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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1931
Page
5
Columbus reports lower turnout as state figures show fewer persons voting. The Ohio roster of township and municipal officers is being compiled but not ready yet for distribution. Holiday crowds visit Santa in the State House yard with free rides on his merry go round as downtown decorations attract visitors.
Four thousand four hundred fifty inmates at the Ohio Penitentiary will receive a Christmas dinner of roast pork with oyster dressing, candied sweet potatoes, gravy, bread, butter, coffee, and possible pie or cake. The state raises the pork to cut cost to 17 cents per man, with special movie shows and Christmas boxes from friends and relatives.
Final figures show 1,737,576 votes cast in 1931 vs 2,018,281 in 1930. A $7,500,000 bond issue carried only in two counties but failed to win a majority statewide. Across the state 28 percent voted for, 44 percent against, and 28 percent did not vote on the issue. Observers say bond issues should pass only with a majority of all votes cast.
The mild weather lets the state highway department push rapid completion of bridge projects across counties. Work continues through winter, employing hundreds of men as Director C. W. Merrell awards contracts worth hundreds of thousands for new bridges and approaches.
Health Department records show 1,569 traffic fatalities in January through October this year, down from 1,748 in the same period last year. At grade crossings with trains 233 died in 1980 versus 131 this year since June, with July, August and September totals of 3, 10, and 4 respectively.
The 3000 pound mirror for the Perkins Observatory at Ohio Wesleyan University, the world s third largest reflecting telescope, was placed finally after six years of work. The mirror, made from the largest optical glass piece ever manufactured in the United States, carries a replacement value of 50000 dollars and will bring astral bodies nearer for study.
An exploration of the Virginia Peninsula from Newport News to Richmond notes Washington era sites in James City County and Williamsburg. It highlights St Peter's Church, The White House, Jamestown history, and ongoing restoration led by John Rockefeller Jr, with emphasis on historic farms, churches, forts, and roadside markers.
Fred S. Mason, a 26 year old truck driver, sought an injunction to stop his divorced wife from following him. Mrs Mason declared she is his and would make life miserable for him. She followed him after the order and was charged with dis orderly conduct. a judge released her. a permanent injunction was granted against the following.
Athens merchants closed Monday from 2 to 2 30 p m for the funeral of F S Grones a longtime local business man who died suddenly at his home Saturday services were held at the home on Church Street Athens Ohio
Ohio Farm Bureau notes renewed strength in leading farm commodities after a low tide. Wheat rallies on stock action and two large buyers, but export demand remains slim with Russian and Argentine supplies influencing prices. Corn, butter, eggs, lard, hides, and leather show weakness or flat activity amid uncertain demand and favorable European imports.
Oklahoma voters face a special election on four initiated tax reform measures proposed by Gov. William H. Murray. The package includes a 10 percent income tax on large incomes, a ten year Escheat to reclaim corporate land, a free text book bill creating a $2 million fund and admin changes to give the governor control of the budget office.
The index for farm products stood at 87.5 percent, down from 89.2 percent a week earlier. The index has fluctuated in a narrow range over the past two to three months.
Dr Roy S Copeland urges immediate care for burns from household accidents. He notes most burns are avoidable and stress early treatment to prevent scarring, infection, or tissue damage. He advises calling a doctor for even minor burns, cleansing skin, applying healing salve, and careful removal of clothing if burned.
Reader questions about persistent bad breath suggest causes such as nasal catarrh decayed teeth diseased tonsils indigestion or constipation. Itchy penile skin under the stomach is likely ring worm or eczema with excessive perspiration as a factor.
At Ohio State University on December 15 the unauthorized liberal student magazine The Free Voice went on sale despite administration warnings that publishing a magazine without university supervision violated campus rules.
Pupils of New Marshfield grade school will present a Christmas pageant at the Methodist Protestant Church at 8 o'clock on Wednesday evening December 16.
Washington dispatch reports Assar Hadding a Swedish geologist argues life began in rain puddles at Earth's poles and that early Earth cooled before water condensed. Stephen Richard of St Marys College cites evidence life may be far older than Bible timelines.
In Chicago on December MW, Lazarowitz. Segal Lazaro witz, leader of the Bona fide Hoboes Union, announced his abdication citing imminent marriage. He said the little lady in Winnipeg wants him to change his shirt and settle down, meaning he will have to go to work.
Marietta reports the Ohio River will reach a crest of 26 feet on Wednesday morning. Forecaster H C Howe of the Weather Bureau at Parkersburg cites general rains in the upper Ohio Valley and tributaries as the cause. Local stage was 24.44 feet Monday.
Marietta authorities halted the search for John Salter after over a week for a drowning victim at Dam No 3. High river water forced grappling hooks back to the station and workers to stop repairs, leaving Salter presumed drowned after a fall from a government yaw.
An old pharmacy advertisement touts a bladder cleanser to castor off impurities and acids, claiming relief from nocturnal urination, frequent desire, burning, and backache after four days. It promises money back if not relieved and urges readers to ask a druggist for a test box.
Julio Telles Giron a 46 year old research chemist says a Mexican company will start producing synthetic tires rubber heels and other rubber goods from petroleum by January The plant by Compania Halera Mexicana aims for 300 to 400 tires and 400 rubber heels daily Giron says his process uses petroleum mixed with sugar cane and other high sugar content ingredients refined sun dried and vulcanized with sulfur He claims 17 years of foresight and tests convince authorities of the method's viability
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