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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1927

Page

8

Bounty Farm Agents Discuss Concrete Use On Farms

County agents of Southeastern Ohio met across four sessions in December to discuss farm work focusing on concrete use as the most valuable permanent improvement. Leaders from state extension and engineering departments shared plans for a practical cement program, with emphasis on cost, durability, and farm aesthetics.

Ohio Dour T. H. Johnson Wiles Ofa Lang Lunder Miteheo Department of Agneering Alfurcul Cme Ohm State Ounmsersttn Amd Bo Atuires Portland Cement Aso Non T Thom Geres LS

Fragmented Reflective Verse Fragment Prompts Court Discussion

The readable text presents a garbled mix of religious phrases and scattered names. It hints at a court setting and a meeting with references to a king in a manger and a prophetic birth.

No Weddings in Busy Christmas Period in Athens County

The Athens County Probate court expected a rush for marriage licenses before Christmas but saw only one license issued yesterday. Albert Reynolds, 24, and Bernadine Maxwell, 17, obtained a license at Glouster, with the ceremony at home in Glouster.

Athens County Yester Albert Reynolds Juiner Glouster Bernadine Maxwell

Couple Reunites After Years Apart At County Home

A separated couple from county records reunites at a county home during Christmas week. The tale follows a long estrangement and emotional journey from hardship to a fragile reconciliation, ending with the family gathered for the holiday season and hopes for stability.

Meaty Chratmas Stewart Wes en eae 1 8o great Ghat ee CARsooT poles

Miss Norris Miss Seaman and M also to the music teacher Miss Sning of Ash Nirpene Fed, a student at Olin at Athens, spending her vacation at home here. Mrs Tay Copeland of Wailhans pert, guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Chariton. Ted and Cast Gerham spreading Christmas in Chumbusa. Mrs Dean's parents Mr and Mie id Nive and Air and Mrs Seaman join cheer car with their son most Ecanian of urges W Va. Mrs O England of Pittsburgh Va home for extended visit with sister family Mrs George Cottrill. Virginia Robinson Athens and Vera Robinson Columbus spending vacation here. Miss Lucile Copeland Washington spent holidays here and at New England.

Nirpene Fed Olin Athens Tay Copeland Wailhanspert Chariton Wade Deanan Ted Cast Gerham Chumbusa Dean Mie Nive Seaman W.va England Pustalburgh Aod George Cottrill Virgene Robinson Vera Robinson Columbus Lucile Copeland Washington New England

DIES FRIDAY D. 5. Mere Passes Away in Columbus

The notice reports the death of Mere Passes Away in Columbus at the home of her daughter Mrs C A Biddison. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 pm at Trimble Methodist Episcopal church with burial in Ore Cemetery. Mr McGee had been ill months. his wife died years ago. Three daughters survive. Distress calls reported by Mackay Radio from Shamer Sabina operated by North Alaska Steamship Co.

U.S. Meore Cahumiu Trimble C. A. Biddison Columbus Trmie Methodist Episcopal Church Ore McGee Portland Ore, Dee, Og Mackay Radio and Telegraph Compiang Today North Alaska Steamship Company

Secretary of State Hla Report Details State Finances

December 24. The annual report of Secretary of State Clarence J. Crown is ready for distribution. It covers corporation and automobile divisions with receipts and disbursements, population statistics, township and municipal rosters, and other state data. The Ohio penitentiary Christmas dinner and prison conditions are noted alongside annual meeting plans for the association’s managers in January.

Columbus Clarence J. Crown Lorotrn George M. Neffner IEIS

Army's Christmas Dinner Serves All Ages at Salvation Army

A steady stream of people, many of them children, line the Salvation Army hall for a Christmas meal and gifts. About 119 bags were distributed as volunteers from Millfield and local supporters provided in a community effort. A Salvation Army van organized a Christmas program with recitations, music, and a Santa visit, while other notices announce a Corn 440 association Christmas organization and junior society events at the town hall. New appointments to the state board of agriculture were announced in Columbus.

Salvation Millfield Vlais Santa Claus Corling Corn- 440 Association Eclock Ludwick

Fire Bell Signals City Districts For Fire Alarms

Fire marshal C. J. Allstock explains the city uses a seven district bell code. Each district is signaled by a unique ringing pattern to indicate the blaze location and directs motorists to stop when traffic lights turn amber for an engine departure.

C. J. Allstock District Court Street Athens Buick Mr. Ailstock

New Marshfield High Club Members Hold Christmas Party

Old members of New Marshfield high school boys and girls clubs enjoyed a light party at Mrs. De Dinstroor's home. Dee 21 notes show former teacher Alrs. Winsmoor organized and led the clubs for seven years. Attendees include Florence Chie Gay Celtins Closter Uaton Atha Tepson Mildred Hu Kasel Ha Margaret eras Nanpa and others.

New Marshfield Dee New Marshfield High School de Dinstroor Wemening Winsmoor Glen Florence Chie Gay Celtins Closter Uaton Atha ‘Tewson Mildred Hu Kasel Ha Margaret Eras Nanpa Derrel Nihon Towashen Pred Elbott Shelly Judy Solomonoff Maral Barron Retend McVey Gareret Treat Teed Feeder Danil Trout K All Llewellsn Raymond Liewlyn Maron Jackson Robert Mogalr

Floor prevention plan debated for Zanesville flood control

The Zanesville chamber of commerce and Muskingum valley towns discuss a flood prevention plan with dams and reservoirs to hold back floods and gradually release water after crest. Financing lenses proposed by the chamber and Dayton ports are noted, with work to start soon. A separate appeal challenges a January 9 electrocution sentence for a Cincinnati murder.

Zanesvilgt Zr of Commerce Muskingum Valley Gaged Chambers Muskingum Zanessilla Chamber Dayton TL Ds Mushugum eMerre Chiletms

Santa Discart Elm for Auto-WoL In Snowy Regions

Weather forecast notes that heavy snow limited to Northern New York and areas near Eastern Lake Michigan, with lighter conditions elsewhere. Forecaster R H Weightman cautions Santa’s reindeer may be grounded in northern locales as Christmas Eve approaches.

Santa Claus United States U.S R. H. Weightman Leliever United Press Santa New York Lake Ems New England

Christians Trek to Bethlehem for Christmas Day

Pilgrims from around the world including American prelates march toward the birthplace of Christ in Bethlehem. The grotto bazaar and the star marked site await, as Christian factions share reverent observance while Arabs and Muslims stay aloof from the rites.

Gethalevem Palestine Apostolic Delegate Jesus

Murderer Must Spend Christmas Day in Solitude

Columbus reports that Cleves Lostiner, a murderer, will spend Christmas Day in solitary confinement under a court order. His crime, the murder of Policeman Gaffoey on Christmas, turned a family celebration into tragedy as the sentence of life imprisonment includes solitary confinement on that holiday.

Penatry Columbus Dee John Coverson Cincinnati State Penitentiary Hin Wilson O- Day Prem Lostiner Gaffoey

Faith in mankind restored after long fortune theft

In Ashville an elderly couple, George Stonework age 70 and Uta 73, recovered part of a stolen fortune. A missing sum was found by the wife in a yard hedge amounting to $2,190, restoring their faith and ending in renewed hope for Christmas.

Ashvilue Tomrrow George Stonereck Uta Jone Heliere Stonerack Ashbcle

Tammany sees Cleveland as ideal site for Democratic convention

Tammany Hall leaders favor Cleveland for the 1936 Democratic national convention citing urban advantages and the city’s appeal over Detroit and New York. They oppose heavyweights like Mayor LaGuardia and suggest Miami or San Francisco as alternatives with special considerations for the Chicago party faction.

New York iTammany Trall Cleveland Vention Becaure Tammany Actuers Aer Smith Bert Cleetind Miami San Francisco

Christmas Mail Rush Highlights Athens Post Office

The Athens post office reports its busiest ever Christmas period as carriers worked overtime to clear the influx of first class mail. Several families and staff connections across Huntington W Va Knoxville Tenn and Columbus Ohio gathered for holidays while distant relatives prepared for Christmas visits and celebrations.

Jennie Price Athens Lowells Nave Hayeunes Shepherd Cleve Mo Julbo Pricesland Sun Phil Zenner West Washington Huntington W. Va John Boyd, Jr Knoxville Tenn Marree

Christmas greetings and community notices in Pittsburgh area

Fr Christa and others share Christmas activities and church events in Pittsburgh and Murray City. Listings mention families visiting, a strike via visit, and local residents attending church programs with carols and entertainment.

Back is broken in Fremont hit and run incident

In Fremont Dee 24.08h Pawl Wibert an 18 year old found near Pari ertown cemetery in a semi froaen state suffers a Draken back after being hit by a motorist who left him at the cemetery he crawled to a road and was discovered. In Port Clinton John Takszawa of Gypsum was struck by an auto driven by Gerahd Hasener of Gypsum and died at Pool hospital with a fractured shush.

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Hickman Planned To Enter Ministry After Graduation

IWANEAS City Missouri reports Hickman planned to enter the ministry after graduation. Records show he left school due to funds and sought admission with help from friends and local pastor Dr. Garve Rogers. Recovery news from Columbus notes $8,636.52 obtained against Arcadia village officials for misused deposits at Arcadia Bank and Savings.

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