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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1929
Page
9
A dense OCR page lists business services jobads real estate and merchandise along with auctions legal notices and bank notices. It mentions building materials home goods farming produce sales and livestock in scattered fragments and includes foreclosures notices from Athens county banks and a mortgage action in Downville Ohio.
Seven dry raids targeted homes in Nelsonville region. John Rosser of Snopville was fined for possession of 1 1 2 gallons of beer and jailed on default. Rosser’s son and Melissa Carsey of Road Wan faced similar charges with fines of 106 dollars and 209 dollars respectively. Lawmen Dalton Carpenter Ator and Leonard led the operations.
Washington officials moved to curb gun use by dry agents along the Canadian border after a shooting involving a man and a boy. Assistant Secretary Meymour Tow Mah said inquiries will guide possible disciplinary steps, with self defense as the standard before any court defense. President Hoover urged strict enforcement and warned against firearm draws, stressing defensive use only to prevent felonies.
The Athens County Deput State Supervisor of Election will bids in their office in the City of Athens on June 35 1929 at 7:00 p m for August primary. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the board David Johnson Clerk June 4 7 12.
Market notes show butter at 46 cents per pound. Firsts 42 cents, others 30 to 39 cents. Eggs listed at 40 cents and chicken eggs at 16 cents for the Ridge area.
The Logan Gas Company merges with the Onte Fuel Gas Company, promising no radical policy changes but improved facilities and service. Officials say the towns served by Logan gain backing by two major regional gas companies with expanded production and distribution capacity. The consolidation also ties the company to the Columbia Gas and Electric Corporation, the world’s largest gas producer, expanding its network.
Officials announced the Logan Pocket Consolidation with Ohio Fuel Gas, stating no staff changes and continued reliability. The Ohio Fuel Gas Company plans multi town operations and new attributing concerns, while assuring service continuity and water supply reliability.
Wilford Grimes, 14, of east of Stewart, left home this morning for an unknown destination. His father, Wills Grimes, is asking Athens police to help locate him. The boy has a history of wandering and was last seen wearing overalls, a work shirt, and shoes. he is about four feet four inches tall with a dark complexion.
Arthur Watkins executive secretary of the National Council of Parent and Teacher Associations will speak Friday afternoon June 21 at 1 30 p m to the Ohio Education Association Teacher Section program in Cedar Point The topic will be The Educational Aspects of the Parent Teacher Movement Mrs Watkins has led Parent-Teacher courses at Columbia University summers. A noon luncheon for all uncreated Parent-Teacher members will follow with reservations needed Lender state president Ohio Council Parent-Teachers Mrs Watkins and state board members will attend
Donald Les Sanborn son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Sanborn of Hathaway Addition Athena died Tuesday morning from kidney trouble born May 2 with two brothers Harry 16 and Franklin 6 funeral services at the home at 2 30 Thursday burial in Clarks Chapel cemetery
Wheat prices fell sharply in early trading in Chicago as the Senate refused to pass the farm relief bill removing support. Market activity showed a quick drop as traders reacted to the outcome.
Frarie Tombardi, a young Oak outfielder, was hitting close to .490 after the first month of play in the Pacific Coast League, showing early offensive promise.
Rail time card details Northbound trains depart Athens at various morning and evening times including No 3 at 10 32 am and No 9 at 7 40 am. Southbound trains depart Athens around 11 15 am and 8 15 pm with arrival times noted for No 30 at 1 15 pm. Also listed are weekly and daily trains with routes to Montion Westbound and Castle lines.
LAS VEGAS Nevada June 12 UP Leonard Kip Rhinelander a member of New York society with a new residence announced that he will sue for divorce from Alice Jones Rhinelander within weeks. His attorney H Harmon stated the action was filed in a New York court.
A brief item notes a meeting today where Aero 12 faced off against two opponents described as vic ttums of bit-slip and jew riders, highlighting the outcome of the confrontation.
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