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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1931

Page

11

Local ads list farm supplies and services in Athens Ohio area

A collage of classified ads from Athens area flyers includes farm supplies from Athens Farm Bureau and service offers from Hull Foster Jr. near Union Depot, plus requests for used silos and a wheel chair. Also noted are lodging at New Park Hotel, horse for work, film development at Gem Pharmacy and McCreary studio, and various hardware goods from Nelsonville merchants.

Hull Foster Jr Union Depot Emma Wyatt Amesville Ohio Guysville

Police to file double murder charge in Raymond City slayings

Charleston W Va July 23 Col R L Osborne state police superintendent said a double murder charge would be filed today against 42 year old William Goff in the slayings of Clarence Kyle 20 and Shelton Spaulding Monday at Raymond City.

Charleston W. Va Col. R. L. Osborne William Goff Minor Clarence Kyle Shelton Spaulding Raymond City

Stocks rebound as many issues gain on mixed gains

New York stocks closed mid afternoon trading with most issues higher than the prior close after early declines. Steel, Case, American Can and Montgomery Ward posted gains while Consolidated Gas dipped and International Telephone led a late rally in utilities. Bond losses persisted amid mixed commodity moves and abroad pressure on South American issues.

New York U.P Montgomery Ward Oklahoma Consolidated Gas International Telephone American & Foreign Power

Power and utility bonds cited in regional listings

A fragmented financial snippet lists Am Fr Power Am, Gas and Elec Cities Service a Elec Bond and Share Ford Motors Ltd with references to KG BOGE ik and W Niagara Hudson Power. Missouri Kansas Pipe appears with sess 4 percent and an 11 percent mention.

Power Am, Gas & Elec Cities Service Elec Bond & Share Ford Motors Ltd Eeeeaneeones KG Boge Ik Csckedane Cesandines Niagara Hudson Power Missouri Kansas Pipe Sess

Market Report Highlights Six Months Earnings Across Firms

Knapp and Co notes McKeesport Tin Plate earns 1,270,722 net for six months ending June 30, or 4.23 a share on 300,000 shares. General Electric reports 21,523,722 profit for six months, 0.75 a share, with 0.40 dividend. orders total 141,426,978. Electric Bond Share earns 36,860,346 for 12 months, 1.95 a share. Brooklyn Manhattan Transit posts 7,728,904 net, 0.809 a share after preferreds. Island Creek Coal six months to June 30 nets 808,292, 1.21 a share. Hershey Chocolate six months ends June quarter nets 4,718,680, up from 4,253,714.

McKeesport Tin Plate McKeesport Tin Plate Company General Electric General Electric Company Gerard Swope Gales Brooklyn Manhattan Transit Brooklyn & Queens Transit Island Creek Coal Ershey TE Hershey Chocolate and Affiliated Companies

Pittsburgh Produce Prices and Poultry Offerings

The notice lists price quotes for dairy and poultry items. Butter tub prices run 89 to 92 cents with extras up to 25 percent. Seine grade butter at 88 to 89 cents. Fresh extra firsts and nearby hens, white eggs, and assorted poultry prices are shown, including live hens 13 to 20 cents, broilers at 25 to 28 cents, old roosters at 1 cent, ducks at around 13 to 16 cents, and fresh killed bees at 380 to 334?

Pittsburgh Baltimore Maryland Pennsylvania

Favorable Signs Seen in Domestic Business Outlook

The current survey notes some firmer prices and improving retail sales, with price stabilization in several fields and modest gains in agricultural markets. It cites continued auto replacement demand, better tire trade, and a small retail uptick, while June retail figures show only a minor year over year drop amid seasonal activity.

America Attaath Bank Avere Aince i Hoover United States Europe Ose Heig Wall Street Journal

Musical Program At Taylor Ridge Church Sunday Night

A community musical program will be presented Sunday night at the Taylor Ridge Church of Christ featuring performers from Taylor Ridge Greens Run and Trimble Churches of Christ. The program includes songs scripture readings prayers solos duets and choruses with participants and selections by the Trimble and Taylor Ridge choirs and accompanying musicians.

Greens Run Trimble Taylor Ridge Church Taylor Ridge Doris Davie Hilliard Long Josephine Reese Roberts Della Chalfant Freda Hanning Thelma Grandy Dorie Fierbaugh Ada Leake the West

Chauncey Mine No. 25 Idle in Chauncey

Chauncey Mine No. 25 is idle again today in Chauncey as six mines operate in the surrounding area.

Chauncey

Notice to Creditors In Coolin National Bank Case

Notice to all persons with claims against The Coolin National Bank Coolville Ohio that proofs of claim must be presented to Charles H Draper Receiver within three months from this date or be barred. Signed by Pole Comptroller of the Currency.

Messenger Treasury Office Coolin National Na Coolville Ohio Charles H. Draper Pole

Cincinnati Produce Butter Prices Across Creamery Tablota

Butter price list shows 21 24 per pound with discounts and several stock numbers. Butter fat value listed at 20 42 cents with grade breakdowns for extra firsts firsts seconds and nearby ungraded categories.

Cincinnati Tablota

Boston Wool Prices in Fair Demand for Fine Wools

The Boston wool market report notes fair demand for graded territory wools and French combing 64s and finer. Prices on scoured basis run 66 to 59 cents, with slightly better demand for strictly combing staples. combing 48 80s mostly 43 to 45 cents.

Boston United States Agriculture Department

Toledo Grain Prices See Wide Range in New Market Report

Toledo prices show mixed moves with grains firming and hay and dairy items listed. Wheat No 2 red at 44 49 cents, No 1 red premium, corn yellow at 66 57 cents, oats 55 56 cents. Clover prices $13.50 to $13.75, al slike cash $8.65, butter 27 28 cents, eggs country run 17 20 cents.

Toledo U.P

Cincinnati Livestock Prices and Trends Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Hogs 1400, weights above 225 lb uneven. best 170 to 225 lb at $8.08. lighter 260 to 330 lb $7.25 to $7.85. 820 lb down to $6.50. sows $4.50 to $4.75. Cattle and calves scarce. steers and heifers steady to firm, some higher. beef cows $3.75 to $24.75. feeders and mixed grades steady. Lambs active, better grades up to 28 cents. two decks around 76 lb average $9.76. ewes and bucks mixed with fat ewes $2.50 to $5.50.

Cincinnati

Market notes from Cleveland Produce and poultry prices

Butter extras run 27 4c and 27 percent standard. market weak. Eggs extras 22 4c, firsta 18 18 4c. Poultry heavy fowls 20 21c, medium 20c, Caen 13 16c, heavy broilers 25 290, broilers 17 21c, ducks 12 be. geese 10 1Sc, market steady. Virginia cloth top stave bbl 8p. cobblers mostly 2.40 2.59. Louisiana, U B trade 1.25 per bushel.

Cleveland Virginia Louisiana U. B

Pittsburgh Livestock Prices Edge Higher on Mixed Demand

Pittsburgh livestock markets show gains of 10 to 25 cents with calves and hogs uneven. Prices for various weight ranges noted, with thin receipts and slower calf trading. Sheep demand improves with better lamb grades and scarcity of older stock.

Notice to Contractors for County Road Surfacing Bids

Sealed proposals for surfacing multiple county roads in Athens County Ohio are due by 9 AM August 11. Bid items include various quantities of stone or gravel and cinders for Copeland Road Rome Township Garden Road Hueston Road and Cemetery Road. Plans and specifications are on file with the Board of County Commissioners for inspection. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Robert P. Tompkins Clerk. 7-24-16

Board of County Commissioners Athen County Ohto Copeland Road Rome Township Suns Garden Awnahip Hueston Road Ne ‘Townahip Lodi Aaid County Commissioners Ee Aanty Co J Cdonora

Appointment of Administrator for Heppy A. Canny Estate

Vernon Canee has been appointed and qualified as administrator of the annexed estate of Heppy A. Canny, late of Athena County Ohio. Dated July 21, 1931. Probate Judge 8M. Pidiol of said county. 123-30tw

Vernon Canee Heppy A. Canny Athena County Ohio Pidiol Saidty

Probate notices list multiple Athens County accounts

The Athens County Probate Court announces probate accounts filed for numerous estates with suspensions and deadlines set for August 3. Executors and guardians such as Robert Alexander Smith and E. W. Jones are named with first, final, or amended accounts. Public notice covers administrators with wills annexed and guardians for minor or incapacitated heirs.

Athens County Ohio Mareen Onere Howard Robert Alexander Smith Robert Smith Jr Egies Bank of Athens N. B. A James B. Pratt Mary Eicher Ernest Eicher E. W. Jones Frances J. Melson E. R. Nelson Harley B. Nelson John W. Bolin Nancy Jane Hounestine Mary J. Davis Charles Davis Bert Cantlen Mary Rittimore Margaret M. McDonald William McDonald Victor Piarce David ©. Pierce Leona McClanahan Dorothy d. Duncan A. L. Pritchard Webster Coakley R. B. Wagoner Edith Ae Leyda Della May Powell With Lord V. Kelley

Missing details on Pittsburgh steamer voyage

Fragmentary report describes a large packet ship leaving for Pittsburgh at 4 p m with a party of passengers and a notable St Louis chef William 8am 2 serving as steward aboard the vessel. The text mentions tourists and a clearness of the itinerary but lacks full names and concrete facts.

Mae Crry Meen Dusnarray Pittsburgh Passenere AE Clenath William St. Louis Mississippi Valley Tha Patmainer

Chicago Produce Markets Mixed with Steady Eggs and Weak Butter

Eggs in Chicago market hold steady with receipts 8,116 and current receipts 15 17c. extras 21 c and firsts to be. Butter market weak with receipts 10 and items in trade 23 4c for extra firsts 22 23c and pat 21 22c. seconds 19 20c. standard goods unchanged.

Chicago

Fragmentary listing with No entries and Diamond reference

An OCR fragment lists items such as No. 19 and No. Onté No. 1 and Black Diamond among others, suggesting a catalog or lottery style sequence lacking full context or descriptions.

Rileys Welcome Granddaughter in Chauncery

Mr and Mrs Alien Riley Jr Ila Gritnea Chauncey announce the birth of a daughter Thursday at their Mill Street home The grandparents are Mr and Mrs Riley Jr Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs Garfield Grimes Chauncey

Chauncery Alien Riley, Jr Ila Gritnea Chauncey Thee Mill Street Riley Jr Nelsonville Garfield Grimes Chawncey

Boy Severes Artery in Bailey Runmans Knife Accident

Marion Kasler fourteen, son of Mr and Mrs Bante ford Kasler of Bailey Run, was cut by a kitchen knife below the knee Tuesday. An artery was severed and he bled freely. He was brought to the Chauncey office of Warren V Sprague for treatment.

Chauncey Marion Kasler Banteford Kasler Bailey Rum Warren

Church To Meet Quarterly Session Friday Night

MILLFIELD July 24 Quarterly meeting of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be held tonight at 7:30 in the Millfield Episcopal Church. A business session will precede a sermon by Rev. McClure District Superintendent.

Millfield The Methodist Episcopal Church Millfield Episcopal Church McClure

Ferrel Family Announces Born Daughter in Millfield

Mrs and Mrs Frank Ferrel Millfield announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday. Grandparents listed are Mrs imme Rankin Millfield and Mr and Mrs Ben F Ferrel Chauncey.

Mra Frank Ferrel Millfield Frank Ferrell Imme Rankin Millfield Ben F. Ferrel Chauncey

Birth of Son for Carl Smith Jr. and Family

Carl Smith Jr announces the birth of a son Tuesday at their Sand Ridge home near Chaunchy. The announcement lists Mor) and Mia as parents and places the birth in Chaunchy area.

Carl Smith, JR Chaunchy Mia Carl Smith Sand Ridge Chaygnesy

Chauncey Personals Mina Lauretta Fielder in Columbus

Mina Lauretta Fielder of Chauncey is visiting Columbus as a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Charlies P. Conrad and relatives. She expects to return home on Sunday.

Chauncey Mina Lauretta Fielder Columbus Charlies P. Conrad

Funeral services for Mrs Effie Wyakiver

Mrs Effie Wyakiver died Thursday morning at her Chestnut Street home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 PM at the Pilgrim Holiness Church conducted by Rev D C Shearer. Burial will be in Mt Zion cemetery.

Effie Wyakiver Chestnut Street Pilgrim Holiness Church D. C. Shearer Mt. Zion Cemetery

Nelsonville Band Club Urges Public Help

The Boosters Band Club organized by Nelsonville High School Band mothers urges community support. President Mrs Milea Howe asks concertgoers on the Public Square to applaud after each performance to show appreciation and boost cooperation.

Nelsonville High School Nelsonville Milea Howe

Mrs Wickham Hospital Entry Prompted For Possible Surgery

Mrs Goldie Wickham left Thursday evening for St Brands Hospital Columbus for a probable operation. Her husband Mert Wickham accompanied her to the hospital.

Goldie Wickham St. Brands Hospital Columbus Herhusband Mert Wickham Noble Collins Harry Hawk Mary Jou Dale New Marshfield Robert L. Juniper Citizens’ Militarying Fort Thomas Kentry Mildred Shaw J. EB. & Gon Clark L. F. Ter Washington, D. H J. W. Wilson Fayette Street Is Sheppard Marvy Adeline James Lord Ohio Chas. Bayless Ome

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