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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1925
Page
2
Earl Daugherty faced Judge A P Miller on charges of contributing to the delinquency of his minor daughter and a co defendant alleged wife case. The couple and a Middleport man were linked to mistreatment claims as the girl, now in a county infirmary in delicate condition, testified. Dana H Peoples leads defense with Curtis D Reed prosecuting.
In Middleport Meigs county churches host eight speakers from Hiram college as part of an endowment crusade. Morning sessions fill parish houses while an afternoon union gathering at Midway features Mr Lowe of Iowa as keynote. Evening services at Middleport include Blair Indiana Hall Nebraska and Pounds Hiram College.
Miss Maye Crary daughter of Mr and Mrs Mart Crary of Omeroy wed Pearl Mora of Five Points in a double ceremony at Impson Methodist church Rev O Weed officiated The bride wore powder blue crepe de chine gown with Mildred Greuser as maid of honor Gardner Reynolds as best man The couple will reside with Mr Mora's parents after a wedding supper at the bride's home and plan to establish home in Five Points
Joe Renshaw Eben Harper arrived back from Detroit while Mr and Mrs Clinton Maag and pon came from Cleveland to visit Mrs Boyd Dilgard and friends. James Batley of Bound Brook Ill and William Batley of Elizab th N J visit relatives on Mulberry avenue. Norma McCoy returned from Cleveland Cedar Point and Put-in-Bay. Mrs George Hollen and two children from New River W Va are involved.
Visiting Mrs. Conrad Ohlinger of Lincoln Hill. Mrs. Stella Holter and two sons are visiting at Gallipolis. Guy Fiiley has returned to Cincinnati after a visit here with his father, David Filey. Mrs. J. Epple left for five weeks with her sons in Cleveland. Myrtle Phillip left for Columbus then Pittsburgh. Miss Cady Whaley is ill at her Court street home. Vernon McCullough, injured Sunday while playing ball, is improving.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Glenn of Nelsonville visit Pomeroy friends while numerous Ohio travelers stop in Syracuse. Harry Ohlinger and family head to Charleston for a few days as Ohl inger returns home. George Ingles of Mason City announce birth of a son. Several Ohio residents enjoy vacations and return from Akron Columbus Dayton Niagara Falls Syracuse visits with relatives and hosts.
POMEROY Aug 6 Mrs George Nye hosted the Episcopal church Women’s guild at her home assisted by Mrs Charles Ward and Mrs Leitwiler in a social gathering last evening.
Mrs Eliza Bryant an aged Negro woman died at her home early yesterday morning heart trouble blamed on cause She leaves one son and two daughters Funeral services set for Friday at Beech Grove cemetery
Pearl Ma grew was placed in the county jail on a charge of forging checks. He was taken into custody at Delaware by Constable Springer on a Sunday evening.
Mrs Rod Ney Downing entertained last evening for her bridge club. Refreshments were served.
Stephen Homer and Leo Deal return to Pomeroy to visit their aged father Henry Deal of Bull Run after nearly two decades in the West.
Four cows and two calves were killed and five more cattle were badly injured when a herd of 27 owned by George Hill of Little Hocking was struck by a Baltimore & Ohio Express near Little Hocking. Hill was driving the herd across the tracks as the engine crew delayed by a late train failed to see the cattle in time.
R P Irvin district manager for Standard Oil in Columbus was bound over to the grand jury by Magistrate Carl Porter on a speeding charge. Irvin was arrested days earlier by county traffic officer Howard Gilson who said he clocked Irvin at 52 mph between Athens and the county infirmary on the Athens Columbus road. Irvin claimed he was under 35 mph and asked for binding over. Bond was set at 100 dollars.
County health department reports immediate response to the appeal for rags for bandages and dressings. Nurses receive bunches of dressings in Canaanville and Athens as typhoid fever cases rise with a fifth case reported today by Miss Alice Haviland supervising nurse and acting health commissioner.
The average maple tree yields enough sap to make five to ten gallons of maple sugar.
A dispatch from Columbus reports Herbert J. Parker Athens chief of police is convalescing faster than expected at Grant hospital after an operation for an old injury. The injury recurred following a struggle with Logan King during Parker’s arrest.
The pattern suits slenderizing lines for youthful and mature figures in gingham linen ratine or taffeta. Sized 34 to 50 bust, a 38 requires 6% yards of 32 inch material with 2% yards at the dress foot. Mailed to any address for 15 cents in silver or stamps. Cincinnati Times Star notes youth loafing trend even without poolroom influence.
The letter praises Athens church leaders for guidance while arguing against dogmatic Bible versus evolution stances. It favors science revealing God and urges religious ideas to evolve with modern civilization, noting Old Time Religion appeals only to Hagen Herrin regions and criticizing static doctrinal positions.
A correspondent writes from Athens to express intent to imitate a celebrated revival effort, aiming to recreate the success and public impact in the local community. The message is signed by Cc. E. Stailey praising the original's influence and encouraging action.
In St. Clairsville Ohio investigators say they detect hidden alcohol by visiting when the wife is home and watching where she goes near the suspected hiding place. This new method relies on the wife’s proximity to the concealed hootch.
Sand yachting arrives at Calais as M. Bleroit promotes aeroplage a wheeled yacht sport on the golden Hardelot beach. Spectators witness a new form of youth yachting with sand and wind.
A reflective line notes that every failure believes a comeback is possible if someone is willing to help them regain footing. The remark emphasizes dependency on external aid for renewed effort.
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