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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1931
Page
11
Hazel Long must answer as Edward C. Long filed a divorce petition on January 7 1931 in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Cause No 14746. The hearing is set for February as announced in the notice.
For sale in Nelsonville Ohio a four room house with electricity and cistern. First buyer pays 350 dollars. Contact Orla North at 680 Frederick Street for details.
Columbus January 18 The administration of former Gov Myers Cooper ended with a deficit of 9 293 690 according to the State Division of Accounts and Controls. The state had a cash surplus of 6 058 150 on December 31 1930 but outstanding orders and contracts totaled 15 246 840 leaving a deficit. The encumbrances are expected to rise by at least 1 000 000 for field wages travel and other items not on file.
After eight years of agitation the House approved the Vestal Bill revising copyright laws to protect novels plays and musical works. The vote stood 185 to 34 and the measure moves to the Senate where it must pass by March 4 to become law.
The report lists various stocks and prices including National Biscuit, Paramount Publix, Sears Roebuck, Chrysler, General Motors, Rubber, Copper and mining stocks, along with rail and utility operators. It notes multiple percent changes and closes with broader industrials and consumer goods makers, reflecting a wide market snapshot.
The market lists butter and creamery extras at 92 score 492 and 90 score 31-330 per pound range. Packed goods show Indice extras 25-26 cents with 38-20 cents renovation. Live poultry prices cover chickens young large 2 to 8 cents per pound, leghorns 1 to 17 cents, ducks 20 to 34, turkeys 34 to 40 for eight pounds and over, old toms 20 to 32.
Cleveland police ruled Joseph L. Mack death accidental after he was found dead in his garage amid ongoing criminal court probes into a city land purchase scandal. The verdict follows an investigation into his sudden death last night.
Butter-steady creamery report shows scores 23 56 with common score 2 3. Packing stock includes No. 1 20 No. 2 13 No. 3 16. Butter fat lower with cases included. Extra firsts 26 firsts 21 seconds 20. Nearby ungraded items noted.
The Chicago produce section shows Bells-market firm with receipts of 7,359 cases including extra firsts 26 and firsts 23 24, along with ordinaries 19 21 and seconds 12 16. Butter-market unsettled with receipts 19,691 titbs and various percentages for extras and firsts.
Common Pleas Court reveals a sheriff sale of Lot 101 in George Harvey Nye's Addition Chauncey Athens County Ohio. The court orders sale on January 31 1930 at 1 PM at the courthouse door Athens Ohio cash in hand. Appraised at 2900.90 dollars the sale is in partition to enforce the action of Nora Fef Stephenson v Charles K Flinn et al with William Williams sheriff and Wayne Wingett deputy.
Lorain January 13 Albert Diedricks told police a lengthy theft haul by burglars who ransacked his store The top item on the list was two quarts of whisky pre war indicating a prewar bottle stock theft and a larger stolen goods sweep anticipated in police records
The Hsin Ming, a China Merchants liner, was attacked and robbed today by pirates near Shanghat. Officials of the company were informed of the incident.
Butter prices ease in New York with receipts 25 975 at extras 28 while eggs show weakness with 27 237 receipts. Nearby whites quoted 31 33 per dozen with state whites 28 30 of 12 indicates range, Pacific Coasts 28 32 and browns 31 33.
District managers of Ohio Farm Bureau insurance, commodities, and membership will speak at the Twenty-Second Farm Bureau district meeting in the McArthur Courthouse. FE J Noland will discuss Analyzing Insurance for 1920, J H Thompson will present a 1986 commodity summary, and Floyd De Lashmutt will speak on community development.
Miss Lona Hetm of Casexw PT has been chosen to succeed Mrs Lucy Willams as Eretish department head at the Enat Bide School in Charleston TH. She is a graduate of Eastern Tiliwela State Teacher's College and has taught Intermediate grades at Jefferson School for three years. She will arrive January 17 with duties starting February 2.
Northwestern railroads unite to oppose the two cent per mile passenger fare proposed by the Frisco system posting to suspend the new rate until an investigation and hearing. They warn competing routes would force cuts and raise coach travel by eighty percent to match the reduced fare, which they say is unworkable.
The Athens Rotary Club at Hotel Berry screened moving pictures showing the preparation of anti toxins and serums used to combat disease. Representatives from a major chemical company and several Athens physicians attended as guests for the day.
NAMED PRESIDENT CINCINNATI January 14. Charles Fr. Williams has been named president of the Western & Southern Life Insurance Company succeeding his brother the late William J. Williams. The new president has long served as vice president and general counsel and is the majority stockholder.
The list details Cleveland produce and poultry pricing with cents per unit and per pound. Items include butter extras 26 percent, eggs 24 cents per dozen with 27 percent extras, various poultry prices from heavy fowls 22 to leghorn broilers 15, ducks 25, and old cocks 13, plus potato sack prices for Maine Green Mt 2.50 to 2.60 per 120 lb and Idaho Russet 2.25 to 2.35 per 100 lb.
Washington January 13 Senate debate on Edgar Broussard of Utah continued over his qualifications to join the Tariff Commission. The close vote was anticipated as part of the confirmation process in the chamber.
Prices for dairy and poultry items show butter and nearby tubs at 28 49 and 27 86 score rates. Egas nearby firsts and second hand cases list 26 27 percent with new cases 27 28 percent, live poultry ranges include hens 14 24 ducks 22 25 spring geese 18 20 turkeys No 1 33 35 No 2 22 25 hens 32 36 for fresh killed stock.
Enis Gee, 37, said to have escaped from Michigan State Penitentiary at Jackson in 1926, was captured in a house near Portage by Wood County authorities today.
Jan 13. Rupert Beetham state prohibition director says officer E I Freeman indicted by Cuyahoga County Grand Jury on eliciting a bribe will not be suspended. Beetham notes investigation found Freeman trustworthy for now and will remain on the force unless proven guilty.
Hog prices rise with 10 to 20 cent gains and heavier weights selling up to 7.75 per hundredweight? Cattle and calves show general steadiness with steers slow and weaker, beef cows around 4.75 to 5.50, vealers 10 to 11, lower grades at 9. Sheep hold steady to weak with better weight lambs 8.50 to 9 and fat ewes declining.
Receipts: hogs 600, cattle 10, calves 25, sheep 250. Hogs steady up 25 cents, prices 139-200 lbs 8.65, 200-240 lbs 8.60, 250-290 lbs 8.25. Sows 6.50-6.75. Cattle steady. medium to good steers 7.25-9.90, cows 4.06-4.75. Calves steady. choice dealers to 12.00, medium steers 9.00-10.00. Lambs 75-85 lb 4.50-9.00, other grades 5.25-7.75, aged wethers 4.50.
Struthers police officers pursuing bandits in a patrol car overturned last night. One officer was seriously injured and others sustained minor injuries while the chase occurred in Youngstown area.
The Metropolitan Opera in New York reports a mild erip epidemic affecting performers. No further details on affected individuals or dates.
Cuyahoga County officials unveil a nine story jail plan with bootleggers to occupy private rooms and sleep alone after January 26. Sheriff Honest John Sulzmann says bootleggers are not criminals, noting reforms include inmate entertainment and a choral group.
A plastic surgeon, Pr. Louis P. Berne, collapsed during a procedure intended to aid Mrs. Horace EB Doles Jr. after which Dr. Joseph Safian of Beth Yeract Hospital took over. The operation was later reported as completed successfully by the substitute surgeon.
In San Antonio on January 18 the Texas court heard UPA suit by Datey and Violet Thinton Skinner, guardians of the Siamese twins known as Freedom. The request seeks an injunction against Myer Rothbaum and wife Emily to stop keeping the twins in their care and asks for a receiver to account for earnings from world exhibitions.
Columbus January 13 The present county grand jury will not investigate the Ohio Penitentiary fire of last April in which 22 convicts died Franklin County proger entor Donald Hloskins said they cannot reach a decision for two months while examining heavy evidence Arson and murder charges against at least two convicts are possible if the case ever reaches the jury thus remains unresolved
Char Hachmann a 62 year old pharmacist in charge of the drug department at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home in Sandusky drank poison and killed himself shortly after a visit from his wife and daughter.
Irene Panos three, daughter of August Panos, South Court Street, received slight injuries Monday when she ran in front of an automobile driven by Arthur Preston, an Ohio University student, on Court Street. Witnesses said the girl was struck when she ran into the path of the car.
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