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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1936
Page
10
The page lists various classified categories including Female Help Wanted 33 Mate, 34 Mate, 35 Agents Wanted, and 36 Employment Wanted. It also shows items for sale and rent such as Livestock, Building Materials, Office Equipment, Household Goods, Rooms for Rent, Apartments, Cottages, and Real Estate for sale or exchange across multiple numbered sections.
Ernest Schaal indicates he will run in the Democratic primary for county surveyor. He previously ran in 1932. Orla Wolfe, current surveyor, has not confirmed plans but may seek the post. No Republican candidate has been offered.
New York stocks opened modestly higher led by American Telephone Bethlehem United States Steel National Cash Register and Public Service of New Jersey as traders note improving business signals and department store sales in line with pre AAA impact. Bid volumes show out of town merchants up about 10 percent with several blue chips advancing.
Wool sales in Boston moved slowly over the past two to three weeks. Prices were steady with 64s and finer western wools ruling firm. Scoured bids for various lines ranged from 82 to 86 cents, with 56s and 48s fleeces averaging about 70 to 75 cents scoured basis.
The treasury reports January 11 receipts of 11 325 194 68 while expenditures reach 16 344 989 09 leaving a balance of 2 153 219 860 65. Customs receipts for the month total 13 088 383 71 and fiscal year receipts since July 1 total 2 002 486 915 06 with expenditures 3 978 278 306 98 including 1 757 342 550 66 emergency spending. Excess expenditures stand at 1 975 791 391 92, gross debt 30 533 760 046 69, down 1 699 226 25 from yesterday. Gold assets total 10 147 679 928 84.
The Athens Senior High School Girls Athletic Association held its monthly gathering at Miss Ethel McEwen’s home. The agenda focused on basketball while Jean Houf resigned as general assistant and Virginia Beasley was elected to replace her. a potluck supper followed. Attendees included Marjorie Wheaton, Helen Stratton, Marjorie Herdman, Suzan Danford, Camille Cash, Mabel Connett, Margaret Winning, Lillian Comney, and Margaret Burt.
Dan McNicholas of Sams Creek was arrested Sunday by Sheriff Joe Farbearn and Deputy Nellis Smith for intoxication. He appeared before Mayor Clay Reich eberfer in Laurelville, pled not guilty, and a hearing was set.
Sales of January week see little change from prior period with strong demand across classes. Cattle receipts up with better grades from 8.10 to 9.30. stockers 5 to 7. fat cows 5.5 to 6.2. veal receipts 100 with calves 9.90 to 11.30. hogs 9.90 to 10.15. sheep and lambs 3 percent of stock with yearlings 5.50 to 6.15 and ewes 2.56. Horse trade improves with bids around 200.
Albert Stelzer, former boxing champion and 14 year founder, dies at 64 from complications after a heart issue. The notice notes his early career title in 1806 and references a chemo day, with a brief, unclear connection to the mustard-cling weather detail.
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