Athens county farmers launch cooperative storage venture
Farmers of Athens county form a cooperative to store carload purchases. TheSwift building near the old K and M depot was chosen after negotiations. Incorporation papers were secured and stock subscribed. F P Linscott presides with J W Lax as VP and J A Walsh secretary treasurer. N E Mills named general manager. The stock drive progresses and the plan aims to store and pool cooperative purchases with no on hand stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Farm Bureau
Swift
F. P. Linscott
J. W. Lax
J. A. Walsh
J. C. McClanahan
Henry Finsterwald
N. E. Mills
New Pike Road to Open Today Ending Sand Ridge Detour
It was expected today the Chauncey Glouster road would open after final construction. The tar bound macadam from Millfield to Chauncey will be praised by motorists though heavy traffic may soon wear it. The Sugar Creek to Alderman brick road repair will take weeks with a stone foundation and new curbing. detours remain for light traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey-Glouster
Sand Ridge
Sunday Creek Valley
Athens
Uchtel
State Highway Department
Millfield
Deaths-Funerals Fred Cunningham
Funeral services for Fred Cunningham at the Christian church in Chauncey Tuesday on arrival of train No 2 due at 11 am. Burial will be in Nye cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Cunningham
Christian Church
Chauncey
Infermant
Nye
Charles W. Drake Dies After Illness at 67
Charles W. Drake died at his Richland avenue home Sunday night at 67 after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 PM at Hebbardsville church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. A lifelong Athens area resident and farmer, he is survived by his widow and several relatives including Jerry Wil and Pearl Prake of Athens, Wilson of Frankfort, and Mrs. James Johnson near Athens.
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Charles W. Drake
Richland Avenue
Hebbardsville
Mr. Drake
Athens
Jerry, Wiland Pearl Prake
Wilson
Frankfort
James Johnson
Entering a Hole Demonstrates Courage but Exiting Reveals Judgment
A quoted aphorism highlighting that pulling out of a hole shows courage and determination while getting into it reveals judgement and discretion. The statement contrasts action under pressure with premeditation and risk assessment.
Last Year’s Game Highlights For Yankees And Giants
Jimes tossed a four hit gem versus the Clubs as Brooklyn won 5 0 with 28 batters faced. Lewis hit a two on homer as the Yanks defeated the Tigers. Gharrity homered for Washington in Chicago. Ellerbe misread a fly, Gharrity scored, and was ruled out. Giants executed a triple play against the Cards. Ky nabbed a line drive and threw to catch Hamanha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimes
Brooklyn
Lewis
Yanks
Tigers
Gharrity
Chicago
Washington
Ellerbe
Giants
Persecate
Hamanha
Bocand
Ohio orchard shows 11 straight crop years with heavy feeding
Members of the Ohio State Hort icultural Society toured Ashland to see T K Thornburg’s orchard famed for uninterrupted yields. He credits high fertilization—15 tons of manure per acre over 25 years and yearly applications of ammonium sulphate phosphate and potash during blossom pink—plus broad leaf surface and light pruning. Baldwin and Grimes Golden trees yielded 97 and 267 bushels respectively over long spans with no off years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Horticultural Society
Ashland
Ohio State University
T. KE. Thornburg
Thornburg
Man Seeks Secret Of Old Cremona Violin Tone
Norwalk Ohio reports that instrument maker N C Holcomb tests a filler and varnish method to mimic aged Cremona violins. He notes egg yolk and beeswax filler before varnish can yield deeper tones, while applying varnish too early harms wood cells and sound. He uses aged maple from old furniture to simulate century-old wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
N. C. Holcomb
Cremona
Holcomb
Battle Creek
Mich
Athens County Disciples of Christ Plan All Day Convention
NEW MARSHFIELD Sept 12 An Athens county convention of the Disciples of Christ is set for September 14. The program runs from 10:00 A. M. to 9:00 P. M. with devotions, reports, discussions on leadership stewardship education and missionary work, plus two addresses by Mary Lyons and Ll. J. Cahill and a church task focus. A basket dinner and picnic supper are planned for midday and evening devotions conclude the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Athens County
The
Disciples of Christ
BE. G. Pedigo
H. M. Wilson
C. J. Johnson
C. A. Crawford
Gilbert Courtney
Ray Gardner
Mary Lyons
Christian College
M. Ki. Chatley
T. D. Brown
I. J. Cahill
J. Lt. Stine
Ll. J. Cahill
Court 15 with the taxpayers recall election transition
The Supreme Court will likely decide if a Dayton special election is needed to determine whether to recall the manager commission and revert to the federal form. The appellate court backed the Dayton Taxpayers Association petition for a recall vote, with a 30 day order if no further pleading occurs. City Attorney Harshman may seek higher review at a special session tonight. The city commission has resisted, and the clash is expected to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Supreme Court
Dayton Tax Payers Association
City Commission
Harshman
Columbus Veteran Weds German Girl
A former Rainbow Division doughboy Everett C. Hauehn of Columbus married Fraulein Elsie Bauer of Unkelbach on the Rhine, Germany. The ceremony in New York united an Army of Occupation romance with two Columbus American Legion members attending, one as best man. The couple plans to reside in Columbus.
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Rainbow Division
Army of Occupation
New York
Everett C. Hauehn
Columbus
Fraulein Elsie Bauer
Unkelbach
Rhine
Germany
American Legion of Columbus
Small cyclone causes hundreds in Fremont damage
Estimates today indicate hundreds of dollars in damage from a small cyclone that struck Fremont yesterday afternoon. Rain hail lightning and wind accompanied the storm which cut a path between Fremont and Tiffin. Trees were uprooted and buildings unroofed as wires were blown down. A falling tree struck a Fremont and Fostoria car causing a near panic among passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Tiffin
Fremont and Fostoria
Explosion destroys six petroleum stills in Imperogical village
A Halifax report states one man is missing and two are seriously injured after six petroleum stills exploded in Imperogical, causing a panic in Halifax and nearby towns and resulting in over a million dollars in property loss.
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Halifax
N.S
Imperogal
Honor Medal Men to Attend American Legion Convention
Twenty five Congressional Medal of Honor wearers will attend the American Legion convention in Kansas City Missouri this fall. They will have all expenses paid and will lead the parade review beside distinguished foreign and American visitors. Leading names include Joseph Atkinson Frank Bart John Burkley James Dexter Alan Eggers Arthur Forrest Gary Foster Harold Furlong Sidney Gumpertz M Waldo Hatler Ralyn Hill Richmond Hilton Nelson Holderman August Jensen Philip Katz Archie Peck Thomas Pope Samuel Sampler Willie Saundlin Clayton Slack Harold Turner Louis VanFersal John Villepiagne and Samuel Woodfill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
The
American Legion
Econvention Committee
America
Joseph B. Atkinson
Memphis
Tenn
Frank J. Bart
Newark
N. J
John Ll. Burkley
Blairstown
John C
Villepiqne
Camden
8. Co
Samuel Woodfill
Fort Thomas
Legion members pledge for town community building
Sturgis South Dakota American Legion members, after receiving state bonus checks, pledge 11000 toward a 25000 community building with a gym shower bath bowling alley rest room and a dance hall for the entire town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
South Dakota
American Legion
Art Wolfe Not to Have Arsenal Here
A rumors claimed Art Wolfe would open an arsenal in town after a Want ad in the Messenger caused a flood of calls. He denied plans and urged readers to try want ads, noting they work, with a cheeky warning about obtaining items in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Wolfe
Art
Messenger Want
Watch Dog
Gloucester Fishermen Sail 1600 Miles For Halibut
In their search for halibut the Gloucester fishermen often voyage to the coast of Greenland, covering more than 1600 miles from their home port as they pursue the catch.
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Gloucester
Greenland
Patrolmen Clean Up Polecat in Cleveland Street Battle
Patrolman Spencer and his squad pursued a polecat in Cleveland today. They attempted to capture it alive. the animal was killed when a fellow officer struck it with a club. Spencer will buy a new uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Spencer
Flying Squadron
Public Forum Correction on Mayor Roush Fine
Win Hashman files a Public Forum letter disputing details of a Messenger story about a fine by Mayor Roush. He states the fine was 66.25 dollars, he paid promptly, and was released. He notes he could have paid a larger fine if needed and asserts he was calm at notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messenger
the Messenger
Roush
Win Hashman
Sugar From Raisins Dominates Southern Europe and Asia
Sugar is manufactured from raisins in most countries of southern Europe and western Asia, reflecting a widespread processing practice across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Western
Asia
Woman swims 153 miles in New York route
Miss Mille Gade, Danish swimming star and peaucser in the New York Y W A, recently swam an initial leg toward a larger Albany route. The tale notes a 3 mile segment as part of the challenge with Albany, New York, as the destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Mille Gade
Peaucser
New York Y. W
York, Peta
New York Clu bs Take Early Leads in Both Leagues
Philadelphia report notes Giants edge Pirates 2 1 in a three week pennant chase while Marquard silences Pittsburgh. Indians, despite slow start, stay in race as Boston star Speaker contends with Yankees if favorable pitching breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Upper Manhattan
Rube Marquard
Pirates
Giants
Pittsburgers
Cleveland Indians
Speaker
Giants Rally To 11 8 Win Pushing Them To First Place
Yesterday Fred Toney delivered a bases loaded three during the third and the Giants beat the Robins 11 to 8 to seize top spot. Marquard blanked the Pirates eight innings and the Reds won 4 to 1 to push the Pirates from the lead. The Yankees split with the Red Sox as Bush won 8 to 1 and Karr dropped the second 6 to 1. Cleveland trounced the Browns 7 to 4 lifting Speaker toward the Yankees by a half game. Washington edged the Athletics 7 to 6 on Rice's double and Harris and Miller hits in the tenth. Detroit closed the season with a 6 to win over the White Sox.
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Fred Toney
Giants
Robins
Rube Marquard
Pirates
Reds
Yanks
Red Sox
Joe Bush
Karr
New Yorkers
Cleveland
Browns
Speaker
Cubs
Rices
Harris
Miller
Washington
Athletics
Detroit
White Sox
Woman Popularity Trends Stand Apart From Murder
A sharp note on changing social expectations, suggesting that modern popularity does not rely on violent acts. The remark contrasts dramatic actions with everyday appeal, implying a shift in how public figures gain attention.
Rearranging Fences Saves 4300 Turns On 150 Acre Farm
A Bristol Adams quote opens this farming note. An Ohio farmer rearranged fences and saved his team 4300 turns in a year on a 150 acre operation. The piece underscores the value of informed farming and the voice of the community.
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Ohio
War Department transfers picric acid surplus to Ohio farming groups
The War Department turned over war excess picric acid to the Department of Agriculture. Ohio is allotted 12 tons, to be handled through the Lucas County Farm Bureau by engineers of the agricultural extension service.
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War Department
Department of Agriculture
Ohio
Agricultural Extension Service
Lucas County Farm Bureau
Expensive Bull Draws Attention at Ohio County Fairs
Extension workers in animal husbandry display what is called the most expensive bull in the world at Southern Ohio county fairs. The animal is described as a scrub with high value attracting farmers and fairgoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Oyster Shell Fails as Hen Grit Substitute
A brief note states oyster shell is beneficial but cannot replace grit for hens, advising that hens still need proper grit for digestion.
Farm as Family Cornerstone at Union Station Era
A quotation decorates Union Station in Washington D C praising the farm as the best home for the family and the main source of national wealth, calling it the foundation of civilized society and natural providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Union Station
Washington, D. C
Foundation of Civilized Society
Teel plants in operation
Martins Ferry Ohio steel revival shows mills resuming output. American Sheet and Tin Plate Company begins six hot mills at Dover returning about five hundred workers laid off since January 1. Five mills at New Philadelphia to reopen next Wednesday per company announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Shoe and Tin Plate Company
American Sheet and Tin Plate Company
Dover
New Philadelphia
Family Reunion of Johnathan Smith Descendants
Thirty descendants gathered at the Schoonover home in Chauncey for a Sunday family reunion. They enjoyed a bountiful dinner and spent the rest of the day socializing.
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Chauncey
Johnathan Smith
Thomas Schoonover
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Lissen
Yonly
Joe
Eddie
Gring Joe
Buy Swift
K. & M. Depot
New Pike Road
Chauncey-Millfield
Marshfield
Tifon
Miss Mille Gade
Sam
Bristol Adams
TEEL
Ohio River
Martins Ferry
National Confectioners’ Sociation
H.W. Brooks
Caloric
Magnesia
Oxfords
Fi Atchinson & Stickney
Athens, Ohio
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