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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1932

Page

6

North Dakota Group Entertained Here

Prof L J Addicott and Dr H T Phillips hosted a geography party of eleven from Mayville on a tour of the eastern states. Harold Addicott and Helen Phillips joined their hosts to travel to Pittsburgh Washington and New York and into New England.

L. J. Addicott H. T. Phillips Harold Addicott Helen Phillips Mayville N. D Pittsburgh Washington New York New England Addicott North Dakota

Local Guests and Visits Highlight Ohio University Ties

Cleveland visitors include Vincent Jukes and family guests of William Smiley at 310 East State Street. Lincoln Nebrooks Dean Worcester stops by with three children on route to Vermont. Various locals travel to Lima, Salamanca, Ithaca, and New York as professors and graduates pursue studies and reunions.

Vincent Jukes William F. Smiley East State Street Jukes Ohio University Cleveland Western Reserve Dean Worcester Lincoln, Neb Do. E. Cooper Columbia Avenue Vermont Worcester Psychology Carl A. Frey Teddy Salamanca N. Y W. M. Thompson Ithaca Dean W. A. Ragan Dean Hagan Frey Cornell University New York EB. A. Milne Milne

Sharpening of Knives Not for Missionary Ends In Feigned Threat

Miss Harriet Halverstadt, a returned missionary, recounted a night of knife sharpening by Chinese bandits while she was held captive in TIFFIN. She felt terror and exhaustion as the clatter echoed, then learned the knives were for cooking a pig and not an actual threat. She was later released and guest with Bertha Starkey.

Tiffin U.R Harriet Halverstadt Miss Halverstadt

Old Nell Earns Her Right to Long Rest

Old Nell the first Ringling Brothers elephant, aged 78, is mustered out of service by Mrs. Charles Ringling. After 45 years of active circus work, she will retire to winter quarters in Sarasota Florida for rest and comfort.

Chicago Nell Ringling Brothers Circus Charles Ringling Sarasota Florida

Coates Bridge Suggested By L A Nye

The report urges naming the new South Bridge in Athens the Arthur Coates Memorial Bridge in honor of the pioneer who operated the first ferry on the Hocking River from 1800 to 1836. It cites local history and compares other names such as the George Washington Bridge, noting Coates ties to Athens and the river valley.

L. A. Nye New South Athens Arthur Coates Hardy Great Hock-Hocking River Or Nghr Court Street George Washington Bridge George Washington Washington City Washington Monument Washington, Pa Washington County Washington Street Washington-Jefferson College Washington Joseph H. Higgins Richland Avenue Coates Hocking River City of Ireland Chillicothe Millfield Chadwell George Chadwell New York Central Railroad Joseph Barich John William

Hoover Birthday Cake Fest Marks President's 58th Year

President Hoover turns 58 in Washington today. He is expected to receive at least three birthday cakes from United States Shipping Line, a Boy Scout troop, and Mrs. Hoover. The Mrs. Hoover cake will be the smallest and served at dinner. The others are to be presented on the White House south lawn. Mrs. Hoover curbs political activity to focus on social and domestic duties.

White House United States Shipping Line Mrs. Hoover

Prank Ends in Tragedy as Girl Drowns in Pond

In Orrville Ohio Gladys Bachman 16 drowned after being thrown from a raft by boy swimmers at the Country Club pond. Three other girls on the raft were rescued as they learned to swim in 10 feet of water.

Orrville U.P Gladys Bachman Country Club Miss Bachman

Handkerchief fashion and canning guidance in August issue

The Day features fashion notes on elegant handkerchiefs and velvet accessories for women, plus a practical Home section on home canning to lower winter costs. It includes canning yields per bushel, equipment tips, and a sample menu for tomorrow.

Wheat Advances as Product Delayed in Ohio Market

In Columbus Ohio on August 11 1930 the wheat market shows slow movement as farmers and country elevators hold back while demand grows from Ohio eastern and southern mills. Prices rise in cash and futures with most Ohio crop grading No 1 and threshing near completion outside the far north. Corn movement has begun after harvest with fair demand from the east and south and late corn needing rain.

Columbus M. R Maney Ohio Farm Bureau Grain Department Ohio

Grain Market Outlook Reports Mixed Oat Demand

Rural market notes indicate Ohio oat quality is fair this year and demand is slow except for heavy weight oats. Wheat appears steady but commented as marginally influenced by limited buyers.

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