Camp Days Set for 4-H in Athens County
Athens county 4-H plans a four day camp August 13 to 18 above Kimberly on the Carbondale pike, with T. H. Johnson and Robert Lang leading tents, cook shacks, and a big base diamond. Activities include flag raising, basket weaving, tests, swimming, volleyball, and vesper services around the council fire under Indian tribe themed camp structure.
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Ana
Athens County
Kimberly
Carbondale Pike
Conault Church
T. H. Johnson
Athens
Robert Lang
Logan
Stris
Corn growers to have 1928 crop inspected for seed
Ohio Seed Improvement officials announce field inspection of corn for certification next year. Applications for field inspection must reach the association at Ohio State University by mid August, with inspections in September and a second average inspection in January. The program follows wheat field actions.
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Ohio Seed Improvement Association
Ohio State University
Tnsn
Fielia O Hio
Grading Standards for Canned Goods Aimed at Shoppers
Canners and retailers prepare to use government grades under the Warehouse Act to certify canned tomatoes corn and peas. The U S Department of Agriculture and the National Association of Canners helped set standards so warehouse receipts reflect true value. The move seeks to aid housewives and lenders by clear grade labeling and collateral value.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Standardization Committee
National Association of Canners
United States Department of Articulture
Federal Valley Livestock Club Brings Clubs Spirit Alive
All members attended the latest meeting at Harmon Kierns home seven miles from Amesville on a dirt road. Four youths traveled about ten miles to reach the gathering, showcasing notable club spirit and hospitality celebrated by the Farm Editor.
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Federal Valley Livestock Club
Harmon Keirns
Amesville
Kierns
Busy Bee Girls Plan Vacation in Ohio 4-H Club Notes
Busy Bee 4-H club of Canaanville outlines upcoming meetings with Berneta Smart Helen Hanning and Thelma Bean on the program committee. Decorations for Athens county fair float include Leta Marquis Dora Thompson Ina Page Gaul Helen L Hayes and Phylis Channel. Muffins and cake served, demonstrations held, and guests Mrs Holenich Elizabeth Pugh Mrs John Smart. The group plans a trip to Buckeye Lake and discusses federation banners and county fair displays.
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Canaanville
Berneta Smart
Helen Hanning
Thelma Bean
Athens County Fair
Leta Marquis
Dora Thompson
Inan Page Gaul
Helen L. Hayes
Phylis Channel
Marietta Darnell
Holenich
Elizabeth
John Smart
Blanche Pugh
Buck
Zeve Lake
V. Livesios
Kolenich
Amesville
Jeff Keirns
Gene Work 1 The Feature At Local Fair
A report on Athens County Fair activities notes OY’s and girls in B club work will present exhibits and demonstrations as part of the educational program on August 21. Projects include pottery, garden, food, clothing, pig, poultry, sheep, dairy calf, handiwork, and forestry with liberal merit prizes. The Ball family lives in Armitage and Donald shows a calf at Old Man’s Cave.
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Athens’ County
Eges
Nat
Fair
Corr
Donald
Old Man's Cave
Ball
Arimitage
Pollyanna Armstrong Demonstration At Home Meeting
Pollyanna Armstrong hosted a demonstration at a leader’s home with members including Drances Carpenter Lenor Keney Eva Swick Vera Strode June Armstrong Garnet Sedwick and Pollyanna Armstrong. The event featured a session on how to mitre a coronini by Pollyanna Armstrong, with refreshments provided by Garnet Bedwick and Mrs Lillian Bardin.
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Drances Carpenter
Lenor Keney
Eva Swick
Vera
jStrode
June Armstrong
Garnet,Sedwick
Pollyanna Armstrong
Polivanna Armstrong
Garnet Bedwick
Lillian Bardin
MT. Hermon
County fair exhibits and demonstrations to wow crowds
County extension agent T H Johnson says 4H clubs have worked hard since last year for this year's fair with impressive displays. Secretary Frank Ids le can provide prize lists and details about educational features and premiums. Detours on routes north of the Ohio cited and an electric safety valve warning drivers noted in early automotive safety discussions.
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T. H. Johnson
Frank Idsle
Hasfriver
Ohio
Studbakerea
Athens County Home self supporting through crop sales
The Athens County Children's Home, led by Superintendent and Mrs George Holdren, runs a self supporting operation as farm fields supply crops. Eleven older boys rise at 5 am to tend chores and work fields while older girls handle housework and canning. The 60 residents rely on crops for bread, meat, lard and fruit. gardens include corn beans tomatoes and potatoes.
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Pauline Swanson
Tha
Athens County
George Holdren
Holdren
Little International Echoes Chicago Stock Show At A and M College
Oklahoma A and M College holds a Little International livestock show mirroring Chicago’s premier event. Students select, train, and exhibit college owned pigs horses sheep and cattle, with judges rating show condition and improvement. Professor W L Blizzard heads the annual event, producing crowded attendance and best in class cups for winners.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Mexico
Oklahoma A4
M. College
Stillwater
Little International
W. L. Blizzard
Oklahoma A. & M. College
The Age Please Step Right Up and Pay Cent Event
A fragment describes a fairground scene with a cent fee per year entering a gate and girls earning four dollars plus some cake and games. Attendees included Mrs McLeod and Mr BE Jolly Stitchers held a party at McLead's home. club members included Mr i Whithy.
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Mrs. McLeod
McLead
I Whithy
Check Up Buyers SAN FANCISCO Aug LI
The Motor Car Dealers association of this city checks up on automobile buyers through an indexing system with a complete sales record for each member. It shows repossessions and repayments since July last year with 1,457 cars at 6 percent of new car repossessions and 75 percent on used cars.
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San Fancisco
Aug
Motor Car Dealers’ Association
Cits
St Yeure
Raf
Standards for motor airplane parts proposed by engineers group
A standards proposal by the Society of Unionve Engineers aims to set costed guidelines for motor airplane parts. The document cites high expenses over the past decade, noting adjustments in federal state county and local road costs amid industry shifts and production pressures.
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Society of Uionve
United States
Spon Dire
Husband forced wife to wash whisky bottles in divorce suit
Mrs. Belle Thomas Erion of Memphis files for divorce from Robert W. Erion claiming he forced her to wash bottles and help in making whisky for 11 years. The petition cites coercive and illegal home brewing work. The couple resides in Memphis Tennessee and the case seeks judicial separation.
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Sweet Home Brew
Memphis
Tenn
Belle Thomas Erion
Robert W. Erion
Deceased Banker Bequeaths Estate In 64 Words
Aug 11 Economical St Clairsville reports J O J Holloway, a deceased banker, disposed of a 1 600 000 estate at a rate of one word per 25 000. The will, containing 64 words, leaves the entire estate to his wife Mary B Holloway amid an English recognition of the sot arink beverage craze.
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ST. Clairsville
J. Oj. Y Holloway
Kgloway
Mary B. Holloway
Amesville 4-H girls discuss float at fair meeting
At the home of Juanetta Linscott the Amesville 4-H club held a meeting called to order by the president. Minutes were read and approved, roll call named favorite books, and several members absent shortened the program. Mary Ellen Heston demonstrated a three hemmed patch. The group discussed last year’s Athens county fair banner and first place float. The meeting adjourned to the home of Miss Helen and Elsie Hixson.
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Juanetta
Linscott
Mary Ellen Heston
Amesvillé
Athens County Fair
Helen
Elsie Hixson
Amesville
Play Giver By 4-H Girl Pre sented At Trimble Church
A four act play titled Play Giver by 4-H Girl was staged at the M. K. R church by the Neat Stitchers 4-H club of Trimble. Cast included Miss Cummings Velma Barstow Rose Marie Marjorie Morrison Randolph King Norma Leadinghouse and others in a community youth production. Prisoners in Mitlersville. Holland Tube Pays More than 750 000 vehicles passed through the new Volland tunnel linking New York and New Jersey under the Hudson River last May. Three fourths were passenger cars.
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M. KR. Church Oy the Neat Stitchers 4-H Club
Trimble
Miss Cummings
Velma Barstow
Rose Marie
Marjorie Morrison
Randolph King
Norma Leadinghouse
Bob Webster
Minnie Lantz
Dolly King
Ada Frances Darling
Beatrix King
Neva Lantz
Mrs. King
Connie Brown
Mrs. Irving
Edna Lantz
Ethiland
Jane Allen
Alebra Raber
Holland Tube
New Volland
New York
New Jersey
Hudson Rivers
Jast Ma
Werg
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