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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1923

Page

2

Community Notes on Local Visits and Property Transfers

Coolvile hosts Albert Swartz and California guests Charlotte Johnston and Beulan Dagenbreich as Dr. Gunder and Mrs. Campbell entertain. J H Cline and Hart nets visit. Owens family sees Louisville and Dayton relatives. Perry Hanning sells town property to Ira Conley of Ireland. Charles Ford buys Campbell farm section and rebuilds. W F Kampf and Mrs Kampf drive to Columbus for a wedding. Bingman joins visit to Columbus.

Albert Swartz Widdleport Charlotte Johnston Beulan Dagenbreich California Coolvile Gunder Vla Campbell J. H. Cline Athens Hartnet Beverly J. F Hartnell JL. Owens C. D. Owens and Louisville Genevieve

Stewart Exeptional Week with Local Families and Sports Wins

Local residents visited relatives and shopped in Haydenville and Logan while Stewart High beat Coolville High 23 to 7 for boys and 5 to 3 for girls. Numerous families hosted guests from Athens Haydenville Columbus and Brooklyn New York with travel to Parkersburg Steubenville and Logan noted.

Ernest Seamen Estella Clarksburg W. Va Clare Morris Haydenville Logan Stewart High Coolville High Stewart Merle Morris Okay Richardson M. Copeland Will Merle Roy F. Charleton Waldo Tipton Ohio Furs Co Belva’ Morris Garth Lightfoot Ralph Byron Mary Martha Byron C. A. Wiseman Athens Roberts Columbus Ivalee Beekman Geraldine McBeen Parkersbury City Hospital John Lightfoot Charley Morris

Marsh Cats and kin visit regional families

Mr and Mrs Harley Green of McKibben Ridge hosted Eli Green and family and William Mace and family for a weekend visit. Mra Mannie Hawkins of Athens spent a day with her parents Mr and Mrs George Mace. Mrs red Burt and son William Howard visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Raymond Erwin of Hocking.

Harley Green McKibben Ridge Eli Green William Mace Mannie Hawkins Athens George Mace Red Burt William Howard Raymond Erwin Hocking

Local Figures Attend Events and Visit Friends Across Athens Cols

Asbury Will Hess and family travel to Columbus for a M EE conference. Mrs. Jake Niggemeyer visits Athens with her mother Milen Bean after time with cousin Loyd Nickeson. Jank Lawrence and wife host John Lawrence Ella Pierce and George Lawrence family from Guysville and Athens contain Grace Wilford Virginia. Rev. Miller and son Malcom join Martin Kincade and family from Wilton Creek for Sunday dinner. Nessey Buck and family host Sam Frank's wife and daughter from Nelsonville.

Will Hess Columbus Hess Jake Niggemeyer Athens Milen Bean Loyd Nickeson Jank Lawrence John Lawrence Ella Pierce Guysville George Lawrence Grace Wilford Virginia Rev. Miller Malcom Martin Kincade Wilton Creek Nessey Buck Sam Frank Nelsonville

Safe sowing dates to curb Hessian Fly in Ohio wheat

County agents will announce precise safe-feeding dates as Hessian Fly outbreaks rise in northern Ohio counties. Dates vary from September 20 in Ashtabula and Lake to October 4 or later in southern river counties. Observing adult emergence guides when to seed, aiming to leave no wheat for the pest to feed on. The program cut infestation from 44 percent in 1920 to a state average of 4 percent last year, with unanimity in timing crucial to end the threat.

Ohio Ashtabula Lake Erie University and Experiment Station

Early frost threat prompts seed corn precautions in Ohio

Ohio State University crops experts warn of early fall freezes that shrivel corn across northern central Ohio and could trigger a seed corn shortage. Professor C. J. Willard urges immediate field selection of mature ears from standing stalks, noting maturity and frost resistance as key. Proper selection and storage now can ensure good seed for next spring.

Ohio Ohio State University C. J. Willard

Human embryo compared to frog by Syracuse

Syracuse University experiments with William M. Smallwood show human embryonic heart and kidney pass through stages similar to fish reptile and frog. He argues Darwin explains survival of the fittest, not that man ascends from monkeys, and that evolution and creationary views can coexist.

Syracuse N. Y Darwin William Jennings Ryan Syracuse University William M. Smallwood Department of Biology Smallwood Animal Kingdom

Diamonds Recovered From Toledo Resort Loot

Diamonds part of a $25,000 haul from a Wilmette society woman were recovered by police in Toledo Ohio at the Bucket of Blood resort. The diamonds were found in the resort kept by Bud Barrett after a maid stole the loot and confessed to where they were sold. Barrett said he bought them for $809 and was not held.

Toledo Wilmette Chicago Bud Barrett Barrett

Eye wash promises relief for dark rings and bloodshot eyes

Advert says Lavoptik eye wash with camphor witch hazel hydrastis eases dark rings and bloodshot eyes. Quick action claimed. Eye cup free. Gibson's Pharmacy.

Gibson's Pharmacy

Athens County Nomination List for Local Offices Unveiled

The Athens County Board of Elections released the full petition nomination slate for city village township and board of education posts to be decided at the November election. Independent ticket names span Athens City mayor council education posts township trustees clerks and peace and constable roles across numerous townships including Ames Amesville Albany Carthage Canaan Bern Rome and Trimble with many candidates and several village posts listed.

Board of Education Athens County Board of Elections Athens City W. N. Russell S. F. Beverage O. SF. Rowland N. J. Addicott C. L. Heaton A. E. Whaley Geo. Whipple Athens Township W. A. Finney James Hardy Charles S. Noore John H. Gillette Harvey Frye Add Hooper E. C. Kenney Arthur Hunter C. H. Porter Pearl W. Helwig Felix Riley S. K K. Hedges F. C. Mayriner Jacob Glenn J. P. Tucker Roy Durfee Board of IM Education Fred C. Shaffer J. Roscoe Martin Ames Township A. W.kierns Lucy Weber James Hines Harlan Linscott A. A. Kasler Admiral N. Brown Board of Education—Co. FE Woolley C. O. Linscott A. M. Linscott Amesville T. O. Day F. E. Phillips John Eckard C. A. Gardner M. Lovell J. E. Gifford H. C. Joy Riley Thompson Lodi J. M. Beatty Sylvester J. Smith Robert F. Perry Homer Meighen Jacob Niggemeyer Frank Lowether Frank Laurence W. EF. Seaman Rome Township Alex Parsons C. HH. Rodehaver Charles Winner John H. McKinley J. F. Starkey F. #. Laughlin W. F. Minear Don Campbell S. J. Rbidason J. W. Featherston I. C. Chapman Carl W. Hayes York Township Charles Levering Earl White Oral Daugherty Vernon Cagg William Jacobs Irvin Nanna Charles Kinsey J. W. Wade Constable William H. Sommers H. Nash John Mason Charles Canter Tsaac Warner Andrew Farms William Winn

Passion Play Not Profitable Says Visitor From Europe

Donald H. Smith of Van Wert Ohio spoke at First M E church on Sunday about the Oberammergau Passion Play. He denied profiteering rumors, noting Anton Lang the Christus earns $25 for the season and shared details on stage effects for the eight hour performance on a 4900 seat theater. He described Lang and the theater, and previewed his next lecture on Europe travel.

Oberammergau Germany Donald H. Smith van Wert Ohio M. FE Daniel Mc. Gurk Kittis Smith Anton Lang Christus Lang

Local Officials and Trustees Named in Township and School Boards

A list of appointed and elected officials including Waterloo Township Trustee Georges a 2 Frea R. Herron Arch Knageton and Clerk-Fred J. Burt, with constable Hunt and village assessor V. W. Starkey. School boards named include Marshfield, The Plains, Luhrig, and county education members H. Dowler D. Henry Warren Koons Hines Nellson Hamer Potts Day Donald Thomas Jones Williams Francis Lohse Thompson.

Hugh Chadwell Wayne Antle C. W. Kinder I. H. Gift J. R. Lewis Board of Education A. M. Rainey Joseph Antle Trimble Frank Williams Chas. Eddy Fred Hawk Robert M. Snyder James Wheatley Charles Leach J. H. Henshaw C. L. Koons George H. Harper Reese E. Williams Charles Colwell Clarence D. Williams J. W. Jones John K. Auer W. R. Dewland Ray Wenner E. A. Johnson Robert L. Tipton Martin Hounestine Pearl R. Orndorf Charles O’riley Charles Tipple Chris Skinner Samuel McDaniel O. C. Hammon Thomas Blower Henry Williams Tom Davis Brenton McClellan John Zimmer Freda Burgess F. B. Tinq Waterloo Georges A Frea R. Herron O. Mace M. x Knowlton Houngaste Bobo Robert Zuray Fred J. Burt Jénna Edwards Arch Knageton Hunt Coalville V. W. Starkey Marshfield Board of Education W. H., Whitlock R. H. Esau County Board of Education

Tragedy as Two Akron Boys In Medina County Accident

Arthur Bock 17 was killed when a .22 rifle discharged accidentally by Alexander Krause 15 while they hunted squirrels in Medina County. Both youths from Akron were involved in the fatal mishap.

Medina Arthur Bock Alexander Krause Akron Medina County

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