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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1941
Page
3
Nelsonville Sportsmen's Association will meet at City Hall Friday evening April 4 at 7 30. A committee report on using federal land in the area for a game refuge will be submitted.
Marian Phillips Armdale, known for her "Eighty three reasons why I hate men" essays at the University of Michigan, has become the mother of a seven pound girl. She eloped with Einar Armdale on March 24, 1940 after a courtship she says proved he was unlike other men. Other brief item notes circus impresario John Klotz Sun, 64, former Sun Bros Circus owner, died in Tampa Florida.
New York stocks edged higher with steel and railroad shares leading gains. U S Steel Bethlehem and Pennsylvania lines top the list as brokers note firmer inflation sentiment aided by a government price limit on iron and steel scrap and soft coal. Bank clearing data in 23 cities topped 7 billion dollars for the week, signaling improving business activity.
Livestock prices steady to mixed across hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs 180 to 260 lb mostly 7.70 to 8.10 with sow and pig ranges noted. cattle and calves show slow to about steady demand with top steers around 9.75 and cows near 5.75 to 6.50. sheep and lambs quoted with light stock and spring lamb values listed for Wednesday’s sale.
Salable hogs 250 active and 10c higher with ranges by weight from 160 to 290 lb. Prices 7.75 to 8.25 for lighter classes and 7.50 to 8.25 for heavier hogs. Cattle and calves: 50 salable, steady. beef and dairy grades listed with per hundred weights. Sheep: 100 salable, steady with lambs at 11.65 and other categories priced 3.50 to 9.75.
Grain and produce figures show eggs priced 22 for extra firsts and 20 for second in Cincinnati. Nearby ungraded eggs at 21 percent. Rock springers 3 and over at 23 and 4 and over 25. Colored springers 3 and over 23 and 4 and over 24.
Government graded eggs and poultry prices hold steady with firm demand. White eggs and various grades show small shifts, while butter receipts rise to 822 539 pounds and scores remain unchanged. Eggs receipts in cars at 22 percent, firsts local 21 percent, with other prices steady.
Toledo market report shows Wheat No 2 red at 92 42 093 and Corn No 2 yellow at 68 44 70 with No 3 at 67 68 42 and No 4 at 64 42 66 reflecting current price quotes for nearby grain futures.
The note describes gray foxes that can ascend trees when chased but are often pursued by dogs, with many failing to retreat or seek help, illustrating a common peril in such chases.
The text notes how age indicators vary by species. A horse’s age is read from teeth, a tree from growth rings in cross sections, and a salmon from annual rings on its scales. It highlights simple, species specific aging cues.
Nelsonville committee lists new supporters for the Community Chest including Hock-Hocking Lodge No. 339 Tenebrous? No, 10.C.F.. Covert Baking Co.. Miss Regina Whyte. James Powell. William Powell. James Shafer. Mrs. James Shafer. Mrs. Anna Miller.
Nelsonville Newwood had little effect on Neimans Auto Supply as they totaled 2759 to down Beasleys in three straight games in a city league match. George Wolf led with a 247 single and 660 triple for top pin honors. Tonight Brooks Shoes meet Coverts at 8 o'clock.
Nelsonville Circle No 7 of the Woman's Division of Christian Service of the Methodist Church led by Mrs. E J Arnold will meet at the church Friday evening after the Lenten service. Members include Mesdames Ralph Parks Nelson Dowler Ted Clark Charles Green Elmer Bay Charles Reynolds Charles Monks Mable Barnecut Jack Pritchard Nellie Thompson J M Hyde Green and Misses Louise Pearce Nona Lane Bertha Howard Treva Shaw Mrs E J Arnold and daughter Susanne have returned after a visit at Huntsville.
Supt. E. J. Arnold represented the Nelsonville public school system, Mrs. James Knight the PTA Council, Mrs. Glenn Thomas the Central School, Mrs. George Barrows the West School, and Mrs. W. T. Imhoff the East School at the Southeast PTA district meeting held yesterday in Athens.
Social notes report the Sunday funeral for Mrs Mary Ellen Ward after an extended illness. Other items note visits to hospitals and travels of local residents, including family health concerns and a car gasket tip.
Nelsonville physician Dr. N. Hill marks 50 years in practice starting April 2. A 1891 Chicago Medical graduate, he first set up on W Columbus St and later moved to E Washington St. He has served as coroner, school board member, health official and former mayor, with a notable tenure shared with Dr. J. M. Hyde.
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