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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1940
Page
11
Fragmentary OCR list mentions people such as Evelyn pert Miss B followst Harold Kee and Mrs. G ley and Mr Heiske R. G. It references veterans entertainment tonight and a line about high Warne with 1 BIRT. Includes scattered names and vague social notes.
Ohio chamber of commerce research director Dr Arch D Schultz proposed a three point plan to save the state 6 5 million dollars annually at a taxation forum during the 47th annual convention. Centralized county and city purchasing would save 2 million annually. Cutting wastes in contract transportation of school children would save 2 million. Pay as you go for the public employees retirement system would save 2 5 million. He urged centralization of relief and to thaw local revenues. He said there is no magic to balance budgets and taxes. it requires hard work and detailed research.
A divorce petition was filed Wednesday in common pleas court by Alcie Burchard against Albinus Burchard for gross neglect. The couple wed January 10, 1928 and have no children. Alcie seeks restoration of her maiden name Alcie Burhard.
Splendid opportunities for ambitious individuals are indicated by favorable planetary directions and potential promotions from employers. Those with birthdays may enjoy a year of chances to advance cherished plans through industry and sound objectives. In Boston Market today demand was light for finer territory wools with prices around 1.03 to 1.05 dollars scour, while medium and low grades saw little demand and firm quotations.
New York AP reports leading stocks advance in early trading with gains limited by profit taking after yesterday's surge. Analysts cite inflation expectations and Dun and Bradstreet survey as signs of gradual demand, with spending up 6 to 9 percent versus 1939.
Grain and produce prices include Wheat No 1 red 892 90 and No 2 red 885 89. Corn No 2 yellow 66 68. Pittsburgh butter eggs and poultry prices show firm butter with 93 score 31% and 92 30% by creamery. egg receipts 3 208 steady. live poultry and dressed poultry values listed. Pittsburgh Livestock markets report hogs 300 head, cattle 75 steady. Athens sale notes cattle and hog values. butter receipts 595 879 and 732 779 with varied scores.
Ravenna's 104th Cavalry unit has been converted into a motorcycle company and will mobilize on January 5. The unit's change reflects a broader postwar reorganization affecting local National Guard forces.
Armistice Day closes Corning stores and launches a morning assembly at the high school with F A Cady addressing Legionnaires and a bugle taps salute. Other events include Rebekah Lodge inspection, a Church group games party, a Navy training update for Francis Baldy, basketball season opener at Moxahala, and various visits and prayers at local homes and churches.
More than 4,600,000 dollars in surplus commodities were distributed during September to nearly 2,000,000 public assistance families through the Food Stamp Plan.
The State Board of Liquor Control found 17 permit holders guilty of violations and revoked six permits while suspending 11 others. Edith Schuler of Athens is appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Rudolph Randall, deceased, with creditors to file claims within forty months or be barred. Dated November 4, 1940. Francis D. White, Probate Judge.
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