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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1934
Page
9
A report notes that hatred of Germans is considered a motive in Ohio's phantom killings. It cites Mr. P. D. Hawkins at his home 175 East Mill Street as critically ill after a long illness.
James L. Patrick was fined one dollar by Mayor Len B. McCune yesterday after a traffic violation. The small-town incident shows the municipal court’s emphasis on enforcement and accountability.
Court filing by Ira J. Fulton Superintendent of Banks seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on Lot 582 in J. W. Allens Second Addition Glouster Athens County Ohio. Defendants Clyde S. Price and Adda Price must answer by August 1934 or lose any claimed interest.
A fragmented timetable lists trains including New York Central North No 2 and No 9 Chesapeake and Ohio No 30 and No 37, Baltimore and Ohio West Bound No 1 National Limited and No 3 Diplomat, with daily and daily except Sunday services and various departure times.
Market shows steady to firm demand with价格s near last week. Cattle receipts around 600 with varied quality. steers $5.00–$5.50, heifers $4.00–$5.00, fat cows up to $3.25, stockers $2.50–$3.90, bulls $3.80–$4.50. Veal around $3.60–$5.15. sheep and lambs mixed with good lambs $6.30, feeders $3.30–$4.50, wethers $3.40–$3.80. Hogs steady to slightly lower for 180–200 lb. range. most weights $4.85–$5.25, sows $3.50–$4.75. General demand reported strong for commercial calves and grass-fat cattle. holding light lambs advised. Market totals: hogs 4,000. sheep 1,550. cattle 30.
A partial bank balance sheet shows assets including cash and due from banks, bonds and securities, banking house, and other property. The document includes figures and a sworn statement by cashier Geo. R Iles confirming the record's truthfulness.
New York July 31 AP reports dull market before last week's break. Early dealings show minor recessions in United States Steel American Telephone Standard Oil of California and Westinghouse. Chrysler General Motors United States Smelting and American Commercial Alcohol held steadier tone.
Frank Bowman of Somerset and William Gessel of Maita were arrested Saturday by Athens Highway patrol for motor law violations. Bowman pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was fined. Gessel pleaded guilty to misuse of license plates and was fined plus costs.
H IL McDonald files suit in Athens County Common Pleas against the Industrial Commission of Ohio seeking workmen’s compensation after gas exposure from the Millfield mine explosion on Nov 6 1930. Waivers granted for Wesley B Lawrence 5 and Isabelle Cotton 55 in Athens plus James Sorrell 24 and Clara Bentley 16 in Milfield and Modoc. State Relief approves an $11 207 project to repave Wear State Street with FERA crews. Guardian appointed for Robert Lee Mariner by Judge Johnson of Athens County Probate Court.
Market steady with current receipts listed for Baltimore and Pittsburgh. Prices span eggs, butter, poultry, beans, cabbage, corn, lettuce, okra, tomatoes, and potatoes with varying wholesale quotes, receipts, and grades. Treasury figures show July receipts and expenditures, balance, and yearly totals.
The baby lion that died at the Athens Tourist Camp is now preserved in fluid at the Manafield Museum on Rece Street. The museum has added a five foot wooden airplane and a Civil War regimental flag to its curios collection.
Betty Jane Garner plans a summer with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson in Ak Ron. Mre Mable Bowers stays with witing relatives in Columbus, Mrs Lou Nutters with relatives in Obetz Junction. Gerald Garner to spend summer with uncles Ralph and Don Keeton of Adena. Visitors to Mr and Mrs Clarence Garner include Mr and Mrs Murray Barstow of Buchtel and others from Columbus, Murray City and Nelsonville. Ambrose Gears announce birth of a son with grandparents Clara Gears and Joshua Matheny. Charles Johnson Jr Detroit arrives with brother Henry Johnson. A. F. Evans of Logan visited. Dora Potter spent Wednesday with daughter Christina in Longstreth. John Lonberger died from heat prostration.
Vernon Miller aged 40 imprisoned for burglary and larceny in Knox County fled from the State Prison farm in London yesterday. Miller was sentenced to serve from one to fifteen years and is at large.
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