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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1941
Page
14
Mrs. F H Clausen of Horicon Wisconsin told the General Federation of Women's Clubs board that 2 000 000 members would vote against war but for national defense. She noted defense requires higher taxes and urged women to study consumer problems and home economics to support the program.
Former President Herbert Hoover urged the House Foreign Affairs Committee to draft definite definitions for the executive powers in the proposed Britain aid bill. In a letter to chairman Sol Bloom he called for unity and warned against broad interpretations while supporting aid short of war but opposing U.S. entry into conflict.
Ohio Fair Managers Association reports record attendance as it wraps its 16th annual session. The Department of Agriculture lists 90 county and independent exhibitions with dates across August September and October. Athens August 19 22 Lancaster October 15 18 Gallipolis September 21 27 Marietta August 6 8 Logan September 17 20 Wellston August 12 15 Meigs County September 10 12 Morgan County September 10 12 McArthur September 3 6 Barlow September 25 26.
Logan Gazette reports that Wednesday grand jurors included Mrs. Samuel Wells and Albert Kitchen, two adjacent residents of Warner Avenue. Their service highlighted local civic participation and ties within the Logan community.
Answer filed by the defendant Wednesday in the case of Lawrence Hamilton through his father Don Hamilton against Virgil J. Harley. The suit seeks damages for personal injuries. Mrs. William Miller of South Logan underwent a minor operation at Cherrington Hospital Wednesday evening.
A lengthy downturn sees mixed activity as major firms like U. S. Steel Bethlehem American Telephone and several railroads attract modest bids while others such as General Motors U. S. Rubber and Goodyear drift. Notable gains include DuPont 158 percent and Procter and Gamble 57 percent amid a broad list of industrials and utilities.
Hog offerings 2 725 opened 30 and more under bids. Best weight hogs 8 85. Cattle 450 calves 200 slaughter cattle steady slow trade. Bulls 7 75 dealers steady few good and choice 12 13 50. Salables hogs 400 cattle 125 calves 100 steady. Sheep 100 steady to higher with choice lambs 11 25 to 11 50.
Cattle sold steady to strong with higher calve prices and good demand. Hogs 170 to 225 pounds brought 9.05 to 9.10 per hundred, sows 6.40 to 7.40, pigs 1.75 to 4.85, shoats 5.07 to 7.25. sheep with 60 pound lambs at 9.60, wethers about 5.60, ewes 4.30 each.
Grain and produce market data shows corn No 2 yellow 56 12 and 66 cents, No 3 63 49 65, No 4 60 63 percent, soybeans No 2 yellow 96 97 percent.
The Cincinnati market reports butterfat grades No 1 No 2 and score ranges. Egg cases show extra firsts 203 seconds also nearby ungraded. Poultry prices cover various weights and breeds with colored roosters and springers listed. Butter receipts are 808 926 with steady prices and centralized carrots at 29 1 2 per cent.
Butter and eggs unsettled with tub extras and standard grades listed by the Cleveland board. Live poultry prices show firm poultry market with heavy hens and leghorn hens quoted. government graded white eggs and various sizes priced in Pittsburgh.
Logan reports a busy sequence of club activities. Miss Charlene Huffiman presided over the Business and Professional Women's Club meeting with appeals from the national federation and notes on Founders Day at the White House. The Jolly Double Six Club, Tourist Book Club, and Tuesday Contract Club met, with awards and guest lists recorded. A birth is announced at Mt. Carmel Hospital for a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Dunnick, with grandparents listed. Additional notes cover travels and local visits among Logan residents.
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