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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1934

Page

13

Dow Mixed as Bonds Gain While Indian Refining Surges

New York April bonds drew heavy demand and lifted the bond market while stocks drifted lower in dull turnover. Industrials and utilities posted new highs, led by Indian Refining at 4 1/2 percent before retreating. Standards of California Jersey and Socony Vacuum held near prior close. Motor shares fell with Auburn and General Motors easing. Chrysler slipped to 54 1/2. U S Steel near 524. Atchison dipped to 66. Other issues moved marginally.

New York U.P U. S Standards of California Jersey Socony Auburn General Motors Chrysler Uu, &, Steel Atchison

Athens artist Ada Kennedy showcases Hocking River scenes

The Chamber of Commerce room hosts a three day exhibit by Ada Kennedy featuring watercolors of the Hocking River and hills around South Bridge and Athens State Hospital grounds. Kennedy, living in New Marshfield, notes many Athens County artists study the Ohio countryside and aim for seasonal moods with vivid colors.

South Bridge Athens State Hospital Iss Ada Kennedy Chambers Commerce Room Athens County Kennedy White House New Marshield Ohio Allis Louise Stahl Ohio University Miss Stahl I. J. Fulton Marshfelt State Bank New Marshfield Ohio

Teacher Examinations Scheduled Saturday

Examination of teachers for county certificates will be held in the Athens Junior High School Building on Saturday April 7 starting at 9 o'clock. The test targets those lacking sufficient college credit for state certificates, covering high school and elementary topics such as arithmetic US history grammar geography orthography principles of teaching reading agriculture physiology literature and writing. Professors from other counties may join in Athens and their papers will be sent home for grading. The Athens County examining board consists of F J Taylor Amesville president Miss Blanche Philips Shade and County Superintendent Kenneth C Ray secretary.

Athens State Department of Education United States Athens County F. J. Taylor Amesville Blanche Philips Shade Kenneth C. Ray

Mrs. J. F. Brown Funeral Arrangements

Albany, April 5. Short funeral services for Mrs. J. F. Brown, who died Wednesday, will be at 4 30 Friday at the Methodist Episcopal Church in Albany, Rev. C. M. Coulter and Rev. J L. F. Miller officiating. Body then taken to Jacksonville for 2 o'clock Saturday services at the M E Church with Rev. Coulter officiating.

Albany J. F. Brown Methodist Episcopal Church C. M. Coulter JL. F. Miller Jacksonville M E Churen

Rail timetable fragment shows multiple Daily Except Sunday runs

The notice lists train services for New York Central and Chesapeake and Ohio with east and west bound schedules. It includes daily and daily except Sunday departures and arrivals, with times such as 11:20 a.m. and 6:24 p.m., plus specific names like Diplomat and National Limited.

NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Chesapeake & Ohio Sun- Bun- Baltimore Diplomat National Limited

Reeves Elected Alpha Gamma Delta President at Charleston

Mary Frances Reeves of Charleston is elected president of Alpha Gamma Delta for the coming year. Officers include Dorothy Stark first vice president Rosemary Doran second vice president Louise West hafer chaplain Jeanette Warden secretary Margaret Haskins treasurer Evelyn Esichinger correspond ing secretary Laura Blank recording secretary Frieda Dreger social chairman Donna Ormsby editor La Verne Dreger librarian Dorothy Gudenhauf stewardess Margaret Haskins names chair Margaret Matheny guard. Margaret Matheny and Margaret Gibbs to lead the prep follies with officer installation set for mid April.

Mary Frances Reeves Charleston Alpha Gamma Delta Dorothy Stark Rosemary Doran Louise Westhafer Jeanette Warden Margaret Haskins Evelyn Esichinger Laura Blank Frieda Dreger Donna Ormsby LaVerne Dreger Dorothy Gudenhauf Names Margaret Matheny Margaret Gibbs

Philatheans Meet at Home of Mrs Jagers

Philathean Class of the First Christian Church gathered at Mrs John Jagers home with Miss Myrta Ashworth in charge of devotions She read The Stranger on the Shore Mrs Arthur Sprague led the business meeting Miss Fern Robinson and Miss Honor Palmer were guests Hostess assisted by Mrs KR J Kittle and Mrs Hamilton Oldfield Also notes on lodge practice and a birth announcement from Newark Columbus area groups plus a pest chiefs club meeting at Mrs Wade Beans home

First Christian Church John Jagers Myrta Ashworth Arthur Sprague Reed J. Downs Fern Robinson Honor Palmer Jagers KR. J. Kittle Hamilton Oldfield

Grange Meeting Tonight With Flower Talk and Demo

Athens Grange plans a meeting at the Fairgrounds hall tonight. Mr D G Chappel will speak on flowers and the Canaanville Grange team will demonstrate degree work in a lively program announced for the occasion.

Grange D. GO. Chappel Canaanville Grange Athens Grange Fairgrounds

Epworth league picnic at Qualey grounds in Cutler

Epworth league members held a Saturday evening picnic at Qualey picnic use grounds in Cutler with about 50 attendees. A wiener, egg and marshmallow roast was enjoyed. chaperon was Mrs. J. V. Leyda. Also notes of Rebekah Lodge meeting in Waterloo, social visits in West Virginia, and local funeral trips.

Funeral for James Brooks Held at West Union Street Home

James Brooks died yesterday and his funeral is set for Friday at two in the afternoon at his residence 225 West Union Street. Rev Ward Radford will officiate. Burial will follow in West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call at the home at any time.

James Brooks West Union Street Ward Radford Buria

Reverend Lottridge fills appointment at Lawrence Chapel Sunday

The article lists numerous regional visitors and family gatherings over Easter weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Okey Murphy of Parkersburg, Mr. and Mrs. Orvil McVay of Athens, and others visiting homes of Murphy, Davis, Frost, Starkey, and Allen. It notes travel by Roy Brooks and Fred Vandyke and ends with Mr. and Mrs. John Barnhill.

O'Connor Lawrence Chapel Okey Murphy Parkersburg A. G. Murphy Orvil McVay Athens Max Swindier Tuppers Plains C. L. Davis EB. Watkins Clarence Frost Beebe Boyd Tucker Guysville Emmett Swisher Charley Gaston Worthy Virginia Lee R. M. Allen John Barnhill

Daily Commodity Index Shows Mixed Price Movement

New York April 6. Dun and Bradstreet daily weighted price index of 30 basic commodities for the United Press reports today at 197.52, up from 197.24 yesterday. The weekly average stands at 190.44 and the yearly index at 73.83, with 1934 highs and lows noted as 116.24 and 101.06 respectively.

New York U.P Dun & Bradstreet United Press

Baltimore poultry prices at nearby markets and size ranges

The listing shows live poultry prices with receipts and size grades. It lists young chickens broilers at 22 to 26 cents, mixed stock at 68 half cents, turkeys with young hens 26 cents, gobblers at 20 cents, and old toms at 15 1/2 cents, reflecting size and condition categories in a dated market report.

Butter Market Prices and Shipments Noted in Listings

The listing details butter and related dairy goods with stock numbers and pricing. Included are various grades from No 2 butter fat Jie and Agger Gready with cases, extra firsts at 1 dollar minus pouch, seconds at 14 cents, nearby ungraded 14 5/8 cents, goose 25 cents, ducks 14 cents, all in shipping orders.

Agger Gready

Market Notes Butter Eggs Poultry and Potatoes Steady

Market jargon reports butter and eggs barely steady with various grades and prices. poultry shows muted activity with fowl, broilers, and ducks listed at specific lends and weights. potatoes quoted for Michigan Ohio New York and Colorado with mixed price ranges. overall steady tone and scattered price points.

Michigan Ohto New York Colorado

Buce Market Steady and Butter Market Mixed Brief

Buce Market shows steady receipts 39063 with extra firsts 16 percent and fresh graded firsts WC. Current receipts five cents, dirties four cents, checks thirteen. Butter Market eases with receipts 465 tubs and mixed grade values including extra firsts and seconds. notes include various fractional prices and standards.

Poultry Prices in Southern Ohio and Adjacent States

The listing shows current receipts and prices for poultry and related items in Southern Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Includes hens, broilers, springers, ducks, geese, turkeys, and dressed hogs with prices ranging from 8 to 34 cents per pound and several weight categories noted.

Ohio West Virginia Kentucky

Hog and cattle market receipts mixed with varying prices

Hog receipts total 3,000 with 130 direct and thru. price ranges show 10 cents higher on most items, sows steady to weak. Cattle receipts 650 and calves 06. meat steers and heifers around 4.50 to 5.50, handyweights 6.25 to 6.50, fat cows 36 to 43.75, vealers steady. Sheep receipts 150. lambs 82 pounds and 55ers priced, ewes up to 4293.59, spring lambs 11.75 to 12.75 with midweights around 10.0 to 10.75.

Hog and cattle market report with varied receipts

Receipts show hogs at 800 with 600 heldovers and weights around 160 to 164 or more, prices about 4.50 to 4.60 for various classes, sows around 9,700. Cattle receipts 10 with steady tone, sheep and lambs mixed, lambs steady or easier, bulk good and choice 7.25 to 7.80, heifers and wethers around 6.50 to 7.00.

Grain and wool market notes from Toledo and Boston

Toledo reports grain futures with mixed No 2 and No 1 grades for wheat corn and oats and prices for clover seed and creamery butter. Boston wool market remains dull with prices largely unchanged as the U S Agriculture Dept notes limited trading and reluctance to accept bids below quoted ranges.

Toledo U.P Boston U. S. Agriculture Department

Local Social Guests and Family Visits Reported

Sunday dinner guests included Freda, daughter of Dutch Ridge, at Mr and Mrs Earo and Brandeberrys. Lennie Sharp spent Thursday evening with Roberta Humphrey of Coolville. Ackrey family and Hattie visited John Bachel near The Plains for Easter. Wayne Sharp and Joe White of Laurelville joined the Ly Sharp home for Saturday night and Sunday. Bruce Humphrey and family from near Little Hocking visited Rexal Boggs on Sunday evening.

Freda Dutch Ridge Earo Brandeberry Misa Lennie Sharp Roberta Humphrey Coolville Daniel Ackrey Hattie John Bacheloer the Plains Wayne Sharp Joe White Laurelville R. Ly Sharp Bruce Humphrey Little Hocking Rexal Boggs

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