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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1927

Page

9

Fourteen schools enter statewide Bird Picture Coloring Contest winners announced

The Messenger reveals the tenth week of the Bird Picture Coloring Contest. Four cash prizes were awarded to winners in Class I and II ages 6 to 12, with Meadow Lark the weekly prize image and Meadow Lark engravings given to 100 percent enrollment schools Hooper Ridge Trimble Cone Rural Nelsonville and Jacksonville for classroom use.

Messenger Lillian Reynolds Cone School Athens R. Db Nora Linscott Betty Petiit Nelsonville Oris Griffin Mercedes Keeton Walnut Street Louise Pearce Loren Anderson Jacksonville Nell McCann Hooper Ridge Trimble Mary Linscott Cone Rural School Athens R. D Oris H. Griffin Mary McCann Terry Greene Mary Bunthoff Irvin Badger Ori Griffin Vaughn Allen Jansen Helen Vernes Harold Johnson Ruth Sayers Dean Wooley Ruth Johnson Leroy Marsh Bailey Curtis Kempton Beatrice Strausbaugh Eas Green Koogler Grace Watkins Mary Russell Verna Rasp Gethel Wilting Elizabeth Holmes Caustic Roman Frances Mae Kempton Louise Dunberg Rosemary Forsbach Elizabeth Smith Pauline Daper Eileen Sherman Miss Young Eleanor B. Heselden Central School Phyllis Channell T. O. Kincade Canaanville Steve Thomas Glouster Eleanor France Carrie Bryson Luhrig Ida Sayers

Editor Norman W. Ralston joins Circleville Herald

Norman W. Ralston, former editor of the Democrat Citizen Urbana, leaves to become editor and manager of the Circleville Herald. He will oversee a merged daily Herald and Union-Herald with the weekly Democrat and Watchman, partnering with Arthur A. Hoppingarner, Dover Reporter publisher.

Urbana Norman W. Ralston The Democrat Citizen Circleville Herald Herald Union-Herald Democrat and Watchman Arthur A. Hoppingarner Dover Reporter

Rabbit Supper Slated by Izaak Walton League in Athens

The Izaak Walton League announces its annual rabbit supper at First Methodist Episcopal Church Athens tomorrow. Secretary A R Kresge says members should bring new members and festivities begin at six oclock.

Izaak Walton League First Methodist Episcopal Church Athens A. R. Kresge

Forgiveness Ties Divine Mercy to Forgiving Others

The Rev. Charles M. Coulter preached at First Methodist on Lord’s Prayer saying divine forgiveness comes only when we forgive others. He urged viewing offenders with pity and charity, noting forgiveness reflects man’s need for redeeming power and a fresh start.

Charles M. Coulter First Methodist Church Coulter

Youthful hunter killed in Cincinnati county hunting accident

The first Hamilton county hunting fatality of the season occurred Saturday with 16 year old Charles Betcher dying after his shotgun discharged accidentally while he was unloading it at his home following a hunting trip.

Cincinnati Hamilton County Charles Betcher Betcher

Dairyman Claims Century-Old Lepine Fortune in London

Charles Eccles of London asserts a right to the $12,000,000 estate of Maria Lepine who died a century ago without a will. The case pits claimant against unknown heirs and concerns a vast inheritance traced back to the early 1800s.

London Charles Eccles Maria Lepine

Broad life urged by pastor in Sunday sermon

Rev. E. L. Pielow of the Church of the Good Shepherd advised a broad life combining work recreation study and spiritual fellowship. He warned against fixating on small worries and urged balance to aid health and personal development.

E. L. Pielow Church of the Good Shepherd Pielow Mary Martha Christ

Cotton growers urged to destroy stalks after harvest

Co. H. Brannon of the State College of North Carolina urges cotton growers to kill and plow under all cotton stalks soon after harvest to reduce boll weevil survival through winter and prevent hibernation.

Co. H. Brannon State College of North Carolina Brannon

Milk Needs and Limits for Daily Health

A historical note explains that about five quarts of milk daily can support an adult’s condition and work. It states milk repairs tissues and keeps them functioning, but cannot supply all body essentials by itself.

Corn Crop Devastated by Black-bundle Disease in Olahoma

The black-bundle disease has cut the corn crop in Olahoma this year considerably, leaving growers facing reduced yields and tighter futures as harvest seasons approach.

Olahoma

Slouster Residents Aid Santa Claus in Valley

In Glouster on November 21, residents organize help for needy valley children. Those with unneeded dolls or toys should contact Miss Bess Harper or Miss Helen Crawford. School girls will dress donated dolls, then deliver them Christmas Eve to bring Santa’s visit to children.

Glouster Santa Claus Bess Harper Helen Crawford

Glouster Board to canvass election vote tonight

The Glouster board of education will meet tonight to officially canvass votes from the November 8 election for board members. Unofficial returns showed Dick Jones and Mrs Iva Pedicord elected with majorities that won’t change on official count.

Jlouster Glouster Board of Education Board of Education Dick Jones Iva Pedicord

Glouster Schools Close for Thanksgiving Vacation

Glouster schools will close Wednesday for the annual Thanksgiving vacation and resume next Monday morning. Several out of town teachers plan to spend Thanksgiving with home folks.

Glouster

Evangelistic Services Led by Mrs in Isouster

Evangelistic services at Isouster on November 21 are led by Mrs as part of a local religious outreach. The notice notes a gathering of parishioners and additional events to follow in coming weeks.

Kimmey of Athens Opens Tonight in Beede Building

Kimmey of Athens is set to open tonight in the Beede Building opposite the depot. The site was previously used by a grade school, signaling a new use for the community space.

Kimmey Athens Beede

Glouster Kiwanis to Elect Officers Tuesday Night

Glouster Kiwanis members will elect officers at the regular meeting Tuesday night. Principal H L Holter is unopposed for president. Candidates include David Powers and L F Richardson for vice president. C A Pride and Edward Carpenter for treasurer. George W Rose for district trustee. William James Jr and T D McAfoos for sergeant at arms. seven directors to be chosen from a slate including C K Rockhold Alex S Weinberg C E Duncan C B Dillon PF H May H F Kittle Charles Wallace E M Blower R G Webber John Clark H P Ley and Carl Pico. Officers serve one year.

K. Rockhold Alex Weinberg C. E. Duncan CB. Dillon PF. H. May H. F. Kittle Charles Wallace E. M. Blower R. G. Webber John Clark H. P. Ley Carl Pico

Noon Family Visits Columbus Relatives

Mr and Mrs T A Noon with son Edward and Mrs M F Noon returned Sunday from Columbus where they were guests of relatives. Mr and Mrs T A Cunningham with daughter Juanita and Miss Honor Palmer also went to Columbus on Saturday for a day trip. They were joined by Mrs W L Joodyear and daughter Jean who ended a visit to this city and returned to Columbus.

T. A. Noon Edward M. F. Noon Columbus T. A. Cunningham Juanita Honor Palmer W. L. Joodyear Jean

Outgro Harmless Antiseptic Cures Ingrown Nail

A drugstore antiseptic named Outgro is advertised to treat an ingrown toenail. A few drops in the nail crevice reduce inflammation and pain and toughen the skin so the nail grows outward, allegedly overnight.

Ohio Youth Steer Brings Big Price at Cleveland Show

The Ohio youth show featured 240 steers with a standout 18 month old steer fed by a 12 year old boy. The calf grown to 990 pounds sold for 66 cents per pound, totaling 653.40, earning second prize in its class yet highest price per pound among entrants.

Cleveland State of Ohio

National Grange Initiates Over 7000 at Cleveland Meeting

The National Grange facility in Cleveland hosted an evening event unveiling over 7,000 new members from across the association. Athens County contributed between 15 and 20 new initiates to the total.

National Grange Cleveland Athens County

Mount Vernon to Host Ohio Grange Meeting Next Year

Athens County delegate Phil Briley reports the next annual Ohio State Grange gathering will be held in Mount Vernon. Cleveland hosted last week and Mount Vernon previously welcomed the state meet over fifty years ago. An effort to bring the event to Athens will be renewed for 1929.

Phil Briley Athens County Ohio State Grange Cleveland Mount Vernon Athens

Women Over fifty find health with Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound

Mrs Annie of Milwaukee reports weakness eased after six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Mattie Adams of Brewton Alabama says it made her feel like a different woman. Thousands of women over fifty credit the remedy for renewed health and活活活 an active life.

Annie the Ae ‘Avenue Milwaukee Lydia E. Pinkham Mattie Adams Downing Street Brewton Ala Lydia B. Pinkham Lydia BE Pinkham

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Faye Reed Elizabeth Linton Virginia Duncan Sam Hawk Charles C. Coulter Mrs Geo.o. Thurn White House Coffee Victor Little Willie F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Slouster Will Canvass Kiwanians Geo. O. Thurn Cruikshanks George C. Thurn Muellers Cooking C. D Shafer Co
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