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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
DOCTORS MEET

The Morgan County Medical asso
citation met Tuesday evening at the
Kennebec hotel Following an ele
giant turkey dinner, Ward d. Coff-
man of GAINESVILLE made most in
teresting address, in which he told
of his recent trip to Europe, where
he visited many of the leading hos
pitals and clinics. He also told OF
visiting the battle fields and ceme-
teries of European countries. He
states the cemeteries are the most
beautiful places he ever saw, and
very nicely kept.
Officers for the county medical
association were reelected as fol
lows: President, DR.. A. A. Tom
baugh; sec'y, DR.. e. G. Rex. DR.
Edgar Northrup was chosen as dele
gate to the state medical assOcia
ton meeting, and DR.. Rex, alternate.
DR.. C. E.. NOrthrup was named as
legislative committeeman.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
FATHER AND son BANQUET

About 120 fathers and sons were
present at the annual banquet Civ.
en- by Corinthian lodge, No. Ill,
F. & A. NJ, held last Thursday even
ing in the lodge rooms. The ele-
CANT menu was prepared and served
by the Francis Asbury society in
the lodges dining room. Following
the dinner Atty G. Q. McGonagle
made an excellent address and then
all adjourned to the lodge room,
where there was couple of hours
Of entertainment, which consisted
of a humorous skit put on by
Messrs. Kenneth Fields, 0. P. Lind
say and Victor Jaynes. The re-
mainder of the evening was given
over to Ralph Hull, magician. OF
Crooksville, who put en- very fine
entertainment Of magic. Corlnth-
ian lodge boasts three generations
of Masons in it's membership-A. w.
Miller, his son Carl c. Miller, and
grandson Dwight Miller.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
Miss Harrison Has
Highest p. @. Grade

In the civil service examination
held some weeks ago for the Malta
postoffice, Miss Marjorie Harrison
stood first on the list with a grade
of 87.70; Charles Finley, graded
1920, and Geo. Davis grade was
82.10. While all three had pass
ing grades, and formerly any one of
the three on the eligible list could
be named, more recent ruling
gives the appointment to the one
with the highest grade. That Miss
Harrison is eminently qualified for
the position is shown in the splen
did grade she received She served
for several years in the Malta post
office when Mr.. Strahl was postmas-
ter, and is thoroughly familiar with
the office, and her services were of
the very best Miss Harrison is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Harrison of Ringgold; is a graduate
of Ringgold high school, and for
several months has been attending
Bliss business college of Columbus.
We have not heard whether or
not the senate confirmed Miss Har-
rison's appointment before adjourn
ing for the holidays. The salary Of
the Malta postoffice is $2,100 per
YEAR
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
FARUS' In AUTO WRECK
NEAR GAINESVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Farus and
daughter Lola were painfully injur-
ed about $3.50 o'clock Tuesday ev
ening in an automobile accident near
the Five-mile bridge, south cf
GAINESVILLE. They were on their way
home from GAINESVILLE, and Mr..
Farus did not see loaded truck
that was parked in the road and
crashed into it. Passing motorists
gave aid, and Mr.. and Mrs. Farus
were removed to Bethesda hospital.
suffering from cuts and bruises Mr..
Farus was in an unconscious con.
dition. Miss Lola was able to be
brought home. She is bruised about
the face and suffers from shock.
Mrs Farus has a bad cut on the
forehead, and is injured about the
chest, and one arm. Mr. Farus re-
gained consciousness on the way to
the hospital and both he and his
wife had X-ray examinations Wed
nesday morning to determine the
extent of their injuries.
Mrs. Farus is manager of the
Bristol telephone switch Their
machine was badly damaged.
The latest word from the hospital
is that Mr.. Farus is in good con-
dition, but that his wife is not. She
complains much Of the injury to her
head and arm.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
DEATH OF FRANK A. TAVENNER

Frank A. Tavenner, 88, passed
away at his home in Smithton, Mo-,
Nov 20, from general infirmities.
He was the son of the late Jonathan
and Keziah Morris Tavenner, who
resided on the r. w. Barnes farm
near Millgrove When young man
Mr.. Tavenner engaged in school
teaching and also had general
store at Millgrove. His wife, who
is deceased, was Rachel James.
About 55 years ago the family NOV.
ed to Missouri, where they farmed
for many years. Later, Mr.. Taven'
ner edited the Smithton Times a
weekly newspaper. Two sons and
daughter are also deceased. one
sister. Mrs. Emma Groves of Pilot
Grove, Mo-, is the only surviving
member of a family of II children.
Miss Nettie Henry of this place is a
niece.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
GEORGE ABEL. JR., HOME
FOR HOLIDAYS

Mr.. George Abel, jr., arrived in
Malta last Thursday morning at 4
o'clock, where he will spend his hol-
iday vacation with his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. George " Abel, and other
relatives. George is a student at
the Curtis Wright Technical Insti-
tute of Aeronautics, at Glendale,
Calf, and he is taking a masters
mechanic course, which he plans 10
complete in August. He and four
other boys drove through by auto.
Two of the boys are from Pennsyl-
vania, one from Kentucky, and one
from Macksburg, O. They left Glen
dals, Calf, Saturday morning, Dec
IL, and drove night and day, and
most of the time it was raining, so
that they made very poor time.
They expect to leave Jan 2, on their
return trip
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
MRS. THORLA, 98, DIES
AT CALDWELL

Sarah Stevens Thorla, widow of
Frank ) Thorla, died suddenly at
$3.50 O'Clock Wednesday evening, at
the age of 98 years. She moved to
the home OF ner daughter, Mrs.
Florence Dye, Caldwell, a few years
ago, from farm near Renrock. Al
though unable to leave her home for
some years due to her age, Mrs.
Thorla retained great interest in
work of her church, Renrock Metho--
events. She was the mother.in-law
of the late Judge G. O. Dye of Mo-
BILE county. Surviving are the one
daughter, and one son, Silas Thorla,
of Renrock, who is the Democrats
correspondent from that place.
Funeral services will be held at
the Renrock M. p. church, Sunday,
but the time has not yet been set.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
CURTIS BALDING, JR., COMING
BY PLANE TODAY

A telegram received Monday by
Mr.. Curtis Balding of Wolf Creek,
from his son Curtis, jr, stated that
he would arrive by plane to spend
Christmas with his home people.
Mr.. Balding who holds a splendid
position with the Max Miller COM
pany, is located at San Francisco,
Calf, and he has but limited time
off, hence his reason for the plane
trip. He left California Wednesday
evening, and is due to arrive in Co.
lumbus today at $50, and his peo
pie will meet him there. Mr.. Bald
ing's wife is spending the holidays
in Germany with her parents Mr.
Balding's father, who is 84 years Of
age, is in rather poor health.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
EDWIN OSBORN CLAIMED
BY DEATH

Mr.. Edwin Osborn sc, well known
farmer of Blue Rock township, Mus
kingum county, passed away last
Thursday evening at O'Clock, fol-
lowing an extended illness due to
paralysis. His entire life was spent
in Blue Rock township. He was q
member of the Gaysport Methodist
Episcopal church. Besides his wife,
Mrs. Clara e. Coleman Osborn, he
is survived by seven children-Mrs.
May Worstall of Blue Rock; Ray
Osborn of Newark; Mrs. H. Rayner
of Gaysport; Harry, Orville. Nor
man and Wilma of the home, and
two grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted
at the Gaysport M. e. church Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock, with Rev.
Hollis Greene officiating. Inter.
ment was made in the Gaysport
cemetery
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
MRS. OFFENBACHER DIES

Mrs. William Offenbacher, 72,
near Blue Rock, died Friday even
ing at 6 o'clock, following a week s
illness from liver trouble. To
mourn their loss is the husband and
six children-Leslie and Robert of
Detroit: Mrs. Ellen Russell and Mrs
Chas. Stone, of Blue Rock, and Her.
man and Lola of the home. Other
survivors are a sister, Mrs. Anna
Dilts, and three brothers, William,
Charles and Robert Sewers, all of
RosevilIe.
Funeral services were held Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock, at the
late residence, conducted by Rev.
Yost, and interment made in the
Duncan Falls cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
Low BIDDERS ON ROADS

With a bid of $55,934, Adams
Bros, of GAINESVILLE, were low bid
ders on the state highway federal
aid project, through Pennsville. The
estimated cost was $61,079. This
road is to be constructed of concrete.
The same contracting company sub
mitted the lowest bid for the I'M
movement of the McCOnnelsville-
Caldwell and Caldwell-WoOdsf
road. Their bid was $5O,150; esti-
mated cost, $59,494. This is an
emergency relief project.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
Henry VOightIander Very Ill

The many friends of Henry
Voightlander will be sorry to learn
that he is in very poor health, and
is in the veterans hospital at Hines,
III. He is a son~in-law of Mrs. Fan
ny Gorrell of this place His wife
was Miss Cleo Gorrell. Their home
who served in the World war, was
patient here at Rocky Glen sanator
ium in the year 1920, and later was
a partner in the electrical business
here with James Flanagan.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
CUMBERLEDGE RITES

Miss Kenyon Best, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Eldridge ('Tull'C
Best of upper Malta, and Mr.. Ken
meth Cumberledge, son of Mr. and
Mrs. S. A. Cumberledge, of Center
Point. w. Va, were married here
Saturday afternoon at 4 O'Clock. at
the parsonage of the Main Street
Church of Christ, with the pastor
Rev. Harry Wilson officiating. The
brides gown was blue with match
ing accessories. She is a graduate
of M. & NJ. high school, and is an
attractive, talented young woman,
and is an active member of the Main
Street Church Of Christ. Her hus-
band is carpenter by trade Their
plans for the future are indefinite.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
@. S. u. STUDENTS HOME

Members of Ohio State Univer-
sity's record breaking student body
will be arriving home this week for
the vacation period. Among those
from this county who have attended
Ohio State year this year are: From
Chesterhill: Louis Gibbons. George
Newburn; Malta, Jean Cook, Austin
Coulson, Philip Manly; Pennsville,
Floyd Abel, Fred Abel, Howard
Hooper; Stockport, Ivan Ball, VIM.
White; McConnelsville, George Bar
rett, Erma Blackburn, Dee Dunkle.
Donivan Gilliland, Marguerite Har
desty, James Jenkins, Dean Mallett.
Arabelle Reed, Francis Robinson,
Dale Strong.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
WIDOW OF CHARLES BAKER
DIES NEAR GLOUSTER

Mrs Helen Baker, widow of Chas.
Baker, well known resident of Ho-
mer township, route IS, passed away
Sunday night, following a long i'll
ness with general infirmities and
complications. Surviving her are
three daughters-Mrs. N. j. Moody,
of the home; Mrs. Ote Lowell, of the
same locality, and Mrs. Dora WOoley
of Athens. Mrs Bakers husband.
who died Dec. 1, 1885, was a broth
er of the late Mrs. Eva Sheridan,
who was the first wife of A. p
Sheridan, prominent resident Of
this place, and was the mother Of
Frank Sheridan of Portsmouth.
Funeral services were conducted
at the family home in Homer town
ship, Wednesday afternoon at 1880
o'clock. Burial was made in Maple.
wood cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
DEE DUNKLE ON O. S. U.
FRESHMAN TEAM

Dee Dunkle of Bristol township,
is included among the 65 members
of Ohio State University's freshman
football squad this year, who haze
received numerals for good work
the past few months. The list, rec
commended by Freshman Coach Fritz
Mackey, has just been approved by
the university's athletic board. Dun
kle is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Dunkle.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
PUMP HOUSE BURNS ON
GROUSE FARM

The pump house on the J. r.
Grouse farm on the north river
road, formerly the DR.. F. d. Barker
place, was destroyed by fire last
Thursday about noon. Housed in
the building were an engine and
force pump, used for supplying wa
ter to the entire farm. 1t is be-
lieved that the fire started from the
engine which was running at the
time the blaze was discovered. The
local firemen responded, but the
building was too far gone to save.
The engine was practically ruined,
but the pump was not much DAM
aged
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
MISS ADDIE LAWRENCE BETTER

Miss Addie Lawrence of East
Bloom, well known school teacher,
who has been suffering with septic
sore throat, but quarantined as a
scarlet fever suspect, and was SER
iously i'll for ten days, is now show.
ing rapid improvement. Her father,
E. T. Lawrence, who has been in
very poor health, is some better.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
ROADS IN MANCHESTER
TO BE IMPROVED

The county commissioners and
Manchester township trustees enter.
ed into an agreement Wednesday, to
resurface township roads 27 and 63,
Manchester township, which cou-
meet state highway numbers rs and
rs. The trustees agree to pay $400
and the county the remainder of the
cost, to the amount of 600 cubic
Yards of crushed stone.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
DANA BARKER TO WED
DECEMBER 26

Last Sundays Columbus Dispatch
carried the picture of Miss Mar
jorie Jane Ward, whose wedding TO
Charles Dana Barker, will take place
quietly Sunday, Dec 26, at the
home of the bride elects parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ward. Miss Ward
is a former student nurse at the
White Cross hospital, Columbus,
and Mr. Barker who is a son of DR..
Fred d. Barker, of Granville, is a
graduate of Denison university,
Granville. He has often visited here
with his aunt, Mrs. T.. d. Shafer,
and other relatives. They will re-
side in Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
ON 0. S. U. STAFF

The Agricultural Student, pup.
lished by students in Ohio State
University's college of agriculture,
goes this year to parents as we'll as
to students in that college. The
staff includes: j. Carlton Jenkins, of
Meigs, son of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. T.
Jenkins
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
CHILD DIES OF PNEUMONIA

Betty Margene, II months old
daughter of Louise Ashton, died at
o'clock Tuesday evening, after a
weeks illness from pneumonia. She
is survived by her mother, one
brother and the grandmother, Mrs.
Rilla Ashton at whose home funer-
al services were held, conducted by
Rev. r. H. Hoy, Wednesday morn
ing. Interment at McConnelsville
cemetery.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
THE WEATHER.

The total rainfall for the past
week, as reported by our official
weather observer, Floyd Davis, was
2.16 inches. Rainfall for the 1917.
Is was two inches. The maximum
and minimum temperatures for the
week follow: Dec. 16, 48-35; 18th,
$500; 18th, 54-35; 10Th, 1891;
goth, 35-23; 21st, 41~29; 22nd, A.
35.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
II. I'll. LAWRENCE HAS
BLOOD POISON

Mr.. Russell H. Lawrence, well
known barber of this place, has
been suffering with blood poisoning
in his leg, which started from q
small scratch above his ankle. He
is showing improvement, but is still
confined to his home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
Deaths Toll

Dec. 10 to 23, 1887

Dec. 16 to 23, 1887
Mrs. VIM. Offenbacher, Blue Rock.
Mrs. Lucy Shields. Chauncey.
Con Spencer, McConnelsville
Mrs. Helen Baker, Homer TIP.
James Dew, Corning.
Mrs. Wood Smith, Bristol TIP.
Betty M. Ashton, McConnelsville.
George Wymer, Chesterhill.
John G. Milligan, Crooksville.
Edwin Osborn, Rural Dale.
Mrs. Mary Dewitt, McConnelsville.
Mrs. Sarah Thorla, Caldwell.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
DIVORCED DECEMBER 8
REMARKED DEC. 10

Edgar Duncan and Mrs. Freda
Duncan were married last Thursday.
On Dec. 3, Mr.. Duncan was granted
court on grounds Of gross neglect
OF duty The case was contested.
They reside not far from Joy, and
have two children, aged three and
two years Of age.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
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MRS. EDNA HANN HOME

Mrs Edna Ham who fractured
her hip eight weeks ago, following
which she was taken to Bethesda
hospital, GAINESVILLE, for treatment,
is not doing we'll, and Wednesday
was brought to her home here, by
ambulance.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
CAPT. TRAVIS ABOUT THE SAME

Captain Irven Travis who is suf--
fering with prostate trouble, re-
mains about the same. His condi-
ton is not considered serious.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
McCONNELSVILL BY AIR IN
COLUMBUS DISPATCH DEC. 20

For some weeks the Columbus
Sunday Dispatch has been carrying
pictures taken from the air of cities
and towns of the state. Next Sun
day, Dec. 26, McConnelsville will
appear
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
MISC EORn III.

Miss Virginia Ford, student nurse
at Good Samaritan hospital, Zanes-
vile, who was taken Ill recently,
expected to undergo an operation
of this place.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23

The Muskingum Conservancy dis
trict court in session Monday at New
Philadelphia approved a property
levy of so percent of estimated food
protection benefits, expected to raise
$5,75O,000. The levy will form the
basis for special assessment bond
issue, probably extending over 80
years, to be retired by annual col.
lections In II counties.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
ADDRESSES ROTARIANS

At the regular meeting of the Ro-
tary club held last Friday evening
at the Malta hotel, DR.. d. G. Ralston
was the speaker. He gave a very
interesting report of his recent trip
to California
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23

The Malta Manufacturing com
pany which has been closed down
for several weeks, will likely open
up within a week or so.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23

Mrs. Carl Drake, near Hopewell,
west side, who has been in poor
health for some time, is showing u
little improvement. Miss Eva Nc
Elfresh is the special nurse in
charge
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23
APPENDICITIS OPERATION

Mrs. Rufus Lindimore of Eagle
port is recovering nicely from an ap-
pendicitis operation she underwent
Sunday night at Bethesda hospital.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23

Mrs. w. M Newton, of Malta, who
has been suffering with whoOping
cough and complications, remains
in quite a serious condition. Mrs.
Newton states that this is her sec
ond attack of whooping cough, hau-
ing had an attack when a child.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23

Billie eastman Of Columbus, and
brothers Bobbie and Dickie who are
attending the academy at Fayette-
vile, near Cincinnati, came Wednes-
day and will spend the holidays with
their aunts, Mrs. Margaret Curran
and Mrs Fred Tavenner.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1937-12-23

Mr.. HI. C. Cook has returned to
his home in Malta, after business
trip to Wheeling, w. Va.
Evening star., 1937-07-06
Approximate Hourly and Total Sales on N. 7.

Approximate Hourly and Total Sales NJ T. Exchange
1900 A.M.---- $4,000 1890 Noon.----- $4,000
100 PM $40 900 200 Pm. ----- 1000 900
Total Sales for the day. 1,410O0O
Dividend the table the annual
cash
larations.
sunit Of trading less than 100 shares tAnnual rate
not including Paid Paid this
Oompanies reported rscevership
H dividend.
Evening star., 1937-07-06
Stock Averages
BY VICTOR EUBANK,

NEW YORK, July 6.-Stocks pushed
forward in determined rally today
as an accumulation of post-holiday
buying orders found offerings sparse.
Gains ranged from fractions to more
than points. Steels we're at the
forefront as reports came in of the
return Of many workers in the strike
area and second increase of so cents
ton in scrap prices in five days
Every section of the list improved
in the most active session the market
has seen in many weeks. Rails, mo-
tors, farm implements and oils were in
demand, as were aircrafts and rub
bers
Coppers and specialties, although
less active, moved forward.
There was some short covering.
brokers said. Proflt-taking was easily
absorbed and most of the leaders fin
ished near their tops for the day.
Transactions approximated l,4Oo,-
900 shares.
u. S. Steel, actively traded, ended
around points ahead Case added
about and many Of the other leaders
were well ahead. Chrysler was in
demand
Activity was notable from the start,
and while there were periods of dull
ness, the pace was faster than has
been seen on the floor for some time.
Stocks that we're liked during the
session included Bethlehem. Inland
Steel, Youngstown Sheet & Tube, Re-
public, Chrysler, General Motors,
Santa Fe. Southern Railway, Pennsyl-
vanla Railroad. New York Central,
Anaconda, Kennecott, American
Smelling, International Nickel, Mont
gomery Ward, Sears Roebuck. Good
year, U. S. Rubber, Boeing, Douglas
Aircraft, United Aircraft, American
Can, Westinghouse, General Electric,
Phillip Morris, Union Carbide and
LoeW's.
Others to advance were American
Telephone, Case, International Har-
Vester, Deere, Western Union, North
American, Public Service of New Jer-
sey, Amerada, Phillips Petroleum. In
dustrlal Rayon National Cash Regis
ter and Du Pont.
Evening star., 1937-07-06

By Private Wire Direct to The Star.
iew York markets daylight savins time
Evening star., 1937-07-06
CARRIER is AUTHORIZED
TO ISSUE NEW STOCK
1y the Associated Press

~ the Associated Press.
The Interstate Commerce Commits
sion authorized the Butte, Anaconda
and Pacific Railway Co. to issue up
to $2,50o,000 of capital stock
The stock will be sold at 1887 per
cent of par and the proceeds applied
to reduction on August l of 81, ,491,- =
900 Of the company's first mortgage
3 Per cent S0-year sinking fund gold
bonds and for replacement Of capital
expenditures.
Evening star., 1937-07-06
CHICAGO GRAIN
Fy the Associated Press.

CHICAGO, July 6.-Late heavy
proht-taklng sales that for the most
part came from Eastern sources led
10 sudden setbacks of wheat prices
today near the end of trading.
The late reactions of wheat followed
upturns to new peak prices for the
session. Pessimistic crop reports from
North American wheat areas, both
winter and Spring, continued. with
trade attention focused largely on
black rust developments.
AT the close wheat was unchanged
to II. lower compared with SATURDAYS
hnlsh; July, l.24-l,24as; September.
10 2o's-l.26; corn unchanged to 2as
hleher; July, l.25l2-7.; September,
1854, and oats unchanged to /,
off.
Evening star., 1937-07-06
CASH REGISTER SALES
DROP DURING JUNE
By the Associated Press,

NEW YORK, July 6.-National Cash
Register Co., Dayton, Ohio, reported
today decrease of 6.6 per cent In
gross domestic orders for June COM
pared with the same month last year.
but for the six months showed an in
crease OF 24.9 per cent over the like
1896 period.
June orders totaled s2,s4l, $50 against
s3,147775 in June, 1896.
For the six months this year orders
amounted to s16,l54,875, compared
with sl2,934.l00 last year.