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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1942
Page
7
Fragmentary notes report McA mansion trial proceedings slated for a Tuesday or Thursday in 1941. Mentions Starr and Lan More as figures tied to the case, with details sparse and uncertainty about exact dates or locations in Wheelin.
J. G. Graham offers seeds, plants and flowers for sale at the corner of Shennon and Sunnyside Drive.
Philip G. Phillips reported the NLRB has designated the United Automobile Workers CIO as bargaining agent for the employer at the Curtiss Wright Corp Columbus Ohio airplane plant. The move involves worker representation under the CIO led by union officials in Cincinnati.
An auction schedule lists sales on Friday May 1 1942 at one mile south of Hebbardsville starting 12 30 with farm stock including a plug mare a Jersey cow and a yearling heifer plus hay and farming gear. A second sale at Bartlett Ohio Saturday May 2 10 30 features household goods antiques and farm machinery with lunch on grounds and a commission note. Harold Goddard Auct. A. T. Talbot owner.
Solemnized marriages listed with complete arrangements in two hours. Earl Moore justice of the peace located at 562 2nd Ave Gallipolis contact phone numbers 439 or 660 for details.
In Johnstown Pennsylvania government mediator expressed hope for a quick settlement of a walkout by 700 CIO coke oven workers at Bethlehem Steel Cambria works. Workers quit on three shifts over wage readjustment delays, described as the most serious shutdown since Pearl Harbor.
New York stocks barely respond to OPA price controls with trading in a tight range. American Telephone dips to its lowest since 1935 while U S Steel and Southern Pacific post small gains. General Motors Bethlehem Steel and Southern Railway hold steady or slip slightly as Apple, Ford and others show little net change. Sales total 200,700 shares.
Grain and produce prices list for Wheat Corn Oats and Soybeans with No. 2 red Wheat at 1.15 to 1.16 and Soybeans at 1.72 to 1.73. Eggs and poultry prices include various weights and grades with steady markets and government graded egg comparisons.
Livestock prices mixed with hogs strong once again. Hogs top 14.25 for certain weights while others range 13.50 to 14.40. Cattle and calves show steady to slow demand with varied classes and prices. Sheep and lambs quoted around 14 and higher for choice offerings.
A force of state troops and city police moved into the Sojourner Truth Housing Project in Detroit to prepare for occupancy by Negro families after a riot last winter. Authorities say previous occupancy on Feb 28 sparked violence and fear a massing of police is needed to prevent trouble. Cincinnati to host the Veterans of Foreign Wars national encampment August 30 to September 4.
The student body elected Al Alibrando of Columbus and Jack Goodall of Cincinnati as editors of the college yearbook The Grandson and the monthly Cardinal newspaper for the 1942 43 school year at Rio Grande College.
Rev C W Fry officiated at the Salem Church ceremony uniting Orie Oscar Fry and Carmen Armstrong. The couple, amid a bridal party including Miss Sarah Gladys Armstrong and Miss Erma Fry, planned for military service and future Dayton ties after a Michigan visit.
Homer Beckett was elected president of the Rotary Club. Dr H B Thomas was vice president Clyde Mitchell secretary and Mac Scott treasurer. New board members include E E Higgins G G Kincon and J Paul Mossman with retiring president Frank Wetherholt. Tom Agee presented films on war production and Marine Corps life.
Gallia County fourth draft registration surpassed earlier estimates by more than 500 with 2155 registrants aged 45 to 64. Local centers recorded totals: Gallipolis 1021 Patriot 50 Crown City 94 Gallia 79 Eureka 110 Mudsol 59 Vinton 169 Cheshire 168 Thurman 45 Bidwell 159 Rio Grande 84 Mercerville 106. James Davies of Van Wert arrested by state patrolmen for allowing an unlicensed minor to drive. fined $5 and costs.
Announcement by E N Leonard president of the Gallipolis Boat Club says a dock for motor craft will be established as usual at the foot of Cedar Street.
State patrol auxiliary members will report Friday night for picture taking under Corporal R. D. Cole. The group is part of the American Legion. Rural Youth Group meets tonight at Bidwell School to observe a sugarless refreshment course as a patriotic measure.
Mr and Mrs Walter McCarley of Vinton announce the birth of a son on Tuesday April 21. He is named James Walter.
The notice describes multiple Dayton and Columbus visitors during a weekend stay with local residents including Mrs. Jessie Caldwell, Mrs. Maxine Roberts, and families like the Ghrist and Thompson households. It also covers hospital discharge, a probate appointment for Purman M. Brooks in Nelsonville, and subsequent estates administration for Clarence Galloway and ongoing divorce proceedings involving Samuel T. McBride in Athens Meigs counties with detailed real estate holdings.
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