Market Stocks Slump After Irregular Opening Amid Flood Fears
New York prices fell across all sections as flood ravages weighed on sentiment. Crosley Radio declined about 21 percent, Norfolk and Western 4, Procter and Gamble down around 3 to 3 percent, and Louisville and Nashville off about 3 percent. U. B. Steel slipped about 1 percent with others lower. Automobiles showed some resilience on expectations General Motors would reopen plants. Oil shares eased.
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New York
Crosley Radio
Cincinnati
Norfolk and Western
Procter and Gamble
Louisville
Nashville
U. B. Steel
General Motors
Pittsburgh Livestock Market Prices Report
Hog quotes ranged 8.75 to 11.10 with top 11.10 for 180 to 230 pounds. Cattle bids showed best steers 10 to 10.25, cows mostly 3.50 to 5, heifers 7.5 to 8.5, bulls 6.95 to 9. Calves traded up to 14 for good and choice dealers. Direct numbers include 2500 hogs and 200 calves with notable direct support.
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Pittsburgh
Grain and Produce Prices and Market Snaps Across Cities
Grain and produce markets show mixed prices in Toledo Cleveland Pittsburgh and Chicago. Wheat beans oats and corn rates listed with varied grade levels while eggs poultry and butter reflect firmer or unsettled tones in regional markets.
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Toledo
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Notice of Appointment and Public Utility Transfer
Notice: John W. Bolin of Athens Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Sam Reeves deceased. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated January 8 1937. Also notice: Co M&S Transit Inc seeks transfer of Certificate No 1671 to The Valley Public Service Co. for 116 capacity vehicles. hearing info available from Public Utilities Commission of Ohio.
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John W. Bolin
Athens
Ohio
Sam Reeves
Athens Township
M. Johnson
Co. M & 8 Transit, Inc
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Valley Public Service Company
Columbus
Co & S&s. Transit, Inc
Amesville
The
Valley Public Servicempany
Toledo Gas Strike Ends as Union Accepts Contract
The Gas Employers Union approved a one year contract by 177 to 34, granting increases 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 to return to posts for normal operations today.
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TOLEDO+U
Ohio Fuel Gas Co
Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas Co
Fears of Fire Add to Plight Of Portsmouth
Flooded Portsmouth faces new dangers as gasoline from three moored tanks spreads a film in residential areas. City Manager Frank Sheehan imposes a no smoking rule while police Coast Guard crews work to anchor the tanks. Evacuation and refugee registrations proceed as Ohio River flood levels hold near 73 feet and rescue boats risk capsizing.
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Portsmouth
U.P
Frank Sheehan
Fremen
Coast Guards
Sheehan
Columbus
Pomeroy Bend Inundated Shelters Open as Floods Hit Middleport
About 500 people shelter in Gravel Hill School with under 50 cots as floodwaters surround most Middleport homes. A doctor is treating residents while Red Cross aid and tents are sought. Water covers streets, gas holds, power remains, and telephone service is limited between Pomeroy and Middleport.
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Middleport
Gravel Hill
Red Cross
Pomeroy
Buchtel Social Notes Includes Birth and Visit News
Buchtel social notes report Mrs. A. K. Walker visiting Columbus with daughter ill. Dr. Walker making trips. Helen Bookman visited The Plains with Gaskins family. Marjorie and Earl Stevens stayed with relatives while Ed Stevens oversees Vera Stevens. Vera recovering from appendicitis. Abbie Jane Rose also healing from operations. Birth announced for Hubert Allen Shelton in Detroit. Cleveland visitors include Arthur Williams Howard Soles. Charles Graham toured Springfield to see Billie Jean Graham. Bob Sheskey recovering from hit-skip incident after basketball game. B H 8 Club hosted Dolores Wagner party with games and dancing. Stephenson and Lafollette families visited New Straitsville. Leonard McKinney now station agent. Postmaster news: Farley appoints two Ohio postmasters Frank M. Smith and Stella Lange. Legal notice: Gretchen Baker Rosser notified of divorce case in Athens County. Attorney John W. Bolin.
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Helen Bookman
Charles Gaskins
the Plains
Marjorie
Earl Stevens
Powhatan
Ed Stevens
Columbus
Vera Stevens
Miss Stevens
Abbie Jane Rose
Grant Hospital
Mick Shelton
Mabel Conrad
Hubert Allen
Shelton
Bess Conrad
Detroit
Arthur Williams
Howard Soles
Cleveland
Charles Graham
Mary Conrad
Betty van Bibber
Springfield
Billie Jean Graham
R. of P
Bob Sheskey
John Sheskey
Buchtel
B.H.8
Dolores Wagner
Henry Stephenson
Clarence Lafollette
New Straitsville
Leonard McKinney
McKinney
Water Supply Rationed in Cincinnati During Flood
Cincinnati faced severe water shortages as one fifth of its area flooded from the Ohio River. City Manager Clarence A. Dykstra ordered water restrictions with two one hour daily ration periods to conserve supply. Army engineers forecast a crest near 81 feet as evacuation expanded to Newtown and Manchester.
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Cincinnati
U.R
Clarence A. Dykstra
Covington
Newtown
Manchester
Flood Worse Than 1913 in Indiana Towns
Evansville faces record Ohio River flood heights surpassing 1913 levels with 10 000 relocated, 75 000 homeless across 33 counties under martial law. Evansville and nearby cities like Lawrenceburg Aurora Jeffersonville New Albany flooded. Red Cross moves relief supplies as the city remains orderly.
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Evansville
Ind
O.R
Ohio
Indiana
Lawrenceburg
Aurora
Jeffersonville
New Albany
Red Cross
Clarence Kahn
Louisville Faces Fire and Famine Amid Flood Crisis
Louisville in flood chaos as 200000 residents face martial law and food shortages. Fire at the Louisville Varnish Company sparked amid rising waters as firefighters battled flames and National Guard troops maintained order. Regular police and fire crews, worn after days of crisis, fought to protect remaining structures.
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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 Flood Destroys District
Ohio River rises to 47 feet flooding Wheeling and submerging half the business district. Thousands flee to islands and relief agencies race to evacuate 20,000 in Wheeling area while 4 deaths are reported. High water blocks highways and cuts power and water to Bellaire and Powhatan areas.
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Wheeling
Pittsburgh
Ohio River
Wheeling Island
Bellaire
Powhatan
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Athens Messenger
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Edna Ervin
Voliev
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Sister
Porky
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McFarland’s
Fred R. Beasley
Athens, Ohio
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Don Pierce
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C. R. White
Ravenna and Weir
Wm Smith
Richland Ave
J. Bailey
Washington
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F. J. Beasley CO
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A. Jones & Son
Wellston
W. Va
Bardin Bros
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Frank Dishong
Thor
Lonor
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Harry Davis
Hellyer
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Albany Parent- Teacher Association
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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
Athens County
State of
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U.2
George F. Eisenhut
John J. Jago
Hall Avenue
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M. D. Hughes
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