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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1932

Page

11

Absentee Ballot Activity Dims Near Voting Deadline

Absentee ballot requests fell as the period nears end with five ballots mailed and 11 returned from out of county residents. Applications came from Evelyn Zeller and others in Nelsonville, Miamisburg, New Philadelphia. Voters listed include David R Richards and Alta B Kern in Washington DC, E T Dailey in Los Angeles, Helen S Mansfield in Chicago, EB Paul Cotton in Middletown, Harold S Kinzig in Wilmington, and E B Murphy in Athens.

Evelyn Zeller Zanesville Mary E. Cox Nelsonville William Rasp Alfred Boden Miamisburg Homer H. Harding New Philadelphia David R. Richards Alta B. Kern E. T. Dailey Los Angeles Calif Helen S. Mansfield Chicago Iil

Archie Viney Fined for Non Support in Glouster

Archie Viney of Glouster was fined 100 dollars and costs by Magistrate H Porter for non support. The fine was suspended on the condition he provides two dollars weekly for the support of his minor child.

Archie Viney Glouster H. Porter

Floating brick wins first prize in Believe It Or Not

The Believe It Or Not contest at The Messenger awards first prize to a brick that floated, claimed to have been found heating on the Ohio River near Addison, Ohio. Winners include R. A. Davis of Middleport and W. D. Witham of Corning, Ohio, with honorable mentions for J. W. Keplar, Clair Pierce, and Esther McKinney who jokes about New York and Boston being eight miles apart.

Aroon Middleport Ohio River Addison R. A. Davis W. D. Witham D. PD. 8 Corning, O Witham J. W. Keplar Poplar Street Nelsonville Clair Pierce Central Avenue Athens Mr. Pierce Esther McKinney New York Boston Miss McKinney Merry England Mr. Ripley

Prominent List Of Graduates Named By Principal Thursday

Principal announced the names of dozens of young scholars at the ceremony. The list includes Jean Barrow Helen Sfeider Elma Hill Geraldine Kimes Mary Lohse Mildred Martin Phyllis Schuler and many others. The long roster features students from several classes and indicates a crowded gathering.

Comeores Jean Barrow Helensfeider Elma Hill Geraldine Pauline Kimes Mary Lohse Minameyer Mildred Martin Lawyer Phyllis Schuler Maxetfall Late Heaton Willard Walton Bains Jack Meister Leute Spetcer Dick Whiptors Wooley Ann Beautoy Cable Kathleen Carpenter Ee. Cokenougher Jeasie Cooper Duncan Delores Henderson Sacoby Fern Rowland Eve

High School Roll of Honor Announced

The Ath ens High School reveals its Roll of Honor with many B average students and several newcomers. The list includes students who have consistently earned high marks over the six weeks period and signals future Phi Beta Kappa potential.

Phi Beta Kappa Athens High School

Ames-Bern Board to Accept Bids for School Bus Service

The Ames-Bern Board of Education will hear bids at its May 30 1932 meeting at 7 30 p m in the high school Amesville Ohio for furnishing 40 passenger buses and transporting children on routes from Plantaville Fred Mills Lathrope to Amesville schools. Bids offered for one and three year contracts may be sent to the clerk or presented at the meeting. The board reserves the right to reject any bids.

Nancyv Linscott Canaan Athens State of Ohio Ohio Company Jno. Ackley Andy Burchfield David Jordan D. Dowler Lewis Jordan D. D. Fowler Athens County National Bank Nancy Linsentt Ames-Bern Board of Education Amesville Childre Armmesville Plantaville George A. Harris Fred Mills C. O Grimes Lathrope Board of Education Ai Ridas Ames-Bern

Appointment of Anna Guthrie as Administratrix of Amanda Sims estate

Anna Guthrie of Athens Ohio is appointed and qualified Administratrix of Amanda Sims estate in Athens County Ohio. Dated April 36 1932. Probate Judge 8 S Johnson signs. Publication date 4 29 30.

Anna Guthrie Athens Ohio Amanda Sims Athens County Oho M. Johnson Said County

Executors Appointed for J W Lax Estate in Athens County

Plummer M Lax and Margaret Lax of Athens Ohio are appointed and qualified as executors of the estate of J W Lax late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated May 5 1932. S K Johnson 5 8 30.m

Plummer M. Lax Margaret Lax Athens Ohio D. No. 9 J. W. Lax Athens County Sthday

Market Rebound Nears After Broad Stock Recovery

After a sharp prior drop the stock market edged toward equilibrium with gains in several sectors. Railroads utilities and communications showed improvement with American Telephone and Western Union resuming higher quotes while General Electric and Allied Chemical rose from lows.

Western Union Steel Cotmmen Allied Chemical General Electric Auburn Woolworth

New York Stocks Mixed Across Major Industries

A crowded stock table shows varied movements with big caps like United States Steel and Ford Motors posting modest gains, alongside declines in several rubber and equipment issues. Notable entries include Goodrich, Goodyear, Packard, Nash, and Overland as investors scan for direction amid a broad market pause.

New York United States Bence Stock Exchange Het Friera Auburn Sia Nesieig Isaas Hisseinits Oasis Crows Waiceienen Cacecenness Goodrich Rabbher Co

Mrs. Matilda Skinner Dies in Glouster at 77

Mrs. Matilda Skinner aged 77 died Thursday at 2 PM at the home of her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. A J Craig in Glouster after a lingering illness. She leaves six children including Mrs Eva Lewis and Mrs Jennie Hooks, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday at 2 PM at the Craigs home with burial in Glouster Cemetery.

Ft. B. Skinner Jennie Hooks Columbus Robert Joseph A. C. Skinner Robert M. Skinner Derthick A. J. Craig Glouster Cemetery

Amputation on finger at White Cross Hospital

Thomas Mavin, who injured his right index finger while working in a mine, had the finger amputated at White Cross Hospital in Columbus after infection developed. He returned home Wednesday night.

Glouster Thomas Mavin Columbus White Cross Hospital

Nine Wagon Mines Sign Temporary Work Agreement

Nine extra wagon mines joined a temporary working agreement with the United Mine Workers of America. The mines are located in the Hocking Valley, according to W. B. Morris, secretary of the miners' scale committee, in Glouster on May 6.

Glouster United Mine Workers of America W. B. Morris Miners‘ Scale Committee Hocking Valley Mr. Morris

Plan Bible School at Ferndale Church of Christ

Residents near the Ferndale Church of Christ are invited to meet at the church Sunday at 2 PM to reorganize and form a Bible school. The Lewis church east of Trimble will host with M. S. Rogers and Glouster church members assisting. Several have requested the effort and it aims to become permanent.

Glouster Ferndale

Bible School and Mother's Day Program Planned at Bishopville

In Bishopville on Sunday morning a Bible school will start the day, followed by preaching and a Mother's Day program at 10 30. A souvenir will be given to attendees. Christian Missionary services are slated for 7 30 Sunday night.

Bishopville May This Place

Jacksonville Defeats Burns Barbers 8-1

Jacksonville toppled Burns Barbers 8 to 1 as pitching and timely hitting keyed the win. Hutsko was denied a shutout in the seventh inning by Sev enth, ending the bid early.

Jacksonville Burns Barbers Hutsko Glouster Hurna Barbers Gatchel Henry Butsko Burns Barbers AB Price Eiabalieia Paiteneansina Wolf Feomsioy Jacksonville AB Hallam

Glouster Students Vie in General Scholarship Contest

Glouster High School will represent the district in a general scholarship contest at Athens on Saturday morning. The team includes students in Chemistry Harry Welsch, General Science Mary Frances Carpenter, Algebra John Lent, Plane Geometry Theodore Batterson, American History Faith Lantz, World History Edmund Beshara, Latin Lucile Richardson Rankin Brunton, French Gladya Sikorski Nina Brunton, English Margaret Trasin Eunice Post Cecelia Chute Nellie Belle Williams.

Glouster Theodore Batterson Faith Lantz Edmund Beshara Lucile Richardson Rankin Brunton Gladya Sikorski Nina Brunton Margaret Trasin Eunice Post Cecelia Chute Nellie Belle Williams

Trimble Operetta Tonight at J. T. High School

Trimble grade school presents Aunt Priscilla's Garden at the J. T. High School auditorium tonight at seven. Miss Una Miller supervises music for the production.

Priscilla Trimble J. T. High School Una Miller

Council to Meet Glouster May 6 Meeting Tonight

A regular meeting of councils is held tonight at 7 at the city building. Department heads will submit reports on business transacted during April.

Glouster

Local Grocery Ledger Notes Odd Prices and Stock

A fragmentary ledger lists items such as fresh receipts, butter creamery extra, various scores and prices, renovated stock, and packing stock mixed with live poultry including old heavy and young colored chickens and young leghorns with partial weights and prices.

Eges

Butter-Packing stock and egg market notes

Butter packing stock in Nebraska and nearby markets shows steady butter fat around 13 186. Eggs remain steady with cases included and extra state 120. Nearby ungraded Li'se noted.

Market receipts and firsts amid unsettled balances

Market firm reports receipts totaling 22,208 cases and 11 120 current receipts with 10 seconds and 6 606 tubs. Extras include 1 percent and 6 percent firsts, with 16 10 percent and 14 Ibe seconds. Standards appear unsettled in the current market context.

Poultry Prices and Fresh Meat Rates Listing

A dated price list shows Butter-Nearby and Wegs-Nearby items with per unit pricing. Includes scores, firsts, hens, leghorns, broilers, ducks, geese, and hens with assortments and cents per pound. Offers various items like colored hens and old roosters with numeric quotes.

Market Prices Report from Butter and Poultry and Potatoes

Butter market shows steady extras and standard receipts with firm tones on current shipments. Poultry prices move: heavy fowls 18 to 19 cents, medium 16 to 17 cents, leghorn 13 to 14 cents, heavy broilers 24 to 25 cents, ducks 14 to 15 cents, geese 11 to 12 cents, capons 23 cents. Potatoes vary by origin with Ohio New York Pennsylvania at 7 56 per bushel. Maine Green Mt 1.25 to 1.55 per 100 pounds. Idaho Russet mostly 1.76 with medium 1.60 to 1.65 per 100 pounds.

Ohie New York Penn Maine Idaho

Live Stock Hogs and Cattle Prices Report

Live stock figures show hogs at 4000 head including 1274 direct with most 10c lower, 140 to 260 lbs, lighter weights down, heavier weights steady to 10c lower. Prices range from 3.70 to 3.80 per 100 lbs, 220 lbs mostly 3.80, 210 to 220 around 3.80, 260 to 300 lbs bids 3.25 to 3.60, sows mostly 2.50, calves steady, steers and heifers 4.26 to 5.50, good to choice 5.78 to 6.00, cows 3.28 to 4.75, bulls weak, weaners steady. Sheep 600, light supply, spring lambs mostly 8.50, high as 6.75 in old crop, best at 6.00, aged ewes 1.0 to 2.0 meetly.

Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Livestock Market Report Summary

Hogs receipts 2300 slow market with prices quoted from 2.85 to 3.75 per cwt for various weights. Cattle receipts 25 steady to higher on good grades with steers up to 6.75 and cows 3.15 to 4.25. Calves receipts 300 steady for better grades. Sheep receipts 1900 lambs steady to weak with best lambs around 6.25 to 8.00.

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