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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1927

Page

2

Portsmou th District Poultry Records Highlight February

February poultry data show 7232 hens in 30 flocks averaging 14.44 eggs each, led by A Nease with 125 white leghorns at 21.8 eggs per hen. Second place went to Purley Karr with 123 hens at 19.4 eggs, Long Jordan third at 11 eggs, and Whinpie and Corsuch tied at 18.1. George W. Sreitler notes January’s 9.87 egg average, with Krattlen predicting higher rates for March.

Pomeroy George W. Jsreitler Krattlen A. Nease Purley Karr Long Jordan Henry Whinpie Wilmer Corsuch Vernon Nease Nock Eegener

Social notes and local happenings in Middleport area

A birthday party honored Garnet Burchett on her fifteenth with classmates and relatives in Middleport. Social events include Bir and Mrs. Scott C Thidgy hosting guests on Laurel Street, and Jane Howell Tent 45 of the Daughters of Veterans holding a close initiation. Regional visits note Rev Forqueran’s business trip and various residents returning from Columbus and Cleveland.

Anna Margarit Burchett Middleport Garnet Frances Bowen Catherene Mills Milly Ernest Gardner Stussell Dan Farmer George McNeal Gordon Harris Mansel Par Ht Afilton Gilmore Extertain Prienes Scott C. Thidgy Laurel Street Ridgway Tnithation Jane Howell Daughn Alberta Reed Mr. Bennett Ads Toot Lillian Toot Viola Jones Hair Ishle Pomeroy Bend Forqueran Gallipolis Huse Jubling Hartford S. 2. Lehow Mason City Mabel Hartenbach Pomeroy D. W. Hennessy Ralston Russell Columbur L. Crary Huntington A. P. Miller Taalives Ino Cleveland Hazel Groff Leslie Hawk Leland Saxton Jackson Aira Som Ferguson Columbus Lyston Fultz Eleanor Welch Gallia County Welch Dave Varmer

Contracts Awarded and Loosely Reported Government Notes

Fragmentary text hints at government contracts and looting concerns related to al Wahu. Mentions department actions, amendments, and economic issues in Italy. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Marshals Free On Bond After Local Murder Case

In Trenton on March 34, marshal and Charles Got and Carlvoli were released on bond while Jesse deputy m it is charged with first degree murder in the fatal shooting of a Proctorville man. Bond set at 5 9 territory west and south of Athens Tower fought and comp Athens concert. Spices and groceries wholesaling firm to be run by J. Weeds, formerly Wess Ralph at New Tito store.

Tronton Pree Stank Charles Got Carlovoli Jesse Mi Tit Proctorville Dunder Athens J. Kk Weeds A2irtans Tai Sary Wess Ralph New Titisas eVerad

Portsmouth Triumphs Over Nelsonville In Class B Final

Portsmouth high school defeats Nelsonville high school 32 to 23 in the Class B final to earn a spot in the Ohio State tournament in Columbus. Reinhard led Portsmouth with 18 points as the Red Flashes overcame Nelsonville’s late push and secured their second consecutive title in southeastern Ohio.

Laman L. Faris Portsmouth High School Nelsonville High School Southeastern Ohio Columbus Reinhard Portsmouth Nelsonville Ely Seariets Gray Stosers Ohio Als Doll Lewis Comet Snave Reese Red Flashes Marsh Glenford Devense Red Ptaney Oy Marshall Porely Glenford Red Flashers Post MIT Marshall App Glenfor Jive Consega

Muskingum C overjoyed at basketball championship

Muskingum College celebrates a landmark season under coach William Lange as the Black and Magenta reach 13 victories in the Western Conference with only one defeat. The same lineup returns next year, promising continued strength despite graduation questions.

Concord Cinatt Ampermlayasy Washington Bundrera Vior Muskingum Tnien Muskiss Rrivals Ingmim Taylor Harrop Clark Bradbury Forved Chia

Conqueror of Channel Plans Long Swim Effort

St Louis March 14 Mrs Myrt le Huddieston first woman to swim the Catalina Channel announces a planned Mississippi River crossing from New Orleans to Joliet distance about 66 miles. She aims to attempt in June or July. Bill Doak leaves Robins Clearwater Fla goes home after declining contract, Tyne opens training with St Louis Browns.

ST. Louis Myrtle Huddieston Catalina Channel Jouia New Orleans Bill Doak Robins

Drawings for State Finals Made Today

Governor Vic Donahey will draw the numbers to pair Class A and B teams for the state high school final tournament starting Friday. At 8 PM in the executive office the pairings will be announced, with finalists from regional semifinals awaiting opening games.

Columbus Marcel U.R Vic Donahey Donahey Jdeath Portspear Oberlin Peaver Portsmouth Payton Stivers Youngstown South Lem Dy Waite Dis

World record set in 59 yard medley swimming event

WR writer Spence of Brooklyn Central BM CLS reports Velina Lambert breaks a record in the same 59 yard medley event for women. The feat combines breast back and freestyle strokes in 1 40. Loss and recovery stories about players appear elsewhere in the paper.

Harriso Writer Spence Brooklyn Central BM. Cls Velina Lambert Women's Swimmig Association

Ruth Ready for Season in St Petersburg Camp Show

Babe Ruth reported to Miller Huggins at St Petersburg with a leaner frame than expected. He soon sprained an ankle after arriving and hopes for a big year driven by a boosted salary.

St. Petersburg FKS Babe Ruth Miller Huggins Bambino Perhays

All-Tournament Teams Named for Ohio Events

Ohio coaches and officials select All-tournament teams for Class A and Class B. Named players include Nelsonville and Portsmouth figures, with mentions of Marshall, VanZant, and Fragler among others in a garbled listing of honorees.

Ohio University Pestcham Seeweeacsene Nelsonvlie Sie Portsmond Harrian Wil Heed

Cubs Lose Exhibition Game Wide Open

Kansas City report notes Washburne of Toneka baskets against Julia Whih in a basketball tournament prep list of 32 teams. Fourteen games played to stay, with planned events unfolding Sunday near northwest area.

Kansas City La—Wien Washburne

Hagen and Harwoor Win Orlando Exhibition

Walter Hagen and ME Red Sox beat Pelicans New Orleans 4 1 in an exhibition. New Orleans made eleven hits but fell behind as Hagen and the Red Sox produced the scoring.

Orlando Fir Walter Hagen RED Sox Pelicans New Orle New Orleans Dv Sau Orleans

Local Singles Bowling Tourney Planned By City Bowlers

A single man tournament opens Wednesday at the local alleys with three classes based on city and McBee league averages. Three games per entrant determine class winners, with entry open at the alleys. The card mentions a City Bowling League debate and post season tie possibilities among Elks Kiwanis and American Legion.

Clinton Chadwick Mc Bee Elks Kiwanis American Legion Legion Elksson Rotary Senner O. Electric Ifresion iKiwanis , Reassoy Beckley 'Moler Banks Saence

Meusel Reporting to Yankee Camp to Ease Holdout

Roh Meusel has reported to the New York Yankees training camp with a signed contract. The holdout situation is easing considerably as of March 14 in St. Petersburg Ta.

ST. Petersburg Roh Meusel New York Yankee

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