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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1927

Page

2

Missionary society meets at erilan church in Pomeroy

The erilan church Missionary society in Pomeroy will gather this evening in the assembly room of Kanen. The new calendar year will be distributed, with a program led by Mrs E G Kent. Hostesses listed include Mrs W H Mra, Mrs Place, Mrs Russell, Mrs J C Fisher, Miss Thompson and Miss Erlewine. Mr Sommers, long active in Pomeroy Bend, reflects on work and youth prospects.

Middleport S Missionary ‘Society Erilan Kanen E. G. Kent W. H. Mra Place Russell J.C. Fisher Thompson Erlewine

Pre Easter Communion Service Planned in Middleport

The Christian churches of the district will meet Sunday at 2 o clock in the Middle Christian church for the pre Easter communion service. The ceremony is expected to attract communicants from far and near and will fill the church.

Middleport Middle Christian Church

Dredge Boat Mon Powers Towage of Gravel to Huntington

The dredge boat Mon of the Western company loads gravel from the river for Huntington. Workers keep the operation busy as the vessel tows gravel laden barges upriver.

L&t Huntington The Western Company

Pomeroy Lodge to Honor Four Charter Members and 25-Year Veterans

Pomeroy Lodge 1 No. 595 Knights of Pythias will honor four charter members N Estair Marion Ed Scharf and Will Richman of Pomeroy and J N Middleport on April 22 in Pomeroy. The same night four 25 year veterans will be recognized. Grand Chancellor Curtis C Will will attend and deliver an address.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Lodge K. of P Order N. Estair- Marion Ed. Scharf Will Richman J. N Middleport Curtis C. Will

Seven Mexican Rattlesnakes Arrive for Tent Show

SYRACUSE, April 8. Loren en whose tent show is in win quarters here has just received seven Mexican rattlesnakes in the lot. The largest two measure nine feet in length. One died on the long trip. The shipment includes three species Black, Blue Bull, and Fiat. A further arrival within a day or two will add a pair Chinese white rats, a pair of white mice, a monkey, parrot, and pair of guinea pigs. Mr. already has a varied collection including alligators and porcupines and other unique specimens.

Syracuse Lorenen Winquarters Texas

Templars announce April 15 union service and Easter events

Valley Commandery No. 4M members receive notices from Rev W G Plantz of April events. A Good Friday union service is planned at Bethany M E on April 15 at 1:26. Members will attend Easter services at the Point Pleasant Presbyterian church. The annual commandery inspection will be held April to begin with a 6 o'clock dinner, then work at the Temple led by Eminent Sir Clyde Smith.

Pomeroy Reler W. G. Plantz Valley Commandery No. 4M. T Order the Temple Clyde Smith

Marriage License Business Here Is Not Brisk

POMEROY April 8. Business is brisk in Judge Roberts mar riage license bureau though more will be issued after Easter. Two licenses were issued April 1 after disregard for the mooted date. Austin Weyand and Miss Conner of Carpenter were married by Rev. Wagoner. Milford Frederick of Bottom Rh D 4 and Miss Decker daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Decker Minersville were wed by French.

Pomeroy Judge Roberts Marrileense Bureau Austin Weyand Conner Carpenter Wagoner Milford Frederick Bottom Rh. D Decker Edward Decker Minersville

Sole Saver Sticks To His Last for hh

POMEROY April 8 This town honors Philip Sommers a village cobbler whose tapping echoes from Mulberry to Lee streets from dawn to late night. In 35 years he has worked more than any man in Pomeroy earning a reputation as a patient craftsman and reliable error-free mender of soles.

Ient Pomeroy Bend Mr. Sommers Pomeroy Sommers Fred Lee Tom Athens Philip Sommers

Agricultural Survey Planned for Meigs County

W. W. Brownfield district supervisor of extension work and Dr. J. S. Falconer head of rural economics at Ohio State University will visit Pomeroy this afternoon. They meet with County Agent George W. Kreitler to discuss an agricultural survey of the county by U S Department of Agriculture economists in the near future.

Pomeroy Farm Bureau W. W. Brownfield Ohio J. S. Falconer Department of Rural Economics Ohio State University Columbus George W. Kreitler United States Department Bureau of Economics

Middleport duo to tour Europe this June

Miss Clara Hanlin and Miss Dorothy Davis formerly of Middleport now Bryn Athyn Pa will depart June 15 for a European tour. This marks Miss Hanlin's second trip abroad.

Middleport Clara Hanlin Dorothy Davis Bryn Athyn Europe Miss Hanlin

Cordill Back in Regular Trade After River Mishap

The passenger steamboat Senator owned by the Produce Shippers' company of Meigs and Athens counties resumes service between Charleston Pittsburgh and nearby points after five weeks stranded on a Kanawha mud bank. A freshet floated her with help from smaller boats. little damage occurred. She is due up the river this evening.

Pomeroy Senator Cordill Produce Shippers’ Company Meigs Athens County Charleston Pittsburgh Way Points Kanawha River

Local Household News and Family Updates

John Swink of South Second street is seriously ill. Mrs. Helen Bailey and Abra of Bradbury resume housekeeping in Middleport. Lulu Mason returns home after a three week visit with her daughter in Columbus. Verne and Mrs. Ross announce the birth of a daughter on April 5. C A Stewart of Nelsonville visits at the M E parsonage in Columbus. Joe Stewart of Logan spends days with his sister Hollis Scott. J A Young of Columbus visits two children with Guy Carson family.

John Swink Helen Bailey Abra Bradbury Middleport Mill Street Lulu Mason Burke Columbus Verne Ross C. A. Stewart Nelsonville C. H. Eichinger M. E. Parsonage Joe Stewart Logan Hollis Scott J. A. Young Guy Carson

Chauncey High to Stage She Stoops To Conquer Play

Chauncey April 8 The junior English class will present its play She Stoops To Conquer Monday evening April 11 at the high school auditorium directed by Mrs Bernice Carter. Tickets sold by Junior class cast includes Oscar Boyd Ronald Robinett Dwight Adams Everett Andrews Donald O Neil Emmett Buton Ernestine Mingus Elizabeth Kazzonyi Eleanor Minister Hannah Noble Mabel Kittle Alberta Cline Agnes Cunningham Esther Fiske Ester Fewell Alma Fennell. Ladies Aid society of Methodist Episcopal Chauncey held meeting dinner and quilting Thursday at aid room North building Mound street led by President Mrs Luella Preston. Members present listed.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Bernice Carter Oscar Boyd Ronald Robinett Dwight Adams Everett Andrews Donald O'Neil Emmett 8Utton Ernestine Mingus Elizabeth Kaszonyi Eleanor Minister Hannah Noble Mabel Kittle Alberta Cline Agnes Cunningham Esther Fiske Ester Fewell Alma Fennell Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church

Drake Couple to Move West from Chauncey

Mr and Mrs William H Drake of Chauncey announce plans to move to El Dorado Kansas to live with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Fred Lawrence Anna May Drake After decades on a Fisher area farm they will sell their farm and household goods and end the week at their Fisher farm before visiting Mrs Drakes sister in Marietta Ohio and then depart for Kansas

Chauncey William H. Drake Eldorado Kansas Fred Lawrence Anna May Drake Mrs. Drake Fisher J. A. Drake Converse Street

Easter Services Planned at First Christian in Chauncey

The Rev. Homer H. Vian will preach both morning and evening at the First Christian church. Bible school opens at 9 30 a m and Christian Endeavor meets at 6 p m led by Miss Jeanette Palmer. A large Easter Sunday attendance is expected with a special program in the Bible School.

Chauncey Homer H. Vian First Christian Church Bible School Christian Endeavor Jeanette Palmer

Returned Home Chauncey Couple Visit Columbus

Mr and Mrs George Shaner of Millfield returned from a few days in Columbus with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Fred Shaner. Mrs Fred Shaner has just returned home from University hospital where she was treated for three weeks and her condition is greatly improved. The Shaner family are former Chauncey residents.

Chauncey George Shaner Millfield Columbus Fred Shaner University Hospital

Local visits and health notes from Chauncey area

Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson visited Frost Ohio today to see his aunt Mrs Frank Frost and his mother Mrs Catherine Johnson who has been visiting there before returning to Chauncey. Mrs Mary North remains critically ill. Mrs Joe Davis has returned home after surgery at St Francis hospital Columbus. Francis McNutt and family plan a move from Chauncey to the Lower Plains.

Earl Johnson Frost Ohio Frank Frost Catherine Johnson Chauncey Mary North Joe Davis St. Francis Hospital Columbus Francis McNutt Lower Plains

Stomach Troubles Due to Acidity and Home Relief

Article explains stomach indigestion gas sourness and heartburn stem from excess acid. Recommends Biserrated Magnesia in water or tablets to neutralize acidity ease pain and sweeten the stomach, obtainable from drug stores for daily use.

Millfield church announces Sunday services

Millfield Methodist Episcopal Church will hold Sunday school at 9 36 a m followed by the 10 30 a m preaching. Epworth League services conclude the day with an evening gathering led by L A Donelly.

Millfield Chauncey L. A. Donelly Millfield Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League

Cottage prayers at Searles home in Chauncey

The Independent Holiness church of Chauncey will hold its weekly cottage prayer meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Searles this evening.

Chauncey Independent Holiness Church

Santoy mines close prompting mass relocation from town

Corning reports two hundred fifty families leaving Santoy after mine closures and the post office moving to Corning. Sunday Palm Sunday observances planned at St Bernard's with palms distributed at High Mass. Local residents Alice Harrison and others visit. several families relocate to Drakes and Coshocton. Clara Latta visits Columbus.

Corning Santoy Sunday Creek M. E. Joyce

Glouster mayor tests fire siren for april drill

Mayor Park used the fire siren for a practice run without fire department notification. Responding units traced the signal to near the Munden home in the Wagsall addition, marking April’s scheduled drill as completed. A second notice announces a pre Easter Methodist service Sunday at 7 30 pm on The Triumph of Christ. The Christian Workers hold a monthly church meeting this evening.

Glouster Mayor Park Munden Wagsall Methodist Church Christ

Church Preachers Schedule Sunday Services in Area

Rev L A Donnally of Jackson will preach at Pisgah church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and Rev D L Browning of this city will preach at Ringgold church Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock in Glouster.

Sea Glouster L. A. Donnally Jackson Pisgah D. L. Browning Ringgold

Evangelistic Revival Begins Amid Growing Attendance

Hold Revival Glouster April 8 reports Green's Run Christian church hosting evangelistic meetings. Crowds grow nightly with visitors from Glouster Athens Nelsonville Trimble Taylors Ridge Millfield. Rev F E Roberts of Glouster leads music. Rev W F Nuzum of Columbus directs evangelistic work with local pastor assisting. Easter will be Decision Day as all three churches plan services.

Glouster The Green's Run Christian Church Athens Nelsonville Trimble Taylor's Ridge Millfield F. E. Roberts Homer Vian W. F. Nuzum Columbus Trimble Church

Week of Services at Church of Christ in Glouster

Beginning Sunday evening and continuing each evening next week with the exception of Saturday services will be held at the Church of Christ in Glouster. Local congregants are invited to attend daily services throughout the week.

Jerusalem Glouster Church of Christ

Surprise Party for Sister Miss Josephine Hedfelt

Miss Dora Hedfelt hosted a surprise party at her home in Glouster on Sunday evening honoring her sister Miss Josephine. A six o'clock three course dinner followed by games and music featured piano and vocal selections by Mrs. Parsons of Corning. Attendees included Mrs. John Clark Jr, Mrs. A H Chute, Mrs. Tom Noon, Mrs. Leo White, Mrs. Catherine Bartels, Mrs. Mary Welschia, Miss Anna Hedfelt, and guests from Jacksonville and Corning.

Catherine Bartels Mary Welschia Hedfelt Anna Hedfelt Wm.Heiser Jacksonville William Hermey Anne Parsons Belle Hopkins Corning

Meeting Notice for Practice Session Next Tuesday

A notice states that attendance is requested for a practice meeting next Tuesday evening at 7 30 in preparation for inspection. The session starts promptly at that time.

Dangers Of Gall Stones and Hepatic Torpidity Warned

The notice warns that gall bladder trouble and hepatic torpidity cause dizziness headache shortness of breath and stomach pain. It promotes Klax Ko Tablets from Cline's Pharmacy as a cheap home remedy with a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen in a week.

Cline

Sherife's Sale in Partition in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio in Common Pleas of Athens County grants a sale by Sheriff. Parties include Grace Gillette plaintiff and Mora Boudinott Nellie Smith defendants. The sale occurs Saturday April 36 1927 at 1 pm at the courthouse door in Athens. Two described parcels in Canaan and Ames Townships to be sold at public auction with detailed metes and bounds and exclusions.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Grace Gillette Mora Boudinott Nellie Smith Athens Ohio Canaan Ames Towit Peter W. Smith Amana Smith Oscar Kittle

Property Sale Notice in Athens County Ohio Sheriff Sold

In partition actions the sheriff offers land of about 4.21 acres in Ames Township Ohio. The parcel, appraised at 3800 dollars, will be sold cash in hand by order of sale from the Common Pleas Court of Athens County. Sale directed by Sheriff William Williams with attorney Jones & Jones.

Ames Township Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio William Williams Gibson Jones & Jones

Legal Notice in Athens County Case for Money Judgment

Jas McBride Flooring Company Inc a non resident corporation with principal business at 257 63 E 183rd St New York N Y is notified that on April 1 1927 Peter E Hixon and Vic Pierce filed in Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Case No 18676 a petition for money judgment of 953 83 and an attachment order was issued against the defendant Sheriffs office Athens County Ohio The defendant must answer by May 21 1927 Woolley and Rowland attorneys for plaintiffs.

Jas. McBride Flooring Company, Inc Pevnsion 183Rd Street New York N. Y Peter E. Hixon Vic Pierce Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio

Petty Executrix Appointment in Athens County

Martha J. Petty has been named and qualified as Executrix of the estate of James L. Petty late of Athens County Ohio deceased. Dated this 24th day of March A D 8 M Johnson Probate Judge of said County. 825 80.

Martha J. Petty James L. Petty Athens County Ohio A. D M. Johnson Said County

Sayre divorce petition filed in Athens County Ohio

Virginia Sayre of unknown residence is notified that on March 18 1927 George W Sayre filed for divorce and child custody in the common pleas court of Athens County Ohio on the grounds of adultery and the case will proceed on or after April 23 1927 Emmett Keenan attorney for plaintiff. Notice of application for change in equipment used by a motor transportation company.

Virginia Sayre George W . Sayre Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Emmett Keenan Motor Transportation Company Central Ohio Transit Company Public Utili Commission of Ohio Logan

Court Action Seeks To Null Interest In Chauncey Property

Jennie Smith filed in Common Pleas yesterday asking the court to determine and nullify any claimed interest Bertha Stephenson Graham may have in Chauncey property. The plaintiff asserts ownership and seeks a judicial declaration of interest.

Bertha Stephenson Graham Jennie Smith Chauncey Common Pleas Court

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