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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1927

Page

2

Vulcan Mines May Open Under New Owners

POMEROY April 20 Representatives of the new owners of the Vulcan coal mines on Thomas Fork are in town cleaning up obligations and making arrangements to resume operations on a large scale. When operating at full capacity the mine employs 400 men. Miss Gertrude Stowe, formerly in the Vulcan offices, will resume work with the company, resigning as manager of the Chocolate Shoppe.

Pomeroy Vulcan Coal Thomas Fork Gertrude Stowe Vulcan Company Chocolate Shoppe

Dairy expert to speak to Meigs County dairymen

Ivan Mc Kellip dairy specialist from Ohio State University will spend Tuesday and Wednesday with Meigs County dairymen. He will visit Racine area dairies and discuss local conditions, then address all interested dairymen at Racine high school on April 26. He promotes a demonstration dairy farm to show better feeding and care boosting milk income despite low prices.

McKellip Ohio Mr. McKellip

Leading Creek Bridge Set to Open May 5

Pomeroy reports the new bridge across Leading Creek at Hobson on the Pomeroy Gallipolis macadam highway will open May 5. Construction began last September and, despite winter weather and floods, finished within the planned schedule.

Pomeroy Leading Creek Hobson Pomeroy-Gallipolis

Bradford III Pomeroy ill in Columbus report

G K Bradford former county treasurer and mayor of Middleport is seriously ill from heart enlargement at his Columbus home. His son Jude Rutland was again called to Columbus on Sunday.

G. K. Bradford III Pomeroy G. K. Bradford Middleport Columbus Jude Rutland

Parsons Sent to Dayton Home for Rupture Operation

In Government Hospital Middleport April 20 J E Parsons a Spanish American War veteran who went to Columbus for examination has been directed to the Dayton Soldiers home to undergo a surgical operation for rupture.

Government Hospital Middleport J. E. Parsons Columbus Dayton

Two Marriages Noted in Middleport Easter Event

The marriage of Miss Hazel Lyons of Middleport to Morris Thompson of Columbus is announced as an Easter ceremony. Both graduates of Middleport High School. Miss Ida Wise of Bradbury and Hart Snyder of this city were quietly married at the Baptist parsonage.

Middleport Hazel Lyons Morris Thompson Columbus Middleport High School Ida Wise Bradbury Hart Snyder the Baptist Parson

Couple to Make Home in Middleport

The bride and groom, age taking guidance from the Rev. W. G. James, will establish their residence in Middleport. Mr. Snyder is employed at the Williams boiler works.

W. G. James Middleport Mr. Snyder Williams Boiler Works

Kiss incident at Pomeroy ends with ring discovery

Miss Maude Grueser a linotype operator in Pomeroy reported attempting to bite into a candy in tissue yesterday when undue interference interrupted the act She found the set and part of a gold Order of Eagles ring among the commercial confections in wrapping minutes after the event May 20 or April.

Pomeroy

Man suffersarm fracture after motorcycle skid near Cheshire

April 20 in Middleport Carl Moss was unseated on a motorcycle along the pike near Cheshire. He sustained a compound fracture of the left arm and was badly scratched and bruised.

Middleport Cheshire Carl Mossman

Eye Removed From Gottlieb Bentz in Pomeroy

Gottlieb Bentz, 81, underwent eye removal surgery at his home in the Second ward Tuesday morning. Dr. W. S. Ellis assisted by Dr. Daniels performed the operation prompted by earlier cataract removal years ago.

Pomeroy

Evangelistic Services At M B Church Tonight

A good audience greeted the Rev. G. F. Timberlake who preached Tuesday evening at 7 30. Evangelistic services proceed with attendees from the Priscilla class and the Rogers Memorial class to join tonight in a worshipful gathering.

M. B G. F. Timberlake Priscilla Roger’s Memorial

Seniors To Make Sight-Seeing Trip In Capital City

Glouster seniors plan a Thursday trip to Columbus to tour the state capitol hear the governor speak observe the general assembly in session visit the penitentiary and attend the Keith Theater a capital city outing by the senior class.

Glouster Glouster High School Columbus State Capitol General Assembly Keith

Funeral for Edward Hennessy Set at Sacred Heart Pomeroy

Funeral services for Edward Hennessy will be held at Sacred Heart church on Thursday at 8 30 in the morning with Rev Fr Theodore Igel officiating. Burial follows in Sacred Heart cemetery. Surviving children include four and the widow’s aged mother, missed in yesterday’s column.

Edward Hennessy Sacred Heart Church Pomeroy Theodore Igel Sacred Heart Cemetery Hennessy Ella Mr. Hennessey

Local residents and visitors listed in community notes

Tom Cook and family moved here from Charleston into the Cunningham vacant property. Lyston Fultz and family visited from Athens visiting his father Fred Fultz who is recovering. James Dunn and wife transported to Columbus where niece Mrs Gene Grant and husband will care for them. Lewis Moore travels to Columbus with sister James Russell two days. Helen Beeson and Edna Randall return to Columbus after visiting Miss Beeson’s parents. Irene Anderson from Columbus visits her parents. Mr and Mrs Williamson and two children moved from New Lexington into John DeLille’s apartment in Columbus. Helen Waddell of Manns Business College in Columbus visits here. David Chase visits George Berg in Akron.

Tom Cook Charleston Cunningham Lyston Fultz Ohio University Athens Fred Fultz James Dunn Columbus Gene Grant Lewis Moore James Russell Helen Beeson Edna Randall Miss Beeson William Beeson Irene Anderson George Anderson Williamson New Lexington John DeLille Helen Waddell Mann's Business College David Chase George Berg Akron

Russell Transferred to New York Central Yards Toledo

H. C. Russell longtime Hobson shops general car foreman has been transferred to the New York Central yards at Toledo. He left for there Sunday to begin his new duties. Mrs. Russell will join him in about two weeks.

Toledo Middleport H. C. Russell Hobson Shops New York Central Yards Toledo Russell

Delphian Society Meets at Allen Hotel on Modern French Drama

The Delphian society gathered Monday evening at the Allen hotel with Mrs Edward French leading. The talk centered on Modern French Drama. The next meeting is set for May 2 to elect officers for the coming year.

Delphians Middleport Delphian Society Allen Hotel Edward French

Woman Taken to White Cross Hospital

Mrs. Noah Clark of near Hollister was taken to White Cross hospital in Columbus Tuesday by the Andrews & Wallace ambulance for treatment and possible operation. She was accompanied by her husband, Mr. Clark.

Glouster Noah Clark Hollister White Cross Hospital Columbus Andrews & Wallace Clark

Faith theme draws crowd at Trimble Church meeting

April 20 Trimble Church of Christ evangelistic meeting draws growing attendance. Rev. F. E. Roberts preaches on Faith with three confessions reported. A junior choir will organize tonight and the Trimble M. E. church male quartet will sing Thursday night. Prayer service attendance rises at 7 PM.

Trimble Trimble Church of Christ F. E. Roberts Trimble M. EF

Last Glouster PTA Meeting Sets 7:45 PM Program

The Glouster Parent-Teacher Association convenes for the final school year meeting at Glouster High School auditorium on Thursday at 7:45 PM. The Palmer school presents the Tom Thumb wedding as entertainment and officers for the next year will be nominated and elected.

Glouster Parent-Teacher Association Palmer School Association

Revival preaching leads crowds at Trimble Christian church

Dr. E. F. Danford heads prayer services at Church of Christ this evening. This year’s average attendance is 72. Rev. F. E. Roberts assists Rev. G. B. Courtney of Chauncey in a revival at Trimble Christian church drawing large crowds.

Corning Pastor to Speak at Methodist Revival Tonight

GLOUSTER April 20 Rev. W. A. Moore of Corning will deliver the sermon at the Methodist revival tonight at the local church, drawing parishioners from the area to hear the visiting pastor preach.

W. A. Moore Glouster Corning

John Morris Ill With Influenza After Birth of Baby

John Morris of this city is seriously ill with influenza two days after the birth of a baby. A message about Mrs. Morris condition was sent to her mother Mrs. John Miller in Scranton Pennsylvania on Tuesday.

Glouster John Morris

Pride and Webber Families Return After Visit

Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Pride and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Webber have returned from a visit with Mrs. Pride's and Mrs. Weber s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Wilson, near Greenfield. Mr. and Mrs. A. Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Johnson also present.

C. A. Pride R. G. Webber

Return Home After City Visit With Local Residents

A brief local note states that the party returned to their home in Sherrodsville after a visit in the city with Mr and Mrs W H Druggan and at Trimble with A Johnston's brother W H Johnston. Antone Vollmer and Owen Mer.

Sherrodsville W. H. Druggan Trimble A. & Johnston W. H. Johnston Antone Vollmer Owen Mer

Visiters End Stay With Local Hosts At Columbus

Mrs. F. R. Sheridan and daughter Bettie Jane concluded a city visit with Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Ley and left for Columbus on Tuesday. Dith traveled to Buckeye Lake for a week or ten days.

Dith Buckeye Lake

Corning mayor Charles Weiner to resign for Kansas City

Charles Weiner the mayor of Corning will resign soon to move to Kansas City Missouri. He has also served as squire since his election as mayor.

Charles Weiner Kansas City Corning Weiner Squire

Stone Laved Corner Stone at United Brethren Church Dedication

Representatives from Corning witnessed the laying of the corner stone for the United Brethren church at New Lexington. The basement was filled as Rev. J. H. Harris led talks with multiple pastors from Corning Crooksville Junction City and Logan. A parade and basket dinner accompanied the event. The dedication is planned for August with officials from Corning Crooksville Junction City and Bristol attending along with visitors from Columbus Newark and Logan.

Logan Columbus Newark Amos P. Cohagan Mr. Welsh

County Music Program Draws Perry County High Schools

An all county music program was presented in Crooksville high school auditorium Monday night at 8 o clock under Miss Irene Ervin of New Straitsville. Beverly singers and musicians from Thornville Crooksville Rendville Central Corning New Lexington Junction City Shawnee Glenford McLaney Somerset Moxahala and New Straitsville performed.

Corning High School Music Aides Present Concert

A Corning high school concert featured a lineup led by Price Dunlap Gertrude Price Ruth Wilson Alice Mae Wilson Delmar Dunlap Mildred Spence Ernest Foraker Frank Starbuck Garnet Bell Rogers. A mixed quartet sang Calvary with Ruth Wilson Ernest Foraker Alice Mae Wilson and Price Dunlap. Ernest Foraker delivered a whistling solo and received several encores. Mrs H W Cox of Corning directed the music class.

Corning Price Dunlap Gertrude Price Ruth Wilson Alice Mae Wilson Delmar Dunlap Mildred Spence Ernest Foraker Frank Starbuck Garnet Bell Rogers Calvary H. W. Cox

Corn ing Eagles Plan Minstrel in Glouster Thursday Night

Corning Ohio April 20 The Corn ing Eagles will present a minstrel in Glouster Thursday night. A recent show here drew crowds over two nights and was well received.

Corning

Corning High School Senior Class Finishes Studies

The Corning high school senior class completed their studies Monday. Many members went hiking Tuesday. They will present their play tonight in the school auditorium.

Corning Corning High School

Homman and Clark Tie Wedding in Zanesville

H Melvin Homman of Zanesville and Lillian Clyo Clark of Corning wed in Zanesville on Saturday. The Rev Hess of Lorain officiated. The couple will reside in Zanesville.

Special meeting of the B. of R. T. in Corning

The B. of R. T. held a special meeting in the B. of FP. hall in Corning on Tuesday evening. Plans for the future were discussed during the business session. A supper followed, served by the local Pythian Sisters, with families and friends of members present.

Boy Scout Movement Grows in Corning

The Methodist church Boy Scout movement led by Rev. Moore nears two troops with a small number needed. Tenderfoot tests are underway and a special scout meeting is planned for the first Sunday in May at the M. E. church.

Corning Methodist Church Mr. Moore M. E

Vacation Bible School Corning April Appeal Realizes Sum

In Corning on April 20 a sizable amount was raised toward a Vacation Bible School fund. The success reflects community support and solid turnout for the charitable effort.

Bible School Corning

Simple Calonite Powder Removes Blackheads Fast

A simple method claims to dissolve all blackheads in minutes. Use two ounces of Calonite powder sprinkled on a hot wet cloth and rub briskly over the affected areas to remove them.

Vacation Bible School Planned for May Opening

The Methodist Sunday school under Pastor Rev Moore and Sunday school superintendent Mrs Vashti Wilson plans a financing drive to open the first Monday in May. The program has been in planning for some time.

Methodist Sunday School Moore Vashti Wilson

Local residents attend church services across several towns

Mr and Mrs Matt Spence and son plan a visit to Newell to see relatives. Many families including Mrs Mary Brown and children, Mrs Mae Rogers, Mrs Jessie Richardson, Mr and Mrs Will Jones, and others attended new church services in New Lexington. Easter services at the Lutheran church drew Joe Fry and family in New Lexington. Norma Coffman of Newark visited her parents Roy and Norma Coffman. Ronald Rogers of Columbus visited his parents Emmett and family. Dorothy Young visited her brother Lloyd in Ada. G D Keller and family, and George Sailor’s group toured Zanesville. Knights Templar services in New Lexington were noted with George Jacob and Mrs Jacob. Vern and Everett Dunlap and daughter visited Congo with Clyde Dunlap. Robert Coburn of Murray City visited friends here. George Sailor planned a Cleveland trip for a week. Rev L G Ludwick left for Lancaster with his family.

Matt Spence Newell Mary Brown Russell Alice Mae Rogers Jessie Richardson Will Jones Mattie Post K. W. Latta John Cozzell New Lexington Joe Fry Norma Coffman Mary Evans Jacob Vern Dunlap Everett Dunlap Betty Jane Clyde Dunlap Congo Robert Coburn Murray City George Sailor Cleveland Painville L. G. Ludwick United Brethren Church Lancaster

Victory Day Services Honor Cornerstone Laying in New Lexington

Guests at dinner in Tropic Ohio included Mr and Mrs Everett Dunlap and daughter Betty Jane with Miss Mary Evans. More than 25 attended Victory day services in New Lexington Sunday for the cornerstone laying of the U B church.

Everett Dunlap Betty Jane Mary Evans Frank Oakley Tropic Ohio New Lexington U. By

Athens Plans Annual City Cleanup in May

The city will hold its annual house cleaner in the first week of May with trash collection by the service department. Instigated by the City Federation of Women's Clubs, zoning will determine pickup times per zone as announced later by service director Glen M. Romine. All trash except ashes will be collected.

Athens Service City Federation of Women’s Clubs Glen M. Romine

Wife's Lie Frees English Deserter at Loughborough

In Loughborough England a husband, Charles Stiles, was freed after proving his wife falsely claimed to be 38 at the time of their marriage, while she was actually 59. The case rested on her deceit regarding age to avoid desertion charges.

Loughborough Eng Charles Stiles

New MELLO-GLO French Process Face Powder

Advertisement for MELLO GLO face powder by D Zenner Co promises long lasting shine control and a flawless finish. Claims include superior staying power and a natural appearance described as non peachy and color free.

D. Zenner Co

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