Habit Trains Athens Buyers To Market Values
Classified ad habit grows in Athens and Community as residents routinely use listings to buy and sell items. The page reports widespread profits and steady engagement from local buyers and sellers.
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1934
Page
9
Classified ad habit grows in Athens and Community as residents routinely use listings to buy and sell items. The page reports widespread profits and steady engagement from local buyers and sellers.
The Athens Collegians defeated Stewart 10 to 1 in a Sunday baseball game at Stew art. Pranke allowed four hits with eight strikeouts and no walks for the Collegians. Seigal, Bartel and Saltis each had two hits. Dean stood out for Stewart. The Collegians seek a Decoration Day game and ask interested teams to contact Larry Saltis in Athens. Sunday's score by innings shows Collegians 303 020 020 and Stewart 000 000 010.
Leaders and assistants from seven counties gathered at the Jackson Courthouse for a 4-H meeting. Athens Meigs Vinton Gallia Piqua Scioto and Lawrence counties were represented. The first livestock and dairy judging school of the year will be held Friday June 1 at 10 a.m. at the State Hospital.
Yesterday's top performers included GAS SUHR driving in four runs with two homers and a single for the Pirates over the Giants. HUCK BETTS pitched shutout effort for the Braves against the Cubs with eight hits. Buddy Myers helped the Senators beat Chicago pitching with a homer and two singles. VAN MUNGO starred for the Dodgers with six hits and five strikeouts in victory over the Reds. SAM WEST powered the Browns with a home run and two doubles in a win over the Yankees. DIZZY DEAN won his own game in the tenth against the Phillies with a homer.
Public auction to sell listed city lots in Athens Ohio after a court order. Sheriff Charles Stratton and attorney L A Koons announce sale of multiple parcels with strict minimum bids and cash terms, including Highland and Garfield avenues plus Townsend Addition lots.
An advertisement promotes Anne Adams patterns for a bolero style dress with make believe bolero appeal. It lists pattern numbers 1878s in sizes 4 to 14, fabric yardage, and step by step sewing instructions. The ad offers pattern alone for 15 cents or book plus pattern for 25 cents and directs orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.
Civil War veterans of the G A R and war veterans from all conflicts, with auxiliary groups, attended a memorial service at the First Christian Church led by Rev Reed J Downs. Captain J B Alien and others led a procession. June Baird and Mary Gibson in Girl Scout uniforms presented veterans with red white and blue boutonnieres.
Kimberly Local Union No. 3905 defeated Luhrig Local No. 16 25 to 0 in a Sunday ball game in Kimberly. Chauncey Oval will open the league season at Kimberly Wednesday afternoon with the game set for 8 o'clock.
Ellis Run May 28 A social shower was given May 1 at the home of Mr and Mrs William Young in honor of Mr and Mrs Ralph Nice whose home recently burned. Several local residents attended and guests included Miss Perl Metcalf and A H Metcalf family.
Hogs 1 800 in Pittsburgh with 160 220 lb range mostly 4.00. 220 250 lb 3.78 4.00. 250 300 lb 2.75 3.93. under 120 lb and sows 2.25 2.75. Cattle and calves show declines. best hides and beef cattle mixed. Cincinnati hogs 4 200 with 160 over 10 lower. 190 300 lb top 3.05. sheep and lambs weaker. Pleasant livestock reports Friday May 25 results with varied cattle sheep calves and hog prices.
Greendale bids farewell to a silver wedding anniversary as Mr. and Mrs. Walter McWilliams celebrated with relatives including Curtiss Williams Ada Steele and daughters Norma Jean and Betty. Local greetings from the community mark a day of visits and social events across Greendale and nearby towns. Bible School begins Monday at 9 AM at the Greendale school. Schneider and Biggs visit in the evening.
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