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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1930
Page
9
Report forecasts a 16 percent increase in lambs shipped from the western region this fall with final months possibly altering the outlook. Cattle marketings for the first five months of 1930 may match last year under normal conditions, while hog prices hover near a top and pork prices remain volatile.
In Los Angeles on September 5, Ace Hudkins, noted fighter, is charged in a civil action totaling 160000 dollars for breaking a promise of marriage to Miss Hill. She testified they became engaged in 1927 and alleged he beat her severely after the engagement.
A local gathering in Nelsonville celebrated Wolfe retirement with kin from Athens and Lawrence Young, Addie Hunter, and friends. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Brence Monks, Mrs. Clarence Wemsley, Mr. and Mrs. Earl and family, David Young, Mrs. George Hall and Frank Key, among others.
In Baltimore on September 5 an outbreak affected about 150 veterans during the national encampment. The illness, thought to resemble ptomaine poisoning, prompted hospitalizations after a boat trip on the Chesapeake Bay.
Toledo aviator Russell Curley Hosier named as pilot of an alleged rum running plane operated by a liquor syndicate between Detroit and Toledo. U P reports the case ties Hosier to two trips with Canadian liquor from Ontario to Toledo, with Ted Moore as syndicate operative. James North pleaded guilty to indictments and awaits sentence.
The Public Utilities Commission granted Norfolk and Western Railroad permission to end trains No 19 and No 20 between Kenova and Portsmouth. The service will cease effective September 28.
Harlingen architect UP Birger Elwing recalls aiding Solomon Andree to inflate the balloon for the doomed Arctic expedition. He details meeting Andree as a Stockholm student and the dream of a Pole flight. Elwing describes farewell at Spitzbergen and the lack of word after departure.
LAGRANGE, Ga. Sept. 5 Robert Elliott Burns former Chicago Magazine publisher serving a sentence for robbery escaped today from the Troup County chain gang five miles from LaGrange. As a trusty he was allowed to walk out of the stockade for water and did not return.
Athens W C T U held its September meeting in the Methodist Episcopal Church parlors with Mrs W E Clark presiding. Reports by department directors were given and Mary Henry, the treasurer, presented a year end report. New officers for next year include President Mrs T A Copeland, Vice President Mrs Roy Saylor, Corresponding Secretary Mrs H T Phillips, Recording Secretary Mrs Helen Lawrence. Plans were made to organize a Young People Branch of Loyal Temperance Legion as auxiliaries.
The fifth annual Kasier and Linscott reunions gathered at the Athens County Fairgrounds on Sunday August 31. Dinner followed at noon. Kaslerse elected Fred F. Kittie president Harlan Linscott vice president and Mrs Frank Clark secretary treasurer. Linscott group chose A P Linscott president Albert Linscott vice president and Ruth E Linscott secretary treasurer. Fred P Linscott Mary Hawk and Nellie Carpenter joined the Flower Committee. The Easlers will reunite next year at the fairgrounds and the Linscotts at Lancaster with venue decided by Elza Linscott. The eldest attendee was Mrs Jane Andrews.
Ohio will use about 1 million dollars in state funds and 335 thousand dollars in federal aid to provide temporary employment for drought stricken farmers. Highway district superintendents will meet with Highway Director Robert N. Waid and Governor Cooper to discuss fund allocation. Harry Ramsower of Ohio State University is surveying affected counties to target employment where conditions are worst.
The body of 48 year old Charlies C. Johnson salesman for Lerain Coal and Dock Company was found in the garage at his home in Columbus. Coroner says death from carbon monoxide fumes after car ignition switch was left on.
Dr. Herbert A. Toops notes fallacies in occupation thinking in the upcoming Athens County teachers manual for 1950. He cites myths such as beginning at the bottom guarantees ascent, college alone ensures success, and money as the sole occupation factor, arguing individual traits and choices matter more.
A pet opossum broke from its cage at a sporting goods store in Santa Barbara, triggering reports of two tarantulas found nearby. Local residents alert authorities as the unusual incidents draw attention to exotic pets in the area.
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