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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1928

Page

12

Farmers and Fire Inspectors Address Athens Chamber

Athens Chamber heard plans for an Athens County branch of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation to boost farm wealth through marketing standardization. Speaker Murray D. Lincoln urged farmers and merchants to back sub stations at Guysville Coolville Albany and Amesville. D. P. Ely outlined an Ohio State Fire Prevention Association inspection to cover local buildings with Boy Scout aid and a public dinner briefing.

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Athens Chamber of Commerce Berry Murray D. Lincoln The Farm Federation D. P. Ely Ohio State Fire Prevention Association Farm Bureau Lincoln Athens County Ohio Farm Bureau Mr. Lincoln Guysville Coolville Albany Amesville Ohio Federation West Farm Bureau Federation Ely Gill Chamber Department R. A. Dalton

McLeod Comes Back To Defeat Wade In Columbus Match

George McLeod, Nebraska heavyweight, recovered from a first fall loss to pin Wade twice with flying tackles in Columbus. Wade won the second and third falls in two minutes fourteen seconds and fifteen seconds. Other results include Grip over Turner in thirty minutes and Bauer pinning La Due in twenty four minutes.

Columbus U.P George McLeod Nebraska Gi¢n Wade Wade McLeod Charlie Grip Joe Turner Hans Bauer Gene la Due

Grand Jury Dismisses Sunday Movie Charges

Martins Ferry Ohio Belmont County Grand Jury dismissed 39 charges filed last summer against operating Sunday movies. Theater owners circulated petitions for a referendum on the Sunday movie ordinance, which would delay its effect until after the 1929 election, likely allowing Sunday shows to operate.

Martins Ferry U.P Belmont County Grand Jury Ohio

Semester program for Y W C A at Ohio University released

The Y W C A at Ohio University announces its first semester schedule with events from September 28 to January 13. Activities include Sept 28 reception, Oct 7 talk by Cornelia Holcombe, Oct 21 Geneva Night, Nov 4 Recognition Night, Dec 16 Christmas program, and a Vocational Survey January 13. The cabinet lists Cornelia Holcombe as president and Irma E. Voigt as advisor, among others.

Cornelia Holcombe Lillian Denner Edith Wray Dean Voight Ruth Wysner Elizabeth Montague Beryl Baker Louise Field Irma Jones Young Women's Christian Association of Ohio University Jesus Margaret Cordwin Selma Wendschuh Helen Vane Marcia Scott Grace Graham Winifred Kingsley Hallene Woods Theora Bartholomew Irma Johnson Marian Coe Dean Irma E. Voigt

Retrial Begins For Sheriff Holmes In Post Office Robbery

Retrial of Harry P. Holmes known as Sheriff will start today before Federal Judge John M. Killits for his role in the Lorain Post Office robbery of $30,000 dating back three years.

Cleveland U.R Harry P Holmes Lorain John M. Killits

Dead timber pulled from Ohio Synod rolls

Presbyterian Churches of the Ohio Synod in Ohio Michigan West Virginia and Pennsylvania are trimming inactive members from their rolls. Rev. William J. Grimes of New Concord, synodical superintendent of missions, says the effort targets dead timber in the membership.

Cambridge U.P Presbyterian Churches Ohio Synod Ohio Michigan West Virginia Pennsylvania William J. Grimes New Concord Synodical Superintendent of Missions

Lindbergh Arrives to Register for November Vote

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh landed in a Curtiss Falcon at St. Louis landing field to register for the November 6 election. He arrived late yesterday and planned to vote in the upcoming national contest.

ST. Louis U.pr Charles A. Lindbergh

Girl Polo Team Triumphs in Early World Match

At Rye New York the Westchester Biltmore four defeated Calgary Canadians 5 to 2 in the first international women’s polo match. Canadian mounts arrived late hampering their effort while American players rode with notable vigor and skill.

Rye N. Y U.R Calgary Westchester-Biltmore

Ex-Dry Man Samaha Charged with Impersonation

Joe Samaha, 38, of Lorain, former undercover agent in the Federal Prohibition Department, pleaded not guilty to impersonating an officer with intent to defraud in Columbus. He was released on $1,000 bond after arraignment. His contract as an under cover agent expired October 21.

Columbus U.P Joe Samaha Lorain Federal Prohibition Department Joseph Horner Samaha

Word ladder from SLATE to ROOTS puzzle solution

The puzzle answer lists a chain SLATE SLATS SLOTS BLOTS BOOTS ROOTS ROOFS. These uniform shifts show a vowel pattern and letter substitutions leading to the final word.

A Distinctive Model for Mature Figures Dress Pattern

The wardrobe of a stout woman features a dress with side closing and slenderizing lines in black satin with flesh color crepe for the collar and vestee. Suitable materials include Canton crepe crepe satin moire georgette or voile in black or gray. The pattern offers 9 sizes from 38 to 54 inches, with yardage details and pattern mailing on receipt of payment by silver or stamps.

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Apeanea Ohio Fire Prevention Bureau Elks Charity Athens County Fair Grounds Ramon Novarro and Renee Adobee Anita Stewart and Huntley Gordon Ohio University Irma E. Voigt Lindy Messenger Pattern Department D. Zenner Co Independence Ments Jersey Bloomers D. Zenner Company
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