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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1935

Page

5

Old Age Pension Office Padlocked by Commissioners in Athens

Cars wrecked in Sunday accidents on slippery roads near Athens. Elmer Johnson escaping injury when his truck rolled in a ditch on U S Route 50. John Painter fined for driving without rights after a Route 31 arrest. Collision on Third Avenue near Ohio Poultry Company involved Ezra Harrison and Basil Betz with no injuries.

Elmer Johnson Cincinnati Prattsville C. W. Timberlake Johnson John Painter Ohio University T. R. Bennett Painter J. H. Gorham Athens Galiarolis Third Avenue Ohio Poultry Company Ezra Harrison Basil Betz

Grain and Produce Market Update Amid Turbulent Financials

Market notes show fractional price shifts as Du Pont and United issues drift lower on regional exchanges. Grain prices list No 2 red wheat at 95 to 97 cents, corn at 60 cents, oats around 30 cents, with track quotations above base rates. Egg and poultry prices are detailed for multiple weight classes and varieties, reflecting a broad fluctuation in agricultural commodities.

Market Prices For Eggs Cheese Poultry And Hogs

The report lists steady egg receipts with firsts at 31 to 32 percent and white extras around 37 percent. Cheese prices show New York full cream mild at 23.4? and sharp at 25 percent. Poultry prices indicate steady markets with various weights and ages for chickens turkeys ducks geese and roosters. hog dressed at 28.

New York

Egg and Butter Prices Reported with Receipts Nearby

Egg prices steady with commission noted. Current receipts show 31432 on nearby, 20630 for southern region. Whites large size 34036 and medium 31332. Butter priced at 75. Eggs total 1 406 cases.

Butter Prices and Grading Figures from Creamery Specials

The document lists butter grades and prices with scores and percentages for extras, firsts, seconds, and standards. It notes 8 620 firm creamery specials with 93 score and 334 percent, extras 92 at 334 percent, firsts 90 91 at 32 percent, seconds 86 87 at 29 percent, standards 90 centralized carrots at 32/5. Exes 2302 firm extra firsts 30, fresh graded firsts 29, current receipts 27 18, refrigerator extras 21 percent, standards 21, firs ts 20.

Poultry and Egg Prices From Cleveland Markets Summary

Market notes show steady butter and creamery extras in tubs and standards. Eggs steady with top quality required by Cleveland board, pullet eggs receipts and current prices. Live poultry quotes from Cleveland dealers association with varied prices for fowls ducks turkeys and geese. Local fresh dressed poultry and government egg price levels listed. Potatoes and sweet potatoes priced per sack or bushel.

Cleveland Butter and Egg Board Cleveland Poultry Dealers Association U. S

Livestock Markets Report Hogs Cattle and Sheep Prices

Cincinnati and Pittsburgh livestock markets show hogs mostly steady to higher with direct sales strong. Cattle and calves gain on improved quality. fat cows and bulls mixed. lambs active with steady to higher quotes and ewes softer. Top figures include hogs 140-220 lbs around $10.40, cattle steer bids up to $9.75, fat lambs near $11.50.

Cincinnati Pittsburgh

Pendry Resumes Duties as City School Head

Supt. Harper C. Pendry returns to Athens Senior High School after two months of illness. He resumed regular office hours a week ago, working a few hours each afternoon at his city school.

Harper C. Pendry Athens Senior High School Mr. Pendry

Memorial Service Honors Athens Elks Departed Members

Rev. D rile bur Fowler of Athens First Methodist speaks at the 31st annual Memorial Service of the Athens Lodge of Elks. Names of the six departed brothers are inscribed on the memorial tablet as their spirits are said to remain with the living. Wayne Wingett presided. John B. Cross delivered the eulogy. Special music by Fred Tom and Dorothy Duncan. Public event. visitors attended. Memorial day committee chaired by Major S M Johnson with Rolland Ruth and C L Jordan.

D.rilebur H. Fowler Athens First J. L. Henry J. Halliday Cline C. L. White Thomas Rosser John A. Rowan Fred R. Baker Rev. Fowler Cross John B. Cross Fred Tom Dorothy Duncan Wayne Wingett S M. Johnson Rolland Ruth C. L. Jordan

Putnam Boys Given Awards At Thanksgiving Assembly

At Rufus Putnam Training School fourteen boys received certificates for the touch and pass football season. Names include Junior Efaw Howard Eftaw Billy Dorst William White Herman James Richard Mackinnon Philip Zenner Edwin McPherson Evan Jones John Finsterwald Thomas Hughes Jimmie Worley Robert Mills and John Haller.

Rufus Putnam Training School Junior Efaw Howard Eftaw Billy Dorst William White Herman James Richard Mackinnon Philip Zenner Edwin McPherson Evan Jones John Finsterwald Thomas Hughes Jimmie Worley Robert Mills John Haller A. H. Rhoads E. A. Hansen

Forest Worker Transferred to Columbus Office

Charlies Reed of Columbus, long stationed at the Athens national forest office, has been moved to the Columbus forest supervisor office. Reed worked in land acquisition and the transfer follows the Columbus office taking over all such acquisitions.

Columbus Charlies Reed Athens United States National Forest Reed

Poultry Specialist To Speak Wednesday at Athens Grange Hall

State poultry specialist Paul B. Zumbro will lead the third session of the Athens County Poultry School on Wednesday at 1:30 pm in the Athens Grange Hall. The theme is Feeds and Poultry Feeding with additional sessions planned for December 9 and 18.

Paul B. Zumbro Athens County Poultry School Athens

Fatal Akron Oil Stove Explosion Claims 76-Year-Old

Mrs Allie Coomer aged 76 died from burns and smoke inhalation after an oil stove exploded in her Akron home on Sunday trapping her in flames. Fire investigators are assessing the cause and extent of damage to the residence.

Akron Allie Coomer

Thoxine Promises Quick Sore Throat Relief

An advertisement promotes Thoxine as a fast sore throat remedy usable without gargling. It claims relief in 13 to 15 minutes, with a double action to ease soreness and check cold symptoms. Available in 350 600 and $1 bottles from local drug stores.

Keep &Alwage Reid Clines Drug Store Quicks Drug Store

Richard Halliburton to Speak at O U Convocation

Noted explorer Richard Halliburton will address Ohio University at the Wednesday convocation in Alumni Memorial Auditorium. He plans to discuss seven league boots adventures across Italy Ethiopia Russia and Cuba, plus war sights with Haile Selassie and the wrecks at Santiago de Cuba.

Richard Halliburton Explorer O. U Maly Ethiopia Russia Cuba Memorial Auditorium Hannibal Alps St. Bernard Pass Italy Rome Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium Halliburton Athens Emperor Haile Selassie Mussolini Romanoffs Siberia Czar Nicholas Santiago de Cuba Gulf of Mexico Key West Fort Jefferson Devil's Island

Hocking Man Fined For Possessing Fox Pelt

Dave Young of Hocking received a $25 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to possessing a fox hide without a hunter and trapper license. State Game Protector B F Swartz arrested Young and confiscated the fox hide and an opossum hide Thursday before Magistrate T R Bennett Saturday.

Dave Young Hocking T. R. Bennett B. F. Swartz Young

Firemen Extinguish Chimney Blaze at New Home

Athens firemen extinguished a chimney fire at Harold Whaley’s new home 139 N Congress St Saturday night. Water filled the chimney, caused by wood scraps and soot catching fire left by carpenters. No injuries or property damage reported.

Harold Whaley N. Congress St Athens City E. R. Laughin Laughlin

Fines Collected In November Total $214.75 In Gallipolis

Municipal Judge A J Stormont reports $214.75 in fines and costs for November. Although he received over $50 after the noon deadline for November collections, the total reflects the greatest post deadline receipts in the judge’s tenure. Distribution will be $132.25 to the city, $52.50 to the state, and $30 to the county.

Gallipolis A. J. Stormont

Peace Contest to Be Held at Church in Athens County

Winners from five Athens County towns will compete Sunday December 8 at 7 30 p m in the Athens Presbyterian Church for the county title. James Warren McClure of the First M E Church will represent Athens. Contestants include Marie Chappelear Glouster Helen Henderson Amesville Ralph Barker Helen Martin New Marshfield and Faye Kincade Guysville. The county winner earns a silver medal and advances to the Congressional District contest in January.

Prince of Peace Athens County Athens Guysville

Damage Suit Underway in Court Today

Frank Niggemeyer sues Dr. Blaine R. Goldsberry for 10000 in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Morning testimony shows one blow struck, no sharp instrument found, and no police charges filed. Witnesses say Niggemeyer bled but later headaches occurred. altercation tied to March 13 in front of Goldsberry’s office after a prior State Route 31 crash.

Frank Niggemeyer Guynsville Athens County Common Pleas Court Blaine R. Goldsberry Athens Goldsberry Niggemeyer W. Washington St Doctor Goldsberry Lawrence Niggemeyer

Fair and Clearer Is Predicted for Tuesday

Snow covered Central and Southern Ohio after weekend storms. Athens saw 0.5 inches on Sunday and a 25 degree low. Monday noon hit 27 degrees. Weather observer Mrs. Co. N. France notes continued cloudiness Monday with a general Tuesday clearing and a slight rise in temperatures in the Athens district.

Ohio Athens Co. N. France

One Way Traffic Sought on East Union Street

Officials at Rufus Putnam Training School seek a one way East Union Street to curb speed hazards on the steep hill. School leaders propose barriers and parking limits while urging parents to use Mill Street for drop offs to ease congestion and protect children.

Rufus Putnam Training School East Union Street E. A. Hansen Athens Mill Street University Terrace Hansen

Swap Ad Nets Dozens Of Bargains In Local Sale

A local swap ad completes numerous successful bargains as participants trade items in a bustling two person exchange. The notice highlights cooperation and steady turnout for community swapping events.

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Athens County Old Age Pension Office Closed Over Staffing Fight

County commissioners padlocked the Athens County Old Age Pension Office after sending a telegram to state pension chief Berrodin demanding action. They want administrator Richard McKinstry restored and the staff appointments settled, citing unfulfilled agreements and disputed personnel decisions under Berrodin and Coughlin. The office remains closed until state action confirms McKinstry and other Civil Service appointees.

Athens County Old Age H. J. Berrodin Richard McKinstry Berrodin McKinstry J. Howard Bell Coughlin Berrocdin

New Powder Makes False Teeth Firm All Day

Fasterth powder keeps dentures steady and comfortable with no taste or feel of fat. Enjoy confident talking and eating as pasteeth comes in three sizes. Get Pasteeth from your druggist.

Hospital Employees Hurt in Auto Crash Near Nelsonville

Frank Hooper of Athens a Sheltering Arms Hospital employee had a hand injured in a car crash near Nelsonville Saturday night and was taken for treatment. Lewis Coss of Athens had an appendectomy on Saturday. James Tinkham of The Plains was dismissed after a foot injury at Hocking Mine. Mrs. Ralph Gibson of Mineral recently had major surgery and was released Sunday. Charles Slater of The Plains was admitted for two days observation then released Sunday.

Frank Hooper Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital Nelsonville Lewis Coss James Tinkham the Plains Hocking Mine Ralph Gibson Mineral Charles Slater Plains

Kruschen Salt Advice for Fat Folks

An advertisement advises fat people to avoid salmon and mackerel, eat greens, reduce fatty foods, and take Kruschen Salts daily with lemon juice before breakfast to aid digestion and energy. It cites low cost and lists Athens Pharmacy Ball Pharmacy Nelsonville and other drug stores as sources.

Athens Ball Pharmacy Nelsonville

Plane Crash injures two near Springfield farm

A plane crashed on the farm of H. V. Wharton fifteen miles southwest injuring Dooly Roberts of Hollywood and Edwin Pierce of Columbus.

Springfield H. V. Wharton Dooly Roberts Hollywood Edwin ©. Pierce Columbus

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