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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1932
Page
9
In Nelsonville local stores advertise deals including ironing board covers and Carpenter’s goods with special prices on large quantities. The Cable Co promotes sweet corn seed with 96 to 100 percent germination rates highlighted.
The article notes John Gray born in Mt Vernon Virginia died 1868 in Hirameburg Ohio aged 101 years. He served from White Plains to Yorktown as a youth of 18 witnessing the British surrender. He settled in Noble County Ohio later in life, earned a government pension, and is buried near his cabin with relatives of the Revolutionary War and Civil War eras nearby.
Auto sales in Athens County during the first four months of 1933 were only four more than April 1931. April 1931 had 100 autos and 11 trucks. For 1932 the four month totals were 104 cars and 17 trucks, versus 239 cars and 31 trucks in 1931.
Norman Thomas of New York will head the Socialist party ticket for the 1932 election. He was chosen by the party convention in Milwaukee. James H. Maurer of Pennsylvania was selected as the vice presidential nominee after Mrs. Meta Berger declined to run.
A ten day to two week spray for apple orchards may be skipped in Southern Ohio as an economy measure. Samuel Pailet and A L Pierstorff say lack of rain and absence of scab reduce risk, though Delictoua is most vulnerable. Farmers may omit the spray if cureulia and scab are not expected.
John Prag it, 36, shot and killed his divorced wife Anna 35 in her home then died today of a self inflicted bullet wound. Mrs. Prag it, mother of four, was found in the pantry by neighbor Irene Sosoka after frequent quarrels linked to accusations of a second wife in Poland. The couple had divorced about a month ago.
The Hocking Valley Livestock Club met at Mrs. L. W. Ball residence for the season's second gathering. Emerson Ball spoke on cattle judging before business and games. Next meeting is set for Edward Terrell's home on a Wednesday in June.
President Hoover arrived at the White House from a week end at his Virginia fishing camp. He breakfasted at the camp and proceeded directly to his office after landing.
New York trading closed with a flat week like pattern as rails and utilities stayed close to the prior session's finish. Industrials showed small gains led by General Electric Auburn Loews and American Can while Penn Electric preferred stock slipped sharply and several large names traded near their recent marks.
May began with cooler, crisp air and bright sun as forecasts kept temperatures under 76 F yesterday and around 50 F this morning. The Hocking River marked a new low at 3 feet today, with yesterday’s stage at 3.55 feet.
Three bandits shot and killed a policeman then escaped with $25,000 after stopping a money transfer car of the Mahoningtown Branch of the First National Bank of Lawrence County and Union Trust. The heist occurred in Mahoningtown, a New Castle suburb, with the getaway vehicle carrying an Ohio license and speeds toward Mt. Jackson.
Growing discontent among faculty students alumni and townspeople prompts DeFiance College trustees to convene a special meeting in Defiance on Tuesday May 23 ahead of the June 6 regular session.
In Los Angeles Robert Clairmont, once orphaned at 14 and a fire guard who rescued a millionaire, seeks to craft a writing career. Chandler left Clairmont $300,000 after his death. Clairmont later studied finances at Columbia University and built a fortune, though he lost nearly everything after the market crash leaving him with about $700.
Manufacturers show interest in new wools from the far West but hesitate to commit due to uncertainty in finished goods demand. Recent Texas wool purchases by Boston houses boosted interest yet buyers prefer to wait for actual requirements before buying.
livestocks reports show mixed tone with cattle receipts around 100 and calves light. Steers quoted 5 to 6.78 per cwt, heifers 4.25 to 5.50, cows 3.44 to 4.45, calves weak, sheep receipts 300 with weak to lower spring lamb and ewe prices, lambs at 7.40 down, wethers around 2.50 lower.
Prices for hogs totaled 2800 head with 1865 direct. Activity steady to fairly active, weights over 260 pounds strongest. Grades 160–230 pounds mostly 3.55, 220 pounds down to 3.55, 335–370 pounds 9.25, 280–300 pounds 9.10, 120–180 pounds 3.90. Sows 2.35–2.50. Cattle 200, calves 78, sheep 200 nominal.
An old Baltimore market item lists live poultry including young leghorns and colored chicks with prices ranging from 16 to 34 cents. Butter grades show creamery extra and street scores with cents per pound, plus packing stock values.
Listing shows butter packing stock numbers with 10¢ and 12 14e butter fat quotes. Mentions steady gas cases, extra fire te 2c, seconds location, nearby ungraded Il'ge.
Butter nearby tubs and egg receipts noted with assorted prices. Fresh extra firsts at 13 cents, nearby hen nery whites at 1 dollar. Southern Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky report current receipts. Poultry prices include colored hens 14 17 cents leghorns 12 15 cents broilers 16 18 cents colored broilers 20 2 cents roosters 6 10c ducks 11 13c geese 8 10c fresh killed hens 25 cents.
Wells Market shows steady receipts of 28 804 cases with 13 percent extras and 12 percent firsts while current receipts stand at 11 percent. Butter Market reports 15 485 pounds with 16 percent extras and 16 percent extra firsts, with firsts at 15 4d and seconds at 14 percent.
Butter eggs and poultry prices noted. Potatoes listed for Ohio New York and Pennsylvania at 50 65 cents per bushel or unit. Maine Green Mountain potatoes range 1.10 to 1.25 per 100 pounds. Idaho Russet large sizes 1.60 to 1.65, occasional top at 1.86 per 100 pounds.
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