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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1934

Page

9

Messengers Offer Ads Claiming to Rebate Losses

A scattered ad notice promises readers a check to offset losses and mentions transfer announcements. The fragment hints at policy references and possible advertising tactics without clear details.

Cottage bargains and fishing trip offer ads

The notice suggests people head to cottages for fishing and that many bargains await. if a desired cottage is not found, readers are encouraged to place an advertisement to find or offer properties.

Columbus Motor Express seeks route expansions and equipment changes

Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is asked to approve increased equipment and new routes for Columbus Motor Express Inc. The proposal lists extensive route expansions from Columbus to Coshocton Mt Gilead Newark Athens Zanesville and more, plus changes in vehicles and trailers. Bids for coal delivery to Chauncey-Dover schools are also invited with deadline August 20.

Columbus Motor Ere Commiision Ohio Columbus Coshocton Tranway Mt. Gilead Galena Sunbury Pike Centerbury Utica Centerby Johnstown County Granville Newark Galeta Ante Transpor Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Columbus Motor Express, Inc E. Naghten Chauncey-Dover Board of Education Chauncey-Dover Bacatieti AR Simpson

Drunk Driving Fines Hike Warned by Athens Mayor

Athens County Mayor Len B. McCune warned residents charged with driving while intoxicated that penalties will rise. First offense now carries at least a $100 fine and six month license suspension. maximums reach $500 and one year. The move follows the Fred Porter case, with Porter fined $100 and six months suspension. Porter, father of seven, has until Saturday to pay.

Len B. McCune Athens County Fred Porter Porter Sugar Creek E. 8 Finsterwald 1St Union Street McCant

Water Pump Installation Under Way At Athens Waterworks

Athens city officials say the new water pump will be installed this week at the Waterworks. C. W. Gross, service director, announced a 24 hour test will follow once the pump is ready, with engineers and the supplier present.

Athens City C. W. Gross

Reds Edge Cincinnati In Narrow Baseball Finish

The Reds were edged by Cincinnati in a tight game with late scoring. Key players included Freitas and Lombardi for Cincinnati and Lombardi and Moore for the Reds, with errors by Lombardi Freitas and Moore contributing to the final margins.

Freitas Cincinnat Lombardi Moore

Local social notes from Langsville and nearby towns

Langsville residents and neighbors visit relatives and spend weekends in Achens Rutland Akron Columbus Huntington Wadsworth and Athens. Families mentioned include the Browns Whitmers Hunt McKnight and Stevens with references to reunions and hospital procedures.

Val Hunt Ralph Hunt Aurora Rex Edmundson Sons of Columbus L. V. Hunt W. E. Nelson Haley Rutland Sun Bernice Ledlie Huntington W. Va Naomi Stevens Athens R. F. Whitmer Everett McKnight

Transcription-like list of names and codes

A dense OCR fragment lists numerous individuals with alphanumeric codes and partial surnames, resembling a roster or ledger extract. The text appears to be a sequence of names followed by numeric identifiers, with scattered punctuation and spacing.

Graduates at Ohio Number 145 set for Aug 8 commencement

One hundred forty five students at Ohio University have applied for diplomas for the summer commencement exercises in Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Friday morning Aug 8. President E B Bryan will deliver the address as the 130th academic year closes. A three week post session will follow with a conference based study method.

Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium E. B. Bryan Athens

Earl Combs Injured Out for Remainder of Season

Earl Combs, veteran Yankee outfielder, suffers a skull fracture and broken collarbone after colliding with the left field stand while leap catching a fly ball against the St. Louis Browns. The injury ends his season and clears the way for Babe Ruth to rejoin the lineup.

ST. Louis Earl Combs New York St. Louis Browns Combs Babe Ruth

Alpha Gamma Delta Relocates Near Campus Property

Alpha Gamma Delta sorority moved yesterday from the Moore property to the Jones property on University Terrace, formerly occupied by Beta Theta Pi. The site was repainted and papered with modern plumbing lighting and new partitions removed. A house warming will follow the semester opening. Mary Francis Reeves, sorority president, stated the plans.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority C. ©. Moore E. J. Jones University Terrace Beta Theta Pi Mary Francis Reeves

Sarazen Falls Behind Barron at PGA Championship Halftime

Gene Sarazen, defending champion and betting favorite, trails Herman Barron of New York by two holes at the midway point of their 36 hole first round in the PGA Championship played at Park Club, Buffalo.

Partipilo Save of Birth Fireman A. E. Boyd Ends in Death

Marion, July 25. Jane Partipilo who was saved at birth four days ago by an inhalator operated by city fireman A. E. Boyd died today. The infant had survived a critical early life threatening condition after the intervention.

Marion Jane Partipilo A. E. Boyd

FERA Workers Grading Hanlin Avenue for Brick Paving

FERA workers grade Hanlin Avenue with plans to pave it in brick later. Property owners are to pay part of the cost, but arrangements are not yet finalized.

Hanlin Avenue FERA

Citizens Central Bank Report From Nelsonville Ohio June 25

Bank condition report for Citizens Central Bank Nelsonville Ohio as of June 25 shows total assets of 384 962 24 with loans and discounts and cash items among key figures. Officers James Sharp cashier and directors Julius Fischer Stuart Hoodlett attest to the accuracy of the statement sworn May 1934 before Notary Charles G. Pritchard.

Citizens Central Bank Nelsonville Ohio Sound OF Athens James James Sharp Charles G. Pritchard Ata Julius Fischer Stuart Hoodlett

Stock market steadies with heat and drought in headlines

New York trading mixed as the market attempted a mild rally with uneven gains for United States Steel and several majors while Case rebounded from yesterday. Heat driven crop damage and drought headlines influenced cautious sentiment amid modest industry and power consumption shifts.

New York Case United States Smelting Chrysler Santa Fe Bethlehem American Smelting United States Rubber Pullman American Telephone United States Steel Wall Street The Iron Age Edison Electric Institute

Treasury cash in and out shows July deficit and gold assets

The Treasury on July 23 reported receipts of 10 917 314 40 expenditures 17 197 420 60 and a balance of 2 505 481 410 04. Customs for the month ran 14 405 611 14 while fiscal year receipts total 178 275 207 33 with expenditures 693 712 540 41 including emergency outlays 190 264 316 87, leaving an excess of 9 215 497 248 48. Gold assets stand at 7 904 335 276 07.

Treasury Washington

Livestock market report from Pittsburgh sale

Hogs 170 to 240 pounds 5.25 average, 250 to 300 pounds 4.75 to 5.10, sows down 100, cattle steady to mixed with steers 5.50 to 6.50, heifers 3.15 to 4.50, fat cows 3.95 to 4.50, calves steady to 5.50, sheep and lambs weaker with lambs 7.25 to 7.40 top. yearlings down.

Hog and cattle market report with mixed prices

Hog sales total 3 600 with 1 082 direct and through trades. Early weights 160 to 250 pounds mostly 4.80 top for light hogs. 200 to 250 pounds better. Cattle at 425 commercial 446 government calves 350. slow market with few steers and heifers at 5 50 down to 2. Cows mostly 203 and down, cutters 75 to 175. Sheep 1 578 with scarce demand and fat lamb bids down to 6 50 or lower.

Hartman Granted Divorce In Athens County Court

Hartman was granted a divorce and restoration of her maiden name Margaret Ford in Athens County Common Pleas Court Tuesday. She had sued Harold Hartman for divorce alleging wilful absence for three years. They were married in 1925.

Hartman Margaret Ford Athens County Common Pleas Court Harold Hartman

95 New Cars Sold in County This Month

Ninety five new cars have been sold in Athens County thus far this month according to Ruth Burdette, clerk of courts. Ninety are passenger cars and five are trucks. This compares with 63 new cars in July last year and 111 in June this year versus 73 in June last year.

Athens County Ruth Burdette

Substantial Relief Predicted in Weather Outlook

The Columbus weather forecast expects substantial relief within 36 hours as a high pressure area moves from Eastern Montana toward the Canadian border. The anti cyclonic system is forecast to pass eastward over 36 to 48 hours, with relief likely by Thursday night or Friday.

Columbus Montana Canadian

Libbey Owens Ford Glass Co reports 1934 first half earnings rise

Toledo dispatch reports Libbey Owens Ford Glass Co net earnings for the first half of 1934 at 2,592,319, up 375,236 from 1933. Company officials say a regular quarterly dividend of 30 cents per share will be paid to holders of record August 31.

Toledo Libbey-Owens- Pord Glass Company Firet

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