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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1935

Page

9

Winter Returns to Southeastern Ohio

Weather summary from Athens District notes a 2 percent drop in temperature with snow flurries and a low near 25. Previous day rainfall was 0.89 inches. fair and cold conditions are forecast for Tuesday. Obituary reports Bettie R. Dycus, 77, of Elkton Kentucky, mother of Evelyn Burchfield, died last Tuesday, with daughter Annie Dycus as survivor. Probate notices announce executors and administrators for local estates in Athens County.

Athens Bettie R. Dycus Elkton

School Court Contest Held Here Saturday

The Athens City elementary schools held a Saturday basketball contest at Rufus Putnam School. Winners include Billy Poling in boys 30‑second baskets and related skills, Jack Engle in dribbling and school game, Francis McHarg in underhand passing, and Jane Maccombs and Betty Lee Henderson among the girls. Certificates were awarded. Ohio University Physical Education Department sponsored, with student teachers as judges.

Rufus Putnam Athens City Billy Poling Jack Engle Francis McHarg Jane Maccombs Betty Lee Henderson Ann Maccombs Alice Maccombs Donna Gaitten Ohio University Physical Education Department

Fourth Graders Present Central School’s “Tippy Toe Revue”

Fourth graders at Central School staged a Friday program titled “Tippy Toe Revue” led by Luella Powell and Wanda Quest. Rob ie Davis acted as drum major with a broomstick baton as students performed tap dance, songs, piano solos, poems, and acrobat stunts in costume with Mary Patistides at the piano.

Central School Luella Powell Wanda Quest Robbie Davis Paula Watking Annamae Keever Luther Dunfee Bobby Davis Jane Quest Jo Ann Murphy Mary Patistides Barbara Bauthmen Jane Guest Wenda Ques Bernice Kayser

Husband of Former Ohio Student Dies

Word was received in Athens of the death on January 8 of Mr Alfred J Richardson husband of Mrs Jennie Mae Cooley Richardson of Wert McHenry Illinois The cause of death was not stated He graduated from Ohio University in 1924 and was a member of Chi Omega sorority He is a sister of Mrs Dwight B Williams Opal Cooley a former Athens resident Survived by wife two sons Robert 7 and Walter 5

Athens Alfred J Richardson Jennie Mae Cooley Richardson Wert McHenry Richardson Ohio University Chi Omega Sorority Dwight B. Williams Opal Cooley Robert Walter

Stock market slips as prices hold steady in early trading

New York stocks showed narrow changes with Santa Fe Consolidated Gas and American Telephone dipping slightly while General Motors Du Pont United States Steel Cerro De Paseo Bethlehem and American Can stayed near unchanged. The SEC simplification of registration forms spurred expectations of capital flow to industry and job growth. Auto financing rose in the first 11 months of 1934, with wholesale and retail sums surging versus 1933, though November saw declines from October reflecting year end demand softening.

New York Santa Fe Consolidated Gas American Telephone Standard Oil New Jersey General Motors du Pont United States Steel Cerro de Paseo Bethlehem American Can Financial Securities and Exchange Commission Commerce Department Iike

Power and Light firms listed with steel and auto names

A dense listing of companies including General Electric Westinghouse Woolworth Crowns Power and Light utilities and auto makers like Auburn Chrysler and Caterpillar appears amid market notes. Local obituaries and court items note Emmett Carpenter's divorce and funeral rites for Ellsworth Cheatham in Ohio venues.

BOE TD Alaska Aweweweweranwes Kelning Auburn Auto -Endla Aviat Utilette Adieneuunsen Wick Coa Tel Tei John Manville Encom Cami Ohio WsWs Radio Marmeorice Westinghouse Elec Mig Woolworth Youngstown Sheet and Tube

200 OU Students Receive FERA Monthly Aid

About 200 Ohio University students, likely unable to pay expenses, receive an average of $15 monthly under the FERA Student Aid Fund. December checks totaling $4,065 were distributed last week, with space for no additional hires under the current allotment. Irene Devlin leads the program as executive secretary.

Ohio University FERA Irene Devlin

Community Notes From Carbondale And Nearby

Mrs Edith Arnold underwent surgery at St Francis Hospital Columbus last Saturday and is reported improving. Athenians Marjorie Malone Frances Malone spent weekend here with Mrs Belle Dooitue. Mrs Inez Mace Myrtle Prater Lydia Stanley visited Mrs Hart Chesser Asbury Wednesday. James Stanley returned to Akron after two weeks with relatives. Rey Martin of Athens to preach at M E church Sunday 10 30. Frances Maijone Jane Doolittle visited Mrs Hart Chester Saturday. Littler s Bakery light truck fire after collision with Frank Grimm truck on Richland Avenue near Hooper station. Firemen extinguished, damage about 10. P T A MEETS TUESDAY West Side School P T A to meet 7 30 with motion pictures per Mrs H R McVay in place of Louisa Steele. St Philips Church Nelsonville hosts public beano at Murray City church hall Wednesday 8 to 10.

Edith Arnold St. Francis Hospital Columbus Marjorie Frances Malone Athens Belle Dooitue Inez Mace Myrtle Prater Lydia Stanley Hart Chesser Asbury James Stanley Akron Rey Martin M. E. Church Frances Maijone Jane Doolittle Har Chester Littler's Bakery Frank Grimm Leo Grimm Richland Avenue Hooper L. F. Jones Pp. T. A West Side H. R. McVay Louisa Steele

Produce and grain prices in Toledo and Pittsburgh markets

Market reports show weak overall sale activity with mixed price moves. Toledo listings note butter creamery prices around 32 to 33 cents, egg prices down on current receipts, and grain quotes for wheat corn and oats with slight increases above track. Pittsburgh echoing steady to firm butter and egg tones with nearby receipts and fresh extra firsts listed.

Toledo Pittsburgh Hennery

Butter Quality and Sales Report Summary

The notice lists butter categories and figures including extras and firsts with percentages. It notes sales totals, car counts, tubs, and standards across graded items, referencing new rates and receipts.

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