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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1933
Page
9
Classified notes describe widespread demand for used cars with numerous listings and varying offers. The page highlights buyers seeking affordable transport and sellers promoting diverse makes and models across multiple dealers.
A domestic scene follows Gee as she manages breakfast, cleaning, laundry, and meal prep while caring for children and household chores. The phone rings repeatedly and a child injures a toe, then the rhythm of daily life continues with cookies, a pie, stew, and a tired return by six. The verse contrasts Gee’s labors with a husband’s envy of her at home.
Nancy F. Hill files for divorce from Clayton C. Hill after 40 years of marriage in Salem Township. Cruelty and neglect cited. seeks temporary alimony, permanent support, and custody of a minor child. A temporary restraining order blocks property disposal during court proceedings.
Trading on the New York exchange was dull during the abbreviated session for the NRA parade but prices remained firm. Alcohol stocks led gains with Ecenley Distillers up over a point to 424%, National Distillers, and American Commercial Alcohol rising to 109% and 69% respectively. Kelvinator advanced to a new 1933 high while Chrysler and General Motors gained modestly amid rising export sales.
Dexter Keezer, newly named executive director of the NRA Consumers' Advisory Board in Washington, will lead efforts against excessive price increases under the competition act. Keezer is an associate with a background in newspaper work.
Ohio Director of Highways schedules a public hearing for September 26 1933 in Athens County Courthouse to consider a proposed change in location of part of State Highway 8 H 185 Section D in York Township. Details include route description and affected parcels. Also notes a separate 1933 sale of Coolville real estate under an order of sale.
New York data show the Dun Bradstreet daily weighted price index for 20 basic commodities at 100.66 on the current day, with 99.60 yesterday and 100.60 for the week. The month reads 104.06 and the year 80.35, against 1933 high 118.52 and low 67.96.
Live poultry listing includes chickens of various breeds with weights and prices per pound. Ducks and white pekin eggs are priced per dozen. Cincinnati produce offers butter blocks with prices for No 2 and No 3 stock, butter fat and case details.
Market summary notes Chicago Produce reports 4206 cases with altered receipts and 13s lbc dirties, while Buiter Market shows steady receipts at 12 446 with specials 22 percent 23 cents. Extras 22 cents and extra firsts 20 5 0214c, fireta 17 percent ibc, standards ic.
Butter markets show steady conditions with extras at 264 cents per pound in tubs and standards at 5. per pound. Nearby butter notes list 92 score extras at 23 1/4 cents, with current receipts up 16 percent and 16 cents. Nearby tubs record various scores and prices including 80 score at 20 and 88 score at 19 percent.
A regional poultry price list shows fresh extra firsts and colored hens priced at 25¢ per pound. Leghorns and springers range from 6 to 12 cents per pound, with old roosters and stags 7 to 8 cents. Fresh killed full dressed hens go 23 to 24 cents, hog dressed at 17 ½ cents, and turkeys listed as toms 10 to 12 cents and hens 18 to 15 cents per pound.
Ohio round beans price 360 40. Kentucky Wonders 3017 40c. Homegrown lettuce 10 lb basket 35 40c. Ohio potatoes 100 lb bag $2.40 $2.60 No 2s $1.50 or 1.65. Field tomatoes 20 lb basket 25c bu basket 45 60c. Lima beans price per basket $1 shelled 12% ide.
Market activity shows cattle receipts around 850 head and hogs 4 500 with mixed results. Prime hog heavies 240 to 300 pounds noted at about 444.50, sows steady, calves vealers up to 7.50 to 8.0, beef cows around 2.25 to 3.25, yearlings and steers listed with varying prices. Sheep and lambs receipts about 1 500 with lambs down 7.50 to 7.60 per hundredweight and ewes modest gains.
Police fear for the safety of Misa Gladys Cunningham a 39 year old surgical nurse from Muskegon Michigan who disappeared after leaving a Chicago hotel on August 16. Authorities have launched a widespread search.
A humorous medal commemorates the washroom gladiator who struck Senator Huey Long in the Battle of Long Island. The face shows a caricature of the Kingfish being poked by a fist from a washbowl with a Latin inscription praising the deed.
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