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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1932

Page

3

Murray City Mine to Suspend Operations Indefinitely

Mine No. 6 of Sunday Creek Coal Co at Murray City will suspend Wednesday for an undetermined period. The plant will be cleaned Tuesday and Wednesday. shutdown likely lasts through fall. Fewer orders for steam and domestic coal and a mild winter reduce demand, with other district mines already halting operations.

Murray City Nelsonville Sunday Creek Coal Company Salem Hollow Hocking Hunterdon Norpunt Amol Steel Lio Ratan Borcae Gsins Rm Andzana

Gandhi falls to jail as India resists British power

In Bombay Mahatma Gandhi and Vallabhbhai Patel are jailed as Britain plans four new ordinances to curb the independence movement. Civil unrest grows with markets closed and opinion split over the arrest and lack of a viceroy interview.

Bombay Mahatma Gandhi Vallpahne Patel Tdol India Gandhi Mahatma

Growth of Church Described Sunday in Nelsonville

Walter Hudson spoke at the Nelsonville Presbyterian Young People's Society meeting detailing church growth and future plans. He cited expanding Sunday School, services, and music, plus a district-wide plan for a Sunday School in every area, a library, and an agricultural experimental station led by an Ohio University professor.

Walter Hudson Nelsonville Hudson Lloyd Evans Sunday Creek Hocking Valley Ohio University Frank Knox Irene McDowell Deanville Peggy Whitmore Robert Huenefeld, Jr

Police Stop Attempted Burglary at Local Grocery

In Nelsonville on Sunday around 2 AM three men attempting to burglarize Jerry Simonton's Poplar Street grocery fled when Patrolman James Cope approached. A prior door entry attempt failed as the trio disappeared from the scene. Carl Lanning and George Ossman faced intoxication charges and paid fines after pleading guilty. Shrine to Meet in Athens Hall with potluck dinner and initiation planned.

Nelsonville Jerry Simonton Poplar Street James Cope Carl Lanning Fioodwood George Ossman Kimberly Bill Hickman

Decrease Noted in Soft Coal Output Week Ends Dec 26

The Bureau of Mines estimates soft coal output at 5 400 000 net tons for the week ended Dec 26, down 1 646 000 from the prior full week and below 6 980 000 during Christmas week in 1930. Full year production through Dec 26 totaled 873 415 000 net tons across about 663 working days, with Ohio contributing 396 000 tons this week. Local social notes list returning relatives and visitors from Toledo Columbus Cleveland and South Bend among others.

Nelsonville United States Bureau of Mines Ohio Frances Grace Scott Toledo Earl Scott Elizabeth Wil North Cleveland Royal Ruth Gilbert Columbus Muriel Gilbert Sue Maze Roy Maze E M. Gilbert Tatters Raleigh Edgar Bir Chester Edgar Arlene Shafer New Marshfield Mabel Newton Frank Shay Dan Shay South Bend Ind Notre Dame College Harvey Wend Cincinnati Emma Lou Henshaw State School For the Deaf RB. W. Henshaw W. F. Bowlied

Wagstaff Funeral Set for Tomorrow in Nelsonville

The body of Elizabeth Wagstaff 70 widow of Thomas Wagstaff dies in Columbus and will be moved to Nelsonville for burial. Funeral services in Columbus at 10 a m with burial at Greenlawn Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mary Graham and sons John and Thomas of Columbus. Husband died in a mine accident years ago prompting the move.

Columbus Nelsonville Ulizabeth Bateman Wagstam Thomas Wagstaff Iive Mary Graham Greenlown Cemetery John Thomas

Buck Deer Sighted Across Eastern Trimble Township

A large buck was seen Sunday by numerous residents of Eastern Trimble Township near Shale Hill and Bishopville. B F Swartz tracked it for half a mile before abandoning the chase as the animal leaped four high fences. Isaac Vaughn and family first reported the sighting, noting the deer’s tall horns and white tail. Officials remind deer killing is illegal in Ohio with a $200 fine and the report was sent to the State Conservation Division in Columbus for inclusion on the weekly radio program from Station WEAQ.

Trimble Township B. F. Swartz Jit Isaac Vaughn Shale Hill Trimble Bishopville Amesville Washington County Athens County Swarts Ohio Thin County State Conservation Division Columbus WEAQ

Holidays On Weekends In 1932 Calendar Study

A calendar study shows 1932 holidays often fall on weekends with many Mondays for major celebrations. Key dates include Memorial Day on May 30 and Fourth of July on Monday, plus Christmas and New Year’s Day on Sunday and Monday.

Washington

State Roadwork Expands Through Athens Meigs and Morgan Counties

The plan adds roads in Glouster and Meigs County linking to Route 55 and the state forest, with a 66-foot right of way for Guysville-Stewart Road and tar bound sections. Funding may extend Route from Reedsville to Hoackingport and rebuilds on State Route 27 Beverly to McConnelville to ease grades and turns.

Glouster-Murrey City Chauncey-Glouster Glouster Athens Guysville-Stewart Road Guysville TQ State Forest Athens County Desertt's Crossing Waterloo State Forest Hewitt's Crossing Carbondale Miners State Forest Mineral Meigs County Ohio Ohio River Little Hocking Pomeroy Middleport Great Bend Reedsville Hoackingport Hockingport Morgan County Beverly McConneleville Meigs Creek McConnelaville Melgiz 4 Creek Morth Lake Chute

Citizens Seek Slayers Of 6 Officers In Springfield Shootout

Hundreds of armed citizens aided by hunting dogs scour rural Missouri for three men who killed Sheriff Hendrix and two others and wounded a deputy. The fugitives hid at a farmhouse with two brothers Harry and Dannings, ex-convicts, while authorities pursue the third suspect and possible accomplices near Ash Grove and the Clark foothills.

Springfield Lunay Harry and Dannings Young Olark Aimerican Legion Marest Hendrix Greens County Policommen Reguiar Paul Young Knlergs Youns Tarmaciusy Bath Polien Ed Waddies Samail Ash Grove

Attack on American Consul in Manchuria Sparks Investigation

An armed Japanese guard attacked American consul Culver Bryant Chamberlain as he was driven to a railway station in Mukden Manchuria. Chamberlain, a China interpreter for ten years, spoke Chinese to plead, while the guard failed to understand English. He was not seriously injured and the incident prompted a permanent detour plan for a highway from Mejes Creek through Stockport to Malta.

AP Sen Mukden Manchuria Culver Bryant Chamberlain Jruard Chamberlain Rilang Station China Jain

New Introper Hats Teeth Comfort for Denture Wearers

An odd ad copy touts a new product promising firm comfort for dentures with reduced rocking and no pasty taste. It references shipman style shipping and a humorous tone to attract readers.

Bald Men and Apes Share Pattern Of Hair Loss

Washington report notes a scientific pattern linking baldness and gray hair in men to a similar trait in apes. Researchers describe receding temples, crown thinning, and fringe around the head, with white skin and dark facial hair common to both.

Washington Gerrit & Miller Ja Soniain Baidnews Amb Pry Haute Corsmon Boone Jae Aley Etidenga Ana Aray Bir Geminen Wildes Patton Ut Miller

Recognition of Human Hareness in Primate Similarities

The text discusses the possibility that human behavior is exaggerated by a tendency found in other primates. It notes general body patterns with elongated and arched features across primates and references a common distribution of traits within their bodies.

Teacher Recovers Mewam Fuk Returns to Athens High

A teacher at Athens High School resumes duties after a months long absence. The eighth grade mathematics instructor is back this week with a plan to return to a full teaching load. Substitute instructors have covered classes during the interim.

Mewam Fuk Athens

Teachers in Athens Schools Hold First Meeting

Teachers in Athens City Schools not engaged in extended duties at Ohio University meet Thursday at 4 pm in the Central Grade school auditorium. The session aims to address plans and readings titled The Teacher Sea… by Porter.

Athens Ohio Universite

Farm Bureau Office Searched After Exile Rumor

A tense Tuesday scene at a county seat office as the Athens Farm Bureau faces upheaval. Secretary Gulsatiou reportedly declares exile amid internal tensions with controlling figures from the RoB Printer faction.

Yarm Boa Atheny Farm Bureau Vil Picet Caunly Ete Tengion Dan Rob Printer Org Gulsatiou

Ohio Farmers Facing Better Times in 1932

Columbus Jan. 4. B A Fleming head of the Ohio Agriculture Department says 1932 should be more satisfactory for farmers despite rough prices. He cites tax reductions and cheaper farm implements as essential while noting prices for farm products must improve to lift purchasing power. He calls farmers the backbone of the nation and says they have faced years of disappointments but hold opportunity with favorable growing conditions.

Columbus Ohio B.A. Fieming Markste State Department of Agriculture Fleming Aneriff Bammer Fleming Gall Trviig Tives Alwasa

Ankenbrand Exam Papers for Rector Degene Ph D

W W Ankenbrand, NYU alum and Athens City supervisor, passed writ ten examinations for a Doctor of Philosophy. The degree will be granted after completion of the dissertation and required discussions. Dr Alanse Myera and Dr Arilust Sulbrie du Myera are named in connection with the project.

Ankenbrand New York University W. W. Ankenbrand Athens City Whitanephy Depres Amentand Alanse Myera Arilust Sulbrie du Myera Ohio University

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