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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
6
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Nelsonville report says Prof W J Smith of Ohio University History Department told the Nelsonville Men's Brotherhood that the war with Japan will be lengthy. He warned it won’t last 10 to 12 years nor be resolved in four to six weeks as some optimists claimed. He noted his background as the son of a Presbyterian missionary and his early life in China.
Nelsonville appoints Raymond Fuller of Columbus as resident engineer succeeding John Wiseman of Burgess and Niple. Wiseman departs Friday for Cincinnati to join the Civil Army Corps of Engineers while Wiseman completes Nelsonville water works project nearing completion.
The group heard a talk on Japanese national psychology delivered by an unnamed speaker who was returned to the United States for education. Rev. Ted Shoemaker of Athens demonstrated magic. Warren Funeral Home quartet performed. Brotherhood officers were reelected: FE J Arnold president Corwin Cookson vice president Philip B Weller secretary treasurer. executives C L Stout and C D Betts plus Rev W M George as ex-officio member.
Nelsonville group of Past Matrons and Patrons Association of Eudora Chapter O E S held a Christmas dinner Tuesday night in Tri Psat Sorority apartment with 22 members at turkey dinner. Tables featured red candles, a Santa apple favors, holly and cedar decor. Afterward they visited Mr and Mrs Maynard McDaniel for gift exchange beneath a decorated tree, then carols and coffee and cookies were served.
Mrs. S. J. Cutler Morey 95 of this community and a Juliette Rebekah Lodge member died at her daughter’s home in Watertown after a long illness. Surviving are daughter Mrs. M. E. Root and granddaughter Mrs. Rollin Vincent of Cutler. The Friendly Circle class met with a birthday towel shower for Mrs. Horace Carothers and January meeting is planned at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Oliver. Various personals list Roxie Remely visiting Scott Reynolds, Columbus trip, Louise Dunbar’s return from Ft. Wayne, and visits by Hattie Inman and family. Law, formerly ill, is out again. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Meek were held at the Decatur Presbyterian Church. Myrtie Dunbar leaves for Columbus to visit sister Mrs. Odaffer.
Social notes from Bradbury report attendance at Bradbury Bible School on December 7 with Elder King leading morning services. Visits include Mrs. Griff Russell with daughter Miss Virginia Russell in Columbus and Roy Pierce with George Waters in Zanesville. L Smith returns from Columbus visit. Martha Smith ill. Bible Class to host Christmas supper and gift exchange. Rev. O W Williams to preach Jan 4. Alva Hull and Loretta Wells relocate within town.
Women's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Edna Paynter's home with a gift exchange and Christmas decorations. Various locals visited relatives in Parkersburg, Columbus trips for employment and induction, and family visits noted. A historical note cites the phrase butter fingered dating to 1615.
Murray City man Andrew Love 51 died Wednesday in a Columbus hospital after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 p m at Beech Grove Church with interment in the adjoining cemetery. Survived by widow Etta Love and children Evelyn Lehman Eva Knight Cleo Stephenson James Love Oliver Love Andrew and Bobby Love along with two brothers four sisters and several grandchildren.
Markets opened with a selective steel led recovery and fractional gains by midmorning. Traders noted war news from Germany and Italy was expected and had limited impact, while Pacific reports and Philippines defense against Japan improved sentiment and suggested a bottoming, with yesterday’s late rally drawing bid activity.
A snapshot of midday stock values lists major American companies with mixed gains and declines. Prominent names include American Telephone and Telegraph Anaconda Chrysler Curtiss Wright General Electric General Motors International Harvester Kennecott Union Carbide United Airlines and Westinghouse among others.
Grain and Produce prices list for Toledo shows Wheat No 2 red at 1.02 and 1.21 for different grades, Corn No 2 yellow 78 and 79, Oats No 2 white 55 and 57, Soybeans No 2 yellow 1.67 and 168. eggs firm with fresh graded extras and local varieties, egg receipts 8 014 steady, government graded eggs set at 48 loose and 49 carton. butter receipts 548 643 steady. creamery 91 score 33 percent.
Salable hogs 300, active and cents higher. 160 to 180 lb fetches $11.10 to $11.15, 180 to 220 lb $11.15, 220 to 250 lb $10.75 to $11.15. Salable cattle 75, calves 125, sheep 100. Prices steady and unchanged across categories.
Market report lists hogs cattle calves and sheep with price ranges by weight and grade. Crude oil price base at Corning about 11.31 dollars per barrel.
The text asserts the orange industry in Florida began by accidental seed dispersal from Spanish explorers who ate the fruit. It also claims Mercury is the hottest planet with a long day and short year, highlighting distinct planetary traits.
Florence Delicotino of Glouster files suit in Athens County Common Pleas Court seeking participation in the state industrial compensation fund. He alleges a stomach injury from a coal loader accident on Oct. 30 1939 while working for Carbondale Coal Co and says the industrial commission denied compensation.
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