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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1934

Page

11

Public sale of Athens County real estate in Ohio University leaseholds

In Pursuance of an Execution, case 15822, G D Gorham as Athens County Treasurer offers for sale at public auction on July 9, 1934, at the Athens county courthouse, portions of Lease lots 133 and 134 in Athens Township totaling about 101 acres, located on the Athens Brookville Road. Sale is for cash with no appraisal, coal reserved, and includes a note of costs. Gordon B. Gray, assistant prosecutor.

Ohio Athens County G. D. Gorham Harriett M. Tave Athens State of County of Ohio University Kate Griffin Griffin Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Athens Brookville Road Charles Stratton Gordon B. Gray

County Roads Are Improved Across Townships

County workers completed surfacing on 1.5 miles of New Humphrey Road from Hockingport into Meigs County and two miles of New Marshfield and Fisher Road in Waterloo, Ath ens, and Dover Townships. Forty county crews plus 160 FERA workers are at work on summer road projects, including quarrying limestone and widening Greens Run Road. Construction costs average 3000 per mile with about 1000 tons of limestone per mile. Revenue sources include gasoline tax, automobile license tax, and a 2.20 mill county levy. estimated road funds for the year total 140,542.46 with county tax receipts around 79,200. First-half road allocations amount to 40,053. gasoline receipts were projected at 40,000 but only 10,000 have arrived so far. About half of funds go to maintenance. bonds and bridges on township roads rely on county-provided materials for repairs. The county oversees roughly 1,800 bridges of 50-foot or longer plus numerous smaller spans. Further summer projects depend on available funds.

Troy Township Hockingport Meigs County Waterloo Township New Marshfield Fisher Road Waterloo Athens FERA Albany Greens Run Trimble Dover Wilson

Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

The Nelsonville Home and Savings Association offers a public auction of property at 162 East State Street Athens Ohio on Monday July 9 at 1 30 PM. The parcel is 45 feet on south side of 158 in the Village of Athens extending from East State Street to Franklin Avenue. Minimum bid two thirds of 8000. Sheriff Emmett Keenan attorney.

Edison B. Young Addie C. Young Athens Vancey State of Ohio Towit Iniet Athens County Widh East State Street Franklin Avenue Dunn Street Ines Apgraieet Charles Stratton Sherif Ohio Emmett Keenan

Sheriff sale of real estate in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County G D Gorham as Treasurer files an execution and sells property in Hudson Village Hudson Avenue Athens City on July 9 1934 at 1 30 PM. The parcel in Hudson Addition to Athens Township is lot number 824 with deed references and sale terms set cash in hand two thirds minimum bid and sheriff's sale conducted by the county sheriff and assistant prosecutor.

John Eilis Arthur Ellis Ida Bobo George Ellis Lancaster Airfield County Ohio Lovina Carbaugh Athens R. F Athens County Francis Marion Ellis Eph Ellis Dover Ohio Company Saidce Dover Township Dobby Nes Dobby River Augustine G D. Gorham Ruel Paasereel Hudson Recorder Hudson Avenue Athens City Veanese Charles Stratton Heriff Gordon B. Gray

Sale Notice in Athens County Ohio Chamber Court

The State of Ohio immovable property in Athens County to be sold at public auction for debt. The land described is in Athens City and Lot 762, with Lorene Avenue as the street. Appraised at 150 dollars, two thirds of that amount required.

Hartman Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County

Clara Hartman files for divorce and alimony from Elmer Hartman in Cause 15808 of the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio on grounds of extreme cruelty and neglect. Hearing set for on or after July 7 1934. Attorney M D Hughes represents plaintiff.

Elmer Hartman Tayloreville Ilinois Clara Hartman Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio

Subsistence Plan for Family Recovery Program Unveiled

Relief director Spang outlined a family recovery program funded by federal sources. Families with land receive seed stock and tools under contracts to repay via surplus produce or labor. He noted about 1,700 subsistence gardens countywide, each averaging over an acre, and hinted at a future CWA-like program to follow.

Spang

Public works program to focus on different projects

The official said fall and winter plans will be smaller with varied projects. In Athens, one or more public buildings could be remodeled. He emphasized that those who refuse to work will receive no government consideration.

Athens

Nineteen Attend Chauncey Woman's Bible Class

Nineteen members plus two visitors met at Mrs. John Shafer's Chauncey home for the Christian Woman's Bible Class. Mrs Nye led, devotions by Mrs Rankin, lesson by Mrs Brookins. prizes to Mrs L H Pendergrass and Mrs Grace Day. Birthday shower for Mrs Shafer. bake sale planned for Saturday June 16.

Chauncey Christian Woman's Bible John Shafer Jas. Day Athens Rose Poling Nye Rankin Brookins Chas. Sweeney L. HB. Pendergrass Grace Day

Heights trio enters Holiness Church Training School

Chauncey along with Dorothy Mc Kinney Dannie Adkins and Wyono na Bridgewater depart from the Morristown Holiness Church to attend the Holiness Church Training School in Heights West Virginia. They will be away for the remainder of the summer.

Chauncey Dorothy McKinney Dannie Adkins Wyonona Bridgewater Heights W. Va Holiness Church Training School Morristown Holiness Church

Rail Time Card Fragments From Central and National Lines

A fragmented rail timetable lists daily and daily except Sunday departures and arrivals for New York Central and related lines. It mentions the National Limited, Diplomat, and Hall schedules with times such as 11:13 a.m. and 7:33 p.m., indicating mixed north south east west bound services.

NEW York Central South NEW York Central North Chysapeake Sunassilinhasien Sun Gay Siesta Italien Baltimore & O10 West Bound National Limited Diplomat Gundsy —. l

Morristown Sunday School Outing at Locust Grove

Miss Dorothy Mc Kinney led the Morristown Holiness Church primary department outing at Locust Grove with games and refreshments. About 30 attendees enjoyed ice cream and cake after the activities.

Chauncey Dorothy McKinney Morristown Holiness Church Locust Grove

Chauncey Figures in Weekend Family Visits

Mrs George Williamson and children Jo Ann and Buddy of Athens visited relatives here on Sunday. Naomi Mullins returned from a short stay in Columbus with sister Mrs Herbert Lowery and family. Andrew McKiney with daughter Dorothy and son Paul, Dannie Ad kine and Wyonona Bridgewater, Chauncey, were in Point Pleasant West Virginia this week.

Chauncey George Williamson Jo Ann Buddy Athens Naomi Mullins Columbus Herbert Lowery Andrew McKiney Dorothy Paul Dannie Adkine Wyonona Bridgewater Point Pleasant W .Va

Chauncey Mines Operated In District Report

Six mines currently active in the district are No. 68 No. 15 Coonville Carbondale Ohio No. 1 and Black Diamond, listing the active sites and identifying the operations in the region.

Chauncey Coonville Carbondale Ohio Black Diamond

Miss Lena Wilson Leaves Cleveland Clinic Home

Miss Lena Wilson of Chauncey has recuperated from a goiter operation at the Cleveland Clinic and is now staying with her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Dan Friedberg in Cleveland. Her mother Mrs Sarah Wilson and brother Abe Wilson have also returned from Cleveland after a short visit.

Chauncey Lena Wilson Cleveland Clinic Dan Friedberg Cleveland Sarah Wilson Abe Wilson

Wiener roast for Loyal Palas class at Lands Hill

Loyal Palas class of the Church of Christ Bible School enjoyed a wiener roast on Lands Hill north of town Tuesday night. James Rankin, assistant class teacher, led the event which drew 15 attendees.

Chauncey Pala Church of Christ Bible Schoo Lands Hill James Rankin

Morristown Holiness Church Prayer Meeting Tonight

Weekly prayer meeting of the Morristown Holiness Church will be held tonight at 7:30 at the home of Mr and Mrs Chas.

Chauncey Morristown Holiness Church Chas

Market News From Baltimore and Cincinnati Produce Pages

Baltimore prices list eggs weak in nearby receipts with 15 count and 17 percent for large sizes, butter totals for tubs and cases. Cincinnati markets show bees extra firsts 16 cents, seconds 13 cents, nearby ungraded 14 cents. Poultry prices note leghorn hens over 3 pounds and over at 4 cents, colored fryers 3 pounds and over at 7 cents.

Baltimore

Pittsburgh Produce Eggs and Henneries Prices Report

Pittsburgh market notes show eggs unchanged with nearby receipts 14 and fresh extras 15 percent 0 cents. Hennery white extras 16 and 17 cents, while Southern Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky current receipts range 13 to 13.4 cents.

Hennery Ohio West Virginia Kentucky

Cleveland Produce Market Prices Prompt Sales Note

Cleveland market report shows live poultry steady and active for good broilers. Potato prices listed at 1.40 per cwt and brings total value 2753.15 dollars amid ongoing trading.

Cleveland

Unsettled Butter and Egg Prices Lead to Speculation

Market notes show unsettled butter with various scores and weights including 93, 92, and 91 across creamery specials and extras, alongside 24.4 and 42 percent figures. Eggs report unsettled pricing with extra firsts and fresh graded firsts, mixed receipts, and current market receipts amid fluctuating quotes.

Market Prices for Fresh Produce Read Like a List

Ohio vegetables including asparagus cucumbers lettuce and rhubarb are listed with unit sizes and prices. Florida and Georgia lima beans are noted with a price per hamper. Tomatoes from Ohio in hothouse grade are priced per eight pound basket with No 1 quality and various prices.

Florida Georgia Ohio

Livestock Prices From Cleveland Auction Report

Livestock market news from Cleveland on June 14 shows cattle active and steady with steers 750 to 1100 pounds at 7.50 to 6.25 per hundredweight, heifers 600 to 850 pounds at 5.00 to 6.50, cows 2.25 to 3.44, calves 4.50 to 9.75, hogs 4.75 to 6.75, sheep and lambs strong with spring lambs 8.50 to 9.80, ewes 1.50 to 2.50, stags and other items listed with varied weights and prices. Meat markets display widespread activity across multiple livestock categories.

Cleveland

Livestock market report from Cincinnati sale

The Cincinnati livestock sale shows cattle and calves steady to higher across weights with better butcher demand. Hog prices rise 25 to 50 cents, with sows up, while sheep and lambs hold firm on good quality lots and light buyers. Top buyers and various weight brackets are listed with per hundredweight figures and representative consignments.

Live stock sales report for June 8 with varied receipts

The sales day shows total receipts of 658 head valued across cattle calves and lambs. Beef cattle include steers at 2.25 to 4.20 and heifers 2.50 to 3.46 while cows and bulls fetch 1.60 to 2.40 and milk cows at 1230. Veal calves top 64.60 with mid and lower ranges noted. Lambs reach tops of 7.60 with mixed grade offerings and smaller lots recorded.

Market report of livestock receipts and prices

Total receipts 935 head with 214 cattle. Prices largely unchanged from last week. Cattle mainly cutters and stockers with common to medium 2.50 dollars. cutters 2.50 down. Good cows 2.50 to 3.00. cutters cows 2.26. Fresh and springer cows 10.00 to 35.00. bulls 2.00 to 3.10. stock bulls 10.00 to 42.00 per head. stockers 8.00 to 20.00 per head. Several good stockers on sale Saturday June 16. Veal receipts 45.6. good 5.20, mediums 4.50, culls down to 3.50. Hogs receipts 97. good 3.78, lights 3.25 to 3.50, shoats 2.50 to 3.25, pigs 1.10 to 1.50, sows 1.50 to 2.25. Sheep and lambs receipts 163. spring lambs up to 8.00, yearlings 2.50 to 6.00, wethers 1.50 to 2.00. Advise caution on poor wethers and yearlings. Horses receipts 9. slow sale, 20.00 to 125.60.

Treasury recap shows deficit and gold assets in June

The report for June 11 lists receipts of 22.48 million dollars and expenditures of 29.68 million, leaving a balance near 1.94 billion dollars. Treasury monthly and year totals include customs receipts of 8.19 million and a year’s receipts of 2.853 billion against 6.678 billion in expenditures, with emergency outlays and a large gold asset value cited.

Treasury Washington

Toledo Grain Prices On Track As Markets Shift

Toledo reports grain prices with limited details. Wheat No 2 red and No 1 red quoted. corn No 3 yellow and No 3 yellow are listed. Oats No 2 white and No 3 white offered. grain in store with transit billing attached. Quotations show slight above track or unchanged statuses.

Toledo Pelede

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