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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1926
Page
2
Omeroy July 31 Tom McFP omens was arrested by Officers Roush and Tracy Friday at Dark Hollow. He is charged with stealing three tires at the Ex 3 collier service station Saturday July 24. McClutchin had his hearing before Justice M N French and pleaded guilty. His wife was committed to the Athens State Hospital months ago and his trunk and children were found in his car at arrest.
Virginia Woods of Galipolis and a group from Pomeroy attended a Riverwood bathing party on July 1. The event featured a pumpkin, a dance, and several out-of-town guests. Attendees included Charlaie Date and others from Gallipa, Pomeroy, and Middleport. The gathering closed with friends entertaining and a later burial announcement.
July 21 the Ohio River Electric Railway ceased service for five minutes during James Gratehouse’s funeral. In Pomeroy July 31 J Beegle of Racine had his will probated, widow to one-third, children–Pera Elmer Arthur Mack Beegle and Bessie Singer. WW Cross named executor. Middleport July 31 Wes Leys Lewis and Helen Fox wed. nearby Henry Jenkinson and Augusta Oliver announce marriage. Jenkinson son of Mrs Jesse Brewster. both worked at O H E Gallipolis.
A Middleport man and others were arrested in Steubenville on a two week camping trip charge for non support of five children. The accused, George Worth and Dorothea Stewart among others, allegedly failed to provide support since the death of Stewart's wife. Chaperone Mrs. H E Allens-C Tracy accompanied the party, bound for Bull Island near Portland.
July 31 report notes multiple accidents at the dangerous curve between Middleport and Gallipolis. Aged locals, including Vern, face probate and legal notices as officials discuss safety measures after another incident near Route 21.
Mrs R G Webster hosted a bridge party on Buttarnut avenue with assistance from Mrs C PR Farris and Mrs M D Hartinger. Prizes went to Mrs RB Finsterwald, Mrs Howeer Shank, and E K Lippincott. Guests included John O'Dell, Schach, Mrs Otto rein Finsterwald, Mrs Homer Antes, Mrs Dore Ebersbach, and others. Dainties were served at the Old Inn.
A woman arrested Friday by Officers Hawkins faced charges of intoxication and disorderly conduct. She was fined $19 and costs for each charge but could not pay.
Miss Helen Smith celebrated her seventeenth birthday at her parents home on North Fourth Street in Middleport. A guests list included Katharine Hawkins Eleanore Landsbury Viola Allensworth Gladys Watts Ruth Bradbury Dorothy Wessa Robert Rawlings Clyde Kennedy Dava Jenkins Jennings Keffer Sammy Filtz Dayton King Robert Allensworth George McCullough and others. Refreshments were served.
POMEROY July 31 The three months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Mullen died at the Mulberry avenue home about 1 o'clock Saturday morning. The cause is said to be dropsy. This is the third child the couple has lost in a short time. Funeral services will be Monday afternoon at the residence with burial at Bevch Grove cemetery.
Roush was named executrix and the entire estate was willed to her. The document sets her as the sole administrator and beneficiary, with no further named heirs or conditions specified in the readable text.
Middleport July 31 The Junior Order entertained its members and many out of town guests at the Coe Opera House Friday evening. Forty three visitors from Pomeroy attended with Gallipolis members also present. About one hundred fifty were in attendance. Refreshments of pie ice cream and lemonade were served. A splendid program was rendered.
The D of A drill team will perform at the Neil House in mid August in a contest involving two additional drill squads.
A schedule of radio features across stations KOA WEAF WWJ WTIC WCCO WNYC WPG WIP WEZ and others. Entries include Goldman Band concert Detroit Symphony Paul Whiteman orchestra Marie Tiffany soprano and Judson House tenor and Municipal band concert with air times from 8:15 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Eastern and Mountain Standard times.
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