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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1928

Page

8

Campaign Against Election Of Smith Aims At Prohibition

Ohio WCTU delegates from Kens County prepare to oppose Gov. E Smith in an intensive drive at the annual convention October 22 to 26 at the Neil House Columbus They cite potential nullification of prohibition and the Eighteenth Amendment as risks to national morality and progress.

E. Smith Ohio Neil House Olumbus Kens County J. L. Triipp Athens Firs Adda

Conference on Education Held in Athens Church

Thirty five church workers and pastors from Logan Athens Nelsonville and Amesville attended a conference on Christian Education yesterday afternoon and evening at the Athens Presbyterian Church. The Rev. A Y Wilcox pastor of the church led the session.

Logan Athens Nelsonville Amesville Conference On Christian Education Athens Presbyterian Church A. Y. Wilcox

Conference opens with talks on religious instruction

Dr. George P. Horst of Chicago opens the meeting as secretary of the Board of Christian Education for the Southern District. Speakers discuss Better Religious Instruction in Local Churches, the Presbyterian Church's Special Program for Young People, and The Responsibility of Women for Christian Education. A Fellowship Dinner features Horst and Rev. James A. Verburg of Columbus as principal speakers.

George P. Horst Chicago Board of Christian Education Presbyterian Church

Hidden hairpin method to secure ground vines

If vines run along the ground, slide an invisible hairpin over the stems and insert it into the gaps of the brick. This technique binds the vines to the surface without a wall or place behind.

Attendance Highlight at Canaan Township One Room School

The year’s attendance reaches 99.3 percent at Music Run School in Canaan Township. Teacher Nita Butts oversees a small classroom amid muddy dirt roads as the school wins the flag and pennant from Athens County Attendance officer Carl Porter for best annual attendance.

Canaan Township Carl Porter Athens County Nita Butts

Time and money in home economics weigh choices carefully

The article argues households must value their own time and labor when choosing between home made or store bought items. It compares home baked cake costs and time to bakery prices and stresses considering initial costs and upkeep of home improvements.

Jromice Econ U.S

Vegetable Scraps Spread Newspapers to Save Time

Spreading newspapers while preparing vegetables catches scraps and prevents stains, a habit that saves time in the kitchen. The tip highlights practical cleanliness and efficiency in meal prep.

New Shaving Cream Promises Easy Shaves and Smooth Skin

An advertisement boasts a shaving cream that omits irritant soap yet builds a thick lather. It allegedly softens beards instantly, allowing dull blades to glide, cutting shaving time in half and leaving skin smooth for hours. Money back guarantee offered. Findlay Ohio. Desk 5.

Deuggist Findlay Ohio

Students trek for class as 1927 28 attendance tops 99.3

A 99.3 percent attendance mark for 1927 28 is noted as students travel long bus distances to reach classes. A deep blue pennant to fly with the American flag was presented by Mr. Porter, honoring schools with tough journeys. The program celebrated the award as a test of perseverance. Also in Manitoba a woman, Kathleen Rice, reports a major mineral discovery a copper lode in northern Manitoba.

Porter Pas Manitoba Kathleen Rice University of Toroto

Selma Man Finds Confederate Money Under Old Stable

John Jones in Selma discovers 40000 dollars in old money in a stable. He celebrates briefly as the notes are Confederate currency, not valid current money.

Selma Ala John Jones

Cleaning Common Metals Institute Experts Tell How to Conserve and Beautify Ornaments

Experts advise using fine polishes and lacquers to maintain silver pewter and nickel plated items. Clean metals with soft cloth after polishing, lacquer twice, and remove lacquer with denatured alcohol and hot water when re cleaning.

Common Metals Institute Athroom Orain

Court awards damages in Randolph vs Humphrey case

In Athens County Common Pleas Court the plaintiff Ora Randolph wins against administrator Clarence Humphrey for 2986.60 plus costs. In Probate Court John Killian is arraigned on a charge of tending to cause delinquency of children. trial set for the 9th.

Ora Randolph Clarence Humphrey John W. Johnson Athens County Common Pleas Court Athens County John Killan

Court Arraigns Killan on Warrant Arrest

Friday morning, Killan was arrested on a warrant issued by Peter Barrows following a court complaint.

Killan Peter Barrows

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