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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1934
Page
11
Classified notice urges readers to buy used furniture from reputable dealers. Mentions classification number 59 and daily opportunities including loan and mortgage options. Scans suggest ongoing opportunities in financing and resale within a local market.
King Prajadhipok of Siam asks renown surgeon Dr. May Turner Riach in San Diego to operate on his failing sight. Riach, first woman interne at New York eye and ear infirmary, may perform the delicate correction at a future date.
Stocks were quiet with mild profit taking after prior gains as metals firmed and rails showed scattered gains. Major movers included Du Pont Santa Fe Union Pacific and U S Smelting while General Motors Western Union and American Telephone slipped modestly. Produce markets in Baltimore and Chicago showed steady to higher prices on eggs butter and various vegetables.
A roster of visits shows Silver Ridge residents including Elvin and Thelma Bean with children and others from Nelson Athens Detroit and Chester sharing time with T W Shafer G W Christy Emma Partlow and many relatives. Trips to Ash Cave and Athens are noted plus several Detroit and Michigan contacts visiting in the area.
Government and state agricultural departments report cattle hogs calves and sheep sales. Hog and cattle trading showing gains on various weights with erratic activity. best grass steers top around 6.20, vealers 6.50 to 7.00. fat cows 3.00s. calves steady to strong. Sheep and lambs market unsettled with desirable fat lambs up to 7.50, ewes around 2.25 to 2.50, lamb trade near steady for mixed lots.
Thomas F. McMahon, head of the 850000 textile workers, was re elected president of the United Textile Workers of America at a New York convention. McMahon, described as a conservative leader, also sits on the NRA labor advisory board.
National Football League executives plan to identify referees umpires and head linesmen in league games this year by arm bands to distinguish their roles on the field during play and stoppages.
A smiling Irish face is pictured as the Dionne quintuplets share meals and baths. Nurse Patricia Mullins, shown with the babies, handles them with expert and tender care after replacing Nurse Louise de Kiriline who was severely burned.
The State of Ohio Athens County is holding a public auction of real estate pursuant to an order of sale in the case of G D Gorham as Treasurer of Athens County Ohio versus Annaem et al. The auction, at the courthouse door in Athens, occurs on Monday the 27th of August at 10 o'clock A M. Property includes Lot No 760 in Hudson Addition on Lorene Street with a bid not less than two thirds of a certain amount. Charles Stratton Sheriff of Athens County Ohio will conduct the sale.
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