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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1931

Page

11

Kanawha and Michigan Railway seeks ICC approval for track and yard acquisitions

The Kanawha and Michigan Railway Company files January 13 1931 with the Interstate Commerce Commission seeking a certificate that public convenience requires its acquisition of interests from several rail entities. The request covers tracks and yard tracks across Perry Athens counties Ohio including lines near Corning Madore and Drakes along with associated branches and sidings totaling multiple miles.

Kanawha & Michigan Railway Company Interstate Commerce Commission Aaninaton DG. Ite Eo Teled and Whie Central Railway Company Main Street Tm Corning Perry County Toledo Company Bneerest Corning Perry Athens Counties Toledo Ohio Central Railway Company Buckingham Kanawha & Mi Carrington Bednins Pine Run Theanesville and Western Railway Green Run Weatern Toledo and Ohio Central Hallway Company Doty Madore Athens County Zanesville and Weeten Drakes Shawnee Huckingham Whahawha & Michigan Railway Zanesville and Western Railway Company Athens Ohio

Barron Appoints Administratrix in Ohio Estate

Fiorence P Barron of Nelsonville Ohio is appointed and qualified as administratrix de bonis non with the will annexed of the estate of Tillie Barron late of Athens Ohio deceased. Dated January 4 1870.

Fiorence P. Barron Nelsonville Ohio Tillie Barron Athenyty

Ohio divorce case filed by Mary Tall in Athens court

On January 22, 1681 in Athens Ohio Mary Tall filed for divorce and custody of minor children citing wilful absence and failure to provide. A hearing is set for March 7 1681 with Emmett Keenan as her attorney.

Epgar Notichr Homer O ‘Tall Mary Tall Common Piess Court Athens Ohio Emmett Keenan

Notion George Crawford Divorce Notice in Athens County

Achelan Crawford filed a divorce petition in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio on January 2 1931 case WTHO. The hearing is set for March 6 1831. Woolley and Rowland attorneys represent the plaintiff.

George Crawford Achelan Crawford Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohie Cauge No Woolley & Rowland Gatin Plaintift

Logan Pursues Red Star Restaurant Sale Confirmed

Logan chased the Red Star restaurant and took possession on Wednesday. The sale was completed early the week, handled by Mrs. Wesley Hawk who has run the restaurant for three years.

Wesley Hawk

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Armstrong At City Home

Mrs Armstrong was guest of honor as Mrs Henry Jaggs hosted a six o'clock birthday dinner Monday evening in the city. Gifts were given to Mrs Armstrong from guests including Mr Armstrong, Mr and Mrs John Rodman, Mr and Mrs Wayne Bartholow, and Mr Jager.

T.co Armstrong Henry Jaggs Armstrong Mr. Armstrong John Rodman Wayne Barthlow Jager

Illness and Visits Span Local Families in Brief

Norma Jean Six, month old, is ill. Mr and Mrs Earl Appleman visited Mr and Mrs Jess Van Ribber Jr. Mary Leffler and Cuba and Maxine Leffler visited Mr and Mrs Jesse Vanhibber Jr recently. Bobby VanRibber recovers from pneumonia. Richard Leffler visited grandparents Ed and Leffler. Miss Golden Swick visits Mrs Jesse VanRibber. Ernest Dowler and Fid Six visit her parents.

Norma Jean Edward Six Earl Appleman Jess van Ribber, Jr Mary Leffler Cuba Maxine Leffler Jesse Vanhibber, Jr Eula Leffler Bobby VanRibber Richard Leffler Ed Leffler Golden Swick Jesse VanRibber Ernest Dowler Fid

Everett Jacoby Installed as Logan Knights of Pythias Leader

Everett Jacoby was installed Wednesday evening as chancellor commander of the Logan Lodge of Knights of Pythias with Marcus D. Lohr district grand chancellor as installing officer. Other officers named include Aaron Adcock vice chancellor Raymond Goas prelate Gerald W. Lanning master at arms Paul Spears master of work Porter Heinlein inside guard William Durant outside guard Harry Niil keeper of records and seals James Martin master of exchequer Porter Waugh master of finance.

James Martin Porter Waugh

Lancaster Youth Chosen for United States Chorus in Detroit

Charles Murphy of Lancaster has been selected to sing in a 6606 voice high school chorus representing the United States. The announcement came via Dr Hollis K Dann of New York University. The chorus will perform at the third National Chorus event in Detroit from February 20 to 24. Murphy is grandson of Mr and Mrs H W Harden of South Logan and Kermit Keller of Lancaster, age 20, was also chosen.

Birthday Party Honors Miss Faith Wright At East Hunter Street

Miss Faith Wright was guest of honor at a birthday party at her East Hunter Street home Wednesday evening for her seventeenth birthday. Contests and refreshments were enjoyed. Thelma Arnold received an award. Attendees included Dorothy Rizer, Ruby Huffines, Helen Bright, Fanchion Blackston, Margaret Little, Lois Bright, Gladys Campbell, Ruth Shultz, Naomi Spackey, and Madge Wright.

Faith Wright East Hunter Street Thelma Arnold Dorothy Rizer Ruby Huffines Helen Bright Fanchion Blackston Margaret Little Lois Bright Gladys Campbell Miss Arnold Ruth Shultz Naomi Spackey Madge Wright

Draping of Charter Ceremony by Dauhgters of Fora Honoring Laura Tennahill

Logan reports a Dauhgters of Fora ceremony at the hall Monday evening with public invited to drape the charter in memory of Laura Tennahill, an active member of the organization.

Logan Dauhgters Fora.honiag Laura Tennahill Or Fannigation

Revival to Close Sunday in Logan at United Brethren Church

Three week revival led by Rev. Dewey Whitwell of Nashville ends Sunday at United Brethren Church Logan. Large crowds attended with cooperation from other city churches and many reported conversions. Sunday's program includes three services with sermons on The Second Coming of Christ Here Able and Evolution of the Bible Which.

Logan Dewey Whitwell Nashville United Brethren Church United Brethren Whitwell T. P. Mooney B. C. Peters People Generalis

Boys Promise To Behave In Future In Nelsonville

Seven local boys aged between 8 and 13 were detained for a day at the City Building after admitting to forming gangs that raided milk routes, taking milk and customer money, and selling empties. they promised to stay home after 6:30 pm and respect others’ property.

Nelsonville George Bateman Bateman Fickman

Ladies' Aid quilting party and luncheon noted

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian Church held an all day quilting event at the church on Thursday. A noon two course dinner was enjoyed at Bishop's Restaurant. A report of six months' work was given by the secretary, with several members listed including Mrs. Alice Bean and Mrs. Sadie Steenrod among others.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church Bishop's Restaurant Iaat Alice Bean Sadie Steenrod Alice Dilcher Sophia Mann Ida Rosser Sophia North Lydia Nease Ida Auflick Rebecca Lowther Viola Keplar Magrie Evans Eva Horton Belle White Adda James Fanny Gettle Charles K. Grammer Elsie

Thursday Club Meets at Mrs Edington's Bridge Night

Mrs. Fred Edington of West Franklin Street hosted a bridge club gathering on Thursday evening. Guests included Mrs. Robert Veon Lorraine Ohio Miss Mary Sharp Miss Dorothy Vorbes and Miss Freda Smith. a 6 o'clock dinner preceded three tables of bridge with prizes for first and second high scores and a guest award.

Fred Edington West Franklin Street Robert Veon Lorraine Ohio Mary Sharp Dorothy Vorbes Freda Smith Leonard Cooley H. Ruble Vorhes

Soup Dinner Announced for Doanville Church Benefit

A soup dinner for Doanville Church fund proceeds will be at Miss Trene McDowell's home Saturday evening. The public is invited to attend.

Doanville Trene McDowell

Temperature Records From Lower Plaina Station

FE. W. Wolfe reports 19 degrees above zero this morning at Lower Plaina weather station. Yesterday morning was 12 degrees. The reports note rains in the southwestern United States.

Lower Plaina FE. W. Wolfe

Markets Open With Mixed Steel and Railroad Shares

New York markets opened with mixed directions as traders weighed the United States Steel Corp fourth quarter outlook. Steel shares swung from gains to losses, while railroad stocks showed strength and rails and utilities ended largely firm including lack of change for American Telephone.

New York United States Stec; Corporation Ers United States Steel Pennsylvania

Chicago Produce Prices and Receipts Summary

Chicago produce market notes show Feesa-market attendy receipts at 13.73 percent with extra firsts 2114-29 and firate 20 to 21. Ordinary and second grades range 16 to 18 and 13 to 15. Additional entries show Mutter-market tubs, extras 23 and firate 44, Aires 35 percent, seconds 54.28 percent. Cheese and young Americas figures listed as 2444-184 and 14 respectively.

Chicago Mutter Aires

Fresh poultry and dairy items listed with varied prices

The notice lists fresh receipts and live poultry prices by weight and type. It includes riutter creamery extras, standard and renovated items, and Maryland Pennsylvania rolls. Ducks and turkeys are priced by weight, with notes on sizes and freshness.

Cincinnati Livestock Prices Hold Steady Yet Varied

Holdover cattle at 450 pounds show slow to weak demand as hoosier and other calves scale above 219 pounds. Average weights range around 1649 to 210 pounds with prices $4.25 to $8.40 for 240 to 270 pounds, and 200 pounds down to $7.50. Prices mixed across weights with early declines noted.

Cincinnati

Athens County Red Cross elects eighteen directors

Eighteen Athens residents were elected to the Athens County Red Cross board at the annual meeting in the Athens Chamber of Commerce. The new board will meet Tuesday to elect an executive committee and officers. Miss Peart French was retained as executive secretary. The Ministerial Association pledged support to drought relief. Sixteen families in an Athens County township are being cared for by the Red Cross due to the drought.

Athens Athens County Red Cross Athens Chamber of Commerce T. W. Craig W. J. Gard Guy Saylor R. P. Imea H. Aine H. Harris Rogér.Connor T. M. Wolfe Forsyth Wilson Howard Cline Gibson FL. Kittle W. W. Ankenbrand BE. Cooper M. M. Kerr Carl Beasley Max Wilson Mies Peart French Athens County Ministerial Association Arlie Krussell Red Cross Miss French Athens County

Rail Time Card Athens Schedule Dated Daily Trains

Northbound trains depart and arrive at Athens with No 3 at 10 47 m No 9 at 7 46 p m No 2 at 11 22 a m No 6 at 8 19 p m Northbound No 33 leaves at 7 35 m No 37 at 6 30 p m Daily Southbound No 30 arrives 10 50 m No 34 daily 8 38 p m Westbound No 2 shows disrupted text with Sunday note 10 48 Om paily Except Sunday.

Athens Hocking Valley M Mi M. Ily Baltimore & Ohio Cessadabican

Market Report On Livestock Prices And Grades

The report shows varied cattle values with heavy weights around 8.25 per hundred, smooth weights near 650, and bulk offerings scarce. Cattle grades range from low cutters to vealers, with bulls around 3.40 and weights down to 6.50 for common and medium cattle. Sheep and other livestock prices listed include ewes at 2.3 per head.

Anita

Pittsburgh market dull as hogs and receipts fall

Hog receipts reach 1 800 with slow trading and lower bids. Veal and sheep quotes soften with choice veal up to 14 60 and fat lambs around 8 40 per hundredweight. Slaughter hogs steady as receipts around 100 and packing sows steady with no early activity reported.

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Produce Prices and Fresh Poultry Notes

Local market listing shows butter tubs priced, various meat cuts and poultry goods. Includes percentages and weights for items such as old roosters ducks geese and fresh killed poultry available at the nearby facility.

Pittsburgh Nennery

Unclear OCR fragment on dairy pricing and grading

Readable portions mention butterfat percentages and grading terms in a dairy product listing. The text appears garbled with misread numbers and labels, limiting a precise summary and identification of an event or entities.

Poultry Price Listings and Market Terms

The record shows various poultry prices per pound and lot terms including heavy fowls mid to high teens, medium birds around 17 to 18 cents, heavy broilers 23 to 38 cents, and other items like old cocks and stags. Also noted are patroon rates, weights, and occasional currency references such as 82.40 and 2.25 per 100 pounds for Russet potatoes.

Otatues Shatner Cleon Mt

Cincinnati Produce Putter Creamery Stock Report

The notice lists stock numbers 3 20 2 18 3 10 and butter fat at 21 with prices 24 22 20 for various grades. It references packing stock and case counts including ra firsta fireta seconds and nearby graded lots.

Tub

Kidnappers Confess In Detroit Kidnapping Plot

Police said Keor mien, a former policeman, and another suspect were held as principals in a plot to extort $100,000 from a wealthy Detroiter after kidnapping one of his two children. All have confused statements, authorities reported.

Detroit U.P Keor Mien

War Department awards contracts for new aircraft

Washington on January 22 reports the War Department signed ten contracts with aeronautical manufacturers for new airplanes and engines totaling 1,190,897.05 dollars.

Washington War Department Aeroenautical

Laborite Left Foes Deepen Mactonald Crisis

London sources report internal opposition from a hard left Labor group to Prime Minister Rameau Mactonald, compounding his administration’s troubles. The dispute signals growing intra party tensions and potential policy friction.

London Rameau Mactonald

McVay Baby Dies in Columbus Hospital

Barbara B. McVay five month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Don McVay of Leroy died this morning in Grant Hospital Columbus from bronchial trouble. She had been brought to Athens from Christmas visit with her grandparents Mr and Mrs John L Beckley. Private funeral services were held at 4:30 in the Weat Union Street Cemetery chapel conducted by Rev C M Coulter. The body was placed in the McVay crypt in the mausoleum.

Barbara B. McVay Don McVay Leroy Grant Hospital Columbus Athens Weat Union Street C. M. Coulter McVay

Sentiment Grows Over Japan Immigrant Policy Says Shidehara

Acting Foreign Minister Baron Shidehara says executions of Japanese in the United States under the 1924 Immigration Act have stirred strong public feeling in the country for seven years.

Torio United States Baron Shidehara

Cheaper To Live In 6.2 Percent Drop Across 32 Cities

The Department of Labor reports a 6.2 percent cost of living decrease in 32 cities for last year. Food led the drop with 7.2 percent in the second half, while overall declines averaged 3.4 percent. Detroit posted the largest yearly fall, 8.1 percent, and New York City registered a 6.4 percent decline.

Washington Department of Labor Detroit New York City

Bandit Robs Hotels in Gold Coast Tour

A poorly dressed thief who knew elevator operations robbed two hotels in Chicago's Gold Coast last night. He held up 22 people, tried to rob a third hotel, then calmly walked away. Police seek suspect described as shabbily dressed and skilled in lifting passengers.

Chicago Gold Coast

Firemen Save Representative Bakhead and Wife from Alabama

Firefighters rescued Representative William D. Bakhead and his wife from their apartment after flames spread from a neighboring house. The incident occurred in Washington on January 22.

Washington U.R William D. Bakhead Alabama

Four Die in Bayou Gun Battle Among Fur Trappers

In Point a la Hache Louisiana four men were killed today in a shooting duel between rival fur trappers in a bayou near the trading settlement.

Point A LA Hache U.P

Student replaces injured performer in Ohio Prep Follies skit

Marian Fluke of Zanesville will substitute for Jean Hay of Wilkinsburg in the Alpha Xi Delta skit at the Ohio University Prep Follies tonight after Miss Hay strained a leg ligament during practice and cannot participate.

Marian Fluke Zanesville Jean Hay Wilkinsburg Ohio University Prep Miss Hay

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