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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1935

Page

11

Gill Reports On Plans for Valley Lakes

C M Gill told Athens Chamber of Commerce members that new information supports potential lake creation in the hills bordering Hocking Valley through a water conservation program. He cited Lancaster talks and a promoter, H H Hughes, discuss­ing multi county efforts in Fairfield and surrounding counties. Local leaders seek guidance from Muskingum and Scioto Valley promoters next week to outline procedures and cost estimates for the five county region.

Hocking Valley Athens Chamber of Commerce C. M. Gill Gill Lancaster Fairfield County H. H. Hughes Muskingum Valley Zanesville Athens Hocking Perry Morgan Fairfield Muskingum Scioto Valley

Doanville Girls Sing at Union Furnace and Doanville

Doanville Girls Chorus performed Sunday morning at Union Furnace and again Sunday night in Doanville. Also notes include James Schachert visiting Wheeling, families visiting Zanesville, and local club activities and hospital updates.

Doanville Union Furnace James Schachert Wheeling Phylena Nixon Zanesville John Meredith Helen McDowel

Auction Notice of Amesville Property in Athens County

In Case No 16100 The State of Ohio Athens County L Gorhain as Treasurer plaintiff v Jasper N North et al defendant an Order of Sale directs public auction at the courthouse door in Athens on Monday May 20 1935 at 1 80 P M of two acre Ames Township Amesville high way center parcel described with bounds and coal rights reserved hill and fence lines near Rt 280 Federal Village sale price 5000 terms cash day of sale CH STRATTON Sheriff BayAttorney i7 5otw

Jasper N. North Athens Ohio Ames Amesville Federal William Fleming Draper Run Bridge James H. Jones Mises Ted Rt. 280 Federal Village Mindane Stratton Bay

Man Pleads Guilty to Driving While Intoxicated

Nelsonville near Haydenville resident Porter Moore was arrested Monday night by Patrolman James Cope for operating an automobile while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Holland, was fined 100 dollars plus costs, and had driving rights suspended six months.

Miss Verity Hosts Esther Class Social Night

Beth Verity acted as hostess for the Esther Class of the Christian Church in Nelsonville on Monday evening. Following plans, she served a refreshment course to Mrs. Irving Pritchard, Mrs. Freda Dilcher, Mrs. Belle Lancaster, Mrs. Sylvia Devol, Mrs. Loren North, Mrs. Joe Verity, and Mrs. Emma Cook.

Nelsonville Beth Verity Esther The Christian Church Irving Pritchard Freda Dilcher Belle Lancaster Sylvia Devol Loren North Joe Verity Emma Cook

Potter appointed Administratrix of Potter estate

Marian A Potter of Guysville Ohio has been named Administratrix of the estate of William L Potter deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated April 8 1955 by M Johnson Probate Judge with Marian Danford deputy clerk.

Marian A Potter Guysville Ohio William L. Potter Athens County M. Johnson Said County Marian Danford

Will Honor Carbon Hill Basketball Teams Banquet

Carbon Hill boys and girls basketball teams will be honored at a May 1 banquet at 7 30. Principal speaker will be Coach John Longley of Logan High School. Preparations led by Miss Ben Ross Miss Krinn and Miss Clark. Decorations and program by Mr Byers and Mr Pence. Many are expected to attend and it may become annual.

Carbon Hill John Longley Logan High School Ben Ross Krinn Clark Byers Pence

Appointment of Executor for Athens County Estate

Notice declares William F Priers of Athens Ohio appointed executor of the estate of Samuel K Mardis deceased of Athens County Ohio dated April 22 1935 by local official M Johnson signed 4 24 30 L.

William F Priers Athens Ohio Samuel K. Mardis Fefe Athens County M. Johnson Said County

Moderate gains lead stock market in early New York trading

The New York market edged higher led by rails and metals as silver gains in London spurred metal stocks. Notable movers included Howe Sound, American Smelting, Cerro De Pascoe, United States Smelting, Dome Mines, and others while utilities hardly changed.

New York London Howe Sound Cerro de Pascoe United States Homestake American Commercial Alcohol American Chain Westinghouse New York Central Gants Fe Union Pacific Pennsylvanis United States Sterl Liggett & Myers Chrysler Standard Oi New Jersey

85 137 Home Loans Disbursed in Ohio

Ohio residents benefited from the Home Owners' Loan Corporation since its August 1, 1933, opening. Records show 85 137 loans totaling 265 586 034 have been disbursed. Of these, 78 630 have been closed and sent to the Cincinnati regional office.

Columbus Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Henry G. Brunner Cincinnati

Burning Tree Brings Out Fire Equipment

A rubbish fire ignited a dead tree on a vacant lot beside Mrs. Hattie Carr’s home at 28 North Lancaster Street. Athens firefighters extinguished the blaze at 1 15 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. In Philadelphia Tennessee L H Davis died within ten minutes of the time his wife had died three years prior, fulfilling his longtime wish.

Hattie Carr North Lancaster Street Athens Philadelphia Tenn L. H. Davis

Athens Negro Held After Calling Police

Athens police disarmed Henry Guthrie after he summoned officers to North Shafer Street Tuesday night. Officers Maple and Bradfield booked him at City jail. intoxication charge expected.

Henry Guthrie Athens North Shafer Street City Hall Charles Maple Leslie Bradfield

Miners Feared Dead After Mine Flood near Potchefstroom

Forty five miners were believed killed when water flooded the lower level of the New Machavia gold mine near Potchefstroom in South Africa on Wednesday.

Johannesburg Union of South Africa Machavia Potchefstroom

Charles Edison Named as Possible FHA Successor

Washington report lists Charles Edison son of the inventor among men discussed as possible choices to succeed James A. Moffett upon his retirement as Federal Housing Administrator.

Washington Charles Edison James A. Moffett

Pittsburgh Livestock Prices In Mixed Ohio Valley Sale

Hogs 1,119 with 939 direct and 160 to 350 lb range steady. top steer price around 12. cattle at 283 direct steady. calves 397 direct with top steers near 12. fat cows 6.50 to 8.25. sheep 442 direct steady to weaker with spring lambs around 12. Hogs 3,230 slow. 160 to 350 lb openers 9.15 to 9.25. sows 7.50 to 8.40. boars 3.50 to 4.40. Cattle 50 direct. calves 659. steers 9 to 12. heifers 7.5 to 9. fat cows 4.50 to 6.60. Mocking Valley Sales Co weekly sale notes indicate steady early trends and limited light offerings.

The Mocking Valley Sales Co Orso

Baltimore Produce Receipts Prominent at Market

Nearby current receipts show eggs and dairy goods with tallies. Hennery whites large and medium sizes priced at 25 and 24, butter reported at 643 tubs, eggs at 164 cases. Exchange sales note close market activity.

Hennery

Toledo grain on track amid mixed commodity quotes

Grain and produce quotes from Cincinnati market show No. 3 red wheat and No. 2 yellow corn with varied bids. Egg and poultry prices move. butterfat and butter values listed with multiple grades. Nearby receipts include fresh extras and hennery whites, while some poultry categories show minor changes.

Toledo

Dust settlement plan shocks West and postmaster reappointed in Ohio

The wire reports Stephen A. Sted urges ten inches of garbage to cover dusty western lands. In Ohio, Postmaster Leo Bietz is appointed after a prolonged contest with 13 candidates. A separate suit in Circleville awards Violet Wissler 1000 dollars for auto crash injuries.

Cleveland Stephen A. Sted Sted Alf M. Landon Kansas

Rail Time Card Note From Early Morning Schedule

A fragment from an early railway timetable shows times around 445 a.m. 10 36 a.m. 5 08 p.m. and 7 48 p.m.jeform. The readable parts imply a day’s schedule with scattered times and station or train markings.

A.m P.m. Wees

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