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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1931

Page

9

Judge Johnson To Speak At P T A Meeting

Judge 8 M Johnson will speak at the first Junior-Senior High School P T A meeting of the new year in the Athens High School Auditorium at 7 30 p m. He will discuss Citizenship and World Good Will outlining the seven cardinal education objectives and the program includes elections, council representatives, a Dayton state convention, and a piano fund appeal.

8. M. Johnson Athens High School Carl H. Beasley Judge Johnson National Congress of Parents and Teachers Athens City P. T. A. Council Dayton Beasley Fred Wheaton C. M. Gill A. B. Sias FE. C. Bibbee O. L. Wood M. A. Brubb T. N. Hoover Oscar Fulton C. N. McKinnon William Austin Glyde Burke Oral Carpenter Dow Gronen W. HH. Pratt Ways and Means Ralph Dalton E. J. Shannon William Leaders C. C. Moorehead F. E. Tribe Raymond Walker F. E. Betts William Logan F. R. Beasley T. W. Craig Dan Bardin Mary Connett Roy Saylor

Body Found on Beach Near Eaton's Neck Pirate Killing Linked

A body was found at Asharoken Beach near Eaton's Neck close to the yacht of Benjamin P. Collings. Investigators from Murder's staff went to the scene hoping the discovery could clarify the killing in which two pirates reportedly boarded the yacht and killed Collings. Mrs. Collings claimed the pair spoke of a wounded comrade to be moved toward the Connecticut shore.

Huntington L. I U.P Asharoken Beach Eaton's Neck Benjamin P. Collings Wao Fred Munder

Bright Spots Of Business In The United States

New York reports a fiscal start with construction near 4 million dollars as per the National Building Press group. Chicago cites 542 new or expanding industries in the Middlewest Utilities area for the first half of 1931. New York railroads show August opera income at 23.673 million, up from July. Wilkes Barre coal mines reopen, 24 collieries resume, employing over 12,000 workers.

New York United States National Building Press Group Chicago Middlewest Utilities

Chicago firm reports half year earnings in 1931 and 1939

Associated Telephone and Telegraphy Company announces first half 1931 earnings at 6.25 dollars per share on Siass A stock, versus 6.91 dollars per share in the same period of 1939, highlighting a drop in per share results.

Chicago Associated Telephone and Telegraphy Company Siass A

Philadelphia clothing shipments rise in August year over year

The Philadelphia Clothing Manufacturers Association reports August shipments up about ten percent from the lake period of 1930. The Motor and Equipment Association notes August shipments of automobile accessories improved over July.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Clothing Manufacturers Association Motor and Equipment Association

Canadian rail freight loadings dip in week ending Sept 19

Revenue freight loadings on Canadian railroads fell to 43,699 cars for the week ended Sept 19, down from 50,054 in the prior week. United Air Lines, a subsidiary of Aircraft, reported July revenue passengers at 6,208.

Montreatl New York United Air Lines

Sheriff sale notices in Athens County for Crippen property

Athens County Sheriff Wayne Wingett will auction five described tracts of land in the Crippen estate on October 1, 1931 at 1 PM at the courthouse door Athens Ohio. Proceeds to satisfy a judgment for The Mutual Home and Savings Association with bids cash and no less than two thirds of appraised values 4200 for first four tracts 900 for the fifth.

Harry W. Crip Court House Athens Ohio Redeem Wrer Sata Rodom Wrer Horace Place Ireland William Green Mary J. Johnson Jacob and Horace Green Ohio Company James Davia Elvira Clem Athens County Ohio River Survey Aaid Edward Dean Rattraadd Doan'sa Land Dogns Land Berinnine Samuel Crippen Hfe Lafayette Cripnen Andrew G. Blair Harry W. Crippen Goldie Crippen Mutual Home & Savings Association Common Pleas Court Wayne Wingett M. D. Hughes State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas the Mutual Home and Savings Association Nelsonville City of Fort Street Franklin Street Fort and Franklin Streets

Nelsonville plans tax levy vote in 1981 election

City of Nelsonville Ohio announces a special election to decide a three year tax levy of one mill per dollar on property value for 1931 1932 and 1933 to fund current expenses. Ballots will read For the tax levy or coat not the tax levy. Local official signatures date September 15 1940.

Stocks Slip Amid Mixed Trading On New York Exchange

On September 2 stocks turned reactionary with many leading issues down while a few gains appeared. Coca Cola and People’s Gas fell to new bear-market lows. utilities edged lower while North American and Consolidated Gas held gains.

New York Atocic Exchange Carina Atock Ing Peoples Gan North Ameriegh Consolidated Gas Iost Resaion U Tan Westinghouse Flecttic Baerman Natonal Sieel Kresge New York Central New Maven

City Nelsonville to vote on tax levy in November election

Notice of a city tax levy election in Nelsonville Ohio on November 8 1931 seeking to levy one mill for each dollar of assessed value for years 1991 1982 and 1934 on taxable property. Voters will see on ballot For the tax levy or Against the tax levy. Dated September 15 W Hickman Mayor.

Nelsonville Ohio General Code of Ohio W. Hickman Nolsong the Ohlov

Prisoner Ellaworth Sterling Granted Parole Authority

Ellaworth Sterling, inmate No. 63000 at Ohio Penitentiary Columbus, convicted in Athens County on Auto Stealing and Obtaining property. Sentence 20 years, parole board action on 9 29 30tw with Parole and Record Clerk Bonzo reporting.

Ellaworth Sterling Arisoner

Notice of Hearing for Parole for John F. Taylor

Parole hearing set before the Board of Parole for John F. Taylor No 63107 confined in Ohio Penitentiary Columbus originating from Athens County convicted 12-29-1930 Possession of Liquor Free Offense serving 2-5 years eligibility on or after a date to be determined. Isaac M Prost appointed executor of Nellie M Frost estate of Athens County deceased with address Albany Ohio. notice dated September 16, 1930.

Roger J. Jones Athens Ohio Gogies Josephine Fisher Athens County John F. Taylor Columbus Board OF Parole Clark Isaac M. Prost Albeny Nellie M. Frost

Rail Time Card Northbound Trains Through Athens

Northbound No 8 arrives Athens 10 44 p m No 9 7 44 p m No 2 reaches Athens 11 TM No 4 arrives Athens 6 00 daily Chesapeake & Ohio Hocking Valley Northbound train 33 leaves Athens 17 45 Local time 1 leaves Athens 7 30 p m daily Southbound train 30 arrives Athens 11 02 p m train 34 daily 8 35 p m Baltimore Ohio Westbound.

Athens Acme Athena Chesapeake & A Hocking Valley Athene Southboun Rein Po Baltimore Ohio

Reagan Denny Jr Born To Film Star Reginald Denny

In Hollywood on September 20 a five pound baby boy named Reginald Jr was born to actor Reginald Denny and Isabel Bubbles Steiffel. The birth follows the couple’s marriage announced earlier this year.

Hollywood Reginald Denny Reginald, Jr Isabel Bubbles Steiffel

Livestock Auction Reports From Pittsburgh and Cincinnati Markets

Receipts reach into the hundreds with hogs and cattle showing varied demand. Hogs rise modestly while cattle and calves move mixed, steers and cows trading around steady to higher values, several lots near the 3500 lb range. Sheep and yearlings show gains, with quality grades driving higher bids across markets.

Pittsburgh Marcents Hirmer Sewa Hetter Rans Jew Vieern

Cleveland Produce Market Prices and Notes

Market report lists batter mares and poultry with prices. notes steady market for geese, fowls, and broilers. Potatoes Idaho Russet and Cobbler varieties priced per sack. onions and other items mentioned with per sack rates.

Cleveland Idaho Elas

Chicago Produce Market Receipts Report

Receipts data show firate and extenso details for market week in Chicago. The Butler Market records include extended firsts and quotients with percentages and counts for pigs and other items.

Chicago

Butter Price Details From Creamery Ledger

Fragmentary ledger notes from Cincinnati dairy describe higher creamery pricing with discount 2 8c and packing stock numbers No 2 at 18¢ No 3 at 180, butter fat terms Poegs- Higher. Entries include cases in firsts 26e firsts 230 and second ungraded 23¢.

Cincinnati

Pittsburgh Market Report From Local Produce Stand

A fragmentary poultry and egg listing shows butter nearby tubs and standard eggs at 31 percent, fresh extras including henery whites and springera. Live poultry prices list hens at 28 to 34 cents, colored springers 17 to 23 cents, ducks and geese available, with fresh killed hens around 28 to 36 cents.

Pittsburgh Tubse Eages

Boston Wool Prices Edge Up in Market Rumor

Wool prices in Boston show a slight rise as the market hesitates. Receipts reach 396,990 pounds versus 7,073,609 pounds previously, with principal offerings largely inactive awaiting renewed market demand for wool.

Boston S Deane

Pittsburgh Sept 8 U P prices for crude oil

Quotations from U P show crude oil prices in various western Pennsylvania and Ohio pipelines. Reports list grades from Tidewater Pennsylvania to Cumberland Cumberland and Buckeye pipelines with prices ranging from 50 to 96 cents per barrel as markets report crude oil values across counties and cities.

Pittsburgh U.P le Pureka Somerset Cumberland Old Refining Oil Os West Princeton Wooster

Market Comment From KNAPP and CO Johns Manville

Edward Manville , chairman of Johns Manville, cautions that despite low spirits conditions the company will pay its common dividend. Arrow Motor Car statements show net earnings for the six months ended June 30 1931 and the firm’s liquidity and dividend coverage. Studebaker owns a portion of preferred stock with a future dividend need, while New York Central employees consider canceling stock subscriptions amid developments in depreciation and oil production figures.

Johns Manville Europe Edward Manville Jobne Brkkee-Arrow Motor A. R. Erskine A Corporation Arrow Motor Car Studebaker Baker Corporation New York Central Je Weir

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