Better Times Are Coming in 1932 Clapper
Raymond Clapper reports from Washington that 1932 is seen by business leaders as a year of gradual improvement, not a boom. Ford predicts a decade of sound prosperity, led by foreign trade and higher prices for wheat and cotton. Recovery hinges on returns in copper, coal, timber, and stable transportation and manufacturing linked to those core commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Clapper
United Press
Washington
Konnes
Kansas City
Henry Ford
America
Bank Tax Date Set November 4 Return Date For Ohio
Ohio banks and building and loan institutions face a tax filing window under a new law. The State Tax Commission fixed November 4 as the return date for taxable deposits and required institutions to list funds on deposit as of November 24. Returns must be filed between January 1 and April 1. Tax is assessed at two mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
State Tax Commission
Schools Attendance Totals by Athena County Districts
A county report shows 5927 children enrolled in Athena County village and rural schools this year, with 4424 in elementary grades. High school totals reach 502 students. Districts list varied enrollments from Albany Consolidated with 181 high school and 267 elementary to York Township with 418 elementary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena County
Tmmbla
York Townships
Albany Consolidated
Ames-Bern
Athens
Euchiel
Canasn Township
Carbondale
Carthage Township
Happy Hollow
Jacksonville
Jacksonville-Trimbie
Lunrig
the Plain
Rome
Sloot
Elementar Slade
Sthagl
Trimble Township
Greens Run
Hollister
Trimble Vilage
Troy Township
Waterloo Township
York Township
Two Day Farm Meet Planned in Amesville
Amesville plans a two day meeting of the Independent Farmers Institute for December 1 and 2 in the high school auditorium. Prominent speakers include Forrest G Hall E A Taylor Alex Root and Ralph Maso. Sessions feature opening remarks by Noe Charles Kuhns and music by the school orchestra. Lunch by the Parent-Teacher Association and a post event program on Wednesday include reports on resolutions and officer nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Amesville Independent Farmers’ Institute
Forrest G. Hall
Wilmington
E. A. Taylor
Ohio University
Alex Root
Athens County
Ralph Maso
West Virginia State Poultry Plant
Taylor
Charles Kuhns
Institute
OG. Hell
Philipps
W. Va
W. Va. State Poultry Coop. Minstrels In Charge of R. L. Maxon
F G Hall
Ale. Roat
T. H. Johnson
Parent-Teacher Association
A. Teylor
P.G Hall
Joe McHitnick
Robert Herekson
Melnet Henry
Alexander Smith
Vesta Thompaor
Grain Show Highlighted By Vocational Boys Event
Miss Merna Mills Mina Louise Linscott and Mr J McKitrick participate in a feature alongside a slated srult and grain show sponsored by the Vocational Agriculture Boys program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merna Mills
Mina Louise Linscott
Ohio University Opens Reading Room for Women
A reading room for women students at Ohio University is now located in Weet Wing near East Union Street. Dean Irma Voigt says it serves both students and faculty members and mirrors the Men's Union room in purpose. The space has been decorated and furnished by the university with help from the Women's League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Weet Wing
East Union Street
University
Irma Voigt
Women's League
License Plate Sale Begins For 1932 Vehicle Fees
Chauffeurs must renew licenses under new rules. Tags issued by Dec 31 based on horsepower and vehicle weight. Passenger car rates range from 3 to 25 dollars by horsepower. Commercial vehicle taxes scale from 75 cents to 2.25 per hundred pounds over 2,000 pounds. Motorcycles set at 5 to 8 dollars plus sidecar fees. Purchasers urged to secure tags after Dec 1 as work increases. South East Ohio Motor Club offices at Hotel Berry ready to serve members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
Gtocery
Ceat Yard
Johnson
Costa
South East Ohio
HN. Burgett
Ohio University to form freshman radio quartet
A freshman male quartet to feature in Ohio University musical circles will be formed at the start of the second term. Members include Ray Stephany and Robert Batchelder, now enrolled, with Charles Bronkin and Charles Wolf who recently graduated from Cleveland Heights High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio University
Ray Stephany
Robert Batchelder
Charles Bronkin
Charles Wolf
Florida
Cleveland Heights High School
David Todd
David ‘Todd
Hia
Ohio
Jury Dismissed In Canton Man Conspiracy Case
In Cleveland on November 28 a federal jury failed to reach a verdict in the case of John Gust one of three defendants from Canton charged with conspiring to violate the liquor law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John Gust
Atendants
Canton
Tiger Coloring Contest Draws 103 Entries From Local Schools
The Messenger Animal Contest drew 103 colorings from Trimble Amesville Guyaville and other villages as young artists aged 6 to 12 attempted to color a Bengal tiger. Winners include Heith Lehman 11 from Nelsonville who won $1 in the 9 to 12 group, with honorable mentions for Helen Moore and Charles Carper. The next subject will be Mountain Sheep with plans for continued weekly judging and two $2 prizes each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biny
Boy
Trimble
Amesville
Guyaville
Otter
Lin Yahat
Heith Lehman
Nelsons
Helen Moore
Coolville
Charles Carper
Pomeroy
Charles
George
Irene Miner
Dorothy Ann Johnson
Margate Addington
Gere Addington
Lola Mae Clark
Bonnie Jean Sayre
Dona Mac Sayre
Guysvills
Eda Starkey
Jennie Ashcraft
Lurene Buck
Louise Bretz
Clifford Bretz
Thomas Grim
Winifred Norris
Paulets McLaughlin
Sill Chesser
Blanche Fuller
Shirley Asbcrait
Mary Norris
Clarence Fuller
Garnette Kungenburg
Juanita Willard
Richard Coen
Meredith
Sundsy Messenger
Sol A. Stephan
Colonel Stephan
Messenger Fund
Messenger
Dean Watts Chubb
Athens County
Schoos
Suiday Messenger
Wessenger
Athens
Blessenger
Ond
Messenger Annreal
Four Sessions for Institute at Sharpsburg
The Aunt Hermon Farmers Institute will run December 2 and 3 with four sessions. Forrest Hall Wilmington and FE A Taylor of Ohio University headline talks on growing green gold and rural topics. The program includes school presentations, posters, and prizes for best displays and produce from Plantsville and Ammonite High School districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpsburg
Afuunt
Hermon Farmers’ Institute
Forret
Barrett
Forrest Halt
H. Bing
Athens
Elfate
Polly Anna Armstrong Thursdey
Mayunt Hermon
Jonnie Loetler
Southeastern Ohio Young People in Play at University
Southeastern Ohio Young People in Play staged a Christmas production at Yun Yo University Lew b Straitsville on December 10. Students perform in two afternoon shows at the University Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Catherine Buinkenship of New Strainville plays the title role, with Jack Hwanson of ens as Diccon and Ira Potts of New Strasville as Madge. Brie Michael, a Silver Mirror winner from Parkersbury, W Va, also has a role in the campus beauty contest context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yun Yo University
Lew B Straitsville
Shimmer Gutton
University Alumni Memorial Auditorum
Biga
Catherine Buinkenship
New Strainville
Jack Hwanson
Ens
Ban Te
Diccon
Ira Potts
Bridge Across Ohio Favored Near Portland
Portland area discusses plans for a new Ohio River bridge and a road from Ravenswood Ferry to Portland as part of a state system. Officials expect the route to shorten travel to Athens and Columbus, with a river crossing at the Racine Portland junction and a park island for tourists commemorating the Civil War battle. Farmers hope improved markets and mail service, plus possible cannery investment, would benefit Ohio and West Virginia communities along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Plana
Ohio River
Meiga County
Ohio Highway
Ravenswood Ferry
Fortland
Athens
Columbus
St. Marys
W. Va
Buckeye
Grant District
Jackson County
West Virginia
Ohie
Parkersburg
Pomeroy
Ohlo River
Canning Factory
Ohio
Virginia
Foreign Students at Ohio Plan Unusual Program
Several members of the Ohio vnl scruty student body from foreign lands will prevent an annual program at a Cosmopolitan Club meeting. Mis Yu Chen will sing in Chinese. Anabela from Colombia will perform a tango. Harry Spiektogel will present German songs. Bonuil Villrim will lead a group of siblings in an inland tongue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vnl
Scruty
Mis Yu-Chen
Garé Fas
Anabela
Colombia
Central Aiiera
Lance Harry Spiektogel
Cleves
Lind
Wong
Miss Thoms Goes to National Convention
Helen Laurie Thomas of Amesville designed and made a dress that won at the Otis 7-H Congress. She joined 14 Ohio representatives in Columbus before traveling to Chicago for the Tenth National 1-H Club Congress, with first prize earning a three week tour to American Airlines history and a fold medal of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Laurie Thomas
Amesville
Ohio State
Miss Thomas
Columbus
Ahe
Ohio
Congresa
Chicago
Mian Thomas
American Historical Airlines
Athens Boy Honored by Ohio University Fraternity
Herman Secoy of Athens has been elected a member of Alpha Beta Chi the honorary fraternity of the Commerce Department at Ohio University Leading students of the department are honored by this group William Fenzel of the university faculty serves as faculty advisor to the fraternity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Secoy
Athens
Alpha Beta Chi
Commerce Department
Ohio University
Wiliam Fenzel
Value of a Penny seals campaign starts in Athens County
The Athens County Christmas Seal Campaign opens with the slogan The Value of a Penny. Begun at Thanksgiving, the twenty-seventh annual sale funds the fight against tuberculosis. Seals reach hundreds in the county, with donation envelopes enclosed in each package for many recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alps
Athens County
Tueberculosia
Endioga
Funeral rites mark Henry Zenner in Athena County
Last rites were held Friday for Henry Zenner an Athens County business leader who died Tuesday night at his son D R Zenner's home in Uted Place. A Presbyterian service paid tribute to his modest generosity and lasting ethical example. Zenner chaired The Renner Co and The McBee Hinder Co, served on Athens National Bank’s board, helped start the Athens Country Club, and led the Chamber of Commerce. He also held roles in Rotary, Masons, and local civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Zenner
Athena County
D. R. Zenner
Weat
Union Street
Henry Zener
A. ¥. Wilcox
Wilcox
Renner
Athena
Gendners
Zenner
1 Renner Co
McBee Hinder Company
Promdent
Thay Ray-Gio Corpmation
Athens National Hank
Ita
Tlevepredt
Athens Country Club
My “Enner
Chamber of Commeres
the Masons
Valehta
Iythies
Jthn
Meory Zenner
Raniereit
Trepiblican
Ume
Aitmiter
Nripinal Schading
Dent
Mra
Lillian Wot
Manefield
Henry
Peta
Serpent Mound in Ohio A Vast Ancient Effigy Park
In Adama County north of Peebles Ohio Serpent Mound is described as a major earthwork site with more than 20 circular mounds many excavated. The park features a central museum observation tower large effigy of a serpent with a 0.25 mile body length, rock altar remains and a well kept lawn offering distant views of water and landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomer E. Moore
Adama
Peebles
Ohio
Us Aummit
Squier
Davie
Bulldera
Witeh
Fragmentary note on church invitation in Pittsburgh area
A garbled OCR fragment references a Pittsburgh area church invitation to a pastor of the Finxt Reebyterian Chunk frie named Abe. The readable bits indicate a ceremony or event linked to a pastor and a Pittsburgh congregation, but many words are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. Lukehs
Pittaburgh Auburh
Fia
Abe
Words of Song Written By Former Athenian
Clarenen Carr Liggett and El Liggett former Athens residents wrote words for a male voices song to be sung by a famed male quartet in Cleveland. The song highlights local figures Charene Thomas and Harald and is tied to a Sunday School mission in Ohio. Liggett, a Cleveland advertiser, is noted for literacy work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarenen Carr Liggett
Aon
el Liggett
Atena
Aleeteus
Cleveland
Leigmett
Athens County
Tis Aong
Charen Thomas
Harald
Ohio University
Chiveves Liggett
Hie
County Grange Installs New Leaders Shortly
Fragmented report details installation of officers at Pernens Grange and Athens Grange Hall with plans for future installation services. A meeting on Friday night outlined events for January while invitations to confer on fiagrea work were extended to the Hocking County Pomons Graig team. A separate item notes a tense report from Paris about a Japanese attack discussion following a sudden conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ui Obie
Columb Dee
Pernens Grange
Athens
Hocking County Pomons Graig Team
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Ames
Independent Farmers’ Institute
Amessille-Bern
Mr Boord
Marie ‘Jetens
Ralph Mason
Earl Mason
Jackville
Betty Russ
Jack Ashworth
Callie Tippie Stewart
Nadine Brawley
James Frost
Ight Jsat Fowss
Kenneth Root
Lourie Howell
Doanville
Adrienne Weaver
Alice ‘Thompson
Wanda
Shumway
Ralph White
Pomergy
George Carper
Carplonter
Vena Jewell
Margaret Broaky
Albany
Mt. Hermon
Schoul KY
Plantsville Hool
Virginda Carpenter
Dean Gribble
My Crowell
Bartlew
Ammonite High School
Southeastern Ohio
Buffington Island
Miss Thoms
Baker’s
North Court St
W. B. Drake
Wirat Gors
Cuieago
Tiluyain
Chicago Board of Trade
Cutiura
Hattie R. Bailey
Webster St
Ottumwa
Iowa
Cuticura Laboratories
Devt
H. Malden
Boss
Dowler & Ferguson Funeral Directors
Moore
Court
HT. Wise
Mgr
County Grange
Paris
Alfred Chinest
Delngate
Atletide Friant Taiay
Japan
AMM
Three Nations Cntribut
Superkaterideas Radio
Majestic Havenwood
Hea Ariteliy Enega
Fascoma Mejutia
Gad Gull Dynapile
Speser
Germany
Hazeltine Laboratories
Berry, Bly
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