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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1929

Page

2

Morgan Married Church Meeting A Pomeroy Girl

Morgan, Ohio congressman William M. Morgan wed a Pomeroy girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Logan of Logan's Ferry. His mother-in-law, Miss Littine Gallaher, denied any family liquor use, praising prohibition and noting no home wine. The piece also notes community social events and the upcoming Athens Presbytery meeting with Rev A C V Skinner to preside.

Pomeroy William M Morgan Newark Ohio United States Panama Hugh Logan Logan’s Ferry Littine Gallaher Logan Congressman Morgan Logan's Ferry Gallahers Logans Morgans Middleport Mittle Powell Wellston Leigh Crowell Harry Mills Stanley Simms Huntington Fred & Russell Guthrie Hospital Russell Howard Methinney Charleston Dana Lambert McEthinney Spiller Racine A. ©. Gandes Buxton Athens Meath Church Winifred B. Skidmore H. Stewart Fides Hell BR. U. Martin W. G. Huddleson J. A. Thomas Patrick Gallagher Foreman Torothy Dick Harley Nu Ee Columbus L[atter D.C. Miller

Selby Fruit Farm Sells for 8750 at Public Auction

Selby Fruit Farm in Bern Township near the Washington County line sold for 8750 at a sheriff sale on the Athens County Courthouse steps. Appraised at 12000, it went to Selby Orchard Company in a whole-farm purchase following a judgment in Athens Common Pleas Court over a 4000 note with interest.

Selby Bern Township Washington County William Williiams Athens County Selby Orchard Company Athens Persons Clifford Ypousilas Amanda Sheridan J. B. Persons Lee Township

Flowers on Display At Local Carnegie Library

The Carnegie library hosts an extensive spring display for Athens gardeners featuring books on rose growing children’s gardens and landscape gardening. Works highlighted include Maurice Maeterlinck News of Spring Burbank His Life and Work and J H Dre s Wonder Look of Plant Life. Also shown are What Tree Is That children’s Gardens by Mrs Evelyn Tee Rose Growing For Amateurs by H H Thomas and Natural Landscape Gardening by Waugh.

Athens Carnegie Library Maurice Maeterlinck Burbank J. H. Dr

Athens Students Win Honors at Columbus

Thomas Reading and Robert Wagner of the Atheniy School led Athens Meigs High and Hocking Counties in Ohio State University scholarship contests in Columbus Saturday. Among 384 high school winners in 12 subjects, Reading placed first in algebra.

Thomas Reading Robert Wagner Atheniy Athens Meigs High Hocking Ohio State University Columbus Saturda

Hens Fly High as Steamers Load Eggs in District

Pomeroy Meigs County reports hens laying heavily with 3900 cases of eggs picked up by the packet Senator Cordill for Pittsburgh markets. Betsy Ann carried 1000 cases on its latest trip to Pittsburgh. Willkins Pollock, manager of the steamer General Wood halted in Pittsburgh all winter, has been granted a pilot license for the Pittsburgh Parkersburg run. The Wood is to resume service by May 1.

Pomeroy Meigs County Senator Cordill Pittsburgh Betsy Anm Willkins SL Pollock General Wood

Cooper Speaker at Troy Township High Commencement

Gov. Myers Y. Cooper will deliver the commencement address for Troy Township High School’s largest graduating class. The May 7 ceremony at 8 o'clock will include graduates such as Paul Pitts, Harry Gibbs, Argyl Yorkies, Elizabeth Bond, Everett Wildman, William Westervelt, Lorena Ward, Bertha Ward, Milton O'Neil, and Lucy Baker among others.

Coolville Trinty Troy Township High School Milas Myers Y. Cooper Paul Pitts Harry Gibbs Argyl Yorkies Elizabeth Bond Everett Wildman William Westervelt Lorena Ward Bertha Ward Constarin Wailen Clarigeeat Milton O'Neil Dear Nestor Marzarete Mc Hargl McBridifin Don Green Wren Gi A Follrod Liville Davis Daugherty Wilma Curne Ure Igaret Colling Alye Jbel Buck Harry Booth Muay Bele Bentz Iisther Gailey Rad Lucy Baker

Language Groups To Present Play At Ohio University

Language groups will present a multi language program in the Ohio University auditorium on April 12. Elements of Spanish German and French will collaborate in a foreign flavor laden night of theater. The German play Er ist nicht eifersuchtig will be directed by Matthews associate German professor. The French piece Un Traiteau is this ait con professor of Frenel. The Spanish play directed by Enariq associate professor of Spanish.

Ohio Univ Matthews Frenel Enariqciate

Students win state contest rights and district placements

Fifty corree placed third nationwide in an American state contest while seventy two students from eighteen counties earned the right to represent schools in the statewide event. County results preceded district selections and reflect a strong showing for local youth.

Corree Ariet Wook Ins

Liquor Return and Court Discharge in Bowman's Run Case

In Pomeroy April 6 Mitchell faced unlawful possession charges after a search at Bowman's Run yielded wine and cider. Judge Carleton discharged him for lack of evidence and ordered return of his alc oholic goods. An attempted breach of peace charge against Will Krider was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

Kate Fables Burris Knapp Reid Tom Mitchell Bowman's Hauer Pomeroy Mie Justing French J. w.Carleton Will Krider Charles Knapp Mitchell Home

Mrs Holmes Brought Home From Illness

Mrs Holmes of Syracuse arrived yesterday afternoon by ambul ance to stay with her daughter Mrs Mark Roller. She has been ill for a long time and is in a fragile condition. She is a teacher and one of her pupils, WH. Actes, is a member of the New York Stock Exchange and a figure in Wall Street.

Mideleport Frank Holmes Syracuse Mark Roller

Probate Court Grants Guardian Appointment Amid Local Probate News

Athens County Probate Court morning session issued guardianship orders naming Benjamin C. Dye and several other guardians for local residents. The record notes consent by parents for minor wards and lists petitioners including farmers and domestic workers from Parkersburg, Trimble, and New Marshfield with various ages and statuses.

Athens County Ne. A Athens Cone Grardian Benjamin C Parkersburg Kidaakgrass Paul Dean Mason

Carbon gas kills man found in parked car

Arthur Ian Leeper, 33, a sailor, died from carbon monoxide poisoning after staying in a coma for 78 hours. He was found seated in his garage with the car engine running in Artlon, Ohio, on April 4.

Artlon Ohio A.rrian Leeper Neper

Louise Stanbery 85th Birthday Celebrated in Pomeroy

Mrs Louise Stanbery widow of Judge P B Stanbery marked her eighty fifth birthday with a gathering of her children Phi Henry and Hart from Cincinnati and friends. The Stanbery name ties to Civil War service and Johnson era politics.

Pomeroy Louise Stanbery Bpot Stanbe Phi Henry Cincinnat Hart Louise Sunny ‘Stope Stanbery P. B. Stanbery Fourth Virginian Infantry Vicksburg Henry Stanbery Andrew Johnson Pomjeroy

President Hoover's First Shenandoah Outing Opens Wilderness Visit

In Madison Virginia President and Mrs Hoover toured Shenandoah National Park country during their first outing in the area. The First Lady accompanied the President as they explored trails and scenery in a rugged rural setting near Madison.

Madison Virginia Anril Hoover Shenandoah National Park Country

Dog Travels From Pomeroy to Cleveland With License Tag

A dog found in Cleveland was traced to Meigs County with license No 3071 issued in 1922 to Lillie Barnett of Pomeroy. The Cleveland Animal Protective League sought the owner after receiving a kennel report. Mrs Barnett later moved away and current address is unknown. The path of the dog remains a mystery.

Pomeroy Cleveland Blackmore Cleveland Animal Protective League Meigs County Lillie Barnett Licens

Two Athens State Hospital escapees captured in Rutland Township

April 6 two patients from Athens State Hospital escaped Thursday night and were tracked down in Rutland Township by Sheriff Witlek and Deputy Welker. They, Williams and Henry, were former residents of Rutland Township. They were jailed and returned to the Athens institution. War on stray dogs continues as Henry Seidenable enforces license tags with two dogs already tagged for death unless owners redeem them.

Pomeroy Athens State Hospital Rutland Township Sherif Witlek Welker Williams Henry Futland Township Athens Institution Pomenoy April Len Henry Seidenable

Rheumatism Overcome by Walking Heel Plates

An article claims specially treated heel plates with zinc and copper in shoes ease rheumatic pain sciatica and stiff joints. It reports hundreds of cases proving the plates boon to severe rheumatism and invites claims in a liberal trial offer from Smith’s Farecase 284 Lee St McKenzie Tenn.

Smith Lee Bt Mckenzie Tenn

Carroll Dies in Minersville at 79

Gil bert Carroll 79, oldest Odd Fellow in the Pomeroy Bend, died at his Minersville home Friday night. A fireman at the aut plants, he leaves his wife in frail health and several daughters in Columbus and scattered locations. Burial set for Monday afternoon. Local notes record visits, arrivals, and upcoming church events including a sacred concert at Simpson M. E. Church.

Minersville Gilbert Carroll Pomeroy Bend Carroll Columbus Weaver Wolt John Williams Syracuse

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