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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1938
Page
10
The aviator journeys from Yakutsk toward Fairbanks, Alaska completing a 14,000 mile circumnavigation. Stoddart the radio engineer reports all is well as they refuel in Fairbanks after an arduous leg over the polar route.
New York stocks rebounded from an irregular start with light volume. Steel and motor shares advanced while utilities and aviation showed strength. U S Steel rose to 57 and Chrysler to 66 with other names like Bethlehem and Phelps Dodge posting gains or losses as oils mixed.
Market listings show wheat, corn, oats and butter prices in Toledo Cincinnati and Chicago with varied grades. Livestock values include hogs, cattle, calves and lambs with bids from Cincinnati and Boston wool prices noted alongside U.S. government bond quotes.
Hugh Davis of Cincinnati visits his mother Mrs. Leah Davis on W Main. Rev. Floyd Davis of East Liverpool stays with his mother Mrs. Mary Davis and sister Mrs. Myrtle Long. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fisher include Mrs. Mary Tincture and family from Carbon West Virginia and Thelma Hampton. Alma Adams and Tommy Thompson return to Columbus after visiting Lena Hoeflich. Cora D. Webb returns from Marietta. M. D. Hartinger visits relatives in Marietta with Harry Merydith and Mayme and Dorothy Merydith. H. D. Allmendinger and Christine Krause return to Ann Arbor after visits with Rev. Reuther. Ola Radford of Columbus visits her parents Five Points. Harry Morris returns to Akron after week in Pomeroy and Middleport.
The Plains softball team defeated the Phi Club of Nelsonville 4 to 3 in two extra innings. Sapp pitched the win with 14 strikeouts and allowed two hits. Teammates collected seven hits. For game requests write Perry McAllister at The Plains.
In Wednesday league games the Billiards rallied to beat Jake's Hamburgers 8 to 7 in the final inning, while Gasco edged Milldeck Shoes to claim a win in the city softball circuit.
The column links planetary aspects to social and public activities and warns against excessive indulgence. It notes potential for increased prestige if restraint is kept and suggests those born on July 15 may pursue public or charitable work, with a child of that date suited for public service.
The Boosters Class of Millfield M. E. Sunday School held a regular business meeting at the home of June Theisen. With the president absent, June Theisen led the session assisted by guest Mrs. Torrence.
An old baseball box score lists Bees defeating the Cards 10 to 5 with players like Moore Gutridge and Mize contributing. Notables include Warstier Cuccinello English West and Turner on the mound for Boston and McGee for St Louis. Attendance is recorded at 17 646. Public notices follow about county budget and estate appointments in Ohio.
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