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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1939
Page
2
Nelsonville officials report a new well drilled to depth and awaiting a 10 foot brass copper alloy screen to extend life. Corrosion of casing sections has caused early well failures. shipment of the screen is promised, with enclosure and water tests planned before mains connection.
Nelsonville church announcements list Sunday events for the Church of Christ beginning at 9 30 morning service with Roy Barron as superintendent The morning worship and Holy Communion follow at 10 30 The choir performs the morning anthem Rev Lawrence Crawford Butler delivers The Whole Creation Groaneth The Young People’s League meets at six with Religious Education in Jesus Time The evening service is at 7 30 with the pastor speaking Friday Fellowship Supper is Friday Sept 29 at 6 15 with Rev Neil Crawford of Athens as speaker
Financial report from pool officials lists net profit of 1128.84 after three months of operation. Total cash receipts amount to 2562.15 with outlays at 1433.31.
New York stocks rose as heavy industry shares led the advance. Bonds gained, railroad equipment stayed strong, and farm issues climbed over a point. Bethlehem Steel rose to 95, United States Steel to 80, Lima Locomotive hit new highs, Louisville and Nashville and Chesapeake and Ohio advanced, Consolidated Aircraft set a new high. Motors, copper, and rubber also posted small gains.
Livestock and grain quotations from Cincinnati Pittsburgh and Chicago show higher prices for eggs and poultry in Cincinnati with rising firsts and graded entries. Pittsburgh reports steady eggs and poultry prices while Chicago notes firmer butter with mixed grade receipts and varied car lots and percentages.
A benefit party is set for tonight at St Andrews Parish Hall hosted by the ladies of the congregation. The event aims to raise funds for a local cause. Approximately three and one half million Americans work in the trucking industry, highlighting its national importance.
Cincinnati livestock bids steady with prices around 7.85 to 8 for top weights. calves and yearlings mixed with good grades showing activity. Pittsburgh cattle and hog markets steady to higher with steers near 708 dollars and hogs 850 to 828 dollars per head. Toledo grain lists Wheat around 90 to 91 red, Corn about 87 to 88, Oats mid 30s to 40s.
Nelsonville reports include Rainbow Class events at Church of Christ with gifts for departing member Bertha Crawford and prize winners Anna Butt and Marquise Morris. Birth announced for Gaylord Leroy May on September 19. Loyal Workers Class meeting at Robbins Road with 18 attendees. Postmaster L J Eberle hosted a party for granddaughter Patty Lou Hall on September 20 at Twin Elms. Mr and Mrs Lewis Keplar return to Brownsville after funerals. Lucy Hotnit visits end and returns to New York City.
The Industrial Labor Council of the Hocking and Sunday Creek Valleys will meet tonight at the American Legion Building in Nelsonville. The date change is to allow officials and delegates to attend next week’s state CIO convention.
Nelsonville reports possible reopening of Hocking Valley Cereal Beverage Co. with a new board led by Henry A. Kelch as president and Frank Poston Jr. as secretary treasurer. Leicht and Herzig engineers surveyed the Jackson Street plant to estimate the cost and feasibility of resuming brewing operations.
Company officials said substantial progress has been made as financing plans are studied to secure necessary capital. They expressed optimism that the program in development may ensure the brewery reopens in the not distant future.
At a Wellston meeting of the South Eastern Ohio Athletic League on September 20 Jesse White Pomeroy Schools principal was chosen president and J K Kinneer Nelsonville Schools principal was elected secretary treasurer. The league includes Athens Pomeroy Middleport Wellston Logan Nelsonville Gallipolis and Jackson.
Special Rally Day services at Nelsonville Presbyterian Church on Sunday September 24 include a 9 30 a m Sunday School session and a 10 30 a m morning sermon by Reverend Lloyd Evans on Growing in Christian Faith Life and Service.
The Greys beat Camp Nelson 9 to 2 in Nelsonville as Spence failed to slow the visitors early. Ike Floyd and Argabrite led offense with two hits apiece while Horn also collected a first inning run for Camp. The game ended in darkness after five innings. A benefit party is planned by the WBA Officers Club at 8 p.m. in the Spray Building on Washington Street.
A penny weighing machine was taken from Allison's 5c and 10c Store in Nelsonville and moved toward the freight depot where it was demolished. Police reported finding about 200 pennies spilled near the machine after the theft, suggesting the thief fled.
Mrs. Margaret Mc Cormick, clerk of courts, issued a large batch of hunting licenses this week as anticipation builds for the season opening Monday in Gallipolis.
Lawrence G Worstell Jr of Athens Ohio is named Administrator with the Will Annexed of the estate of Charles E White late of Coolville Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated September 11 1939 Francis D White Probate Judge.
Marion Joe Sanborn aged 55 was found dead from a heart attack in his locked Dorr Run shanty near Nelsonville. Coroner A L Pritchard said he likely died hours before discovery after being last seen Wednesday evening. He leaves siblings and brothers, with funeral services scheduled Saturday at 2 PM at Stout's Funeral Home.
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