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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1929

Page

2

Pomeroy P T A Meeting Promotes Health Observation

The Pomeroy Parent-Teacher Association hosts a meeting in the high school auditorium tonight. The four local PTAs sponsor a round-table pageant and health observance chairman Mrs Theodor is in charge of the compass work. The event aims to engage members in the campaign and gates will be set for the evening session.

Pomeroy Parent-Teacher Association Asem Tatees Theodor Compasses Beid Toreis

Died at 91 Mrs Ether Grate of Salem Township

Mrs Ether Grate aged 91 died at her home near Langeville in April. She lived in Salem Downes and spent her life in the community. She leaves six sons two daughters, two granddaughters and four great grandchildren. Her husband Jew Grate preceded her in death.

Ether Grate Salem Township Middleport Fether Grate Langeville Falem Downes

Birth Announcement and Family Notices From Local Journal

Mr. and Mrs. Herold Ebersbach announce the birth of two sons born Saturday. The newborns are grandsons of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gilmore of Rutland Street. The Bersbecke family now has three sons. Funeral services were held for the grandmother of Mr. J. H. Grate, with family members from Fairplay in attendance. Various relatives visited and attended the aunt’s funeral. Mrs. H. Ken spent the past week in Columbus with her daughter Miss Mary Levee. Naomi Owens of Holzer Hospital spent days here with her mother Emma Owens. Oliver Wendell’s family plans to move to Colorado and then Ohio State University next fall. Mrs. Frank Knopp and son Frank, with nieces Misses Eormimes Jean and Vivian Smith, visited Rosewell, Kentucky, and attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Cary. Mr. Cary and Mrs. Knopp have connections to Mid report through their nieces.

Herold Ebersbach Coco Fred Gilmore Rutlandtreet Bersbecke J. H. Grate Fairplay Father Grate W. M. Burton W. B Keot Charlie Harieston Keetwati Grate H. Ken Columbus Gaughir Mary Leviee Frider Mies Soe Cam Ohio State University Frank Knoop Frank Eormimes Jean Vivian Smith Roseell A. DD. Wilson Knopp J. R. Cary Mr. Knopp

Plan Two Federal Roads In Pomeroy

Plan proposes two federal highways connecting Pomeroy Ohio to Muskegon Michigan via Charlotteom Ripter Athena Columius and a western route to Peserai Highway No 11. Joint Ohio Michigan Virginia commissions urge action and expect a central route to bring the river trade closer to the continent.

Pomeroy Muskegon Michigan Ohio Amd Rigtey Sein Wits Peserai Ohio River Wegeral Central

Mad Crippled Miner Latent in Mental Crisis

BECOMES INSANE TO MENROY April 12 George Siecaty whose foot was crushed in a mine accident several years ago has become violently insane at his home on is erty lame Saturday night He weighs 240 pounds and is helplessly confined to a cot and could not be moved to the detention ward in the BH because of his Wright code belpleaepenm 900 guard was placed over him He will be examined today by the Protate Court as to the mental condition.

Menroy George Siecaty Protate Court

Lekberg to Present Varied Piano Recital at Ohio University

Ohio University faculty pianist Lekberg selects a varied program for tonight’s Alumni Memorial Auditorium recital. He will perform three of his own compositions joined by works including Franck Choral in A Minor, Chopin Variations Brillantes, Scriabine Poeme, Ravel Rigaudon, MacDowell The Eagle, and Carpenter Polonaise Americaine. Miss Helen Hedden will sing the vocal pieces.

Seeldom Victory Lekberg Ohio University School of Music Alumni Memorial Mr. Lekberg Northwestern University Paria Vincesto Indi Paul Brand Paulie Flem Rollin Silver Stanley Morgan Sara Teasdale Helen Hedden School of Music Cesar Franck Chopin Scriabine Rigaudon Ravel the Eagle MacDowell Carpenter

To End Skin Torture Use Invisible Zemo

Surprising and gratifying is the way soothing cooling Zemo relieves rashes eczema and other skin affections. It clears the skin and prevents relapses with its antiseptic, odorless formula. Keep on hand and get a bottle today from all druggists. 35c, 6c, £1.06.

Zemo

Brown Funeral RUTLAND April Death Notice

Willan Girown died at home on South Metaland Street in Rutland at age 42. The funeral occurred this afternoon at the M. E. Church in Melland with burial at Gravel Hill Cemetery Cheshire. Rev. W. Pin Goterwald served as director.

Rutland Willan Girown South Metaand St O'rle Meturtsy Sfiernoom Jeeves Tee Daegetere Fiimersi Bird M. E Melland Cclock Cheshire W. Pin- Gqterwald Fuera

Funeral services mark two local burials in April

The report lists funeral details for Franklin An killed in a gas explosion at Athens and George M. Ware 66 prominent farmer buried in Meson County. Services for Franklin An occurred Sunday at 2 o clock with a funeral group present. Ware’s services were conducted by Rev. Fimr eon at 2 25 oclock with his widow and a large family in attendance.

Cheeter Franklin Athens O'Clork Genes Viewrshie Erward Morgue Pomeroy Maggie George M. Ware Meson County Fimreon Kase

Support Orders in Pomeroy Juvenile Case

Roy Wed pleaded guilty to charges and was ordered to pay $25 per month for support of two children, with $528 bond and installments starting May 1. Herman Harrie, former Pomeroy resident, is father of Ruth Harrie. his partner Mrs Charles Pindling to receive $19 monthly for child support, bond set at $501.

Pomerot Setergey Cherges Roy Herman Harrie Pomeroy Hamilton Ruth Harrisso Ber Agnet Charles Pindling Marie

Party Battles Tomeroy Disputes Hit Ohio County Bodies

April row of conflicts over election board appointments spans four Ohio counties with Democratic fights in Wood and Brown and Republican battles in Lawrence and Meigs. Meanwhile social notes report a child’s birthday party in Middleport and a spring gas engine accident injuring Dana Salser in Bowman's Run.

Tomeroy Ohio Wood Brown Lawrence Meigs

Mulholland Transfers Pomeroy To New County Post

c V Mulholland a former Wilkesville resident now living in Pomeroy has been transferred by the Civil Service Commission from Washington County to Meigs County for the same road building inspector work.

Mulholland Pomeroy

Esther Heroism Highlighted In Ladies Night Sermon

The sermon recounts Queen Esther saving Jews from Haman's edict in Persia. Pastor Chatley compares Mordechai's defiance to everyday struggles and notes Esther’s courage as a timeless example, urging men’s classes to attend the upcoming men’s night.

Santoy man indicted for arson in Morgan County

Roy Williams of Santoy Perry County was indicted by the Morgan County grand jury for arson in an alleged attempt to burn a barn on the Edward Rush farm near Santoy, the McConnellsville case district records show.

New Lexington Roy Williams Santoy Perry Coun Morgan County Grand Jury McConnellsville Edward Rush

Safety Exhibit Cars To Be In The Valley

Two New York Central Railroad Safety Bureau cars will visit Jacksonville Tuesday Trimbie Wednesday and in Glouster Thursday Friday and Saturday. The cars then go to Crookeville. The exhibit includes two safety pictures Safety Ways and Gambling With Death. The picture car seats 75 and will be open to the public with comfortable interior despite outside conditions.

Gloubter New York Central Railroad Safety Bureau Monday Creek Valley Jacksonville Trimbie Giouster Crookevillee

Wilcox Praises Salvation Army in Sermon

The Rev A Y Wilcox of the Presbyterian Church lauded the Salvation Army work in a sermon Sunday night. He urged support for Captain and Mrs Richer Menton and noted the Army’s founder General Booth and the movement's worldwide centennial and social mission.

Wilcox Salvation Army Athens A. Y. Wilcox Presbyterian Church Army William Booth Richer Menton General Booth

Owen Brown Escapes as Train Strikes Auto at Wolfe Street

Owen Brown aged 24 of Athens escaped injury when his automobile stalled on Wolfe Street crossing at six Gundey evening and he leaped clear as a train approached. The front arm of the car was struck bending fenders and bending the axle before Brown drove away after the collision.

Owen Brown Athens Gundey Wolfe Street Mr. Brown

Neglect of England's Populations Sparks Debate

The text notes England's neglected populations and names John Wesley and Lord Shaftesbury as figures involved. Mrs. Robert Tompkins sings a hymn phrase quoted as There's a Whiencas in God's Mercy, attributed to W. T. Porter.

England John Wesley Lord Shaftesbury Robert Tompkins W. T. Porter

Navy official air crash escape on Dayton trip

Cleveland April 22. David M. Ingalls Assistant Secretary of the Navy in charge of aeronautics was en route to Dayton after escaping his first crash since assuming the new government post.

Cleveland David &. Ingalls

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