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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1937

Page

2

Temperance Plans Discussed by County WCTU at Nelsonville

Nelsonville hosts county WCTU gathering with seven unions including Glouster Athens Jacksonville Trimble Albany and Lancaster represented at First Methodist Church. Mrs S R McDowell presided and welcomed visitors as Mrs T A Copeland Athens County president shared greetings. A noon cafeteria dinner followed.

Nelsonville Glouster Athens Jacksonville Trimble Albany Lancaster WCTU First Methodist S. R. McDowell

Local Man Injured Arm Cast After Hospital Visit

Kenneth Kinneer visited Grant Hospital in Nelsonville to see his brother Guy Kinneer foreman at Lick Run mine. Guy was injured about three weeks ago and underwent surgery on his left arm and shoulder. His arm was placed in a cast to be worn for two weeks.

Nelsonville Kenneth Kinneer Grant Hospital Guy Kinneer Lick Run Mine

Temperance Leaders Convene County Session

Mrs. T. A. Copeland was re-elected county president with other officers named at a county session. The talk urged lawmakers, favorable laws, radio programs, and education over agitation as unions reports were shared in the afternoon.

T. A. Copeland Davis Athens Helen Lawrence Thomas Spencer Nelsonville H. Thomas Amesville

West PTA Holds Fall Meeting At West School

Nelsonville notice: the West Parent-Teacher Association will meet Friday at 3 pm at the West School. A large attendance is urged to finalize plans for the fall festival scheduled for Oct 22.

Nelsonville West Parent- Teacher Association

Carpenter Local Union Anti Boycott Sparks Labor Clash

The Hocking and Sunday Creek Valley Industrial Union Council warns Athens Carpenters Local 1720 over possible boycotts of lumber mills. The letter questions Local 1720 policies guiding unorganized labor and hints at broader labor action if actions continue.

the Messenger Athens Messenger United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Athens Labor Council Hocking County Athens County Union of Carpenters C.lo Union and Friends of the Carpenters’ Union Carpenters Conkey A. F. of L C.I.0 The Hocking and Sunday Creek Valley Industrial Union Council E. Hoskins Secy

Stocks Rise Modestly as Industrials Lead Gains

New York stocks advanced in moderate trading led by industrials. U S Steel climbed to 83 1 2 percent for a 1 percent gain while Bethlehem Steel rose 1 percent to 71 1 2. American Can gained 3 points to 101 1 4 and Chrysler rose 1 2 to 93 1 2. Gold mining shares advanced with Alaska Juneau up 1 2 to 11 1 2 and Dome Mines up 1 4 to 43. Atchison gained 1 to 59 1 2 and New York Central near 28 1 4. Utilities stayed quiet as non-ferrous metals firmed.

New York 0. S. Steel Bethlehem Chrysler General Motors Mand Alaska Juneau Atchison New York Central

Livestock and Grain Prices at Toledo Market

The Toledo market reports mixed commodity pricing. Wheat No 2 red 114 to 115 for livestock feed. No 2 yellow corn 100 to 101 and 4 track prices 24 cents per bushel. oats No 2 white 37 to 38. rye No 2 around 95 to 96. Butter 39 9 per pound prints, eggs steady with various grades. live poultry prices listed for fowls, roosters, broilers, and roasting chickens across multiple breed categories.

Pittsburgh Livestock Prices Mixed Across Hogs Cattle and Sheep

Hogs 600 with 350 direct steady to higher as buyers pay 12.50 to 12.75 for 170-230 lb, 11.50-12.25 for 250-350 lb, 12.25 for 160 lb, and 11-11.75 for 100-140 lb. sows higher to 11.25. Cattle 500 with 300 direct steady, top Monday 613, cows 4-4.75. calves 12-12.50. sheep 600 with spring lambs steady to 25 cents higher, good 10-10.50, throwouts 8.50-9.50. hogs 1800 listed with varied weights and prices. Top steers 8.75, heifers 6-8, bulls 85-7.50, calves 11-11.70. ewes and wethers around 5-9.25. Overall dealer activity steady with mixed offering across weight ranges.

Ewe Wether

Market Text Fragment on Feus Butter Prices and Rects

The note lists Feus steady with 4 616 cases and butter steady at 9 344 tabs. It reports various grades and percentages for extras and rects, including firsts, seconds, and specials, with centralized and standard pricing around 32 percent and 449 dollars respectively.

Market Report Shows Stable Butter Eggs And Poultry Prices

Butter remains steady with index around 92 and 34 to 35 percent standards. Eggs hold firm with reds at 23 and whites at 36. Poultry prices ease slightly with heavy hens at 22-23 and Leghorn 20-21. roosters 13-14. ducks 18-20. geese 10-12. young turkeys 23-25. dressed hens 31 to 36 depending on processing.

Live poultry and egg market price report

Bulletin lists steady buller eggs and various grades with prices for live poultry including hens leghorns rocks and ducks. Potatoes New Jersey Ohio Idaho Long Island Maine North Dakota markets shown with per bushel prices and ranges.

Presbyterian Church Worker Transferred to District Deanville

Miss Blanche Riley, experienced Presbyterian Church worker, is transferred from Dillonvale Ohio to Deanville to support Ward and York Townships. She will join Miss Irene McDowell, who has organized Deanville and Sand Run work since 1927, and continues Daily Vacation Bible Schools in the Hocking Valley. Clara Louise Smith of Martins Ferry supervises activities. Mrs Lloyd Evans Nelsonville is a committee member and Rev Lloyd Evans sits on the same committee appointed by the Synod of Ohio.

Nelsonville Blanche Riley The Presbyterian Church Deanville Irene McDowell Riley Miss McDowell Dillonvale Ohio Ward York Schauffer Training School Cleveland Hocking Valley Sand Run C. I. and I Clara Louise Smith Martins Ferry Lloyd Evans Presbyterian Women of Ohio Synod of Ohio

Kine Man Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Assault Case

John Fugitt of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to intoxication and assault and battery at the Nelsonville mayoral court. He was fined $5 and costs for the first offense and $10 and costs for the second, claiming mistaken identity. Ed Windle, released from county jail, was sent back after a $25 fine and costs for intoxication.

Nelsonville John Fugitt S. G. Holland WL. A. North Fugitt North Ed Windle

Domestic wool prices report from U S Department

U S Agriculture Department field by field report shows scattered sales of domestic wools in limited volume. Prices ranged around 90 cents scoured for high quality French combing length and 85 to 87 cents for average French combing. Ohio destined wool sold 40 to 41 cents grease. blood territory wool at 77 to 80 cents.

Boston Upi U.S. Agriculture Department Territory Ohio Blood Territory

Eastern Stars Favor Swimming Pool Project

At the Eudora Chapter regu lar meeting in Nelsonville the Order of Eastern Star endorsed the city swimming pool project and urged support before the November election. Robert Morris night featured a founder history by Mrs. Inez Wilson, group singing, and refreshments. A Past Matrons and Patrons Night will follow with a dinner planned by Mrs. Emma Cook Miss Vivian Dowler and Mrs. Velma Pritchard.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Robert Morris Inez Wilson Emma Cook Vivian Dowler Velma Pritchard

Government budget figures for current fiscal year

Washington reports expenses totaling 1 893 520 507 64 and receipts of 61 627 836 470 35 through Sept 26. Deficit stands at 265 684 657 29 with cash balance 2 858 543 553 48. Public debt 34 867 609 912 49 and gold reserve 12 733 963 730 37. Customs receipts listed at 112 216 040 29.

Washington

Miss Juanita Lines Visits Grandparents in Nelsonville

After an extended motor trip to Washington D C and through the Southern Mountains with a party of friends, Miss Juanita Lines of Cleveland is the guest of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Thomas Bush Sr in Nelsonville.

Nelsonvile Washington, D. C Juanita Lines Cleveland Thomas Bush, Sr

Nelsonville Singers to Perform at Avondale Church

Betty and Jane Figgins will sing at Avondale United Brethren Church Sunday morning. The 10:30 to 11:30 service will be broadcast over WCAH with Nelsonville friends planning to listen.

Nelsonville Betty Jane Figgins Avondale U. B WCAH

Racine Social Notes Weekend Visits Across States

Joe Schaefer of Dayton spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Schaefer. Gladys Lewis left for Ambridge PA after three weeks with relatives. Several families from Canton Canton and Ravenswood visited local residents over the weekend including the Pickens and Manuel households.

Joe Schaefer Dayton A. J. Schaefer

Personal guest visits noted in Columbus and Athens

Mrs Elza Hellyer of Columbus visited Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Harry Davis. Mrs W F Heaton of Athens stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs A S Cotton over the weekend. Mrs C R Hanning visited relatives in Hebbardsville. Bertha Evans and J Wian of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Wian Tuesday and Wednesday. P G Dowler of Athens visited Mr and Mrs A S Cotton on Wednesday. John V Wood returned from Long Island New York where he and Mrs Wood visited their daughter Mrs C A Brooks. Mrs Wood remained for a longer stay in New York. Mr and Mrs H J Hyler and Mr and Mrs Robert Davis of Columbus were Sunday guests of their parents, Mr and Mrs S R McDowell. Mrs James Hallett and daughter Carma left today to visit relatives and friends at Waynesfield Ohio.

Gladys Lewis Ambridge Carrie Lott B. F. Turner Janet Pomeroy Owen Watson Ivan Mary Jean Joe Cooper Sherman W. Va Leo Brown Akron Clark Jiiden John Clark Frederick Delaware Will Vigar Gus Pullins Springfield Wesley Terry Davis Columbus Marion . Archer Ravenswood Neely Pullins Manuel Elza Hellyer Harry Davis W. F. Heaton Athens A. S. Cotton C. R. Hanning Hebbardsville Bertha Evans J. W. Wian Joe Wian P. G. Dowler John V. Wood Long Island N. Y Wood C. A. Brooks S. R. McDowell James Hallett Miss Carma Waynesfield

Ministers to Speak at Zion Ridge All Day Meeting

An all day gathering is set for Sunday at Zion Ridge with Rev. Cleve Hook presiding. Rev. Harvey Smith and several other ministers will deliver talks throughout the day.

Zion Ridge Nelsonville Cleve Hook Harvey Smith

Class of 1898 reunion entertained at Nelsonville home

Mrs. James Cole man hosted Nelsonville High School class of 1898 members on Poplar Street Tuesday night. Guests included Daisy Smith McAllister of Seattle and resident alumni such as Nona Lane Josie Herrold Baugh Lena Cable Dean Bertha Locie Fischer James Beard Clarence McGill Mayme Barnecut Coleman Anna Pearce Harbarger and Logan. They shared school day memories looked at class pictures and read essays for light entertainment.

Nelsonville James Coleman Poplar St Nelsonville High School Daisy Smith McAllister Seattle Wash Nona Lane Josie Herrold Baugh Lena Cable Dean Bertha Locie Fischer James Beard Clarence McGill Mayme Barnecut Coleman Anna Pearce Harbarger Logan

Missionary Conference Attendance Reported in Chillico

Mrs Charles Monks Mrs Frank O Mara Mrs Harry Jackson Mrs Harry Ball and Mrs Anna Kentner attended the district Foreign Missionary Society conference in Chillico on Wednesday with other members.

Mission Meet Nelsonville Charles Monks Frank O'Mara Harry Jackson Harry Ball Anna Kentner District Foreign Missionary Society Chillicothe

Mrs R W Parks Attends Lectures in Columbus

Mrs. R W Parks traveled to Columbus Monday and Tuesday to attend lectures before the Columbus Music Teachers Association given by John Thompson of Kansas City. Thompson is described as a famous composer and teacher.

Nelsonville R. W. Parks Columbus Columbus Music Teachers Association John Thompson Kansas City Thompson

Trophies On Display At Shafer's News Stand

Two trophies of interest to local fans are shown this week at Shafer's News Stand. Estel Crabtree, captain of the Rochester Red Wings, received the most popular player award for 1937 from the Knot-Hole Gang. A second trophy honors the Brooks Shoe team as Twilight League champions for the recently concluded season.

Nelsonville Shafer Estel Crabtree Rochester Red Wings Knot-Hole Gang National City Baseball Commission Brooks Shoe

D. of A. Benefit Party Planned After Meeting

Nelsonville notes a Friday night Daughters of America meeting at 7pm followed by a benefit party at 8pm in the IOOF Hall to raise funds.

Nelsonville D. of A IOOF

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