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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1928

Page

3

Funeral services scheduled for Mrs. Emma Snyder in Bremen

In Wessonville on December 14 the funeral for Emma Poston Snyder wife of A C Snyder of Bremen will be Saturday at 7 o clock at the late residence with burial in Bremen. Sister of Mrs T E Wells she formerly lived in the area. In Nelsonville Jack Raybould to sing at Berean Bible Class meeting Sunday at 9 30 with Rev K H McCorkle presenting the lesson.

A. C. Snyder Bremen Wessonville Emma Poston Snyder Snyder T. E. Wells Nelsonville Jack Raybould Berean Christian Church K. H. McCorkle

Kings Heralds Christmas Party Scheduled at Mrs Wilson Home

The Kings Heralds hold their annual Christmas party on Saturday from 2 to 4 PM at the home of Mary Adaline Wilson on West Columbus Street. An exchange of gifts will be featured during the afternoon.

Kings Heralds Mary Adaline Wilson West Columbus Street

Rainbow Class Christmas Party at Love Home

Miss Sigrid Love and Mrs S S Lane hosted the Rainbow Class Christmas party of the Christian Sunday School on Thursday evening at the Love home. Thirty six members answered roll call and a gift exchange followed the program. The class presented a gift to teacher Mrs S S Lane and refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Sigrid Love

Mrs Sharp Returns Home After Columbus Visit

Mrs James Sharp came home Thursday evening after a brief stay in Columbus with her daughter Mrs Frank Tedrow. Miss Verna Hand was a Columbus visitor today.

James Sharp Columbus Frank Tedrow Verna Hand

Licenses Examining Staff Maintained at 70 Present

About 70 licensed stationary engineers and boiler makers gathered at Eagles Hall to oppose staff cuts. Charles Hilsheimer of Chillicothe outlined the license law and said a surplus exists from exam fees with no taxpayer expense for inspections. He urged prompt action before the legislature and noted manufacturers oppose the law as a wage-boosting measure while urging more examiner cooperation in Athens County.

Eagles’ Hall North Court Street Charles Hilsheimer Chillicothe Hilsheimer Urgu Aeut Ir. Co M. Tull B.merr. Chillicothe Athens Sho

Chiropractors Seek Independent Examining Board in Ohio

A petition with 63 260 signers was presented to Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown seeking an Ohio Chiropractic Board to qualify examinations. It would replace the State Medical Board as the licensing authority. Ray mond C. Snow led the drive. the measure goes to the Ohio Assembly in the coming session.

Columbus U.pr Chiropractors Clarence J. Brown Ohio Chiropractic Board State Medical Board Ohio Raymond C. Snow Ohio State Chiropractors’ Sanation

Nelsonville Opens Basketball Season With New Lexington

Nelsonville on December 14 hosts New Lexington to kick off the high school basketball season on the local floor. The Elks plan their annual Charity Ball that evening with dancing from 9 to 1 after the game and urge attendance.

Nelsonville New Lexington High School Elks

Cagg Boy Dies Near Oak Grove

Charles Elmer Cagg aged 6 died after a three day illness with scarlet fever at his parents home near Oak Grove Nelsonville. Private services were held at the residence and burial followed at Connett. The parents and several other children survive.

Nelsonville Charles Elmer Cagg Edward Cagg Oak Grove Connett

Widow Seeks Extra Allowance in Shields Probate Case

In Athens County Probate Court Lucinda Shields applies for a $500 increase over the initial $500 allowance from her husband Lewis D. Shields estate, claiming the sum is insufficient for her support. Also filed is an application for admission to probate of the will of George G. Preston.

Lewis D. Shields Athens County Lucinda Shields George Preston

Barich Non-Support Conviction Appealed to Court of Appeals

Herman Barich convicted of non-support in Probate Court appeals to the Court of Appeals seeking another trial.

Herman Barich Probate Court of Appeals

Estate of James William Stone Administrator Applications

In the matter of the estate of James William Stone two applications have been filed in the court for appointment as administrator. Clayton L. Stone, son of the deceased, is one applicant and Asa E. Wood, attorney of Marietta, is the other. Appointment will be made after court investigation.

James William Stone Clayton L. Stone Asa E. Wood Marietta

Soldier Arrested on Non Support Charge in Lancaster

Marvin Eaton was arrested on a non support warrant in Lancaster and brought to Athens by Sheriff Williams. He is held in the Athens County Jail awaiting arraignment after his wife Goldie Deanville filed an affidavit alleging failure to support their 2 year old daughter Marie Elizabeth. Eaton is a regular army soldier on furlough from duty in Massachusetts.

Marvin Eaton Lancaster Eaton Athens Williams Athens County Goldie Deanville Marie Elizabeth Massachusetts

Gibson Sues Warner in Athens County Common Pleas

Lucy Gibson sues William Warner in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking an accounting of sums due on promissory notes and taxes and insurance she paid. She also requests a court order to sell property secured by her mortgage on the defendant’s property.

Common Pleas Athens County Common Pleas Court Lucy Gibson William Warner

Bond Set At 10000 In Henry Williams Murder Case

Henry Williams was arrested Thursday on a first degree murder charge. The court fixed a bond of $10,000, Williams posted bond and was released from Athens County Jail.

Henry Williams Williams Athens County

Court Grants Trust Declaration for Athens Church Loan

Authorization given to the Christian Science Society of Athens to execute a declaration of trust on real estate to secure a $4,100 loan for an indefinite term without interest. Petition by the local Christian Science Society seeks funds to finance a church building in Athens.

Christian Science Society of Athens Christian Science Society Athens

Lawsuit Over Damaged Goods In Property Detention Case

The Hydraulic Press Manufacturing Company sues Warren F. Selby claiming wrongful detention of company owned goods valued at 357 dollars. Detention beyond ten days allegedly caused 100 dollars in damages and seeks property recovery and 100 dollars damages.

Hydraulic Press Manufacturing Company Warren F. Selby

Comedy To Be Given At High School Here

The Dra matic Club of Athens High School presents the three act comedy Daley tonight at 7:30 in the High School Auditorium. Eleven students are in the cast, eight making their first high school appearance, with Laura Morris as Dulcy. A A Nellis, mechanical drawing instructor, directs.

Initiation Planned for 40 Juniors by Junior Order

The Junior Order of United American Mechanics plans to initiate 40 candidates this Saturday evening. Dinner will be served at the Junior Order Hall before the initiation at the I O O F Hall.

Order of United American Mechanics Nelsonville Junior Order of United American Mechanics

Senate group seeks backing from opposition for agenda

Ohio Senate leaders after electing Allen G. Angler of Bellevue as floor leader must rely on opponents to advance the majority program. Committee assignments split power with 21 panels. Senator Paul M. Herbert of Columbus heads the Taxation Committee, while rival Senator C. C. Chappelear oversees Elections and Federal Relations. Dr. E LeFever of Glouster becomes Public Health chair.

Columbus U.P Ohio Senate Allen G. Angler Bellevue Committee On Committees Senate Paul M. Herbert Aigler Herbert C. C. Chappelear Circleville E. LeFever Glouster

G A R Room in Armory Damaged During Night Vandalism

Police chief says charges against all who allegedly damaged the G A R room in the Armory during Tuesday night drill were dismissed. Eight windows were broken and a blood trail from the basement to the curb indicated injuries, sparking anger among G A R members.

J. B. Allen Athens E. 8. Finsterwald Armory Battery E

No change in condition of Kircher in hospital

Charles Kircher remains hospitalized at Sheltering Arms Hospital after an automobile crash Tuesday. Dr. D W G Danford reports a restless night and arm pain from injuries. Internal injuries are undetermined, head injury improving, and an X ray is planned. Kircher asked to attend church Sunday.

Charles Kircher Sheltering Arms Hospital D. W. G. Danford Kircher Danford

Toys collected by Gather Toys Campfire Girls

Campfire Girls group asks residents to donate toys for distribution to local children. Call 962 to arrange donations and collection for Christmas. The same campaign last year brightened many children's holidays.

Nelsonville

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter to Hold Meeting Saturday

The Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Saturday at 2:30 PM at the American Legion home. Yearly dues will be collected at the gathering and members are asked to bring donations for the Crossnore Schools.

Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution American Legion Crossnore

Lawyer Withdraws from Ford Murder Trial in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati on December 14 Charles H. Elston withdrew as counsel for Rodney Ford as jurors were impaneled for a first degree murder case. He stated no evidence linked Ford to the killing of 28 year old railroad clerk Robert Andrews and cited inability to protect a key witness as the reason.

Cincinnati Charles H. Elston Rodney Ford Ford Elston Edward Hurley Robert Andrews

Higher Prices On Oil Grades Announced

The Joseph Seep Purchasing agency of the South Pennant Company announced a per barrel price rise for several oil grades. Penna grade oil in New York Transit Company lines and Bradford District oil in National Transit Company lines each up 25 cents to 3.85, Penna grade oil in Southwest Penna Pipeline 3.75, Penna grade oil in Eureka Pipeline 3.65, Penna grade oil in Buckeye Pipeline 3.60, with other grades unchanged.

Pittsburgh U.P Joseph Seep South Pennat New York Transit Company Bradford District National Transit Company Southwest Penna Pipe Eureka Pipe Line Buckeye Pipeline Company

Body of Murdered Man Found in Automobile

Unidentified man shot to death found slumped over the wheel of a large sedan on Canal Road in Northfield Township Summit County. The car’s motor was running and doors were locked with several bullets inside. License issued to J. J. Strohkirch of Cleveland.

Akron U.P Canal Road Northfield Township Summit County J. J. Strohkirch Cleveland

Bandits Raid Mexican Town Seize 22 Girls

Report from Mexico City December 14 describes 70 bandits raiding Jicotepec in Jalisco. Federal troops push into the hills to locate the attackers and rescue the abducted young women as anguished parents await word.

Mexico City Jicotepec Jalisco

Two Arrests Made in Nurse Annie Keough Murder

Dayton police report Fern Garwood confessed to killing nurse Annie Keough, 68, beaten with a brick on November 30 with robbery as the motive. McDonald, already in custody, denies involvement.

Dayton U.R Fern Garwood Shorty’ McDonald Annie Keough Garwood McDonald

Past Masters to Hold Yearly Meeting Here

Actual Past Masters of the Masonic Lodge in the Seventeenth District will hold their annual meeting Thursday December 27 in the Masonic Temple. The session will call at 3 pm and confer degrees on candidates, then elect officers for 1929. Dinner to 6 pm for Masters and Past Masters, Master Mason degree by Athens County Past Masters at 7:30 pm with Fellow Craft team from Athens County lodges. Blue Lodge members invited. dinner reservations due December 25.

Masonic Lodge Masonic Temple Athens County Blue Lodge H. H. Henry Amesville Ed C. Morgenstern Marietta

Climbing perch adapts to land life drowning if placed in water

A historical note reports the climbing perch has so adapted to life on land that it drowns when placed back in water. This observation highlights its unusual terrestrial tolerance and raises questions about its natural habitat and physiology.

Livestock Market Report From Toledo

Hogs receipts 300, market 15 to 25 cents higher. Heavies 8 to 8.50, mediums 8.9 to 8.90, good pigs. Calves receipts light, market slow. Sheep and lambs receipts light, market steady.

Toledo

East Buffalo Livestock Market Report Sees Mixed Hogs Cattle Cash

Hogs total 6 700 with 700 holdovers and active trade steady. Prices show 160 260 lb range around 9.15 per cwt and 130 160 lb at about 8 75. sows 7 50 to 8. Cattle receipts 300 with steady tone. beef steers 11 to 14 25, yearlings 11 50 to 14 50, cows 7 75 to 9 75, vealers 16 50 to 17. Sheep receipts 3 200 steady. fat lambs top 13 25 to 13 60, bulk 6 to 7.

East Buffalo

New York Produce Prices Steady Butter and Egg Rates

Butter steady at markets with receipts 9,131 and creamery extras 50% and 31c 51l'4c. Eggs ease with receipts 13,490 and several grades quoted from 30c to 50c with mixed whites, browns, and Pacific coast figures.

New York Pacific Coast

Toledo Cash Grain Prices Reported In Brief

Toledo dispatch notes cash grain quotes with Wheat No 2 at 14 24 dollars per bushel and No 1 at around 43 cents. Rye No 2 bids near 1.16. Clover cash at 18.05, Timothy at 3, and some forage items with oats and oats-related prices.

Toledo U. P Cash M Timothy New Detisike Cook

Poultry and Butter Pricing Notes From Market Listings

Fragmentary market notes show butter priced at 50 cents per tablet and 28 cents for various items, turkeys listed at 35 cents a pound, and several entries with small fractions and abbreviations. The text mentions poultry pricing and assorted miscellaneous market figures with unclear context.

Market Reports Show Cattle and Sheep Price Movements

The report lists cattle receipts around 130 head with a steady market for beef steers and cows, calves trading between 7 and 15 dollars, and heifers around 13 to 17 dollars. Sheep receipts were strong with fat lambs near 14 to 10 dollars and ewes from about 5 to 6 dollars, indicating a higher market for fat stock.

Produce Price Listings At Columbus Market

Columbus market reports assorted fruit and vegetables with prices per unit. Cabbage 3¢ per pound, grapes 1.78 to 2.36 per crate, lettuce 60¢ per head, onions 100 lb sacks, potatoes 150 lb crates, tangerines four boxes, tomatoes hothouse 10 lb baskets, Florida repacks crates priced around 6 dollars.

Columbus York Inigen Florida

Market stock listings and company quotes digest

Page shows New York Stock Exchange activity with tickers and percentages for many firms. Notable mentions include General Motors Copper California Pacific and Radio Corporation, with varying quotients and percentages, reflecting a market wrap alongside rail and oil equities.

J. D. Merriman & Company Parkersby New York Stock Exchange Aches R. R. Eee Arnaconda Dake Atlantic Sane Chesa Ca Corporation Ows Pian Ee Ey Eischmann Mpany General Motors Steel Corporation Willys Creeens Ascbecaas Canada Marcon

Market Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices Narrowly Mixed

Hogs receipts 6000 with uneven trade and varied quotes from 5 to 25 higher, weights 50 to 350 lbs price range 8. 8.90. Cattle receipts 400 calves 300 market steady beef steers 9 14, beef cows 6.70 9, vealers 12 15, heavy calves 84 14. Sheep receipts 575 market steady top fat lambs 14, bulk fat lambs 12.50 14, ewes 4.50 6.50.

Local Produce Prices From Aisle Listings

OCR notes show butter prices steady with various items listed including 49¢ 58¢ per unit and specifics like No 35c and No 25c. Mentions dozen items such as fresh gathered extras, firsts and seconds with prices 44c 39c 33c and nearby ungraded lots.

Aaron

Chicago Produce Receipts Details Prices and Quantities

Receipts show 4 956 cases with various grade prices. Extra firsts listed at 40 cents, ordinary 30 to 36 cents, seconds 24 to 27 cents, refrigerator extras 32 cents. Tubs and refrigerator items include 40 Asian wheat 48 cents, firsts 43 to 44 cents, standards noted.

Grange Party Remembrance At Jackville Christmas Night

Ath ens Grange No 1689 plans a Christmas party in Jackville School on Thursday night December 20. Members will present a ten cent gift to Santa Claus for exchange and a Christmas penny box will be opened with a guessing game of pennies.

Athens Jackville Santa Claus

Prize to be awarded at box event

A prize will be awarded at the upcoming box event. Members bringing guests should notify Mrs Everett Russ.

Everett Russ

Dispute Valuation Filed Against Public Utilities Commission

The Northern Ohio To Company filed a protest with the Public Utilities Commission challenging the valuation of its new plant set by the commission on November 14. Nearly every item of the valuation is disputed.

Columbus Northern Ohio Public Utilities

Athens stadium to seat 12,000 at Ohio University

Ohio University plans a new Athens sports stadium with seating for 12,000 spectators. The project aims to expand athletic facilities and host larger events on campus.

Athens Ohio University

Proposal to extend good offices in Bolivia Paraguay crisis

A Pan American Conference plenary session endorsed a proposal from its special committee to extend good offices in the Bolivia Paraguay dispute. The proposal was adopted unanimously, aiming to hasten a peaceful settlement.

Washington Pan-American Conference On Conciliation and Arbitration Bolivia Paraguay

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