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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1933

Page

9

Advertising clause sparks battle over accuracy in Retail Code

Washington reports that a single word inaccurately in the Retail Code advertising rule triggered major debate. The provision bans ads that are inaccurate about a policy or underselling claims, a change aimed at Macy’s and its six percent undersell claim, allowing proof of accuracy to continue.

Washington U.P R. H. Macy New York Jesse Isidor Straus Roosevelt France Macy's

Ernest Schar Dies Funeral at Sardis Church

Ernest Schar aged 61 of 9 Palmer Street died at 1 p m Sunday at his brother Edward Schar's home in Sardis Ohio Funeral services will be Tuesday at 1 pm in the German Baptist Church Sardis with burial in the adjoining cemetery Friends may call at Jagers Funeral Home before 8 am Tuesday when body will be moved to Sardia for burial He is survived by four brothers Ephriam Creston OH Benjamin Norfolk VA Edward Athens Allan Sterling Dawes Landing WA born in Dawes Landing Washington County and long resident of Sardis.

Ernest Schar Palmer Street Edward Schar Sardis Ohio Jagers Sardia Ephriam Schar Creston Benjamin Schar Norfolk Virginia Athens Allan Schar Sterling Dawes Landing Washington County

Athens County Sealed Bonds Bid Proposed for Poor Relief

Athens County Ohio invites sealed proposals for bonds totaling 36000 dated Sept 1933 with rates not over six percent. Bonds mature from 1937 through 1940 with amounts 4500 each. Bids due Nov 27 1933. specify bonds and bid totals. payment by check to Athens County Commissioners. Maude Lowry Clerk.

Athens County Athens Ohio State of General Assembly Board of County Commissioners Poe Post of County Commissioners Reany

Appointment of Administrator for Athens County Estate

G. FE. Douglas of R. Athens Ohio appointed Administrator of the Estate of David Jackson Williams deceased in Athens County Ohio. Dated October 20 1923. M. Johnson Probate Judge of said County.

G. FE. Douglas R. Athens Ohio David Jackson Williams Athens County M. Johnson Said County

Ohio University Choir Plans November and December Concerts

The Ohio University Mixed Choir under C. C. Robinson schedules a convocation program on November 15 and a Christmas portion of Handel's Messiah on December 17 at University Memorial Auditorium. They aim to broadcast on WTAM in spring and plan recital dates in Dover, Youngstown, and Columbus. The 54 member choir has four new experienced transfers from Miami, Wooster, and Ohio universities.

Ohio University C. C. Robinson School of Music University Memorial Auditorium WTAM Cleveland Dover Youngstown Columbus Miami Wooster Ohio

Harold Byerly Dies Rites at Hebbardsville

Funeral services for Harold Byerly will be at Hebbardaville Presbyterian Church Tuesday at 2 PM. Burial in Hebbarda ville Cemetery. Survived by wife four sons Max Roger Frank Glen mother Elizabeth Byerly Lancaster four brothers Homer Harland Howard of Lancaster and Lee Harrisonville one sister Mrs Ray Romney Athens. A fifth son died ten days earlier.

Harold Byerly Rocky Glen Hebbardaville Presbyterian Church Hebbardaville Cemetery Byerly Max Roger Frank Glen Elizabeth Byerly Lancaster Homer, Harland and Howard Lee Harrisonville Ray Romney Athens

Weather Warms As October Ends In Athens District

The Athens District saw a warmer week with a high of 78 and a low of 43 after a night dip to 43. Temperatures ranged from 25 to 78 across the week, with 78 degrees the peak reached yesterday. Weather observer Mrs N France logged the high, while the week showed little overall change despite falling leaves and dry grass.

Athens N. France

Appointment notices list executors for Athens County estates

Cora H Amsbary of Coolville Ohio named Administratrix with will annexed for the estate of W Amsbary of Athens County. Edward Hawk of New Marshfield Ohio named Administrator with will annexed for the estate of Theodore Hawk of Waterloo Township Athens County. Probate judges Johnson report dates October 1933 and October 2018.

Cora H. Amsbary Coolville Ohio W. Amsbary Athens County A. D Edward Hawk New Marshfield Theodore Hawk Waterloo Township

Stocks rise on gold policy and farm stock gains

New York stocks showed quiet gains following the government gold policy announcement to buy gold on the world market. Major issues advanced with McIntyre Porcupine up three points, American Smelting and U S Smelting higher, and farm stocks Deere & Co Case International Harvester Sears Roebuck and Montgomery Ward lifting 1 to over 2 points.

New York U.P McIntyre Porcupine U. S U. S. Smelting, Anaconda, Dome Minea and Alaska Juneau Deere & Co Case International Harvester Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward Westinghouse Bethlehem Steel

Dun and Bradstreet Index Figures Mixed For Week

New York October 96 Dun and Bradstreet daily weighted price index of 30 basic commodities compiled for the United Press shows 1018 for today with 101.12 for Saturday and 08 64 week change while month and year changes are 101.67 and 72.80. The note also lists 1993 High July 18 at 119.53 and 153 Low Wan 2067 86. (Copyright 1993 by Dun and Bradstreet)

New York Dun & Fiiadstreet United Press Dun & Bradstreet

Appointment of Administratrix for Emma Buxton Estate

Notice lists Triphosa Sixx of New Marshfield Ohio appointed and qualified as administratrix of the estate of Emma Buxton, deceased, late of Athens County Ohio. Dated October 24 1038 by M Johnson probate judge.

Addres New Marshfield Ohio Emma Buxton Athens County M. Johnson Said County

White Goddess Sues Film Firm for One Million

Edwina Benoth of New York sues Mayer corporation for $1,000,000 damages alleging the sun batha she was required to take and that the film studio harmed her health in the processing of a movie titled White Goddess.

White Goddess Edwina Benoth Metrotiplawyn Mayer Corporation New York

Baltimore and Cincinnati Produce Prices Notice

Butter unchanged in Baltimore market with minor gains for some poultry and eggs. Cincinnati packing stock butter prices hold. butter fat at 17 percent. higher cases include extra firsts at 90 cents and seconds at Bic. note mixed text about poultry and eggs with unclear figures.

Baltimore Wneraded Ae

Poultry and Butter Prices in Southern Ohio and Nearby States

Market listing shows butter prices per tub and per dozen with 92 cents for tubs and 89 for other items, plus 24 percent and 18 percent standpoints. Poultry section notes prices for fresh extras, firsts, leghorns, and various weights and breeds, with tom and hen turkeys and dressed hogs listed at specific cent per pound rates.

Hennery Ohio West Virginia Kentucky

Unclear OCR: Market receipts and specials noted

Fragmentary text lists receipts and specials with scattered numbers and prices. Mentions Butter-Market unsettled and various codes such as 2701 4989 and 23450240. No coherent event or names to identify a specific news item.

Express and Track Receipts from Ohio Markets Note Prices

Ohio market receipts show apples cabbage lettuce pumpkins and tomatoes with varied prices. Butter eggs and eggs prices listed, including creamery butter at 26 cents per pound and eggs with farm receipts and grading notes.

Ohio Banket Hethouse Pield Central

Hogs and Cattle Receipts Trend at Local Market Report

Hog receipts reach 5500 with holdovers 490 and prices about 25 cents lower on average. Early sales run 170 to YO t with most at 4.50 and up to 6.20 for 20 lb sows. Cattle receipts about 1000, slow with grassers steady to down, steers mostly 9.75 to 4.25, heifers 9.79 to 3.90, calves steady, vealers 6.90 to 4.80. Sheep receipts 1900 steady with fat lambs around 7.50 and bucks higher near 5.50. ewes 6.0 to 6.5.

Hog and cattle market report with mixed receipts

Receipts show 9500 hogs and 3500 cattle with calves. Opening sales were 25 cents lower for steers and heifers, some bids off more. Cows and bulk beef cattle steady, best calves around $5.00, fat lambs up to $7.25, aged ewes $12, market activity early with limited buyers.

Wool market steadies with improved undertone in Boston

In Boston on October 28 wool sellers noted a firmer tone and signs of renewed buying interest after a quiet week. Demand showed more small lot sales while overall prices held or edged up with ranges for fine combing and blood grades listed from about 32 to 70 cents per pound in various quality distinctions.

Boston U.P Ohio Delaine

Daily commodity index and Liberty bonds summary

Readable figures show receipts for peasants, cattle, pigs, cows, lambs and horses with values and weights. Liberty bonds list various series with prices and maturities including 24s 47 10012 and Treasuries with multiple issue dates and yields.

Car damaged by gaslight blaze in Pine Mace morning

Clarence Littler saw his automobile catch fire early Sunday as a gas near the carburetor ignited while he tried to start the engine. Firemen quickly responded and doused the flames with chemicals.

Clarence Littler Very Sisi

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