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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1934
Page
9
Interesting Program At Millfield P T A Chauncey
Miss Myrta Ashworth Mrs Maude Stauffer and Miss Mary Howard led West Side School pupils in Dutch Irish and American flag exercises songs and dances at the Millfield P T A meeting Walter Porter of Athens High School gave an illustrated lecture on Birds and Flowers There was a large attendance of parents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Myrta Ashworth
Maude Stauffer
Mary Howard
West Side
Millfield
Stauffer
Miss Ashworth
Miss Howard
Walter Porter
Athens High School
Herbert Mingus
Frank Daugherty
District Personals Chauncey Illness Updates
Mrs. Levi L. Sweazy of Chauncey shows slight improvement after serious illness at home on West Main Street. Mrs. Carl Conrad of Chauncey is much improved. Mrs. Cap Garrett of Circle Hill went to Columbus on Monday. Mrs. Myrtle Pidcock of Glouster visited Chauncey over the weekend with Rose Dickerson and Carl Conrad. Clinton Courtney of Beaumont visits Columbus this week. Charles Bradfield Sr. visits daughter in Athens this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Levi L. Sweazy
West Main Street
Carl Conrad
Cap Garrett
Circle Hill
Columbus
Myrtle Pidcock
Glouster
Rose Dickerson
Clinton Courtney
Beaumont
Charles Bradfield, Sr
George Williamson
Athens
Home Economics girls open school lunch room
The Plains News reports the Home Economics girls with aid from Miss Cone and practice teachers started a school lunch room on February 28 serving hot lunches to students and teachers who wish to buy. Also notes local social visits and a bird feeding project by sixth graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Plains
Mias Cone
Tom Porter
Hugh Morris
Bealaville
Harry Porter
Don Nelson
J. W. Parks
Nelsonville
Ohio University
Frank Ferrell
Winter Ends Teaser Promises Warmer Weather Ahead
Winter returns briefly to Athens district with rain and snow totaling 0.17 inches and a temperature drop from 64 to 20s. Forecasters predict fair and warmer conditions tomorrow as residents seek relief from the lingering spring-like spell. ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT Bern Township Athens Ohio for the year ending December 31 1934 shows general property and highway expenditures and receipts with detailed line items and balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Bern
Ohio
Stewart, RK. D. 2
C. T. Harkins
General Executive Services
Total General Executive
Qaweys
CiieAena Tesene
Reta County
Gartanies
Sulenethe
Gousee Iisdiheetdioman
AGG Ou
Tory
Relief Foods Sent to Gallia County for Needy Families
Gallipolis reports a shipment to the CWA relief division totaling 600 beef portions about 3 000 pounds for distribution to needy families. Additional surplus foods include grapefruit oranges and milk wheat. The dairy and fruit aid accompanies a shift toward canned meats and diversified provisions for local relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
CWA
May Open Lake Fairfield Lake Restricted Fishing Possible
Edwin McCormick owner of Fairfield Lake and Gallia County sportsmen plan a restricted fishing opening after four years closed. Proposals discussed at Attorney H. M. Miller’s office Tuesday night, with restocking readied to accompany the opening. Fairfield Lake is heavily stocked with bass and blue catfish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edwin McCormick
Fairfield Lake
Gallin County Sportsmen
McCormick
H. M. Miller
Leases In Gallia County Draw Protests Amid Policy Shift
Gallia County's Ohio Fuel Gas Company reports 19 000 acres leased with Ralph Camp, Gallipolis division manager, noting lease shifts. City Commission protests stem from cancellations tied to the county wide lease policy. Also listed are admissions to Holzer Hospital and Ohio Hospital for Epileptics for Tuesday with various treatments and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Ohio Fuel Gas Company
Ralph Camp
Holzer Hospital
Mia
Stanley Taylor
Northup
Lew Hughes
Oak Hill
John Johnson
Ohio Hospital
EB. E. Buffington
Nye Tells of Big Flood of 27 Years Ago
The account recalls a 27 year old flood near Athens when a levee broke after water rose ten feet on the north side of a railroad fill. Men rushed to shelter as a tool house, barn and homes were swept away. Mrs Hummel waved a cloth from a window before the house angled and the horse swam to safety. Continued tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Herrold
Hummels
Francis
Border
John Gleason
Lever B
West Union Street
J. R. Harvey
Wallace Pratt
John Campbell
Charles Kircher
C. F. Hummel
Observing Sites Survey and River Gauge Plans
William C. Dever, a Cincinnati meteorologist, leaves for upper Kanawha River site inspections to place potential river gauges and goes to Washington for PWA funding of a 7000 dollar river gauge at Cincinnati. The steamer Reliance was raised at Dam 6 near Pittsburgh after sinking on a sand bar, heading to Neville Island for repairs. A salvage bill of 6501 dollars for the Packet Senator Cordill was sent to John W. Hubbard of Pittsburgh, with the boat to be sold at public auction if unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William C. Devereaux
United States
Cincinnati
Kanawha
Washington, D. C
PWA
Ohio River
Reliance
Dam 6
Pittsburgh
Neville Island
Senator Cordill
Huntington District Engineers
John W. Hubbard
U. S
Marietta
Portsmouth clergyman speaks at St. John's Bible Class
Dr. R. M. Foster of Portsmouth, district superintendent of the Portsmouth District of the Methodist Episcopal Church, was the speaker at the monthly meeting of the St. John's Bible Class Tuesday night in Grace M. E. Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
R. M. Foster
Portsmouth
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. John's
Grace M. E .Church
Mrs. Baker and family visit relatives in Cleveland
Mrs. John Baker and her two children travel with her mother Mrs. C F. Wagner to Cleveland to be guests of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Baker
C F. Wagner
Cleveland
Suit of Myers versus Moore Bros. and Carter dismissed
The common pleas court Tuesday dismissed the suit by Clifford Myers against Moore Bros and Virgil Carter an employee for damages from a July automobile collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Clifford Myers
Moore Bros
Virgil Carter
Common Pleas Court
Judge White Assigned to Ironton and Pomeroy Dockets
Judge W. R. White was assigned to cases in Iron ton and Pomeroy this week, directing pending matters and scheduling hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
W. R. White
Ironton and
Pomeroy
Gallia County CWA Work Force Cuts Announced
Gallia County will reduce CWA workers to 207 men effective March 15, trimming 62 from the current quota of 559 workers, officials announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
CWA
Gallia County
Local Social Notes Move Through Columbus and New York Trips
Mrs Gay Aumiller spends the week in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Thomas Bush return from New York City where they stayed months with their daughter Miss Vernon, supervisor of nurses at New York City Hospital. Mrs Fred Hall and daughter Marie depart for Columbus. Marie will receive treatment before a mastoid operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gay Aumiller
Columbus
Thomas Bush
New York City
Miss Vernon
New York City Hospital
Fred Hall
Marie
Births and local notes from Buchtel community
Mr and Mrs Wesley Grinstead announce the birth of a son March 11 at the home of Mrs Grinstead s parents. Mrs Grinstead was Mary Margaritte Sheahy before marriage. Ila Grinstead, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henderson Richardson, a nurse at Bethesda Hospital Zanesville is ill. Mr and Mrs B H Wagner were in Columbus Tuesday. Mrs Shelby Murphy is recovering at home after an operation at Cherrington Hospital. Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilson and daughter Alwilda spent weekend in Charleston West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Grinstead
Mrs. Grinstead
Grinstead
Mary Margueritte Sheahy
Henderson Richardson
Ila
Bethesda Hospital
Zanesville
B. H. Wagner
Columbus
Shelby Murphy
Cherrington Hospital
Ralph Wilson
Alwilda
Charleston
W. V
Revival Opens Tonight at Pilgrim Holiness Church Nelsonville
Revival meeting begins tonight at the Pilgrim Holiness Church on East Chestnut Street in Nelsonville with Rev Maurice D Finger as evangelist. Finger is described as a good speaker with a message the public should hear. A ladies quartet leads the music. Services start at 7 pm and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Pilgrim Holiness Church
East Chestnut Street
Maurice D. Finger
Finger le
Ladies of Nelsonville Church Host Annual Dinner
The Presbyterian Women plan an evening event in Nelsonville serving from 5 to 7 with about 150 guests expected to attend. This community dinner showcases church efforts and welcomes attendees for fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Pythian Sisters Hold Regular Meeting Night Practice
Members of the Degree Staff are asked to attend the regular meeting tonight in Nelsonville to practice for inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
The
Pythian Sisters
Benefit Friday Night in Nelsonville at IOOF Hall
The Daughters of America Lodge hosts a public benefit Friday night at the IOOF hall inviting the community. Proceeds fund lodge activities and local aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
D. of A
Indoor Carnival at York Grange Friday Program
Nelsonville York Grange members host an indoor carnival on Friday March 16 at the hall featuring plays and music A beauty contest will highlight the program Bingo will be available Refreshments will be served and a selling quilt display by the grange ladies. Class No 19 of the Methodist Sunday School meets Friday night at 131 Myers Street led by Mrs Retta Howe. Mrs Wilbert Warren and a Clark oppose bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
York Grange
Grange
Methodist Sunday School
Retta Howe
Isaac Vaughn
Myers Street
Wilbert Warren
A Clark
Stocks Hold Steady With Modest Advances Across Sectors
New York March 14 stock market activity shows steady gains across mining and auto shares, with Smelting up two points to 130 and Kennecott edging above 20. Chrysler rises to 54, General Motors around 38, U S S and steel dipping slightly, American Can and Du Pont up to 101 and 98. Rail stocks advance, and utility, ore, and farm equipment groups rise modestly. Bond market continues to climb as commodities show uneven moves in wheat and cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Kennecott
Alaska Juneau
Chrysler
Motors
General Motors
U. S&s. Steel
American Can
du Pont
Atchison
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Chesapeake & Ohio
Wall Street Shows Mixed Industrials and Utilities Activity
A wide list of stocks and sectors appears with varied performance. Notable names include Allied Chem, Continental Can, Curtiss Wright, General Motors, Goodyear, Westinghouse, and Union Carbide among others, reflecting scattered gains and losses across industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAILS
Eileen
Rad
St. Sen
Ecco
Ramnentitin
OK Armour
EGG
Commonwealth & Bo
Curtis Wright
Curtiss Wright
Gillette Haror
Me Grand Union
SOE
QIN Ciecinsccsonntnidnems Intl
Marveste
Enceemee
Wybf, B.D
Neveninennmmeninasnicdmens
Libbey Owens Vor
SOO
Owens Ti
Cecette En Radio Corp Roccwmterenouseccus
Geare Moebuckh
Sanoard Brands
Indutater
Etersen
Eetensoanes
Westinghouse Miec
Alg Wikon Packing
Arttocesnera
Atlantic
Eeeerenereeans
Auburn Chrysler
Temen Sen Ageewmeinm
Soty
Continental Motors
Blee
Autolite
Word Canada
Nccee
Gen
Oy Corp
Trans
Am. Corp
Hall U
Piaaaa
Wb Motors
Kludbers & Pquif
Vewmeneneree
Sseerseeweanes
Mickey
Kennecott J Curb
Am Gus & Eiecc
Steeersemecenenn
Ty Rehae CH
Noor
Kiec
Bond & Ghare
Ty Niagara Hud
Schenley Distillers
Gand
Nwseecsae
ARM
Pleasant birthday surprise in Taylor Ridge hometown
Mrs Dora Hefkin planned a birthday celebration for daughter in law Mrs Fred Heskin at their home with music and a large birthday cake. Guests included Harold Blower Harold Shirkey Roy Knight Elmer Davis Dwight Smith N Gardner Floyd Smith Don Withem and others. A quilting event at the church drew several attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Hefkin
Fred Heffkin
Roy Knight
Glouster
Elmer Davis
Dwight Smith
N. 8. Gardner
Bishopville
Floyd Smith
Don Withem
William Bulstrom
Jacksonville
Ladies’ Aid Society
Thor
Dun & Bradstreet Commodity Index Reads 109.96
Dun & Bradstreet's daily weighted index for 30 basic commodities reports a 109.96 level for today, with 110.24 yesterday and 108.96 a week ago. The 1934 highs show 110.24 and lows around 101.05, using the 1980-1952 average base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U.P
Dun & Bradstreet
United Press
Baltimore Produce Price List Snapshot
The Baltimore wholesale market shows current receipts for eggs and poultry across categories. Prices cover hens fuse weights, leghorn, barred rock, and other fowl, with nearby regions Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky listed for current receipts and various egg grades and butter prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ubs
Ohio
West Virginia
Kentucky
Egus Market Report on Receipts and Storage Standards
Egus Market firm reports receipts numbers for various goods including firsts and specials, with mixed notes on fireta le and fresh graded items. It lists current receipts, checks, and butter market weakness, plus storage standard figures, cents values, and percentages for outturn and extras.
Butter Market Steady With Mixed Poultry Prices
Market notes show butter at barely steady levels with receipts and prices listed. Poultry items including colored fowl and ducks display varied prices. potatoes and oil prices cited for Idaho and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducks Light We
Greene Idette Potytoes Main
Idaho
New York
Olio
Receipts and prices for cattle calves and lambs
The report lists various livestock receipts including cattle calves and lambs with prices and trends. Notes mention Wrights above 1790 lbs, vealers around $7, lambs around 25 cents higher, and nears 20 to 65 2003 199 to 140 ranges, with several items like hogs and beef prices referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrights
Mortly
Hoss
Livestock Market Report With Varied Quotes and Receipts
Market receipts include cattle hogs and sheep with bids and prices listed. Cattle mainly steady with bulls and cows showing mixed values. hogs and lambs show volatility and lighter weights trading lower or higher by category.
Toledo Market Report Shows Grain and Produce Prices
Toledo markets record mixed grain and feed prices with No 2 red wheat near 1 00, corn bids around 85, No 2 white corn and rye quoted, oats and timothy hay listed, butter and creamery products shown with steady cash prices. Readings include futures-like figures for March and local commodity quotes across several grades and items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
UFP
Orain Close
WWE
Streck
Cern
Maren
Cage
Otlas
Boston Wool Market Faces Quiet Week Amid Steady Prices
Market reports show rising prices stagnant due to weak demand with buyers scarce. West and Columbus areas report little wool moved while growers receive around 30 cents per pound for recent sales. numerous local residents catch up with family and update homes and rooms in progress.
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Boston
Boston Woomen
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