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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1932

Page

13

Advertisement page list of plants tools and services

A page of classified ads lists garden plants cabbage and Pansy plants from Nelsonville Floral Co and Whitmore's Greenhouse, lawn care and yard items, wallpaper oversstock and prices, car services from Lin scott's and Beasley Station, Westinghouse sweepers priced $37 to $45, Gadbury's Electric Shop.

G. C. Sutton Canaonville Red River Duckworth Higgins Feed Store Lasch Feed & Poultry Co Albany Whitmore Nelsonville Floral Co Jackson Street Gem Pharmacy K of P Westinghouse Ro Leas Gadbury

Appointment of Grace Keleh as Executrix in Ohio estate

Grace Keleh of Nelsonville Ohio is appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Loring G. O. Matheny late of Athens County Ohio deceased dated April 6 1932.

Grace Keleh Nelsonville Ohio Loring GO. Matheny Athens County

Longest Flight Plan From U S To Tokyo Via Europe

Two early trans Atlantic fliers Maurice Rossi and En Boussetrot from France plan a nonstop flight from New York to Tokyo via Europe to set a new distance record. They recently set a world closed circuit distance record by flying nonstop from Oran Algeria lasting 10 hours and 25 minutes.

En Boussetrot Maurice Rossi Paris America New ‘York Tokio-e Atlantic Ocean Europe Oran Algeria

Slump in U S Steel and gains in rails mark dull market

New York stocks move on strength in railroad shares while U S Steel and American Telephone falter. Rail issues rise nearly three points as Union Pacific and New York Central advance. American Telephone stays near the lows before a late rebound.

New York U.P Union Pacific New York Central Southern Pacific Chesapeake & Ohio Baltimore & Ohio American Telephone General Flectric U, & Steel Peoples Gas Public Service of New Jersey International RAILS Allegheny Corp A. FT Penna Rene Rad St. Gah Tobacco Atmoue Eccenancessin Cocacom Gas & Ble Commonwealth & So Gillette Rceeinenetanans Kroger

Kissing Booths Debate At Ohio State Traditions Day

Reported plan for kissing booths during Ohio State University Traditions Day causes doubt. James Handley of Eaton, secretary of the Student Senate, says he never heard of it while Milfred Batten, Parkersburg WV, Senate president, asserts the administration would oppose such a booth.

Columbus U.R Ohio State University James Handley Eaton Milfred Batten Parkersburg W. Va Senate

Bruce Donaldson Dies at 76 in Athens Home

Bruce Donaldson, 76, died at 1 PM at his North Lancaster Street residence after a week of illness from paralysis. A former McDougal resident, he moved to Athens several years ago. Survived by his widow and daughter Mrs. Jesse Henderson of Athens. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.

Bruce Donaldson Lancaster Street Donaldson McDougal Athens Jesse Henderson

Newark Schools End Term Early For Budget Gap

Newark public schools will close on June 3 six weeks earlier than normal as the board of education seeks an extra 50 000 dollars to operate through January 1 1933. The move follows a board vote to cover deficits.

Newark Newark Public Schools Board of Education

Ohio State Honors Posthumous Chemical Engineering Degree

The Ohio State University board approved a posthumous bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering for David Goodfriend of Kenova West Virginia, killed in a December accident. The diploma will be presented to his parents at the June commencement.

Columbus U.P Board of Trustees Ohio State University Today David Goodfriend Kenova W. Va Goodfriend

Muddy Creek School Board Seat Delayed Over Literacy Test

Harrisburg Illinois April 20 The Muddy Creek District No 40 school board seat of Sam Abernathy is postponed as opponents seek proof of his reading and writing ability in circuit court.

Harrisburg Sam Abernathy Muddy Creek

Northwestern Doctor Pursues Cold Germ Study

Chicago on April 20 reports Dr. Arthur I. Kendall of Northwestern University Medical School renewed his search for the germ of the common cold. His experiments were delayed by his own cold illness.

Chicago Arthur I. Kendall Northwestern University Medical School

Athens police issue four traffic violation tags

Four tags were issued Tuesday by Athens police for violation of city traffic ordinances. Two out of town drivers were excused while Ray Bobo and Richard Fought of Athens were summoned to appear before Mayor Robert 8. Wood. Violators are being fined $1 each.

Athens Ray Bobo Richard Fought Robert 8. Wood

Probate Admits Will of J W Lax in Athens Court

The will of J. W. Lax was admitted to probate by Athens County Probate Judge S. M. Johnson today in probate court.

M. Johnson Said County J. W. Lax Athens County S. M. Johnson

Coast Guardsmen Struggle to Save Seventeen on Barges

Coast guardsmen fought to save 15 men aboard three fishing barges battered by heavy seas off Point Vicente and White's Point near Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Calif Coast Point Vicente White's Point Here

Communists Capture Changchow Near Amoy and Kulangsu

The American consulate at Amoy reported to the State Department that Changchow, a Chinese city near Amoy and Kulangsu where many Americans sought refuge, has apparently fallen to communist forces.

Washington U.P Changchow Amoy Kulangsu State Department

Millfield Man Pleads Not Guilty in Child Support Case

Wilbur Antle of Millfield pleaded not guilty to failure to provide for minor children before Magistrate C. H. Porter. He was bound over to Athens County Common Pleas Court under a $400 bond after arrest by Constable Leslie Bradfield.

Wilbur Antle Millfield C. H. Porter Athens County Common Pleas Court Leslie Bradfield

West Side PTA Holds April Meeting

The West Side Parent-Teacher Association met at West Side School Tuesday afternoon with president Mrs. Freeman Scott presiding. A nominating committee was formed to nominate next year’s officers and is expected to report at the May meeting. It was a purely business session with no program.

West Side Parent-Teacher Association West Side Freeman Scott

Republican sheriff candidate fined for intoxication in Athens County

O Wingo of Hebbardsville, a Republican candidate for sheriff, pleaded guilty before Mayor Robert S Wood to intoxication and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. He was arrested Tuesday night by Capt. Charles Maples and Officer W C Ator.

O. Wingo Hebbardsville Athens County Robert S. Wood Wingo Charles Maples W. C.ator

Ohio Penitentiary tragedy marks second anniversary

Columbus reports the second anniversary of the Ohio Penitentiary fire that killed 22 people. The incident occurred on April 20, with authorities noting the historical significance and ongoing safety concerns.

Columbus Ohio

Market Prices and Poultry Rates From Cleveland Produce

The report lists Egge nearby feeds and butler creamery scores, live poultry including heavy fowls and leghorns, and market steadiness for eggs and poultry in Cleveland with standards and extras. Potatoes from Ohio New York Pennsylvania and Maine Green Mt. prices per 100 pounds and per sack are shown with Russet sizes and prices.

Cleveland Ohio New York Pennsylvania Maine

Pittsburgh Produce Prices and Poultry Items Listed

Pittsburgh produce market ledger shows Kuller-Mearhby tubs with 92 score and 8% extras, nearby receipts listing firsts and fresh extras, hennery whites, and various poultry items including leghorns, colored broilers, stags, old roosters, ducks, and geese with per unit prices and counts. The entry also notes nearby hens and leghorna figures with miscellaneous weights and price indicators.

Pittsburgh

Chicago Produce Market Receipts and Prices Snapshot

Chicago produce market reports steady activity with receipts totaling 91 610 cases and 6 044 tubs for butter and related items. Note details are fragmented with several OCR errors, but indicate steady market with firsts and current receipts around double digits and a mix of percentages.

Chicago

Butter Market Prices and Egg Sale Notes

Markets report butter packing stock with prices 12c to 10c, butter fat 18 lbs, leg steady cases, extra firsts, seconds. Nearby ungraded eggs 10 to 6, duck eggs 10s, goose eggs 2.06.

Livestock Market Report Steady to Lower on Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Hog receipts 780 with prices steady to 100 lower. 140 to 200 lb hogs at 404.25 to 404.95. Packing sows around 8303.25. Cattle receipts 10 with little change. medium steers 5.50 to 6.50. heifers 4.45 to 6.50. cows 3.25 to 4.50. Calves receipts 75. weaker by 50 cents. top calves 0.00. better grade bulk around 5.06. Sheep receipts 1,250. lambs market lower with best shorn around 7.0.

Live Stock Prices and Movements Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Market report shows hogs 3300 head with 439 direct, slow to steady trade and mixed weights around 160 to 230 pounds. Cattle and calves 550 head with steady to higher bids for prime calves and steers, beef cows and bulls varying by grade. Sheep and lambs ~500 head, prices mostly steady with better lambs around 6.50 to 7.00 and common grades down.

Grain prices and rates from Toledo market report

Toledo market report lists grain prices for April 19 with No 2 red wheat at 53 53% and No 1 red at 53 53%. No 2 yellow corn at 31 32%. No 3 yellow corn at 30 31%. oats No 2 white at 24 25% and No 3 white at 33 24%. Clover prime at $9. all cash $8.76. eggs and hay prices noted with irregular phrasing, reflecting market confusion.

Toledo U.P Buteher Fancy Creamery

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