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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1929

Page

2

Akon Hospital Operation Highlights Local Women Health

Mrs Nathan McDade was taken to Parkersburg hospital for observation after a serious ailment. An Akron hospital operation was performed the next day and she is reported in fair condition. Lydia McClain widow of Lewis McClain, once employed at O H E Gallipolis, is in failing health and was moved to a hospital in Parkersburg in serious condition.

Nathan McDade Akron Hospital Lydia McClain Letart Falls soParkersburg Akron Lewvis McClain Gallipolis Sm Hospital Parkersburg Yahe Condi

Attorney M F Leonard Dies at Huntington Home

MIDDLEPORT April 21 Attorney M F Leonard died Thursday night at his Huntington home. He suffered complications and leaves a wife a daughter two sisters and four brothers. Burial was at Mound Hill Cemetery after funeral at Gallipolis M F E Church. Miss Elizabeth Horden of Chicago is ill with plans to visit home after recovery. Dr J B Hodge moved his dental offices to an apartment above Cross Music Store.

Middleport M. F. Leonard Huntington Leonard Charles Leonard KE Addison J. A. Pradd Sree Covington TD. Wood Vinton J. O. Leonard Ozdohn Addison Wil Gallipolis Harland Seattle Gallipolis M. FE Mound Hil Elizabeth Horden Chicago R. H. Horden Miss Horden Cané OP. Leonard J. B. Hodge Cross Music

Rainbow Ends In Big Orchard In Pomeroy

In Meigs County on April 27, an apple festival feature shows a rainbow over Gold Orchard with legends of hidden gold. Alfred and Fremont Gold started a nursery here, leading to the propertied orchard growth and local family ventures. A veteran miner recalls early mine work and moonshine busts, noting dangers, traps, and law-enforcement challenges, with stories of rival orchards and the Pomeroy marriage of Eva Stewart to Antone Lucks on April 13.

Mason W. Va Qhie Valley Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Evaly Stewart Pomeroy High School Cedric Clark Antone Lucks Ohio Power Company Goodwin M. Church Huntington

Mrs Mary Dawson Hosts 82nd Birthday With 82 Guests

Mrs Mary Dawson of Middleport celebrated her eighty second birthday with a dinner at the Presbyterian Church. She hosted 82 relatives and friends, featuring a cake marked 82 and floral gifts, while Bible class members and family attended the guest of honor table and readings and songs were shared.

Middleport Presbyterian Church Mary Dawson Mrs. Dawson Bible Class Feacher A. A. Thomas Dawson Elisabeth Jenkins Louis Seyfried Mr. Seyfried

Mr and Mrs Bush Return From New York Trip

Mr and Mrs Bush attended a meeting of the American Newspaper Publishers Association in New York where he serves on the board. Messages of greeting were sent to Commander Richard Byrd and his party at the Antarctic 13 000 miles distant as they undertake flights over unexplored areas. Millfield Couple Weds Elizabeth Cox and Clive Essman Hillen married Saturday at the Christian Church parsonage with Rev M E Chatley officiating.

Flw Bush New York City Millfield Mary Elizabeth Cox Clive Essman Hillen Millfeld Christian Church Parsonage M. FE Chatley

Luncheon Held by Women’s Republican Club at Elmhurst Tavern

Members of the Women’s Republican club in Meigs County met at Elmhurst Tavern for a noon luncheon. A large attendance showed active involvement in local politics as the group discusses education and influence in the political arena.

Pomeroy Women's Republican Lab Meigs County Elmhurst Tavern

Executive Group Is Upheld in Columbus

In Meigs County Ohio the Republican Central Committee heard details of the county executive race and, by unanimous vote, upheld Mrs. Rome Cottril as chairman. The group sustained the home. Mrs Cottril, mother of 39, was buried Thursday in St Albans.

Omeroy Republican Central — ' Committee Meigs Rome Cottril St. Albans Columbia Corril A.D. Russell

Local concern gets contract for Buffalo Albany airway

Anril Nesmonil Braddock of Logan city, a member of the B and 2 Construction Company, announced the firm won a contract to build an airway from Buffalo to Albany. The plan covers 22 beacon towers over 250 miles and four landing fields with towers 120 feet tall topped by 2,000,000 candlepower lights. This is the firm's second project of this kind, joining a prior airway from Indiana to Chicago. Richard Brewster of Columbus is the other partner. Loran workers will shift to the new job after the first contract ends.

Logan Anril —Nesmonil Braddock Jig Buffalo Albany Indiana Chicago Richard Brewster Columbus

Trusty Injured During Joyride Near Logan

Albert Matheny, a trusted county jail inmate, was injured in a wreck east of Logan while driving at high speed. He suffered a head laceration and body bruises, was treated at Burlington Hospital, then returned to jail. The incident involved the jail delivery and occurred Friday evening on the Joogan Nelsonville road.

Logan Albert Ma ‘Theny Hocking Countty Hall Charles England Matheny Joe Var~ Pheuta Joogan- Nelsonville Lagan Cher Rington Trourt Houan Cera Ian Coss

Legion Meeting Logan April 27 Post plans member only event

Logan American Legion officers announce a Tuesday evening meeting for members with plans for entertainment and a post feed. Membership growth reported by post adjutant Sumner Martin. Invitations are being sent to the membership.

Logan Logan Post American Legion Sumner Martin Vaogan ML Witzpatrick Chic Oda Steand

Meigs County boy knuckles toward state marble title

Thomas Bailey of Meigs County 14 earned the county mother champion title in marbles after beating last year’s winner in a Columbus trip contest. He has won 20 dollars in gold a bicycle and other honors and is favored to become state champion. Sheriff Welker and Officer French captured May Farler a 16 year old delinquent in Star Hill Star Hail Delinquency hearing set for Probate Court next Tuesday. Paul Smart named assistant cashier at Citizens National Bank May 1 succeeding Paul Bean. James Wiley and Margaret Cunningham excelled in eighth grade state exams. The Royal Women’s class of Christ Church Bible School held a social and study meeting with refreshments served.

Pomeroy Meigs County Thomas Bailey John Hailey Rose Hill Kerrs Run Thomas Columbus Middleport Paul Smart Paul Bean Citizens National Bank Mr. Smart

Marriage in Courthouse Seals Toledo Pair

Burl G. Martin a 24 year old salesman from Toledo wed Irene Gothard 26 who listed Middleport as her residence. The ceremony was performed by Justice of the Peace William M. Fisher late yesterday evening in the Pomeroy courthouse.

Pomeroy Burl G. Martin Toledo Iirene Gothard Middleport William M. Fisher Justics of the Peace

Raid at George Cundiff Home Nets Liquor and Contraband

April 27 report says Sheriff Willock and deputy officers raided George Cundiff’s hollow home near Syracuse finding liquor and contraband sods. Cundiff was jailed then released on $1990 bond for a preliminary hearing next Tuesday. Also noted, two locals were rushed to Holzer Hospital after serious illness, Mrs. George McIntosh and Mrs. Bessie Ethelstein.

Syracuse George Cundiff Here Willock Cundicf Jall Helvit Pomeroy Holzer Hospital George McIntosh Rose Hill Lupper Bessie Ethelstein Victor Liselstein

Harris entertains club in Middleworth event

Harris entertained her club Thursday evening at Mrs Winifred on Grant Street for three tables of bridge. MF Ben Furtz hosted another bridge lunch. Mr and Mrs Harry Osburn and children from Pomeroy visited Mrs Osburns father William Fess with plans for their daughter to be housekeeper for him and her family.

Itant Burbee South Street Gray Noah Andrews Craig Adair Alva Giray Bobbie Jap Isles Ardis Arnold Ben Isles Harris Winifred Harry Osburn Pomeroy

Longstreth Died In Indiana At 63

The body of FE E Longstreth 63 formerly of Meigs County and Dexter, Ohio, was found in the home of his sister Mrs Weyne Lutz in Pomeroy. He died at his daughter M J Crane’s home in Richmond Indiana after living there for years. He leaves three children including John in Richmond. Funeral services set for Rutland M E Church Sunday at 3 p.m.

Pomeroy FE. E. Longstreth Airs Weyne Lutz Miles Rutlagy Longstreth Meigs County Dexter Dig David Longstreth M. J. Crane Riichmond Indiana John Richmond Rutland M. E

Puts New Sales On Shoes for 9e

An amazing product claims to revolutionize shoe sales with a new coating that promises to save costs and improve wear. Geppert offers a novost sample and invites inquiries at Second and Walnut Streets in Mott Town.

Second Walnut St Los Mott Town Geppert

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