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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1927
Page
2
The Episcopal church at Pomeroy across the river from Clifton reopens after a full rebuild and redecorating. Services run August 4 to 28 with Rev. Reyne and other divines joining in the rededication, aided by Pomeroy Bend church participation and memorial windows throughout the renovated interior.
POMEROY Aug 12 Rev Geo L Ashton pastor of Rut is conducting a two week series of meetings at Dexter while on vacation from Columbus duties. POMEROY Aug 12 Martha Foulk Thompson granted divorce from John Thompson in Middleport common pleas court. POMEROY Aug 12 Murray Hopkins 22 injured falling 20 feet from barn roof while installing lightning rods near Sumner.
Big day at Forest Run church starts with Sunday school 10 a m. sermon 11 15 a m. basket dinner 12 30 p m. Afternoon session 2 p m speaker Rev William L Moenkhaus Pomeroy Peace Evangelical church Wehrung quartet sings. Evening service 7 30 p m mite box ingathering by the Kings Heralds and catechism class graduation and reception into full membership.
Aug 12 in Middleport the Chautauqua week ended with a Central school program by home talent. Attendance was below prior years but receipts may cover expenses, perhaps leaving a small surplus. Mrs Emogene Bell of Pomeroy, daughter of J D Adams, fell and injured her left foot at work in Columbus. she is under doctors care and employed by Ohio Bell Telephone in the city.
Pomeroy August 12 Prof E D Anders native Meigs County and former Pomeroy teacher now of Boyd Kentucky high school and Kentucky educator will graduate today. Saunders staying with life at Heimick Grove near Athens since May 20 and has attended the Liberal Arts college for seven years.
Probate court figures reveal the gross values and taxes for three Pomeroy estates. J B Smith estate valued at 18 152 89 with 72 99 tax goes to widow Alice M Smith. Edward Hennessy estate at 12 300 yields 39 99 tax. Charles Wildermuth estate at 23 19 46 with 78 78 tax.
An appeal bond of $200 was filed in court yesterday in the case of Minnie Utnahmer against the Hunt. The action centers on dispute over a prior decision and moves toward appellate review.
The National Bank of Columbus involved as the construction of the will of the late B. R. Remington is appealed. The case advances to the court of appeals for review.
Followers of the New York Central Hobson team report a 3-1 loss to I H B at Gibson, Ind. Bellefontaine fell 7-6 to Cleveland at Bellefontaine. Saturday's schedule features Detroit at Bellefontaine and Hobson versus Cleveland in Ashtabula with the Pittsburgh club set to meet Hobson in Middleport.
Forest Young of Nelsonville entered a not guilty plea to operating an automobile while intoxicated. He waived preliminary hearing, held to grand jury under $540 bond, and fined 25 plus costs with the fine remitted if he repairs damaged property. An affiant, Jake Smith, is his father-in-law.
Hundreds gathered on Nelsonville public square to witness the contest closing. The Nelsonville Retail Merchants association awarded cash prizes totaling 700 dollars. A Logan band provided music for the event.
Clyde Laughlin of Mr Vernon appeared in Nelsonville mayor’s court and pleaded guilty to non support of a minor child. He was brought to the city from Mr Vernon after police arrest. Laughlin had contributed to the child’s support for years but allowed payments under a former agreement to lapse. He agreed to meet back payments and resume the prior arrangement.
Earl Campbell and Joe Stocklin of Nelsonville have been appointed corn borer inspectors and will operate in the northern portion of the state under the state department of agriculture. They left yesterday to begin their new duties.
Nelsonville report Mervin Henshaw pleaded guilty to destroying a door in a incident recorded by local authorities. He was fined as part of sentencing and the case proceeded in the county court.
Mrs W E Edgell and two daughters return to Mt. Vernon after two weeks visiting Mr and Mrs Thomas Mulligan. R R Stalter visits Columbus on business. Violet and Elsie Bayliss head back to Columbus after a week visiting relatives. Audrey Ailes is guest of Mrs Oto Emelin in Cleveland. Fanny Mulligan and Mary Beck spend time in Columbus before returning home. Sam Dishong and daughter visit Columbus.
Nelsonville reports the annual W B A and Junior W B A picnic with members traveling from the city to Kimberly Grove. A noon dinner for fifty two covered tables followed a 10 o clock departure, with guests including Mrs. Naomi Steenrod and relatives from Petersburg Indiana visiting local families.
Mr and Mrs G M Pidcock announce the engagement of their daughter Gwen olyn Elizabeth to Edward F Pedigo of this city. The wedding took place August 6 at 10:30 AM in High Street Methodist Church with Rev W E W Seller officiating using the ring ceremony. The bride was attended by Mrs P W Heller of Barberton. The bride is a Nelsonville High School 1921 graduate and a former Ohio University attendee. she was a stenographer in the superintendent of schools office this past year. They reside at 149 Fernwood Avenue Barberton where the groom is employed with Columbia Chemical Company.
Tuesday evening August 16 a wiener roast is planned. Members attending should notify Miss Mabel Dalton.
Freshments will be served this evening at the Presbyterian Manse during a pageant by the young people of the Presbyterian church. The outdoor presentation is for the benefit of the daily vacation Bible schools under Miss Irene Mc Dowell.
Aug 12 funeral for Mrs. Sarah Brown drew visitors from Columbus Rochester Pa Ashland Ky Green dale Middleport Athens and others including Bert Wallace G L Cranton Lawrence Horn and Fred Horn among many relatives and friends from several towns.
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