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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1940
Page
7
The Grapevine Telegraph explains news travel by word of mouth, noting the Civil War origin of the phrase and its continued relevance in communities as a vital information channel. It reflects on how locals share updates and the enduring role of informal networks in reporting events.
New York stocks showed few gains with leaders such as U S Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors American Telephone Montgomery Ward Air Reduction General Electric and Pennsylvania ticking higher while many issues stood pat Bonds and commodities moved irregularly Boardrooms reviewed a Steel magazine note that orders softened slightly for some metal products but backlog was not meaningfully affected and steel demand may improve soon The National Lumber Manufacturers Association reported lumber production for the week ending July 13 rose about 48 percent from the prior week.
A dense list of stocks shows mixed activity across major industrials and utilities. Notable entries include Anaconda, Bethlehem Steel, General Motors, U.S. Steel, Westinghouse, and Radio Corp with varied quotes. Trading ends with a total volume around 80,000 shares recorded.
Toledo market reports mixed grain and egg prices with No 1 red wheat at 75 and oats at 32033, alongside varied butter and egg figures. Pittsburgh livestock prices show steady hogs and cattle demand, with steers $9.50 to $11.50 and hogs $5.55 to $7.15, plus calf and sheep values across weights and grades.
McCosky runs for Detroit and Greenberg bats in with 117 hits and 32 doubles while Foxx homers for Boston. Williams of Boston and Case of Washington steal bases as Newsom of Detroit records an 18 to 1 pitching line and 21 home runs by Foxx mark the issue.
The article notes cassava flour contains a toxic acid that remains in dough until baked. Separately, Wyona H. Barnes files for divorce from Ralph D. Barnes in Case No. 17621 of the Common Pleas Court of Athens Ohio. hearing set on or after September 4, 1940, with John F. Newcomb as attorney.
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