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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1937

Page

2

Youth Conference Opens in Nelsonville With Notable Speakers

Nelsonville hosts the South eastern Ohio Disciples Youth Meet at the Church of Christ. The Friday program includes a 6 30 banquet introducing speakers Miss Bertha F Park and W Elbert Starn. Lectures cover Christian outreach and Ohio religious education with a social hour to close. Local youth should call the church for meal reservations.

Nelsonville Southeastern Ohio Church of Christ Ruth Harnar Lakeside Irene McDowell Deanville Ohio Hocking Valley Myron Spencer University of Cincinnati Leland Goodman

Sound and wireless travel speeds cited

A historical note explains sound moves at 1 100 feet per second, while wireless or electric waves transmit at 186 000 feet per second.

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Adverts Kidney Relief

Go to your druggist today for Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules touted as a safe laxative and kidney flush. The ad claims rapid, harmless relief for kidney weakness with symptoms like nocturnal urination, puffy eyes, leg cramps, backache, and moist palms. Price listed as 35 cents and advertised as original Haarlem oil from Haarlem.

Haarlem

Stocks edge higher as railroad shares lead early advance

New York stocks rose in a dull session with railroads in demand. New York Central climbed to 111, Delaware & Hudson rose to 49 1/4, Southern Pacific to 60, Baltimore and Ohio to 37 1/2, Atchison to 84 1/2. A. S. Steel gained 1 1/4 to 113 1/4 and Bethlehem 1 1/4 to 92. Chrysler up 1/4 to 116 1/4 while General Motors rose 1/2 to 50 1/2.

NEW York New York Central Delaware & Hudson Ern Pacific Baltimore Ohio Atchison A. S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors

Market Bond Listings From U and Government Aides

Bond quotes show United States and government issues with values across treasury and agency categories. Prices range around 109.9 for Be 44-46 and 195.14 for Ss 43-45, with Be AO Adr near 109.4 and other Be instruments in the 102 range.

U. & Government Bonds Bua

Livestock Prices and Receipts Reported for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Hogs receipts 3350 including 750 direct and through holdover 300 with weights 160 to 180 Ib and 200 Ib up to 25 cents higher. top 10.40 for good to choice 200-300 Ib. Cattle receipts 300 calve 450. steers yearlings and she stock strong to 25 cents higher. good 1254-lb steers 6-12. cows and bulls steady with ranges given. Sheep receipts 50. light supplies steady. good to hog wooled lambs 12-12.78, lightweights around 8-7, clipped slaughter lambs 29-4, wooled lightweights from 85 upward.

Livestock Market Report Slates Mixed Cattle Hogs and Lambs

Hogs 1800 head with 1500 direct active steady to strong good 140 to 230 lb cattle 200 head with direct bids top loads 13 dollars calves 250 head 128 direct steady vealers 11 to 14 lambs 28 cents higher early top shorn 11.50 while Woolled lambs absent quoted 13.25 down good wool sheep 7.18 to 8.00 clipped 6.50 down

Boston Wool Prices and Market Activity Report

A moderate level of spot sales and ongoing contracts characterized the Boston wool market as the Agriculture Department noted. Preshearing deals were slow, but mills approving contracted wools moved deliveries quickly as they arrived, with Texas original wools selling for about 1.09 to 1.06 dollars per pound in Boston.

Agriculture Department Texas Boston

Nelsonville Spring FestivalRaises Funds for PA System

Nelsonville High School hosted its first Spring Festival in the gym raising money to buy a new public address system. Martha Sheppard won the champion foul shoot, with pupils Helen Pritchard Bob Howe Billy Mechem James Arnold Betty Figgins Jean Shariff and Jack Pritchard recognized. Audrey Abaugh won the door prize as Helen Shaw presented winners of the Silver Mirror.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Martha Sheppard Helen Pritchard Bob Howe Billy Mechem James Arnold Betty Figgins Jean Shariff Jack Pritchard

Methodist Guild Meets With Mrs Wilson

Nelsonville sixteen members answered roll call Tuesday evening as Mrs Fred Wilson hosted with Mrs Jack Pritchard and Mrs W B Evans. Spring flowers adorned the rooms while H A Rothrock led the Study Book discussion. Accordion duets by Miss Bessie Stephenson and Miss Florence Cook and solos by Miss Stephenson followed the program. A luncheon was served during social hour.

Nelsonville Fred Wilson Jack Pritchard W. B. Evans Methodist Guild

Euchre Tourney Ends Friday Night With Fish Fry

Nelsonville event concludes after weeks at the Masonic Temple. About 20 players in the final round begin at 7 p.m. A fried pickerel fish fry follows at 9 p.m. All participants are expected to attend. Grange Meets Saturday in Albany

Nelsonville Masonic Temple Grange Albany Albany Grange

Albany Benefit Night At High School Auditorium

Gal Vani, noted magician, will perform at Albany High School Auditorium at 8 p m on Friday night in a benefit for the school library. The event aims to raise funds to expand library resources and support students’ reading programs.

Albany Galvani Albany High School

Grotto Gardens to Host Eight Act Floor Show

Nelsonville club plans a big eight act floor show this Friday starting at 9 30 p m acts perform every half hour Curt Galloway will be master of ceremonies introducing Kitty Shannon blues singer Mary Tatman eccentric tap dancer Ginger Lawrence acrobatic dancer and Bob Gates Frisco dancer

Nelsonville Grotto Gardens Curt Galloway Kitty Shannon Mary Tatman Ginger Lawrence Bob Gates

Cosmopolitan Club Meets at Mrs Effie Lamborn Home

Mrs Effie Lamborn will host the Cosmopolitan Club Friday evening at 7 30 at her Nelsonville home for the club meeting.

Nelsonville Effie Lamborn Cosmopolitan Club

Logan Nelsonville man fined after intoxication plea

Logan, charged with intoxication, pleaded guilty on arraignment in the court of Mayor S. G. Holland. He was fined five dollars and costs.

Logan Nelsonville Dewey Howdyshell S. G. Holland

Business Women's Club To Elect Officers Next Tuesday

Nelsonville reports the annual meeting of the Business and Professional Woman's Club will be held Tuesday at 7:30 PM in their Washington Street apartment. Officers will present reports, the auditor will speak, and the annual election will occur after a nominating committee submits names.

Nelsonville Business and Professional Woman's Club W. Washington St Dayton

Scout School Will Attract Many Women

Nelsonville hosts a Girl Scout training school starting Wednesday April 28 and running each week for six weeks. Miss Helen Shaw leads with assist from Mrs. Thor Olson. Open to all interested, including mothers and friends from Haydenville Deanville Sand Run Kimberly Floodwood Murray City Nelsonville, not limited to club members.

Nelsonville Helen Shaw Thor Olson Athens Hyperion Haydenville Deanville Sand Run Kimberly Floodwood Murray City Hyperion Club Business and Professional Club Tri Psi Sorority

Which Came First Hen or Egg Comedy Shown at Assembly

Nelsonville High presented a modern comedy at an assembly titled Which Came First the Hen or the Egg. The program included the Assembly March by the orchestra, flag procedures, pledge, songs, a scripture lesson, a prayer, and a talk by Shirley Knight with performances by eighth graders and listed cast members.

Nelsonville Jack Pritchard Bill Watkins Charles Hartley America John Geiger Amy Jo Dewhurst Evelyn Wolfe Shirley Knight Silas Appleby Charles Levering Hiram Percy Mildred Poole Henry T. Flynn Bill Parks Sam Lufkin Sam Howe Fanny Bradbury Della Guysinger Lucinda Percy Ruth Kelly NHS Geiger

Mrs Kelly Hosts Bridge Club in Nelsonville

Mrs. Harry Kelly Jr hosted the Nelsonville bridge club Tuesday at her home. Guests included Miss Audrey Ailes Cleveland Miss Frances Lawson Athens and Miss Jo Riley. High scores were by Mrs. Kelly Miss Louise Rice and Miss Helen Jackson with Mrs. Clarence Huddy low.

Nelsonville Harry Kelly, Jr Bridge Club Harry Kelly Audrey Ailes Cleveland Frances Lawson Athens Jo Riley Kelly Louise Rice Helen Jackson Clarence Huddy

Breaks Arm in Fall In Nelsonville

Mrs. Rachel Dresher of Oak Street fractured her right arm Tuesday while cleaning wallpaper. She fell from a stepladder, breaking the arm just above the wrist.

Nelsonville Rachel Dresher Oak St

Nelsonville Briefs Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Grace Shepard and daughter Miss Elizabeth spent Wednesday in Columbus. Mrs Ida Locke Noel of Eagle Rock California is the guest of Charles Poston and other relatives here.

Nelsonville Grace Shepard Elizabeth Columbus Ida Locke Noel Eagle Rock California Charles Poston

Episco pal Church Announces Sunday Service

Nelsonville church announces a Sunday afternoon service at 4 30 o clock with Rector Randolph Lancaster in charge.

Nelsonville The Episcopal Church Randolph Lancaster

DAR Will Meet Nelsonville in Elizabeth Zane Chapter

A large attendance of the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR is expected Saturday afternoon. Mrs Grace Shepard of 34 Monroe Street will host the meeting at 2 30 o clock.

DAR Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Grace Shepard Monroe St

Parade of Death Draws Attention in Great Falls

In Great Falls Montana a funeral-vehicle procession featuring hearses ambulances and trucks each bearing a coffin marched through the city’s main street to spotlight Montana’s highway death toll and call for road safety.

Great Falls Mont Uu.p

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