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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1927

Page

13

Prizes Awarded At Athens National Bank Show

The annual fruit grain and vegetable show at the Athens National Bank on Court Street drew large crowds. Awards were given for fruits vegetables breads and cakes, with multiple schools and exhibitors including Hughes Vocational School and Albany New Marshfield Stewart schools earning top prizes. An Albany exhibit on European corn borer and a Stewart display on cow testing drew attention along with reports of substantial squirrel damage to corn fields and a push to revisit related laws.

Athens National Bank Bank Court Street Hughes Vocational School Athens Rerton Hi Mott Alheny Derr Ardis Coalius John After Fhe Plains Athens Hd Hocking Street J. It Herron New Marshfield L. Chapman Ples Y. Caolville Jlochlein Ciouster Strand Kampf Corlville Shird Stock- Tei Giouster Richard Fought Morris Avenue Monttard Brown Alt ‘Toupkins Elmowrad Place Mra Adios Kennard Ray Ayer Ruth Tarvey Carter Alberta Elmwood Pilasw Breelyn Vollins Athens Bull Phy Brown Bertin Isobe Ara Grom Connett South Cemetery Street Smith-Hughes Albany School Nnth Stewart School Albany Stewart D. Dalley Dailey Dailey Ba

Carnegie Institute Marks Founder Birthday Speech by Senator

Pittsburgh November 19 Carnegie Institute of Technology marked founder Andrew Carnegie's birthday with ceremonies led by Senator Simeon D. Pettis of Ohio as the principal speaker.

Pittsburgh Carnegie Institute of Technology Andrew Carnegie Simeon DD. Bess Ohio

Weather Dips To 22 As Cold North Winds Grip Saturday

Cold north winds push morning temps to 22 degrees marking the lowest in two days. Also noted are scattered temperature readings and a funeral service announced for Hato M Woods of Charleston with burial at West Union Street Cemetery.

Hato M. “Woods Charkeston Weat State Street West Union Whreet Cemetery

Ohio Justices to be Paid by Population, Says Committee

Ohio Bar Association committee proposes establishing the inferior court system on a population salary basis. Judge L G Worstell of Athens is a committee member. The group, chaired by Judge J B Hunt of Coshocton, reviews bills by Kum as and Greenly and plans further action in January.

Ohio L. G. Worstell The Ohio Bar Association Committee Coolulmb UAK Ohio Bar Association Marshall James A. White Conmit-T Atea Fn G. Worstell Athens J. B. Hunt Coshocton Teut J White White Dro

Federal Judge Delays Eviction of Miners Families

U S District Judge Menson W. Hough postponed ruling on the eviction of families in Belmont Jefferson and Tiarrson counties tied to a mine dispute. Arguments from the Chesapeake company and the United Mine Workers of America will be filed. residents face continued shelter uncertainty.

MAT Menson W. Hough Belmont Mefferson Tiarrison Ch Soneal Company Brant United Mine Workers of America Bio Little Tumis astseTn Olineal

Morocco Sultan Declares Wives and Concubines to Palace

On November 14 in Morocco fourteen year old Sultan Manley Mohammed, ruler of the western Moslen world, ordered his late father's wives and concubines sent to Meknes palace. The women, formerly held in virtual imprisonment within the harem, are reassigned under the new reign.

Morocco Manley Mohammed Dfn Meknes Sidians

Miners Urged to Seek Aid Beyond Nation Union

Lee Hall of district 6 United Mine Workers appeals for relief to Ohio miners, calling on AFL unions and local bodies to organize immediate fundraising and clothing drives. A Pittsburgh labor meeting urged swift action to aid pressed miners and improve living standards nationally.

Hart Labor Sewalers Pittsburgh Mery Branch Organized Labor Hall United States

Trooper Stops Bus Holds Up Payroll Stolen Near Crossing

A highway crossing incident in Ama Mississippi ends with a high powered man stopping a bus. Three passengers and the driver were ordered to stay as the bandit returned to the vehicle and stole a sack of registered mail including a $2500 payroll for the Brown Lumber company of Zama. The payroll was en route from a New Orleans bank.

Ama Miss Highpwarman Tee Brown Lumber Company Zama New Orleans

Sixty Fourth Anniversary Quiet at Gettysburg

Gettysburg Pennsylvania observed the sixty fourth anniversary of the Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg address with no public celebration. In Kosciusko Mississippi a bandit robbed a freight train of 2100 dollars destined for Brown Lumber Company workers in Zona.

Gettysburg Lincoln Abraham Timraln United States

Monday Program Announces Dishes and Discussions

The Athens high school auditorium hosts an afternoon program featuring a lecture by Mrs. Thurn to answer questions, a diverse musical program, and demonstrations. Readings include Have You a Spelling Blind and a Mexican Hash demonstration with dessert options like Chocolate Mousse and Orange Tea Biscuits. Doors open at 1 o'clock. admission is free.

School for Home Cooks Opens in Omro

Mrs Thurn leads the new Omro kitchen school showcasing labor saving devices and time saving equipment from local merchants to aid home cooks in daily meal prep.

Republican Borah Urges Prohibition Enforcement at Grange

Senator Borah urged the Republican Party to enforce the Eighteenth Amendment and back constitutional prohibition. He argued the party must pledge itself to enforcement, noting support for the Fifteenth and Seventeenth Amendments and warning against disregard for laws.

Borah Idaho Eiopuibhican Barab Tpeleties Republican Party Eeipublein Party Borih Wiich

Will Try Again After Fog Delays Pacific Flight Attempt

Captain Fred Giles plans a new attempt to fly to San Francisco after fog halted his progress today. He returned to base after a 46 minute flight and a later takeoff from Wanda Todd reached the Praniseo lightship nineteen miles off the Golden Gate.

Richard Braldwex United Press Mills San Fitco Cal New Fonenaane Frederek Giles Giles Wanda Todd Praniseo Gallen Ussr Eve Muller Miara Thurn

Lentil for Athens High School lecture on cooking and science

The piece describes a program at the Athens high school auditorium offering a four day event featuring a cooking demonstration by a titular hostess. It mentions lectures on food science, lab equipment, kitchen devices, and demonstrations of nutrition and labor saving ideas.

Hausrheny Arn Athens High School Awditoriuin Athen

Dramatic Flight Plan Through Heavy Fog Near Golden Gate

A pilot faced dense fog and thick buoy chains while attempting a crossing over the Golden Gate. Captain Giles departed despite weather warnings and aims to fly a great circle route over multiple Pacific stops including Honolulu and Brisbane en route to Sydney and Wellington. A jury in Kaw., now retrying a stubborn case, discharged after 49 hours.

Sterborn Kaw

Byrd Reveals Plans for South Pole Expedition

Cleveland November 19 plans for a new Byrd South Pole expedition emerge as Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Arctic explorer and aviator, announces departure after a lecture. He expects the voyage to begin next August or September aboard a large steel vessel built to crush ice.

Cleveland U.P Southole Richard Bk. Lyrn Ciy Cleveland Federation Byrd Great Southern Fee

West Virginia Senator Nomination Sought by Gore

19 year old Gore of West Virginia announces he will seek the Republican nomination for the Senate seat to be vacated by Senator Neely whose term ends in March 1929. Gore previously served as secretary of culture under President Coolidge and spoke after a White House call requesting a run.

Warhington Overner Gore West Virginia Hioyk Coolidge White House Senate Ife Stanor Neely

Campaign spending in Marshall bill defeat reported

The Anti-Saloon League and Cons League of Obie filed campaign finance statements. The Anti Saloon League reported 5320.40 spent with unpaid bills totaling 777.01. The Cons League of Obie based in Cleveland spent 12 on defeating the Marshall bill. additional contributions and details are listed by officers and associates.

Columbus Cons League of Obie Cleveland Samile Alateange FH Bender Anti-Saloon League Hire Per Rottsarge D. Selly Portsmouth

Civil War Veteran dies in Logan of Pneumonia

Logan November 15 Stall special W. James a Civil War veteran and pioneer merchant died at his home at 6 10 p m Saturday after contracting pneumonia He worked in his garden fell ill weeks earlier while with his son Jesse He was son of C W James a pioneer merchant and former mayor He belonged to First Presbyterian Church of Logan and had over fifty years as a Mason serving as presiding officer for Masonic bodies for 20 years

Logan W. James James West Hunter Jesse C. W. Jnes Iacenos W. James Mndi Eineath Edward First Presbyterian Church of Login

Officials in Athens County Honored for Honest Service

Athens County officials are praised for honesty and public service in a report by state examiner W F Bowen to Auditor J T Tracy. The audit cites $748.66 cash errors, of which $104.15 has been repaid, plus $1,396.90 in legally paid-out funds with several illegitimate payments including road work, insurance premiums, and animal and burial claims. The examiner orders recovery of mispaid sums and notes heirs are not liable.

Athens County WF. Bowen J.T. Tracy Walter Wilson Dony Hind Misael Moexdander West J Ords Maxwell J. Alexander iWeattill TOC Ascel Insurance

Strike Scene in Colorado Guarded By Machine Guns

A Colorado strike at the Columbine mine near Leadville escalates as guards armed with machine guns, aided by deputies, guard the site to prevent repeats of a Friday protest where strikers seized the mine enclosure. Leaders say work will stop as long as guarding continues.

Colorado Demvesh Cote Pesan Columbine Lathesatte Ure Gat Columbine Onine WLW

Sheriff Jails Man Who Shot at Neighbors

Near New Lexington on November 1 Sheriff Harley McNabb pursued James Mullen who fired at Bill and Abe Mullen as they hid in a field. Mullen was knocked down, handcuffed, jailed in a straitjacket, and later fined 100 dollars plus costs on liquor possession charges.

New Lexington Bill Abe Mullen Hemtock Harley McNabb James Mullen McNabb Mullen James

County Officials Weigh Debt In Special Tax Anticipation

Attorney General Edward Turner says commissioners may issue certificates of indebtedness in emergencies for road work and public safety if ordinary funds are exhausted and a public exigency exists. The opinion cites Youngstown case and compares county sheriff duties to municipal mayors for maintaining peace and protecting lives and property.

Athens County Edward Purner R. Dema Common Pleas Court General County Fund Attorneyenerals Attorney Generals Wiliams General Gener Garteral Youngstown Wanameker Thurman Fresard Turner

Government Takes $100,000 in Bonds From Blackmer

Liberty bonds valued at $100000 were placed in H M Blackmers safe deposit box as security for a possible forfeiture to the government for none appearance in the Teapot Dome case. The bonds were later placed in a government box pending court orders. Blackmer is cited to appear in January to show cause why the bonds should not be forfeited. In Columbus, Eric Kou Bun was injured in an auto accident after a Michigan State game and is in university hospital care.

Washington H. M. Blackmer Teapot Dome Derand Callahan National Saving and Trust Company Blackmer Snyder Columbus Eric Kou Bun Ohio State University Home Pital

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