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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1934

Page

13

Financial News Summary From Early Wall Street Session

The report notes a broad trend in freight rates and energy prices as Wall Street opens with expectations for lower year to year comparisons. It highlights higher fees offset by gains in agriculture and power sectors led by MacFarlane, head of the power company, reporting a 50 percent rise year over year while freight and gas sectors show mixed movement.

Commerce Commission Financial District MacFarlane The Power Co

Wool Prices and Market Moves Reported for Territory Trade

Market notes indicate wool prices and territory movement with varying rates. Prices range around 68.73 cents per pound for different combing grades, with 58s and 60s notes and general bulk demand in Texas and nearby markets.

FOX Wrritory Territory Texas

Baltimore and Chicago Eggs and Butter Market Roundup

Market notes from Baltimore and Chicago show dull egg receipts with higher hennery whites large eggs 33 35 medium 30 32 pullets 25 26. Butter prices firm creamery extras 33c standards 32c prints 35 37c. Eggs steady extras 27 28 current receipts 24 25. Live poultry and potatoes also cited with varied prices across regions and classifications.

Baltimore Fe& Higher Chicago Michigan Maine Green Mountains Colorado McClures New York Idaho Burbanks

Pittsburgh Produce Prices for Fresh Eggs and Extras

Local market notes show demand weak as receipts fall. Prices listed include fresh extras at 26 28 cents for firsts 28 and hennery whites at 28 33 cents.

Pittsburgh Hennery

Livestock Market Report from Pittsburgh and Cincinnati

Livestock prices spread across markets in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati with hogs and cattle showing mixed moves. Hogs in Pittsburgh mix of weights traded near steady to slightly lower. fat hogs and sows steady to unchanged, while calves and vealers varied. Cincinnati hogs up to 10 cents, lighter weights gain, cattle and calves mostly steady, beef prices higher on weighty cattle, pigs and sheep show broad ranges and end-of-day quotes.

Cincinnati

Treasury reports December 4 receipts and deficits in brief

Treasury data show December 4 receipts of 14.8 million and expenditures of 23.1 million leaving a balance of 1.85 million. Fiscal year totals to date: receipts 1.505 billion, expenditures 2.986 billion, with emergency outlays 1.569 billion. Gold assets stand at 8.153 billion. A New York Clearing House weekly statement records profits and deposits. government bonds and Treasuries prices are listed.

Treasury Washington The Clearing House New York New York Clearing House

Four Men Fined After Arraignment in Court

Four men from Glouster and Redtown were arraigned before Magistrate C. H Porter on intoxication affidavits filed by Andrew Thompson. They pleaded guilty and were fined $10 plus costs each. William Gwilym Jr of Glouster faced a separate charge of driving while intoxicated, pleaded guilty, and was fined $100 and costs.

George Franklin Kempton Jacksonville Fred Chloe Trimbie Joseph Safred Glouster C. H Porter Andrew Thompson Redtown William Gwilym, Jr Gwilym

Ohio Barber Shop Code Takes Effect in Nelsonville

Nelsonville prepares to enforce Ohio's barber shop code starting Monday December 10, with minimum prices and hours set by the code authority. Haircuts rise to 40 cents and shaves to 25 cents. shops open 8 30 a m and close 7 p m with Thursday noon close and Saturday extends to 8 p m.

Ohio Nelsonville Clark Spring William Powell Ray Ashby Ohio Barber Code Authority Lima Allen County Code Authority For

Woman's Club Benefit Clears 26 For Child Welfare

In Nelsonville the Woman's Community Club cleared 26 dollars at a benefit held at Mrs. William Morgan's home. Three tables of Contract and Auction plus Bingo and Anagrams contributed to the total. Mrs. C A Stover organized the event as chairwoman of the committee.

Nelsonville Woman’s Community Club William Morgan C. A. Stover

Matheny announce birth of daughter Mary Ann

Nelsonville couple Mr and Mrs Roy Matheny announce the birth of a daughter Mary Ann on Thanksgiving morning.

Nelsonville Roy Matheny Mary Ann

Officers Installed for Eudora Chapter of Eastern Star

A large attendance at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville witnessed the installation of Eudora Chapter officers led by Miss Marie Hamilton grand conductress Circleville. The ceremony followed a 6 pm dinner with Christmas decor and flowers. Installing officers included Mrs. Washburn as marshal and Mrs. Sayers as organist. Named officers: Florence Lowry Worthy Matron C E B Washburn Worthy Patron Retta Lennox Associate Patron Kenneth Kinneer Bertha Evans Secretary Margaret Galvin Treasurer Tessie Ridenour Conductress Eula Slater Associate Conductress Gertrude Long Chaplain Vivian Dowler Marshal Reneva Pritchard Organist Mildred Hawkwarden Adah Helena McCune Ruth Velma Pritchard Esther Reva Eliott Martha Emma Cook Electa Elizabeth Sayer Sentinel Anna Lax. Guests from Athens and Logan attended.

Nelsonville Masonic Temple Eudora Order of Eastern Star Marie Hamilton Circleville Miss Hamilton Mable Washburn Mary Johnson Adda McCombs Harriett Sayers Ada Hohendel Roy Sayers Florence Lowry C. Eb, Washburn Retta Lennox Kenneth Kinneer Bertha Evans Margaret Galvin Tessie Ridenour Eula Slater Gertrude Long Vivian Dowler Reneva Pritchard Adah Helena McCune Ruth Velma Pri

Mrs Margaret Sayers 83 Nelsonville Resident Dies

Mrs Margaret Sayers aged 83 of Nelsonville died yesterday at the family home on Madison Street. Her husband Henry preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Christian Church conducted by Reverend Strickler. Burial will be at Greenlawn. She leaves four children, three sons Henry James and Charlies, all of Nelsonville, and a daughter Mrs Nellie Spang of Logan.

Nelsonville Margaret Sayers Madison Street Henry Sayers Christian Church Strickler Greenlawn Henry James Charlies Nellie Spang Logan

Chauncey and area brief social notices and visits

Chauncey residents and relatives are listed visiting kin across Ohio. Abe Wilson visits Cleveland. Eva Smith hosts in Carbon Hill. Floyd Barker visits Athens. Darrel Moore and family return to Dayton after weekend in Chauncey with Moore and Moore relatives. Attends Mercy Hospital visits in Columbus and social with Mazon Pocahontas group.

Chauncey Abe Wilson Cleveland Dan Friedberg W. E. Dicken Bob Florence and Grace Eva Smith Carbon Hill Floyd Barker Athens George Gabriel, Jr Arthur Burchfield Darrel Moore Junior Anita Dayton Wendel Moore Roger Richard Harry Moore Melvin Fred Byers Henry Morgan Eugene Morgan Marie Morgan Columbus Nell Morgan Mercy Hospital Hiram Searles Sylvia Searles Joe Bailey Coolville Nord Howard

Pythian Sisters Meet Thursday in Nelsonville

The regular meeting of Pythian Sisters will be held Thursday night in Nelsonville followed by a potluck lunch.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters

Oil price drop hits Pennsylvania crude markets

Pennsylvania crude oil prices fell by 35 cents per barrel today with Bradford Allegheny at 2.05, Middle District at 1.91 and 1.07, Southeastern Pennsylvania 1.72, Eureka 1.67, Buckeye 1.57, Corning unchanged at 1.32. A 25 cent cut lowers Cabin Creek Bradford Hollow and Kelly Creek grades in West Virginia to 1.67.

Oil City Pennsylvania Bradford-Allegheny Middle District Southeastern Pennsylvania Eureka Buckeye Cabin Creek Bradford Hollow Kelly Creek West Virginia

Train schedule notices for Chesapeake and Ohio routes

Daily and weekly departures listed for Chesapeake and Ohio trains. No. 20 arrives daily except Sunday, No. 27 leaves daily except Sunday at 10.59 a m. Baltimore bound No. 1 National Limited daily, No. 13 Diplomat daily, No. 43 daily except Sunday, and No. 1 daily.

NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Daaly Chesapeake & Ohio Sun- Gay National Limited Diplomat Rea

Relief commodities distributed at Sunday Creek store

Chauncey weekly relief distribution at the Relief headquarters in the old Sunday Creek Store building issued corn and beef two pounds of rice and one pound of butter to relief card holders. Last week fresh beef had been issued.

Chauncey Sunday Creek

Waymers Host Chicken Dinner for Area Guests

Mrs Anna Waymer and daughter Effie entertained at their home near McDougal with a 4 chicken dinner Sunday for guests including Mr and Mrs Ralph Mc Cathran of Columbus Mrs John Sha ner of Glouster Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield and Kenneth Reeves of Lower Plains Mr and Mrs Sam Waymer and family of Beaumont and Mrs Flossie Douglas and son Junior of near Athens.

Chauncey Anna Waymer Effie McDougal Ralph McCathran Columbus John Shaner

Fuel City Funds Make Gain in November Balance

Nelsonville city treasury shows a slight rise in total balances to 5790.39 on Nov 30 from 5180.43, with November receipts 6331.95 and expenditures 5731.99 across funds. The water and electric divisions also posted gains while the gasoline fund vanished with no activity.

Fuel City Dec Nelsonville E. F. DeVol Electric Light Division

Declamation Event Set for Sunday Night in Athens County

The Athens County Prince of Peace Declamation Contest will be Sunday at 7 PM at the Christian Church. Winners receive medals and advance to district and state contests with cash prizes and college scholarships, featuring speakers from local churches and Amesville High School.

Christian Church Athens Athens County Ohio Council of Churches The Council Columbus Faye Kincade Baptist Church South Canaan Earl Seel Canaanville M. E Robert Hugan Stewart M. BE Margaret Pierce Guysville M. EB Jeanette Merrick Broadwell U. B. Church Catherine Wilke Amesville Beatrice Kloepfer First Methodist Church Wilbur H. Fowler

Nelsonville Personal News Highlights

James Knight returns from Summer ville West Virginia on business. Harold Spencer comes back to Akron after visiting his parents on Chestnut Street. Dr and Mrs Hugh Evans of Dayton are guests today of Rev and Mrs Lloyd Evans.

James Knight Summerville W. Va Harold Spencer Akron Thomas Spencer Chestnut Street Hugh Evans Dayton Lloyd Evans

Nelsonville Girl Wins Gold at National Baby Contest

Marguerite Ann Orahood, 3, of Nelsonville, earns a gold medal and honorable mention in the national baby contest at the World's Fair. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Orahood and Mr. and Mrs. William Biffle are noted as family.

Nelsonville Marguerite Ann Rollin Orahood William Biffle

Martha Class Leaders Elected In Nelsonville Methodist Circle

Mrs James Sharp was elected Martha Class president at a Nelsonville Methodist Church meeting led by Mrs Rose Cook with Miss Blanche Moorehead retiring. A 28 member social followed as the group sang Christmas carols and heard a history talk. In New Straitsville funeral attendees included Allen Riley and relatives.

Nelsonville Rose Cook J. D. Adamson Marguerite Florence Cook Martha Methodist Church Harry Jackson Blanche Moorehead Rothrock Lancaster Shough Poston Beard Harry Davis James Sharp Moorehead

Damages Sought By Mother In Auto Fatality Case

Daisy Fleming seeks 85000 in Athens County Common Pleas Court against minor Phillip Kennedy for the death of her son Verl F. Fleming from an auto crash on Sept 28. The petition alleges Kennedy, who was intoxicated, drove 50 mph or more from Amesville to Glouster, crashing into a tree after returning to Amesville. The car was allegedly bought for him by his aunt but titled in the aunt’s name.

Daisy Fleming Athens County Kennedy Fleming

Police search for mother of week-old found in hallway basket

Cincinnati police hunt for the mother of a week-old white boy discovered in an apartment hallway wearing only a light sleeping garment. The infant was found in a basket and authorities seek information to locate the mother.

Cincinnati

Matheny to Address Athens CCC Youths

Dr. W. A. Matheny, professor of civic biology and botany at Ohio University, will speak tonight to youths at the Athens CCC Camp. Earlier, C. A. Van Luitt spoke on Safety and A. C. Eubank discussed The Purpose of the CCC Camps. Additional programs are planned through the winter at the camp.

W. A. Matheny Ohio University Athens C. A. van Luitt A. C. Eubank

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American Mathe Steel Chrysler Stand Consolidated Gas Ray Trading York Stocks Wonville Thiness Service Columbus St Jack Mgr Baby Ashington St Florence Rid Thomas W. Par Medeen Johnson Gt Novemer S . of Sald County Toledo Cincinnati Produce Pittsburgh Livestock Treasuries Sme Fed Farm Mortg Nal Eastern Star Sand Ridge Dover Township Mres Charies Leffler Charies, Jr Dover News Leonard Hiles St. Francis Hospital Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Hannah Hibbard Maggie Campbell Robert Canter Jobs Eliza Burton Frank Shumway Cary and Phyllis Band Ridge Ray Smith Mechanicsburg Freod Waymers Entertain Orpheum Frank Morgan Lois Wilson Binnie Barnes Colin Clive and Virginia Bruce Mechem’s Allen Riley R. P. Riley John Riley Allen Riley Jr New Straitaville Lincoln Lloyd A Renee Dude Ranger Irene Hervey Segal Matheny Athens CCC Daniel Green Toy Town Buck Rogers Dick Tracy Aluminum China Tea Musical Tops Rocket Pistols Melton Sox Department Store
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