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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1923

Page

6

Expert explains how Athens can attract industry growth

C B Covert industrial agent of the Hocking Valley railroad spoke at the Athens Chamber of Commerce luncheon on means for industrial development in smaller cities. He endorsed the bonus method and urged advertising stressing banking, labor, and shipping advantages to attract plants to Athens. He offered to investigate inquiries and assist in locating a plant here.

C. 8. Covert Hocking Valley Railroad Athens Chamber of Commerce Covert Chamber of Commerce Athens Ohio

Surprise birthday party for Paul and Pauline Gillogly

About 25 children gathered at 1 pm at the Gillogly country home to celebrate the tenth birthday of twins Paul and Pauline. The birthday twins arrived amid cheers after a pulled prank and guests presented gifts and enjoyed refreshments. Other attendees included John and William Cline Edwin and Richard Green and many Athens friends.

Granville Gillogly Paul Pauline Grandpa Gillogly John William Cline Edwin Richard Green Mabel Croy Aldine Coe Luctle van Dyke Marie Baughman Beatrice Moore Naedine Balles Carolyn Sisson Margene West Helen Max Zimmerman Charles Johnson Nathian Croy Carol Whitlatch Arnold Goodwin Lawrence Goodwin Jack Lindley Wallace Gillogly Joe Burdette Vivian Burdette Athens Paul and Pauline Gillogly

Christmas seals aid Albany health program drive

Seals purchased in Albany will support the Albany health program. Contributions to the Harding Memorial may be given to F. F. Goldsberry. Gifts are voluntary and buyers are urged to help destroy disease.

Albany Harding F. F. Goldsberry

Liberty bonds opening prices on December 19

Market report from New York shows Liberty bonds trading with 3 1 2's at 99.28 and various 4 1 4's values including first 4 1 4's at 98.15 second 4 1 4's at 98.11 third 3 1 4's at 99.8 and fourth 4 1 4's at 98.14 plus new 4 1 4's at 99.18.

New York Liberty Bonds

Wool prices and grades in New York market report

New York market notes supply prices for wool types including XX, domestic pulled and scoured, and Texas scoured basis. Fares shown for fine and year 12 months ranges, quarter blood lines with specific price points and regional basises.

New York Ohio Texas

Stock spread shows varied gains across major firms

The list records percentage values for a broad set of corporations including U S Steel Common 94 percent, Northern Pacific, American Can, Baldwin Locomotive, American Locomotive 71 percent, Bethlehem Steel 61 percent, Union Pacific 125 percent, Southern Pacific 86 percent, Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul 11 percent, and Westinghouse 59 percent among others, indicating a mixed performance across industries.

Crucible Steel Vxe Hebueo Aie Anaconda Eovesen Atchison Cosesse Baldwin Locomotive Baltimore & Ohio Bethlehem Steel Pfd Central Leather Esee Chicago Mil Republic Iron & Steel Southern Pacific Southern Hrailway Studebaker 2 Texas Company Csersse Union Pacific U. S. Ind. Alcohol U. S. Steel Common Utah Copper Ceeeeeree Westinghouse Seoeses Willys-Overland

Grain Produce Prices in Chicago Butter and Eggs

Chicago December 19 butter receipts 5359 tubs creamery extras 53 53? plus firsts 50 to 52 cents and packing stock 32 to 33 cents per pound. Eggs receipts 3585 cases miscellaneous 35 to 36 cents, ordinary firsts 33 to 34 cents, firsts 37 cents, checks 22 to 24 cents, dirties 24 to 25 cents.

Chicago

Grain prices in Toledo close for December

Grain close at Toledo reports cash wheat 1.11 to 1.12 half, corn 78 to 79 cents, oats 49 to 56 cents, rye 73 cents, barley 67 cents. Clover seed 13.00 to 13.15 with bids for February and March. timothy 3.90 to 4.00 with bids for March.

Toledo Timothy Dee

Tuesday Evening Club Program Ends with Music Readings

The Tuesday Evening Club met last week with Mrs D H Russe. The program featured music and two readings, followed by a collation served by the host PRs.

D. H. Russe Prs

Local visits mark regional Christmas season

Mrs. F. H. Eccles returned last Saturday from a visit to her son William in Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fought Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Tewksbury and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Potter attended the grange meeting at New Marshfield Saturday. Mrs. Earl Parkins of Huntington West Virginia has come to spend the Christmas season with her parents Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Russell.

F. H. Eccles William Pittsburgh Floyd Fought Jeff Tewksbury Gene Potter Grange New Marshfield

Christmas Programs At Hebbardsville And Nearby Churches

The high school plans a Christmas chapel and Friday afternoon programs by grades. The Baptist Sunday school will present a church program with a Sunday treat for children. Hebbardsville schools, led by Mrs. Warner and Dorothy Parker, perform Saturday night. Sunday at 10 15 A M the M E g children present a morning program.

Baptist Sunday School Hebbardsville Warner Dorothy Parker

Petition to reroute 16 o'clock train to Albany denied

The New York Central Railway petition to make Albany a Lime place by moving the 4 o'clock train was not granted. Several other requests from smaller towns were likewise denied.

New York ‘Central Railway Albany

Miss Hazel Cline Returns to Teach in New Jersey

Miss Hazel Cline arrived from New York City on Tuesday to spend the season at Ham Manor School in New Jersey where she will teach.

Hazel Cline York City Cline Inham Manor New Jersey

Christmas Seals Eighty Cents Out of Every Dollar

A vintage notice states Christmas Seals contributions allocate eighty cents from every dollar to relief drives. The brief item emphasizes fundraising efficiency and public participation in the campaign.

Cincinnati Produce Eggs Price Note

Cincinnati December 19 egg market reports fresh gathered extra at 43 cents per dozen.

Cincinnati

Local Auction Prices Mentioned in Fragment

A fragment lists coin and grading terms with price cues ordinary firsts and seconds with cent values, including nearby ungraded items. The text hints at a catalog or sale listing with 42c and 32c quotes and 26c for seconds.

Pittsburg Livestock Market Charges Dec 19

Pittsburg reports cattle receipts 50 with steady prices. Veal calves receipts 200 up 50 cents to 12.50. Sheep and lambs receipts 500 down. prime wethers 7.25 to 7.50, lambs 13.00, other grades 5.60 to 7.00. Hogs receipts 1300, down 5 cents. prime heavies 7.50 to 7.66, heavies 7.50 to 7.55, lights 6.75 to 7.25, pigs 6.50 to 6.75.

Pittsburg

Chicago Market Receipts Mixed Hogs Cattle And Sheep

Hogs receipts 38 090 market weak to lower bulk 6 65 to 7 10 top 7 15. heavy weight 6 85 to 7 15. cattle receipts 9 000 market steady beef steers 10 85 to 12 85. butcher and other grades 3 35 to 11 50. veal calves 4 50 to 9 75. stocker and feeder cattle listed. Sheep receipts 8 000 market strong to 2 implications lambs 85 lbs up 11 00 to 13 00. ewes 4 50 to 7 60. breeding ewes 7 50 to 11 00.

Chicago

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report

Cincinnati stockyards report receipts for cattle 850 hogs 6300 sheep 675 and lambs with steady to mixed prices. Steers good to choice 7.25 to 9.00. calves 10.00 to 11.00. hogs packers and butchers 7.10 to 7.15. sheep 4.50 to 5.50. lambs 12.50 to 13.00.

Cincinnati

Akron visitors journey toward Alabama amid family farewells

Additional Personals note sons Jack and Jim Dick from Akron arriving to visit Mrs. Ralph Jennings and family. They travel with Mrs. McLaurine and family en route to Albany Alabama, home of the Goodman parents. Mr. and Mrs. McLaurine, longtime Akron residents, plan to move to Birmingham Alabama.

Jack Jim Dick Akron Ralph BP. Jennings Albany Alabama

Reverend Charley Officiates Whaley-Six Wedding

Reverend M. E. Charley at the First Christian church on North Congress Street officiated at the marriage of Mr. William Leroy Six of Floodwood and Miss Hazel Marie Whaley of Glouster. The ceremony occurred at 11 30 this morning.

Whaley M. E. Charley First Christian Church North Congress Street William Leroy Floodwood Hazel Marie Whaley Glouster

House Ways and Means Panel Sets Mellon Tax Plan Review

In Washington on December 19 the house Ways and Means committee arranged to consider both the soldiers bonus and tax reduction provisions of the Mellon plan together. Democratic members, aided by Republican Frear of Wisconsin, failed to push the bonus bill or set a firm reporting date.

Washington House Ways and ‘Means Committee Frear Wisconsin

Community Christmas Tree at Haning Baptist Church

Sunday evening December 23 at Haning Baptist Church a community program features a tree and worthwhile numbers. Attendees bring a gift for the tree and give their heartiest cooperation to ensure a successful event.

Haning Baptist Church

Venizelos Weighs Return to Athens from Paris

Paris December 19 still wavering Venizelos former premier of Greece undecided whether to return to take his seat in the national assembly or remain in the French capital unsure of his political future in Athens and Greece.

Paris Venizelos Greece Athens National Assembly

Moore's Successor in Mining Union Slated by Lewis

Yorkville C I A report says the miners union will choose a Washington legislative agent to replace John B. Moore who died recently. John L. Lewis international president will decide the successor, according to Andrew Watkins of Yorkville Ohio.

Memphis as a City of the Ancient World?

A brief note reflecting on Memphis and its historical status as a great ancient city, suggesting its prominence in ancient world measurements and planning.

Modernists plan showdown with House of Bishops

In New York on December 19 Modern Churchmen push to widen a rift in the Episcopal Church. They demand a showdown against conservatives within the House of Bishops and label Bishop William Lawrence and others as heretics. Prominent lay supporters include J. F. Morgan George W Wickersham Mrs Herbert Satterlee Mrs Henry P Davidson Judge Edward R Finch and George Gordon Battle.

New York Protestant Episcopal Church House of Bishops Illiam Lawrence Massachutts Churchmen’s Union J. FP. Morgan George W. Wickersham Herbert Satterlee Morgan Henry P. Davidson Edward R. Finch George Gordon Battle Christ

Raisuli the Moroccan Bandit Dies Under Suspicion of Poison

Tangier dispatch reports Raisuli, once famed Moroccan bandit operating in Morocco, has died and is believed poisoned. The veteran outlaw was notorious on the world stage at his peak.

London Raisuli Tangier Daily Mail Morocco

Cleveland Mayor Kohler Seeks South America Passport

Fred Kohler, Cleveland’s mayor, applies for a passport for a world trip, planning a first leg to South America. He is not recognized by a federal passport clerk who asks for identification from the applicant.

Cleveland, CO Fred Kohler Cleveland South America Federal Building

Ohio campaign manager still unsettled in Hitchcock week

In Cleveland on December 19 Frank H. Hitchcock the national campaign head for Senator Hiram Johnson has not yet picked the man to run Ohio operations. The decision remained undecided into the late afternoon with no announcement.

Cleveland Frank H.hitchcock Hiram Johnson Ohio

Works bearing Dumas name total about sixteen hundred volumes

The collection bearing the name of Alexandre Dumas comprises roughly 1600 volumes. It highlights the prolific output associated with the famed author, noting the vast scope of works linked to his name.

Alexandre Dumas

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