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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1927

Page

3

Market volatility rises in Columbus holiday trade

Ohio market report notes increased excitement due to holiday buying. Citrus shows the most fluctuation with tangerines at 5.00 per half settlement and oranges around 4.25 to 7.00, Florida fruit 4.50 to 6.25, grapefruit steady up to 5.50. Also listed are prices for lemons, lettuce, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, eggs, and butter with regional and national quotes.

Columbus Ohio St. P California Florida

Greyhounds Top Alumni In Scrappy High School Showdown

Nelsonville High School varsity defeated a former stars team 41 to 20 in a spirited exhibition. Howell led the Greyhounds with ten field goals while Steenrod and West sparked strong defenses and fast breaks. Meade Whyte paced the alumni with four baskets as the local squad gains momentum for Friday in Gloucester against Gallipolis.

Elsonville Nelsonville High School Nelsonville Reyhounds Ld Stars Varity Steenrod Greyhounds Howell Howell Set For Them and Crumbled Under Anvalanche West Meade Whyte Gallipolis

Rotary Club Welcomes New Minister K H McCorkle

Nelsonville Rotary club hosted Rev. K. H. McCorkle at its meeting. C. H. Bartlett delivered the club welcome, with greetings from the Chamber of Commerce, Y M C A, and local churches. The minister, a Tennessee native, thanked attendees. W E F Titus of Columbus attended as a guest. The annual Christmas party was announced for next week.

Nelsonville K. H McCorkle Rotary Club C. S. Mechem C. H. Bartlett Fred Johnson Chamber of Commerce W. L. Hudson Ed L. Morrell Methodist Church Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Church McCorkle Tennessee

Birth rate rising in Buchtel area says Dr Walker

In a buoyant local notice Dr A K Walker reports seven births in ten days across Buchtel Murray City Logan and Pittsburgh Hollow. Children named Charles James Joseph Ulichney Alice Joy and two girls were welcomed at several homes with December dates noted.

Nelsonville A. K. Walker Buchtel Carl Smathers Charles James Joseph Ulichney Michael Ulichney Murray City Logan Herbert Briley Earl Graham Alice Joy Elza Miller Walker Herbert Emerick Pittsburgh Hollow Frank Rice

Kearney Relief Corps Elects New Officers

Phil Kearney Relief Corps members in Nelsonville elect the new year’s officers led by President Mrs. Mattie Weekley and senior vice president Mrs. Sophia Mann. Other officers include junior vice president Mrs. Florence Whitmore treasurer Mrs. Adda James chaplain Mrs. George Coope guard Mrs. Della McMasters. The president will appoint the rest of the officers and they will be installed the second Monday in January.

Nelsonville Phil Kearney Relief Corps Mattie Weekley Sophia Mann Florence Whitmore Adda James George Coope Della McMasters

Oliver couple welcome daughter Susanne in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Oliver of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter born Saturday at Grant hospital. She is named Susanne. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Stater of Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Glen Oliver Columbus Grant Hospital Susanne R. R. Stater

Rainbow club to hold annual Christmas party at president’s home

The Rainbow class of the Christian church will hold its annual Christmas party Thursday evening at the home of president Mrs Harold Mechem. Gifts will be exchanged.

Rainbow Class of the Christian Church Harold Mechem

Columbus Holiday Guests Include Local Residents

Miss Pauline Donley is spending a few days in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Anthony Stedem of Little Rock Ark are guests of their parents Mr and Mrs A Stedem and Mr and Mrs Thomas Mulligan and will be here during the holidays. The Misses Fanny Mullingan and Irma Wilson are in Columbus today.

Pauline Donley Columbus Anthony Stedem Little Rock Ark A. Stedem Thomas Mulligan Fanny Mullingan Irma Wilson

Bank Robbery Suspect Named in Galion Case

Bucyrus Dec 14 Harry Zillick of Toledo identified as one of the bandits in the June 18 robbery of the Galion Commercial Savings Bank by Margaret Tracht a 16 year old girl who was working at the bank during the hold up.

Bucyrus Harry Zillick Toledo Galion Commercial Savings Bank Margaret Tracht

Tragedy as lamp explosion kills Eva Simcox at sister's home

Columbus police report a kerosene lamp exploded at the sister's house early today causing the death of 29 year old Mrs Eva Simcox. The accident occurred at her sister's residence in Columbus. Authorities described the incident as a fatal lamp explosion.

Columbus Eva Simcox

President of School in Hills to Speak Here

Nelsonville notes McCoy Franklin of Crossmore North Carolina will address Elizabeth Zane Dew chapter Daughters of the American Revolution at a Saturday meeting held in the high school auditorium. Franklin, a mountain resident who funded his education and built a $90 000 school, will speak at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening.

Hills Nelsonville McCoy Franklin Crossmore North Carolina Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution Franklin Berea Louisville Theological Seminary Blue Ridge Mountains Presbyterian Church

First Semi Annual Reform Bleat at Sugar Creek

The Wasp appeared this morning sold by Ohio university co-eds competing for a model ship awarded to the group selling the most copies of the scandal sheet. The flaming yellow sheet features grafts and scandals with a large section exposing personal items of university elites.

WASP Sugar Creek Ohio University Co-Eds

Ohio University Christmas Concert Highlights Choir and Relief Drive

The Methodist choir conducted by Prof. C. C. Robinson performed Russian folk song by Tchaikovsky and Silent Night sung by a quartet. Registrar Frank B. Dilley urged February graduates to file diploma applications this week. The campus relief basket totals 50 dollars in goods with 175 cans still to be sold, and a clothing box from Illinois arrived. Dr. B. Bryan announced a Men's Glee Club rehearsal at Music Hall at 7 p.m.

Methodist C. C. Robinson Ohio University Tschaikowsky Marianna Bing Willis Edmunds Helen Hook Willis Brown Frank B. Dilley Rev. W Ludwig Relief Committee Illinois 2. B. Bryan University Music Hall

Ohio presidential primary date set for April 24

Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown reports heavy inquiries from leaders in both parties about the Ohio presidential primary. The law designates the last Tuesday in April, April 24, for the vote, with candidates needing to file declarations 60 days prior on or before February 24 and indicate first and second choices for president.

Columbus Clarence J. Brown Ohio Brown

Gasoline Station Robbery Attempt Ends in Shooting

Cleveland report states William Craig aged 29 was shot by a detective while attempting to rob an East Side gas station. He was near death early today with critical injuries.

Cleveland East Side William Craig

Cleveland Produce Poultry and Dairy Prices

Wholesale prices for poultry and dairy in Cleveland and nearby towns list heavy fowls to turkeys with many per unit prices. Potatoes apples and butter categories show 150-lb sacks and 110-lb sacks with varying regional rates. Butter receipts and eggs receipts are provided with grade breakdowns and per unit figures.

Cleveland New York Maine Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Minn Idaho

Carsey Given Final Chance on Intoxication Fine

Edward Skid Carsey was arraigned before Mayor Alex M. Moore this morning and fined 25 dollars plus costs for intoxication. He owes two prior fines totaling 256 dollars and costs and faces jail if re-arrested until payment. Bert Wilson, Athens, is ill at the city jail and not arraigned.

Edward Skid

Pomeroy News Notes On Illnesses And Visits

Pomeroy reports fear for the season as whooping cough mumps chicken pox and illness sweep through town. Mr and Mrs J W Kincaid visited Columbus Tuesday. Mrs Margaret Pfarr mother of Mrs W J Forquer has been ill all winter and not better since Saturday night. Clyde Swan family and Swan relatives from Huntington Milton W Va and Middleport dined with Dell Martin on Sunday. John Stone who lives with his daughter Mrs Collins on Walnut street remains seriously ill. Dr Barnholt of Holzer inspected him Saturday.

J. W. Kincaid Columbus Margaret Pfarr W. J. Forquer Clyde Swan Huntington Wealthy Swan J. F D. L

Toledo grain and produce prices drift through December notes

In Toledo on December 13 farmers reported closing prices for grains and feeds. Wheat No. 2 at 1381.39, Corn No. 3 around 91 to 92 cents, Rye No. 2 at 115 dollars, Oats No. 2 near 58 to 59 cents, Clover cash around 1630 with various Dec and Feb/Mar futures listed. Butter, eggs, and hay also cited with tolling figures.

Toledo

Market Report Hogs Cattle and Lambs Steady to Mixed

Hogs receipts 3500, cattle 550, calves 450, sheep 400. Prices show steady to higher tone in hogs with 250 to 250 lb pigs at 8.25 to 8.80, sows 6.75 to 7.25. Beef steers 9.00 to 14.00, cows 6.50 to 8.75, vealers 11.00 to 14.50, stock and feeders 8.50 to 9.50. Sheep top fat lambs 14.00, bulk fat lambs 10.00 to 13.50, fat ewes 4.00 to 6.00.

Pittsburgh Atrang

Cincinnati Produce Prices Steady Butter and Lower Eggs

Butter steady with tablets at 45 to 47 cents and 2 to 4 cent discounts. Packing stock No 1 at 33 cents and No 2 at 22 to 24 cents. Butter fat at 3 to 3.5 cents. Eggs down with fresh gathered extra firsts at 7 cents, firsts 44 cents, seconds 33 cents, nearby ungraded 44 cents.

Cincinnate

Papes Diapepsin Promises Quick Indigestion Relief

Nine tenths of digestive troubles come from fermentation and excess acid in the stomach. Taking Pape's Diapepsin after meals or when pain occurs stops fermentation neutralizes acid and soothes the stomach. Millions endorse this remedy and a 60 cent package is available from druggists to insure healthier digestion.

Pape

Wool Exports From Boston Show Varied Foreign Wool

Exports from Boston during recent weeks totaled 321 396 lbs greasy wool and 6 240 lbs scoured wool. Raw wool prices ranged from 1.12 to 1.15 per lb for fine staple, 0.95 for three eighths blood, and 0.85 for quarter blood. Ohio Delaines greasy basis quoted at 4 to 7 cents.

Boston U.P Ohio

New York Produce Prices Hold Steady on Butter Eggs

Butter firm receipts 6 451, creamery extras 52 cents, special market 52 1 53 cents. Eggs steady with receipts 10 549, nearby white fancy 58 lower range, nearby mixed whites 58 cents, fresh firsts 46 cents.

New York

Anderson McCoy Labs Seeks Questionnaire Blank Now

A fragment notes Anderson McCoy Laboratories in Highland Ohio stating ASMARA is the result of 18 years of specialization and is individually prescribed, with instruction to write for a questionnaire blank at once.

Asmara Anderson-McCoy Laboratories Highland Ohio

Funeral services for T. M. Roy Pilcher scheduled

Funeral services for T. M. Roy Pilcher who died Monday night will be held at 2 o clock Thursday afternoon at 10 East Union street residence. Burial will be in the West Union street cemetery. Friends may call at any time at the home.

T. M Roy” Pilcher East Union Street West Union Street

Weather Toddled From 64 To 50 With Rain Today

Temperatures started at about 64 degrees then fell to 50 by noon. Rain totaled three tenths of an inch. The reading notes 64 64 64 63 and shows morning temperatures around 58 54 53 50 with a forecast style entry.

Togodey A.m

Palmer Girl Undergoes Tonsillectomy in Columbus

Dee Palmer, 11 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Palmer of Reatown, was taken to Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus Tuesday for a tonsil removal operation. She was accompanied by her father.

Dee Charles Palmer Reatown Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Pythian Sisters in Glouster to Observe Birthdays

Glouster Temple No. 560 Pythian Sisters will observe the November and December birthdays Thursday night. All members are asked to attend and bring three sandwiches for lunch. T. A. Noon, fuel inspector for the N Y C, is spending a few days in Detroit this week on business connected with his position.

Glouster Glouster Temple T. A Detroit

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