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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
10
Pomeroy Nebraska on an automobile camping trip they covered 1347 miles in four days and stayed away from houses. Frank Neutzling, a well known resident, fell last night at Letart Falls and broke one leg. An X ray showed a compound fracture and he will be laid up for several weeks.
The pastor of the Pomeroy Baptist Church has resigned effective the last Sunday in August. He made many friends here and his departure to view fields will be regretted.
Rev. J. C. Ford resigns from his pastorate triggering a church transition. Community members and church leaders express appreciation for his service and anticipate new leadership guiding the congregation forward.
An authoritative source states the late primary for municipal officers in Pomeroy and Middleport cost taxpayers about $1,200. Each candidate nominated ran about $40.
The Meigs Athletic Club has received from the secretary of state a charter and article of incorporation. The capital stock is $1,009 and it is a non profit corporation. The incorporators are A. V. Wadsworth Jester W. Egner Dr Shoe maker and Reed Turnbull.
Republican mayoral votes listed for John Gavers and Geo Ebersbach with Walter Vaughan winning treasurer by 16 votes. I. H. Moore leads for marshal over Henry Seidenabel. Republican council nominees include McNamee Simpson Weaver Compton Caldwell and Gilmore. Democrats name Stark for mayor and several nominees for council.
Tuesday's gathering at the Dayton V Ashworth residence on Butternut Avenue in Pomeroy drew twenty two Myers family members for dinner and supper. Attendees included Earl Myers of Pickerington Ohio Rolly Myers and Mrs Andrew Myers of Aetna Ohio Mrs Fred Klenzing and her son and daughter from Huntington Ohio Oscar Myers and his sons and grandchildren and Mrs J A Myers of Pomeroy.
Captain Charles Jiiden of the Pomeroy ferryboat was injured in a severe automobile accident near Buffalo New York. Cleveland sent a $700 bill for repairs and he has not recovered his machine nor heard from the driver who promised to cover all incident costs.
An injunction issued by the common pleas court bars stockholders from meeting to elect officers transfer stock or conduct other business that could harm minority interests. The order remains in effect while the dissolution suit is pending before the court.
Dr. C. H. Church and wife finish a visit with Mrs. Pride in Pomeroy and plan to return to Akron on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. George Sauvage host Mrs. C. J. Hanlan for a few days of leisure at Buckeye Lake.
W A Lockwood and wife release a mortgage to Will C Merritt for 500 dollars. W A Lockwood and wife release a mortgage to Fred Mulford for 1000 dollars. W D Brown and wife release to J B Downing for 350 dollars. FE R Foreman to The Racine Bank for 500 dollars. R R Stewart to C V Wetzel for 400 dollars. M E Forrest to Rutland K of P Lodge for 80 dollars. Lena Young and others to Farmers Bank for 300 dollars. Andrew S Smith and wife to A W Lee for 250 dollars. John Delittle and wife to Buckeye Savings and Loan Company for 1500 dollars.
The Evangelical Lutheran Church on North Ulberry Street will dedicate its new Trinity church from August 14 to 18 with daily services at 7 30 PM. Speakers include Rev. O Stolzenburg Columbus Rev C H Weber Zanesville Rev F L Lankenan Napoleon and Rev George Allenbach Columbus. On the final evening Rev George F Schutes will present 100 slides on the early Christian church and the Golgotha painting.
Eighty members met at Mrs. Jacob Foreman’s home on Tuesday evening to celebrate her birthday anniversary. The gathering featured social diversions and a late lunch, with Mrs. Foreman receiving a gold ring and pocketbook from the lodge as tokens of esteem.
Miss Fanny Bart hosted a Tuesday social in honor of her sister Miss Katherine. Fourteen couples attended and danced throughout the evening. A late dainty collation followed the festivities.
Mrs. Sarah Coyle, 77, died at her daughter Mrs. J Burris home on South Culver street Wednesday at 9 AM. Death attributed to advanced age. Harden Undertaking Co prepared the body for burial and shipment to Xenia on Friday. Funeral set for Saturday at Spring Valley near Xenia.
Regular council session with most members present except Tim Berlake. The traffic officer appointment was referred to Mayor Miller and A. J. Ulrich for soon hiring. James Allen seeks city park gun assistance. sewer mouth repairs delegated to sewer committee. Ohio Fuel Supply asks for gas rate increase. referred to ordinance committee to report next meeting.
Misses Eva Null and Nancy Work of the local chapter were chosen to represent the group at the upcoming Phi Epsilon Kappa conference in Worcester. They will depart late this week to attend the convention.
Carl Judy departed Tuesday for Delport to visit his sister and then proceed to Point Pleasant Huntington and Logan West Virginia to see relatives before returning to Logan Miss Pauline Judy accompanied him by joining in West Virginia on Wednesday.
Miss Elizabeth McManigal of Elmira New York visits her parents on North Mulberry Street and entertains the Junia Club Tuesday. A former resident of Logan she was a member of the club.
Sheriff Larimer went to Colum bus Wednesday to detain a man wanted by the common pleas court. The suspect will face a hearing soon after the sheriff returns with him. Ball game Saturday features local team against Sugar Creek at 3 p.m. with strong lineup and hopes for weekday crowd support.
Mr and Mrs Byron L Wolfe announce the birth of their son delivered Wednesday morning at home.
The newborn is the first grandchild for the families of W A Carpenter and B F Wolfe of Athens. He was named William Byron in honor of his two grandfathers.
Attorney and Mrs. C. W. Pettit and family along with Mrs. E. O. Pettit and daughters Mary and Kath motored to Columbus on Wednesday.
Howard Carmen formerly located here was down from Lima on Wednesday and visited the area.
The ladies of the Presbyterian church enjoyed a social session at the church. Park Myers of this city planned a trip to Groveport on Wednesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Arnold for two weeks.
In Chicago, Elizabeth Taugner, 2, picked flowers from a neighbor’s yard. Her grandmother Annie Taugner, 52, intervened when the mother spanked the child. A struggle followed with the daughter-in-law striking the grandmother. the older woman died later from internal injuries and a skull fracture. The daughter-in-law, seriously injured, is under police guard in county hospital. The deceased was once an actress.
Babe Ruth belts his 42nd homer of the season in the third inning at Polo Grounds as the Yankees face the White Sox with one man aboard.
A Swiss maid, unable to read music while awake, dreams herself at the piano playing the most difficult works of great composers she has never heard of. The tale highlights surprising hidden talent emerging in sleep.
The daring fashion shows a gown worn by actress Nina Whitmore tonight in Paris style. It reaches high on the neck to cover the collar bone and reveals little above the knee, matching street frocks. The black and white creation is made of white silk crepe.
Senator Ashurst forwards a minority report accusing Senator Truman H. Newberry of political immorality. The claim is presented to the Senate Elections Committee, highlighting alleged ethical breaches and party controversy.
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