Trade Winds: Early Year Optimism Buoys Cleveland Economy
The Union Trust Company Cleveland notes renewed confidence from a speedy Reconstruction Finance Corp. establishment. It highlights improving bond prices, higher December payrolls in Cleveland and Detroit, modest December job losses in New York State, and a possible auto industry rebound as January shows stronger showings and new models. Still, it cautions against expectant broad gains in 1932 amid railroad and unemployment challenges.
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Weather prophets retract winter predictions in southeast Ohio
Weather forecasters who warned of a severe winter based on animal coats and corn husks now admit errors. New observations show unusually mild days and experts expect a milder rest of winter, though springlike spells may fade as the season continues.
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Ohio
New Outbreak Fares Honolulu Riot Clash
Anger over He Wali reform spreads as a Honolulu incident escalates into near riot between white residents and Hawaiians. A fight involving a woman and a broker allegedly sees a navy lieutenant and his brother attacked, prompting a Hawaiian uprising police say. Lieut Charles Lynch and Howard Lynch narrowly escaped a mob while trying to park near a Waikiki Beach tavern.
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Hiker Rufus Walks On to Meet Hoover in Athens Visit
Rufus Enters Athens on his long walk to Danville after delivering three messages to President Hoover from Danville officials. He has walked 1,500 miles and plans four more weeks to finish. He recalls Spanish American War service and hopes to lecture 40,000 students on return.
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Walker
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Vinton County Teams Join With Jackson
The first Vinton County Basketball Tournament will be held at Hamden on February 26 and 27. McArthur Wilkesville Zaleski and Hamden will compete as Jackson and Vinton Counties continue their joint event. A girls game at each session and a free throw contest will boost the program.
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Vinton County
Hamden
Jackson
Vinton
Wilkesville
Zaleski
Nellie the Dog Captivates Western Union Camp
Nellie a bull dog attached to the Western Union line gang near Athens attracts visitors at the six railroad cars on the siding by Union Station. She loves foreman W P Young and is a noted mail carrier in small towns, though cats can distract her. Nellie is praised for intelligence and fondness for the doodlebug stories tell of her roaming philanderings.
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Athens
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Luhrig
Shenandoah Valley Markers Draw Tourists to Scenic Spots
A Northern Virginia travel sketch highlights the Shenandoah Valley along the Lee Highway with Page Valley sights, Massanutten districts, and cave formations. It cites Hope Farm and Egypt House cellars, Luray’s court house architecture, Skyland resort, and the Shenandoah National Park spanning over 325000 acres.
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Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Page Valley
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Luray District
Massanutten Mountains
Massanutten
Page County
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New Market
Hope Farm
Egypt House
Page
Shenandoah River
Phil Sheridan
Skyland
Shenandoah National Park
Sperryville
Blue Ridge
Thornton Gap
Piedmont
Belpre Man Samuel Wilcoxen Dies at 87
Marietta Ohio dispatch reports Samuel Wilcoxen 87 of Belpre died Saturday at his home after infirmities. Funeral services set for Tuesday 2 p.m. at Belpre A B Church with interment in Rockland Cemetery. Survived by widow Mary and five children including William Belpre and Samuel Parkersburg, plus siblings Thomas Belpre and Elizabeth Vincent. Grandchildren number 15 and four great grandchildren.
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Samuel Wilcoxen
Cutler
Jessie Wharton
Benjamin Wilcoxen
Parkersburg
Thomas Wilcoxen
Elizabeth Rarick
Vincent
Make This Model at Home Pattern 2265
The ad promotes Pattern 2265 for a smart little girl dress with a scalloped yoke and inverted pleats. Sizes 2 4 6 8 require specific fabric. percale broadcloth seersucker or dimity recommended. Price 15 cents per pattern. catalog and pattern together 25 cents. address orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York City.
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Anne Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West Ath Street
New York City
Hoover Policy On Destitute Now Opposed
In Washington a fight over aid to the destitute grows as Sen Costigan and Sen La Follette back a 375 million relief bill. The administration would place feeding shelter and medical care on states and communities, risking a Senate defeat and potential House cuts to Hoover’s budget.
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Lafoellette
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Bainbridge Safecrackers Hit Three Stores on Main Street
A four man gang exploited a street lighting outage in Bainbridge to burglarize Hedrick Drug Co Ingle Hardware Co and J W Steadman filling station on Main Street early Sunday. They blew two safes and escaped with about 300 dollars in cash guns and merchandise. Victims were the three local businesses located centrally.
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Chillicothe
Bainbridge
Hedrick Drug Company
Ingle Hardware Company
J. W. Steadman
Local Health Demonstration At Berry Hotel Athens Ohio
A male audience is invited to a free demonstration at the Berry Hotel in Athens Ohio on Friday January 29 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Attendees are advised to avoid breathing devices and unnecessary medical procedures as risks are noted. The notice states only white people may attend and that the speaker will tour this section in this city.
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Alleghenies
Rockingham Springs
Spottswood
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Churchville
North River
Harrisonville
Staunton
Berry Hotel
Athens
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