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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1936
Page
16
An index of classified sections listing categories from automobiles and job ads to real estate and services. It outlines areas such as autos and trucks for sale, help wanted, business services, moving and trucking, household goods, jewelry, real estate for sale or rent, farms for sale, and rent profiles with various numbers and section codes.
New York stocks moved irregularly with General Motors up to 73 percent and Chrysler at 12815. Rail shares led, Union Pacific up three points to 145, New York Central at 4742, Chesapeake & Ohio at 7613. Profit taking appeared after yesterday’s strength.
A report of fluctuating levels across rail, industrial, oils, steels, motors, and metals shows varied gains and losses. Major names including Am. Tobacco, Coca Cola, General Electric, DuPont, Goodyear, GM, and U S Steel appear with notable percentages amid a broad market snapshot.
Hog receipts rise with 2300 head including 1500 direct and active demand down 20 to 25 cents. Top hogs fetch 10.20 for 180 to 225 pounds. cattle and calves show varied prices with steady to lower trends. sheep weaken with fat lambs at 8.75 to 9.25 and lambs easing. Domestic wool firm though trading slow per U S Agriculture Department.
The marriage of William Arnold son of James Arnold Carbondale and Maude Connor daughter of Bert and Mrs Connor Starr was solemnized Saturday evening by Rev. Charles Wachenschwanz at the Oak Grove parsonage.
Mr and Mrs Frederic Kisor Sr announce the marriage of their son Frederic Kisor Jr to Miss Rosetta Good of Chillicothe. The ceremony was performed by Rev E C Bond of Chillicothe on Oct 17 1936. They will reside at the bridegroom’s parents home.
Mrs Clyde Beverage has been discharged from Sheltering Arms Hospital after a minor operation performed last Friday.
Miss Helen Jackson hosted the Nelsonville bridge club Tuesday evening with three tables in play. High score went to Miss Helen Jackson, with Miss Charlotte Acker second and Mrs. Harry Kelly Jr. third. Guest prize was won by Mrs. Frank Jackson.
Cincinnati and Pittsburgh markets show mixed produce and poultry rates. Eggs and butter fluctuate as live poultry prices vary by breed, with heavy hens and leghorn categories among the most quoted items.
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