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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1940

Page

10

Market slips as profit selling offsets stock gains

The Associated Press average of 60 stocks was flat or higher but the market faltered as profit selling rose. Retail spending this week was 6 to 13 percent above 1939 levels per Dun and Bradstreet. Aircraft industry orders raised optimism with government commitments totaling about 13 900 planes, 37 000 engines and 41 000 propellers.

Associated Press Lland Dun and Bradstreet Army Navy

Grain and Livestock Prices Across Markets

Grain on track with a 26 cent rate in New York. Wheat No 1 red 7947942, No 2 red T8 18%2. Corn No 2 yellow 66'2 867, Oats No 2 white 3242 33. Cincinnati produce lists eggs by grade and poultry prices. Government graded egg prices and butter values shown. Pittsburgh livestock reports hogs, cattle, sheep, and calves with prices and movements. Cattle and calves steady, hogs mixed, lambs firm at top end.

New York Cleveland Butter and Egg Board U. S U.S

Grasshopper Invasion Reported in County

Rural residents report a grasshopper invasion in Gallia County with unusually large and voracious swarms consuming corn blades and damaging crops. Authorities warn farmers to monitor fields and protect yields.

Gallipolis

Eagles designate Gallipolis as new lodge president

Eagles President Robert Martin Gallipolis has been elevated to the top post after Howard Thornberry resigned. An election for vice president is set for Wednesday evening.

Gallipolis Robert Martin The Eagles Lodge Howard Thornberry

Local Property Sale and Court Actions in Gallipolis

Howard Thornberry sells his First Ave residence opposite the county jail to Dr. F. W. Shane and will move to Birmingham to work with an auto mobile tire company. Mary Runyon files for divorce from Chauncey Runyon alleging cruelty and neglect. Mary Barrows, 90, remains in a coma after a cerebral hemorrhage at her daughter's home. Bleachers at the school athletic field are to be installed, raising capacity to 2000.

Gallipolis Howard Thornberry F. W. Shane Birmingham Ala Mary Barrows Mayme Barrows

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