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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1934

Page

11

Stock Market Summary Reflects Mixed Gains and Steel Demand

Heavy trading led by rails and industrials with moderate volume and mixed moves. Gas shares slipped while American Telephone United States Steel and General Electric posted isolated gains as a broad index shows a year end upturn amid strong steel demand and replenishment stocks.

Public Jersey American Telephone Merica United Cas Improvement Gates Smelting Santa Fe United Steel General Electric General New York Central Cerro de Fastman Kodak

Baltimore and Cincinnati Produce Market Summary

Baltimore produce prices show hens, pullets, butter, and eggs with varying lot prices for 24025 area. Cincinnati wire reports firsts, seconds, turkey terms, and creamery specials. notes on bags, greens, and eggs with mixed adjustments and unchanged items.

Maine Florida

Stocks See Mixed Notes On New York Exchange

A scrambled page lists numerous company names and percent changes with scattered figures. It references Am. Roll Mills, AT&T, Anaconda, Eastman Kodak, Procter and Gamble, General Motors, Penn, Westinghouse, Woolworth, and Chrysler among others. The data appear as a market snapshot with varied gains and losses.

Alaska Ap. Cor Ohio Barnsdale Borden Eastman Kod We Rng & Sewsene Ceeccewecenupsesee Eeenevereeeveseeveeseeserereees Pegeweegewee Gen. Motors Seaman Dust Wewewee Myers Loew's Sevees Sutpavepessees Comempaniage Alres Ale Aentane Chrysler Colum Nick Can Tel Westinghouse Woolworth Downnes

Wool Prices for 64s and Finer Fleeces Decline

In the grease or scoured basis prices for 64s and similar fleeces ranged from 28 to 28 cents. Dealers noting demand for 64s and finer territory reported bids of 67 to 73 cents for final bags and lines around 67 to 70 cents.

Real Estate Sale in Dover Village Chauncey Ohio

Public notice of a real estate sale in Athens County Ohio for a parcel in Dover Village Chauncey described as part of Lot 657 and half of Lot 657 with a price of 2400 dollars, to be sold at public auction at the courthouse on the stated January date. The sale is part of a mortgage foreclosure action filed by Home and Savings As corporation against Osborn et al. and is overseen by attorney Burnes with Charles Stratton listed in the notice.

BPS Onio Athens County Home and Savings Osborn Othe Athens Dover

Livestock Market Report Reflects Mixed Hog and Cattle Prices

Hog market shows 1 006 holdovers steady to higher with 180 to 220 lb pigs at 66.35, 330 to 300 lb at 6.40, and light 160 to 170 lb at 5.50. under 120 lb at 2.50 to 3.50. sows down 25c. Cattle steady with better grade fed steers 6.50 to 7.75, good grassers 5.50 to 6.50, heifers 4.50 to 6. beef bulls and fat cows 36 to 50. vealers 7.50 to 8.50. Sheep slow to steady with fat lambs 7.50 to 8, good sheep 6 to 4.50.

Market Report Showing Mixed Livestock Prices and Sluggish Demand

Hog sales show limited direct trade with bids mostly at 6.15 for 200 to 280 lb hogs and higher asks around 6.35 for prime butchers. Cattle receipts include 750 commercial and 400 government calves with steady tone. slaughter steers and heifers weaker to plain, common cows 1.25 to 3.50, good calves 5.50 to 6.50, lightweights down. sheep at 500 head, demand firmer for heavier lambs while weighty offerings soften, ewes around 12 with varied loads.

Treasury December 17 position and receipts totals

Washington December 19 AP report shows treasury balance at 2 5234 643 31 92 after receipts 61 759 310 19 and expenditures 103 527 823 43 for the month. Fiscal year receipts total 1 723 206 416 77 with expenditures 3 343 620 407 43 including emergency outlays 1 750 583 003 39. Gold assets stand at 4 195 367 244 33.

Washington The Treasury

Heat Wave Strikes Little America High Of 37 Above Zero

A warm spell at Little America reaches 37 degrees above zero causing rapid thawing of ice and snow. Ice in the Bay of Whales moves seaward as cracks open near Ver Sur Mer inlet and along the mouth of the bay. Hundreds of tons of winter drift ice loosen from the cliff at the bay.

Little America Antarctica MacKay Radio Bay of Whales Bay Ver Sur Mer

Solem Considers New Line Coach At Iowa For Next Season

Iowa City reports coach Ossie Solem may reshuffle his staff to seek a football win next season. Tarzan Taylor, currently Marquette line coach, is rumored to be approached to join Solem’s Iowa staff.

Iowa City Ossie Solem University of Iowa Tarzan Taylor Marquette University Solem

Nelsonville Group Hosts Christmas Party at Welch Home

Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution welcomed 28 members and guests to Mrs. C. E. Welch’s 68 West Columbus Street home for a Christmas party. Regent Gladys Whitlatch led the session followed by songs, solos, a piano piece, a duet, and a prayer with carols sung by all.

Nelsonville Santa Claus Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution C. E. Welch West Columbus Street Welch Gladys Whitlatch Patty Lu Hall Margaret Johnson Edith Stigrs Pauline Whitlatch Miss Johnson W. C. Poston Elizabeth Sheppard Lloyd Shafer E. E Bell

Intoxication arrests in Nelsonville court

Mayor Holland's court arraigned Daniel James and Joe Quinlan with Mrs. Gay Quinlan of Columbus. James and Quinlan each fined five dollars plus costs. Mrs Quinlan fined fifteen dollars plus costs. Mrs Quinlan, an unruly prisoner, escaped once from the women's jail but was recaptured. Fred Heavener of Sugar Creek pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated and was bound over to the grand jury on a five hundred dollar bond.

Nelsonville Daniel James Joe Quinlan Gay Quinlan Columbus G. Holland James Quinlan Pearl Altman Ernest Katzenbach

Bridge Clubs Combine For Christmas Party

Friday and Wednesday Bridge Clubs joined for a Christmas party at the Dew House. A turkey dinner was served at 6 o clock. A decorated tree and holiday table settings added charm. A gift exchange occurred with four tables of players. high scores were earned by Mrs Stanley Dew, Mrs Eberle, Mrs Glenn, Mrs Cecil Shafer, and Mrs Welch.

Nelsonville Dew House Stanley Dew Eberle Glenn Cecil Shafer Welch

Christmas Program At M E Church Sunday Evening

Jacksonville news item notes the M E Church hosts a Christmas program Sunday at 7 00 P M featuring a consecration and white gift service with participation by each Sunday School class. Decorations include a Christmas tree and holiday trim. The Women’s Class sells soup Thursday Dec 20 at Mrs Gertie Taylor’s home.

Jacksonville M. E. Church M. E Misa Gertie Taylor

Ten Lighting Prizes In North Court Street Contest

Seven other prizes were being selected for display at the North Court Street store room once Lamborn's Studio occupied. Ath en and Nelsonville residents may enter via Page 11 of The Messenger. Each entrant gets a red bulb. Contest runs Dec 23 to Jan 1 with outside decorations lit 6 to 9 p m nightly. winner announced Jan 2.

North Court Street Lamborn Nelsonville Legion Post Athens Messenger

Zaleski Resident Buried at Oak Grove Cemetery

Buenna Robinson Lyons 65 of Zaleski died at her home Monday after years of illness and a paralysis stroke. Survived by brothers Wirt Robinson of Cleveland and Homer Robinson of Patterson NJ. Funeral services were held at her home and burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Oak Grove Cemetery

Schools Close Friday Open After New Year

The Athens Junior and Senior High Schools will suspend activities after the regular session Friday and reopen Thursday, Jan. 3. Athens County Schools also close Friday and resume Wednesday, Jan. 2. Ohio University students leave Friday noon and return Monday, Jan. 7.

Athens Athens County Ohio University

Rain and warmth rise in Athens after night shower

Temperatures increased in and around Athens as rainfall moved through last night. By noon today about 0.16 inches of rain had fallen with the high yesterday at 4 degrees and a 2 degree drop overnight before a morning rebound.

Athens

Free red decorative light bulb offer for Athens Nelsonville residents

The coupon states that eligible entrants may claim one free standard size red decorative light bulb at any Athens or Nelsonville electrical merchandiser. Each household may receive only one bulb, with the sale limited to contest participants who fill out the coupon correctly.

Athens Nelsonville

Christmas Gift Ideas From Prestons Store

Christmas shopping remains tight with four days left. Prestons advertises versatile gifts including plaid table cloths in multiple colors, chiffon or weighty fabrics, square pillows for home use, and walrus finish leather travel bags with removable lids.

Prestons

Harrisonville expands music program with extra instruction

Harrisonville will add a half day of instrumental music instruction by Richard McCutcheon at the high school each Monday, enabling two orchestra practices and extra classes. Current classes include violin trumpet clarinet cello and saxophone. Christmas break begins December 21 with return January 7. A holiday basketball game against Buchtel is set for January 4.

Harrisonville Richard McCutcheon McCutcheon Buchtel

Young Wife Venice Fabry Dies in Athens Home

Mrs. Venice Cleo Fabry aged 26 died at her Garfield Avenue home in Athens at 10 this morning after a three year illness. She leaves husband John, mother Mrs. Cora Lenigar, siblings in Athens and Detroit, and two brothers. Funeral services will be at Hocking Street Church of God Thursday at 11 a.m. with burial in Akron after services in Akron Friday at 2 p.m.

Venice Cleo Fabry Garfield Avenue John Cora Lenigar Athens Edward Seaman R. E. Young H. H. Davis Gertrude Lenigar Detroit Russell Glenice Lenigar Fabry Hocking Street

Christmas charity drive expands as lists grow

Salvation Army head Adjt. W. W. Hinshaw reports a larger need for cash and food to supply Christmas baskets for struggling families. Coins collected will fund the baskets. Ohio University freshmen perform a Christmas play at Memorial Auditorium to aid 350 children through the University YWCA. Logan groups coordinate toy repair and distribution for 100 needy children as the seventh annual drive, seeking cash gifts to provide treats.

Salvation Army Adjt W. W. Hinshaw Army Memorial Auditorium Ohio University University Y.W.C.A Logan Business and Professional Women's Club Delta Theta Tau Sigma Phi Gamma

Christmas Party Slated For Scipio Nursery Parents

Tomorrow at 6 p m the Scipio School hosts a Christmas gathering for nursery parents with Miss Mildred Stewart Miss Elanor Fitch and Mrs Elizabeth McKnight in charge. A Wolf Pen School entertainment is noted for Friday and local residents are mentioned in social visits across Harrisonville and Racine.

Harrisonville Dex Mildred Stewart Elanor Fitch Elizabeth) McKnight Wolf Pen Jess Reeves Earl Hoyt Racine Dana Haning Downington J. & Stoker McConnelsville Betty Daniel

Infant David Stage Dies of Pneumonia at Home

David Franklin Stage age months died yesterday at Lower Plains of pneumonia. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Stage. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs NH E Stage and Mr and Mrs J C Norris of Lower Plains. Funeral services will be at Zion Church at 10 Thursday morning with burial in adjoining cemetery.

David Franklin Stage Elmer Stage Lower Plains NH. E Stage J. C. Norris Athens Zion Church

Legion Auxiliary to Meet at Legion Home Tonight

A special meeting of the Legion Auxiliary is set for 7 o clock at the Legion Home. All members are urged to attend.

Nelsonville Plans Holiday Street Cleaning Campaign

Mayor Holland announced a Christmas prep cleanup in Nelsonville with crews sweeping East End streets and hauling debris. Officials urge residents to avoid littering and help by not throwing papers on the streets.

Nelsonville Holland

St Andrew parish chicken dinner draws near 200 attendees

Nelsonville reports the annual St Andrew congregation chicken dinner in the Parish Hall under chairwoman Mrs. Joe Indersden. About 200 persons enjoyed dinner and many stayed to play bingo or fish in the fish pond.

Nelsonville St. Andrew Joe Indersden

Loyal Workers Class Christmas Party At Methodist Church

The Loyal Workers Class of the Nelsonville Methodist Church, taught by Mrs. Charlies Monks, held a Christmas party in the church parlors. A three course chicken dinner followed at six, with a long decorated table and a gift exchange honoring Mrs. Monks and retiring president Mrs. Faye Howard. Officers elected: President Mrs. Margaret Riley, Vice President Mrs. Fanny Williams, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs Emma McManaway, Assistant Treasurer Mrs. Cora Davis, Press Reporter Mrs. Bessie Bland, Program Committee Mrs. Ella Linton, Mrs. Bessie Warehime, and Miss Jean Nelson.

Nelsonville Loyal Workers Class Methodist Church Charlies Monks Rothrock George Evans Monks Faye Howard Margaret Riley Fanny Williams Emma McManaway Cora Davis Bessie Bland Ella Linton Bessie Warehime Jean Nelson

Nelsonville Lodge Holds Annual Inspection

Nelsonville Lodge No. 3 B P O Elks held its annual inspection last night with good attendance of members and guests. District Deputy C A Dobbins of Jackson served as inspecting officer. A turkey dinner was served.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lodge B. P. O. Elke C. A Dobbins Jackson

Nelsonville High seniors host gift exchange and planning

The Nelsonville High School senior girls guidance class held a white elephant gift exchange during their guidance period. They discussed wrapping, home decorations, and seasonal foods, with Miss Bessie Diehl leading January meetings on "The Girl In Business."

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Bessie Diehl

Speech Club Meets in Nelsonville

Speech Arts Club gathered at Dorothy Howe's home on Elisabeth Street with Virginia Galvin presiding. Members discussed Christmas observances in Germany England Spain and Holland, a one act comedy by Clarice Wright, and a character study by Galvin followed by a gift exchange.

Nelsonville Dorothy Howe Elisabeth Street Virginia Galvin

Christmas Party Planned by Nelsonville Church Group

Members of the Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church meet with Mrs. C D Shafer Thursday at 7 30 p m for a Christmas party A verse or thought answers roll call and gifts will be exchanged Mrs Alva Patton will present the program In Nelsonville the Pythian Sisters hold after their regular meeting an exchange of gifts a program and lunch Thursday night

Nelsonville Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church C. D. Shafer Alva Patton Pythian Sisters

Christmas Party For Methodist Sunday School Class

Miss Margaret Pland will host a Christmas party for her Sunday School class taught by Miss Elain Nichols at her Nelsonville home. A picnic supper will precede a gift exchange among attendees.

Nelsonville Margaret Pland Elain Nichols Methodist Church

Infant Nelsonville Stage Dies at Three Months

Three month old Nelsonville boy David Franklin Stage, son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Stage, died yesterday at the family home on Lower Plains. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 am at Zion Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.

Nelsonville David Franklin Stage Elmer Stage Lower Plains Zion Church

Jacksonville Man Dies After Long Illness

George Henry Wolfe age 72 died at his Jacksonville home Tuesday at 7 15 am following years of illness after injuries at Ohio Mine 1. He lived in Jacksonville 45 years and belonged to Trimble Lodge 557 A M He is survived by his wife four children Ira Athena Dayton Hebbardaville Ray and Mrs Walter McKaskey Funeral at ME Church Thursday at 1 pm with Rev J G Deeds, burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens.

Jacksonville George Henry Wolfe Wolfe Ohio Trimble Lodge Ira Athena Dayton Hebbardaville Ray Walter McCaskey J. G. Deeds West Union Street Athens

U M W Auxiliary Installs 1985 Officers in Glouster

Mrs Mao Me Lain presided as installing officer for the Ladies' Auxiliary of the U M W of A at Eagle Hall. New officers named include Anna Echstenkamper as president and Leta Westfall as vice president with Ethel Brooks secretary and Sadie Robinett treasurer. Trustees are Josephine Miller and Maggie Lunsford. social committee members are Alice Whitlatch Garnet Trace and Mae McLain. The group pledged 2.50 to the Community Christmas tree fund and hosted a potluck for December birthdays. Next meeting set for January 7 at 7 pm.

Glouster Mao Me‘Lain Ladies’ Auxiliary Eagle Hall Anna Echstenkamper Leta Westfall Ethel Brooks Sadie Robinett Josephine Miller Maggie Lunsford Alice Whitlatch Garnet Trace Mae McLain

Christmas Pageant At Hollister School

Hollister's music department under Miss Una Miller presents a Christmas pageant Thursday at 7 30 p.m. with the Boys and Girls Glee Clubs and students from first through seventh grades portraying the birth of Christ. Characters include Mary Agnes Welch and Joseph Tony Ruther angel of the Lord Charlene Wahl and three kings.

Jimmie Thompson Floyd Bailey Rees Davis J. V. Galloway Jack Rothery Eether Kytta

Auxiliary to Serve Glouster Meeting Cancelled and Events

The American Legion Auxiliary meeting for Thursday night has been cancelled. Instead the auxiliary will serve a 6:90 o clock dinner to the Catholic Ladies' Study Club. The annual Christmas party and gift exchange will be held at the Legion hall Sunday at 3 o'clock, followed by a supper at 5 o'clock.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Catholic Ladies’ Study Club Legion Hall

Daughters of Union Civil War Veterans to Host Christmas Party

The group will meet Thursday night at the 1.C.C.F. hall for a Christmas party. Members should bring a 10 cent gift for exchange. Refreshments will be served.

Glouster—Daughters of 1.C.C.F. Hall

American Legion Auxiliary pledges five dollars at meeting

At a recent American Legion Auxiliary meeting the group pledged five dollars toward a community cause. Members discussed upcoming events and volunteers were urged to assist with local programs.

Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Mrs Hall Home

The Ladies' Aid Society of the M E Church will meet at Mrs Hall's home Thursday night at 7:30 o'clock. Christmas gifts will be exchanged.

Trimble Ladies’ Aid Society M. EB. Church Fev Hall

Christmas Play By Oak Grove Grade School

Oak Grove grade school pupils will perform a Christmas play directed by Miss Mildred Wend and Mrs Blanche Malone on Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. at the schoolhouse.

Oak Grove Mildred Wend Mra Blanche Malone

Red Men to Initiate Nelsonville Class at Athens Hall

At the Improved Order of Red Men meeting Friday night December 21 at Red Men's Hall Athens Degree team will be present and initiate a class of candidates with refreshments to follow.

Nelsonville Red Men Athens

Bridge Club Christmas Party At Legion Hall

The Wednesday Bridge Club held its annual Christmas party Monday night at the American Legion Hall in Glouster. A three course chicken dinner was served. In women’s play, high went to Mrs. F. H. May and second to Miss Josephine Hedfelt. men’s high to M. M. Murphy and second to A. H. Chute. Numerous members attended including Mr. and Mrs. Angle, Atias, Blower, Corwin, Drury, A. H. May, Murphy, McDonald, Noon, Richardson, Williams, White, and Hedfelt.

Glouster Bridge Club American Legion Hall F. H. May Josephine Hedtelt M. M. Murphy A. H. Chute BR. Angle Herman Atias John 8. Blower L. D. Corwin W. R. Drury A. H. May A. McDonald T. A. Noon

Loyal Women Meet at Sawyer Home Christmas Gathering

The Loyal Women of the Church of Christ held their Christmas meeting Tuesday night at Mr. and Mrs. James Sawyer home. Mrs. Susan Heckman presided. devotions were led by Mrs. Sylvia Kesler. Christmas readings were given by several members. Mrs. Sylvia Kasler was elected president for the coming year and Frances Clark as secretary treasurer. Sixteen members attended with guests Mrs Rouangzvin Bernadine Sawyer and Margaret Addington. A gift exchange followed. refreshments were served by the host couple. The January meeting will be at Mrs Frances Clark’s home.

Trimble Loyal Women's Close Church of Christ James Sawyer Susan Heckman Wae Sylvia Kesler Addington Herrold Sylvia Kasler Bernadine Sawyer Frances Clark Olive Mra Frances Clark Rouangzvin Ringgold Margaret Addington Veere

Glouster Kiwanis Plans Christmas Tree Party

Glouster Kiwanis members discussed a community Christmas tree event on the depot square next Monday night. Santa Claus and helpers will distribute treats to local children, with a decorated tree lit by many electric lights. A new member EB Waskings Trimble joined, and C A Porter of Athens attended. John & Clark awarded attendance prizes to George H Campbell.

Glouster Santa Claus Depot Square Glouster Kiwania Club

Christian Endeavor Members To Carol Tonight

After the Christmas party at the Church of Christ members of the Christian Endeavor society will go caroling. Community members are asked to place a light in a window if they would like them to sing.

Glouster Christian Endeavor Society Church of Christ

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