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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1932

Page

3

Second Quarter Coal Consumption Exceeds Production

Stocks of bituminous coal in the United States fell in the second quarter as consumption topped production and buyers drew on reserves. On July 1 total coal held by commercial buyers and retailers stood at 26.3 million tons, down from April 1 and May 1 levels, with April withdrawals reaching 2.35 million tons and May June draws at 0.9 million. Compared with a year ago stocks are down 12.6 percent, though May–June consumption kept reserves adequate for about 41 days. Additional storage included 4.878 million tons on upper lake docks and 1.632 million tons in mine cars awaiting billing. Production rose 5.2 percent for the week ending Aug. 13 to 4.695 million net tons, while Ohio’s calendar-year production through July 31 reached 6.344 million tons.

Nelsonville U. S. Bureau of Mines Upper Lake Ohio

Guaranteed Rheumatism Relief by Famous Q-62/3

The ad promotes Q-62 and Q-623 remedies for rheumatism neuritis arthritis sciatica and lumbago. It claims a renowned specialist authored the prescription and guarantees relief after a few doses, sold exclusively at Quick's Cut Rate Store with claims it is “worth its weight in gold.”

Quick Adv

Lake cargo coal dumps rise and fall from 1931 to 1932

For the week ended Aug 15 the bituminous coal dumped at lake ports totaled 658 732 tons versus 1 036 785 tons in the same period of 1931. Year to date 10 206 059 tons dumped against 15 712 509 tons in 1931 and 21 508 160 tons in 1929.

Nelsonville Band to Broadcast from Columbus Station

Nelsonville High School Band will broadcast on station WAIL Columbus Tuesday evening. Ward W Hamm director returns from wedding trip and will accompany the group in school buses. They depart the high school at 1 30 p m with the program from 6 30 to 7 p m including talks by Supt E J Arnold and Edward E Rosser president of the Nelsonville board of trade.

Columbus Nelsonville WAIL Ward W. Hamm Supt E. J. Arnold Edward E. Rosser Nelsonville Board of Trade Margery Rutledge Iowa

Merchants Edge Carbon Hill 6-5 In Tight Sunday Game

Nelsonville merchants defeated Carbon Hill 6-5 before 1200 fans at City Playgrounds. Johnson of Carbon Hill and Ray of the Merchants starred with multi hit efforts, while Stewart delivered the winning RBI in the eighth. Linton suffered a facial injury requiring stitches.

Nelsonvil Nelsonville Merchants City Carbon Hill Johnson Ray Merchant Stewart Dupler Graham Ncamtemns Abrhoa KK Biodser Columber Evans Talbert W. Devol Dawley Garhet Benwmese Rutherford Cecucispres Eniriacencadie R. Blosser G. Garner Hartley K. Blosser Garner Whyte Smith Galvin Ray Hartley S. Garner Lowe

Old Timers Win Eat Outfit From River By 7-3 Score

Old Timers beat River team 7-5 at Belpre on Saturday morning. Mohney pitched well and drove in three runs, aiding a veterans roster from Parkersburg Belpre Rockland and Little Hocking. Team members include Walker Wagner Taylor Smathers White Mohney Krotche Campbell Christian Smith Bruce.

Nelsonville Dr. Welker Belpre Parkersburg Rockland Little Hocking Mohney Dr. Walker Ben Wagner William Taylor Ed Smathers John White Imal Mohney Henry Krotche George Campbell Morris Christian Gilbert Smith Arthur Bruce

Girl Scouts Troop 2 to Meet at Miss Shaw’s Home

Troop 2 will meet Tuesday at 7 o clock at Miss Helen Shaw’s Scott Street home. All members urged to be present.

Helen Shaw Scott Street

Whitmore announce birth of daughter Clara Joan

Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Whitmore announce the birth of a daughter named Clara Joan born Thursday August 18.

Mrs. Ellsworth Whitmore Mary Louise Pyle Clara Joan

Betts and Bayless Families Visit Baker Home in Malta Ohio

Mr and Mrs Frank Betta and daughters Jean and Judith along with several Betts and Bayless families visited Mr and Mrs Charles Baker in Malta Ohio on Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ed Betts Mr and Mrs Don ald Betts and daughter Miriam Mr and Mrs Charles Bayless and daughters Ruth and Jane Mrs Joe Barrows and Miss Frances Bennett and Harry Betts of Hemlock Also present were Mr and Mrs Ray Latta and daughters Thelma and Lila Lee and son Don of Corning Ohio Mr and Mrs John Zeller Jr

Cleveland Howard Wallace Joyee Columbus Mae Linton Mixe Bernadine Woodant White Cross Hospital Harry Jackson Clarence Johnson Max Tippleance City Toledo A. G. Cotton Wooster Will Harden Adrian Mich Charles Glenn Fort Wayne Ind Nelsonville C. A. Stover Lilling George Stover Lancaster Pete Shough Alva Patton John M. E. Church Shough Patton George Harden Vinton County Mabel Barnicut Pittsburgh Max Pergrin Akren W. H. Parka O. J. Howearth Moundsville W. Va Delbert Davis Fort Street Jeanette Clark Lennie Howearth Howearth Herrold Lancaster Tiffin Ohio Frank Betta Jean Judith Ed Betts Donald Betts Miriam Charles Bayless Ruth Jane Joe Barrows Frances Bennett This City Harry Betts Hemlock Charles Baker Malta Baker Home Ray Latta Thelma Lila Lee Don Corning John Zeller Jr

Rutland area schools to open with no text book changes

Rutland Professor Oscar O Patterson replaces Clarence Chapman as principal and says textbooks will not change this season due to a low mood. Schools reopen September 5 for high and grades. Jani tor Spires and Lanning work to maintain buildings. Charles Smith remains critically ill at his daughter's home. Various local notes report births illnesses visits relocations and family news.

Oscar O. Patterson Clarence Chapman Rutland Schasts Messenger Lanning Charles Smith Wiliam Plummer

Eclipse Watch Focus Shifts To Fryeburg Maine August 31

Astronomers from around the world head to Fryeburg Maine to observe the total solar eclipse on August 31. The event will cut a 100 mile wide path across Vermont New Hampshire and southeastern Maine with Fryeburg near the center. The Fryeburg Lovell Kiwanis Club distributes eclipse materials and organizers expect limited clear skies with totality lasting 99 seconds starting at 3 24 pm Eastern.

Fryeburg Vermont New Hampashire Maine Merare Bun Moon Earth Fryeburg Regiew

Reaper Dies of Heart Disease After Automobile Theft

An offender fleeing police in Chicago after stealing a car was shot at, crashed the vehicle, and escaped with injuries thought likely. He later collapsed and died from heart disease as officers arrived to arrest him.

Chicago U.A Macey Lite Theleta Sehmaletda

Governor Stiles Young and George White On Birthday Reflections

In Columbus on August 22 George White began his first year and said he felt no older than ten years ago. The governor celebrated his sixtieth birthday, marking a notable anniversary.

Columbus George White

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