Classified Advertisements for Athens Area Services
A dense OCR of local classifieds lists numerous services and notices spanning auto wrecking and repair, glass and windshield work, claim adjustment, machine work, welding, radio service, painting and wallpaper, laundry, moving and storage, heating and plumbing, insurance, and related trades. It also includes stray lost and found notices with contact hints and various business phone numbers for Athens and nearby towns.
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Usiness
Vaahenaae Townsend & Brothers
Collec
Pight
Jones & Elecoy
Athens
Pertford
West Union
Nelsonville Classifieds Offer 10c Articles and Local Services
Local window ads promote 100 articles priced up to 10c with service details. Listings include used cars, auto repair, piano tuning, household goods, and funeral service offers from Nelsonville Logan and surrounding areas. Includes merchants Kerr Stardugre Co., Mast's Restaurant, Chick Hatchery, and auto garages.
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Logan
Ohio
Mast's
Logan Chick Hatchery
Glouster Ads Offer Rooms Cars Chicks and Chevy
Local listings advertise furnished apartments for men and mixed rooms at 69 E Mulberry with heat and water. a 100-A loud speaker model. coal at 3 dollars a ton. baby chicks in stock including Rhode Island Reds and White Rocks. auto parts and tools. used battery trade in and starters. Militia era announcement. new Chevrolet on display at Burson Chevrolet Co with demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville 47
Nim Wemsley
Midway Sunko
Giouster
Repaire
Or & Ving
Burson Chevrolet Co
Wanted Live Stock Jersey Heifer Calf Buyer
The Athens Livestock Co announces a shipment from Guysville on Saturday February 4. Buyers should contact Mills in Athens by phone 968 to arrange purchase of a registered Jersey heifer calf. Orthophonic two tone mahog features appear in the notice.
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Jheiper
Athens
Athens Livestock Co
Guysville
Mills
Nash Touring Car for Sale in Nobles Richardson Estate
In memory of Noble Richardson a Nash 1925 touring car is offered for sale very slightly used with three extra tires fine paint curtains and just over 3000 miles on it. Price set at 200 by Al Fred Richardson contact 43 J. A. Money Savings used car sale lists multiple vintage cars with prices including Ford models from 1923 to 1926 and an Essex 1924 touring from McFarland's Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NASH
Noble Richardson
Alfred Richardson
Pittsburgh Markets Hogs and Cattle Report
Hogs receipts 2800 with prices drifting 10 cents lower across weights 90 to 350 lbs. Beef cattle scarce with calves 75 head. steer prices $11.50 to $15.00 and vealers $14.50 to $16.50. Sheep receipts 800 with lambs touching $14.25 peak and cull lambs $10.50 to $12.00. market strong for lambs.
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati Livestock Prices Mixed as Markets Report Slippage
Beef cattle and calves show mixed gains with light steers and heifers $9 to $12 daily. Sheep receipts rise with lambs trading around $14.26 and fat lambs generally $11 to $14, while fat ewes bring about $4 to $6 per head.
Butter and Egg Market Prices From Regional Mills
Receipts show butter at 12 898 and creamery extras at 47 to 48 cents. Eggs steady with receipts 16 699. nearby white fancy 46 to 47 cents, nearby mixed whites 44 to 45, fresh firsts 45 to 46, Western whites 45 to 46, Pa coast 44 to 45, nearby towns 47 to 49 cents.
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Pa Coast
Local Shop Ads Highlight Bargains and Services
An assortment of small ads lists welding and machine shop service by Alfred Richardson in Nelsonville, groceries including Dalton's and Ohlinger & Wolfe offering towels, and special price radio batteries at 2.69 each with 3 for 1. Also mentions Cable Hardware Co and a solid train load of towels.
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Alfred Richardson
Nelsonville
Grogerie S
Dalton’s Grocery
Ohio poultry market report from Columbus wholesalers
The Ohio division of markets notes a small supply of turkeys ducks and geese with steady demand for Wis and fries and dressed weights. Ducks at 32 cents geese 30 cents turkeys 35 cents, fowls 32 cents, fries 35 cents with price movements minor.
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Columbus
Ohio Division of Markets
Butter Prices in Tables and Grade Rates
Butter steady with creamery tablets showing 43c to 45c. Common scores discounted 2 to 4 cents. Packaged No 6 at 29c. No 2 2lc 23c. Butter fat prices steady. Fresh gathered extras 42c, firsts 41c to 44c, seconds 37c. Nearby ungraded 4c.
Gadbury’s Nelsonville ad touts low prices and delivery
Local ad copy for Gadbury’s and Wy skivers Confectionery touts low prices on groceries and cigars. It promotes deliveries, home fixtures, radios, and electric equipment with several prices and contact hints, highlighting customers’ crowds and constant offers.
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Gadbury's
Aliso
Wyskivers Confectionery
Nelsonville
L. Stout
Peter Holts
Zenith Electric
Mills
Poultry and Produce Price Listing Across Regions
Heavy fowls 27 to 28 cents per pound. Mediums 28 cents. Leghorns 20 to 26 cents. Ducks 44 cents, geese 40 cents, old ducks 17 cents. Potatoes round whites 16 to 16?0 per 100 pounds? New York sacks $3 153.25. Maine and Ohio around $3.25 to $3.35 and $3.00. Michigan and Wisconsin $3.15 to $3.00. Minnesota green sacks 120 pounds. Idaho rurals $2.50. Bakers 110 pound sacks $3.50. Homegrown bushels $1.0 to $1.1.
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New York
Maine
Ohio
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
E.een
Idano Rurals
Wool trading quiet in spotty market at Boston
Trading in wool is spotty and quieter than in weeks past. A limited volume is reported on 64's and finer French combing wools with prices unchanged. Manufacturers show fair inquiry for 58's to 60's and finer combing wools.
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Boston
U. P
Butter and Eggs Receipts Reported with Price Breakdowns
Butter receipts total 5,687 with extra firsts 44 cents, standards 360 40 cents, firsts 4low 42 cents, seconds 38 cents 40 cents, extras 454 cents. Eggs receipts 15,301 with ordinaries 38 and 36 cents, firsts 38 cents, seconds 32 and 34 cents.
Schwartz Wins Boston Flyweight World Title Fight
Corporal Izzy Schwartz of New York defeated Harry Goldstein of Boston in ten rounds by decision. Schwartz weighed 111 pounds and Goldstein 111. Goldstein faced a tough battle in Boston as Schwartz claimed the world flyweight crown.
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Boston
Izzy Schwarts
New York
Harry Goldstein
Schwartz
Goldstein
Denmark Enters Paris Davis Cup Challenge Round
Denmark joins the European Zone Davis Cup challenge round as part of the regional entries. Twenty three countries entered the European zone and four entered the American zone.
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Paris
Denmark
Manual Arts Department Partners In School Wide Projects
The manual arts department credits cross department cooperation for a successful semester. Seventh and eighth grade boys completed woodwork and moved to mechanical drawing, new students from Mr. Nellis' dept. began projects, and stage scenery for the Girls' Glee club operetta was set up. After holidays, 18 chairs were refinished for Women's Federated clubs, and the annual woodshop exhibit is planned. The Honor Society awarded a scholarship cup to room 2062, a sophomore girls’ room under Miss Smith, with a .428 average, second place room 0202 at .41 led by Miss Johnson.
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Manual Arts
J. C. Glover
Glover
Parent-Teacher Association
Honor Society
Miss. Smith
Miss Johnson
Athens Honor Society Social Meeting Held at Home
The Athens high school division of the National Honor Society held its monthly social meeting on Wednesday January 18 at the home of Helen McLaughlin 17 Franklin Avenue. A social hour followed by refreshments prepared by the hostess. Faculty council members present included Miss Leech Miss Pickering Mrs Price and Miss Connell.
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Athens High School
National Honor Society
Helen McLaughlin
Franklin Avenue
Leech
Pickering
Price
Connett
Advance Home Economics club plans second semester events
The club will hold teas, parties, hikes, lectures, and round table talks on clothing. Activities include February 21 health talk at school, March 6 social at a member’s home, March 20 clothing industry projection, April 3 weiner roast, April 17 hike, May 1 May Day party, May 15 year end talk by supervisors, and May 29 closing social at a member’s home.
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Advance Home Economics Club
Athens high school printing department completes 61 jobs
The Athens high school printing department finished 61 jobs costing 52 dollars in the past semester. Under instructor H. E. Wise, 24 boys worked mainly on school projects and each student did 15 jobs for their specimen books.
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Athens High School
H. E. Wise
Golden Windows Theme at Athena High Girl Reserves Meet
The monthly meeting of the Girl Reserves at Athena High School discussedGolden Windows as opportunity for students to set good standards in living dress and conduct. Luella Williams led the discussion with participation from others. A tea and social hour followed in room 206 with music and a story read by Miss Mary Connett.
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Monathly
Athens High School
Luella Williams
Mary Connett
Grade Cards First Seen On Wednesday Morning
Grade cards appeared for the third time on Wednesday January 2, marking another school reporting period.
High School Band Plans Extensive Concert Tour
Athens high school band under conductor G E B Stephenson will begin a long concert schedule on February 6 with a performance in Gallipolis. The tour will include Hamden Wellston McArthur Pomeroy and Middleport with more cities to be announced. The group features mostly first year players developing under Stephenson who has Army band experience.
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Athens
G. E B. Stephenson
Gallipolis
Stephenson
U. S. Army Band
Thompson To Plan 1930 Convention Of Ohio Pastors
Dr. William Oxley Thompson, president emeritus of Ohio State University, to chair arrangements for the 1930 Ohio Pastors Association convention in Columbus. The selection marks Thompson’s final official act as moderator of the Presbyterian general assembly.
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Columbus
Ohio Pastors’ Association
William Oxley Thompson
Ohio State University
Presbyterian General Assembly
Thompson
High school locker fund treasury updates and custodian change
A total of 22.45 has been raised for the locker key fund at the high school this year. Expenditures include 1.75 for a hot water bottle 0.25 for medicine 0.15 for incidentals and 0.16 for ink making 2.30 spent. 20.15 remains in the treasury kept in a sealed box opened monthly in the presence of the fund committee. The committee consists of Mr. Harshman Miss Mary Connett and Chester Border. The money is counted and deposited by Miss Lamon secretary treasurer and used as a service fund at Miss Connett and the committee’s discretion. Pearl Blackwood is now custodian of the master beir replacing Chester Border.
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Mr. Harshman
Mary Connett
Chester Border
Miss Lamon
Miss Connett
Pearl Blackwood
Beir
Convention officers named for 1919 gathering
The Rev. James Best of Steubenville will chair the 1919 convention. His vice chairmen include the Rev. W. H. Gelswell of Dayton and Rev. George Nepper of Akron with other clergy from Dayton Canton Akron and Youngstown.
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Vention
James Best
Steubenville
W. H. Gelswell
Dayton
George Nepper
Akron
W. C. W. Brashares
W. H. Hudnutt
Youngstown
I. E. Run
Canton
Stephen Keeler
Fifteen in County Attend Farmers Week Meeting
About fifteen Athens county farmers plan to attend Farmers Week at Ohio State University in Columbus from January 30 to February 3. The gathering includes lectures exhibitions and social events with participants from the county farm bureau and grange groups and typically draws five to six thousand farm people. The 1918 start and growing attendance are noted as context for a record crowd this year.
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Athens County
Ohio State University
Columbus
T. H. Johnson
Athena County
Ohio
Athens County Farm Bureau
Donahey Favored for Democratic Nomination in Ohio
The Independent article by Charles Merz says Governor Vic Donahey is an available candidate for the Democratic nomination for president. His assets include promise of economy, family-man image, and limited ties to the prohibition issue, with Donahey not actively seeking the nomination.
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Columbus
U.R
Vic Donahey
Charles Merz
The
Independent
Mers Save
Hughes Sets U S Refugee Policy Stand at Conference
Charles Evans Hughes, leader of the American delegation, told the international law committee that the United States will decide in each case whether to shelter refugees. He urged the committee to focus on actualities and avoid reading into law definitions or ambitions not currently included.
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United States
Charles Evans Hughes
Hughes
Fourteen Women Study Management All Day Thursday
Fourteen housewives from the county met at Mrs. R. B. Sutton’s on Canaan road for an all day session to study kitchen work. Morning and afternoon sessions reviewed prior material and explored new household duties with leaders Mrs. Charles Manges field and Mrs. Mabel Ma ex plaining the goal to train community representatives in disseminating efficient home practices. Pot luck dinner followed. plans for a future South Canaan district meeting were announced. Attendees include Mrs. Mabel Mansfield, Mrs. Charles Mansfield, Mrs. Ivola Crawford, Mrs. Werence Smart, Mrs. E. P. Hayes, Mrs. Nelle Halbirt, Mrs. R. E. Sutton, Mrs. Eva Carpenter, Mrs. James Bell, Mrs. BE. Gibson of Athens, Mrs. Clara McKibben, Mrs. Lola Higley of Mansfield.
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R. B. Sutton
Canaan
Charles Mangesfield
Mabel Ma
Ohio Federation of Women’s Cluba
Grange O Farm Bureau
South Canaan
Mabel Mansfield
Charles Mansfield
Ivola Crawford
Werence Smart
E. P. Hayes
Nelle Halbirt
R. E. Sutton
Cansenaville
Eva Carpenter
James Bell
Classified ad success stories from old Messenger
George Lawrence of Hoopers Street advertised household seeds tools harness and vinegar. The next day after mentioning his wish in Messenger classifieds he sold all items at his set prices. Merchandising tips emphasize selling for the price you want with Messenger ads.
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George Lawrence
Hoopser Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Messenger
Messenger
Phone
Amy Evening
Call_Glouster
Ludlow McClelland
G. Chesser
Oldsmobile
Jewett
Athens Implement CO
Baughman's
New Marshfield
Willys-Knight
Willys- Knight
Bee
M. P. Totman
Studebaker Sedan
Buick CO
Chrysler
Wwillys-Knight
C. R. Featherston
Imccune’s
WORD
TUDOR
Qewett
Gropson
Overland
Macune Motor CA CO
W. State Street
iAno
BUICK
FORD
OLDS
Algeo Motor Sales
Chevrolet
Auto Sales Co
Emery Koker
New Dayton
Robinson Brothers
Oakland
Athens Junk Co
Parker's Garage
Central Ave
Guthrie’s
Wedd
Union
Electrica
Hocking Valley
D 'Ba
Carpenter Street
Moser’s
Farley's
C. R. Kite
NEW York Life Insurance CO
Frank R Murphy
Dwight Rutherford
Timothy Oats
Higgins & Son
Hutchins
Ically O. K. Chevrolet
Dan
Essex
Pomeroy Chevrolet Co
Quart
Wheaton Hardware Co
Athens Trucking Co
J. A. Wiseman
Mgr
Herbert Kelley
Raprn Raging
Saasine
Sete
Athens Spray Painting Co
Ernest Baughman
Cervers
Geo. Childs
Ma R. Co. A
Dawson's Electric Shop
Carpenter Hardware Co
Nnville
Braddock
Logan _candle
H. A. Smith
Dillon
Dodge
E. Mulberry
Brown Ave
Whitmores Green House
Fayette and Myers
Charles Levering
Atwater Kent
Scott Paint & Wall Paper Co
Time
Rohrer and Burdette
Whippet
National Light
Cat Estate
Congress
Union ST. W
Pearl Street
Wood Street
South Mulberry Street
McCray Insurance Agency
Auto Tire & Gas Company
National Refining Company
Fred R. Beasley
Ford Sales
J . Brashaves
Johnson Beverage Store
Logen
Service
Glouster
Kent
Franklin Ave
Hampton's
Barber College
South Front Reet
Third Ave
Huntington
W. Va
Poultry and Supplies
Rhode Island
Silver Wyandottes
Tage
Union Depot
Hull Foster, Jr
Chauncey
Mill Street
Paved Street
Union ST
Buck & Van _ Meter
Kingston
Cone
Jars
Connelsville
Karl E. Johnson
Ridenour
Dalton & Dalton
Cameron Bros
Leta
Athens R. VD. 1
Athens Lumber Co
Athens Paint Supply
Woodland Avenue
Willie Munn
Richland Ave
Varatch
N. E. Mills
Hilltop
Albany Milling Co
Plains
Hocking
Pomeroy and
Bardin Brothers
ATP
Windsor
Ite’s Mill
Errold Place
Parker Brothers
Alvin Bentley
Morristown
St . Cisde
Mansfeld
Hopkins Radio & Electric Shop
Haines Brother
Atwater-Kent
Zenith
Radio & Electric Co
Dort
McFarland’s Garage
Cable Hardware Co
Ohlinger & Wolfe
Lawrence Bean
Walker
Landis
Security
Person Realty Co
Albany
Cincinnati Produce
French Dry Cleaners
Middleport
Pinsterw v Taking CO
Rutland
Pomeroy
Advanwey
I Partners’ Bank and Savings Co
Pomeroy and Race Street
Caldwell
Gibson Brothers
Graybar Electric Washer
Alway S
Penter Hardware Co
Cleveland Produce
Chicago
Farmers’ Meeting
Johnson
Donahey
Rupert B. Th Jr
Princeton
Carpenter
Mckeesport
Luis Juro
Toledo
Jn Rodgers
Lali Sa
Rees
Gunden
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