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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1926
Page
15
An advertiser assures buyers they are safe purchasing four used cars with access to replacement parts for nearly any car in Southern Ohio. Listing items include cylinder head gaskets timing chains valves pistons rings belts axles bearings gears springs and joints from brands like Timken Spicer Eaton and more.
A 1926 county court sale order records parcels to be sold by the Common Pleas Court of Athens County. Sheriff McKinley announces sale by legal decree with payment in cash on the day, listing involved parties and the date. Also includes assorted market notes on produce, livestock receipts, and futures prices from New York Chicago and Toledo markets.
Readable portions show cattle and sheep trading with steady to weaker tones. Prices range from 4.50 to 16.00 for various cattle, calves, sheep, and lambs, with receipts around 50 to several hundred head and multiple localities mentioned.
A writ of mandamus directs auditor Fred Cornwell to issue a warrant on the Athens county treasurer for 50 dollars to attorney Hal I Rowland for defense of Earl Minear. Judge E G Worstell noted nonpayment, with future payments tied to treasury funds and interest from July 12. Public Utilities details follow regarding bus company authority and route changes in Athens, Ohio.
Notices announce divorce petitions filed by Williams Atkins and Chelly against Monette Atkins and others with hearings in November. A sheriff’s sale is set for October 20 in Athens City on real estate in Athens County, appraised at 51267 dollars, with a three part payment plan and interest terms.
Prizes for the entire season were awarded at the Bush Biddle match dinner attended by more than 100 Athens country club members. T Grovery was top in the first flight, earning a prize. Hart won the second flight, receiving an English golf bag. runner-up Charles Weedworth earned a golf bag as well.
A garbled account describes a golf match with Porter, Shea, and others. After-dinner events include prizes and remarks by officials, a tense meeting, and plans for future gatherings while characters mingle and depart.
A large student body and community gather for a homecoming style send off at Athens High School ahead of the Loy game. The event features a pep rally with marching band and student speakers, aiming to energize supporters for the upcoming contest and celebrate school spirit.
Disjointed OCR notes claim 2000 acres may be claimed with references to Wooster Farms and a political battle. Governor Dananey comments label Myers Connor as the public service favorite. The fragmentary text mentions Wey Nepal and a party line about governance and utilities.
A testimonial claims relief from severe stomach distress after trying Dr. Dierawn Golden's Medical Discovery. The writer says four doses provided immediate relief and notes improved sleep and overall health. A request is made for free samples and a 10 cent package price is advertised.
An historic view notes progress in women's work from art and teaching to factory roles and professional fields while highlighting health as a cost of economic independence. Mrs Elizabeth Chamberlain praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, sharing her home remedy experience and inviting letters from women seeking health advice.
A dense listing details varied radio program segments across many U S cities. Entries note dinner music orchestras talks news and concert proms from Chicago Cincinnati Havana Kansas City Los Angeles New York Philadelphia and Washington among others with times and station identifiers.
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