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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1931

Page

9

Pontiac 1930 Coach Offers Save $200

Ad highlights a brand new high grade Pontiac 1930 coach with a $200 saving offer. It promotes immediate purchase and emphasizes value on a luxury model.

Pontiac

Roofer’s Bid Sparks Debate Over 210 Ing Contract

Local council reviews a bid for a 210 Ing project citing 1.20 and 1.26 dollar figures as key inputs. Stakeholders question cost efficiency as the 42Q roo proposal faces scrutiny and potential revisions.

Notice to Creditors in Bankruptcy Case 7808

Notice to creditors of William Collings in Bankruptcy No 7808 that he has fled in the United States District Court Southern District of Ohio Western Division his petition for discharge and that the same will be for hearing on the th day of February 1531 at 10 o clock A M before said court

William Collings United States District Court For Southern District of Ohio Western Division Milan Stader United States District Court of the Southern Latriet Ohio Harry F. Rabe U. 8 District Court

Bankruptcy Notice for Milan Stader No 725 filed in Ohio court

Notice to creditors that Milan Stader has filed for discharge in bankruptcy No 725% in the United States District Court Southern District of Ohio Western Division. Hearing set for February 18, 1991, at 10:00 A M before the court, clerk Harry F. Rabe.

Harry F, Rabe U, & District Court

Nelsonville Transport seeks extension of certificate of public convenience

The Nelsonville Transportation Company filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for an extension of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity No. 605 to operate a motor transportation service on State Highway 16 from Murray City to New Strakeville. It requests one 12 passenger vehicle, three daily round trips, and notes hearings info available from the Commission in Columbia, Ohio.

Nelsonville Transporation Company Public Adhtion Commission of Ohio Murray City New Strakeville Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Columbia Nelsonville Transporation Co Nelsonville

Ohio Governor Outlines Two Year Legislative Agenda

Gov Myers Y Cooper delivers a full message to the Ninth Ohio Legislature outlining administration achievements and key two year priorities. He focuses on workmen’s compensation reform, unemployment, drought relief, taxation, welfare, and public employee funding amid a $38.84 million public employer fund deficit and unreported payroll recoveries totaling $18.68 million.

Columbus Jan Myers Y. Cooper Ohio Penn Department of Industrial Relations

New York Stock Market Mixed as Trading Sees Slender Gains

Early trading shares show slight decline before Mer cantile names improve while Woolworth and A and P show strength. Industrials edge up with several majors like DuPont and General Electric contributing to modest gains amid uneven demand. cattle and livestock futures follow broader market softness in late session.

Market Prices From Historic Poultry and Produce Listing

The list shows butter at 26 cents per pound with 26 percent extras, poultry prices for various classes including leghorn fowls and heavy broilers, geese at 16 cents, and potatoes with regional prices such as Maine Green Mt at 9.50 for 62 pounds and Idaho ranges around 2.25 to 2.40 per 100 pounds, reflecting a sparse historical market snapshot.

Maine Green Mt Tdlaho Raanes

State Assembly Turmoil High on Second Day in Columbus

Insurgent Republican senators challenge the Cooper administration as five rebels remain at odds with the caucus. The fate of recess appointees like C. Co. Gray and John W. Brieker hinges on Democratic and insurgent votes, risking confirmation in a split Senate.

General Assembly Cooper Whittemore Emmons Akron Nickels New Philadelphia Johnson Youngstown Anderson Shelby County Assembly Senate Earl R. Lewis St. Clairsville C. Co. Gray Cadiz John W. Brieker Columbus Utilities Commission White

Creamery inventory figures and butter fat rates reported

The item lists stock numbers and quantities for Hutterlower creamery with prices and weights. It notes butterfat at 92 to 44 with various grades and parities, including extra firats and seconds while nearby markets show steady pricing and assortments.

Hutterlower Creamery Ime

Prisoner Harry Kettle Up For Parole Hearing

Notice that prisoner Harry Kettle No 50858 at London Prison Farm is recommended by the Superintendent and Chaplain for parole consideration by the Ohio Board of Clemency. Hearing cycle begins on or after February with Parole and Record Clerk Thomas listed.

Harry Kettle London Ohio Board of Chamency

Four Indiana Postmasters Subject of Justice Dept Probe

The Justice Department studied four Indiana postmasters, including a woman, and a rural carrier for possible federal prosecution after Postmaster-General Brown ordered dismissals following a lengthy probe. Evidence deemed conclusive showed postmasters paid money to a congressman for their appointments, though the congressman's name was not disclosed.

Indiana Justice Department Brown Department

Planning Ways To Reduce Expenses In Washington County

A mass meeting in Marietta discussed methods to cut expenditures so Washington County can live within its income. The group plans to reconvene Wednesday at 9 AM to adopt a definite program. County commissioners previously cut costs by removing a clerk and merging the dog warden role with two other positions.

Marietta Washington County

Alma Rubens faces narcotics arraignment in San Diego

Alma Rubens, notable screen actress, was arraigned in San Diego on federal narcotics charges after officers found 126 grains of narcotics in her purse and in the hem of a gown in her hotel room. The case follows her release from a state institution eleven months earlier after being declared cured.

San Diego Calif U.P Alma Rubens Misa Rubens

Accused of Graft Four Indiana Postmasters Charge With Paying For Jebs

The report states four Indiana postmasters face graft charges after evidence linked them to payments for political favors. Details describe alleged schemes and the federal case progressing through investigators and prosecutors.

Indiana

Jewelry Store Held Up in Downtown Cleveland

A gunman robbed the Greenwood Jewelry Company in the Greenwood Arcade during business hours, forcing proprietor Mel Price to open the safe and taking diamonds valued at about 256000. Clerk Harry Karr was bound and gagged while Price was coerced to assist.

Cleveland Mel Price Herry Karr Greenwood Jewelry Company Fudd Karr

Italy Seaplane Flight From Africa to Brazil Proceeds

Rome reports Italo Balbo and 12 Italian seaplanes on an Africa to Brazil flight are proceeding regularly in the afternoon according to an official announcement.

Rome Italo Balbo Africa Brazil

Athens Doctors Headline Medical Meeting Report

Athens doctors H T Phillips and J H Henry spoke at the Athens County Medical Association meeting in Nelsonville noting a typhoid case in the county. Dr Henry outlined 1931 plans for the medical profession and Dr Phillips discussed future directions. Dinner was provided by the Nelsonville Methodist Church women. Dr William N Taylor of Columbus will speak at the next Athena gathering on February 2.

H. T. Phillips J. H. Henry Athens Athens County Medical Association Nelsonville Hensry Athens County Phillips

Local Market Poultry Prices and Birds Report

The listing shows live poultry and fowl prices with broken decimals and ranges. It mentions butter searby, 99 wen 28 percent, old roosters, geese at 14 to 14, turkeys fresh killed, hens at 34 to 37, and nearby farm notes in Hem Nery White and Henner Springs dated 4 23.

Hemnery

Firete and imaries records and market receipts noted

The fragment references firete imaries on 18 19 with records 12 15 and Butter omarket weakness. It mentions receipts T1 tubs Wrettas 24 percent extra Arete 28 Arata 24 24 percent seconds 29.934. The text is incomplete but indicates pricing and performance figures.

Hettis Firete Fireta

Geography Group Treasurer Elected National Council Officer

Prof Clyde Bawards Cooper of Ohio University was elected treasurer of the National Council of Geography Teachers at the Worcester meeting held December 26 and 27. The winter session occurred in Clark University halls with planning for the next meeting in New Orleans.

Clyde Bawards Cooper Ohio University National Council of Geography Teachers Worcester Maan Dee Clark University New Orleans Pres

City of Montgomery Sinks Government Dredge on Crave Shoal

The Savannah liner City of Montgomery rammed and sank the government sand dredge Raritan on Crave Shoal. The crew was rescued by the government fast response patrol.

New York, Jan U.P Savannah City of Montgomery Crave Shoal

Robbers Enter Columbus Home Steal Jewelry

Robbers entered the home of Mr and Mrs Burns in Columbus while they were at a theater. They took jewelry and money totaling about 1000 dollars, including two diamond rings two watches and about 200 dollars in cash.

Columbus Jan. Poe Lawrences Burns

Lady of Marshal Joffre In State At Chapel of Saint Leut

Thousands of French mourners filed past the bier as the Lady of Marshal Joseph Joffre lay in state in a simple military car with a somber procession at the Chapel of Saint Leut.

Paris Jan Joseph Joffre Saint Leut

Oldest Odd Fellow Henry Bacher Dies in Marietta

Henry Bacher, 2, the oldest member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Washington County, died at his Marietta home. A 68 year Marietta Lodge member, he served in the Civil War and belonged to the G A R for 24 years.

Marietta Henry Bacher Odd Fellows Lodge Washington County Marietta Lodge

Court News Marriage License and Debt Judgment

William Davia aged 28 of Parkersburg West Virginia and Dorothy B Stavens 21 of Athens student obtained a marriage license. A common pleas court awarded a sidement for 278.78 against Wallace in Athens County. The judgment covers a debt of 270 dollars on a contracted note with interest from Dec 14 1929.

William Davia Parkersburg W. Va Dorothy B. Stavens Athens Common Pleas Court Wallace Athens County Common Views

Prisoners Beaten at Ohio Penitentiary After New Year Celebrations

Three inmates were recovering at Ohio Penitentiary from beatings by guards after a New Year celebration. Warden P. B. Thomas said the disturbance followed the usual orderly events in the cell blocks and dormitories.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary

Wray Fired as Penn Coach After Players Refused To Play

The University of Pennsylvania dismissed coach Lud Wray after players refused to participate amid claims he was harsh. Penn officials seek a more positive outlook, calling for a Wray of sunshine.

O'Geoffy Lud Wray New York University Violet Wray Pennsylvania Wray Penn

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