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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1953
Page
10
The text advises serious thought on new achievement methods, promotes going full speed toward long cherished ambitions, and suggests relaxation through hobbies. It notes favorable domestic matters, travel plans, and a possible birthday culmination. warns finances, urges conservatism, and mentions a forthcoming trip and minor legal matter with a satisfactory outcome.
The Plains and surrounding areas host a string of visits and travels. Mary Jo Charney of the WAC completed a 15 day leave with her mother in Athens and heads to Columbus then Florida. Various families including the Guess Hartman Eddy Parfitt and Hill clans traveled to Cincinnati Harrodsburg and Kentucky while others hosted guests from Akron Tampa and Phoenix teaching assignments continue. William Channel returns home after hospitalization lasting several weeks.
The Cincinnati market lists salable hogs at 200 to 242 pounds mostly 15 higher, cattle and calves showing uneven activity with steers and yearlings 22.00 to 24.00, high choice near 25.00 for heavy animals, and looser ranges for cows and bulls. Poultry and butter prices are included with egg grades and wholesale rates noted.
Sealed proposals will be received at Ohio University Athens up to 2:00 p.m. on September 25, 1953 for the sale and removal of four buildings Preston Beckley Williams Shannon all sold as one lot on an as where is basis. Bids must be accompanied by a bond and bidders must use the official proposal forms. The university reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
The notice explains that blind and employment wanted ads may be received by telephone or mail from nearby points if paid within seven days from first insertion. Cash rate allowed for charge ads except Lost and Found. It stresses using the correct full box number address and notes letters brought to the office do not require stamps. The advertiser’s identity in blind ads will not be revealed.
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