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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1927

Page

7

Seniors Sell Magazines to Fund Yearbook at Athens High

Three teams of Athens high school seniors compete to sell Curtiss publications Country Gentleman Ladies Home Journal and The Saturday Evening Post to raise funds for the senior yearbook. Fifty cents per subscription goes to the school. Elmer Norris is business manager with Helen Roush Olive Carpenter and Elizabeth Hughes leading the Buccaneer Pirates and Sea Dogs teams. The Sea Dogs lead as the contest runs from yesterday noon until next Tuesday noon April 19. Prizes await top sellers.

Athens High School Curtiss Country Gentleman Ladies’ Home Journal Saturday Evening Post Elmer Norris Helen Roush Buccaneer Olive Carpenter Pirates Elizabeth Hughes Sea Dogs

Curtis Store heir picks Billy as ward for a year

In AY APRIL 12 1927 a Curtis Store owner plans to place Billy Wells and two other girls as wards for a year. Billy's musical talent grows as her violin arrives from her benefactor. Clay Curtis doubts the plan but grows closer to Billy as tensions with work and romance unfold.

Big Curtis Billy Wells DA LO Max Winnie Shelton Billy Clay Curtis Clay Wells Curtis Ice Winn Dalhart Romaine T. Q Nyda Lomax Mrs. Wells Europe Mr. Curtin Curtis’ Ward Navratil New York Ralph Truman

Live Stock Market Results from Pittsburgh and Cincinnati

Pittsburgh and Cincinnati livestock markets report hogs receipts around 4 000 and 2 900 with steady to mixed prices. Cattle calves and vealers show varied bids while sheep and lambs trend mixed with top figures listed for fat lambs and cull stock across both cities.

Pittsburgh Pet Guecere Hanes Cincinnati

Markets Report Mixed Produce Butter Prices and Wool Trade

Cleveland produce markets unchanged while Cincinnati prices show slight declines in butter and fresh firsts. Wool prices firm in Boston as stocks stay tight with higher mill inquiries and knitter activity.

Cincinnati

Grain price notes from Toledo Apr 1 market report

An OCR fragment from Toledo lists wheat at 1.31, No 2, with cash and futures figures. mentions Clover, Timothy, and various contract months such as Oct April May. appears to be a futures style market note with multiple price entries but is incomplete and lacks full context.

Toledo Wrimothy Oa Ia Ae

District schools yield to centralized education control

The district school is moving off the stage of American education as the bureau of education concludes a more centralized system of control will govern. The report highlights the shift in governance and administration of schooling.

Bureau of Education

Radio Vision Forecast Bridges US and Europe Broadcasts

Dr J H Dellinger chief of the radio section at the Bureau of Standards says European audiences will soon see and hear prominent speakers and radio programs from the United States. This advancement promises broader international radio access and exchange.

United States J. H. Dellinger Bureau of Standards

Philippine bureau approves thirty year trade mark registrations

The Philippine bureau of commerce and industry has authorized extending thirty year registrations of American trademarks in the Philippines as valid. The decision confirms the legal validity of these marks under local trade law and safeguards rights for brand owners.

Philippines Philippine Bureau of Commerce and Industry

Leaders abandon plan to end session this week in Columbus

Columbus April 12 leaders of the general assembly shelved efforts to wind up the current legislative session by week’s end. The move signals a protracted adjournment as lawmakers face remaining work and votes.

Columbus General Assembly

Senator Fess Deliberates on Senate Committee Seat

Senator Fess, departing for Washington, has not decided whether to accept a possible appointment to the senatorial committee investigating campaign expenditures. He did not commit to accepting if offered.

Yellow Springs Fess Washington

Dispute Over Woman Said To Drive Slaying Probe

In Bucyrus on April 12 authorities consider a love triangle as the probable motive in the slaying of Clarence, whose body was found in a parked car. Police investigations focus on interpersonal tensions and potential suspects.

Bucyrus Clarence We

Renewed Move to Defeat Dodd Bill Ahead of Action

A renewed attempt to block Senator Dodd's bill moves forward after passage in both houses but awaits signature. The measure, opposed by several groups, faces pivotal votes as supporters rally for final approval.

Columbus U.R House of Representatives C. E. Knapp Medina Donahey Knapp House Gray Senate Charles Jones Jackson County Public Utilities Commission

Littler Bakery in Athens Keeps Growing Family Ties

Thomas Littler of Athens marks twenty third anniversary of his bakery with three more sons in the baking trade. Clyde and Hilber Littler drive for the business in Athens while Herbert works in Johnstown. Clarence assists his father, Harley coaches in Youngstown, and a daughter, Mrs. Robert Davidson, resides in Logan.

Thomas Littler Athens Mr. Littler Clyde Hilber Herbert Johnstown Clarence Harley Youngstown Robert Davidson Logan

Waitress Beaters Fined in Dennison Case

April 12 Chester Ittinger and his brother were fined after an episode in which two men severely beat a waitress, Mrs Bell Diten t easey GEN. A smuggler captured PITTSBURGH by a frontier guard at Chiasso. sixty two small coal coins and a bag of gold worth 40 000 dollars were seized.

Pittsburgh Chiasso U.R

Pittsburgh Firms Accept Jacksonville Wage Scale

About 3,000 workers across Pittsburgh district companies will keep operating under the Jacksonville wage scale after announcements at United Mine Workers headquarters.

Pittsburgh Jacksonville United Mine Workers

Chauncey Junior Class Stages She Stoops to Conquer

Chauncey high school junior English class presented She Stoops to Conquer in five acts last evening in the high school auditorium. A large crowd attended. cast included Oscar Boyd Ronald Robinette Dwight Adams Clifford Omen Donald O Neal Charley McCall Everett Andrews Ernestine Mingus Elizabeth Kaszonyi Eleanor Minister Hannah Noble Abeta Cline Agnes Cunningham Esther Fiske Esther Fewell Alma Fennell. High school girls sang between acts.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Oscar Boyd Ronald Robinette Dwight Adams Clifford Omen Donald O'Neal Charley McCall Everett Andrews Ernestine Mingus Elizabeth Kaszonyi Eleanor Minister Hannah Noble Aberta Cline Agnes Cunningham Esther Fiske

Hollas Stalder Resumes Work After Illness

Hollas Stalder returns to his senior high school class and resumes managing the Messenger delivery route in Chauncee after recovering from influenza. Emmet Sutton covered his route during the illness.

Chauncey

Local residents visit kin in nearby towns over weekend

Mr and Mrs G L Beckler of Hiram Ohio spent the winter in Stanton W Va and were in Chauncey Saturday and Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs William Beckler and Mr and Mrs Harvey Nye. Eldon Sapp Columbus formerly Chauncey spent Sunday here. Miss Hazel Conrad Athens visited her aunt Mrs Ben Fielder. Miss Helen Dorr near Chauncey visited Columbus. Miss Mary Evans Corning spent Sunday with Miss Neva Ferrer. Mr and Mrs Karl Gardner Chauncey visited relatives in Columbus. Clarence Patton and Milton Patton visited in Wellston and Chauncey with relatives including Mr and Mrs Clarence McCafferty.

G. L. Beckler Hiram Ohio Stanton W. Va Chauncey William Beckler Main A Harvey Nye High Street Eldon Sapp Columbus Hazel Conrad Athens Ben Fielder Helen Dorr Near Chauncey Mary Evans Corning Neva Ferrer Karl Gardner Clarence Patton Wellston Milton Patton Clarence McCafferty

Corning Autos Collision Injures Four on Return Trip

In Corning a car driven by Ben Nichols collided with a coupe driven by Dewight Watt of Crooksville. Mrs Nichols was thrown through the windshield and injured. Mrs Thomas, Mrs Palmer, and their daughter Lorene sustained minor injuries. All drivers were unhurt and both cars damaged. The Nichols and Thomas families are related. Luncheon followed for twenty one guests including four Congo visitors.

Corning Ben Nichols Tom Thomas Bert Palmer Lorene Trimble Zanesville Nichols Dewight Watt Crooksville Congo

Mrs. Miller Freed on Bond After Husband Killing Claim

In Cincinnati on April 12 Mrs. Mary Miller described as claiming she killed her husband Emmett Miller to save herself was released on a $1 000 bond.

Cincinnati Mary Miller Emmett Miller

Oklahoma seeks extradition of long hunted murder suspect

Will Watterson, pursued for 21 to 24 years in connection with a murder at Tishomingo Oklahoma, was believed dead until recently when it was learned he is imprisoned in a Nevada penitentiary. Gov Johnston has requested extradition.

Will Watterson Tishomingo Okla Nevada Gov. Johnston Oklahoma

Corning High School Announces 24 Graduates This Year

The Corning high school class of 24 will graduate this year. Named graduates include Margaret Mason Robert Spence Alice Mae Welling Pryce Dunlap Ann Hardy Margaret Rodgers John Friedlinghaus Alice Leroy Dorothy Young Lurline Stallsmith Lon Keller Lorena Baughman Gertrude Ryan Victor Goodman Louise Weaver Helen Marshall Herbert Heartly Mary Preston Hazel Preston Alberta Bryan Vernice Allen and Julia Conley.

Corning Corning High School Margaret Mason Robert Spence Alice Mae Welling Pryce Dunlap Ann Hardy Margaret Rodgers John Friedlinghaus Alice Leroy Dorothy Young Lurline Stallsmith Lon Keller Lorena Baughman Gertrude Ryan Victor Goodman Louise Weaver Helen Marshall Herbert Heartly Mary Preston Hazel Preston Alberta Bryan Vernice Allen Julia Conley

Mrs Rogers Hosts Women’s Missionary Society Action

Mrs Emmett Rogers entertained the Women's Home Missionary Society at her home on Friday evening. After devotionals the group enjoyed a program by members, including a duet by Mrs Dunlap and Mrs Geyton.

Rogers Corning Emmett Rogers Woman’s Home Missionary Society Dunlap Geyton

Local Residents Note Visits and Medical Updates

Miss Ethel Cook visits as infant son of Mr and Mrs Ray Latta shows improvement after serious illness. Families near Glouster host guests including Ernest Byers and children and John Pettigrew from Ohio University. Visitors from Otterbein College and Shawnee stop by. Messages report Lena Lassett recovering slowly after operation at Good Samaritan hospital Zanesville. Francis Clifford and Catherine Hillis guest with P H Clifford family in New Lexington.

Ethel Cook Columbus Ray Latta Ernest Byers Glouster Byers W. H. Matson John Pettigrew Ohio University Athens Hugh Pettigrew Mildred Marshall Westerville Bert Marshall Otterbein College Lavern Spence Tom Spence Albert Schlengerman Shawnee Ray Peyton P. H. Clifford Henry Marren Mary Zita Emma Leimer Maurice Clifford New Lexington I. J. Ryan Ryan Grant Hospital Henry Lassett Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Lena Francis Clifford Catherine Hillis

Suede Gardenia in Brsa White and Idenia Details

The text describes a suede flower named Suede Gardenia associated with Brsa white gray or beige colors. Idenia features black patent leaves.

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