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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1926
Page
2
Workmen at the Pomeroy jail clear a rock and shale debris from the rear hillside driveway. The path, used to haul materials for a new addition, has deteriorated after winter slides and will be widened and repaired.
Howard Kenhour and W M Russell pleaded not guilty to a charge of firing the peace in Justice Gil’s court in Pomeroy yesterday. They were released on a $200 bond. The disturbance reportedly disrupted a religious meeting led by Rev Louis McCumber, brother of James McCumber murdered by Richard Rhodes and John Hedrick. The hearing was set for this afternoon.
Six pupils at Mercy High School received tyne speed and accuracy certificates in an assembly. Ruby Ewart presented the awards. Recipients include Dorothy Bates Alberta Rummel Raymond Ill Gladys Wolfe Esther Hayes and Genevieve Wetzell. Dorothy Bates won a gold for speed and accuracy.
Pomeroy reports an unusual March day with rain and light snow as the season tries to mock the old saying of coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb. Residents note the river’s influence on local climate and mood.
Pomeroy April 1 Women of the Auxiliary to Drew Webster post American Legion met at the home of Mrs. Aten Shain to discuss post affairs and upcoming events.
Tuesday evening attendance is reported. Mrs. Jacob Elberfeld won the prize club cake. After the regular business meeting refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be at the Legion hall on Court street Tuesday evening April 27 for initiation of a large class of new members.
The N A C club entertained about fifteen members and guests at Marie Gilfilen's Gay street home Tuesday evening. Music and dancing highlighted the pot-luck supper in Middleport.
Russell Cline and Lena Beaver of Racine were married yesterday in the probate court rooms by Justice M. L. French. The ceremony marked the start of their life together.
The bride and groom link two families as the son of Bradford Cline and the daughter of Charles Beaver join in marriage. The note highlights ancestral connections without further details.
John Laud ermilk of Forest Run was hospitalized in Gallipolis yesterday with nose hemorrhages. The incident was reported from Pomeroy and notes his transfer for medical treatment.
April 1 Mrs John Mason entertained members of her bridge club at her home Wednesday afternoon. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
Columbus business visitor W C Wheeler called on local interests in the iN Y C lines. Mrs Walter Owens of Upper Second street is reported improved after a two weeks illness. EF McElfresh of Point Pleasant and W S Reed visited here with Mr and Mrs Reed. Earl Hugg of Athens was a visitor yesterday. Charles Winegar of Millstreet is reported improved after a recent illness. Elizabeth Wise visited Charleston yesterday. G L Cooper returned to Hillsboro after a visit here.
Chauncey Mayor Charles W. Walker announces a city clean-up campaign from April 1 to April 15 requiring residents to tidy yards premises and vacant lots and move garbage to dumping grounds. After April 15 noncompliant residents will be charged for cleanup costs.
Chauncey announces new city ordinance effective today prohibiting dogs and chickens from running at large. The measure aims to curb disturbances and protect residents and livestock.
The Rev and Mrs Louis E K Lenheim of Chauncey left by motor for Cleveland after receiving a telegram Tuesday about the serious illness of his brother who had fallen and broken his leg. The Lenheims attend the Seventh Day Adventist church in Chauncey.
April 1 report from Chauncey notes a two act playlet staged by the P. T. A. with the title The Misses Chauncey. Local audience invited to attend.
The Plains Parent-Teacher Association will present Stringles Leap Year at its regular meeting in the high school gym Friday evening. The public is invited to attend.
Chauncey April 1 Junior Loyal Boys' class held a social session in the church Sunday school room. Superintendent Charles Bradfield and Frank Nye hosted games and refreshments for the group.
Mrs Everett Post, formerly of Chauncey, was struck by a machine in Murray City Tuesday and dragged 25 feet. She sustained a broken left hip and a fractured skull with other injuries and is in critical condition at St. Francis hospital in Columbus, according to a report from Mrs. W. J. Potter.
Floy Heightland of Chauncey suffered a foot injury at the Chauncey mine No 25 of the New York Coal Company. Details on the incident and condition are not provided.
A worker was left with a mashed left hand after a Wednesday coal fall. The injury is serious enough to cause several days away from work.
Polish troops fired on a rioting crowd in Stryj demanding unemployment doles. Seven killed and many wounded as the town hall was partly demolished. Officials said the riot was incited by Communists and followed by unemployed men and women from the area.
Athens will be represented by four educators at the sixth annual Ohio educational conference to be held April 9 and 10 in Columbus. Ohio University President Dr. FE Bryan will address a general meeting, joined by University of Washington's Dr. Henry Suzzallo and Vassar's HN MacCracken.
A British surgeon stated that the majority of deaths are self-inflicted through inattention to health. He cited lifestyle choices and preventative care as key factors, urging the public to adopt healthier habits to reduce mortality risk.
The Athens lodge of Elks plans a major upgrade to theMill Street athletic field to rival Southeastern Ohio high school venues. A fundraising committee led by J. D. Martin and others will host a dance with Woody's orchestra on April 5 at the Armory, proceeds to a central fund. The event offers a $10 Charleston prize. refreshments by the PTA. The project envisions a substantial fence and stadium seating for several thousand, with scope beyond summer baseball use.
Public may secure tickets from any Elk or Russell H. Rupp principal of the Junior high school and committee member.
Pete Coss of Athens pleaded guilty to charges of assaulting Howard Morton and D H Hooper both of Athens when arraigned before Justice Pearl V Helwig. He was fined 10 dollars plus costs on one count and 5 dollars plus costs on the other. The fight occurred near the East Bridge garage after Coss accused Hooper of stealing a garbage can. Sheriff P H McKinley arrested Coss around 7 pm in Athens.
Rev. Frank Lawrence Brown of Columbus, president of the Ohio conference of the Methodist Protestant church, will spend Saturday afternoon, Sunday, and Monday on the New Marshfield circuit near Athens. He will preach on Sunday and hold conferences with prominent conference members in that section of the state, mapping an elaborate program for the coming period.
A campaign seeks to raise 75 cents over five years in Ohio to support ministers. The plan targets community donations within the conference bounds and aims to fund religious services and related needs.
In New Marshfield the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the M. P. church organized two children’s missionary bands. The Buds of Hope includes 21 children under six led by Stella Nice. 10 new members joined under Mattie Mace. A second band for ages six to fourteen has 24 members. Helen Stright and Higiey assist Mace. the Home Circle meets monthly on the first Sunday.
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