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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1929

Page

2

Hartford vote sheep owners excite town meeting

In Harrisonville Ohio State University sheep expert L A Kauffman spoke at a town meeting about sheep industry issues. A split ticket outcome emerged with Citizens and PeoplE tickets winning varying races for mayor council and school board.

Peoples Ticket Citizens Ticket L. A. Kaufiuar Ohio State Univ Harrisonville Hartford W. Va Meigs County A. Kauffman Hulsimeeting Robert T. Embidten Twilling Kauffman James A Industry Pommroy Kauit Tyers Nani Ayman

Penalties for Killing Song Birds Enforced

Game protectors in this sector report many complaints about robin and other song bird killings. Penalties range from 25 to 200 dollars with strict enforcement upon conviction.

Pomeroy

Livestock Car 10 to Visit Coolville for Sale

C J Blackmun of Ohio State University will speak from the platform car of the Better Dairy Sire Special arriving in Coolville Wednesday morning at 150 AM. A private sale of purebred sires will follow through the Purebred Registry Association with multiple high pedigree bulls featured and a lecture in the special car by Ivan McKethip. The Athens Kiwanis meet Monday night at the Varsity Inn with Prof. A Gubitz giving the address on diversified industries and college research aiding small businesses.

C. J. Blackmun Ohia State University Cool Ville Pride of the Ormsbys Peiigrees Ohio Holstein-Friesian Guernsey Barnes Cherub Goodrich Mourne Cedar Lane Paisgss Chern Avalons Obin Halseed Farms Chagr Paris Ohio Ray Richey Shreve Rosella Czar Ryde Endroline King of Hy Ivan McKethip Ohio State University W. BR. Wintermeyer Bureau of Dairy Industry Department of Alture Stary Af A. Tei Pancoust Purcetlville Virginia Gio Reilroad Mattiemore and Ohio Railroad T Breed Association Athens Kiwanis Varsity Inn Hill Crest HS Crest Inn A. (. Gubitz Economies Ohio Univer M.M. Kerr C.C. Cornell A. J. Whaley

City dog leash ordinance to be enforced this summer

Mayor J. C. Woodworth explained the city will enforce an ordinance requiring dogs to be leashed on streets from April 1 to October 1 to protect gardens and ensure public safety during the summer period.

Popilee Tieat Svayor J. C. Woodworth

Woman Curses Nurses Fined Five Dollars

Tim a Varsey arraigned before Mayor E C Woodworth Friday night accused of breaking a scarlet fever quarantine and using profane language in the nurse Misa Viola Fell presence. The county health officer Dr J M Higgins filed the affidavit and the county nurse pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars with no costs.

Tima Varsey E. C. Woodworth Misa Viola Fell Athen Grahke J. M. Higgins Athens County

Liquor Sale Charged in Dry Agency Case

Police report describes a liquor sale to a dry agent for 100 dollars and arrest of officers and a deputy in a magistrate court proceeding. The incident references W THOM CG James Barroy Swan and KH Porter with bar and monthly installment details noted.

W. Thom James Barroy Swan Caal Hallow Slice i Court KH. Porter Bherily Wilson Ator

Local Women Speak for West Side PTA Notices

Fragmentary copy reports West Side PTA meeting with mentions of Helen Hook and music activities. The text is garbled but indicates a local parent teacher association event with speakers and possible oath or ceremony references.

West Side P. T. A

City cleans up with forty truckloads of debris collected

Athens officials report about 40 truckloads of trash gathered in a two week cleanup drive. G. Runners, deputy director, noted fewer loads than last year as crews finished by Friday night using two trucks after Thursday noon with civic cooperation praised by Mayor Woodworth.

Athens Service Department Athens Bs. C. Woodworth Woodwerth

Road resurfacing work under way in county

County surveyor 7.4 Wilson reports resurfacing on Tach Wily Rod has begun with continuation planned. Chane Limes oversee progress and related road work in the area.

Wilson

Three Syracuse Theft Cases Keep Police Busy

In Omiroev, officers investigate the Hess store burglary with six suspects. Wilbur Harris, 10, of Syracuse, is in Juvenile Court with five others. one boy admitted minor involvement and was released to his father. County officials handle child neglect cases involving Pearl Schwarzewalder and Axiphone, sending four children to the county home while allowing care for a fourteen month old. Copper wire theft from Essex Mine No. 7 leads to multiple arrests, with Joe Re- Kenzie and Russell Johnson identified, while Delbert Monalee and others face charges. George Deem identified in another wiring theft. he admits stealing and selling wire. Several suspects released on bonds as investigations continue.

Omieroy Wilbur Harris Frank Harris Syracuse L. J. Hessi Condit Pearl Schwarzewalder Axiphone Aredwo Fssex Joe Re-Kenzie Russell Johnson Roush J.A. Willock Delbert Welker George Deem Joan Strickland Parkersburg Comling Pomeroy Deem Strickland George Ueem Iie

Hospital Notes and Recital Highlights from April Week

Hospital notes list admissions for appendicitis and other operations in April with names and towns including Simmons McKinney Avenue and Athens. A recital in Middleport features Prof Conrad Selielf and his pupils at the Saxton home. Pomero y reports eighth grade exam scores drawing crowds and upcoming visit by the Columbus Chamber group to Pomeroy in May.

Middleport Conrad Selielf Raymond Saxton Lounst Street A. Pumber Pomeroy

Capital on Boat Sparks WV Capital Fight History

Revival of the capstone tale recalls Wheeling and Charleston clashes over West Virginia’s capital. Tales say ships carried the capital up and down the Ohio during key political dates, with Emma Graham noted in school lore and moves in 1875 and 1885 tied to the tale.

Pomeroy West Virginia Ohio River Wheeling Charleston Meigs County Emma Graham

Death summons H. G. Armstrong

Halley G. Armstrong, 77, a well known Ripley West Virginia attorney, died in a Charleston hospital and was buried in Ripley. He married Mary E. Robinson in Middleport in 1875. A son, Harry Leet Armstrong, is a banker in Los Angeles. He was a 1872 Ripley postmaster, appointed by Grant, and later held several federal posts under Cleveland including director of the Crow Reservation and chief of the Stamp Division. He was a prominent West Virginia Democrat.

Middleport Halley G. Armstrong Ripley W. Va Charleston Mary E. Robinson Harry Leet Armstrong Los Angeles Calif Grant Jackson County Cleveland Crow In

Knights Templar entertain Blue Lodge at Middleport

April 13 Middleport report details the Knights Templar event in the Masonic auditorium with dancing and cards. A ballet luncheon for 500 guests was prepared by Evangeline Chapter No. 173 Eastern Star, and local orchestra music accompanied the affair.

Middleport Knights Templar Blue Lodge Masonic Evangeline Chapter No Order of Eastern Star

How To Heal Sore Legs At Home Free Book

A reclaming flyer advertises a free book titled How To Heal My Sore Legs At Home. It promises guidance on leg recovery and retesting, mentioning a Milwaukee venue and a general health case study.

Megs Goitre Eta Ron Prem Jay Milwaukee

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