Markets Slip Amid Flood Ravages and Auto Strike Fears
New York markets opened irregularly lower with floods influencing selling in Crosley Radio and Norfolk and Western. Procter and Gamble and U S Steel led declines while automobile shares held up on hopes GM would restart plants as oils eased.
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New York
Crosley Radio
Cincinnati
Norfolk and Western
Procter and Gamble
Loulhville
Nashville
U. S. Steel
General Motors
Livestock Prices Report From Pittsburgh Market
Hogs 2500 head with 1500 direct, top and bulk at 11.10 for 180 to 230 lbs, heavies 10.25 to 10.35, feeders around 10.90, sows steady to 0.15 higher. cattle 350 head including 100 direct, steers higher early but mostly steady slow, best 10.10 to 10.25, heifers 7.50 to 8.50, bulls 64 to 66, cows 3.50 to 5.50, calves 200 head with good venters 13 to 14.
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Pittsburgh
Grain and Produce Prices from Toledo and Pittsburgh Markets
Toledo grain and produce prices list Wheat No. 1 red 133 134 No. 2 red 132 138 Corn No. 2 yellow 108 111 Oats No. 1 white 59 57 No. 2 white 54 56 Eyes extra grade 23 extra firsts 21 current receipts 20 Live poultry markets show hens and other fowl various weights and prices. potatoes and fruits show Idaho Ohio Florida Maine Texas listings. Pittsburgh eggs unsettled current receipts 21 extra firsts 22 white extras 23 Poultry steady hog dressed 24 Rock broilers 20 21 Leghorn prices vary. Butter market firm with varying prices for extra firsts standards and specials.
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Toledo
Idaho
Ohio
Penn
Florida
Maine
Texas
Pittsburgh
Appointment of Administrator for Estate of Sam Reeves
John W. Bolin of Athens Ohio appointed Administrator of the Estate of Sam Reeves, deceased, of Athens Township County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated January 6 1937. 8 M Johnson Probate Judge. 1-12-30tw
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John W. Bolin
Athens
Ohio
Sam Reeves
Athens Township
M. Johnson
Toledo Gas Strike Ends with Union Accepting Contract
The Gas Employer's Union voted 177 to 34 to approve a one year contract granting 5 to 49 percent wage increases and better working conditions. The 10 day strike at Ohio Fuel Gas Co and Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas Co ends with workers to return to posts for normal operations today.
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Toledo-—-U.p
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas Co
Fears of Fire Add to Plight Of Portsmouth
Portmouth faces new peril as floating storage tanks broke from moorings spreading gasoline in riverside districts. City Manager Frank Sheehan bans smoking and fires while crews anchor tanks and rescue boats search flooded areas. Evacuation continues as refugees flood to Columbus and other cities.
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Portsmouth
U.P
Frank Sheehan
Sheehan
Columbus
Pomeroy Bend Inundated Strains Local Shelter Efforts
Middleport shelters about 500 people at Gravel Hill School with under 50 cots as floods cut water service in Pomeroy and Middleport. A physician was sent to treat many. blankets and Red Cross nurses are requested. Tents are sought for those evicted to higher ground. hundreds of homes flooded several feet. Gas remains on in places while electric power holds. Telephone links fail between Pomeroy and Middleport as water rises further.
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Middleport
Gravel Hill
Red Cross
Pomeroy
Buchtel Brief Social Notes Across Ohio Community Items
Buchtel notes Mrs. A. K. Walker is in Columbus with her ill daughter. Dr. A. K. Walker visits daugh ter Mrs. Helen Bookman. Miss Stevens recovers from appendicitis. Abbie Jane Rose at Grant Hospital after surgery. Birth of Hubert Allen Shelton reported. other relatives visit in The Plains and Columbus. Bob Sheskey recovering from hit-skip injury after basketball game. Local clubs host events. families travel to New Straitsville. Postmaster appointments announced. elephants longevity noted. Legal notice of divorce case in Athens County, hearing Feb 16 1937.
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Buchtel
A. K. Walker
Columbus
Arthur Amerine
Helen Bookman
Charles Gaskins
the Plains
Marjorie
Earl Stevens
Powhatan
Ed Stevens
Vera Stevens
Miss Stevens
Abbie Jane Rose
Grant Hospital
Mick Shelton
Mabel Conrad
Hubert Allen
Howard Soles
Cleveland
Charles Graham
Mary Conrad
Betty van Bibber
Springfield
Billie Jean Graham
K. of P
Bob Sheskey
John Sheskey
B.H.8
Dolores Wagner
Henry Stephenson
Clarence Lafollette
New Straiteville
Leonard McKinney
McKinney
Gretchen Baker Rosser
West Gilmantreet
Madison
Wisconsin
Edward Barry Rosser
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
State of Ohio
John W. Bolin
John J. Jage
Hall Avenue
Port Amboy
New Jersey
Elsie B. Jage
Ohio
M. D. Hug
Previtice
Water Rationing Grips Cincinnati Amid Record Flood
Cincinnati endures severe flood with one fifth of the city flooded and water rationing in effect. City Manager Clarence A. Dykstra orders two one hour daily mains supply. Army engineers predict crest around 81 feet while towns like Newtown and Manchester evacuate.
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Cincinnati
U.P
Clarence A. Dykstra
Covington
Newtown
Manchester
Floods in Indiana Towns Exceed 1913 Heights
Evansville and surrounding Indiana towns face record Ohio River floods with levels near 52 to 55 feet. About 10 000 already moved from homes, 75 000 homeless across 33 counties, martial law in place, Red Cross sending aid, grocer notes supplies lasting about 30 days.
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Evansville
Ind
U.P
Ohio River
Indiana
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Red Cross
Clarence Kahn
Louisville Flood Fire Strikes 14th and Maple Plant
Louisville endures martial law as flood waters surround the city and fire erupts at the Louisville Varnish Company. Firemen, wading through deep water, suppress flames while 138th Field Artillery and National Guard aid policing amid food scarcity fears and exhausted crews.
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Louisville
U.P
Louisville Varnish Company
14Th and Maple
138Th Field Artillery
Kentucky National Guard
Wheeling Area Submerged Amid Ohio River Floods
Floodwaters crest near 47 feet submerge half Wheeling business district and overwhelm Wheeling Island. 20,000 residents flee the city while Bellaire and Powhatan face water cutoff and forced evacuations. Police report a burglary interruption as flood relief efforts begin.
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Wheeling
U.P
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Wheeling Island
Bellaire
Powhatan
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Athens Messenger
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Gallipolis
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Edna Ervin
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Abe MA
J. R. Nelson
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Cameron & van Dyke—General Insurance Service
Security Bank
Dial 71
Porky
Ad Department
O.K
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DeSoto
Guthrie Auto Bales
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the Buick Co
Athens Cash Feed
G W. State
The
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R. J
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RCA Victor
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Parker Bros
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Don Pierce
Stimson
Gulf Gas
Morrison Brown Hill
Sunrise
Pomeroy Road
Higgins Feed Store
Armature
Athens Armature and Mach
Wks
Fern
Dial
Logan Fertilizer
Logan, O. E. G. Buchsieb, Inc
Deming
Anadoff Morrison
Brown Hill
Steppe’s Beauty Shop
Hotel
Ohio Cleaners
Elliott Dry Cleaners
American Dry Cleaners
R. White
Ravenna and Weir
Wm Smith
Richland Ave
J. Bailey
Washington
John Deere
Syracuse
Summers
San
Carlos H. Cameron
State—Insurance
Insurance—Casualty
Bond and Life
Virgil BE. Davis
McFarland’s
Fred R. Beasley
Athens, Ohio
International
Guthrie
Plymouth
Meg Colburn
Pretts Porkeer
Swanson
N. Court St
Purina
Wayne Pork Maker
Wayne
Palma
F. J. Beasley CO
Amesville
Clean Storage Good Moving Service Co. E
FAT” Collins
Love Bros
Athens Fertilizer
A. Jones & Son
Wellston
W. Va
Rardin Bros
Cline
Thor
Ironer
the Modern Appliance Co
McHenry
Dans Kerr's
COX Bros. Dial
Wheaton Hardware Coo
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C. B. McIntosh
General Delivery
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Shannon
Frank Dishong
Wanica
At Home Bakery
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Chauncey
Carbondale
John Lee
Geo. Walton
Abner Royce Co
Royce Bidg
Poston
W. HM
Fred Landis
D. D. Chapplear
Good Top
Millfield
Pomeroy and Hocking
J. B Geaman
Motel Berry
Albert Mills
the Messenger
Albany
Buck and Burk Farms—City Properties—Insurance Dial
Wrights
Athens Pharmacy
Cail
Cameron & Son
W. State
McKee Drug Co
Garfield and
Highland Avenues
Mound Street
Chevrolet
Fred R
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Mac
Mac’s
Fayette St
Stratton
Warner Bidg
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Columbus St
Franklin
Harry Davis
Hellyer
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Albany Parent- Teacher Association
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Penna
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Red
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Col. Gas
Elee
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Blee
Harvester I. T
T. Ween
Cree St Loews Theaters
Mont. Ward
Radio Corp
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Westinghouse
Tone
Rewen
Wenen
Smmme
Renee Ll
Atlantic
N. J
Texas Corp. Steels
Weone
Rolling Mills
Bethlehem Crucible
Rep
Iron and Steel
Briggs Mfg
Ene
Weemereene Eee
Chrysler Ceeers
COD Motors
Covenesecemenn
Stewart-Warner
Goodrich Rubber
Goodyear
Am. Smelters
Kennecott
Am. Gas
Elec
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Cleveland Produce
Chicago
Co. M. & 8. Transit, Inc
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Valley Public Servce Company
Valley Public Service Company
C & S Transit, Inc
Valley Public Servicempany
Pomeroy Bend
James A. Farley
Frank M. Smith
Chesapeake
Stella Lange
Kelley's Island
Heavy
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George F. Eisenhut
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