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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1936

Page

5

Booth Wins Case After Being Sued

Francis H. Booth was awarded $700 in Athens County Common Pleas Court after a jury found in his favor in a suit stemming from a collision on September 19 1935 between a school bus and a passenger car east of Coolville along U S Route 50. The Mineards sought $5 000 claiming the bus driver failed to avoid danger as Mrs Mineard lost control. The jury deliberated about one hour with 11 of 12 members agreeing.

Francis H. Booth Jesse C. Mineard Athens County Mattie L. Mineard Booth Mineard PAYS

Miners share $300,000 Christmas pay in Athens County

About 5,000 coal miners received a Christmas payout totaling $300,000, a 15 year record. The December two week work period yielded checks while stores stocked up for gifts. Southeastern Ohio mines pump roughly 200000 tons weekly as 22 Athens County mines aim for year end production records.

Athens County Ohio Coal Control Association Columbus Southeastern Ohio

Athens Girl Scouts Sing Carols Through Town

Twenty four Athens Girl Scouts serenaded thirty Scout Councillors shut ins and friends with carols last night. The group toured the town and Sheltering Arms hospital from 6 15 p m to 10 p m, receiving warm receptions and hearty hospitality throughout the evening, with merry sentiment and snacks shared along the way.

Athens Sheltering Arms Hospital

Fines and a divorce ruling in Athens County notices

John Ryan of Greens Run was fined $5 and costs on intoxication and disturbing the peace charges after allegedly firing a shotgun at neighbor George Love. Alex Nogrady was fined $5 on intoxication. Mildred Figgins won a divorce and custody in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Funeral for Pearl Nixon set for Ebenezer Church near Macksville with viewing at Leonard's Funeral Parlor in Logan.

John Ryan Greens Run T. R. Bennett George Love Ryan Karl Gardner Burt Withem Chauncey Alex Nogrady Bennett Mildred Figgins Donald Figgins Athens County Common Pleas Court Pearl Nixon Detroit Mich Ebenezer Church Macksville Leonard Logan

Verdict Reported After Jury Deliberation

The jury reached a verdict around 4 30 p m Tuesday and the result was reported at 5 40 p m.

Christmas Warmer Forecast With Mild Midweek Highs

The low last night rose to 17, one degree above Mondays 16. Yesterday reached 40, noon Wednesday at 33. Clouds linger and the forecast calls for warmer conditions tomorrow as Christmas approaches.

Santa Happy Again with Whiskers Clean

The Athens Santa Claus washed his whiskers in a big bucket of soapy water and returned to hear children's requests. He arrived with a snowy beard and a relieved mind, ready for the final wishes from ambitious youngsters.

Athens Santa Claus Santa

Livestock Prices and Trade Outlook for Week End

Receipts hogs 2850 with top 10.60 for 200 to 275 pounds and 10.50 for 180 to 200 pounds. Cattle receipts 450 calves 300. prices mostly 5.50 to 9.00 for steers and heifers light weights, yearlings up to 9. Sheep 300. lambs steady with bulk around 9.25 to 9.65. Trading suspended Friday and Saturday December 25-26. hogs 1700 with direct 1400, average 10.85. sows 9.25 down.

U S Agriculture Reports Strong Prices for Territory Wools

The Agriculture Department notes scattered sales of fair volume in territory wools at high prices. French combing territory wools sold for 1031.05 dollars per bag scoured. 4 blood wools ranged 98 cents to 1.02 dollars scoured, mostly high. Medium grade combing wools sold 95 98 cents scoured for 1 4 blood and 86 88 cents for 2 4 blood.

U.S. Agriculture Department Territory

Roosevelt Jr. to miss Christmas at White House due to illness

Frank D Roosevelt Jr aged 24 remains at Massachusetts General Hospital Phillips House with a sinus infection and will not be able to spend Christmas at the White House.

Boston U.P Frank D. Roosevelt, Jr Phillips House Massachusetts General Hospital White House

Rotary Hosts Free Christmas Show For Athens Youth

Rotary invites all Athens youngsters to a free morning show at Schine's Athena Theatre tomorrow at 10 45 featuring The Pride of the Marines plus cartoons and a comedy. Every child gets a candy treat from Rotary.

Athens Schine Athena Theater Rotary Club Rotary Athens High School Salvation Army Santa Claus Army Athena Kiwanis Club

Fifty Years Ago Christmas in Athens

Frances Gensley recalls a snowy Athens Christmas fifty years ago with family traditions. Homespun trees, wax candles, homemade gifts, and hunts or sleigh rides framed holiday days. oranges from California, mince pies, and fruit cake graced tables. Santa, stockings, and simple church services completed a community of joy.

Athens Santa California

Stocks Rise modestly with metal shares leading gains

New York stocks moved higher in moderate trading as metal shares led the advance. Motors edged up, rail stocks firmed with Union Pacific up three to 125, utilities stayed quiet, while steel inched higher and several oil issues showed strength.

New York Union Pacific

India Milk Supply Supported by Buffaloes

Buffaloes provide about 25 percent of India's milk supply, bolstering rural dairy output as city demand grows. The report notes widespread reliance on buffalo milk across regions, reflecting on dairy industry patterns and potential for expansion in Indian livestock farming.

India

Toledo Grain Prices and Butter Market Report

Wheat and corn prices listed with bid and ask levels for several grades. Receipts totals for grains amount to 4,322 cases while butter market shows steady activity with 6,649 tubs received and various quality grades and scores.

Live poultry and turkeys market figures and counts

Market records list live poultry categories with counts for fowls by age and breed, roosters and turkeys by class and condition, including leghorn fowls, old roosters, broilers, fryers, and various turkey classifications with figures ranging from 6 to 21 plus distinct price or quantity markers implied by the entries.

Market Report Shows Mixed Prices Across Live Poultry

Fees market unsettled with grade breakdowns and receipts. Live poultry prices firm for heavy hens and pullets, with leghorn and broiler categories showing varied quotes and notable weights across grades and conditions.

Market Report: Poultry and Livestock Prices

Eggs steady with receipts 55 lbs and up at 20 for extra firsts 31 white extras 32 pullet eyes 26. Poultry steady heavy hens 14% 20 leg horn hens 12414 old roosters 11 12 leg horn springers 13914 heavy springers 18 20 ducks 18920 geese 18920 turkeys old toms 20 young turkeys 22924 fresh killed full dressed hens 29 hog dressed 26.

White Rocks Plymouth Rocks

Gomez Defends Self at Senate Bar in Havana

President Miguel Mariano Gomez, impeached by the House for maladmin istration, defends himself today at the Senate bar serving as impeachment court. If ousted, Vice President Federico Laredo Bru would automatically succeed him as the ninth president since Gerald Machado fled in August 1933. Seven of the preceding nine were provisional.

Havana U.P Miguel Mariano Gomez House Senate Gomez Federico Laredo Bru Gerald Machado

Seeks Christmas Joy By Kidnaping Child

Mrs. Anna Strelchuk aged 31 faces a kidnapping charge after police found Dominick Donofrio seven months old in her Brooklyn apartment fifteen minutes after he vanished from a carriage in front of a Fifth Avenue store.

Strelchuk Dominick Donofrio Brooklyn

Brooke Elected Exec VP of Three Railroads

G D Brooke was chosen as executive vice president by directors of Chesapeake and Ohio Pere Marquette and Nickel Plate Railroads in a three railroad meeting held here Tuesday.

Cleveland U.P G. D. Brooke Chesapeake & Ohio Pere Marquette Nickel Plate

Bayless Names Wife as Matron of Athens County Jail

Mrs Gladys Baye less, wife of Sheriff-elect Charles Bayless, approved as matron of Athens County Jail by Probate Judge H M Johnson. Salary set at 65 dollars per month.

Bayless Wife Gladys Bayeless Charles Bayless Athens County M. Johnson

How to Check Loose Dandruff and Scalp Itching

Skin specialists link excess dandruff to hair loss. Shampoo weekly with Resinol Soap, rinse well, then comb scalp to remove scales. Part hair and apply Resinol Ointment. Persistent use yields results. Free sample via Resinol Dept 22 Baltimore Md.

Resinol Dept Baltimore

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