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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1928
Page
11
A dormitory dispute erupted as crates containing bushels were knocked down during a fraternal gathering. Police described the incident as disorderly conduct with property damage reported but no serious injuries.
Classifieds list automotive, cleaners, and appliance deals in Nelsonville and Athens area. Job ad seeks a man about 35 for investigations across five counties near Athens Hotel tonight and Friday morning. Also promotions for baked goods, radios, stoves, engines, and farm equipment with prices and contact points.
Butter receipts show 5 907 tubs and 3 833 cases recorded. Seconds price 41 cents and 30 to 38 cents for ordinaries while extras range around 44 9 to 48 cents per unit. Firsts prices vary with 47 cents noted.
Hogs receipts 4 500 with prices by weight bands from 96 to 350 pounds. Cattle receipts 800 with market described as weak to lower. beef steers around 8412. yearlings and heifers about 8713 50. beef cows 86 5009. vealers 11915. heavy calves 19 14. Sheep receipts 350. top fat lambs around 13. bulk fat lambs 11.50 13. cull lambs 7010. fat ewes 40 6.
Hogs receipts 3500 with market 2 percent lower. Prices by weight: 200-250 lbs 9 to 9.15, 250-350 lbs around 8.65 to 9.00, 160-200 lbs 8.75 to 9.15, 136-160 lbs 8.25 to 9.00, 90-130 lbs 7.75 to 8.50, packing sows 7 to 7.50. Cattle receipts 60, calves 125. calves steady to lower, beef steers 14.50, light yearlings and heifers 9 to 13.50, beef cows 9 to 10.50, low cutters 5.47 to 5.50, vealers 13. Heavy calves 16. Sheep receipts show a weak market, top fat lambs 14, bulk fat lambs 12.97 to 13.75, bulk cull lambs 8 to 10.80, bulk fat ewes 5 to 6.50.
Columbus produce market listing mixed perishables with California and Florida items. Beets carrots cauliflower lettuce oranges cucumbers and potatoes appear with crate, box, and sack prices. Apples grapes cranberries and winesap noted with assorted unit figures.
Fresh gathered extra firsts 4c and firsts 48c cited as fees. Seconds %6c and nearby ungraded 53c listed as separate charges.
Ten Ohio farmers will receive gold medals at the master farmer banquet in Columbus. Speakers include U S Senator Arthur Capper and Senator Simeon D Fess. Recipients span four classes with farm sizes averaging 174 acres and average land value of 44000 dollars and last year incomes around 5000 dollars.
Former art model Doris Dawson now stands out in Hollywood with one of the most perfect shapes in the movie colony, gaining notice for her striking appearance on magazine covers and advertisements.
Congressman Thomas A Jenkins will address men at the First Methodist Church in a series of Men’s Brotherhood meetings. The 6 PM Friday talk in Ironton is open to all interested men and will discuss the current political situation. Jenkins, a Republican from the Tenth District, is serving his third term in Congress.
Jake Niggemeyer of Lodi Township faced a hearing before Justice of the Peace Felix Riley over alleged trapping. After an affidavit by County Game Warden B. T. LeFever, Niggemeyer and two neighbors argued in court and were dismissed from the case as magistrates retain final jurisdiction.
Otis Clark and 71 guests gathered Sunday at his Millfield area home to celebrate his November 15 birthday. A noon, cafeteria style basket dinner followed by afternoon music featured attendees from nearby communities and families including Morris, Sayers, Werner, Antie, and Mesecher relations among others.
A fragmented OCR item notes an ignition service or battery issue involving Exide, a new arm rit term, and a jumble of unclear words. Readers should expect a brief notice about automotive battery or ignition service options.
Market notes show cash corn at 17.45 per bushel with futures at 12.65 18 bushel implied. wheat with cash near 2.75 and futures 17.85. barley and other grains listed with various basis levels and grades No. 9 No. 4 No. 8. Prices include a $2.65 fee per unit in some contracts.
Hog receipts 3,600 with prices 250 to 350 lbs at 8.60 to 9.75, 200 to 250 lbs at 8.60, lighter 7.75 to 8.90. sows 5 7.50. Cattle receipts 250 with calves 350 and market weak. Beef steers 9 to 11, beef cows 7 to 8.50, cutters 4.75 to 6.50, vealers 14.50 to 17.50. Receipts 2,700, markets slow 25 cents lower. top fat lambs 13.75, fat lambs 13.25 to 13.50, cull lambs 9.75 to 11, fat ewes 5 to 6.50.
Butter priced at 52 to 54 cents per pound with extra firsts 48 to 50 cents. Eggs listed with extras 58 cents and firsts 48 to 52 cents. Poultry section notes rose stock and heavy fowls with Leghorns priced around 28 cents.
A five year old girl Dorothy Pettis, identified as colored, lies near death in Columbus after a bullet wound from a revolver her brother John Bagher, age three, was playing with. The incident occurred as the children were together with the firearm. Authorities investigate the family scene and potential accidental discharge.
Taxpayers await word as suits by Western Union Telegraph American Telephone Buckeye Pipe Line against the Ohio Tax Commission stall county valuation lists. J C Edmundson Athens auditor reports the commission seeks full abstracts to certify values for taxation amid delays from coal and utility shifts.
Fire at 33 West State Street caused by burning soot in the furnace. Buckets of water were dumped into the furnace and steam escaped through the chimney. No damage to the home of Mrs. J. C. Swan at 1812 West State Street. A large crowd hindered firefighters. chief B. R. Laughlin urged spectators to keep back after past hotel fires.
Cleveland notes former Secretary of War Newton D. Baker has recovered from a serious illness enough to appear at his office, signaling a return to duties after illness in the city.
Three Asheville High School students were injured when their car was struck by a traction car near Circleville. Donald Nance is listed in critical condition, with Ralph Roby and Earl Stonerock also injured.
Akron November 22 one man died and three others were injured in a sand cave in at the J P Loomis Coal Supply Company pit authorities said the collapse occurred today at the mine site in Akron Ohio.
Northbound timetable shows Train No 3 at 10 32 a m and No 9 at 7 11 a m departing Athens. Southbound lists No 2 at 11 51 a m and No 37 at 1 52 p m from Athens with No 30 arriving at 11 20 a m. The fragmentary listing mentions King Valley, No 33, and other trains with unclear times.
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