Market decline broadens as flood fears weigh on shares
In New York trading prices lagged across all sectors after a weak opening. Flood damage cut into investor sentiment with Crosley Radio falling about 21 percent, Norfolk and Western about 4 percent, Procter and Gamble down around 6 percent, and Louisville and Nashville off near 3 percent. Steel shares slipped amid auto strike worries while U S Steel dipped about 1 percent. Automobile stocks held firm on expectations General Motors would reopen some plants. Oil issues eased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Crosley Radio
Cincinnati
Norfolk and Western
Procter and Gamble
Louisville
Nashville
General Motors
Livestock Prices Report From Pittsburgh Auction
Hogs at 2500 head with 1500 direct. top and bulk at 11.10 for 180 to 230 lb heavies 10.25 for 710.35. mixed sales around 10.90 at 160 lbs. lighter weights 8.75 to 9.50. Sows steady to 150 higher, good kinds 9.50 to 9.65. Cattle 350 head, 100 direct. steers: early higher but now steady, best 10 to 10.25. others 6 and up. Heifers 7.50 to 8.50. bulls 6 to 6.50. cutter cows 4 and down, fleshy 5 to 6.50. Calves 200 head including 75 direct. high-er 13 to 14 for good and choice dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Toledo Grain and Cleveland Produce Prices Report
Grain and produce prices across Toledo and Cleveland show mixed movements. Wheat and corn quotes hold steady to firmer while oats and hogs list varied current receipts. poultry remains largely steady with hens and leghorns near mid teens to low twenties. butter prices edge higher amid firm market receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Notice of Appointment as Administrator in Ohio Estate
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 8 1937 by Probate Judge M Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W., Bolin
Athens
Ohio
Sam Reeves
Athens Township
M. Johnson
Said
Toledo Gas Strike Ends As Union Accepts One Year Contract
The Gas Employers Union approved a one year agreement by 177 to 34, granting wage hikes from five to 49 percent and better working conditions. The 10 day strike at Ohio Fuel Gas Co and Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas Co ends with workers returning to posts for normal operations today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
U.P
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas Co
Fire Threat Complicates Portsmouth Flood Crisis
Flooding along the Ohio River in Portsmouth prompted a ban on smoking and open flames as three large floating storage tanks broke loose and spilled gasoline over residential areas. City Manager Frank Sheehan urged residents to stay clear of affected districts while police, fire and Coast Guard units worked to anchor the tanks and assess damage. Refugees continued to be registered and more evacuees were to be sent to Columbus and other cities as flood levels hovered near seven three feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
U.P
Frank Sheehan
Sheehan
Columbus
Pomeroy Bend Inundated Shelters Open as Flood Waters Rise
In Middleport about 500 people are sheltered at Gravel Hill School with under 50 cots. a doctor is sent to treat many. Red Cross blankets and nurses are requested. Tents are sought for those with no shelter on higher ground behind Middleport. Hundreds of homes are flooded or surrounded by water. Water service suspended. gas remains in some areas. power intact. Telephone service continues in Pomeroy until water rises three more feet and intercity lines fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Gravel Hill
Red Cross
Pomeroy
Buchtel Social Notes Review From Ohio Community Pages
Community notes from Buchtel report Mrs. A K Walker visiting Columbus for her ill daughter and visits to relatives. Several families travel between Columbus The Plains and Cleveland with updates on appendicitis recoveries births and local visits. A postmaster appointment and a divorce case are listed along with a local club party and travel notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Water Rationed as Cincinnati Faces Historic Flood
Cincinnati endures severe flood conditions with one fifth the city submerged by the Ohio River. City Manager Clarence A. Dykstra orders water rationing to two one hour periods daily amid sanitation concerns and rising river levels. Army engineers expect a crest near 81 feet, far above the 52 foot flood stage and historic highs. Newtown and Manchester are among towns evacuated as the river nears record heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
U.P
Clarence A. Dykstra
Covington
Newtown
Manchester
Flood Worse Than 1913 In Indiana Towns
Evansville and nearby communities along the Ohio River faced record flood heights surpassing the 1913 disaster. About 10,000 residents evacuated in Evansville, with 9,000 remaining sheltered by neighbors and shelters. 75,000 homeless across 33 counties under martial law. Red Cross moved supplies as the river rose toward 55 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evansville
Ind
U.P
Ohio
Indiana
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Red Cross
Clarence Kahn
Louisville Faces Fire and Famine Amid Flood Crisis
Louisville Kentucky endures three days of flood chaos as 200000 residents floodwaters and martial law take hold. Fire erupts at the Louisville Varnish Company plant near 14th and Maple as Army troops and National Guard patrol to restore order while pumps drive water through hoses to protect nearby buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
U.R
Louisville Varnish Company
14Th and Maple
138Th Field Artillery
Kentucky National Guard
Wheeling Area Submerged Amid Flood Across Ohio River
Ohio River floods push Wheeling to evacuation with about 20 000 residents leaving. Ten thousand island residents evacuated as 47 foot waters flood half the business district and cut rail service to Pittsburgh. Bellaire and Powhatan face water shutoffs and forced relocations as rescue efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
U.P
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Wheeling Island
Bellaire
Powhatan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nelsonville Bart
Logan Dave Milne
Pomeroy Middleport
Athens Messenger
Second Street
Gallipolis
Cedar &T
Edna Ervin
Messenger
J. R. Nelson
Carpenter
Cameron & van Dyke—General Insurance Service
Security Bank
Dial
Gruen
Jean White
Porky
The
Messenger Want
Ad Department
Ford
DeSoto
McFarland’s
Fred R. Beasley
Athens, Ohio
Plymouth
International
Guthrie
Beeley Colburn
Guthrie Auto Sales
Buckeye Cafeteria
Phillips
State
the Buick Co
Athens Lumber CO
Athens Junk Company
Athens Cash Feed
Cornwell & Co
New
RCA Victor
Zenith
Parker Bros
Don Pierce
Stimson
Gulf Gas
Morrison Brown Hill
Sunrise
Pomeroy Road
Ana of
Ohio Cleaners
Eliott Dry Cleaners
American Dry Cleaners
R. White
Ravenna and Weir
Wm Smith
Richland Ave
J. Bailey
Washington
Carlos H. Cameron
State—Insurance
Dial 435
Insurance—Casualty
Bond and Life
Virgil BE. Davis
Swanson
N. Court
C. E
FAT” Collins
Love Sros
Carpenter Hardware
Shannon Off
Logan Fertilizer
Logan, O. E. G. Buchsieb, Inc
Higgins Feed Store
John Deere
Syracuse
Deming
Cline
Summers&Son
Purina
Wayne Pork Maker
Wayne
F. J. Beasley CO
Amesville
Thor
the Modern Appliance Co
McHenry
Dans Kerr's
COX Bros
Wheaton Hardware CO
Athens Fertilizer
A. Jones & Gon
C. B. McIntosh
General Delivery
Nelsonville
Wellaton
W. Va
Pocahontas
Bardin Bros
Frank Dishong
Palace
Minnie Stalder
Chauncey
Carbondale
John Les
Walton
Oho
Abner Royce Co
Royce
Poston
W. H. Poston
Fred Landis
D. D. Chapplear
Good Top Coal
Millfield
Pomeroy and Hocking Coal
J. B
Seaman
Automobile
Albert Mills
Monmouth
the Messenger
Hotel Berry
Albany Stone Quarry
Buck and Bark Farms—City Properties—Insurance Dial
Wrights
Athens Pharmacy
Carl H. Cameron & Son
W. State
I A
Niles
McKee Drug Co
Garfield and
Highland Avenues
Mound Street
Chevrolet
Fred R
Beasley
Orca
Bo. Pac. UN
Pacific Industr Allied Chem
Ag Chem
Pwr
St. Gan
Tobacco Sree
Coca Cola
Atlantic
N. J
Texas Corp. Steels
Wewawsemawanne
Am. Rolling Mills
Bethlehem Obi
Rangi Rep
Iron and Steel
Chrysler
Gen Motors
Stewart-Warner
Goodrich Rubber
Ee A
Connomeme
Nash Sram Sintidenenens SL Timken Melee Iccandemenndemse TL
Am. Smelters
Anaconda Intl
Nickel Kennecott
Am. Gas and Elec
Mac
Mac’s
Fayette St
Stratton
U. S
Idaho
Penn
Florida
Maine
Texas
Chicago
Warner Bidg
W. Columbus
Columbus St
Franklin
Harry Davis
Heliyer
PTA
Albany
Albany Parent- Teacher Association
Co. M. & S. Transit, Inc
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Valley Public Service Company
Commission
Co. M, & S. Transit, Inc
the Valley Public Service Company
Pomeroy Bend
Charles Graham
Mary Conrad
Betty van Bibber
Springfield
Pillie Jean Graham
R. of P
Bob Sheskey
John Sheskey
B.H.8
Dolores Wagner
Henry Stephenson
Clarence Lafollette
New Straiteville
Leonard McKinney
McKinney
Lafollette
James McNamee
Albaugh
Logan
James A. Farley
Frank M. Smith
Chesapeake
Stella Lange
Kelley's Island
Gretchen Baker Rosser
West Gilmantreet
Madison
Wisconsin
Edward Barry Rosser
Common Pleas Court
Athena County
State of
John W. Bolin
Heavy
Fort Wayne
George F. Eisenhut
John J. Jago
Hall Avenue
Perth Am
New Jersey
Elsie B. Ja
Athens County
M. D. Hughes
Plaincife
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!