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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1926
Page
9
An assortment of auto parts and services is advertised including magnetos, tire sales from Michelin, battery replacement deals, and fiber wall board. The notices mention Millfield Garage, Service Tire Co, and Bryson Lumber Co in Glovi Trimble area with contact numbers and pricing for batteries and building materials.
The city council authorizes bonds at six percent interest payable semiannually to fund fire engine and apparatus upgrades. Each $200 bond runs March 15 with serial numbers set by the finance committee, and proceeds (minus premium and accrued interest) go to a Fire Apparatus Improvement Fund. A dedicated annual tax levy funds interest and principal, pledged to ensure timely debt service.
Athens Ohio council passes ordinance establishing concrete sidewalks along east and west Shannon Avenue from East State Street to Arden Place. Sidewalk five feet from curb, two inches above curb with extra two inches for drainage. Effective at earliest legal date. Passed October 10. Attest Woodworth. Mayor Alex Moore.
City of Athens Oklahoma moves to issue five bonds totaling 1000 dollars to raise funds for improving and repairing the fire engine and apparatus. Bonds dated November 1 1926 carry interest as provided by ordinance.
The Ohio Fourth Appellate District fixes 1927 term start dates for each county. Washington Athens Vinton Fayette Gallia Lawrence Scioto Pike Jackson Highland Nicka way Ross Adams Brown Meigs refer to January February March or April starts with several October and November sessions. Officials Mauck Sayre Middleton Morgan certify the copied dates at Athens Court House.
Annett Harding of Lexington Ohio files for divorce in Athens County Court alleging three years wilful absence and neglect. Hearing scheduled for November 1926 with Emmett Keenan as attorney for the plaintiff.
Ralph Emerson Copeland a nonresident of Athens County Ohio with unknown residence faces an October 7 1926 attachment order from the Athens County Court of Common Pleas in favor of Leonard McDonald. Sheriff seized two land parcels in Athens County: 159 acres in the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter Section 24 Town 6 Range 2 Rome Township and an undivided one seventh of 40 acres in the northeast quarter Section 4 Town 5 Range 14 Canaan Township. The action seeks recovery by the plaintiff from the defendant.
At the Atlantic City convention executives of America’s gas, electric and oil firms discuss whether to switch from oil to coal gas processes. Leaders like Henry L. Doherty and Henry C. Abell urge coal use and flexible heating-value standards to cut costs, while forecasts foresee a much larger future gas industry.
Livestock market data from Chicago shows mixed results with fed steers and yearlings unevenly higher, hogs soft or oily segments excluded, and sheep steady with lambs at 14.50 to 14.70 per hundredweight. Buyers and sellers, including packers and shippers, faced fluctuating quotes across cattle, hogs, and sheep with notable top prices and wide weight categories in the day's run.
Hogs receipts about 1000 with market active and varied bids for 160 to 200 lb hogs around 14.25 to 14.50. Cattle and calves show steady to brisk action with top beef steers near 8.00 and veal around 16.50 to 17.00. Sheep and lamb offerings total around 300 to 500 with top fat lambs around 14.50 and fat ewes priced near 7.00.
Ralph Emerson Copeland alleges a debt of 351.00 plus interest and costs in a civil action. He requires the defendant to answer on or before December 4, 1926, with Jones & Jones as attorneys for the plaintiff.
Six railway labor groups back Frank B. Willis for reelection to the U.S. Senate and also endorse Governor Viv Donahey for a third term. The unions pledge support across the campaign.
Threatened nurses strike at McKinley Hospital in Columbus was averted as their month’s back pay issue was resolved today.
About half a score of Marietta Rotary members visited Athens to run the Athens club program. The luncheon at Hotel Berry drew visitors while Reno Hoag sent a verse message, read by his son Al Keppel. B O Skinner, ex Athens schools chief, introduced the speaker, who spoke on Rotary ideals. An invitation was extended to Torch and Coolville district orchard clubs to tour packing plants during the picking season.
The Red Cross and City Federation of Women’s Clubs opened a relief room on Washington Street to collect clothing shoes and school books. The room will be open Friday from 1 to 4 pm for those in need and will be run by federation members who will dispense supplies.
Mrs. Hannah Chalfant, 66, died at her home on Richland Avenue after bronchial pneumonia and heart trouble. A mother of twelve with twenty three grandchildren, she will be buried at the adjoining cemetery after funeral services at Asbury Church conducted by Rev. H. J. Holcombe. She was born in Meigs county and spent most of her life in Athens county. She was the widow of Thomas Chalfant who died twenty one years ago.
Assembly day at the high school has shifted from Tuesday to Monday to avoid disrupting the school week. Friday assemblies remain as usual, while midweek meetings will now occur on Mondays.
The Athens Hi-Y club met Tuesday noon at the senior high school to discuss the topic of success. Discussion leader Guy Wanless led the session with three faculty members present F. B. Harshman W. F. Porter and L. B. Voorhees. An outside speaker is planned for next Tuesday per Mr. Voorhees. Mrs Foster McDonald of Newcomerstown may die from burns after sealing wax used in canning fruit spilled and ignited her clothing.
Thousands of seats at Yankee Stadium stayed empty as the Cardinals closed in on victory. Analysts say for every unused seat there were about 100 fans nearby watching the game at home, affecting both demand and economics of broadcasting major sports events.
Judith Martin navigates a perilous midnight trek to help Myra Aldrich escape a locked door as Eric Waters watches from the street. The noon crowd at Town Tavern buzzes with talk while Will Wetherer unceremoniously hunts Judith for an invitation to Eve Gerhart’s fall party.
Judith attends a bohemian style gathering hosted by Eve Gerhart, meeting faculty and students amid social tension with Dr. Dorn and Timothy. Judith prepares for her first class while noting Waters struggles with the opening ode text.
Columbus report states the statewide levy free employment agencies filled 23,519 jobs in September. Otto W. Brach, chief of the division of labor, issued the data today.
Cline's Pharmacy Co offers a guaranteed remedy for indigestion with Dare's Mentha Pepsin Elixir. The ad promises rapid relief from gas and heart pressure, claiming complete relief or money back.
Rotating daily schedule lists Eastern and Central times for music ensembles programs and broadcasts from WH, WEAO, WEAF, WGN and dozens of stations. Includes concerts, organ recitals, orchestras, dance music and lectures across Boston Chicago New York Philadelphia Detroit and more.
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