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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1942
Page
10
A family thanks friends neighbors and organizations for acts of kindness after the death of Herman Vandall. They name the Eagles Lodge Mr and Mrs John Blower photographers singers and ministers along with doctors funeral directors and pallbearers for aid and expressions of sympathy.
Cincinnati livestock reports show hogs and cattle fluctuating with top hog prices near 15.15 for 180 to 225 pounds while cattle and calves are mixed with limited receipts. In Columbus, gasoline and liquid fuel taxes fell five percent in the first five months of 1942 versus 1941, with tax commissioner Evatt predicting larger losses later.
Multiple rural properties advertised for sale in Ohio including a 10 acre farm with dwelling water and outbuildings for 750 dollars and a 4 room dwelling with electricity for 475 dollars. The Commercial Bulletin previews upcoming wool market quotations with steady prices and noted broad movements in both fine and medium wools.
The readable portion shows fragmented expression and stylized language without coherent event details. No identifiable people places organizations dates or actions to summarize into a factual news item.
Butter receipts and egg prices firm with varied scores and grades listed for creamery and government graded eggs. Includes a Delaware race fatality, and multiple auction notices for household goods, livestock, and furniture with dates in July and July 20 in Athens and surroundings.
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