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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1919
Page
8
POMEROY BEND reports the Boy Scouts camp set for next week on the Burnap farm above Chester along Shade river. The river runs about four feet deep with no danger to swimming. Plentiful tents and gear are ready. Sergt Rob Webster leads, with Sergt George Sauvage overseeing cooking duties.
The big tent goes up at Bungalo Park Mid dleport for the Meigs County Chautauqua opening tomorrow afternoon. The Middleport Boy Scouts will run a headquarters tent offering information and service during the week. It promises a successful event.
Tuesday afternoon E. D. Fry of Middleport was injured by slate fall in Maynard Mine No 3. He suffered back injuries and was taken home to Middleport, where he is reported to be on the road to recovery.
Announcement from Gallipolis notes the wedding of Miss Louise Theiss of Gallipolis to Leo Bowen of Pomeroy. The ceremony occurred in Gallipolis and reflects a region-specific nuptial event.
Ford Eiselstein aged 59 died at his home in Naylor's yesterday from a complication of diseases. He is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Baum of Chester Mrs. Henry Munich and Misses Lena and Lizzie at home.
The Pomeroy team lists top hitters this season with Nesselroad at 481, Allensworth at 407, and Mcintosh at 385 batting percentage, highlighting strong offensive showings.
Peter Gottfried invites readers to his Union Avenue home to view a celebrated garden. He brags of height and abundance, with mammoth love apples noted as a highlight of the attractive plot.
Special Sunday events note Alex Jackson's Colored Jubilee Quartet and songs by Miss Laura Campbell with a morning greeting from Bishop Henderson. After Sunday School Simpson M E will dismiss to Bethany M E for Bishop Henderson's sermon.
Rock Springs community club to meet Monday at 8 P M in the Rock Springs church. Program features music by the Pomeroy orchestra and piano and violin solos by Oma Radford and Harry Ashworth. Addresses and readings to be given by A E Crew E J Tracy J W Lee Leolyn Bailey and others.
Mrs. John Hodge and daughter visit Springfield as guests of Mrs. E. Fleck and Miss Mabel Hodge. C. B. Welch, Cincinnati firm traveling ambassador, enjoys a month at home. Miss Sarah Walters arrives to vacation with sisters. Mrs. Homer Russell and Miss Mary Sauer plan a Cleveland trip. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Beeson announce buying a new Springfield home. Mrs. Grant Humphrey of Cincinnati visits J. N. Humphrey. Mrs. James Lafferty goes to Holzer hospital for medical relief in Gallipolis.
The Blue and Gray Reunion at Ravenswood is scheduled for September 24 to 26. The event traditionally draws former residents and veterans for a weekend of commemorations.
The Meigs County gathering attracts many locals and remains highly enjoyable. This year a home-coming feature is included to compensate for reduced veterans participation.
American Relief admin writer Howard Dickson recounts perilous voyage on a destroyer Luce 99 through the Black Sea to the Danube and into Russia. He describes Constantinople as filthy and dangerous, Armenian conditions, and seas that battered the ship with 30 to 35 knot waves. He fears a return voyage and hopes to reach the United States soon.
Prof W E McVey longtime John Hancock High School superintendent resigns to take principalship at Harvey High School Chicago with salary 3500. He has ties to Ohio University and extended work in the Philippines. Dr Alston Ellis notes offer to Prof J H Comstock at 2100.
A German wartime note from 1918 claims Kaiser Wilhelm II learned a German victory was impossible after a Spa council on August 1 1918. Ludendorff advocated continued fighting but was overruled. armistice terms were later accepted and sent to the Allies on November 10 1918.
The Athens post of the American Legion will organize Tuesday evening with a full slate of officers from post commander to chief musician to be elected. A county-wide Legion gathering will meet in about a week to form a state organization by October. Charter members eligible are World War veterans honorably discharged. Initiation dollar activates charter status. annual dues are one dollar. The Armory hosts the meeting at 7:30 PM. Major Sam Johnson may seek the post commander role. Russia reports salt production over 2,100,000 tons yearly.
Bill Johnston, the California swimmer of tennis, aims to regain the national singles crown and counter Eastern challengers. The 23 year old, last seen beating McLoughlin and Williams en route to the 1915 national title, resumes his quest on clay with partner Sam Hardy in doubles as the season nears its end.
Paris dispatch reports the Polish National Assembly ratified both treaties by 285 to 141. The vote confirms Poland's alignment with German and Polish terms, as WarSaw noted today.
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