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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1937

Page

5

McBee Co. Girls Set for Vocational Training Program

The McBee Company plans a vocational education pilot for 20 girls in the paper finishing department. Under the Smith Hughes Act Miss Donaldson will teach, with state payroll funding, starting in April. Classes cover practical and related work, health, civics, home economics, and personal hygiene.

McBee Company A. B Roe George Rutkoski E. Edwards Harper C. Pendry Athens City John H. Biehl State Department of Education Ohio McBee Co Sue Donaldson Chauncey Superintendent of Schools Masonic Hall McBee Miss Donaldson Pendry

Steel stocks recover after irregular stock exchange opening

New York United States Steel firm at the open and later at 123 percent, up 1 point from the day’s start. Other steel issues rose while railroad shares recovered from early lows. Atchison gained 0.5 point after an 11 point drop, Southern Pacific closed near its previous level after a dip. Motor stocks steadied with utilities also finding support.

NEW York Stock Exchange United States Steel Atchison Southern Pacific

Toledo and Cincinnati Livestock and Grain Prices Report

Grain prices list Wheat No 1 red 141 142 1 2? No 2 red 140 2 141 2 Corn No 2 yellow 109 4 110s No 3 yellow 106 109 No 4 yellow 102 105 Oats No 1 white 53 55 No 2 white 52 54s Cincinnati Eggs Higher extras 23 seconds 21 un graded 22s Goose No 1 90 No 2 60 Ducks shipping 28 loose 25 Live poultry by class prices Fowls colored 18 19 15 roosters 12 capons 22 and up 25 23 24 etc Pittsburgh and Cleveland prices follow with eggs 21 23 and poultry 20 28 Chicago prices include eggs 23 24 butter market firm with various grades and receipts.

Toledo Cincinnati Plymouth Rocks Cleveland Chicago

Central First Graders Aim at Health Badges

Central School first graders strive to earn a Health Campaign badge by meeting health rules. Morning inspections by Miss Louise Young and Miss Pauline Kimes check washing hands baths and hair care, with gold stars awarded for each completed requirement.

Central School Louise Young Pauline Kimes

Cincinnati Livestock Market Summary with Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Hogs receipts around 2300 with 180 direct and holdovers. top bids $10.40 to $10.75 per cwt for 160–250 lb, other weights varied. Cattle receipts 500 with steers up to $8.75 per cwt, best yearlings $10.25, cows and bulls steady to $8.75, fat cows scarce. Sheep and lambs around 500 with good lambs $12.50 to $12.75, yearlings $10, ewes lower, calves $11 to $11.50. Additional mixed receipts show trends: hogs 100 direct holdover steady to higher. steers $10.60 top. vealers $11 to $11.50. milk cows and stock cattle listed. Overall activity moderate, price ranges noted across categories.

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1500 Jam Gym At Tournament Ends In Raucous Victory

Washington D H defeats Wellston and Athens in a crowded gym as fans cheer and officials struggle to control the scene. Spectators, bells, and cow bells echo while players and coaches push through a hard fought evening ending with the crowd eager for more.

Girls of Junior High Entertain at Luncheon

Miss Olive Carpenter and Miss Bertha Albert were luncheon guests of Eighth Grade Junior High students in their Home Economics dining room. Two groups prepared the meal with Mildred Larch Florence Pitcock Jane Bayliff and Violet Franz as first team. The second group included Avanelle Smith Helen Long Dorothy McAllister and Lois Sickles with Mrs Edna Zick Miss Ella Lee Ray and Mr Robert Essex as guests.

Olive Carpenter Bertha Albert Mildred Larch Florence Pitcock Jane Bayliff Violet Franz Avanelle Smith Helen Long Dorothy McAllister Lois Sickles Edna Zick Ella Lee Ray Robert Essex Thurse

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