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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1928

Page

2

Meigs County Poultrymen to Hear Cray on Chick Rearing

Poultrymen across Meigs County will attend three meetings next Wednesday and Thursday led by Br. B. Cray of Ohio State University. The Grow Healthy Chicks program, organized by county agent George W. Kreller, brings Cray to share current breeding, feeding and management advances.

Pomeroy Meles County BR. B. Cray Ohio State University Mr. Cray Meigs County George W. Kreller Hemlock Grove

Wool expert will address meeting here

J. J. Walker field secretary of the Ohio Wool Growers' Cooperative Association will speak at a banquet sponsored by the Farm Bureau in Hotel Berry Friday night at 6:30. Walker, a noted Ohio sheep and wool grower, helped found the Ohio Wool Growers' Cooperative and served as field secretary and wool marketing specialist. He recently spent eight months abroad studying production and marketing in Australia and other regions and is currently visiting Ohio for marketing plan development for the 1925 clip. The banquet is open to wool growers and interested men and wives. Amesville Quartet will provide music. further details from T. H. Johnson, county extension agent.

Australia Athens County J. J. Walker Ohio Wool Growers’ Cooperative Association Hotel Berry Walker Ohio Ohio Wool Growers’ Co- Operative Association Hilo Farm Burea Us Amesville T. H. Johnson

Detectives Search For Body Of Boy In Los Angeles Hills

Detectives hunted in the hills and ravines near Lincoln Park for the body of Walter Callins a year old son of a prison convict. Police questioned belief he was murdered as the boy had vanished four days ago. A 30 officer squad was ordered to mass the area.

Los Angeles Calif Lincoln Park Walter Callins Meeks

Middleport sees small loss as men move to Bucyrus

Middleport will lose only about three families by relocation to Bucyrus as workers depart. Oscar Klein and several others who went to Bucyrus for work on April first returned home after a weekend in Bucyrus, with only single men or nearby residents remaining.

Middleport Bucyrus Oscar Klein

Widow Ellen Scott 81 Dies of Pneumonia in Pomeroy

Mrs Ellen Scott widow of Alexander Scott and twin sister of Ellis Rife of Cheshire died at Old Begger Thursday after a weeklong illness from pneumonia. Aged 81, she was an old soldier's widow with Easter burial ties in the family, burial set at Old Kyger church.

Pomeroy Ellen Scott Alexander Scott Old Begger Ellis Rife Cheshire Wolfram Rife Ryger Leroy Old Kyger Church Pomefroy William Fisher Minersville Welsonville Inlay Dave Sivans Columbus Lions Dana Lloyd Wilbur Reeves Edger Tansite Blanche Church Cleveland

Several Appear in Court of Mayor

Several Athens residents appeared in Mayor Alex Moore Stiurdas court after guilty pleas or charges. Harry Bolin was fined 15 dollars and costs for intorsecation. Carl Partlowe paid 10 dollars and costs for returbing the peace. Duane Landis faced 1529 dollars total for disturbing a public gathering. Landis and Partlowe were arrested by Captain Manle.

Harry Bolin Athens Alex Moore Stiurdas Bolin Herb Parker Charles Maple Carl Partlowe iPeace Duane Landis Amd Landis Partlowe Manle Bosd Sid

Irank Conferred on Four Candidates by Fides Lodge

Four candidates received the rank of Page Thursday night through Fides Lodge No. 210 Knights of Pythias in Middleport. Visitors from Vinton and Cheshire attended. County Deputy David B. Durst announced a special program for Saturday at Chester to inspect Shade Valley Lodge No. 528, with further inspections planned at Long Bottom, Tuppers Plains, Racine, and Dyesville, ahead of a county convention.

Middleport Fides Lodge No Knights of Pything Vinton Cheshire David B. Durst Chester Shade Valley Lodge No Long Bottom Tuppers Plains Racine Dyesville

Two Million Foot Gasser Drilled Friday

Pomeroy April 7 The Cabin Oil company drilled a two million foot gasser on the Reuters farm at Ball Run yesterday. The Coal Hollow Gas and Oil company drilled another gas and oil well on the Burdette farm in the Thomas Fork region. The well has been shot but not cleaned out yet and is believed to be a mood gasser and an oil well of considerable value. Both companies are local men and hold acreage under lease in the field.

Pomeroy Cabin | Oil Company Ball Run Coal Hollow Gas and Oil Company Burdette Euch Thomas Fork Iease

Register check clears name in question

Mr Parker stated no registration matched the name in dispute while officials probe the claim and pursue possible responsible parties. The inquiry focuses on the held records and any misentry in the registry as investigators review the matter.

Michit Mr. Parker Puole iMans Sefarmatory Vollee

Death of Joseph Lenhardt in St Louis

W T Benhardt reports the death Friday morning of his father Joseph Lenhardt in St Louis Nebraska where he had been called due to illness. Death followed a stroke he suffered about a month earlier. Funeral services will be held Monday from Collings funeral home in St Louis.

W. T. Benhardt R. and C Athens RAS Joseph Lenhardt St Louis Collings St. Louis Middleport Apa Callud Lucile Dios Amos Rowe Columbus Phlippine Islands Mildred Rowe Wise Towe

Parts Lead 10 Arrest Chicago

An arrest in Chicago involved Mrs Ada Stenson after an incident described as wearing a distinctive item, triggering suspicion leading to her detention. Police did not release further details pending investigation.

Chicago Iter Ada Stenson

Middleport Auto Club to host bi monthly meeting

Officers of the Auto Club will speak at the Middleport Community Club semmi monthly gathering at the Knights of Pythias lodge. Southeast Ohio Motor Club officials will discuss benefits for motorists locally and the club plans to form a Middleport branch. The meeting begins at seven with attendance expected from motorists and locals.

Auto Club Middleport Community Club Fides Lodge Knights Fof Pytmus Ohio Bel Motor Club Southeast Ohio Motor Club Athens Meigs Vinton Alex M. Moore Robert A. Miller Middleport H. N. Burgett D. A Fisher The Fisher Transfer Company

Excursions Expected to Draw Large Summer Crowds

Pomeroy Api Sion business on Ohio river steamers anticipates higher demand than any prior season despite river boat accidents. Large parties have already booked trips. A first trip near Pomeroy on Thursday evening collided with a Pittsburgh school teachers group. One passenger injured in the incident at Point Pleasant. Captain Deegle assisted after the capsizing.

Pomeroy API Sion Senate Cordill Pittsburgh Deegle Point Pleasant

Market Is Success

MIDDLEPORT April 1 The Legion auxiliary market Saturday was a big success and unusual were the baskets and other articles in the sale made by the soldier boys at the military hospital at Chillicothe. The Legion women are holding markets and circles. the funds go to the building fund of the American Legion boys.

Middleport Legion Auxiliary Soldier Boys Chillicothe Legion American Legion Boys American Legion Home

Lawrence Graham visits sister after Navy discharge in MIddleport

Lawrence Graham returns to Ohio after a Navy discharge and two and a half years in the Philippines. He plans to settle in Ohio if suitable employment is found, staying with his sister Mrs George Tewksbury and family. This is his first return to Ohio since 1924.

Middleport Lawrence Graham George Tewksbury Graham Navy Philippines Ohio

Court Refuses Damages In Auto Wreck Case

Pomeroy April 7 The common pleas court heard a $500 suit by M. Byers of Racine against Leonard Hamm of Nease Settlement over a New Year’s Day auto collision at the long fill below Syracuse. Byers contends Hamm drove recklessly. Hamm denies fault. Jury awarded no damages and Davis costs to Byers.

Pomeroy Common Pleas M. Byers Racine Leonard Hamm Nease Syracuse Byers Jennie Hamm Os Edwards Brers

Auto Run Increases Mileage With New Device

Automobile engineers claim a novel nucleus device fits all cars boosting mileage to 59 miles per gallon. Thousands report not only fuel savings but quicker pickup and smoother running with reduced carbon. A Milwaukee address offers a free device and promises earnings for referrals.

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