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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1930

Page

9

Local Hardware and Auto Ads Offer Bargains and Services

A dense local ad listing details furnace cleaning, insurance services, moving and trucking, used parts, wreck cars, tires, and a range of used vehicles from Mac Chevrolet and Stratton Motors. Highlights include 29x4.50 tires at 6.50, Essex 1929 Challenger options, and easy terms on purchases.

Oakland Algeo Motor Jewett Sen . McCune Co FORD Len B. M McCune Co Essex Chevrolet Stratton Motors Nelsonville

Classified Listing Skeleton by 1940s Newspaper Sections

A dense OCR of classified categories lists automotive, employment, financial, live stock, merchandise, rooms and board, real estate for rent, and business services. It enumerates sections such as Autos For Sale, Repairing, Insurance, Moving, Help Wanted, Money to Loan, Pets, Building Materials, Furniture, Real Estate For Sale, Houses For Rent, and Lots For Sale.

Obituary of Guy W Morris

Guy W Morris born April 21 1896 died July 28 1930 aged 34 3 months and 7 days. He was fostered by C L Morris and wife and survived by a large foster and step family. a World War veteran with 18 months overseas. He was a Mason and Scottish Rite member and known for honesty and help to others. Many friends gathered at his bedside to pay last respects and he passed peacefully. The family expresses thanks to Rev Wilcox choir and those who sent flowers.

Guy W. Morris Witmer Morris Grant and Morris C. L Rees Morris Guy Des Edith Riggs Arthur Mrbana Dorseel Athens Darwin Morris Ollowing Earl Melvin Gerald Neva Bolton Edna Little Cheshire Myrtle Bedford Harrimod

Timber sale by auction in Lee Township Ohio

Legal notice for a public auction of timber south on a line with the Cemetery Fence at Townshuse Church two miles west of Albany Ohio. Auction on August 23 1930 at 2 PM with cash on day of sale and bids subject to Board approval. Names include W M Threckmorten C E F Richey G W Scott Edward Richey clerk.

Ohio University Lands Pleasanton Road Starvey M. Sautters William Orton Saulters Athens County Chase Post Office Alexander Townamp Common Pleas Court Ohio William Williams Jones, Jones & Erskine Board of Township Trustees Lee Township Board OF Trustems Oly

Beebe Road Gravel Bid Notice by Rome Township Board

Rome Township Board of Trustees invites sealed bids to furnish and haul gravel totaling 300 yards or more as needed on Beebe road toward the Washington County line. Bids due by 12 noon August 16 1980 at the Clerk’s office with bid acceptance at the Board’s discretion.

Board of Trustees Rome Township Beebe Washington County Board of Aes

Athens Ohio Ordinance 598 on Street Improvements

Ordinance 598 declares needed improvements for South Court Street from Union to President Street and for President Street toward South Bridge. It notes requirement of three fourths council concurrence and specifies section one outlining the proposed work.

South Court Street Union Street President Street South Bridge City of Athens State of Ohio

Athens city approves street improvement plan and bonds

The council approves plan and specifications for a street widening project, fixes grades and curb elevations, and authorizes assessment of costs on abutting properties. It details bond anticipation and installment payments, with owner option to pay within thirty days after passage. Approval dated July 21, 1930 with signatures.

Goers Street Orr Et Hker Ss. G Oart Street Court Street Preaisent Street Shotion Athens

City of Athens Ohio Sets Water Works Salary at 1660 Year

City ordinance fixes the annual salary of the water works meter and lineman at 1660 dollars payable monthly. The measure repeals inconsistent ordinances and takes effect at the earliest legal time. Passed August 4, 1930 with Rufus C. Hopkins as council president and I Harris as clerk, approved by R. B. Wood.

Athens Ohio PHS Rufus C. Hopkins Harris Wood

Mears Plans New Attempt After Airship Crash

Harbor Grace N F August 4 U R John Henry Mears says he will try again soon if backers approve. A new ship will be fitted for another around the world flight to reclaim the speed record held by Graf Zeppelin. The crash at dawn as the City of New York lifted for Dublin left Mears and his pilot Henry J Brown uninjured.

Harbor Grace N. F U.R John Henry Mears Globe Trotter Earth Mears City of New York Dublin Henry J. Brown

Cleveland Fed notes mixed early 1930s production trend

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland reports first half 1930 production and consumption figures compare well with pre-1929 levels in many lines, yet no real improvement is evident. General operations and employment in June and July are seasonally lower than May.

Cleveland U.P Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

Warn Americans to Withdraw From Kanchow

The Chinese Nationalist Government urged the United States to pull all citizens from Kanchow due to bandit threats. It refused to assume responsibility for any incidents if Americans stay. Kanchow, a 20 000 population city on the Kan Kiang River near Changsha, was looted and burned by bandits last week.

U. S Kanchow Washington U.P State Department Kan Kiang River Changsha

Insurance man dies from bull attack in Greenville

Len Schrader a 45 year old Springfield insurance man died from injuries after a bull attacked him in Greenville on August 4. He was hospitalized with injuries sustained during the attack.

Greenville U.P Len Schrader Springfield

Wool market report shows firmer prices and stronger demand

The USDA legal office notes wool prices firming and sentiment improving as larger manufacturers boost purchases. The week ending August 2 saw domestic wool value reach 14,084,900 pounds, up from 31,939,800 pounds the prior week, indicating rising activity despite mixed attitudes toward current prices.

Boston United States Department of Agriculture Kosten

Columbus Police Seek Clyde Laird Missing From City

Mrs Effie Moore of Chillicothe asked Columbus police today to join in the search for her son Clyde Laird 32 who vanished in Columbus last week He was described as showing signs of mental disorder and authorities pursued all leads.

Columbus Atm U.—Columbua Mra Effie Moore Chillicothe Clyde Laird Moore

Endurance flyers plan new attempt after 310 hour flight

Roosevelt Field reports Louis Retchers and Robert Black, endurance flyers, returning Saturday night after more than 310 hours aloft in a bid to surpass the 588 hour Hunter brothers record and resume takeoff tomorrow.

Roosevelt Louis Retchers Robert Black Endurance Filera Ora

Japanese Destroyer Fleet Heads to Hankow Amid Yangtze Tension

The twenty fourth Japanese destroyer flotilla at Sasebo was ordered to Hankow due to rising danger along the Yangtze River. Officials fear the Communist advance threatens many foreign interests in Hankow.

Tokio Aue Fiotila Saseie Naval Baan Hankow Yangtase

Warning Issued After Dozens Of Ohio Forest Fires

Associate forester B. B. Leete of the Agricultural Experiment Station at Wooster warns outdoor enthusiasts that fires near timber and woodland should be avoided as all inflammable material has been cleared. He notes anyone starting fires accidentally may face prosecution after eighty forest fires in the southern Ohio region within a month.

Columbus Orm B. B. Leete Wooster Isette

Trial progresses in Katon case amid Youngstown proceedings

In Youngstown on August 4 a trial for Cyrus Katon continued with orderly procedure. The proceedings focus on injunctions to block a billion dollar deal involving Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Bethlehem Steel.

Youngstown Cyrus Katen

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