Ohio Boy Will Represent His State in Meet
Elmer Allen of Green Camp won the Ohio state public speaking contest for high school vocational agriculture students at Columbus during Farmers Week. He earns a fall trip to Springfield Massachusetts to compete with peers from thirteen states for a national title in Kansas City with $1000 in prizes. The Ohio trip is financed by the Joe Wing Memorial Fund and the national event is sponsored by the Future Farmers of America.
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Columbus
Elmer Allen
Green Camp
Springfield
Massachusetts
Kansas City
Future Farmers of America
National Organization of
Ohio
Joe Wing
Nevin Grise
West Milton
Roy C. Hale
Chesterhill
Kenneth Eby
Ashland
Carl Beckman
Lake Twp
Wood County
John Schienker
Wapakoneta
Volney Detterman
Bloomville
Raymond Osborn
Chardon
Don Townshend
Greenfield
Perry Rawn
Reynoldsburg
Oscar Hierte
Clarington
Honors in potato judging and identification contest at Ohio State
Three teams competed in potato judging and identification during Farmers Week at Ohio State University. New Madison High School led the potato contest with Clarence Crickmore as top individual. Lanier Township and Congress High School finished second and third. In apple judging Savannah placed second, Grove City third, with Dalton’s Stanley Tschentz and Savannah’s L McWilliams tied for high individual.
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Ohio State University
New Madison High School
Darke County
Dalton
Wayne County
State Department of Education
U. S
Future Farmer
Elmer Allen
Green Camp
Vocational students yield profitable pork despite low prices
Four percent high school agricultural students produced a 53 ton litter in six months or less, showing profit with proper breeding feeding and marketing. Roger Hiller of Ashland topped the state with an income over expenses of 151.63 dollars from his litter. Monroe Township Darke County pupils raised ten litters at low cost, and medals were awarded by J R Allgger of the Ohio Livestock Cooperative Association at Farmers Week.
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Ohio State Department of Education
Roger Hiller
Ashland
Robert
Monroe
Darke County High School
J. R. Allgger
Ohio Livestock Co-operative Association
Readjustment Leadership at Farmers Week
Eight hundred twenty five delegates from local Future Farmers of America chapters gathered at Ohio State University for a two day Farmers Week conference. Sessions included talks round tables and demonstrations on leadership development for rural production marketing and social programs.
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W. A. Ross
Washington
Future Farmers of America
L. E. Jackson
Unie State University
Townshend Agricultural Society
Ohio Union
J. W. Fichter
H. G. Kenestrick
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Farmers’ Week
Organization of Vocational Agriculture
W. F. Stewart
China Diplomatic Scholarship Emphasized by Minister Yen
Washington reports note that Minister W. W. Yen, China’s envoy in Washington, is a University of Virginia graduate with a Phi Beta Kappa key. While Yen is in Geneva, Hawkling Yen heads China’s legation, a seven‑person staff noted for dignified bearing as China’s diplomats contrast with Japan’s grand embassy on Massachusetts Avenue led by Ambassador Debuchi.
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Washington
U.P
China
W. W. Yen
Geneva
University of Virginia
Hawkling Yen
Legation
Massachusetts Avenue
Debuchi
Japan
Athens Teachers to Attend NEA Session in Washington
Several Athens educators will attend the National Education Association meeting in Washington from February 21 to 26. Athens led U S. cities last year with the strongest delegation at Detroit, with over 40 teachers present. Attending from Athens Public Schools are Superintendent W W Ankenbrand Principal O L Wood W P Porter Hale Pickett Allen V Wy lie Miss Corinne Studstill and Miss Irene Eastabrook. Miss Mary Connett will attend the Deans of Women meeting and return to Athens before the departmental session starts.
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Athens
Department of Superintendents
National Education Association
Washington, D. C
Detroit
United States
Athens Public Schools
W. W. Ankenbrand
O. L. Wood
W. P. Porter
Hale Pickett
Allen V. Wylie
Corinne Studstill
Irene Eastabrook
Mary Connett
Washington
Connett
Arranges To Reopen School With State Aid
In Columbus Ohio on February 16 1930 State Director of Education Dr B Q Skinner said Spring Valley Township Greene County schools will reopen Tuesday after qualifying for state aid Funds had been insufficient for operation and district books were reportedly not kept properly Skinner noted a Belmon/t County Kirkwood Township report and a state wide survey to determine aid needs.
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Columbus
U.R
B. QO. Skinner
Spring Valley Township
Greene County
Skinner
Board of Education
Belmont County
Kirkwood Township
Tributes to Washington Urged by Athens Mayor
Athens schools lodges and organizations are urged by Mayor Robert S. Wood to allocate part or all of their programs this month to George Washington. On February 22 at 10 AM he asks factory whistles to blow and church bells to ring to honor the First President on his 200th birthday.
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Athens
Robert S. Wood
George Washington
Leaders Debate Armament in School Paper Panel
In Croton on Hudson the School Crier prints views by former Gov Alfred E. Smith Senator Robert Wagner and Norman Thomas on disarmament. Smith argues for peace actions Wagner cites public stake in peace and Thomas condemns armaments amid poverty and unmet needs.
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Croton-On-Hudson
Nwn
U.K
Alfred E. Smith
Robert Wagner
Norman Thomas
Michael Lewis
School Crier
Messian Hills
Smith
Europe
America
Wagner
United States
Reveal Rockefeller As Natural Old Man
Ormond Beach Florida February 16 There is less mystery to the frail little man who lives at The Casements plays golf goes to church sings hymns and gives away dimes Rockefeller is natural and unaffected detached from his millions as he was 70 years ago He stands just over five feet weighs 100 pounds and at 92 remains wiry with stamina and self restraint for health retention
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Ormond Beach
Fia
U.P
Casements
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Flu Epidemic Strikes Ohio Orphans Home at Xenia
An influenza outbreak at the Ohio Soldiers and Sailors' Orphans' Home in Xenia sickened 160 inmates. Dr. Finley Van Orsdall reports a 25 member consultant medical staff assisting, eight new cases on Monday, with 36 dismissed from convalescent ward and 36 recovering. No deaths reported.
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Columbus
U.R
Ohio Soldiers’ and Sailors
Xenia
Finley van Orsdali
Ohio Department of Health
van Orsdall
Bettman Seeks Nonreceivership Help For Col Building & Loan
Attorney General Gilbert Bettman said he would safeguard depositor and stockholder interests in the Columbian Building and Loan Company of Columbus without resorting to receivership.
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Columbus
U.P
Gilbert Bettman
Columbian Building & Loan Company
Musterole Relief Claim Highlights Counterirritant Use
An ad touts Musterole as a mustard oil based counterirritant that relieves sore throats when applied, with hourly use for five hours. It claims deep penetration stimulates circulation and draws out infection, noting millions of users and doctor recommendations, including a milder children’s version.
State Director Guthery Seriously Ill After Heart Attack
Physicians report Guthery's condition is largely unchanged at his home after a weekend heart attack caused by a blood clot. Guthery is the State Director of Agriculture and was stricken while visiting his home.
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I. S. Guthery
Boy Dies After Fall Into Abandoned Mine Near Falls
Martin Bonvichio Jr six of Wainwright Ohio died from injuries after a 12 foot fall into an abandoned coal mine near New Philadelphia Ohio Feb 16 authorities reported.
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NEW Philadelphia, CO
Martin Bonvichio, Jr
Wainwright, O
Pour Concrete for Abutment of Bridge at Athena
Concrete for the north abutment of the new South Bridge at Athena began Monday at 10 o clock. E F Lackey said concrete work on the abutment would finish by Wednesday and that cold weather required salamanders to keep the concrete warm. Tarpaulins covered outside portions Monday night and forms on the notch abutment were torn down in places as work progresses toward wet concrete. Steel work should start before mid March according to Lackey.
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Flrat
New South Bridge
Athena
E. F. Lackey
Second Health Head To Assist in County
The appointment of a second health supervisor for Athena County schools to assist B. E. Hughes has been postponed due to Dorothy Payne Logan's resignation. Supt. Alex Hoot announced the change and a meeting with Dr. D. Oberteffer, state supervisor of health and physical education, is planned for Tuesday afternoon in Athens.
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Athena County
B. EB. Hughes
Dorothy Payne
Logan
Supt. of
Alex Hoot
D. Oberteffer
Athens
Root
Cleveland Holds First Mayoral Election in a Decade
Cleveland voters cast ballots in the first mayoralty election in 10 years amid heavy early turnout across 14 precincts despite lowering skies and a threat of rain.
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Cleveland
Methods to can and preserve vegetables discussed in Ohio conference
Columbus, February 16. The third annual conference of canners, sponsored by the Ohio State University College of Agriculture, will discuss methods of producing and preserving vegetables today and Wednesday.
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Columbus
Ohio State University College of Agriculture
Funeral services for Prank Dolan in Vincent
Funeral services for Prank Dolan aged 80 of Vincent were held Monday at Wieser and Cawley Funeral Home Marietta. Rev Fred Dennin officiated. Interment followed at Vincent. There are no immediate relatives.
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Marietta
Puneral
Dolan
Vincent
Wieser and Cawley
Jdv
Fourth Street
Fred Dennin
Mannington Woman Marys Baptist Pastor’s Widow Dies
Beth Marieptta Dik Diane Mia Harnett Peyton, wife of Rev H E Peyton formerly pastor of Rockland Baptist Church, Rockland, died at her Mannington West Virginia home on Monday. Funeral services were held at Rockland Baptist Church Wednesday at 1 30 pm.
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Marieptta
Beth
Mia. Harnett Peyton
H. EB. Peyton
Baptist Church At
Rockland
Mannington
W. Va
Marietta
Rockland Baptist Church
February motor license sales total 928.20
David Johnson, deputy registrar for Athens, reports 99 motor license tags sold in February first half totaling 928.20 dollars. Low powered cars led with 74 licenses. 16 in higher powered autos, 7 trucks, 2 trailers, and 1 motorcycle license issued.
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David Johnson
Athens
Ohio to open bids for nine highway projects
Columbus Feb 16 State Highway Director O W Merrell will open bids today for nine highway construction projects in multiple counties with an estimated total of 443 170 dollars. This will be the first letting on new contracts outside winter bridge work this year.
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Columbus
O. W. Merrell
Temperature Readings from Athens Show Small Warm-Up
The data describe a chilly period in Athens with temperatures rising from 28 degrees Monday night to 3 degrees at 8 am. Yesterday’s high reached 43, two degrees above Monday’s 41, while the Hocking River remained at 4.5 feet both yesterday and this morning.
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Hocking
Ohio Baa tors' Convention Set to Meet in Columbus
The 14th annual Ohio Baa tors' Convention sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches will have its location and time decided at today’s meeting of the convention executive committees in Columbus.
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Columbus
Ohio Baators
Ohio Council of Churches
Profit from hide sale noted in Kansas report
A Barber County farmer received a 2 cent stamp and an invoice showing a 60 pound hide with 10 pounds of meat remaining and freight of 8 cents, indicating H W Skinner’s profit from the sale.
Boy Scout Troop 2 Honors Eagle Scout and Birthday
Troop 2 in Athend held a meeting at the First Methodist Church to mark the 22nd anniversary of the Boy Scout movement in America. William Leaders of Troop 2 earned the Eagle Scout badge, presented by Mr. Woolley, with Merritt Preston and Boris Woolley receiving the Eagle Palm. Four prize winners in a Monday night point contest were Charles Sias, James Fri ted, the Buffalo Patrol for top patrol honors, and the Sioux Tribe for high tribe honors.
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Boy Scouts of
Athend
First Methodist Church
Boy Scout Movement
America
William
Mr. Woolley
Troop 2
Merritt Preston
Boris Woolley
Roy L. Duplets
Charles Sias
James Fri
Ted
Buffalo Patrol
Sioux Tribe
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