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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1933

Page

9

Wesley Foundation Regents in Meeting at Ohio University

Reports of officers and plans for next year's work were reviewed by the executive committee of the Board of Regents of the Wesley Foundation at Ohio University. Members include Dr. T. R. Biddie Athens president Rev. Donald Timmerman Portsmouth vice-president Rev. David H. Markle Malta secretary Dr. B. M. Covert Athens treasurer Rev. R. B. Wilson Granville Rev. H. A. Sayre Nelsonville Rev. C. M. Coulter Athens H F E Benz Athens and Mrs. Lenora Saylor Wesley Foundation executive.

Board of Regents Wesley Foundation Ohio University First Methodist Church T. R. Biddie Athens Donald Timmerman Portsmouth David H. Markle Malta B. M. Covert R. B. Wilson Granville H. A. Sayre Nelsonville C. M. Coulter H. F E. Benz Lenora Saylor

Revival Services At Church Of God At Hocking Street

Attendance is good at revival services this week at the Church of God on Hocking Street with evangelist George Lorton of Tampa Fila. Meetings are nightly at 7 30 for both this week and next. Last Sunday’s services drew representation from several Hocking Valley churches and 201 attended Sunday School, the largest crowd yet. Delbert Morman Haydenville performed Hawaiian guitar and singing, joined by the Victory Quartet of Athens for special music.

Church of God Hocking Street George Lorton Tampa Fila Hocking Valley Delbert Morman Haydenville Victory Quartet Athens

Delinquent Taxes at Courthouse Record Progress

County Treasurer G D Gorham finishes tabulating tax payments this week. Delinquent accounts are to be recorded and placed on duplicates in the auditor s office. Auditor J Clyde Edmundson notes penalties on delinquent real estate taxes at 10 percent by law and personal tax penalties range from five to 50 percent.

G. D. Gorham J. Clyde Edmundson

Arrest of Leo Mulligan in Athens on drunkenness charge

Leo Mulligan was arrested and confined to the Athens City Jail last night on a charge of drunkenness. He was to be arraigned before Mayor R. S Wood today.

Leo Mulligan Athens City R. S Wood

Christian Church Social Benefit in New Marshfield

The ladies of the Christian Church announce a social benefit in New Marshfield on Saturday night May 13 at the Withers Building. Proceeds support church work and community outreach.

New Marshfield Withers Ladies of the Christian Church

Child Welfare School Slated For May 20

The Athens County Committee on Child Health and Protection schedules a second county wide meeting on Saturday May 20. Delegations from every community are invited to attend and participate in planning a summer child welfare campaign. The session will be a school style meeting with four divisions studying aspects of child welfare and will involve P T A 4 H Club and civic leaders. Ohio University alumni and nearby students may be used as contact mediators.

Athens County T. M. Wolfe Ohio University Ohio University Library

Garden Tract Needed Here Plea by Salvation Army Captain

Captain Fred Rief of the Salvation Army appealed for a large tract of land near Athens for garden plots. Forty families seek ground within walking distance, with space for 20 heads of families already donated. Seed is scarce as Army funds are exhausted. potatoes cabbage and tomato plants are requested from farmers and Washington County truck gardens may contribute cabbage and tomato plants.

Athens Fred Rief Salvation Army Washington County

Jackville Pupils Are Honored for Work

At the Jackville School near Athens a year end program awarded Reading Circle Certificates and prizes. Don Mason won the first grade spelling title, Emer son Buck took second, Marjorie Lohmier third, and Wilma Baker fourth. Several students led in Memory Work and attendance records were noted for Edwin Secoy and others.

Jackville Athens Don Mason Emerson Buck Marjorie Lohmier Wilma Baker Josephine Howell Edith Secoy Billie Jacoby Jean Westiall Anna Mae Drake

Final Play Day at Canaanville Friday

The final program in Athens County Schools Play Days takes place at Canaanville by Canaan Township Schools on Friday. Miss Florence Stein and T C Kincade with district teachers lead events for elementary and high school pupils. A Rome Township event followed at Stewart with 200 pupils participating in races rhythmic activities and May Pole dances.

Athens County Canaanville Canaan Township Florence Stein T. C. Kincade Charles Copeland Guyaville Steward R. W. Connett Althea Macfarian Hockingport Torch Marold Kinzig Troy Township Troy

Trial of Wagner and Burr Oak Indicted for Assault Opens

The Athens County Common Pleas Court opening details indicted Joan Wagner of Burr Oak charged with assault and battery. The case names Dwight Davie igo of Burr Oak as the alleged victim and notes a knife was involved.

Joan Wagner Burr Oak Athens County Common Wagner Dwight Davieigo

Stock Market Soars With Broad Gains Across Sectors

New York trading accelerated as stocks hit new yearly highs. Key gains included Atchison, Allied Chemical, Union Pacific, Du Pont, and New York Central rising modestly. Commodities rose with wheat up to 2 cents a bushel, corn over a cent, cotton up 14 dollars per bale, and silver, rubber, sugar showing noteworthy increases.

New York U.P Stock Exchange Steel Common Atchison Allied Chemical Case Union Pacific du Pont New York Central

Commodity Index Movement Reported by Dun & Bradstreet

Dun and Bradstreet's daily weighted index of 30 basic commodities shows a reading of 66.53 today, down from 85.73 yesterday. The data cover averages and year calculations, with historical high of 84.44 in May 1933 and low of 67.44 on January 20, 1933.

New York Dun & Bradstreet United Press

Stocks Mixed Across Rail and Oil Sectors in Narrow Gains

The latest stock table shows modest movements with rail and chemical shares among leaders. Gains appear limited as key utilities, autos, and rubber stocks post small advances while several oil and gas issues inch higher, shaping a cautious market tone.

Baltimore Produce Market Prices Report

Eggs near 12 percent 34 cents. Live poultry White Leghorns 12 20 cents. Butter Creamery extra 92 score 239 dic standards 99 score 32 23 cents firsts AB-score 22-22 cents. Live poultry Chickens young colored 18-24 cents. White Leghorns 159 dic. All others unchanged.

Frroh

Local Market Prices for Butter and Eggs Reported

Prices for butter graded No 2 at 14 cents and No 4 at 0.5 cents per pound with butter fat delivered at 20 cents. Eggs firm with cases included and mixed grades at 12 to 13 cents per dozen. Nearby tubs show 92 score extras and 88 to 86 score ranges, with total production figures noted.

Pittsblegh Prodice

Live Stock Market Receipts and Prices Summary

Receipts: hogs 4000 with 1164 direct. cattle 600 head. calves scarce. sheep 1000 head. Hogs active with gains up to 19 cents. cattle steady with steers and heifers 4.50 to 5.80. cows around 3.02. bulls 2.50 to 3.50. Lambs stronger. spring lambs 7.50 to 6.25, plainer grades down to 6.50 and below. old crop lambs 5.50 downward. fat old weights $2.02 shorter.

Pat

Livestock Receipts Steady to Higher Across Markets

Hog receipts 2700 with market steady to higher for 160 to 250 lb at 4.50 to 5.60 and 260 to 300 lb at 4.95 to 4.45. pigs 3.60 to 3.85. most packing sows 3.26 to 3.40. Cattle receipts steady with med and good steers and yearlings 4.75 to 4.75. heifers 4.25 to 4.95. cows 2.65 to 5.50. Calves 150 receipts, market slow to weak. medium to choice dealers 3.50 to 5.50. Sheep receipts 809, market steady to strong. good lambs 8.15 to 6.25, spring lambs down from there.

Treasury and Library Codes in 19th Century Ledger Fragment

A compact ledger fragment lists multiple library and treasury entries with alphanumeric codes and numeric values. The items include Lib and Treas lines with combinations like 32-47-103.25 and 33-38-102.98, plus dates such as March 1 and June 1016, indicating periodical financial or cataloging entries.

Treas Tréas

Grain close prices linked to Toledo elevator report

Toledo grain prices show No 2 red wheat at 83 84, No 1 red to premium 84, corn No 2 yellow around 48 49, oats No 2 white 29 30, rye No 2 80 00, futures data include wheat No 1 red 80 00, No 2 red 79 00, corn No 3 yellow 43 40, oats No 2 white 26 27, clover cash 96.30, aliskes 6 30, August 46.59, butter 26 0 0, creamery goods and timothy bay prices noted.

Toledo U.P

Community Notes From Jacksonville and Nearby Areas

Mrs. John Deal returns from Columbus hospital after a week of treatment with daughters Lillian and Evelyn at her side. her condition slowly improves. Commencement exercises drew several locals to JT Auditorium Tuesday night. Epworth League elected John Johnston as first vice president, Edith Tinker replaces Charles Tinker who is in Columbus. Plans set for a wiener roast picnic and new entertainment and refreshment committees. Visits include Mrs A B Davis and Arlene Davis with Mr and Mrs Harry Vernon in Gloucester and Mr and Mrs J L Stephen in Walnut Hill. Guests of William Heiser’s family include Mr and Mrs John Heiser and Shirley Kay from Trimble, plus Mrs Smith and children from Newark. Ir ia Davis joins Mrs B H Pettit and daughter Patricke and son Courtney from Millfield for a Columbus trip. Nira Louise Pettit accompanies them home.

John Deal Columbus Lillian Evelyn Deal Helen McCaskey Eloise Davis Eleanor Dave Ja Arlene Davis A. BE. Davis Arlene Harry Vernon Glouster J. L. Stephen Walnut Hill William Heiser John Heiser Shirley Kay Trimble Smith Newark Iria Davis B. H. Pettit Patricke Courtney Millfield Mise Nira Louise Pettit

Rail Time Card N Y Athens Train Departures

Rail time card lists daily schedule for trains serving Athens with departures and arrivals. It shows No 3 and No 9 north/south travel times on routes including Chesapeake and Ohio Hocking Valley and Baltimore and Ohio lines with daily except Sunday service and various departure times in morning and evening.

N. Y Athens Chesapeake and Ohio Hocking Valley Baltimore & Ohio

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