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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
10
A fragmented OCR listing shows categories for help wanted, business opportunities, loans, education, livestock, building supplies, and real estate terms. The garbled text mixes job ads with rental and sale listings across multiple sections and labels.
New York shares moved rapidly with heavy early volume as stocks rose in the first hour. Gains topped three points at times, with many leading issues reaching new highs for the year including American Tobacco, General Motors, Sears Roebuck and Westinghouse Electric. By noon the market steadied amid profit taking and selective losses, while strong advances persisted in key names and sectors.
Salem notes multiple visits and gatherings as Rev. Beryl Burr and his mother join the Wilkes family for dinner. Local families hosted and visited relatives in Columbus Bar berton Akron and Cincinnati while youth groups held outings and a Lawn Party for 23 children. Athens livestock market reports show higher prices for cattle hogs calves and sheep with detailed bid ranges.
Government figures show expenses and receipts for the fiscal year up to July 5. Reported totals include a gross deficit of 153,014,149 and a net deficit of 152,876,149 with a cash balance of 3,266,120,184 and working balances at 1,676,173,835. Public debt stands at 237,281,666,260 with gold reserves and customs receipts also listed.
Market report lists wheat corn oats eggs butter and poultry in Toledo Cleveland Cincinnati and Pittsburgh regions. Prices show firm butter and eggs, steady live poultry, and mixed hog cattle and sheep results with notable highs around 9 to 10 dollars for select hogs and steers.
Mr. and Mrs. George Holbert of Columbus visited near Alfred with Amos Hixson and family. Clinton Hawk, stationed at Eaton CCC Camp, spent time with his parents. Families including the Bakers, Gwenns, Cline, and McClanahan shared gatherings and farm help. Abe Hixson’s aunt’s funeral in Jacksonville was attended. Clifton Hawk aided Amos Hixson’s farm work this summer. G V Hawk traveled to Logan on business. Goldie Konkoskaft plans a summer in New Mexico. daughter Cline reports her arrival safety.
A historical recipe fragment describes cooking tongue with onion, raisins, almonds, and ginger snaps, then baking. It also outlines a brisket and sauerkraut dish with onions and paprika, steamed for three hours in a sealed kettle.
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