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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1921

Page

2

Visual Education Society to film farm life lessons for youths

The Society for Visual Education launches a national outreach sending outlines to experts to shape film lessons for youths unable to attend college. It will cover practical poultry topics from brood management to artificial lighting as co stars Biddy R I Red and Rose Comb Wyandotte join the barnyard cast. Judge Taft offers a 5 cent cigar.

Society For Visual Education Iims Evanston Biddy R. I. Red Rose Comb Wyandotte

Plain residents travel and family visits across towns

The Plains Jim Ferrell was in Athens Wod ay. Mrs. Zell Douglas and two sons motored to Canaanville Tuesday night. Mrs. Will Burdette and two sons and Columbus are visiting relatives to Mr. and Mrs. John Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Haw motored to Columbus Saturday. Mrs. Margaret Warner visiting daughter Mrs. Elmer Poling and family at Millfield. Miss Sadie Lyons of Toledo visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lyons. Mr. and Mrs. John McClane and child of Straiteville, Mr. and Mrs. Charley North and children at Run spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. James Ferrell and family. Mrs. Sarah Shepherd of Chauncy visiting sister Mrs. Ben Phelps. Mrs. H A Goodson and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Phelps motored to Millfield last week. Mr. and Mrs. Law Householder of Athens spent Sunday with the Phelps.

Jim Ferrell Athens Zell Douglas Canaanville Will Burdette Columbus John Martin Bob Haw Margaret Warner Elmer Poling Millfield Sadie Lyons Toledo Harry Lyons John McClane Straiteville Charley North Run James Ferrell Sarah Shepherd Chauncey Ben Phelps H. A. Goodson Law Householder

Athenians Escape Injury After Auto Wreck on Jerseyville Road

A Sunday morning crash on the Jerseyville road left seven adults and two children shaken when the radius rod broke causing the car to roll onto its side. The 17 year old driver, youngest son of Mrs. Addie Davies, freed everyone. Mrs. Clarence Davies suffered a broken collar bone and farm injury.

Pomeroy Jerseyville Road Addie Davies Walker Street Clarence Davies Foster Street

Athens Church Plans All Day Meet On Nov 11

A church gathering at Viret Christian church in Athens on Friday November 11 features Rev Muckley a former Portland pastor and Nations Benevolent Association field worker, Mrs C Morton pioneer Paraguay missionaries with furlough, plus Rev Cahill and Miss Leyon presenting missionary and benevolent talks. Delegates from county churches expected. three sessions at 10 am 1 30 pm and 7 pm conclude with a stereoptical lecture on stewardship.

Viret Christian Church Athens Muckley Christian Churche First Church Portland Oregon The Nations Benevolent Association United Society C. Manley Morton Our People Paraguay South America Buenos Aires Martin Morton J. Cahill Mary Leyon Cleveland

Kentucky legislature control in election hangs in balance

Louisville reports control of the Kentucky legislature at stake with indications the lower house may stay Democratic while the Senate majority was expected to be close. In Dayton, Mervin Spiter died of a gunshot wound a week after an attack near Miss Edith Peters and Dorothy Lane.

Louisville Kentucky Senate Dayton Mervin Spitter Edith Peters Dorthy Lane Miami Valley Hospital

Early settler Baron de Steiguer arrives in Athens County

The de Steiguer family tale notes Baron de Steiguer born 1778 in Switzerland who served in the Duke of Baden’s Guards and Napoleonic wars. After being captured by the French, he emigrated to America in 1819, traveling from Pittsburgh to Marietta and settling in Athens County. He bought 368 acres in Canaan and Amen townships in October 1819.

Athens County de Steiguer Hocking County Baron de Steiguer J. R. de Steiguer Athens Switzerland Baden Charles of Prussia Baron de Steigner Napoleon America Pittsburg Red River Pittsby Ohio River Marietta Ohio Company Canaan Amen

Scientists Study Tarzan the Zoo Chimp Brain

In Cincinnati on November 7, specialists Dr. H. Knower and Dr. E. F. Malone report ongoing work on Tarzan the educated chimpanzee's brain. They compare brain similarities and differences to humans and plan a scientific report on conclusions.

Cincinnati Tarzan H. Knower University of Cincinnati E. F. Malone Malone Knower

Hogs Fall Under Eight Dollars on Cleveland Market

Cleveland livestock market prices slipped to $7.75 for hogs in mixed and medium grades. It marks the first drop below $8.00 since January 1916, signaling a notable market shift for porkers.

Cleveland

New York Central Wins Bond Authority for 19.5 Million

The Interstate Commerce Commission approved New York Central Railroad Company to issue 19.5 million dollars of six percent refunding and improvement mortgage bonds Series B. They will pledge the bonds with the director general of railroads as security for a demand note of a like amount.

New York Interstate Commerce Commission New York Central Railroad Company

Athens Social Notes Highlight Local Visiting Guests

Athens residents report visits from Mrs. James Russell and Mrs. Justin and Mrs. M. M. Copeland with Frances Hayes, plus Mr and Mrs. Harry Leeper and others. Local movers include Pp. T. Winner, Dudley Root, and Ed Byron drilling wells for Addie Biggens. The ladies society met at Mrs. Catherine Grimes with 12 in attendance, planning December at Mrs. Harry Leeper’s home.

James Russell Justin Athens M. M. Copeland Frances Hayes Marietta Harry Leeper John Davis Bernice Guy Pierce C. W. Townsend Adda Biggins Torothy Fred Barrows Oklahoma Albany

Virginia Governor Race and New York Mayor Clash Draw Voters

Washington dispatch notes broad interest in officer elections nationwide with focus on Virginia governor contest between Henry W. Anderson and E. Lee Trinkle and New York City mayoral battle between John Hylan and H. H. Curran. Also mentions Fifth District Virginia race featuring Tom Feltz versus J. Murray Hooker amid coal region tensions and issues of street car fares and crowded schools impacting campaigns.

Laurence Benedict United Press Washington Virginia New York City Kenry W. Anderson E. Lee Trinkle Old Dominion Fifth Tom Feltz Baldwin-Feltz West Virginia Feltz J. Murray Hooker Roger A. James New York John Hylan H. H. Curran

Traces of Ancient Diseases Found in 3000-Year-Old Mummies

Scientists report that multiple diseases remain detectable in three millennia old mummies. Researchers used imaging and genetic analysis to identify traces of parasitic infections and other ailments, shedding light on ancient health challenges.

Poultry Raising for Profit Film in Preparation

Chicago S I Nov 8 A motion picture titled Poultry Raising for Profit is being prepared by the Society of Visual Education to aid ex soldiers and others in poultry farming. Agricultural colleges and experienced poultry men assist to ensure practical guidance and avoid common errors for ambitious poultry farmers.

Chicago S.1 Society of Visual Education

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Taft Good Eddie Oye Oscar Bingman Swanson Furniture Company Athens Country Club Bing McCune Tire Co’s Athens Church Florence Winchester Wheaton Hardware Co Union Grocery Co Pia Cyea , i Roe Armour and Company Manufacturers Athens Ice and Storage Co Ohio Way Golday Tilo Gounty Stewart Ybain S Mansfield Cole’s Kerr Hardware Co Cau
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