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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1926

Page

11

Varner Family Mourns After Fatal West Shooting

Fred Slater was fatally shot in the West where both men were at the time. Mr Varner leaves his mother Mrs Margaret Varner The Plains three brothers and three sisters EF M Varner Columbus E C Varner Lancaster J R Varner Chauncey Mrs W M Secoy Lancaster Mrs Elmer Poling Millsfield and Mrs H A Tipton The Plains.

Fred Slater West Mr. Varner Margaret Varner the Plains EF. M. Varner Columbus E. C. Varner Lancaster J. R. Varner Chauncey W. M. Secoy Elmer Poling Millsfield H. A. Tipton

Traffic Safety Officials Push Training to Cut Auto Fatalities

State and local officials, manufacturers, dealers, and drivers unite to reduce crashes after the holiday. Data show 1925 fatalities near 20,000 and 1926 early figures averaging seven per week in large cities. Experts cite the need for driver training and controlled speed, with simulated street-condition courses used by major cab companies to train chauffeurs.

New York Cam m United States California Tennsylvania Ilinols Michigan Texas

Tobacco markets set to open across Georgia in August

In Atlanta on July 6 twenty two Georgia tobacco markets will begin operations August 3, with North and South Carolina openings on August 10 and September 7. Georgia crop is expected to be 20 percent larger and higher quality than last year. In Topeka Kansas orchard reports predict a 25 to 66 percent drop in Northwest Kansas apple output, while Yous Valley prospects near normal.

Atlanta Georgia South Rolina North Carolina Topeka Kans Kansas Northwest Yous Valley

Record Tinplate Output Sets New Pittsburgh District Peak

New figures released today show a fresh record for tinplate production in the Pittsburgh district over the last two months. Strong demand from Colamine orders and higher price predictions accompany the milestone as mills sustain high output.

Pittsburgh Milla

Packard to Deliver 4 Million Government Aircraft Parts

Detroit dispatch reports the Packard Motor Car Company expects to supply government order aircraft motors and parts totaling 4 million dollars by year end. The contract calls for 150 motors and a September delivery of standard parts. In Cleveland, July 6, the Sherwin Williams company reports marked improvement in business as sales rise substantially over last year.

Airplanes Detroit Packard Seat Car Company Cleveland Sherwin - Williams

New York Stex Call BATF and Terany Day Trading

New York July 6 Constructive activity in stocks continued after the Fourth of July holiday with money conditions comfortable and the call rate steady around 4.45 percent. Extensive listings show notable names including Allis Chalmers Ajax Rubber American Can American Car and Foundry American Locomotive American Smelting American Woolen Atchison Baldwin Bethlehem Baltimore and Ohio Leather International Nickel Marine Pref Kennecott Copper Seaboard Steel Goodyear Pref Pan American Westinghouse Norfolk and Western Northern Pacific United States Steel Union Pacific Studebaker Sinclair Oil Texas Oil Tobacco Production and other major firms.

New York Stex Batf &Terany Allis Chalmers Ajax Rubber Ates Akin Ee American Car and Foundry Merican H Anid L. Com Stmerican Loco Pan American B Marland Seesesetouwacs Evaia New York Central Tebuor Norfolk and Western Northern Pacific Recal States EOOR Sces Beasete Ennsylvania Hav Y Consolidated Magine

Taken to Delaware sanitarium for treatment

Miss Blanche Beckler was taken to the Delaware sanitarium Saturday for treatment in the P. G. Dowler ambulance. A public hearing on Whitens city tax budget was introduced with two copies on file in the city auditor's office for public inspection. The hearing is set at Athens City Hall on July 27 at 1 o'clock in the afternoon and 4 o'clock in the afternoon.

Delaware Blanche Beckler Saturn P. G. Dowler Athens Evans

Chicago and Pittsburgh Livestock Prices Across Markets

Livestock prices and receipts across Chicago and Pittsburgh show cattle, sheep, and hog markets with varying gains and softness. Highlights include yearling steers rising to around 10.50, veal up about 25 cents, hogs reaching 15.40 to 15.50 for various weight classes, and sheep and lamb values fluctuating amid large receipts and uneven demand.

Cincinnati Livestock Market Receipts and Prices

Cattle receipts 2000 slow market with steers good to choice at 9.50 to 10.25. hogs receipts 6000 steady with good to choice at 14.75. sheep 7500 steady with rool to choice at 44.6 and lambs 15.15 to 15.50.

Pittsburgh ST. Tous Aiden Lin Cincinnate

New York Produce Markets Report Mixed Prices and Grading Notes

New York produce prices show varied levels for aviet and Ti soork items with smoothing midwest spot rates at 16.80 and refined granulation steady. Rio No 7 19 c Santos 22 72344 c. tallow cull quiet. hay dull No 1 1.45 No 3 1.05. dressed poultry steady turkeys 30 4 sey chickens 1N 4ie. live poultry steady geese 18 15 e, ducks 10 27 e. Meat and dairy figures include milk at 4720 e, receipts 12,590. creamery and butter prices cited. potatoes listed with Virginia 5.15 per barrel, Carolina 45.25 per barrel. Cincinnati butter and wool prices noted.

New York Middle West Suenr Rio No Santos Young Americas Pacific Coast

Commodity and bond price roundup from Toledo market notes

The Toledo market column lists abert y bonds with various lot numbers and prices such as first on 102.18 and second 4s at 100, plus fourth 44s at 102.30. Wheat and corn notes show No 2 samples, rye correspondence, and timothy cash and future prices. butter, lages, hay, and other staples with figures like 404742 and 30.0.

Toledo Timothy

Athens Countian Dies in Missouri Hospital

Homer L Varner 27 born and raised in Athens county died suddenly at 4 45 pm yesterday in the U S veterans hospital Jefferson Barracks Mo of heart trouble He served in World War He is survived by sister Mrs H A Tipton The Plains Ohio body to be brought there Wednesday morning Funeral arrangements pending He belonged to I O F and K of P lodges of Athens He had accompanied the Plains the body of two years ago

Homer L. Varner Athens County U. 8 Veterans Hospital Jefferson Barracks H. A. Tipton the Plains K. of P. Lodge Athens Doris Mears Miss Marraby Doris Nan Mrs. Mears Mr. Lyster Deter John Arnott Claudie Veter

Nine Arrested on National Holiday for Local Court

Nine individuals faced Justice of the Peace Carl Porter on intoxication charges during Independence Day observances. Various defendants pleaded guilty or not guilty, with fines ranging from 10 to 50 dollars, bonds set up to 600 dollars, and several cases continuing into July. One incident involved a drunken driving crash on the Athens Nelsonville road, delaying traffic for two hours.

Justice of the Peace Carl Porter Carl Smith Sugar Creek FE. C. Mariner Edward Sager Athens Mariner James Vernon Delbert Swyers Wa Murray Swyers William Paratt Morgan Monroe Theodore Wallace Guy Beal Sylvia Stufflehean Howard Gilson Beal Nelsonville Ralph Betts Cline's Tee Cream Company Jim Shaffer Harry Ashworth

Churches of Athens Meet Under Wo men Voters League

Reed reports Athens churches gathered Sunday night under the auspices of the Women Voters League to discuss community issues and promote civic participation among residents.

Churches of Athens Women Voters’ League Cooperative Churches of Athens Ewing Hall League of Women Voters Oe Field

Craig Reports on Rotary Gathering at Denver convention

T W Craig Athens Rotary delegate reported on the Rotary International convention in Denver at a noon Athens club lunch. The comprehensive briefing praised as the best yet heard. The party included five Athens Rotarians and spouses plus guests from Nelsonville and Logan.

T. W. Craig Athens Rotary Club Rotary International Denver Hotel Berry Athens Club Athens Yellowstone National Park J. Haliday Cline Hocking Valley Cline Rotary Messrs Laurie Mechem Craig Frank Beasley Athens Clib Beasley Roger J Jones

World Peace Talk At Athens Coop Service

Judge E L Sayre urged cooperative action to abolish war citing world wide dangers of nationalism and education for war. He warned of total casualties and new weapons and urged church and civic groups to lead a campaign through meetings, newspapers and books.

Judge Sayre Japan Pacific San Francisco Germany Sayre United States Christian Church Human Welfare Associations of All Nations Learned Societies of All Nations International Chamber of Commerce Workers of Fred Lee Tom Flanders C. PD. Giauque Daniel .McGurk M. E. Chat‘ley

Two Shot Down In Robbery Near Hamilton

In Hamilton on July 6 two men were killed in a quick exchange of bullets after a suspected robbery attempt. James Combs, 25, white, was shot while protecting his female companion. Turner Isaacs, escort to another woman, shot and killed the assailant.

Hamilton U.P James Combs Turner Isaacs

Identity of dry agents revealed after mob attack at Niles

Two prohibition agents attacked in Niles were identified as Harry Reitsel and Red Franklin, both from Columbus. Reitsel was hospitalized in serious condition. Franklin reportedly recovered. Neither man employed by the state, they entered a suspected saloon to buy liquor, triggering a chaotic brawl.

Columbus Prohibition Niles Harry Reitsel Red” Frankelin Reitzel Vercy Franklin

Belles of Trimble Recall Homecoming Guest List

Real homecoming at the MBiddison farm near Bishopville drew five widows and one married woman from the old Trimble circle. Attendees Amanda Bryngon Louisa Pettit Nancy Bryson Lydia Danford Sarah Dupler Laratta Biddison and Delila Biddison range in age from 75 to 88, all former belles when Johnny Came Marching Home. Five of the women married Civil War veterans. four widowed, one with a living husband.

W. B. Johnson Athens Mbiddison Bishopville Amanda Bryngon Louisa Pettit Nancy Bryson Lydia Danford Sarah Dupler Laratta Biddison Delila Biddison Trimble Johnny

Wanted a Christian Woman for Family Visitor Role

A notice seeks a Christian woman to serve as family visitor in her own community. The position offers remuneration during training and can be full or spare time. Respond with frank details to Robert Marston 47 East Mill St Akron Ohio.

Robert Marston East Mill St Akron Ohio

Americans to Tour in 11.6 Million Cars This Summer

President Thomas D. P. Henry of the American Automobile Association predicts 11,606,000 automobiles will travel this summer with about 46,800,000 people on the roads. He notes more than half of these journeys will be in private cars across the United States.

Washington America Thomas DP. Henry American Automobile Association United States

Woman Finds Vitality with Vegetable Compound on Farm

Mrs. Cora Short of Oklahoma City recounts longtime dairy labor and family duties followed by health gains after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports weight rise from 115 to 135 pounds after seven bottles and renewed energy to work, sleep well, and feel less tired.

Oklahoma Cowa Lydia FE. Pinkham Cora Short Oklahoma City Okla

Radio Dial Sings With Clubs Across Nation

A列 radio schedule lists WEAF WJZ and WRC offerings plus Keystoners and light opera across major cities. Programs span orchestras, dance bands, and noon to late night concerts with regional slots from Atlantic City to San Francisco and Wichita.

WEAF Eveready Orchestra WJZ WRC the Keystoners KGO KFI WLIB Erbstein WDAF New York Frank Cole Dogs Leonard Pennsylvania Keystoners WLWL WGBS Rosalie Georges Kanomy WIP Philadelphia Atlantic City WFII Sea New Kdea Pittsburg The Symphony Players Rand WCAE Pittsburgh William Penn WJAR PROVE WGY Schenectady N. Y. Central Kimball Trio WHZ Holyoke CKCL Toronto Baldwin Washington New Willard Orchestra le Paradis U.P

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