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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1934
Page
9
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Readable text fragments show unclear data like tents UV 7 TM and numbers 105 percent 20 16 percent 234 percent 43 percent 49 19 percent 45 percent with stray symbols A ay. No coherent event or person emerges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fed Farm Mortg
Fed Farm Morty
Purle Personals amid Thanksgiving Guests
Athens social notes list visits during Thanksgiving week with John W. Wood and family in Chillicothe and Marys of the Springs hosting relatives. Others include Mrs Dora Ruetinger, Walter Smathers, Frank Wersel, Leo Burke of Cincinnati, and Jane Perry Flowers with Jose, plus Verne Edwards and Mrs Alice Blo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wersel
Leo Burke
Cin- Busta
John
Rehwenkel
University
Columbus
Jane Perry Flowers
Josef
Verne Edwards
Snzy
Louisville
Brooem Wille
Roy Davis case notes amid costs and charge confusion
Fragmentary report describes an arrest by Allman Henry Cob and a court handling with phrases like not guilty and tests. Names mentioned include Roy Davis Hartley Cleag and miscellaneous references to the Peace and grand jury, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Davis
Henry Cob
Baltimore and Cleveland Produce Prices Report
Market dull across Baltimore and Cleveland with current receipts and multiple grade levels noted. Butter and eggs show mixed prices, with eggs steady to slightly lower, and live poultry and grains listed with track quotations and storage rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Regional Produce Prices and Poultry Offers Listed
Nearby eggs sell for 25 to 26 cents with firsts at 30 cents. 300 pound ungraded potatoes include Michigan round whites 90, Maine Green Mountains 1.20 25, Colorado McClures 1.90, New York round whites fair. Idaho Russet Burbanks 1.65975 to 1.50 for 15 lb bags. Butter creamery stock 19. Poultry lists include colored broilers leghorn fryers and roasting chickens with weight classes and price ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Maine
Green Mountains
Colorado
McClures
New York
Idaho
Burbanks
Pomeroy Legal Adviser Resigns to Seek County Office
Manning D. Webster village solicitor announced his resignation at the council meeting after serving one year of a two year term. He was elected county prosecuting attorney in the general election and will resign the post as solicitor. successor unnamed. Council discussed 1935 revenue shortfall and forward plans. The meeting also reviewed Union Avenue light pole and hydrant work. Local shops advertised Christmas novelties and home decor, including dogs shaped items and aluminum tableware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Manning D. Webster
Webster
Cedric W. Clark
Schiaegel
Union Avenue
Light and Water Committees
Sons of American Legion hold regular meeting
The Sons of the American Legion meet tonight at Legion Hall on Sec ond Street with squadron captain Philip Habrecht in charge. Fathers of the boys will provide refreshments after the business session. Bazaar set for Wednesday and Thursday at Pythian Hall Mulberry Avenue, sponsored by the Pythian Sisters and Knights of Pythias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of American Legion
Legion Hall
Second Street
Philip Habrecht
Pythian
Harrisonville Road
C. E. Nease
American Legion Auxiliary
Massar
Main Street
Court Street
Irma Hood
Edwin Hood
Chillicothe
Clifford Hood
Livestock Prices in Pittsburg Market Report
Hog prices show steady demand for weights above 200 pounds at 6.40 while 170 to 200 pound pigs fetch 6.25. Sows mostly 5.50 with light pigs down to 8. Calves steady with better steers and yearlings at 7.40 and grass steers at 5.75. Cattle, good fat cows and beef bulls around 3.45 to 4.50. Sheep market steady with good fat lambs near 7.75 and yearlings 5.50 while good sheep sell around 3.25.
Market Report for Hogs Cattle and Sheep Listings
Hog bids range from 5.75 to 6.15 per cwt for various weights with lighter weights bid down. Cattle and calves show steady demand with butcher yearlings 4.50 to 6.50, fat cows around 2 to 3.50, bulls 30 to 50, and good to choice dealers 6.90 to 7.00. Sheep see steady to high prices for fat lambs and ewe or wether selections up to 7.50 or more.
Dorcas News Notes box social set for December 5
Dorcas The Truth Seekers and Willing Workers Classes plan a box social at Community Hall on Wednesday night December 5. Charles Wilcoxon returned Sunday from a two week visit with his daughter in Middleport. Mrs. Wilbur Beaver of Racine spent Thanksgiving with the Waldo Beaver family. Members attended a revival at Morning Star Sunday night. Richard Beegle traveled to Columbus Wednesday. Mrs. Blake of Syracuse visited son William Blake and family for Thanksgiving. Albert Hill and family and Mr Beasley of Dayton spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Wally Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
Charles Wilcoxon
Harry Houdeshall
Middleport
Wilbur Beaver
Racine
Waldo Beaver
Morning Star
Richard Beegle
Columbus
Blake
Syracuse
William Blake
Treasury December 1 balance and receipts report
Treasury figures show December 1 receipts of 7.005 million dollars and expenditures of 19.752 million, leaving a balance of 1.585 billion. Fiscal year totals to July 1 list receipts 1.466 billion and expenditures 2.912 billion, with emergency spending 1.518 billion. Gold assets stand at 8.133 billion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Treasury
NY clearing house reports steady surplus and asset shifts
The New York clearing house weekly statement shows total surplus and undivided profits at 726 million 68 thousand 406 dollars, unchanged. Net demand deposits average 6.783 million with time deposits 5.234 million. week ending today clearings reach 2.604 million, versus 2.624 million the prior week. government bonds and treasuries quotes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dec. J
Circle of Ruth Hosts Guests at Presbyterian Meeting
Circle of Ruth gathered at the Presbyterian Church parlors with guests from Louisville and Athens attending Monday night. A 6 pm dinner for 30 members and seven guests preceded devotions led by Irene McDowell, followed by discussions on Mormonism and Syria and Persia. Mrs. James Knight to host the Christmas party on December 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
W. H. Grady
Louisville
Charles Stratton
Athens
Presbyterian Church
Cecil Shafer
L. T. Powell
Raymond Raine
P. G. Onakiey
P. G. Onakiey Were Hostesses. A Gift Was Given the Child Welfare Fund
Irene McDowell
Margaret Johnson
Loyal Woman's Club Announces Sunshine Buddy Christmas Party
Members of the Loyal Woman's Class set Thursday night December 13 for a Christmas party at the church. A turkey dinner will be served and the group will name last year's Buddies and draw new names for the coming year in the new dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Loyal Woman's Class
PTA Meeting At High School Auditorium Tonight
The Racine Parent Teacher Association plans a meeting at the high school auditorium this evening. A Black and White Minstrel Show by Drew Webster Post of the American Legion drew a large crowd last Wednesday and was well received. The show was sponsored by a Methodist Church class. Friday evening the Foreign Missionary Society of the M E Church will meet at Mrs. Claudia Schaefer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Parent Teacher Association
Drew Webster Post
American Legion
Methodist Church
Foreign Missionary Society
M. E. Church
Claudia Schaefer
Death Notice of William Chaney Near Reedsville
William Chaney died at his home near Reedsville Friday night after a year of illness. He was 71, born and raised there, married to Ocelia Osborn in 1886, and a Church of Christ member. Survived by his wife, three daughters and four sons. Funeral held Sunday at 2 PM in the Church of Christ, Rev. Taylor officiating. Burial in Pleasant Home Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
William Chaney
Mr. Chaney
Ocelia Osborn
Church of Christ
Taylor
Pleasant Home Cemetery
Domestic wool market notes and Boston receipts
The market shows little % blood grade demand with 48s 80s quoted around 28 cents grease for Ohio lines and 60 62 cents scoured for territory wools. Territory lines sold at quoted prices while Boston receipts for the week ending December 1 reached 6 781 900 pounds, up from 1 126 000 the prior week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Territory
Boston
Boston Grain and Flour Exchange
Pomeroy Briefs Eastern Star Dinner and Installations
Members of Eastern Star will enjoy a pollock dinner at 6 o'clock this evening at the Masonic Hall followed by installation of officers. Mrs. Percy Peoples will entertain the Foreign Missionary Society of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church at her Union Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Percy Peoples
Foreign Missionary Society
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Union Avenue
Robert Warner
Mulberry Avenue
Columbus
Legion
Charles Warner
Chester Road
Charles Huber and
Gallipolis
Huber
Elizabeth Huber
Butternut Avenue
Gladys Kerr
Marietta
Mary Martha League of the Peach Evangelical Church
William Durst
East Main Street
Clarence Lightfoot
Laurel Street
Joseph Stanley
Peacock Avenue
Edwin Echelbarger
Elizabeth Stanley
Dickie
Adrian, Mich
State Meet Attended by Thornton Rhodes in Columbus
Pat Thornton and C. J. Rhodes traveled from Cincinnati and Oxford to Columbus for the seventh annual commanders banquet. E. E. Keefer accompanied them as the Legion’s Department Liaison Officer. Frank N. Belgrano Jr. served as guest and speaker. The group returned Sunday afternoon after a Sons of American Legion meeting outlining next year’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Sons of American Legion
Thornton
Rhodes
Ministers Dine With Pomeroy Group at Shelton Home
Members of the Meigs County Ministerial Association and their wives were hosted by Rev. and Mrs. T. T. Shelton at the Racine Baptist Church parsonage. The all day gathering concluded with a noon dinner and will resume monthly meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Middleport Briefs Highlight Local Travels and Visits
Middleport notes report families visiting relatives in Portland and Charleston. Miss Margaret Cunningham, a Parkersburg nurse trainee, and Miss White returned to Parkersburg after visiting the Cunningham home. The Stevens and Sisson families spent a weekend in Charleston, and the Horden family attended Mrs. Pudrum’s funeral in New Haven. Mrs. William Howard returns home from Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. McKay
Jean
R. E. McKay
Portland
Margaret Cunningham
Parkersburg
Miss White
L. L. Cunningham
James Stevens
Charleston
Eastern Star Chapter marks 31st anniversary in Middleport
The Evangeliné Chapter No 172 of the Order of Eastern Star celebrated 31 years at the Masonic Temple with Racine Chapter members as guests. Ada A W McKay, a charter member, attended the event. Grace French received a deputy badge and William Britton joined Middleport Chapter by affiliation. A reception, social hour, and refreshments capped the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Evangeline
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Racine
Evangeliné
A. W. McKay
Grace French
William Britton
Local residents share Thanksgiving visits and travels
Racine notes list several families visiting relatives over Thanksgiving. W B Cross returned from Delaware after a week with brother in law Tom Jaccaud. Harold Weaver and family spent Thanksgiving with George and Mrs. Gaskins. David Easterday, Columbus OH, Ohio State student, enjoyed vacation here. Walter Stewart and son Junior returned from Clarksburg WV. Eila Tanborey visited Coolville home of W B Tanborey. A B Cross and son Kari spent weekend with relatives in Washington D C. Frank Heaton and children of Huntington along with Kelly Coe and Will Jones of Columbus joined Mrs. Sarah Spencer for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Cross
Funeral attendees gather for Mrs. Purdum in New Haven
Middleport residents Mrs. Frank Vroman Mrs. Marcus Chambers and Mrs. Plummer Beeson attend the funeral of Mrs. Purdum mother of Mrs. G H Stansbury in New Haven. Mrs. M C Hobart Mrs W C Clark and Mrs Elizabeth Hartinger among others there Monday afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vroman
Marcus Chambers
Plummer Beeson
Purdum
New Haven
M. C. Hobart
W. C Clark
Elizabeth Hartinger
G. H. Stansbury
Evelyn Jones
Julia Mae Wilburn
Columbus
Ohio University
Ohio State University
Effie Lockett
Mise Hilda Russell
Miss Russell
Rebecca Taylor
Broadway
Paul Cunningham
Sammy Keyes
Mr. Cunningham
Mrs
L. L. Cunningham
Caregivers Attend Injured Cooper Near Columbus
Miss Kathryn Dillard, a registered nurse visiting relatives, was called to care for Cooper after an automobile crash Sunday night near Columbus. The injured man, identified as ex Governor Myera Y. of Cincinnati, was involved in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Myera Y
Cincinnat
Kathryn Dillard
Slumbus
Miss Dillard
Waiter Owen
Birthday Celebration for Mrs Wilbur Hutchins in Nelsonville
Mrs Claude Cramer of Madison Street hosted the Business Girls Class of the Christian Church in Nelsonville Monday night for a birthday celebration honoring Mrs Wilbur Hutchins. Twenty five members and guest Mrs Tom West attended. Prizes went to Mrs Hutching Mrs Steenrod and Miss Frances Bennett. A luncheon followed late in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Claude Cramer
Madison Street
Business Girls
The
Christian Church
Wilbur Hutchins
Tom West
Hutching
Steenrod
Frances Bennett
Nelsonville Doctor Elected President of Medical Society
Dr W E Howe of Nelsonville was elected president of the Athens County Medical Society at the December meeting held at the Presbyterian Church with 32 attending. Dr W H Miller of Columbus spoke on the use of the X ray in general practice after a church dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
W. E. Howe
Athens County Medical Society
Athens
Hocking County
Presbyterian Church
Atttendance
W. H Miller
Columbus
John C. Henry
T. A. Copeland
John Sprague
C. 8. McDougall Athens
Delgate
State Medical Association
A L Pritchard
Nelsonville Personal Notices and Family Visits
Nelsonville mentions Mr. and Mrs. Harry Davie and daughter Harriett visiting the ill father in Dublin. Mrs. Fred Hall spent Sunday in Columbus with her daughter Mare at the Hillyer home. Marie is receiving medical attention and recovering from an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Harry Davie
Harriett
G T Club Hosts New Year Watch Party in Nelsonville
The G T Club gathered with Mrs Hazel Pierce. Prize winners included Mrs Ethel Wallace Mrs Dorie Wallace and Nellie Logan. A New Year’s watch party was planned with guests Miss Doris Wallace and Hilda La Rhier of Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
G. T. Club
Hazel Pierce
Ethel Wallace
Dorie Wallace
Nellie Logan
Mise Doris Wallace
Hilda la Rhier
Athens
Pleasant surprise for 73rd birthday in Nelsonville
Mrs. R. P. Riley organized a birthday gathering for her mother Mrs. Jane Bateman with 28 guests including five school friends. Refreshments were served later. The Methodist Church hosts a Thursday 7 30 meeting at Mrs. Frank O Mara's home with Mrs. Charles Monks assisting and devotions led by Mrs. H A Rothrock. This marks the annual pound party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
R. P. Riley
Jane Bateman
Riley
Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Frank O'Mara
Charles Monks
H. A. Rothrock
Stalter
Stewart Betts Dies at 77 in Nelsonville Area
Stewart Betts 77 unmarried died at his home near New Pittsburgh Hocking County last night. He is survived by his brother John with whom he lived and two sisters. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Stewart Betts
New Pittsburgh
Hocking County
John
Birth Announcement for Elisabeth Jo Matheny
Raymond Matheny of Chestnut Street announces the birth of his daughter Elisabeth Jo on Saturday December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Raymond Matheny
Chestnut Street
Eliabeth Jo
Nelsonville Eyes Hose Purchase and Traffic Ordinance
Nelsonville council adjourns to consider buying 300 feet of fire hose funded partly by the general fund and gasoline funds. An ordinance regulating traffic and curb parking on State Route 31 is discussed amid canal street improvements and a traffic officer proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Clarence Stage
Canal Street
Am Fera
Judiciary Committee
E. F. DeVore
DeVore
John Bennett
Holland
Barbara Steenrod
Mary Margaret Betts
American Democracy
Gill Vows Wedding Of J H Gill To Lynda Sorrel
Mr and Mrs Dan Gill announce the marriage of their son J H Gill to Miss Lynda Sorrel of Lancaster. The ceremony occurred at Point Pleasant West Virginia on August 18 1904 a post nuptial shower followed at the Gill home with many gifts and a supper for numerous relatives and friends from Orbiston Nelsonville Connett York and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly
Dan Gill
J. H. Gill
Lynda Sorrel
Lancaster
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Mia
J. B. Caraner
Dolores
Ruth
Bertha Ann
Donald
Junior
Dannie Ralph
Orbiston
Kenneth White
Jack Rizer
Nelsonville
Helen Adama
Connett
Misers Gertie
Margaret Jacobs
Gerald
George
Ronald
John Jacobs
Butch Klinbrie
Harold
Walter Beliford
Alberta Sheets
Wayne Bumger
Nelsonville Greyhounds Announce 25 Player Tryouts
Nelsonville invites about 25 candidates to try out for the Greyhounds under coach Juman Yantis, joining veterans Bob Stalter and Bob Butts. The team opens its schedule December 7 at home versus Waterloo with a slate of early December and January games across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Nelsonville Greyhound
Juman Yantis
Bob Stalter
Bob Butts
B. White
J. Pritchard
J. Spray
B. Lancaster
J. Morrison
T. Galvin
B. Mechem
P. White
R. Reed
Lightfoot
Colbert
Wright
Greyhound
Waterloo
Chauncey
Lancaster
Wellston
Logan
Athens
Gallipolis
Marietta
Jackson
Here
Pomeroy
Chillicothe
Honored at Shower for Mrs. Verle Edwards
A miscellaneous shower at John Klots home on Poplar Street honored Mrs. Verle Edwards of Barberton. A mock wedding featured Charlie Perry as minister Roy Flowers as groom Jack Reeves as bride James Hitchings as best man Esther McCray as bridesmaid and Virginia and Betty Lou Dawson as flower girl and ring bearer. Refreshments served to four guests and Mrs Edwards received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Joln Klots
Poplar Street
Verle Edwards
Barberton
Charlies Perry
Roy Flowers
Jack Reeves
James Hitchings
Esther McCray
Little Virginia
Betty Lou Dawson
Thanksgiving Dinner Entertained by Mr and Mrs Clarence Andrews
Mr and Mrs Clarence Andrews hosted a Thanksgiving turkey dinner in Nelsonville with guests including Mr and Mrs C A Turner of Cambridge Ohio Mrs Verna Rose and daughter Abbie Jane Mr and Mrs Victor Andrews and daughter Sally Columbus Mr and Mrs Charles Garlinger of Buchtel Mr and Mrs P Oakley and son Mrs Elite Turner Woodrow Andrews and the host and hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Clarence Andrews
C. A. Turner
Cambridge
Verna Rose
Abbie Jane
Victor Andrews
Sally
Columbus
Charles Garlinger
Buchtel
P. ¥. Oakley
Elite Turner
Woodrow Andrews
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Chicago
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Cencinnati Produce
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Line Eye
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Cincinnate Livestock
U. 5S. Treasury
N. Y
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Circle of Ruth
Boston Wool
Pomeroy Briefs
Middleport Briefs
Astern Star Group
Cooper
Mrs. Cramner
Dr. Howe
Medical
Mrs. Bateman
Cotton & Lancaster
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