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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1926

Page

2

School Boys Under Discipline For Immoral Conduct

Irvin Wolfe a Racine schoolboy was charged with misconduct with a 164 year old girl and given a suspended sentence to state reform school. He must attend church with his widow mother and abide by curfew and reporting requirements. Companion Lewis Stobart also fined and made a ward of the court for contributing to the delinquency.

Pomeroy Irvin Wolfe Racine Cora B. Roberts Margaret Llewellyn State Reform School Lewis Stobart Young Wolfe Wolfe

Housewarming Surprise For Mrs Swartzwalder In Pomeroy

A gathering of friends at Mrs. Frank Swartzwalder's West Main street home in Pomeroy on Monday evening hosted a housewarming surprise. Attendees included Mrs. F Brandenburg, Mrs. James Clifford, Miss Ella Hennessy, Anna Crow, Mrs. Adolphe Fannael, Mrs. Will Durst, Miss Rica Rhem, Mrs. Charles Garber, and Mrs. Will.

Pomery Bend Briefs Highlight Local Visitor Updates

Mrs Abe Priode Mrs Frank Young and two children Mrs Ida Elliot and Mrs George Beiser now of Chicago but former Pom eroy residents are visiting friends. Mrs Wilson Norris of Athens was a Pomery visitor. Mrs Leonard Renshaw and infant son went to Columbus for a brief visit. Richard Entsminger is ill at his Middleport home. Ray Smith in Holzer hospital is improved after days of critical condition.

Pomeroy Bend Abe Priode Frank Young Ida Elliot George Beiser Chicago Pomeroy Wilson Norris Athens Leonard Renshaw Columbus Richard Entsminger Middleport Ray Smith Holzer Hospital

Distinct residents named in local court listings

Harrison Dawson 35 of Long Bottom Sadie Turner 35 of Hazael James W Correll 21 of Columbus Belva Lucile Swisher 19 of Middleport appear in the notice detailing parties involved in the matter.

Harrison Dawson Long Bottom Sadie Turner Hazael James W. Correll Columbus Belva Lucile Swisher Middleport

Pleads Guilty in Middleport on Alcohol Charge

Tom Hubbard entered a guilty plea to intoxication before Justice Fred Gilmore. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs, made arrangements to pay, and was released.

Middleport Tom Hubbard Fred Gilmore

Aged Woman Hannah Higley Dies in Pomeroy

Miss Hannah Higley aged 72 died at her sister Mrs Elmer Browning’s Rutland home on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held from the Browning residence Friday with burial at Higley Cemetery.

Pomeroy Hannah Higley Elmer Browning Rutland Browning Higley

Orchard expert from Ohio State to speak with Meigs orchardists

L. F. Beach an orchard specialist from Ohio State University will visit Pomeroy on Monday May 3 to discuss fruit production problems with local Meigs County orchardists. He will present techniques and best practices for maintaining tree health and improving yields.

Pomeroy L. F. Beach Ohio State University Meigs

Zwilling Sues Wife for Divorce After Fourteen Years

Joseph Zwilling filed for divorce from Eva Zwilling alleging that she left him without cause fourteen years ago. The couple have no children.

Pomeroy Joseph Zwilling Eva Zwilling

Program Planned for Mother's Day at First Christian Church

Chauncey April 29. Mother's Day observances planned at the First Christian Sunday school with readings and music starting at 9:36. A committee leads the program and aims to include all church mothers. a special offering will be taken. At 7:30 p.m. Boy and Girl Scout Troops One, led by Mr. Pritts and Miss Minister, present a Mother’s Day program. public invited.

Chauncey Mr. Pritts

Millfield Electric and Repair Shop Opens in Millfield

Chauncey April 29 L. C. Woods of Millfield, recently rehired at Floodwood power plant, opens the Millfield Electric and Repair shop. His son in law Edward Wade, also of Millfield, will assist in the work.

Chauncey L. C. Woods Millfield Floodwood

Chauncey Ladies Travel to Toledo with Stops in Foostoria

Mrs. Charles Syx and daughter Miss Catharine Syx of Chauncey left Thursday for Toledo. En route they will visit Mr. and Mrs. William Turner in Foostoria and Mae Syx’s family, then visit Patrick Cavanaugh and other friends in Toledo.

Toledo Chauncey Charles Syx Catharine Syx Foostoria William Turner Mae Syx Patrick Cavanaugh

Mother’s Day Program Plans Drafted at Drake Street Meeting

A joint meeting on Drake Street focused on finalizing plans and the program for a Mother’s Day event to be presented by the local organizations.

Drake Street

Chauncey Personal News Reports Local Visits

Mrs. Mary Meinhart of Chauncey spent Tuesday at The Plains with her daughter Mrs. Earl Thompson and family. James Williamson of Columbus was in Chauncey Wednesday at his son George Williamson’s home. Mr and Mrs Guy Gardner of Chauncey visited Athens Wednesday evening with Neal Hesse and Ona Mae Sweeney. Funeral of J A Rupe at Sand Ridge attended by Chauncey residents. Ira Myers and son Floyd Myers returned from Columbus after illness of the latter's aunt.

J. A. Rupe Sand Ridge Ira Myers Floyd Myers Chauncey Columbus

Funeral for Baby Mary Virginia Karns Held in Chauncey

Funeral services were held at the First Christian church in Chauncey for Mary Virginia Karns, six months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Karns of near Middlesport. She died Tuesday after a fall caused her death. burial followed in Cheshire, Ohio. The Rev. Courtney led the service. four sisters survive.

Chauncey First Christian Church Mary Virginia Hoyt Karns Middleport Ezra J. Karns Ellis Avenue Courtney Cheshire Ohio

Scouts Meet Jointly Chauncey April 29

In Chauncey a joint gathering of Boy and Girl Scout troops was held in the evening at the Sogut building. The event brought together youth from both organizations for shared activities and camaraderie.

Chauncey Boy and Girl Scouts Neey Thele Sogut

Jury Saves Life in Murder Case in Cincinnati

Clarence Warner of Addyston must serve the remainder of his life in the penitentiary for the murder of Marshall Henry Knapp of Addyston. The jury recommended mercy.

Cincinnati Clarence Warner Marshall Henry Knapp Adyston

Stops Sore Throat in 15 Minutes

An ad promotes Thox ine a new internal preacrrption that stops sore throat and swallowing pain in 15 minutes. It claims no harmful drugs, one swallow suffices, and a money back guarantee. Available 35¢ 60c and $1.00 from all druggists.

Ohio may take poll on world wide disarmament referendum

Ohio may stage a peace referendum via the initiative to seek a statewide vote on disarmament. Athens citizens circulate petitions, needing fifty thousand signatures to trigger legislative action. If filed, the secretary of state can place the advisory referendum on the next regular election ballot.

Ohio Athens Herbert L. Strubbe Senate

Dave's Mentha Pepsin Promises Quick Stomach Relief

A vintage advertisement claims indigestion and stomach ailments vanish with Dave's Mentha Pepsin. It urges readers to buy at Cline Pharmacy Co or any druggist and promises a purchase refund if not satisfied.

Mentha Pepsin Cline Pharmacy Co Dave

Ohio urges constitutional action for world disarmament

A state committee led by Rev. C. B. Frampton plans to push similar disarmament initiatives in Michigan Missouri and Illinois. The goal is a concerted action by initiative and referendum states turning the vote into a national referendum.

Ohio Congress C. B. Frampton Michigan Missouri Illinois

Young elected president of Phi Delta Gamma forensic frat

Homer Young was elected president of the Phi Delta Gamma forensic fraternity at a meeting last night. James Ray became vice president, Robert Harrison secretary, and Theodore Foskett treasurer. Nine men were initiated and admitted, including Chaster H. Sanders, George Starcher, Donald Grasmaugh, Archie R. Morrison, Raymond Horton, Kenneth Wardell, Robert Dixon, Homer Young, and Herbert McKelvey.

Homer Young Phi Delta Gamma James Ray Robert Harrison Theodore Foskett Chaster H. Sanders George Starcher Donald Grasbaugh Archie R. Morrison Raymond Horton Kenneth Wardell Robert Dixon Herbert McKelvey

Troy Grange to Meet Coolville on Saturday

Regular meeting of Troy Grange will be held Saturday afternoon at their hall. The session will be devoted to first and second degree work for another class of candidates.

Troy Grange Coolville

Bulgarian Herb Tea Promises Fresh Blood and Youth

An old classified style ad touts Bulgarian herb tea as a spring blood tonic that cleanses winter poisons. It claims you can invest 35 cents or tic for your health and feel 10 to 30 years younger, urging readers to ask their druggist.

Jackville Girls Club Plans War Meeting

The Jolly Workers Clothing club met at Mrs. H. R. Jacoby’s home to reorganize for the war. Eleven members are listed including Wienna Welsh Harriet Jacoby Lola McHarg and Mary Lohse. Officers elected: Wilma Welsh president Clarice Beebe vice president Florence Cline secretary Doroth Beebe treasurer Harriet Jacoby song leader and Carol Hope news reporter. Next meeting set for May.

Jolly Workers Clothing Club H. R. Jacoby Wienna Welsh Harriet Jacoby Lola McHarg Mariah Brown Florence Cline Anna May Alice Arminta Russ Dorothy Clarice ‘Beebe Mary Lohse Carol Hope Wilma Welsh Clarice Beebe Florence ‘Cline Doroth Beebe

Diamond Dyes Guide for Wool Silk Linen Cotton

Consumers are advised to tell their druggist the fiber type before purchasing Diamond Dyes. The material should be identified as wool or silk or as linen cotton or mixed goods to ensure proper color results.

YOUR MONTY BACK earractonr Atgorida RYDE 4 CO

Your Monty Back marks a revised product release amid reorganization at Atgorida Ryde 4 Co. as leadership announces strategy changes and new market focus aimed at expanding distribution channels.

Monty Ryde

Insurance suit filed in courts by Fred Pretes

Fred Pretes of Happy Hollow sues Queen Insurance Company for payment of 1000 alleging his house on the Buchtel to Doanville road burned July 30 1925 after premiums were paid. He claims the company did not pay the insured amount.

Queen Insurance Company Fred Pretes Happy Hollow Buchtel Doanville

Mother of Biggest Family Honored by Messengers

Readers are invited to honor a mother of a large family for Mother’s Day May 9. All letters must be in to the Messengers Mothers' Day editor by Tuesday May 4.

Messengers All Messenger

Old Civil War Veteran James T. DeVore Dies in Sandusky Home

James T. DeVore 83 a Civil War veteran died at the Soldiers Home in Sandusky on Saturday. His body was brought to Coolville Monday evening for funeral services under the Masonic order at Ford Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. His wife died about three years ago and he is survived by one child.

Coolville James T. DeVore Sandusky Ford Baptist Church

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