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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1937
Page
8
Sunday’s reading predicts a lively day with strong career prospects through support from superiors and favorable proposals. Those with birthdays may gain prestige and secure positions, while new projects seek influential backing. A child born today could be enterprising and rise to prominence through energy and reliability.
Sam Cobb state commander of the American Legion praised Athens city for cooperative flood relief aiding Pomeroy Bend. He met with John DeMolet and Lieut. Horace Palmer, coordinating relief after nine days in the Ohio River flood area from Cincinnati to Marietta.
George Conn, a former Ohio University student and Sigma Pi member, serves with the State Highway Patrol on flood duty at Pomeroy Bend. He played freshman basketball here about ten years ago and is based at Newark. He will arrive in Athens tonight to work here and in Pomeroy for several days. Shamrock is crown abundantly in the United States.
More than 200 new clothing items, towels, napkins and baby garments arrived at Athens flood relief headquarters from Miss Anne Dickson, executive secretary of the Women’s Auxiliary Unemployment Committee. The collection, sponsored by Episcopal Churches of Germantown and Chestnut Hill, supports local relief and employment efforts.
The Rev. Arthur T. Clark, pastor of First Presbyterian Church Athens since 1935, will accept a junior pastor post at Evanston Illinois Methodist Church and depart in two weeks. He will remain a Presbyterian in standing while serving in Evanston under an indefinite appointment.
Virginia W. Smith was granted a divorce from Ralph Smith in Athens County Common Pleas Court for extreme cruelty and neglect. Custody of their son was awarded to Smith, with $3 weekly support. They wed January 4, 1930. Selah T. Sidders seeks divorce from Clyde Sidders. he is imprisoned at Mansfield State Reformatory. They married July 27, 1934, with no children. Lillian Backus seeks divorce from Roy Backus citing abuse. weight dropped from 145 to 115 pounds. They married May 10, 1931, at Nelsonville, with no children. Charles Dearing seeks divorce from Sylvia Dearing for gross neglect. married January 15, 1934 at New Lexington, with no children.
Fined by Magistrate Mike Barna of Murray City was fined five dollars and costs by Magistrate J C Johnson on a charge of assault and battery filed by Mrs Barna. Sheriff Charles Bayleas made the arrest. James Richardson held to the grand jury under three hundred dollar bond by Magistrate Johnson on a charge of issuing a worthless check.
An overheated stove ignited a board partition in a basement room occupied by Francis Kinney under the Lockhart pool room on W. Washington St about 1 o’clock this afternoon. Athens firefighters extinguished the flames and Fire Chief K. E. Laughlin said damage would not exceed five dollars.
Harold Hampton pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence in Athens County Common Pleas Court. Judge O. F. Rowland fined him $100 plus costs and suspended his driving rights for six months.
The U S Agriculture Department reports very little demand for domestic wools in Boston. Buyers, well covered, showed no interest in remaining unsold lots at asking prices. With prices easing abroad for Australia wools suitable for topmakers, buyers not needing immediate purchases adopted a waiting attitude toward the wool market.
New York stock market firmed with autos leading gains. Chrysler rose 1 percent to 124, Auburn up 2 percent to 34, GM steady, US Steel opened lower at 96 but recovered, Republic up fractionally to a new high of 34, Oll steady, rails and utilities quiet.
A compact report lists railroad equities and major industrials with varied performance. It includes A T end 8 FP and multiple rail lines, plus extensive entries for Alaska Juneau Mead Corp Allied Chemicals Amoco and related conglomerates, noting price ranges and percent changes across the sector.
Hogs 1900 head with 1100 direct, weights 180-225 lbs, prices $10.60-$10.65. heavies $10-$10.50. 100-140 lbs $8.50-$6.78. sows steady at $9.50. Cattle 1000 head, steers slow to steady, bulk around $10, odd $10.75. lower cutters $4-$4.25. fat cattle up to $5.50. good grade $7.50-$8.50. bulls up to $7. Calves 500 head, 225 direct, $12.60-$13.00. sheep 1800 head with lambs $10.75 top. heavy lambs $8.75. sheep $6.50 down.
Toledo and Pittsburgh market data show varied grain and egg prices for wheat corn and potatoes with specific graded lots and regional quotes. A Kansas tale notes young Charles Pearson solving a clock pendulum question and winning a watch after calculating its swings over four decades.
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