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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1927

Page

4

Middleport High Joins North Central Association

Middleport High School was admitted to the North Central Association of Colleges and High Schools at its Chicago meeting. The notice notes the association spans twenty states and is highly regarded, with Ohio contributing about 266 of 1,400 high schools, and Middleport being the sole member within a defined tri state area. Meanwhile a separate report describes a street altercation involving Henry Ewing and his father, leading to three men being fined in Probate Court.

Iddleport M. Middleport High School North Central Association of Colleges and High Schools Chicago Middleport High School North Central States Ohio Middleport Gallipolis Jackson Logan Athens Marietta Mortican Henry Ewing Mr. Ewing Henry Edgar Morris Squar Ewing Austin McKenzie Carl Biffle Clarence Donahue Vinton Thomas Fork Donahue McKennie Stu

Decision for new trial in Wilson Russell libel case

POMEROY April 2. Judge Curtain heard arguments on Russell appeal for a new trial in the Wilson Russell libel suit. The matter was postponed again to be submitted on priors, with a near-future decision promised. The jury awarded Rev. Wilson $540 in the original trial.

Pomeroy Wilson-Russell Curtain

Henry Priede Baptized By Two Gun Shots On Mulberry Ave

Henry Priede a veteran liveryman was struck by a discharged shotgun while on his porch on Mulberry avenue. The blast caused minor injuries and startled neighbors along Second Street. Authorities described the event as an accidental discharge from an unloaded gun displayed by a passerby.

Pomeroy Henry Priede Mulberry Avenue Lincoln Hill Priode Prick

Banquet Planned by Meigs County Fish and Game Association

Pomeroy Ohio April 2 Invitations have gone to Meigs county Fish and Game Association members for a big banquet and celebration on the grounds of the Pomeroy Gun club at Rock Springs Friday April 15. The banquet will be served at 6 o clock. The association has a large membership and a full program of activities has been formulated.

Pomeroy Meigs County Fish and Game Association Pomeroy Gun Club Far Rock Springs

Probate Court Busy Day in Pomeroy Sessions

In Pomeroy probate court on Friday multiple cases and a contested liquor matter dominated the docket. Robert McNeal of Athens County faced charges of possessing intoxicating liquor and related counts, fined $169 plus costs. Clement Neutzling awaits next Wednesday for possession charges, and Joe Fletink of Thomas Work was found guilty of possessing items associated with liquor and was sentenced to $190 plus costs.

Pomeroy Donahue McKenzie Earl Martin Plesal Robert McNeal Athens County Raul Ind Clement Neutzling Otclock Joe Fletink Thomas Ruds Mack Rance Snow Hee Roberta

Anniversary Birthday Surprise At Mrs. James Home

Special meetings led by the Rev Fr Nate begin Monday after the weekly prayer service at the parsonage. Women plan the surprise for Mrs James and greet her with a jeweled pin plants and a birthday cake with candles after her auto ride return.

James Nate

Shrubbery Sale By Women’s Clubs Set For Wednesday

Athens City Federation of Women’s Clubs announces the seventh annual shrubbery sale at the city building beginning Wednesday April 6. Sales start at 8 10 oclock with federation officers in charge. varieties include roses, climbing roses, phlox, delphinium, iris, gladioli and more to offer shrubs at low cost to residents.

Athens City Anthony Waterer Forsythi Deutz Boston

Weather records and partial readings from a dated table

The page notes a record temperature surpassing a 1888 mark with a latest reading around 75 or 76 degrees. It includes a fragmentary table showing hourly temperatures for Friday and Saturday with several digits garbled and unclear.

Pattern Dept. Messenger Handy Apron Pattern

The notice describes a practical apron pattern for medium size. It lists fabric types suitable for development including tubberized cloth ging ham nainsock cambric cretonne and jawn. The pattern requires 14 yards of 46 inch material and 1 yard of contrasting fabric six inches wide for pockets. mailed for 18 cents plus stamps.

No flood stage reached on Hocking River at Athens

Rain fell across Friday night and Saturday totaling six hundredths of an inch. The Hocking River rose slowly but did not reach flood stage, remaining about 15.6 feet on Saturday afternoon, three and a half feet below the limit. Mrs. C N France reported the observation on Saturday.

Athens

Ewing Attack on Main Street Reported

An assault occurred on Main Street in Ewing as a man jumped from a vehicle and began fighting. Details are sparse with fragmented wording from the Pomeroy area report dated April.

Pomeroy Beneae Pheer Bach

Community Guest, Local Movements and Play at School

Mrs Charles McBee returns Friday from New Jinaiant after a visit with relatives. Miss Marie Nice and Miss Dorothy Gray visited Athens. C A Wiseman and children of Columbus to visit J C Stewart. Wink McClain moves to Athens. Howard Sands visiting parents here. Mrs Wade Dean hosts sister and children. Clare Oliver of Fort Wayne visiting. “Lighthouse Nan” comedy performed April 1 with Doolville Orchestra. planned shows in Coolville and Bartlett.

Charles McBee New Jinaiant Lou Spaulding Marie Nice Dorothy Gray Athens C. A. Wiseman Columbus J. C. Stewart Roy Martin Pomeroy Spen Wink McClain Howard Sands Lancaster High School George Sands Wade Dean Peary Freace Lancaster Clare Olivar Fort Wayne Ind Lighthouse Nan Doolville Coolville Bartlett

Train Time Change Affects Westbound No 45 and No 42

Train No 45 westbound now departs at 4 10 pm instead of 6 20 pm and No 42 westbound moves from 10 39 pm to 9 30 am daily except Sunday. Headlines note a coal mine disaster near Cokeburg with six miners killed and five injured at the Bethlehem Mines corporation coke mine.

Washington, Pa Coke Mint Bethlehem Mines Corporasion Cokeburg Here

427 Dogs Killed In Athens County During Campaigns

Athens and surrounding county conduct a rabies control campaign through April 15. W J Rice says 132 dogs were killed by city officers and 295 in the county since February. A rabid dog bite incident was reported in Nelsonville with no official details available.

Athens County Athens W. J. Rice Rice Nelsonville

No Cure Positively No Pay Ad by Joseph Askins

An Omaha style classified notice invites patients to a “vitality” treatment by Joseph Askins of Lima promising no charge if it fails to cure cancer Bright's disease or diabetes after other streams have been tried. The ad claims a signed contract absolving costs if it fails.

Bright Joseph Askins Lima

Hope for Ching Bank Spills Overseas Church Aid

In Delaware on April 1 the church board of Methodist Episcopal at Shanghai seeks aid for Ching Bank. Cartwiilht and Ghia Westey are listed among the workers serving on the board to aid fore missions, with friends here sending encouragement.

Te Wiest Baptist Church James, Wify Gaylord James Sperrer Yalbott Delaware Ching Bank Cartwiilht Ghia Westey Methodist Epiycos Patchurch Shanghai

Simple at home method dissolves blackheads with powder

A reader describes a quick home remedy using Calenite powder from a drug store. Sprinkle on a wet cloth, rub over the nose area, and wait two minutes for blackheads to dissolve.

Noomore Sny Drug Store

Custom six automobile touted as superior to $1000 rivals

The article touts a new six cylinder car with a custom body designed by R. H. Dietrich and priced at 995 f. o. b. Detroit. It claims elegant styling, durable construction, built in instruments, advanced suspension, and performance figures including 60 mph and 11% hill climb, asserting it outperforms similar sixes and will avoid repairs.

B &B America

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North Central Associations Fish and Game Association Probate T. J. Barlow Albany Pattern Dept. Messenger Hocking New Coats Main Street Man Automotive P. Bldg Messenger the Swanson Furniture Co Stewart Whaley Dental Rooms Eo.b. Factory Studebaker R. H. Dietrich Erskine Erseine Frank A. Moler
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