Thanksgiving Feasts Set As County Markets Overload
Athens County residents prepare for a communal Thanksgiving with ample food in Athens Nelsonville Glouster and nearby towns. Miners anticipate a big pay Saturday fueling meals for hundreds of needy children as Salvation Army volunteers organize donations and friending programs. Stores Banks Courthouse and schools close for the holiday with University of Ohio students heading home.
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Athens County
Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
Ohio University
Thanksgiving Week Trading Slows On Major Markets
New York led industrials lower in thin trading as firms including General Motors Chrysler International Nickel Westinghouse Kennecott and Youngstown Sheet and Tube fell over a point. Markets paused ahead of Thanksgiving with all major exchanges closed Thursday. Cincinnati and Toledo grain and produce prices show varied quotes for wheat corn oats eggs live poultry and turkeys with several rate changes across grades.
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General Motors
Chrysler
International Nickel
Westinghouse
Kennecott
Youngstown Sheet and Tube
Sumatra
Crossey Radio Ocimeticswmnanesisinneee
DuPont
Elec
Harvester Qeewersumnaquaseanye
Loews
Biscuit
Nat Distillers
Woolworth Ea
Westinghouse Procter and Gamble Ae
Atlantic Ref
Texas Corp
Ee Steels Am. Rolling Mills
Bethlehem Ona
Republic Iron and Steel
Steel Com
Motors
Gen
Livestock Market Reports From Pittsburgh Cincinnati
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati livestock markets show hogs uneven with lighter weights steady to firm and 180 to 230 lb hogs down. sows and heavier hogs mixed. Cattle and calves mostly steady with good to choice vealers high. sheep generally steady with lambs and ewes trading in modest ranges. market notes indicate a quiet closure tomorrow.
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Chicago Produce Market Steady Eggs and Firm Butter
Eggs receipts reach 2 036 cases with graded classes firsts 33 percent extras 35 dirties 26 and current receipts 32 percent checks 23. Butter market remains firm with 7 168 tubs bought with various quality scores and prices including extra firsts 90 91 and standards around 32 percent.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh Produce Prices Noted for Eggs and Poultry
The Pittsburgh market reports weak egg prices with various grades listed from 34 to 55 pounds in current receipts. Poultry items show heavy hens 18 to 20, leg horn hens 11 to 13, old roosters 12 to 13, springers, ducks, and turkeys with mixed fresh dressed and dressed hog values.
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Cincinnati
Plymouth Rocks
Pittsburgh
Point Pleasant Livestock Saturday Sale Receipts
Total receipts 592 head with hogs at 135 to 220 lbs and heavies to 9.40 per cwt. Cattle receipts 2.35 with steers 306.20 and heifers 3.25 to 5.75. Veal calves tops 11 with lambs and sheep also listed and 9 horses among the entries.
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Point Pleasant
Gas Well Drilled on Wingett Farm Near Baker Settlement
Gibbs Farm Oil & Gas Co. drilled a new gas well on the A B Wingett farm in Lee Township, estimating 250 000 cubic feet per day. The 1182 foot depth well lies 1500 feet from a prior Gibbs site on the Jack Gibbs farm and shows 470 pounds rock pressure. Production sand deemed highly productive. another well expected soon and drilling to start in about 30 days.
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A. B. Wingett
Baker Settlement
Lee Township
Gibbs Farm Oil & Gas Co
Len B. McCune
C. W. Gross
Jack Gibbs
Holiday hospital events honor inmates and patients
The article notes special holiday feasts at the hospital and County Jail with a motion picture showing "Gentle Julia" starring Jane Withers to entertain patients and inmates tomorrow.
Mrs. Penrod Dies After Illness and Surgery
Anna Penrod aged 72 of 58 Mound Street died Tuesday evening in a Columbus hospital after a six week illness following an operation. She was born in Lawrence County and lived in Athens 11 years. Survived by husband Lewis Penrod, a brother E A Lynch of Fresno, California, a daughter Annabelle Pardue of Athens, five sons John Thomas Anthony E H Gallagher of Athens and Joseph R Padden of Fostoria, and three grandchildren. two sons and a daughter preceded her in death. Funeral at St. Pauls Church Friday at 9 a.m. Friends may call at 135 N Lancaster Street Wednesday evening. Altar and Rosary Society to meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
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Anna Penrod
Mound St
Columbus
Lawrence County
Athens
Lewis Penrod
E. A. Lynch
Fresno
Calif
Annabelle Pardue
John
Thomas Penrod
Anthony Padden
E. H. Gallagher
Joseph R. Padden
Fostoria
St. Paul's Church
Lancaster St
Altar and Rosary Society
St. Paul’s Church
Mrs. Rogers Taken to Daughter’s Home in New Vienna
Mrs. William Rogers of the Athens Pomeroy Road was taken by Jowers Ambulance to her daughter Mrs. Agnes Sloan’s home in New Vienna. Mrs Sloan accompanied her mother. Her husband died about two weeks ago and Mrs. Rogers suffered a stroke shortly before his death.
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William Rogers
Nice
Athens-Pomeroy Road
Agnes Sloan
New Vienna
Jowers
Sloan
Rogers
Athens County Drivers Tests Scheduled Friday
The second state drivers examination for under 18s, the physically disabled, and those with under one year’s experience in Athens County will be held at the Athens State Highway Patrol Sub-Station on Friday November 27. Tests run 9 AM to 5 PM with patrolmen from Athens Massillon Newark and New Philadelphia stations conducting both oral and driving tests. Pamphlets at the Athens Station cover needed information.
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Athens County
Athens
Grogan
Massillon
Newark
New Philadelphia
Vocabulary sizes vary by occupation and skill
The average person uses 7000 to 10000 words in daily speech, while individuals in certain skilled trades command about 20000 words in their active vocabulary. This reflects specialized language demands in professional fields.
So This Is Politics shines at Athens High
Nina Buckmaster wins in a landslide at the Athens High venue as Sophomore Junior play unfolds satire and drama. Cast includes Dwight Riley Humbert Stemple Betty Goodman Bradley Peck and others. director A A Nellis.
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Nina Buckmaster
Susanne Danford
Athens High School
Buck
Women's Committee
Jane Swaim
Juanita McGrath
Nelle Foster
Wilson's Brother Dies in Hamden at 66
Frank C. Wilson aged 66, brother of Dr. Hiram Roy Wilson of Ohio University English faculty, died this morning in Hamden. Survived by his mother Mrs Naomi C. Wilson and his brother. A Wellston pharmacist educated in Ohio schools and DC National College of Pharmacy graduate 1892, he practiced 36 years in Hamden and once served as town clerk. Funeral plans not set.
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Frank C. Wilson
Hamden
Hiram Roy Wilson
Ohio University
Naomi C. Wilson
Wilson
Ohio
National College of Pharmacy
Washington, D. C
Wellston
Elks Charity Ball Set for December 19 in Athens
Athens Elks announce their annual Charity Ball will be held in the lodge rooms on Saturday night December 19. Funds go to Christmas dinner baskets for needy families. Roy Shirley leads ticket sales with P. F. Good Richard McKinstry and Russell Maple on the committee. Freddy Stedman’s Band will play.
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Athens
Jury verdict in Athens County court clears defendant Ed Sherman
A jury in Athens County Common Pleas Court ruled in favor of Ed Sherman in the case of Margaret N. Lax against him. The trial, conducted under Judge O. F. Rowland instruction, involved a suit on a cognovit note. Arthur Phillips also received a $304.88 judgment against John Gabriel for an automobile purchase.
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Athens County
Rev Evans Speaks to Nelsonville Rotary Club
Rotary program in Nelsonville conducted by vice president Harry A. Mettler in place of President Frank Smith. The Rev Lloyd Evans gave a Thanksgiving talk. Nelsonville High School glee club directed by John Geiger sang three numbers to the applause of attendees. Dr Lacock of Logan club attended as guest.
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Evans
Nelsonville
Harry A. Mettler
Rotary
Frank Smith
Lloyd Evans
John Geiger
Dr. Lacock
Logan Club
Thanksgiving Service at Church of the Good Shepherd
A Thanksgiving Day service will be held at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Rev. Lloyd W. Clarke will officiate.
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Church of the Good Shepherd
Lloyd W. Clarke
NRS Office Closed All Day at City Hall
The National Reemployment Service office at City Hall will be closed Thursday per manager Thomas Hixenbaugh. In an emergency he may be reached at his home 22 Central Ave.
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NRS
Thomas Hixenbaugh
Central Ave
Athens County to Begin Late December Real Estate Tax Collection
Athens County will start real estate tax collection late in December, announced county treasurer G. D. Gorham. The first-half collection usually begins December 1 but has not started in December since 1926. Delays stem from new laws and budget issues. Penalties may be remitted if paid in full by year end. Since September 20, about 12,041.07 has been collected, largely through warrants and partial payments.
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Athens County
G. D. Gorham
Gorham
Athens Responds So 200 Will Feast
Athens pledged generous food for over 200 poor boys and girls for a Salvation Army feast set to run Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Army headquarters. Adjt Ronald Irwin urged anyone to visit and see the youngsters enjoy the meal.
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Salvation Army
Athens
Adjt
Ronald Irwin
Army
Mabel K. Brown
Russell
R. C. Hess
Professor Anderson
Dowler & Ferguson
H. F. Cramsey
Marriage Licenses Granted in Athens and Hollister
David Reeder 35 Athens salesman and Marian Bush Snyder 34 Athens receive licenses. Elmer Horner 31 Hollister miner son of Mr and Mrs Frank Horner and Betty Sollie 23 Hollister daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sollie also issued licenses.
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David Reeder
Athens
Marian Bush Snyder
Elmer Horner
Hollister
Miner
Frank Horner
Betty Sollie
John Sollie
Union Thanksgiving Eve Service Planned at First Methodist
The Presbyterian Christian and Methodist churches join for a Union Thanksgiving Eve service tonight at 7 30 at the First Methodist Church. Rev Neil Crawford will deliver a talk titled Thanksgiving in the Time of Adversity. A double quartet will perform Praise Ye the Father and Prof J E Thackeray will sing a tenor solo Savior When Night Involves the Skies. Public invited.
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First Methodist Church
Neil Crawford
Christian Church
Ye the
Father
Gounod Rees
J. E. Thackeray
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Baker
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Vicks
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Burkhardt
Burkhardt Beer
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Glouster, Ohio
Ruth Taylor
Willie Marsden
Dwight Riley
Dr. Wilson
Elks
Union Service
Eaduarerein
Bedia
Carter
America
Chevrolet
Chevrolet Motor Company
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