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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1931
Page
15
Local notes report Stewart Rome Township High School closing Tuesday due to an epidemic of scarlet fever. The item also lists several visits, moves, and social events around Guysville, Columbus, Athens, Bethany, Pomeroy, and surrounding areas, including clergy, families, and pupils with perfect attendance, plus a courtesy shower for Lloyd Copeland.
The value of a car drops after leaving the showroom but its service life remains strong. Many buyers choose used cars via Autos for Sale advertisements.
A crowded social note lists many attendees at a card party and oyster supper in honor of Mrs Charles Pastor and her daughter Grace of Ft Dodge Iowa. Guests include Mrs Ethel Robinson and daughters Vere and Gene Athens. Mr Clift Laughlin and son Den. Mr Ralph Wright Cannonville. Mr George Starkeyart and daughter Fern. Herman Pierce Guysville. Mr and Mrs Guy Spaulding Athens. Mr and Mrs BR Dye and Betty Lou Vurkersburg. Mr and Mrs Free Laughlin and Lauree Stewart. hosts Mr and Mrs Charles McBee and children Ruth Gina Nell Frederick.
Dr W S Ellis Meigs County health commissioner announces a diphtheria prevention program for children under ten during the week of November 8 with parental consent required before treatment. The article also notes school dismissal for a teachers association meeting in Athens and lists various local visits, social events, and moves among residents.
Orville Shingler reports a pumpkin kept from last year in perfect state of preservation and another raised this year weighing 68 pounds. Clarence Penrod killed a large blacksnake last Saturday while hauling wood. Emmy Jane Phillips, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Phillips, married William Shepherd in Kentucky Saturday. The newlyweds were given an old fashioned beiling Afor iday night. Relatives hosted at the home for Mr and Mrs Arthur Deeter Sunday included Mr and Mrs Amos Bretz and son Ralph, Mr and Mrs Clyde Denter and daughter Letty of Athens, Mr and Mrs Clyde Parsons and sons Clair and Howard of Amesville, Mr and Mrs Stanley Deeter and baby of Carlisle. Mr and Mrs Charles Nagle attended the funeral of Jack Gears, a brother-in-law, at Nelsonville Thursday. John Shannon, a former resident, was greeting acquaintances here this week. The Mission Church Sunday School held a picnic outing Saturday. Will Holdren was visiting his daughter, Mrs Mildred Shingler. The B and O trackmen here had only two days work this week.
Mineral Merritt Martin visited his home Sunday. Rev and Mrs B F Hughes and no children and Mr and Mrs Or ville Crow of Carbondale dined with Mr and Mrs Zaliman Crow. They attended Sunday School at the M E Church where Hughes preached. Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Idrus Arnold’s daughter born Monday October 26.
Funeral services for Thomas Richards ards 46 who died Friday October 23 of typhoid fever at their home near Torch were held Monday at the Baptist Church conducted by Rev R O L Derrick of Caolville. Burial was in the church cemetery. Relatives from a distance attending included two sisters Alsha Richards and daughter Mr and Mrs Bibbie and children of Akron and a brother Jesse Richards of Wellsburg O Miss Leota Rusack of Alfred O won over the weekend most of Mr and Mrs Leo Johnson. Leota lived with them for years before going to Hee with her aunt Mrs Stout at Alfred.
Shawnee resident Mr Hill Crawford is spending the week end with relatives in Columbus. Mr Jack Murphy was on business in New Straitsville Thursday. Miss Agatha Treadwell is visiting friends in Athens. Mr Clyde Russell was in Newark on business Friday. Miss Isabelle Moliencamp is unable to be out after confinement.
An Athens convention of the Southeastern Ohio Education Association caused Friday to be a no school day. Mrs Earl DeVore of McCuneville visited relatives Thursday. Mrs Ernest Canter attended a Me Bekah Lodge school of instruction at Ganville and Utica. Mr and Mrs Griff Jenkins also attended. Mrs Mae Davin Tam Herbert and Mrs Mary Jane Jones of Newark attended a Pocahontas masquerade. Shawnee residents joined a New Straitsville masquerade dance Thursday evening. Joe Peterson was in Athens on business Friday and Saturday.
Amesville residents Jessie and Annie Lovell of Mart etts hosted their bridge club at the Ames Inn on Wednesday afternoon with guests Mrs O Mi Lovell and daughter Mrs G Linscott. Esther Glass of the M 3 Sunday School was hosted Tuesday evening by Mrs Dorothy Jago assisted by Mrs Hattie Inman. Jago’s house was seasonally decorated and refreshments were served. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Shoemaker of Columbus and Mroo and Mrs H J Phenste and Ernest of Fleming visiting the Turners. Mrs Jancy Dyson of Atholics and sister Mrs a F Linscott of Marion visited Wednesday.
Neighbors in Halloween attire surprised Mrs. Runnion for her birthday hosting a party at Mr. and Mrs. L. Runnion’s home. Forty guests enjoyed cake and candies buried by Mrs. ROM, with table decorations and refreshments. Multiple local residents mentioned in brief social notes attended various visits and gatherings. The Carth Township school closed due to scarlet fever, and several local families were noted visiting relatives and friends across nearby towns.
Christian Church Class No 6 enjoyed a masquerade party hosted by Mrs Hassell with pumpkin pie sandwiches and cider. Prizes went to Dorothy Gilbert Betty Norris and Mildred Estep. Guests and members listed. Summit Grange to host Election Day dinner and supper. Dr and Mrs Porterfield plus other relatives visited for Ella Jacksons sixty eighth birthday. Mr and Mrs George Botto visit from Edgewood Arsenal Md.
Friends and relatives report Sergeant Botto connected with the Chemical Warfare Service at Edgewood. Mrs. Nancy Hanning, Mrs. Ella Sianalae, and brother Charles Flawsers of Clarks Chapel spent Sunday with Ny and Mrs. Harold Stright. The Hannines plan to move to Coolville this week. Mrs. Liv Carman, visiting her daughter Mrs. Alonso Perry at Coolville, returned home Sunday.
Oct 31 Local high school teachers held an educational meeting Friday causing an extra holiday for students. Several ill pupils Glenn Mooreie Bobbie Dishow and Margaret Drum improved from scarlet fever. Local visits included Mr and Mrs Bud Clark and son Jean of Columbus with Mrs Margaret Le mean and Mrs Lon Reynolds. Junior Halloween dance and a parade were held at the high school with Mackie Thar man arranging. An explosion damaged a brick wall weeks ago and Mitchellbe is recovering. Halloween party honored Budd Otey. Football talk and attendance at a Monnie meeting noted.
Richland Avenue residents report a community pool gathering with Mr and Mrs Brown and other locals listed among attendees. Notes mention a funeral at the Garden, a change in store ownership, rally day at the P Church with services and a children’s program, and a birth announcement from Columbus. Announcements also note Ladies Aid rescheduling due to a cooking school at the church.
Stocks recouped losses after a volatile week amid European political tensions and domestic industrial concerns. Automakers slowed production while retail trade remained spotty, with several banks reporting declines and Dayton Trust Company closing and being taken over by state banking authorities.
The piece discusses vague market outlook with hopes for a recovery but cautions that sentiment alone cannot revive the market. It notes changes in payoffs and investor expectations, while warning that durability depends on broader adjustments and sustained demand.
New York markets closed the week on a firmer note with prices edging up fractions to two points across many issues. Trading showed uneven strength as utilities and rails fluctuated while industrials and select shares refrained from large moves amid cautious sentiment.
Market activity shows lower price movement prevailing on the New York curb with trading around the 20,000 share level. Oil and energy stocks faced declines while some refiners and oil services firms posted slumps amid late week pressure.
Market watchers note a hotter tone in bond trading at YORE Ontario as investors react to weeklong shifts in yields. The report highlights notable activity in Treasuries and corporate issues, with traders tracking rate expectations and sector rotations amid unsettled risk sentiment.
The Timor market reports varied poultry and produce prices with mixed quality notes while Cincinnati and Chicago markets show butter creamery activity and receipts. Wheat and corn quotes are listed with mixed premiums, while early December commodity prices reflect general market conditions and regional supply levels.
The report details mixed livestock quotes across Cincinnati and Pittsburgh markets with bids and receipts. Prices show small gains and declines in cattle and hog categories, noting mostly steady to firm trends, lighter volumes, and varying weights.
In this note the author cautions gardeners about crocus planting depth. Planting too deep can hinder root development and reduce bloom, while shallow planting risks poor establishment and erosion. Emphasizes precise depth to ensure robust growth and flowering.
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