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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1926

Page

2

Meigs County Teachers Institute Set for August in Pomeroy

The Meigs county teachers institute will run the week of August 16 in Pomeroy with notable speakers including Miss Ethel Hiscox and H G Lawrence. Sessions feature talks by C J Rhoades Dr A V Skinner Prof A F Myers Miss Estella Slaven and George W Kreitler plus music. An eighth grade commencement is planned at the fair grounds on August 21.

Pomeroy Meigs County Teachers’ Institute Ethel Hiscox Camden N. J H. G. Lawrence C. J. Rhoades Pomeroy High School A. V. Skinner A. F. Myers Estella Slaven George W. Kreitler Fairgrounds

Needle and Thimble Club Meeting At Mrs Thomas Home

Middleport report says Mrs. Fred Thomas hosted the Needle and Thimble club at her Second Street home on Monday evening. Refreshments were served to members.

Middleport Fred Thomas Needle and Thimble Club Second Street

Five Hundred Club Holds Meeting

R. D. Lawhead hosted the Five Hundred Club at her Fifth Street home Monday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Ford Hawkins, Mrs. Dan Sullivan, and Mrs. Hollis Scott. Attendees included Mrs. Sullivan, Mrs. Skidmore, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Hoffman, and Mrs. Hawkins. Refreshments were served.

Middleport R. D. Lawhead 500 Club Fifth Street Ford Hawkins Dan Sullivan Hollis Scott A. H. Skidmore Walter Harris Robert Harris Paul Hoffman

Blanche Stuckey Sues For Divorce Alimony And Custody

Blanche Stuckey files for divorce from Pearl Stuckey on grounds of extreme cruelty. She seeks alimony and custody of their two minor children.

Fred Crow Blanche Stuckey Middleport Pomeroy Pearl Stuckey

Rhodes will admitted to probate in Pomeroy

The will of Hannah E. Rhodes was admitted to probate Tuesday in Pomeroy Ohio. The filing confirms her estate will be settled under probate court oversight.

Pomeroy Hannah E. Rhodes

Sutton Township Resident Dies

POMEROY Aug 4 George Wilbarger 74 of Sutton township died at his home near Dorcas Monday. He leaves his wife and one daughter Mrs William Morgan of Boulder Colorado who was with him at his death five sons Will of Wyoming John of Youngstown Harry of Colorado Charles of New Cumberland and Dill.

Pomeroy George Wilbarger Sutton Township Dorcas William Morgan Boulder Colo Will Wyoming John Youngstown Harry Colorado Charles New Cumberland W. Va Dill

Turnbull Roof marry at Scranton church

Edward Turnbull son of Mrs Helen Turnbull of Pomeroy and Miss Susan M Roof of Franklin wed at Second Presbyterian church in Scranton Pa. The groom a Ohio State graduate and chemist at Euston Lead Co of Scranton. They will reside in Chinchilla.

Pomeroy Edward Turnbull Helen Turnbull Susan M. Roof Franklin Second Presbyterian Church Scranton Ohio State University Euston Lead Company Turnbull Chinchilla

Infant daughter of Steven M. Deihl funeral held

Funeral services for the infant daughter of Steven M. Deihl of Harrisonville were held Tuesday afternoon at the Deihl residence. Burial followed at Chaffin cemetery.

Pomeroy Steven M. Deihl Harrisonville Deihl Chaffin

Reid Steinbauer hosts out of town guest in Pomeroy

Reid Steinbauer entertained friends at his Breezy Heights home on Monday night in honor of Jack Hanlin of Pittsburgh visiting relatives. A fish supper featured a twelve pound Ohio River catch. Attendees included Bob Webster, Arthes, Fred and Paul Rosenbaum, George Stark, Patrick Lochary, Ethan Harper, Edward Stark, and Floyd Zi.

Pomeroy Reid Steinbauer Breezy Heights Jack Hanlin Pittsburgh Mr. Hanlin Ohio River Bob Webster Arthes Fred Paul Rosenbaum George Stark Patrick Lochary Ethan Harper Edward Stark Floyd Zi

Evening of Card Games Involving Local Figures

Chau, Bill Morgan, Phillip Meier, Edwin Meier and a host joined an informal evening of card playing. the event centered on social gathering and games with no notable outcomes reported.

Bradford Plans Meigs County Fair at Rock Springs Grounds

J B Bradford of the Meigs County Agricultural Association will base operations at the court house as arrangements are made for the annual fair to be held at Rock Springs fair grounds on September 7 8 and 9.

Pomeroy J. B. Bradford Meigs County Agricultural Association Bradford Meigs County Rock Springs

Mrs. Sisson Critically Ill at Leading Creek Home

Mrs. Ed. Sisson, sister of Mrs. Harry Rice, is reported to be critically ill at her Leading Creek home in Pomeroy as of August 4.

Pomeroy Ed. Sisson Leading Creek

Pomeroy Church of Christ Completes Bible School Opening

The Loyal Women's class hosted the Bible school opening with music and readings. Thursday evening they present a parcel post sale after a 7:30 entertainment by Ma Sweet and her Seven Talented Daughters arriving by air a plane from Europe. admission is free.

Pomeroy

Garland sisters motor tour and regional visitors

Ethel and Clara Garland left for a motor tour of Florida. Marcelline Woodrum visits with friends at Hooversville Pennsylvania. D. W. Hennessy and Robert Morris were business visitors at Portsmouth Tuesday. Ernest Bartells is expected to return today from nine weeks in Betsy Lane Kentucky.

Ethel Clara Garland Florida Marcelline Woodrum Hooversville D. W. Hennessy Robert Morris Portsmouth Ernest Bartells Betsy Lane

Local residents visit, return dates and greetings noted

Verna Sherman returned to Bellaire Monday after visiting her grandmother Mrs. Josephine Mees. Grace Sauvage of Charleston spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Kathryn Sauvage. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hoffman and their Chicago daughter are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Fultz. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Mc Daniels left Monday for Akron after visiting friends. Mrs. J M McCarty left Tuesday for New Salem to visit her parents. E L Grimes is reported much improved after illness. Mrs. Emma Hoffman and Walter Reed of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Foster Reed.

Verna Sherman Bellaire Josephine Mees Grace Sauvage Charleston Kathryn Sauvage Paul Hoffman Chicago Ben Fultz Franklin McDaniels Akron J. M. McCarty New Salem E. L. Grimes Emma Hoffman Walter Reed Columbus Foster Reed

Local residents set for visits and trips this week

Francis Miller left Monday for Granville for a two week visit to attend the Ohio Baptist Assembly. August White returned from a brief business trip to Columbus. Harlowe Russell left Tuesday to visit his son in Bucyrus and will tour Iowa by car. Mrs. Ida Vroman and others from Columbus visit here with local families. Edward Russell and Las Saxson were Athens visitors Tuesday.

Francis Miller Granville Ohio Baptist Assembly Frank Enwright Columbus Virgie Major August White Harlowe Russell Bucyrus Russell Iowa Ida Vroman L. McCoy Don Gregg Frank Vroman Edward Russell Harvey Russell Leland Saxson Edgar Tuckerman Athens

Swiss Makers Win $640000 Electrical Machinery Contract

Glasgow reports Swiss manufacturers secured a contract valued at 640000 dollars for electrical machinery after British bids were rejected as too high.

Glasgow

A PRETTY FROCK Pattern Offer

The Messenger Pattern Dept advertises a dotted silk dress pattern suitable for crepe de chine or cotton prints. It offers seven sizes from 34 to 46 inches bust, with a 38 inch size needing 4% yards of 49 inch material and % yard contrasting material for plas tron and sleevebands. Pattern mailed to any address for 15 cents in silver or stamp.

Joint Picnic For Three Churches At Fair Grounds

A Sunday school picnic for First Methodist Episcopal, Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal, and associated churches will be held at the fair grounds Thursday afternoon. Games start at 3 PM with transport help arranged for those needing a ride. Supper at 6 PM. attendees asked to bring baskets.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church IF. Brown Fair Grounds George E. Carrothers John Cross Transportation J. H. Hudson Martzolff Class S. H. Bing

Woman recovers after Maya’s remedy for stomach ailments

A woman credits Maya’s for rapid relief from indigestion and gas after a seven year bout with typhoid fever and gallstones. The ad claims the simple preparation removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal issues. Money back offer at McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.

Maya McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville

One Call for Help Averted Two Suicides in Danube

In Budapest a man bent on drowning himself leapt from a bridge into the Danube but cried for help as another man struggled in the water. The rescuer swam to safety with authorities and saved the second man, who later admitted he had planned to end his life.

United Press Budapest Danube Buda Pest

Escaped prisoner returns to Pentonville citing prison life

London Sydney Marks, who fled Pentonville Prison two years ago, has handed himself in and says he “prefers prison life.” Authorities report the case as a voluntary surrender with no immediate charges disclosed.

London Sydney Marks Pentonville

Must Pay for Tiger's Act at Belle Vue Gardens

In Manchester, Belle Vue Gardens owners must pay 1225 dollars after the death of Enza Lambert killed at the tiger’s cage. The incident prompts liability for the facility and its management.

Manchester Eng Belle Vue Gardens Enza Lambert

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