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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1938
Page
12
New York stocks started the day up more than a point but fell back as traders reduced holdings awaiting President Roosevelt's press conference. Shares across major groups softened or held gains. U S Steel and Bethlehem declined from early highs while motors and rails moved lower.
Livestock and grain prices from Toledo and Cincinnati show No 2 red winter wheat around 95 to 96 cents, No 2 yellow corn near 59 cents, and No 2 white oats about 33 to 35 cents. Cincinnati hogs move up 10 to 15 cents for under 300 pounds, with larger hogs 25 cents higher. calf and cattle prices range with top hogs, steers and heifers varying by weight and grade, buyers reporting favorable clearance prospects.
The season ends with Ames Bern visiting Shade for a Friday night game at Shade gymnasium drawing a large crowd. Separate items note a Grange minstrel show Tuesday March 1, Grange membership growth, and school actions including vo ag and farm shop under Smith Hughes. A quarantine book policy requires return or purchase for future loans. Construction adds six rooms by Loomis and Son. Power machinery films for grades 5-12 set for February 22 at 2 o’clock.
Sunday morning services will be held at the Church of Christ. Rev Williams will preach on The Lost Beatitude. The Choir will sing The Lord Is My Light with Wilma Scott performing the alto solo. All classes meet with their teachers for a full teaching session.
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