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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1930
Page
14
A fragmentary market summary details mixed produce quotes from Cleveland and Columbus with butter prices, poultry and eggs, and sacks of potatoes. California and Mexico peas, new Florida potatoes, and strawberries show slight declines. overall livestock in Pittsburgh bids indicate weaker demand with hogs and sheep varying, calves steady, and cattle nominal.
J N Burgett secretary of the South East Ohio Motor Club warns that rain damages car paint mainly through grime. Wipe and wash off dust and liquids promptly before they dry to avoid corrosion. A new paint job may be needed if finish is lost.
Missionary Society of the Church of Christ met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H J Jones. In absence of the president the meeting was led by vice president Mrs J H Henshaw. Devotionals were given, prayers offered for Mrs B G Pedigo of Athens, and talks on using time and Dr Shefton in Thet. Refreshments served. March meeting planned at Mrs W L W Bryson's home.
Louster March 1 A meeting to organize a radio club will be held at the mayor s office Monday night at 2 o clock Interferences spoiling radio reception in the locality are noted One aim of forming the club is to cure and prevent these troubles All radio owners in the valley are urged to attend and help organize the club Endorsed operation Glouster Joe D Davis Akron former Glouster resident recently underwent tonsil removal surgery in Akron hospital He is a former member of the Glouster Board of Public Affairs
The Ohio University concert band will present a March concert at the Alumni Memorial Auditorium under the East Side Parent-Teacher Club. Director Curtis Janssen arranged a varied program including marches, overtures, solos, and selections featuring students and local performers.
Caroline Tipple 74 widow of Marlone Tipple died at her daughter Mrs W J Brooks 6 Miller Avenue at 3 30 Friday night from a cerebral hemorrhage She was born in Athens County the last of 11 siblings and lived 26 years in Athens She leaves a grandson C Ashton Brooks Columbus and five step children Funeral services will be 10 o clock Monday at Central Avenue Mt EB Church Burial in Clarks Chapel cemetery
Washington dispatch says President Hoover may name John M. Willys of Toledo Ohio as American ambassador to Poland to replace the late Alexander I Moore. Mayor Robert Wood, missing two days, returned to work Friday after an absence connected to an accident or incident.
A Morgansid Atheng Counties section plans a March 1 gathering of local sportsmen to attend a Muskingum Fish and Game Club meeting. The group, with a membership in the hundreds, includes members from the Morgansid area.
Glousier Parent Teacher Association members receive an invitation to attend a meeting of the Athens P T A in the high school auditorium at Athens Monday night at 7 30 o'clock. Mrs Margaret Wells Wood of the American Social Hygiene Association will be the speaker.
In Jacksonville on March 1 the Mothers' Club met at Mrs. Marry's home with 27 members and guests. Vice president Mrs. Sayre led the program on character and pets, with readings by Mrs. Sayre and others, devotional by Mrs. White, and refreshments to follow. The group discussed whether a child should be allowed to have pets. The March meeting will be held at Mrs. Pearl tent's home.
New York March 1 The market showed half a billion dollars in interest and dividends today with a firmer tone expected next week as checks are presented. Industrial shares fluctuated with late corrective selling then partial recovery, while utilities hit fresh highs. Merger activity centered on Marine Midland acquiring Fidelity Trust, and oil, copper, and mining stocks offered mixed results amid irregular overall trends.
New York and Toledo market notes report partial recovery in cash grains led by improved tones in wheat and corn amid renewed credit and commodity activity. Livestock futures show uneven gains with hogs and cattle trading against a sluggish backdrop and packers resisting lower bids.
Credit ease improves bond market conditions as higher grade securities rise on strong money tone. Stock market gains lift demand for convertible issues and stock privileged bonds while American Telephone leads with new high levels for the year amid consolidation in railroad ads across sectors.
Chicago March 1- UPI breaking sharply the wheat opened one to two cents over on the Board of Trade. Wheat and corn led the market with heavy profit taking over the weekend. Deliveries were large as the farm board kept control of futures and cash grain. Livestock receipts in Cincinnati and Boston wool prices noted with limited demand and softened prices. Continued on page 21.
Scatter Ridge notes show Mrs. Mary Dean and children returning to Granville after six weeks with the Koker family. Various visits occur among local families including Dillingers, Simms, Souths, and Hubler. Funeral attendance for Asa Sutton in Canaanville and a Red Men’s Spring Festival at the Athens Armory are also mentioned.
Wilmington March 1 WB The Worlds altitude record for commercial airplanes was broken at Bellanca Field when George Haldeman flew his Bellanca Pace maker to an altitude of 33 500 feet. The previous record of 70 feet was held by Martin Jense lle.
The American Automobile Association reports that gasoline taxes are deductible on federal income tax returns in eighteen states plus the District of Columbia where state law frames the tax as a consumer levy. States listed include Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Washington, Rhode Island, Kansas and New Mexico. The group notes moves to align state tax language with federal rules and cites 1929 collections of about 425 million dollars in gas taxes.
A veteran auto analyst, H. T. Rup, estimates total expenditures on cars and travel in 1939 will exceed 3.49 billion dollars for men, finances, and operations of five wars. Burgett cites 298 dollars for the navy age purchase per vehicle and about 160 dollars for related registrations for next year. He notes replacement parts, tires, service, and upkeep will push the car budget higher, with total 1928 spending around 7.25 billion and projected 1930 totals near 7.0 billion as travel rises.
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