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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1927

Page

9

Curtis department store wards in tale of love and ambition

Ayanne Destin reports Billy Wells Nyda Lomax and Winnie Shelton become wards for a year at the Curtis home. Billy aims to be a concert violinist while rivals Dal Romane and Clay Curtis complicate affections and loyalties amid wealth, jealousy, and a laboring man’s romance.

Billy Wells Billy Dal Romaine Dal Winnie Nyda Lomax Eddie Banning Clay Ralph Truman

Stony Chapter XXXVII Sees Billy Rest and Recover

After a breakdown of emotion and fatigue, Billy is confined to bed by order of Dr. Navratil’s verdict. T. Q. Curtis and Nyda Lomax supervise, while Billy receives rest, nourishment, and a month away from violin lessons. Ralph Truman sends yellow roses with a cryptic note of apology.

Ralph Truman Dilly T. Q. Curtis Nyda Lomax T. Q Billy Mr. Curtis

Dear Ralph! Illusions and schemes threaten a love triangle

Billy, recovering in hospital, is drawn into a complicated plot of romance and deceit as Constance Gradley plots a crescent lake escape, Winnie Shelton hides a secret, and Cal manipulates gestures for money while Billy weighs trust and heartache under doctor’s watch.

Theater Owner Nyman Zweifel Dies in Pomeroy at 35

Nyman Zweifel, 35, prominent theater owner and operator at the Majestic in Pomeroy, died at 7:30 this morning from acute indigestion after being stricken while dressing. He had returned home from attending to theater business and was widely known in local theater circles. He married Helen Mtreile and had no children.

Pomeroy Nyman Zweifel Zweifel Cil Legan Athens and Majestic Racine Island Eni Helen Mtreile

Rock Riffle 4-H Club Plans Year at Meeting

The Mothers Helpers 4-H Cooking club at Rock Riffle met at Mrs. Pearl Beal’s home to chart the year. They planned demonstrations or discussions on baking problems and discussed fundraising for the club camp. Dorothy Dorsey Yhelma Beat and Mary Sheridan were named to the recreation committee for the next meeting.

Rock Riffle Pearl Beal Dorothy Dorsey Yhelma Beat Mary Sheridan

Action Postponed on Moody Hollow Road by County Board

County commissioners postponed action on Moody Hollow road after a resident demanded excessive damages. Clerk Robert P. Jompkins announced the decision this morning. Delegations attended the semi monthly meeting yesterday seeking township and county road improvements, but bad weather and unsettled tax conditions blocked definite aid to farmers.

Moody Hollow Robert P. Jompkins

Impressions of Russia address by Miss Louise Gates

Miss Louise Gates of Toledo will speak on Some Impressions of Russia at a mass meeting of Ohio University women students in Ewing hall auditorium Wednesday at 7. She recently toured Russia with a small party led by Sherwood Iddy to study conditions and interviewed Russian women. Gates has been general secretary of the Toledo YWCA for three years and is a recognized leader in work with young women.

Russia Louise Gates Toledo Ohio University Ewing Hall Auditorium Miss Gates Sherwood Iddy Miss Jates Toledo Y. W. C

Marshfield Board hires teachers for elementary and high school

The Marshfield board of education met in regular session Monday night and employed teachers for first through fourth grades and for vocational agriculture and home economics at the high school. Vacancies remain in fifth to eighth grades and three high school posts.

Marshfield Board of Education

Trial to Begin in Canton for Murder Case

Canton May 8 Floyd Streitenberger will stand trial Monday for taking part in the murder of Don Q. Mallet. Henry W. Harter Jr and C B McIntock will head the state’s prosecution in the case.

Canton U.P Henry W. Harter, Jr C. B. McCintock Floyd Streitenberger Don QR. Mallet Aditosy

Two youths shot during attempted meat theft in Youngstown

May 3. Two youths were wounded by Detective Louis Gipp after resisting arrest following a theft attempt at wholesale dealers. Mike Millich, 19, was shot in the stomach and hospitalized. Chester Walden, 26, was wounded in the arm and treated then taken to the police station.

Youngstown U.P Louis Gipp Mike Millich Chester Walden

Pay of Coroners Will Be Limited After 90 Days

Columbus May 2 An act to cap county coroners pay, sponsored by Rep O W Fish of Wood county and signed by Gov Donahey, will take effect in ninety days. It does not alter pay for current officeholders. Donahey vetoed two other bills on jury exemptions and peremptory challenges, opposing expansion of exemptions and arguing to abolish them all.

Columbus O. W. Fish Wood County Donahey Secretary of State C. R. Summers Lorain County Ray C. Carpenter Beneca County

Rescue Effort Underway After Gas Trapping Two Men

Detroit authorities report the police rescue squad is working to save two workers overcome by gas at the bottom of a 140 foot shaft. The incident occurred as efforts continue late May 3.

Detroit U.R

Davis Orders Mississippi Flood Control Survey

President Coolidge directed War Secretary Davis to have the army engineer corps conduct a comprehensive survey of flood control in the Mississippi valley with the aim of permanent federal legislation.

Davis Washington U.S Coolidge Army Engineering Corps Mississippi Valley

Bridge Work Begins in Sandusky Bay Vision

A dredge works in Sandusky to build the east abutment of the Sandusky Bay bridge signaling the realization of the city’s long dream for a traffic bridge.

Sandusky U.P Sandusky Bay

Work decorated with Hawaiian leis at Honolulu conference

Secretary of the Interior Hubert Work received leis in Honolulu between sessions of the Pacific Relations Conference as a sign of affection from Hawaiians for distinguished visitors.

Honolulu Hawaii Hubert Work

Slavery Revolt Shakes Calcutta and Nepal

A controversial report claims that three hundred nations freed from slavery in Nepal revolted and burned numerous institutions, sending shock waves through Calcutta and surrounding regions. The piece emphasizes a sweeping anti slavery uprising across Asia.

Calcutta Nepal

Government to Act to Clean Corn Borer Fields

Toledo May 2 The government will override farmer protests and move to clean up stalks and stubbies in last year’s corn fields. County supervisors in northwestern Ohio are directed to proceed with eradication measures using government machinery. Oil burners will be used in heavily infested areas and 500 plows are available for other districts.

Toledo U.P Ohio Worthley Lake County

Market quotes from Toledo grain and hay reports

Toledo prices show Wheat No 2 at 1391.40, Corn No 3 at 79 cents and 8 mills, Rye No 2 at 1.11, Oats No 3 at 5 cents rise. Clover cash domestic 26.59, Timothy cash 2.70, Alsike 24.00, Eggs at 21 23 cents, Hay at 25.00.

Toledo Timothy

Market Steady in Boston With Firm London Zone

The Boston market remains steady with a firm London zone and limited supply in some legal lines. Good wool draws top prices and fine staple territory wool sells small lots at 1.12 dollars. Western markets hold steady as contracting slows. Texas reports active shearing of one of the largest mohair crops on record, with a local house buying 50 000 pounds at 48.5 cents per pound.

Boston London Texas

Butter and Eggs Prices From Local Market Notice

Butter prices steady with common scores at 2 to 3 cents above base. creamery tablets at 39 cents. packing stock at 29 cents. butter fat 48 cents. Eggs steady with fresh gathered extra firsts 20 2 cents, gathered firsts 19 cents, seconds 1 6 cents. nearby ungraded 20 cents. goose at 45 cents.

Livehog and cattle market report from regional sale

Hog receipts total 1 000 with holdovers 1 800 as market runs slow 5 to 10 lower. Prices listed by weight. cattle receipts 25 and calves 100 with steers 10.00 to 11.40 and veal 12.00 to 13.00. Sheep and lambs show top fat lambs 16.50 and spring lambs 15.00 to 22.00 with bulk cull lambs 8.00 to 11.00.

Livestock Auction Receipts and Prices Report

Hogs receipts 3,700 held over 1,200 market steady to 15 higher with ranges for various weights. Cattle receipts 400 calves 450 market steady with beef steers and cows listed, vealers and stockers noted. Sheep and lambs market also steady with top fat lambs to 15.00 and fat ewes to 7.00.

Elephants kill two women in hunting party near Cairo

Two women in a Khartoum led hunting party traveling toward Sudan forests were killed in their tent by elephants near Cairo. The incident raises safety concerns about elephant encounters in the region.

Cairo Egypt Sudan Khartum Elep

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