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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1935

Page

9

Evidence on Lindbergh ladder fingerprints at trial

Police expert Frank A. Kelly testified no fingerprints were found on the nursery or ladder used in the Lindbergh kidnapping case. Defense counsel cross examined him, questioning his methods and the value of Bertillon identification. Betty Gow rested at the stand, while Hauptmann noted the ladder and defense argued over its admissibility.

Frank A. Kelly Edward J. Reilly Hauptmann Davis T. Wilentz Kelly Reilly Wilentz Betty Gow Lindbergh Morrow Englewood Edward J. Reiily Hopewell Henry Red) Johnson Supreme Court Thomas W. Trenchard

Foxx says Ruth won’t be player with Athletics

Jimmy Foxx denies Babe Ruth will join the Philadelphia Athletics as a player. Foxx, moving to a catching role for Connie Mack’s team, says Ruth wants to manage or may stay out if not offered a managerial post and cites Ruth’s weight as a barrier. Reports of Ruth joining in 1935 are denied.

Philadelphia Orient Jimmy Foxx Babe Ruth Philadelphia Athletics Foxx Connie Mackmen Ruth Mack Japan Athletics

Coon Nibbles Cone But Not Persons

Sam Henderson defends his pet coon on Court Street while a bystander buys it an ice cream cone. The six month old animal weighs 13 and a half pounds and acts like a tame domestic pet. Henderson keeps the coon tied to avoid dog fights and sometimes it climbs around his neck or wrestles with children. MeCUNE John Thompson of the Athens CCC Camp pleaded guilty to intoxication and a $5 fine with costs was suspended pending good behavior.

Sam Henderson van Vorthes Street Court Street Henderson Mecune John Thompson Athens CCC Len B. McCune

Stocks drift as oil shares lead unsettled early trading

New York stock market opened steady amid mixed moves with Texas Corporation down more than a point and minor declines for Standard Oil of New Jersey California Socony Vacuum American Telephone and Consolidated Gas among others. United States Steel Santa Fe Bethlehem Westinghouse and New York Central showed firmer quotations while banks expand holdings of government obligations.

New York Texas Corporation Standard Oils New Jersey California Socony-Vacuum American Telephone Consolidated Gas Southern Pacific United States Steel Santa Fe Bethlehem Westinghouse New York Central Federal Reserve Bank National Dry Goods Association

Livestock Market Report From Cincinnati Region

The Cincinnati area market shows mixed movement across hogs cattle and sheep with varying demand. Hogs listed at 8.10 for 160-180 pounds and 7.75 for 180-200 pounds with wider ranges for other weights, cattle showing broad demand but some weakness in lighter classes, fat cows and bulls varied, sheep trading nominally steady with best weights around 4.75 to 5.25 and lambs around 9.50 for fat grades. Government bond quotes and Treasury data follow with New York securities prices and federal receipts and expenditures updates.

Lght Boston U. 8 Australia New Zealand Boston Grain and Flour Exchange

Dr Fowler Opens Bible Lecture Series on Paul Letters

Dr Wilbur H Fowler of the First M E Church will open a seven part Bible lecture series on Saint Paul’s letters. The first talk, titled The Most Personal Letter Philemon, will be in the church dining room at 7:30 accompanied by old hymn singing.

Saint Paul Wilbur H. Fowler M. E Philemon Fowler

Revival attendance boosts Salvation Army service led by Hinshaw

Adjt W W Hinshaw delivers sermon The Holy Spirit at a Salvation Army revival service with praise for turnout and conversions. Tonight Mrs Hinshaw preaches as part of ongoing revival. Funeral services set for Marlyn Jane Ulbrich, 26 months, at Richland Avenue Church with Rev Huff officiating. Burial in Hebbardsville Cemetery. Chicago boxing results note Williams over Shepherd by knockout and Mullins decision over Born in semi final.

Salvation Army W. W. Hinshaw Marlyn Jane Ulbrich Clarence Ulbrich Richland Avenue Huff Hebbardsville Cemetery Chicago Holman Williams Pounder Milwaukee Lee Shepherd Toledo Bobby Mullins Vincennes Ind Sailor Born Atlanta

Market report shows mixed dairy and grain prices across cities

Baltimore and Cleveland report weak eggs and higher butter while Toledo lists No 2 red and corn at about 93 to 101 percent. Wheat prices No 2 red 100 to 101 percent. Hay and straw values noted, with packaging stock buttercream and butterfat values given for regional markets. Ohio Cincinnati area lists eggs at extra firsts 29 and seconds 25 with butter 30 to 32 and No 2 packing stock 19.

Toledo Jan

Local Market Item Codes and Fresh Produce Tags

Readable text lists item codes for bags and fresh produce including 25026 27028 and 30035 with descriptors nearby current receipts and hennery white extras.

Hennery White

Chicago Produce Prices Hold Steady Amid Sluggish Trade

Chicago January 8 AP butter prices steady at 7 880. Butter sales total 81 tubs with extras 32. Eggs firm with 3 063 cases and varied grades. Current receipts 25 4, refrigerator firsts 22, standards 23, extras 23. No egg sales reported.

Nearey Chicago

Athens High Wins Debate Over Hamden Team

Athens Senior High School affirmative team defeated Hamden High School negative team Monday afternoon. Judges praised stage manner and the proponent program while critic Loren Staats noted the negative attack was weak on the policy of annual federal grants for K 12 education. Next Monday Athens will face Minford on the same topic.

Athens Hamden High School Carl Roberts Betty Hoyt McCoy Robert Bird Stephen Fuller Loren C. Staats Ohio University Athens High School Minford

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