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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1927

Page

2

Pomeroy Drug Store Leader G A Roedell Dies

G A Roedell former owner of a Gallipolis drug store died Tuesday at Holzer hospital after a extended illness. He had retired last December planned a Europe trip this summer and entered hospital three weeks ago. Funeral at St Peter's Episcopal Gallipolis at 1 30 today with burial in Beech Grove cemetery.

Pomeroy G. A. Roedell Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Europe St. Peter's Episcopal Church Beech Grove

Seniors Victory at Chester High School Meet

Chester April 14 Chester high school held its inter class field and track meet to close the year. Clyde Well set a pole vault record by clearing 9 feet 6 inches. The seniors won with 60 1 2 points, followed by sophomores 47, freshmen 25, and juniors 15 1 2.

Chester Chester High School Clyde Well

Debate at county teachers meeting sparks tie verdict

In Pomeroy on April 14, a county teachers meeting at the courthouse debated the merits of twenty year ago teachers versus present day educators. Joseph Miller Damon Watkins and Miss Herron argued for the old timers while Asa Hoskins Edna Brogies and James Smith defended current teachers. Judges called it a tie.

Pomeroy Joseph Miller Damon D. Watkins Miss Herron Asa Hoskins Edna Brogies James Smith

Apple Blossom Festival Date Set for April 21

The second annual Ohio Valley Apple Blossom festival is scheduled for Thursday April 21 near Mason City. Gore Howard M Gore of West Via will deliver the principal address and Governor Dona Hey Habib is invited. The event includes an apple pageant Old fashioned fair and auto tours through Gold Association orchards. McMillin High School Mason City attendees are urged to bring dinners. The festival opens at 10 o clock at the front orchards with events at Hartford Ord Company grounds.

Mase City Ohio Valley Orchards of the Gold Association Gore Howard M. Gore West V'ia Donahey Habibiso McMillin Mason City Val Hartford Ord Company Hartford

Tennis Club Organizes Heath M E church parish

In MIDIQGEPORT April 14 a tennis club organized at Heath M E church parlor with several members meeting to launch activities. George Broyles was chosen president and the secretary is Petty. other officers and members were listed as eligible and eager to participate.

Can Heath M. E

Past Councillors Meet At Miss Winkler Home

The Past Councillor's association No. 17 held its April meeting at Miss Cora Winkler's home in Middleport. Six initiates joined from Pomeroy Mason City and Middleport, including Mrs Elisa beth Campbell Mrs Lottie Cohen Mrs Florence Gilmore Mrs Ella Watson Mrs Jennie Kauff and Mrs Grace Stace. In Racine Ella Swallow died after illness while visiting from Topeka Kansas.

Middleport No. 17 Cora Winkler Elisabeth Campbell Lottie Cohen Florence Gilmore Ella Watson Pomeroy Jennie Kauff Mason City Grace Stace Racine Topeka Kansas Mollie Petrel Ella Swallow

Meigs County High Schools Set April Commencement Dates

Meigs county high schools under county supervision announce commencements with Long Bottom April 15 Portland April 20 Chester and Tuppers Plains April 21 Racine Letart April 23 Syracuse Harrisonville April 25 Salem Center April 25 Dyesville April 26 Rutland April 28 and Columbia April 30.

Pomeroy Meigs County Middleport Long Bottom Portland Chester Tuppers Plains Racine and Letart Syracuse Harrisonville Salem Center Dyesville Rutland Columbia

Human interest notes from Pomeroy probate court

Probate court records in Pomeroy document marriage licenses, a will probated, guardianship for two children, a homeless girl sent to the county home, and a fine for possessing liquor. Other items include residents returning from hospital and travel to attend a relative’s funeral as well as family visits.

Pomeroy Probate Bureau of Human Interest Cora Roberts W. F. Grueser Little John W. Clark Racine William C. Wolf Middleport Ray William, Jr Amy Iona Wolf Tena Anne Congleton

Small Docket Due as Judge Cuts Cases for May Term

POMEROY April 14 Clerk of Courts T W Bengel starts compiling the May term docket noting it will be the smallest in years as Judge Miller has cut out many cases.

Court notes no new criminal cases added this term

The report states dead cases and demanded prompt action on others with no new criminal cases added since the last term of court.

Produce House for Middleport Sponsored by Pomery Interests

Community Commercial club met at the Masonic temple to consider organizing a produce commission in Middleport. Sponsors include the Matlack interests of Pom eroy and Tuppers Plains and Harry R. Barnes of this city.

Middleport Community Commercial Club Masonic Temple Matlack Pomeroy and Tuppers Plains Harry R. Barnes

Nationalist Leader May Try To Form Own Government

Shanghai report says Chiang Kai-Shek may seek to form a separate government at the Kuomintang conference in Nanking. Unrest grows after days of fighting between moderate and radical nationalists near Shanghai. Yangtze shipping fired on from Pukow. British destroyer Verity fired back at Chinjiang batteries.

Shanghaf Chiang Kai-Shek Nanking Shanghai Yangtze Pukow Verity Chinkiang

Classified ads prove profitable for livestock sales

J. T. Hope Jr of route 6 Athens says his livestock ads bring steady buyers. a Holstein calf ad sold the first day it ran, prompting repeat orders from him and others who have used classified ads for livestock sales.

J. T. Hope, Jr Athens

Dear Annie Laurie Advice on Dating a Younger Boy

A teen asks if dating a boy two years younger is appropriate. The reply says girls should date boys older than they are and supports a friendly approach to an older target. It also states a girl should not wear jewelry that belongs to her boyfriend.

Annie Laurie Dickie Athens Ohblo

Doctor Offers Pile Foe Cure With Money Back Guarantee

An advertisement promotes Pile Foe a treatment for piles promising relief within five days and a six day total cure or money back. The pitch claims instant relief and ongoing healing with a $1.00 tube sold by druggists or via mail order from Casmith Remedy Co. Washington DC.

Casmith Remedy Co Washington, D. c

Notice of Public Sale of Realty in Athens County Ohio

Probate Court of Athens County orders sale of two described tracts in Lo di township. First tract 10 acres, appraised 300 dollars. Second tract 20.71 acres, cash sale. Heirs include Inez Burton Sunkel and Burton, deceased. Sale date and exact location stated as public auction in Athens County Ohio.

Athens County Lodi O P Ablie Road Wil Wilson's Land ST'_ decrees Emeer

Mendoza Quake Kills Two. Two Dozen Injured, City Damaged

Police report two killed and 50 hurt after an earthquake shook Mendoza Province. The city of Mendoza, provincial capital, suffered considerable damage according to a dispatch.

Buenos Aires U.P Mendoza

Reprimanded Worker Henry Ross Hangs Himself in Gary Shop

After a reprimand for poor work in a Gary machine shop Henry Ross hanged himself in his home. The incident followed the disciplinary action and death is being investigated as a suicide.

Gary Ind Henry Ross

Two Athens Men Arrested on Intoxication Pleas

Two Athens men Tworfién Ed Carsey Jimer and Tom Day pleaded guilty to intoxication charges before Mayor Alex Moore Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon. Each received a ten day county jail sentence suspended on condition of good behavior and no further police court appearances. Chief Herb Parker made the arrests at various locations including the New York Central roundhouse.

Tworfién Ed Carsey Jimer Tom Day Athens Alex Moore Day Carsey New York Central Roundhouse Pollice Herb Parker

It Does My Heart Good Just To Watch That Kid

A mother praises her child’s recovery from weakness using Mc Coy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets. The ad touts improved appetite and health, claiming the product builds strength and offers a money back guarantee. Available as 60 tablets for 60 cents at Clines Pharmacy.

McCoy Clines

League for Nations disarmament commission adjourns Apr

Geneva April 14 The League for Nations preparatory disarmament commission adjourned after little progress toward world disarmament It will reconvene April 21 to attempt the first reading of a tentative disarmament conversion If still deadlocked it will merely record divergent views The commission's report will go to the League of Nations council meeting June 13 All delegations show disagreement on fundamental questions

Geneva League For Nations Preparatory Tim Subed League of Nations Council

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G. A Roedell Avery Eichinger Victors Clyde Gore Donahey Urch Ws C. Millikan Nibonic Building Pomeroy Briefs Stephen Fisher Petersburg Fila Elmer Ashworth Columbus George Grueser Parkersburg James Allee Indianapolis F. H. Lowery George Owens Walter Owens Youngstown Billie Eastman Lillian McNabb Robert New York New York Harbor Jimmy Walker New York City Jimmy Karl Graalfs Ago von Maltzan Wilhelm Cuno Hamburg-American Line Produce House Kuomintang Inez Burton Sunkel, A Apmare Burton Cray & Reading Berry North Court St Ohio Om Arshg Get Automotiv Vettery & Phone P. Bldg Stetson Adler Collegian Eagle Wilson Bros. Underwear the Burnettmith Co Sayegh
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