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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
11
Classified notice listing multiple classic cars for sale and parts including 1933 Plymouth De Luxe models, a 1932 Plymouth Sport Roadster, 1931 Essex and Chevrolet De Luxe, 1930 De Soto, 1929 Ford and Chrysler Roadster. Includes brief model details and years for potential buyers.
The Brooklyn Cards beat Louis 5 to 3 in a late season finale with key at bats by Rothrock, Mewickf, and Walker. Pitching and fielding saw errors by Boyle and Prey, while Babich and Munns were replaced late for strategic matchups.
The Tigers defeated the Nationals in a nine inning game with a final score near 4 to 2. Key players listed include Fox, Myer, Walker, Manush, Cronins, Rogelies, Gill, Kress, Owen, Sewell, and Hayrhe. Pitching and line scores appear in a weathered box but readable details show the Detroit club securing the win.
Box score style recap notes Boston players Cissell Werber Morgan RJo son Solters Cooker RFreil Legeette Lary Milligan Sw son Simons Bocek Bonura Appling Dykes Boken Hopkins Shes Wystt Gallivan Kinzyp with batted for Gallivan in seventh as Red Sox dominate.
Ohio State Highway Director invites bids for three projects in Findlay and nearby areas. Proposals cover bridge construction over the Blanc River with concrete and steel elements, relocation of river channels, and repairs on the Hocking River site. Bids due July 28, 1934, 10:00 AM standard time. Wage scales set by group. certified check required. plans on file with the Director. right to reject bids reserved.
Paul A. Warner Superintendent of Banks and Loan Associations of Ohio filed foreclosure against Carl B Jewett M Cc Jewett at 1187 South Bronson Ave Los Angeles and others. Action targets Inlet No 49 and 66 in Nelsonville Ohio to recover 6015.15 with interest, requiring payment by August six. John W Bricker attorney general Forest E Weinrich counsel represent the superintendent.
Michigan State coach Charley Bachman says the new football rule allowing one incomplete forward pass over the goal line without loss will aid the game this season. He believes it will open up the front line of defense and improve play.
It's a three-piece ensemble for town or country consisting of a box jacket a straight skirt in medium blue Irish linen and a printed lawn blouse with a round neckline and bow. The jacket features four patch pockets and three-quarter length sleeves.
Hog prices hold around 170 to 230 pounds at 5.25 to 5.40 dollars per cwt with 250 to 300 pounders at 4.00 to 5.40. sows listed at 83.50 to 84.00. cattle show best steers to 7.10, mid grades 50 to 62.50, cows to 30.75, bulls 3.75. calves steady to stronger with top dealers 5.50, med 3.50 to 4.50. sheep 800 head, fat lambs about 7.25 to 6.50, yearlings weaker around 5.950 to 4.50, good sheep 3.25. overall market mixed with steady to higher tones.
Hogs steady to slow with weak undertone on light weights. top bulk 200 lbs up $5.15 and 160 to 200 lbs 64.50 to 64.95, lighter 120 to 140 lbs $34.50. Cattle slow with meager supply. good to prime steers and heifers held above $625, fat cows around $2.54, calves firm near $4,500. Sheep lack of demand. lambs lower with mid grades $6.75 and fat ewes about $12.00.
Further inquiry on shorter staple Texas wool and small fall sales saw prices around 61 to 63 cents per pound scoured. Bids mostly 70 cents or less for eight months wool, while holders stood firm at about 76 cents for recently sold lots.
The Treasury on July 16 reports receipts of 9 004 200 84 and expenditures of 9 679 069 51 leaving a balance of 2 567 453 124 74. Customs receipts for the month total 10 402 207 52 with fiscal year receipts at 43 663 Fruscone.
New York trading begins with a slight buying rush followed by dwindling activity. Several issues rise modestly including United States Smelting Gears Roebuck and Santa Fe. United States Steel stays steady while Case dips. Produce markets in Baltimore Chicago show firm butter eggs and poultry prices with varied receipts.
AP rounds report from Chicago show Leo Rodak winning a decision over Petey Hayes while Teddy Yarosz defeats Tait Littman. Harry Dublin stops Steve Halasko and Jacquette Elvirillo edges Sherrald Kennard as Toots Bernstein tops Chuck Roberts.
Toledo police investigated a startling case after Alma Tucker 49 was found seriously hurt under an attic window. Ada Tucker 52 had reportedly been chained to a cot since 1926 in the Tucker home as Platt Tucker tried to piece together the mystery.
Financial statement for The Mutual Home & Savings Association of Athens Ohio shows assets including stock, dividends, reserve funds, undivided profits and interest accruals. The document includes signatures of officers and auditors sworn on a date in 19th century context, certifying accuracy of the fiscal year ending June 30.
Grain on track with 24 percent quota. Wheat No 2 red 05'4 06, No 1 red 96 97. Corn No 2 yellow 63 463?. oats No 2 white 4 47, No 1 white 46 48. Beans Ohio green basket 75 850. various berries and vegetables with price ranges. tomatoes Ohio hot house and field baskets noted.
Federal agent Lear B. Reed faced a grand jury after a jury held him for action in the fatal shooting of Dessie Masterson in St. Louis. Mrs. Masterson, mother of four, was hit during a raid on her home following a tip that gangsters were inside.
In a doubleheader two teams, Pittsburgh and Boston, played with a first game marked by errors and runs, including Spohrer credited with an error for Pittsburgh. The second game shows Pittsburgh and Boston battling with multiple batters and substitutions listed, ending with an 8 to 6 Boston victory.
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