prove his statements if possible.

Columbus John A. Hughes Senate Hughes Cincinnati John A. Lloyd Portsmouth Col. Hughes

Volwiler Tops Scholarship Results in Athens County

The corrected list shows Wade Volwiler of Athens highest in the upper 2 percent of the general scholarship fleet for Athens County high school seniors. Joseph Gill fell from first to a lower score. others include Willard Smith and Warren Badger with scores, plus Elinore Hitchcock and John Meister among recipients. The report notes college scholarships vary in value and may be awarded by Ohio and other colleges based on high rankings.

Athens County State Department of Education Kenneth C. Ray Joseph Gill Athens Wade Volwiler Gill Volwiler Willard Smith Warren Badger Nelsonville Charlies Silas John Meister Elinore Hitchcock James McLaren Troy Township Reuben Rothermel Ohio

Rail Time Card Listings For Major U S Lines

Timetable notes show New York Central numbers including No 2 daily at 11 20 m No 4 at 6 46 p m. North bound No 3 11 38 a m No 9 3 44 p m. Chesapeake and Ohio No 30 11 02 a m daily except Sunday No 1 National Limited 4 45 am No 3 Diplomat 10 30 a m No 43 6 0 p m No 11 71 53 p m Eastbound No 4 Diplomat 1 35 a m No 44 9 54 a m No 2 National Limited 9 41 p m

NEW York Central NEW York Central North Chesapeake & Ohio Sunes West Bound National Limited Diplomat Anneee Nee No. 2

Conn wife of judge recovering after Holzer operation

Gallipolis reports Mrs. Harry L. Conn, wife of Judge Conn Van Wert, is recovering satisfactorily from an operation at Holzer Hospital Monday. Police search for a stolen Chevrolet coupe reported by Don Haskins after it was parked on First Avenue last night. An Athens sidewalk ordinance description follows with detailed grade and curb specifications for Home Street and Elmwood Place.

Gallipolis Harry L. Conn Holzer Hospital Conn. van Wert Ohio Supreme Court Don Haskins First Avenue City OF Athens Home Ohio Lincoln Street Home Street Point Bum Wood Place Elmwood Place Limwood Place East State Street Home St

Notice of road view and probate action in Athens County

Notices announce a road petition view on April 27 1934 and a hearing April 4 1934 at the County Commissioners office. Also named is R W Finsterwald administrator filing March 10 1934 seeking sale of real estate in Rome Township to satisfy debts. Several heirs and defendants are listed with deadline June 2 1934 to answer.

Athens County Rome Township Crippen Nancy Morris Reig Cal Maud Cal. Clara Athens State Hospital Bethesheba Ohio Zenas Elmer Brandeberry Leslie Petty Henry Hatch Brad Meek County Commissioners Board of Athens County Commissioners Maude Lowes Carrie Ward Greenup Covington Kentucky Otis Crippen Ira Crippen Ora Crippen Brandeberry Washington Wiliam Crippen R. W. Finsterwald William Crippen Athens State of Otepins Rome County of Ohio Vanceees Federal Creek Lafayette Crippen Currier A. D

Notice invites bids on milk hauling routes in Athens area

Bids due noon Saturday April 21 for milk hauling on routes including Amesville Federal Creek Hooper Hidge Sharpsburg Athens Potter Smith Startin and Albany. Daily pounds and distances shown with March figures. Cargo insurance required. Office at 43 South High Street Athens Ohio. Tri Valley Coop Operative Sales Company. 4-17-31

Amesville Federal Creek Hooper Hidge Sharpsburg Athens Potter Three Smiths Albany and Vicinity South High Street Ohio Tri-Valley Coo

Appointment of Administrator with Will Annexed for Abner Juniper

Clarence A. Juniper of 630 Chestnut Street Nelsonville Ohio is appointed and qualified as Administrator with the Will Annexed of the estate of Abner Juniper deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated April 6 1934. Probate Judge 5 M Johnson.

Clarence A. Juniper Chestnut Street Nelsonville Ohio Abner Juniper Athens County

Stocks Hold Narrow Gains After Early Slump On Wheat Weakness

Trading on the New York Stock Exchange steadied after yesterday’s sharp drop. Wheat weakness attracted more western selling, but the farm group remained firmer with small gains shown by J. I. Case, Montgomery Ward and Sears Roebuck at the end of the first hour. Utilities led by American Telephone and Consolidated Gas moved modestly, while other listed issues posted mixed, cautious moves in a choppy session.

New York Stock Exchange J. I. Case Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck American Telephone Consolidated Gas

Davis Enters Contest For General Assembly

Davis Carl H. Davis of Athens district filed today for the Democratic nomination for state representative. He is 27, unmarried, lives with his parents, and is a Hamilton College of Law graduate who has not taken the bar exam. He attended Chauncey High School. In Chicago the Board of Trade saw hectic trading as grain prices fell to new lows for 1934. Funeral services for Capt. Thomas L. Barton are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Gallipolis, after a postponement from today.

Carl H. Davis Athens Mr. Davis Chauncey High School Hamilton College of Law of Chicago Davis Chicago Board of Trade

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