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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1927

Page

8

Athens High School Megaphone Drive Prompts Strong Support

Interest runs high in Athens High School woodshop projects with 150 students making furniture lamps and cedar chests as the annual fall festival planning advances. The Megaphone newspaper subscription drive ramps up after speeches by students and teachers urging school pride and support.

Woodshop Megaphone Athens High School J.C. Glover Manual Arts Raymond Brooks Kenneth Jones Luther Ulbrich Tom Porter Carl Barry High School C. E. William Willams Parent-Teachers’ Association J. C. Glover A. A. Neils H. E. Wise Nellis Dreddie Mansfeld Willard Mariner Athans High School In. Hughes Clifford Carmell Ife

Forestry Day Highlights Pine Growth Gains at Waterloo Field Day

F. W. Dean of Ohio State University and Wooster College reported Red and White pines showing ten years growth in southeastern soil. Seven ty five farmers observed experiments with tree planting to determine best adapted types, six foot spacing, and free tree provision with freight and packing costs. The Waterloo area, once barren, now shows valuable potential under the Waterloo State Forest director, Mr. Joan Withers.

F. W. Dean Ohio State University Wooster College Waterloo Athens Couny Eashen Tor Pean Tod Mente Eburg Waterloo State Forest Joan Withers Eyargs

Chemistry session at Oberlin professor lectures wartime notes

Dr. Harry N. Holmes of Oberlin College leads a steno discussion on restoring fermentation methods during a spring session at Wirtenthers College. The event focuses on practical chemistry advances with emphasis on audit and demonstration.

Wirtenthers College Harry N. Holmes Oberlin College

Ohio Voter Rules Clarified Amid Election Mail Confusion

Ohio reports fix in polling hours listed as Central Standard Time while some publications used Eastern Standard. Attorney General Edward C Turner confirms correct construction of law. polls open 6 50 a m and close 6 00 p m Central Standard time, with statewide election boards distributing ballots under agriculture department supervision.

Columbus Novauber Lastern Edward C Turner Ghia

PLAN WORK Church leaders to Meet at Prospect in Coming Week

A meeting of the Zanesville district of the Abbott Protestant church will discuss evangelism for small communities and engaging youth in church activities. O. B. Ward of Zanesville will preside with speakers including Rev. Frank Lawrence Brewin D of Columbus and Rev. John Dowllis of McConnellsville among others.

Prospect Zanesville Prospect Church O. B. Ward Zanesulle Pdisce Hye Muskingum Hand Digas Frank Lawren Brewin D. of Columbus Ohio

Women’s Auxiliary carnival draws campus and town crowd

Ohio campus hosts annual Women’s Auxiliary carnival with music, dancing, swimming, confetti, and keen student participation. Receipts reportedly exceed 150 dollars, Ruth Jones as chairwoman notes, while Yamada Omera sorority claims best booth for Follow for Onto decorations. prize for largest receipts pending submission of expenses.

Ohio Grose Ruth Jones Soratitt Chen Om Mordav

Probate court approves settlement in rail road crossing fatality

Clarence Bernard and heirs seek authority to settle claims arising from a road accident near Gloucester at a railroad crossing. The court approved a $500 per vehicle settlement with costs paid, to be distributed by Charles Brooks administrator to heirs and funeral expenses.

Ion Clarence Bernard Tes Pieds Seale Aclom York Central Caning Charles Brooks Daugher Roth

Missionary Drowns After River Rescue Attempt

A missionary named Chorgs King drowned after falling from a river raft during a rescue attempt near Athens. The incident follows reports of a missing person and involves party members and local firms in the scene.

Missionaly

Non-Union Coal Hauling Expands Over Chesapeake and Ohio Route

A Russell dispatch reports a successful test train over the Chesapeake and Ohio route, hauling up to 19 000 tons across 120 cars. The new line will shift coal shipments from Kentucky and West Virginia, with trains projected to carry 10 000 to 14 000 tons as capacity increases.

Chillicothe Chesapeake and Ohio Chillicotha torCelumtas Kintucky Russell Russell Terminal Russel Terminal C. 8. O. Itriang Isell Columbus

Abie's Irish Rose Withdrawn After Breaking Record

Oct. 22—The elf's dramatic critics awoke at dawn and noted Abie's Irish Rose broke a long standing record, as the world watched and predictions shifted. The show, produced by Chirham and partners, has performed many times, with audiences near 17 0% of prior tallies and over $22,000 in receipts to date.

L.althe Elf ATL Ie World Abte Trish The Republic Vorton Chir Roma MAO da Pere Sons Judy Mont Compa London

Hospital Notes With Multiple Major Operations

Hospital notes list several patients admitted for major operations including Son Gaston, Whner McTinanahan Athi ens, Thelma Chase Atvony, Mildred Toor Mullel, and Frelda Woodraft Athens with improving or good condition. Elizabeth Carr Athens admitted for medical treatment and Ciddla Byers for a minor operation showing improved status.

Whner McTinanahan Athiens Thelma Chase Atvony Mildred Toor Mullel Elizabeth Carr Athens Ciddla Byers Wesday Misa Frelda

October OS Report From Major Hospital In Athens

October OS notes an improved condition after a major operation. Sloan of Athens was admitted October 29 for medical treatment. Convalescent patients include C P Clester Athens, Wiestey Keirns Millfield, Valeria Samphiskey Trimble, Mrs Wale ham Darnell Athens. Some patients left the hospital during the week including Mrs Max Altman and baby Chetmneau, Mrs Ode Jackson Chauncey, Vern McDonald Glouster, Mrs Inge Theisen and baby Athens.

Sloan Athens C. P. Clester Wiestey Keirns Millfield Valeria Samphiskey Trimble Waleham Darnell Teft Ther Hospital Max Altman Baby Chetmneau Ode Jackson Chauncey Vern McDonald Glouster Inge Theisen

Bridge project trains crash injuring thirty nine at toll house

Extensive repairs are underway on the New York Parkersburg Belpre bridge across the Ohio river. A test car in a southbound section collided with a waiting car at West Sule station injuring thirty nine people as workers finish a steel framed roof section for the winter.

Coolville New York Parkersburg-Belpre Ohio Sule

Unclear Coat Descriptions Amid Hazy Bridge Note

Fragmentary OCR mentions a first coat in dark red and a second coat described as diaks with the bridge noted in the text. Key details like dates, names, or locations are absent, leaving an uncertain painting or construction description.

Hie Bridge

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