Boy and Girl Win Honors In Coloring Contest Week Ended Saturday
In a weekly Animal Coloring Contest two top prizes were awarded to Frank Dew of Logan a nine year old boy in the 9 to 12 group and Letha Keirns seven year old girl in the 6 to 9 group. Honorable mentions went to Paul John Oskey Jacksonville and Anna Mae Mitchell Athens. The article lists numerous entrants names and describes the judging emphasis on shading and background. Rules explain weekly drawings from The Messenger animal articles and library displays to guide coloring with cash prizes of 1.00 per winner in each group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dew
Logan
Frank
Paul John Oskey
Jacksonville
Paul
Anna Mee Mitchell
Athens
Anna Mae
Letha Keirns
Amesville
Letha
George Carper
Pomeroy
Francies Noland
George
Francies
Antie
Letha Kelrns
Ralph Mc
Claribel Rickard
Rosalie Wanton
Beulah Calentine
John Koon
Edith Merccher
Martha Ortis
Mary Smith
Aldo A. Antle
Ty Leo Eckard
Clarence Clerkesville
Avery St. Clair
George Marner
Betty N. Story
Fomeroy
Anna Mae Mitchell
Robert Hanes
Margaret Mary Josten
Leona Schoeni i
Eima Chalfant
Max Antte
Ruth Louisa Johnson
Dorothy Jo Danford
Maxine Louise Steinmetz
Ellis Earich
Verna Sayre
Virginia Sawyer
Kathleen Roberts
Joseph Sharp
Irene Miner
James Koons
Marcella Johnson
Dorothy Sharp
Dorothy Ann Johnson
Edith Lehman
Trimble
Tegan
Sunday Messenger
Sol A. Stephan
Colonel Stephan
Messenger
Dean Watts Chubb
Athens County
Messenger Animal Contest
Hocking River Rises Steadily Amid Rainfall
Rain continued through Saturday as the Hocking River rose steadily. Nearby Margarets Creek and Sugar Creek were near flood stage but no flood threat existed yet. Friday's high hit 59 with a low of 13, Saturday noon temperature 53, and rainfall totaled .20 inches overnight.
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Hocking
Margarets Creek
Sugar Creek
C. N. France
Athens County
Robin Hood Operetta at The Plains High School
The Phiris High School presents the operetta Robin Hood with Feb 3 and 4 at the school auditorium. Principal roles feature two casts including WI Scarlett Harry Alt buster Roger Humphrey Allan A Dale and more with a large supporting chorus in a costume production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phiris High School
Robin Hood
WI Scarlett
Harry Altbuster
Roger Humphrey
Allan- A-Dale
Dan Gould
Virgil Ball
Nottingham
Paul Darnell
Woodrow Sherwood
Robin Head
Walter McHarg
Charles Savage
Little John
Lowell Siage
Hubert McClutcheon
Friar Tuck
Woodrow Sherman
Beniny Harrison
Ben Byu
Farmers to Meet with Vocational Instructor Barker
B R Barker Smith-Hughes agricultural instructor will meet local farmers to discuss farm management problems. The meeting is set for Monday night at New Marshfield High School.
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B. R. Barker
Smith-Hughes
New Marshfield High School
Primary candidates in Athens County grow to 56
Athens County May primary field swells to 56 candidates as 9 men and 3 women seek county recorder. 7 men aim for sheriff Wayne Wingett's seat. petitions circulate for commissioner, recorder, state senator and governor hopefuls, with two Democrats challenging Wingett and others filing petitions across offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Wayne Wingett
Sherff
David Johnson
Athens County Board of Elections
Johnson
Ate
Wingett
Merman Theisen
Millfield
G. F. MacClelland
Trimble Township
Francis Maywood McGrath
Pth-14th
H. N. Burgett
WN. Russell
Joan H. Grosvenor
Miles A. Jacoby
Aina Handiey
John L. Sewell
A. L. Johnson
Emmett Carpenter
C. M. Smith
Maywood McGrath
E. Lekever
Atate
Handley
Clarence J. Brown
Atheny County
Girl Injured in Car Mishap at State Hospital Grounds
Miss Clarice Burgess an 18 year old of Middleport suffered three broken ribs and minor injuries when the car she rode in overturned along the detour near the State Hospital Grounds Friday night around 8:30. Miles Burgess Lilian Stoneling and two unnamed boys were returning home after a visit to Athens. Mr and Mrs L C Simrona employed at the State Hospital assisted Burgess to Sheltering Arms Hospital where her condition was listed as favorable Saturday. None of the other occupants were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarice Burgess
Middleport
State Hospital
Miles Burgess
Mass
Lilian Stoneling
Athens
L. C. Simrona
Henrys seek divorce in Athens County Court
Helen Henry of Nelsonville files for divorce from Ralph Henry in Athens County Common Pleas Court on extreme cruelty allegations from associating with other women and asks to restore her maiden name Helen Verity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Henry
Nelsonville
Athens County
Rich Mixtecan Tomb Found at Monte Alban in Mexico
Reports recount the discovery of a fabulously rich six-chieftain Mixtecan tomb at Monte Alban near Oaxaca. The tomb, said to rival Tutankhamun in wealth, dates to a 16th century battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Alban
Osxady
Mexico
Mexico City
Ning Tut
Egypt
Unclaimed Witness Fees From 1930 Listed in County Court
In Athens County Common Pleas Court clerks report 23 unclaimed witness fees totaling $2,055 from 1930. Amounts range from 25 cents to 240 dollars as delays, deaths, or lost addresses keep the money from rightful claimants. notary fees are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Despita
Atheny County Common Pleas
Ena Nelson
Susan Madden
Jack Pearson
Monroe Weaver
Mim
Marlo Weaver
Lucy Justice
W. B. Sands
H. H. Eliott
BE. W. Harvey
Claude Preston
George Ripple
Joe Conly
Paul Henry
Ralph Widing
John Klunder
Francis Baker
Florence Moore
L. R Roberte
Robert Matey
Floyd Betz
Lewis Jones
L. Russell
Red Cross Official To Visit Athens Chapter
Miss Helen Moses national representative of the American Red Cross will visit the Athens County Chapter from Tuesday to Thursday this week. A meeting of the executive committee is called for Tuesday at 7 20 p m in the Chamber of Commerce rooms Security Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Moses
Athens County
Tussaay
Pearl French
Miss Moses
Chamber of Commerce
Security Bank
Miss French
Advertising Play Sparks Noise At Aber University
An Aber University production caused three loud blasts that woke residents of Athens at 1:15 am Saturday. Technical staff explained the act involved six dynamite charges and a staged plan to create a minor first explosion followed by two larger blasts to advertise the play on East Hill drawing crowds from Mi and College Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
East Hill
Athens
College
Superintendent's Car Skids on Slippery Road
Alex Root, superintendent of Athena County Schools, avoided injury when his car skidded near Haydenville on a wet Friday morning while en route from Athens to Columbus for the Governor's Conference on Child Welfare. He kept driving to Columbus after the incident, believing only the road caused the slide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Athens
Governor's Conference On Child Welfare
Alex Root
Athena County
Haydenville
Root
Former Missionary to Speak at Y W C A Open Meeting
Glora Fey Wysner a former missionary to Northern Africa will speak at the Y W C A open meeting in Music Hall Auditorium on Sunday at 3 30 o clock. Ohio University graduate Alex Myaner of 1923 will recount native African tribal experiences. A musical program by the Giri Reserves Club of the Athens County Children's Home, organized by Y W C A members, will be included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fey
Glora Wysner
Ohio University
Africa
Alex Myaner
Giri
Athens’ County
Y. W. GC A
Armory Clothing Center Opens For Community Aid
The Athens Armory will host a new clothing center under Community Fund and Red Cross oversight to distribute loaded clothing to the needy. Volunteers, led by Mrs W L Gani and Mrs N Welk, gather in the former armory space to prepare goods and equipment, aided by donated sewing machines and new yard goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Athens County Fed Cross
Ralytion Arasy
Anier Owfer
G. Sharmahstra
Moore
W Af Love
Sin Ho W. Keegy
Sia Collines
Roootmee Mira A. E. Wige Fet
Mie
Chunkes Henry
Lily Pater
Mie Eduscott
Stra. K
Wes Mangpiret Dowds
Ao Lavaily
Donaliong
New Yard
Birthday Celebrants In Athens Schoolchildren
Rain pours as birthday greetings pour in for Athens students Edleen Callentine at Rufus Putnam Training School Mary Christian in first grade at Central School Charles Walker first grade at West Side School Eugene Hoffelman sixth grade at Central School and Martha Carney in third grade at East Side Bookshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaverns
Who' i
Central School
Martha Carney
Prada
Raat Side
Sebook
Pipe Smoking Shift in Germany Sparks US Report
A United States Commerce Department division reports a shift in German pipe use as a lingering tobacco culture conflict. German elparct4 production numbers rise while per capita consumption averages about 13 pounds over 1925 to 1928, with public pipe smoking facing social and legal scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Tobrece
United States Department of Commerca
Espayols
Hospital Notes From Last Week At Sbhebuuing Arma
The Sbhebuuing Arma Hospital reports last week’s new patients Alvin Moore She Pining Clarice Burgess Middlepart in an accident with a fractured rib. Discharged include Wih Brown Athens Mg John Vargo Sugar Creek and several others listed with major operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arma Hospital
Alvin Moore
Modien
Clarice Burgess
Wih Brown
Athens
John Vargo
Sugar Creek
Juanita Keetan
Amilta
Middleport
Mia
Harry Cunningham
Jack Henninger
Medica
John Shannon
Melvin Sipare
the Plains
Marcelline Pratt
Praths Fork
Atheny
Agricultural advice on fencing and soil fertility
The fragment discusses fertilization and soil management, recommending intensive fencing of weak plots, manure application in proper amounts, and restoring marginal land through rotation to improve fertility. It reflects mid-20th century farming guidance emphasizing waste reduction and field improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deda
Mock Court Charges Grange With Crimes At Fairground Court
Members of the Athens range faced a mock court at Grange Hall on Thursday night. Dr J Snow presided as judge with Ralph R Barker as prosecutor and Harry Jacoby defending. The court found Jacoby guilty but sentences were suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Gundry Ertoisa
Snow Wan
Ralph R. Barker
Harry Jacoby
Advises Farmers on Fertilizer Use in Ohio State Talk
Fertilizer dealers in Unla district heard TD Dodd of Ohio State University explain fertilizer trends. He noted earlier usage was high but lacked essential plant nutrients, urging 20 percent minimum nutrient content and complete fertilizer if manure and legumes are not applied.
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Unla
T. H. Jotsson
Athena County
TD. R Dodd
Solta
Ohio State Unieralty
Sondo
Eail Fla
Dodd
Marietta Library Receives 810000 Gift for Books
Marietta Library was awarded a grant of 810,000 from the Carnegie Corporation of New York to fund purchases of books. The gift, approved by the corporation’s Advisory Group on College Libraries, will be spent over the next three years and directed by library officials and college collaborators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marintta, Jan
Booka
Harietta College
Carnegie Corporation of New
Heii
New York City
Ies Rede
Willliam W. dMahop
Ibrerian
Wniversity of Michigan
Marlette
Tima
Snow balling to sea a cheery for Httte Jack
A fragmented note describes a cheerful scene for a boy or youth, mentioning a friend and butter, a treat, and a house setting. An extended hand is noted for young actors, with a light, whimsical tone throughout.
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Nellie Audick
Betty Standal
Leroy Murphy
Leila‘ Sharp
Nelsonsville
Rex S
Zimmerman Ila Mae Jones
Grace Evelyn Bolin
Albany
Marcella Lent
Jimmy Davis
Dwight Viney
Glouster
Hannahbelle Grubbs
Thurman Judson
John Davis
Betty Davis
Betty Louisa Grandstatt
Thomas Davis
Stewart
Doris Brygon
Ruth Helen Riley
Joan Fought
Ister Hastingshead
Wanda Jones
Luhrig
Lurene Buck
Louie Bretz
Juanita Willard
Thomas Grim
Edna Starkey
Mildred H Coen
Bob Mincard
Meredith
Marjorie Bretz
Bily Chesser
Paul Willard
Monroe Grim
Guysville
Calvin Mace
Brittany
Coast’ Guard
Uncle Sam
Boston
Common Pleas Court
Red Cross
Mary Graves
Jean Parrott
Loia Fry
Nedine Melald
Thor Olson
State Hospital Grounds
Pauline Kore
Jean Clark
Fred Wheaton
Grace Foster
Betty Fulton
Jean Forsythe
Holly Patrol
Ailsens
Dinata
Enatei
Tartar
Gethogon
Tim
Covert Optometric Service
Grange
Marietta
Troianer
Deeieih
Dowler & Ferguson Funeral Directors
SES
Atwater Kent
Spartan Radio
Parker Bros. Music Company
Soah
Corner Court
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