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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1931
Page
11
A collage of used car listings from 1920s to 1930s Ford models with prices, plus local business ads for bakers, cider makers, hardware, and farm services. Public notices include Chadwell Bus Co requesting abandonment of service and a parole board hearing notice.
A compact note touts daily bargain opportunities and invites readers to take advantage of deals presented on the page. It emphasizes ongoing value and urging timely action for shoppers.
Public notice announces Earl E Johnson has filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for an extension to certificate No 45 to operate a motor transportation company. Route includes Glouster Athens The Plains Beewnee Jackson Edwards and more with four 12 and two 7 passenger cars. Hearing set November 19 at the commission room in Columbus.
Probate Court of Muskingum County Ohio orders public auction November 28 1931 at Zanesville courthouse for 66 acres in Rome Township Athens County described as the north half of the southeast quarter of section eight township six range 12 Ohio Company's purchase. Agent Henry C. Kessler administrator. attorneys Tannenhill & Weber.
James Campbell, an inmate at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, admitted from Athens County, convicted December 20, 1929 of shooting with intent, serving 1 to 20 years, is eligible for a parole hearing on or after November 14.
Evening shadows bring rush hour traffic and hazards as drivers fail to switch on lights early. H N Burgett of the South Hast Ohio Moator Club warns many cars remain with defective headlights, a leading cause of accidents in autumn. An AAA study supports early fall inspection and proper use of headlights to reduce mishaps.
Herbert Niccolls, 12, awaits a life term after a jury found him guilty of first degree murder for killing Sheriff John Wormell during an August 16 holdup. Niccolls testified he was scared and did not intend to kill. prosecutors sought life imprisonment as the recommended punishment.
The body of Clarence H. Sears former Ohio prohibition commissioner was laid to rest yesterday in Chillicothe. Carl W. Smith secretary to Governor White said about ten candidates have already been presented for the vacated post. The governor would consider them in due course.
Chauncey Oct 20 Mrs A K Freston led the Chauncey PTA business session in the high school auditorium Professor E A Hanson of Ohio University spoke on Education The levy was discussed by Supt Walburn Herman Theisen Sr and Carl Gardner Musical interlude by Mrs Ralph Brown and a high school quartet including Robert Nye Elbert Minister Neil Tippett and Charlies Sweeney Jr sang Go Down Moges a negro spiritual
Teachers and pupils of the Big Bailey School plan a Halloween social at the Chauncey school on Friday night. An entertainment program will be presented and Pica will be sold to raise funds for school purposes. Chauncey, Oct. 20.
Mina Jesale Smart and Mra Joe King were elected to represent the Chauncey Dover teachers at the Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association session in Athens tonight and Friday. The Chauncey Dover teachers meeting was led by Bapt Wesley Walburn. Miss Smart of Chauncey is principal of East Side School in Millfield and Mrs King teaches the eighth grade in Chauncey Schools.
Chauncey October 20 Harry Harmon suffered a fracture of the left arm after a fall from the tipple at Mine No near Greens Run. He was sent for X ray. Harmon is the son of Mr and Mrs Jack Harmon Greens Run, formerly of Chauncey.
Members and guests of the Busy Bee Needle Club held a Halloween masquerade at Mrs. Sam Tippett's home on Mound Street. Prizes went to Lena Parry Belle Leffler and Ruth Selber with games and refreshments. Next meeting is Friday night at Mrs. Charles Sweeney's on High Street with a pot luck supper.
Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Joe Bryan Sr Mr and Mrs Jesse Hunter and families and Mr and Mrs Pearl Hunter and families of Sugar Creek Charles Inman Guysville and George Williams Canaanville attended the funeral of their uncle Nathan Inman held last Sunday at Vore Ridge.
Mrs C C Howard entertained a quilting party and dinner at her Millfield home on October 29. Attendees included Mrs W A Bell Mrs L L Howard Mrs Wemmer Mrs Herman Theisen Jr Mrs Frank Simons Miss Clara Bell Dora Simons and Mrs O Howard.
Albert Robinson of Chauncey reports the theft of a goat from his property sometime Tuesday night. Local officers are investigating the incident and seeking information about the missing animal.
The governor withholds naming a successor to Sears until after his conference to stabilize Ohio's bituminous coal industry. Numerous letters indicate broad support for individuals willing to supervise state prohibition activities.
Northbound trains depart Athens at 10 44 a m No 9 at 17 44 depart Athens No 3 arrives. Southbound No 2 departs 11 20 p m No 4 6 44 pm. No 37 leaves Athens 6 30 p m daily. Train 30 arrives 11 03 a m.
Chauncey 128 is cited as a news contact line in this fragment with references to Chauncey and Millfield. The text lists Bradfield Jr as staff correspondent and hints at a phone for news tips. No further context or event details are provided.
Mrs. Arthur Burchfield and Mrs. Harry Moore who have been ill for a week are reported improved. Miss Beulah Hawk spends a week in Columbus with her sister Miss Kathryn Hawk. Mrs. Ann Waymer, Columbus, visiting her son Sammy Waymer and family at Beaumont.
Chauncey preached Tuesday night at Zion Free Will Baptist Church. Mr and Mrs Ralph McCathran of Columbus visited over the weekend at the estate of their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield.
Della Decker and children from Columbia visited Chauncey for a week to see their grandfather David Bryan who is 101 years old and reportedly in serious condition. The trip included visits with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bryan and extended family in Lancaster Nelsonville and Charlies Bryan areas.
Chauncey residents note that Ohio No. 1 No. 10K No. 2 I D Posten No. 119 Black Diamond No. 10 and Hocking mines in the district reported work today as of October 29.
A broad market downturn hits industrial shares with widespread declines. Steel stocks drop, Union Pacific and Bethlehem Steel fall to multi year lows while dividends and earnings show pressure. In Cleveland market notes butter potatoes and other produce edges remain steady amid overall caution.
A Baltimore produce exchange reports varied activity with limited buyers and sellers on a midweek session. Prices for staples remained steady while some nonessential items moved slowly.
The Butter Market shows weak activity with receipts totaling 6 849. There were 23 firsts and 12 seconds recorded amid fluctuating prices with occasional 28 value marks. Extra firsts around 28 and more seconds at 24 to 25 cents per pound appear in the state market report.
Readable fragments describe a local sale of male chickens and henery items. Mentions a price 30 cents and a score related to roosters. Indicates a farm or shop context with Neathy tubs and a vaping reference.
Pittsburgh livestock receipts show steady demand with hogs and cattle described in fragmented figures. Prices cited include hogs to 45.40 and 63. be, calves steady with veal up to 8. Good to choice weights and grades vary, with midrange beef and pork values noted despite garbled text.
Prices and weights for hogs, calves, cows, bulls, and sheep shown. Reports indicate ranges for heavy and light hogs, vealers, beef cows, and fat lambs with per hundred and per head figures. Weights span 180 to 250 pounds for hogs, beef cattle around 400 to 600 pounds, and vealers around 250 pounds.
Bids cover most territory wools but sales are scarce. Volume centers on 68a and finer grades with buyers often cautious and wool houses firm on asking prices.
fragmented OCR listing grain prices for wheat corn oats and related feeds with mixed figures and dates. includes No 2 red wheat No 3 yellow corn No 2 oats and cash bids around 1 80 to 7 7 high. indicates February and December entries and reference to fancy receipts.
KNAPP & CO and Associated Gas report mixed nine month results with net income varying across companies. Montgomery Ward posts a September quarter loss though nine month results show improved margins while Yellow Truck and Coach incurs nine month losses. Niagara Hudson Power, Aluminum Company and others show fluctuating earnings and asset positions reflecting ongoing financial adjustments.
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