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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1927
Page
10
RUTLAND Sept 2 Uncle John 8 Holt a longtime Meigs county fiddler and Pioneer meeting favorite won second place in the Oli Fiddler contest at the Ohio State fair this week. In his eighties the old gentleman is justly proud of the achievement and remains a popular attraction.
In a mountain cabin, Vee-Wee and kidnapper Happy improvise a supper to keep royalty and danger at bay. The ex-princes cruelty haunts her as Happy vows protection through a tense night, while plans to escape hinge on Satan’s mysterious return.
Two Erie County Electric payroll messengers carrying 16009 were robbed by three hold up men in Erie Pennsylvania early today. They fled in a touring car with Illinois plates while police pursued.
Internationally noted actress Amelia Bingham died of pneumonia today at her Riverside Drive home in New York.
Anvils of programming show a mixed lineup with soprano Tiffeny and organ recitals alongside concert highlights. Listings include New York based times and sponsors like Capital Theatre and Atwater Kent, detailing half hour programs, performances, and varying prices.
The Howard association held its third annual reunion near Glouster. Descendants of Samuel Howard and Polly Biggins gather from Athens, Cameron, and beyond. Notables include Lydia Howard Chappelear of Kokomo and Samuel M. Howard of Hebbardsville. A gun once owned by Augustine’s gunsmithing era was displayed. The next reunion will be in Cameron, West Virginia, retracing ancestral routes.
Miss Rebecca Cooley and Miss Eva Cooley of 72 Grosvenor Street depart this morning for Gallipolis to visit over Labor Day with their cousin Miss Iva Robinson.
An order of Probate Judge S. M. Johnson allows Flora A. Schall of Nelsonville widow and executrix of Henry B. Schall to take the personal property of the estate at appraised valuation. The probate court's journal records today the executrix’s permission to claim the estate assets.
Washington reports in Alequer Brazil claimed an American aviator Faul Red fern may have landed near Alequer but the mayor's transcript to the State department today says the rumor is false.
Notice from the Deputy State Supervisors of Elections Athens County Ohio calling for sealed bids by 8 p m September 2 1925 at the courthouse for printing ballots including township school board peace referendum and city village ballots with bids endorsed and the right to reject any or all bids reserved. Also notice of hearing September 7 1927 on re arranging precincts in Lodi township with remonstrances noted.
The estate is valued at 212 327 dollars with real estate at 2 577 50 and personal property including 14 shares of Jewett Coal at 3 each, 15 shares of Fidelity Mortgage at 150, and 100 per Athene Glazed Brick stock. Appraisers are R H Jackson W S Rhodes and James Sharp of Nelsonville.
Fostoria Union stockyards were burned early today with a loss estimated at more than 100000 dollars. Fire crews fought the blaze through the night, sparing nearby facilities and prompting large-scale evacuations of adjacent lots. No injuries were reported.
Athens paid debt on four bond series dating from 1923 and 1924 that came due yesterday. The issue totaled 348 801.75 in bonds and interest with most bonds at 1006 each bearing five and a half percent interest. Bonds were recorded in the County Auditor's office as warrants were issued. Money borrowed mainly for road improvements.
A Simple Day Dress pattern offers taffeta crepe or jersey options for a motel or everyday wear. Sizes range 24 through 46 inch bust. 28 inch size requires about 2 1/2 yards of 64 inch material plus contrasting fabric for collar and belt. dress width reaches 60 inches with plaits extended. Pattern mailed to any address on receipt of 5d or stamps.
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