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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1937

Page

15

Two Convicts Escape From Alcatraz In High Tide Move

Warden Johnston reported at 1 p m that two inmates were counted, by 1 30 p m they had vanished. They escaped by breaking a window, slipping the mesh fence, and dropping to the rocks below. Authorities feared currents and tide might have aided their swim toward the mainland.

Johnston Alcatraz Fisherman's Wharf Golden Gate San Diego Naval Base Roe Cole al Capone George Machine State Court of Appeals McAlester J. A. Rutherford Cushing Okla Rutherford Texas Gmen Oklahoma City Joe Dutch) Bowers Bowers

Senate Plans Fight on Relief Bill of House

Repercussions of Senate charges of legal graft in state purchases were heard in the House during debate on the appropriations bill. Rep. McCulloch proposed sworn statements from bidders to prove no pay-offs, but the amendment failed 43 to 69 amid partisan lines. The House defeated a separate move to strike a 90000 guard fund for the Ohio National Guard tied to the Little Steel strike 42 to 59. The Finance Committee backed the Grubbs relief plan totaling 5.5 million for counties and 6.5 million from sales tax revenues, with counties paying the smaller share. Both bodies adjourned to Monday night.

Senate House Rep McCulloch Thomas A. Christy Monroe Democratic Party Ohio National Guard House Finance Committee Grubbs

Christmas programs planned at Albany and Temple churches

Christmas sermons mark worship on the Albany M. E. Charge with Rev. T. A. Ballinger announcing services. Albany schedule includes Church School 9:15, worship 10:15, Junior Epworth League 7. Temple South's Church School 10, Epworth League 7, evening worship 7:30. Town House Church School at 1:30 followed by a 2:30 sermon. Public invited.

Albany M. E T. A. Ballinger Albany Epworth League Temple Epworth

Albany Baptist Sunday Schedule Details

The Albany Baptist Circuit lists Bible School at Albany Church at 9 30 a m with no evening service due to a Christmas program at Carpenter Church at 7 30 p m The South Canaan Church will start Bible School at 9 30 a m and Rev Ewing Walters will preach at 10 50 a m

Church of God Hocking St Christ Robert Patterson E. Nicholas FE. Nicholas Rey Nicholas Albany Baptist Circuit Albany Church Carpenter Church Albany South Canaan Church Ewing Walters

Survivors Recall Panay Bombing Siege and Rescue Efforts

The account details Lt. Arthur Anders directing defenses on the Panay as planes bombed and machine gunned the vessel. Chief Quartermaster Lang, Lieut. Hughes, and others fought amid injuries, with radiomen and wounded crew aiding gunfire and steering lifeboats. A launch carrying five wounded endured further attacks as the crew ferried casualties to shore.

Quartermaster Lang Comdr. Hughes Arthur F. Anders Weimar Tex Panay Anders James T. Murphy, Jr Lexington Andy R. Wisler Liberty Ernest R Mahlmann Astoria New York John W. Geist Altoona Denis H. Riverse Sheboygan Wis Lieut Conradr. Hughes Cmdr Hughes Carl H. Birk Milaca Minn Percs D. Ziegler Delaware Ohio Charles 8S. Schreyer Baxter Iowa Cecil B Green Tulsa Okla Alex Kozak Ansonia Conn Kozak

Wool Prices and Availability Listed by Department

The Department reports western grown fine wools in large supply at 70.472, with scoured bases. short French combing wools around 67 to 68 cents. Long fall Texas wools show demand near 60 cents scoured, greasy Texas wools about 48 cents scoured. The sun’s temperature is noted as about 11 000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Boston U. S Agriculture Department Basia Texas

Stock market drifts with mixed gains in dull New York session

Stocks moved irregularly in dull trading led by mixed results among industrials. Westinghouse rose to 107 1/8, U S Steel fell, Chrysler and Bethlehem Steel slipped, Du Pont shed a point, Atchison gained to 40, New York Central eased, American Telephone steady, and metals sagged with Amereco Melting down to 49.

New York Westinghouse S. Steel Chrysler Bethlehem Steel du Pont York Central

Toledo Grain Prices for Wheat Corn and Livestock

Market report lists prices for Wheat No 2 red 92 97 93s No 3 red 89 0 92 y Corn No 2 yellow 59 9 60s No 3 yellow 58 9 59% Oats No 2 white 32 39 34 No 3 white 30 1 33 7733 Eggs lower eggs firsts 33 seconds 25c nearby ungraded 30c Butter fat No 1 36c No 2 34c Live poultry various values fowls roosters broilers fryers roasting chickens capons ducks geese and rabbits with numerous price points provided by grade and breed for regional market.

White Rock Plymouth Rocks White Rocks Barred Rocks

Poultry and Dairy Prices at Local Markets

Nearby receipts show 24 ec for extra firsts and 27 ec for extras white eggs. Poultry remains steady with hens at 22 23c heavy hens, leghorn hens 16 18c, ducks 18 20c, geese 16 18c, roosters 14c, old Toms 40 22 2c, fresh killed hens greased 35c, dressed 30c, and dressed with feathers removed 10c.

Dairy Prices and Receipts Reported in Fragmented Notation

The record lists fluctuating dairy prices and receipts for eggs butter and various products with figures like 23¢ 19¢ and 32e6 indicating mixed, unclear OCR data. Mentions of tubs firsts seconds and standards accompany references to storage checks and centralized figures.

Unsettled Butter and Live Poultry Prices in Rural Markets

Prices for butter and various poultry lines listed with multiple grades and weights. Poultry items include firm hens, leghorns, broilers, ducks, geese, and turkeys with per unit or per pound quotations. Potatoes from Ohio Idaho Michigan Maine and Pennsylvania shown with per bag or per hundredweight pricing.

Mall Moscova and Ohio Idaho Michigan Maine Green Mountain Pennsylvania

Stars Say for Saturday December 18

The Stars Say predicts a lively prosperous day with potential changes or travel tied to new business or contracts. Writing publishing advertising and promotional work should thrive while private matters carry slight anxieties. A birthday indicates a year of change and possible relocations or contracts involving writings.

Cincinnati Livestock Hogs and Sheep Prices Report

Hog prices at Cincinnati with top $835 for 150 to 180 lb hogs and 8.25 per cwt for 180 to 200 lb, plus varied weights up to 350 lb. Sows offered around 6.28 to 6.50, calves and baby beef types noted, late trading weaker on some slaughter classes. Sheep around 9 to 9.75 for good lambs, with most slaughter ewes near 24 to 34.

Market Report Prices for Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Hogs 2100 head with 1200 direct, prices $8.25 to $8.75 for 100–200 lb animals and around $8.50 for 230 lb heavies. sows 25 cents lower at $7. Cattle 650 head with 500 direct, good steers $9.75 to $10.50 or better. Sheep 750 head with 250 direct, good and choice lambs $9.25 to $9.75, throwouts $8, yearlings around $7, good sheep $5.

Ross County livestock sales report totals 742 head

The Ross County Livestock Sales Co. recorded 742 total receipts with hogs at various weights and prices from 7.84 to 8.60 per hundredweight, cattle receipts at 205 with steers and heifers priced around 6.90 to 8.75, fat cows and bulls listed, calves with tops and averages shown.

Ross County Ross County Livestock Sales Co

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Virtues and Illness

Pomeroy social column notes a Five Hundred Club dinner at Mary Jane Coffee Shop followed by games at the Smith home on Lasley Street. Awards went to Clarence Massar, Patty Young, and others while several residents face illnesses and travel to Columbus for family medical concerns.

Pomeroy Harry Smith Mary Jane Midsdleport Smith Lasley St Clarence Massar Patty Young Newian Fowler Kathryn Ebersbach Roy FE Tracy Son-Inlaw Eddie Blake Collumbus J. R. Elder Bernard Wyssong Herman Massar West Main St George Mel Quigg Lincoln Hill Blanche Roller Mulberry Ave Ethel Miller Thomas Fork

Pomeroy Women Plan Grace Church Christmas Dance

The Pomeroy Young Women’s Church’s Woman’s Club at Grace Episcopal Church has nearly completed arrangements for its annual Christmas dance.

Pomeroy — Young Churches Woman's Club of Grace Episcopal Church

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