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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1931
Page
15
Used car lots advertise bargains and models from the late 1920s and early 1930s. Ads list Ford models, Chevrolets, and Oldsmobiles with prices ranging from $35 to $495. Terms to responsible parties. Fred BR Beasley, Nelsonville
Multiple real estate and miscellaneous ads describe farms for sale in Ohio near Athens and Cleveland, with notes on exchange options, building details, and pricing. Listings include a 40 acre farm near Athens with a modern building and exchange potential, plus numerous housing and hardware ads, rental terms, and a public sale notice from the Athens County court.
New York Oct 10 UPIA reports government steps to aid business and money markets. stocks recover from brief lows as Dow Jones and Company notes a 245 percent gain in some listings. Transport shares rise while industrials show strength, signaling cautious recovery after earlier declines.
The report notes a halt in the liquidation flow of bonds amid economic shifts. Officials cite Treasury and Liberty loans, with the Commerce Commission observing reduced discount activity and financial indecision. The piece highlights varied reactions across public and private sectors, marking a cautious pause in debt markets.
New York stocks advanced as investors expected a favorable Interstate Commerce Commission ruling on freight rates. Major rail and utility issues led the gains, recovering from early declines while traders awaited corporate reports. Transport-related shares, chemicals, and coal issues spiked with broad market strength before weekend holidays, with Pittsburgh produce and livestock quotes mixed amid volume shifts.
In New York the curb market surged after the Hoover plan to stabilize banks was announced, triggering a rush to cover shorts and one of the year’s sharpest rallies. A separate notice records the appointment of Silas Heam as executor in Athens, dated 1937.
The report outlines a surge in god lot purchases amid October to November activity. It notes price rises across major cities, mentions Litho press edits in early stages, and references Canadian investment payments. It cites One Associated Gas and Wellsite Sister entities and gas rate examinations by a commission.
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Four members of the Lochard family died and eight were hospitalized after eating wild mushrooms. Dead include Newell Veaurtt, Arthur Fibourn ft, Mr Teri Chandler, and Frank Martin. The 19 month old Claude survived while others are seriously ill.
In Wellsville, Elder L G Huffman and Rev Tras garden faced assault and battery charges after a quarrel at the Lewiisville Methodist Church last Sunday. The Rev Tras garden was freed on hand pending next Tuesday appearance. Congregation members split on reasons for the altercation. In Columbus, Oct 14, Marie Gugle announced punishments by whipping of pupils in schools would no longer be tolerated.
A peculiar historic note describes elephants marching in a street parade last observed in an ancient setting. It discusses origins of elephants in northern regions, mentions the Indian elephant, and notes broad ancient lore from Adin and Attien to Arctic locales.
The text outlines painting an elephant scene with a gray elephant shaded blue and brown, a yellow foreground and red accents, and a backwoods setting. It details the elephant’s trunk, tusks, and skin, plus herd behavior and habitat in India, noting size, movement, bathing habits, and plant diet.
The Sun Messenger publishes weekly animal drawing contests starting today. Cal bol A Stephan, longtime Cincinnati zoological expert, writes the features with black and white animal sketches. Students visit Athens County libraries to view coloring prints, study the animals, color their copies, and mail or deliver the finished piece to The Messenger’s Animal Worker for judging, ensuring fairness with equal prizes.
Two teen girls, Margaret Chietrini age 16 of Dover Township and Mira Bicrer Shaffer of The Pintna, are among 17 reported scarlet fever cases in Athens County. Health department records note the rising total and outline local case details.
Fred Douglas of Lodi Township was fined 100 and costs after a Thursday night DUI charge. his driving license was suspended for 18 months. Charles Bell of Athens was confined in the county jail for his third intoxicated offense after an inability to pay fines. Thomas H. Jonnagn, Athens County extension agent, judged livestock at a fair under 4-H Club auspices in Logan.
A newspaper notice invites children ages six to twelve to join an animal coloring contest split into two age groups. Weekly prizes total two cash awards, with $1.00 for ages six to eight and $1.50 for ages nine to twelve. Submissions are judged on accuracy and likeness to natural coloring by a competent authority.
Train schedule fragment lists Northbound and Westbound departures from Athens with times such as 10 44, 7 44, 1 20, and 6 24 am. Mentions Baltimore and Ohio line and various train numbers including No 53 and No 04 daily. Includes partial arrival times and pricing notes like 380 p.m. in a clipped rail timetable style.
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