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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1934
Page
11
A general notice claims ads are read everywhere in Athens and nearby towns. It encourages offers and provides a contact phone number 0242 for placing an advertisement.
A jailbreak at the prison escalated after lunch as twenty convicts seized seven officials and demanded release. Guards opened fire, killing turnkey H. L. Briggs and wounding others while a machine gun sprayed the yard. within minutes the riot collapsed and the plan failed.
Clarence Carsey pleaded guilty to stealing 10 steel traps but claimed he did not take them, saying he dumped them in a hole on Johnson’s brother’s farm. Magistrate Pearl Miller suspended the fine and placed him on one year probation, with return of the traps due this morning. Floyd Starkey paid $10 and costs for failing to buy a dog license.
In New York Jack Sherry of Ohio defeated Tony Felice of Italy and Pat Faletti of Connecticut defeated Bi Pin aull of France while Maurice La Chappelle of France defeated Basanta Singh. In Detroit Bull Curry of Hartford Connecticut defeated Steve Passas of New York and light heavyweights Carl Von Lehman of Cincinnati and Frankie Hart of Holland drew with Tony Papalino of Italy who defeated Bobby Wagner of Manchester New Hampshire Ernie Arthur of Montreal defeated Ed Martin in Portland Maine.
Bluffton College faced a 32 to 24 defeat to Bowling Green College after narrowing the score to 17 all in the second half. Cox and Johnson starred for Bowling Green while Creel and Williams led Bluffton in a hard fought matchup.
Northbound No 3 departs Athens 11 38 a m except Sunday No 9 departs Athens 7 44 p m Depart Southbound No 2 departs Athens 11 20 a m except Sunday No 4 departs Athens 6 24 p m Daily except Sunday Chesapeake and Ohio Northbound No 27 leaves Athens 6 36 p m daily except Sunday Southbound No 30 arrives Athens 11 02 a m daily except Sunday Baltimore and Ohio No 43 daily except Sunday 6 01 p m 7 58 p m Eastbound daily except Sunday times shown 8 94 a m 12 38 p m.
Miss Elisabeth Close entertained fifteen guests at her home north of Athens Friday evening. A luncheon followed, served by the hostess's mother. Valentine favors were given to college friends of Miss Close. Present were Kathleen Murphy, Elbert Minister, Dorothy Nelle Michael, Don Nelson, Mary Miller, Victor Batterson, Julia Mingus, Robert Klingenburg, Eleanor Close, Harold Close, Harold Koerber, Ruth Close, Dick Harris, Roger Humphrey, and Elizabeth Close.
The Rev A Y Wilcox pastor will discuss findings from Stoddards book The Rising Tide of Color at 7 pm Wednesday devotional at Athens Presbyterian Church. He notes rising interest in race relations and has chosen the review to present.
Alien veterans of the World War who served in the American forces after April 5, 1917, and before November 12, 1918 may be naturalized under a special act of Congress of May 25, 1932. Applicants must file before an authorized court prior to February 23, 1934. The act expires May 25, 1934 and filing must occur at least 90 days before expires. The notice and requirements are on file with the clerk of courts at the Courthouse. Interested persons may obtain the necessary blanks from the clerk of courts.
Virgil Augustus Reeves died at his home near Albany on Monday morning. He is survived by his wife Hattie Ann Reeves, three sisters Sarah Brooks Kateline Arbaugh and Gertrude Reeves, two brothers Samuel Reeves and Calvin Reeves, and three children Alice Mathew and Granville. Funeral services will be held at the Reeves home at 2 PM Wednesday with burial at Hebbardaville.
The forecast warns of agitation and high energy driving bold urges to act, with potential employment changes and risk of excess if unrestrained. It notes a lively, high tension year for those born today, and highlights inventor Christopher Latham Sholes as a notable nativity.
Mrs. Rose Rutherford executive secretary of the Athens County Red Cross Chapter says a Messenger story misstated that the Red Cross provides investigators for the Relief Office. The chapter states this is incorrect and issued a correction today.
Brown tells Athens Rotary Club the bituminous coal code benefits the Hocking Valley field as it regains test tonnage and faces competition from gas oil and hydroelectric power. He warns retail coal prices may not be fixed due to NRA code politics and notes a recent Indiana Illinois price war.
Athens Kiwanis Club members learned geography facts Monday night at the Berry Hotel as Dr. C E Cooper of Ohio University challenged them with a quiz. Questions covered cyclones versus tornadoes, hot deserts, U S routes from Athens to San Francisco, rainfall sources, and world capitals.
Sharp contrasts on the New York Stock Exchange with aviation stocks tumbling while mining shares climb. United Aircraft slid to around 175 8 before recovering above 19, and United States Smelting set a new high near 128 1 4, up 2 1 2. Steel stocks rose modestly on production gains as bonds held steady and agricultural prices varied.
Standard Statistics reports a drop in joblessness among union members from December to January. The American Federation of Labor notes 28 percent jobless in January versus 20 percent in December and 31 percent in January, 1933.
Athens residents report hearing Sammy Kaye's Orchestra broadcasting from a Troy hotel on Station W6. The program airs Tuesday at 11 30 PM and Thursday and Friday at 12 90 AM, delivering popular tunes to listeners in the area.
Market report shows butter unchanged and eggs near current receipts at 19 420 percent, with live poultry flat aside from old chickens and Ibs figures. Prices list varied by weight under four to four and a half pounds.
Butter firm at extras 29 cents and standards 28 cents. Extra white 18 cents, current receipts 17 4 cents. Poultry market firm with colored fowl 4 1/2 percent and up 17 to 18 cents, leghorn fowl 14 to 15 cents, springers 8 to 18 cents, colored broilers 20 to 21 cents, capons 8 and up 22 cents, ducks white 8 pounds 11 to 18 cents, geese heavy fat 11 to 13 cents, old roosters listed. Potatoes show no trading account due to cold weather. Prices unchanged.
Eggs market shows steady activity with current receipts at 166 and exports 6 477 cases including extra firsts at 17 cents and dirties at 15 to 16 cents. Butter market eases with receipts 6 829 pounds and storage extras at 92 with prices for various grades ranging from 22 to 25 cents and cent levels around 23 to 24 cents.
Southern Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky show current receipts for poultry and eggs with numerous weight and grade categories. Items include butter nearby tules with various score extras, fresh firsts, hennery whites, and a range of hens, springs, broilers, ducks, geese, and turkeys with specific weights and prices.
Market notes show No 2 butter packing stock at 9th DutterfalIto age steady with cases. Extra firsts listed at 18 cents and seconds at 16 46 cents. Nearby ungraded Mile remains unquoted.
Receipts of cattle were better quality with active bidding and prices up about 25 cents. Good cattle ranged from 5.00 to 5.40, medium 4 to 5, cows 2.50 to 3, milk cows 12 to 25, stockers 16 to 17.50, veal 6 to 8, hogs 4.80 to 5, sows 3 to 3.60, lambs 9.70 to 10.40, wethers 5.50, and ewes 1.50 to 3.50.
Mogs Receipts show 1 000 head with no holdovers and steady to higher bids. Top pig price $5.40 for 150-220 lb hogs. bulk pigs 5.25-5.40. Cattle receipts 75 with steady quotes. fat lambs up to 10.00, seed wethers 6.00 down, ewes to 4.50.
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co raised its preferred stock dividend from 50 cents to $1 per quarter and declared a $2 back dividend. The annual statement shows gross profits of 1,445,970 with net profits of 6,021,504. Directors were informed of the revenue figures amidst the payback plan.
Hog receipts total 3200 with direct and through sales and holdovers. Prices show a range by weight and grade with light weights around 4.20 and heavier at 4.75 to 4.90 on government accounts. packing sows steady. Cattle offerings moderate with steers and heifers 4.50 to 5.35 and good yearling feeders at 5.75. cows and cutters vary 1.50 to 3.40. calves active 6.40 to 7.59. Sheep steady with best lambs up to 9.50 to 10.00. medium 8.00 to 9.25. Financial line items and bond quotes follow.
The hills around Athens and surrounding streams show a real wintery aspect with snow on the hills and partial freezing of streams. Yesterday’s high was 34 degrees and the low last night reached 23 degrees.
Members of Company L 166th Infantry Ohio National Guard work toward their annual federal inspection set for Friday March 22 at the Athens Armory. Capt Walter E Seamon will visit to review drilling marksmanship and routine pay checks were issued to the men last night.
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