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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1934
Page
11
Classified line notes in a historic newspaper advisement urging advertisers to place ads by 3 00 PM Saturday for inclusion in the Sunday Messenger. Mentions dialing 0242 for protection of present top with service.
Pal, a carnival dog left in Athens after his trainer was taken by authorities, longs for the circus life. Discovered thin and disheartened, he now rests in a yard, awaiting the return of his master as the 20 day separation ends and the pair plan to resume their gypsy work.
Washington July 20 experts warn a race for air supremacy has begun as Britain plans 40 new RAF squadrons and the US expands a three year program to 1000 planes. The Baker Committee report says US fighting planes lag behind Japan and France and opposes a unified air force.
Applications for probate of the wills of Martha Boyce and Maggie Town have been filed in Athens County Probate Court. Probate Judge S M Johnson has ruled the estates of F J Zimmer and Lydia Starkey are not subject to inheritance tax.
William Brooks sues William Cameron in Athens County Common Pleas for back wages claiming $406.55 earned since Dec 8 1933 at $2 per day, stating only $291 paid and $115.55 due. Blanche Hoffman wins divorce from Charles Hoffman in same court on grounds of gross neglect and cruelty.
Eastbound schedule lists Nos 4 Diplomat 1 35 am No 12 National Limited 9 41 pm and No 30 arrivals daily except Sunday at 10 69 am while No 37 departs 6 30 pm No 43 4 51 pm daily with No 1 National Limited 4 45 am and No 11 7 34 9 am service noted for weekday and Sunday exceptions.
James Crabtree of Buchtel pleads not guilty to an assault and battery charge filed by his wife Alma. He was arrested by Constable Roy Hawk, posted a $200 bond, and awaits grand jury action before Magistrate Pearl Miller.
In Columbus and various Ohio cities July 20 Republican and Democratic contenders for governor pressed their cases. Clarence J. Brown rebutted a utility-lobby charge, John A. Elden attacked Daniel Morgan, Martin L. Davey urged a new deal for injured workers, and William G. Pickrel vowed to oppose utilities aiding Roosevelt. Vorys opposed crop destruction while others praised the New Deal and pledged cooperation.
The Reverend Kittle of Concord Church near Millfield will deliver a sermon titled Coming Events Are Foretold in Prophesy during the 10:30 Sunday service. The address will include illustrations to support the message.
New York July 20 A few soft spots linger in early stock trading yet overall industrials rails and utilities hold near yesterday's close. Allied Chemical slides while Westinghouse falls. Bethlehem Steel rises. demand hints and rising treasury reserves point to potential retail driven industrial activity.
Four alleged bootleggers were arraigned before Judge O F Rowland in Athens County Common Pleas Court on illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. Cliff Watson Floyd Butcher Alta Ossman and Lillian Pritz faced pleas with Butcher admitting guilt but not yet sentenced. The others pleaded not guilty and posted $300 bond each.
Boston buyers showed little interest in 585 and 605.4 percent blood territory wool with scoured prices from 70 to 75 cents for a decent combing staple. Small lots sold within this range while the larger quantities were quoted at a higher level.
Chicago July 20 reports say wheat futures eroded late today as widespread rains in the northwest and nearby regions sparked selling. Light showers and forecasts of more rain and cooler temperatures accompanied the move, with moisture seen north and south of the Canadian border.
Baltimore produce prices show current receipts for eggs at 15 to 16 2 thirds cents, chickens and poultry higher, butter at 17 cents and up, potatoes priced by 100 lb bags with Tennessee and Virginia varieties, and regional regional receipts from Southern Ohio West Virginia Kentucky at 14 to 19 cents.
Butter and creamery products show varied prices with prints and extras listed. live poultry items include colored fowls, leghorns, springers, and ducks with multiple price points. Fresh greens and fruits such as beans, blackberries, cabbage, cantaloupes, celery, cherries, corn, huckleberries, lettuce, okra, raspberries, and hothouse tomatoes are quoted by weight or basket with regional origin noted.
The U S Treasury in Washington reports for July 16 receipts of 83.16 million dollars and expenditures of 62.57 million with a balance of 2.57 billion. Customs receipts for the month are 10.89 million and fiscal year receipts since July 1 total 150.43 million with expenditures at 907.07 million. Gold assets stand at 7.70 billion with emer tures around 129.61 million.
Final plans for an Athens County fairgrounds picnic on August 5 are nearing completion. G W Sulley of Dayton, a noted retail merchandising authority, will speak. Coca Cola Rauch's Bakery Stedman Co Athens Ice and Storage Luster Fought C D Shafer Co sponsor. Committee members include G D Gorham C C Cornell William Smith Harry Burns Paul Shannon Richard Fought.
Livestock prices show active trading with 600 head of hogs holdover 456 steady at 170 to 340 pounds buyers. Cattle include best steers around 719 with medium to good 5 to 6.85 and common down to 2. Heifers 4255.60, fat cows 30 to 75, beef bulls 3.75 down. Calves 100 steady to stronger top vealers 5.50, medium 3.50 to 4.50, heavy calves 4.50 down. Sheep 500 steady with desirable lambs 75 to 65, yearlings 5.50 down, sheep 3.25 down, best ewes 2.50.
Hog offerings 4 600 with 1 070 direct and through bids. prices steady to up with 15c lower bids or 5 per 200 lbs. Some loads at 5.10 or 5.0c. packing sows steady. Cattle shows 1 200 all commercial, calves 460, slow sales. best handyweight heifers up to 6.25. cows generally 2.50 to 3.50 for fat types. bulls and calves mixed. Sheep 2 800 with fat lambs active and prices up to 8.50 for certain ewes and wethers. lighter stock slower. light weight culls to 4. fat aged ewes noted.
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