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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1927
Page
2
Pomeroy reports that after using large quantities of dynamite the attempt to dislodge the big stone slide has been abandoned. Engineer McCroba says there is no danger of the mass descending and guards are discharged as nature takes its course.
Messages from Holzer hospital report Mrs. Roy Hines improving after birth of a daughter and prior illness. Charles Ebersbach operable for chronic appendicitis and gall stones with favorable outlook. Theron Russell improving after rheumatism treatment and hopes to return home soon. William Rees recovering from a serious automobile crash and nearing return home.
Last evening the Men’s Bible class at Simpson M. E. Church in Pomeroy gathered with strong attendance. A. L. Flanagan from Syracuse served as principal speaker, followed by a social period and fellowship.
Medical authorities state that nine tenths of stomach troubles arise from excess hydrochloric acid. The delicate lining is irritated, digestion slows, and food sours. Avoid artificial aids and try Bisulated Magnesia after meals to sweeten the stomach, prevent excess acid, and relieve sourness and gas. Thousands use it without fear of indigestion.
Middleport high school in cooperation with John B. Rogers Producing company will present a new romantic musical play titled Her Song on May 10 and 11. The cast numbers 175 with many local and theatrical professionals listed including Emil Kronlein as music master and Adolph Blumberg as producer. Reservations due by May 1 through the local committees and information available via C Hurley Martin Coal Co or C W Bush Candy Co in Columbus.
Mrs. Bertha Wall, 33, died in a tent at Pythian Park early Wednesday as rain flooded the scene. She and husband R A Wall were with Wade and Howard's Shows. body sent to Dayton Kentucky for burial. Floral tributes expressed the high esteem of the show crowd. The husband accompanied the body Thursday morning.
Invitations go out for a May 7 Booster's Banquet at the New Southern hotel under Franklin County Meigs County association. Former Meigs residents are urged to attend with a program featuring Mrs James Tat Daniels and Miss Margaret Matheny as special entertainers, promising valuable dining and entertainment.
Sumner Roush, 79, former Meigs county school teacher, died Wednesday afternoon at his Lebanon Kansas home. Survived by wife and six children. brothers W O D Roush Newton David J Roush Syracuse and E B Roush Portland. Wife was Kate Gilmore sister of Curtis Gilmore Pomeroy. They moved from Meigs county about 49 years ago.
The Busy Bees of the Masonic Square club hold their monthly social tonight in the auditorium of the Masonic temples. Members will enjoy dancing and socializing at the event this evening.
At Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion meeting in Middleport a large crowd heard final Memorial Day plans. The public will be urged to display flags along the march route and members will canvass the town to order standard decorations.
Conductor Bill Wilburn of Hudson Street, Middleport, was injured when a train stopped suddenly in Charleston on Wednesday afternoon. He was thrown against a caboose side during the incident while on duty with his train.
A person avoided a crash but sustained a compound fracture below the knee. Paramedics removed him to McMillan hospital in Charleston for treatment.
April 29 in Athens Middleport report Oscar Cheatham a World War veteran is seriously ill at his home. He has been bedridden for over a month. His father William Cheatham traveled Monday to be with him at the bedside.
York Township Board of Education members urge rural taxpayers to oppose senate bill No. 121 claiming it would abolish local school boards. They warn county control risks neglect of rural areas, politicization, and poorer service, urging protests before any law is enacted.
A list of crossword style clues and answers covers topics from likeness and eye cover to a Norse god and a geneal ogical tree. It includes items for deities resins blouses and knots and spans terms for justice borders silences and tides.
April 29 report states Canton resident David Atkins faced execution after the U S Supreme Court rejected review and ordered transcript to Ohio Supreme Court for setting a date. He died by self-inflicted gunshot at his Empire home amid despondency over ill health.
Nine year old Norman Anderson leapt into an abandoned quarry near Aurora Illinois to rescue a mongrel. He and the dog were recovered later with the dog still clutched in the boy's arms.
Abram Groves, 68, a school teacher in Steubenville, shot himself in an incident reported April 2. He was found by authorities and transported for medical care. details of motive and condition were not released.
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