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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1932
Page
11
Boston society girl Miss Jose Mogius will marry Chicago businessman Potter Palmer on February 6. Palmer plans to leave college at wedding time, five months before graduation, signaling a dramatic farewell.
New York Crory stores show January sales of 2,919,317 up from 2,902,503 in 1931, a 0.6 percent rise. San Francisco Homestake Mining declares a 1 extra dividend with the regular 65 cent monthly dividend. Chicago Illinois car sales January total 5,164 versus 2,289 in December 1931. Toledo Doehler Die Casting adds 350 workers to reach 700. Washington interstate commission shows 11 months to November 1931 earnings for 164 telephone companies at 252,256,252, up from 249,068,275 in 1939. Cleveland Arthur C. McKee net earnings 555,118 in 1931, up from 547,747 in 1930. Detroit Lincoln Motor order from Jet Government for 130 new models.
Toledo, February 8. Winston Spencer Churchill, who has led Britain for over 23 years, will arrive in Toledo late today to give a lecture titled The World Economic Crisis.
Charles Harter a 42 year old World War II veteran indicted for first degree murder in the death of BE Northup will face a sanity hearing Monday February 18 in Allen County common pleas court Lima authorities said.
The Second District Court of Appeals upheld the common pleas court in denying Homer Dennison a writ of mandamus. The ruling prevents the Canal Winchester Board of Education from reopening the Jefferson School, a one room brick facility.
Forty Ohio newspaper organizations convened in Columbus to address the problem of news gathering and to share views on management and policy of the state's daily publications.
Francia H. Rust, a 4 year old reserve air mail pilot, was found in the wreckage of his plane after it crashed on the Kalamazoo run. He died early today from exposure and loss of blood.
Massillon report says General Jacob Coxey plans to depart by airplane for North Dakota to file his petition in the Republican presidential primary, aiming to run for president. The move signals Coxey's continued bid for national office amid prior campaign efforts.
A vivid portrait of the Navy Department’s secret room labeled Radio Control where 3,000,000 messages a year pass. Officers and civilians guard cipher and plain texts, with 30 minute reach to any ship or shore station and urgent lines to the President’s desk.
Ernest G Holt, renowned naturalist and explorer, named director of sanctuaries for the National Association of Audubon Societies. He led famed expeditions including a recent Orinoco River voyage under the National Geographic Society. The association owns about 70 protected areas including Roosevelt Bird Sanctuary at Oyster Bay. The 12 acre site surrounds Roosevelt’s grave and hosts over 130 bird species observed by the superintendent.
Archaeologists report the discovery of a tomb at Monte Alban near Oaxaca containing gold relics. Highlights include a royal pendant depicting a Mexican warrior and a pure gold Xipe mask, marking a major ancient civilization find.
Ohio State University polo squad, with a clean slate, travels to Cincinnati to meet Squadron C, 107th Cavalry. The Buckeyes have beaten River Ridge of Columbus and Mill Creek of Youngstown earlier this season.
Washington February 4 a large detail of metropolitan police and detectives was stationed at the capitol building after reports circulated that demonstrators planned to appear. The capital area security emphasis followed the warning of possible protests.
Wooster College defeated Akron University 44 to 29 to secure undisputed sixth place in the Ohio Conference. Akron led 19 to 6 in the first half but Wooster pulled even at 19 by halftime and pulled away in the second half.
Ambassador Guggenheim reports to the state department that quake damage in Santiago de Cuba ranges from 1 million to 2 million dollars. He notes much of the elite business district likely must be demolished and rebuilt.
A. R. Tiger Walker of Zanesville won a 10 round decision over Rosey Grier of Canton in Lancaster. In two six rounders Jackie Cogan of Canton drew with Monk Ruland of Zanesville 136 to 138, and Jimmy Ringulet defeated Rel Morelansa Pamecchita.
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Market notes show butter and eggs steady with slight uptick for some items. Fowls quoted around 16 to 18 cents per unit while ducks and potatoes show varied pricing. Idaho Russets near 2.10 per 100 pounds and Green Mountain listings at 906 to 1.10 per unit.
Receiver details show a dated market ledger with butter grades and stock counts. Entries include butter tonnage, case numbers, and discount figures, indicating inventory and pricing notes for a creamery operation.
Live stock prices show varied movement with 4 000 head cited including over 10 and 20 to 35 price ranges. Cattle and hogs yield steady, better finished cattle and heifers noted, cows and bulls at lower end, sheep steady with slight declines. Demand and weight categories drive fluctuations across grades.
Market receipts list better grade vealers and calves with prices around 3.50 down payment. sheep receipts show lambs at about 65 to 75 dollars for various grades. Downward market conditions noted with lower prices for many classes.
Trading in wool continues at a slower pace than last week. Prices show some decline but 586, 1s and 6s territory wools and fleece offerings held firm at 485 and 508, with owners willing to sell at current prices despite weaker demand.
Toledo grain market report lists bids and futures with no clear numbers. Prices shown include No 2 red No 14 premium and March figures around 8.90 and 8.75. Additional line items note hay timothy priced per cwt at about 1.00.
New York reports wage and freight trends with gains in rearend wages and carriers. Chicago notes Hudson Mi Company growth since National start. New York and January trade show fluctuations in bale prices and cotton sheetings. Detroit cites La Salle car production exceeding prior demand.
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