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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1919

Page

8

Ohio Valley League appoints protest committee

At a recent meeting the Board of Directors authorized a three member committee to hear evidence and decide protested games. Clyde Ingalls of Gallipolis W S Vogelsong of Mason and William Gintear of Syracuse were named by the President from towns not represented in the league.

Ohio Valley Base Ball League Clyde Ingalls Gallipolis Vogelsong Mason William Gintear Syracuse

Meigs County Teachers Institute Highlights Lectures

The Meigs County Teachers Institute proceeding with evident enjoyment and profit. J J Richeson spoke on The Teacher's Part in Reconstruction followed by Henry G Williams on How to Find the Aim of Education. F B Pearson discussed World Building. The county Eighth Grade Commencement at the M E church featured a parade and program with many graduates experiencing Pomeroy sights for the first time.

Meigs County Teachers’ Institute J. J. Richeson Henry G. Williams F. B. Pearson M. E. Church Pomeroy

Monument Erected at Naylors Run Cemetery

A large monument has been erected in Naylors Run cemetery in memory of former St. John's church members who have since disbanded. It stands as a fine tribute to the purpose for which it was planned.

Naylors Run St. John's Church

Miss Paulina Bridgeman Weds Harry Naylor Wolf in Syracuse

Miss Paulina Bridgeman daughter of Mrs L H Bridgeman of Syracuse married Harry Naylor Wolf of Cincinnati yesterday. The ceremony took place at the Bridgeman home with Rev Sayre of the M church officiating. The couple will reside in Cincinnati where Mr Wolf works as a life insurance cashier.

Paulina Bridgeman L. H. Bridgeman Syracuse Harry Naylor Wolf Cincinnati Bridgeman Mr. Sayre M. §. Church Mr. Wolf

Minersville teachers hired for coming term

Williams Special School District announces new staff including Helen Hobstetter Freda Grueser Lucile Karr and Fay Green serving in Dutch Town Coloway Forest Run for the upcoming term.

Minersville Williams Special School Dutchtown Helen Hobstetter Freda Grueser Coloway Lucile Karr Forest Run Fay Green

Gallia County OKs gravel surface plan on river road

Gallia County Commissioners approved a final estimate resolution authorizing gravel surfacing on the river road from Gallipolis to the Meigs line. State and county funds are ready, and Engineer Haskins expects to begin work this week.

Gallia County Gallipolis Meigs Haskins

Postmasters Confirmed for Four Year Terms

The U.S. Senate confirmed the appointments of Postmasters H. J. Jackmore of Pomeroy and L. N. Gerber of Middleport for four year terms.

U.S. Senate H. J. Jackmore Pomeroy L. N. Gerber Middleport

Primaries Narrow Races Across Two Towns

Voters in Pomeroy and Middleport backed the militevy election with clear margins. In Middleport Republican mayoral renomination went to J. K. Williams over J. C. Fisher and Clerk Fred Sisson over Clifford Ervin. In Pomeroy, Republicans named C. N. Wagner for mayor and slate several council and official posts. Democrats listed Daniel Diehy for mayor and multiple council roles.

Pomeroy Middleport J. K. Williams J. C. Fisher Fred Sisson Clifford Ervin C. N. Wagner W. J. Jones J. M. Lyman Adam Scholl George Ebersbach Chas. Ebersbach L. H. R. Foult Curtis Gilmore Chas. Keeline Charles McNamee Democrats Daniel Diehy John Leitmeiler Geo. Schaaf John Durst John Schaaf J. A. Miller A. J. Gloeckner

Pomeroy Baptist Association Convention Dates At Rutland

The Pomeroy Baptist Association plans its annual convention at the First Baptist Church in Rutland on August 27 28 and 29. It includes all county churches and those in Cheshire and Albany. The seven session program promises unusual interest and merit.

Pomeroy Baptist Association First Baptist Church Rutland Cheshire Albany

Building Home for the States Autos in Pomeroy

A. W. Lee has started a sizable garage on Mechanic Street in Pomeroy to store the State's auto trucks used in county road work.

A.W. Lee Mechanic Street Pomeroy

Miss Goldie Lynch Weds Dewey Guthrie in Athens

Miss Goldie Lynch daughter of Mrs Laura Lynch formerly of Middleport now of Athens married Dewey Guthrie of Kerr Gallia County this week in a ceremony reflecting local family ties.

Guthrie-Lynch Goldie Lynch Laura Lynch Middleport Athens Dewey Guthrie Kerr Gallia County

Threshing Wheat Reported Ahead of Last Year

Hebbardsville notes threshing of wheat and oats as the day’s order with yields said to exceed last year’s average. Miss Hatjean Masters visits sister Mrs. W. S. Vorhes at the State Hospital. Miss Dorothy Parker recovers from typhoid fever. Albany charge holds final quarterly meeting at Town House August 17 with business conference August 18 and invites all attendees.

Hatjean Masters The State Hospital W. S. Vorhes Dorothy Parker Albany Town House

Simple Home Remedy Advised For Rose And Hay Fever

A Kentucky druggist promotes Mentholized Arcine as a home remedy for rose and hay fever. He claims severe cases can become mild within 24 hours and early treatment can prevent intensity. Prepare a pint by mixing one ounce Mentholized Arcine with boiled water and use as daily gargle and twice daily nostril spray or snuff.

Kentucky

Fascinating Teeth and a Promising Tooth Paste

An ad touts SENRECO TOOTH PASTE as a quick way to whiter teeth and healthier gums. The copy claims rapid results in a week, low cost at 35 cents, and benefits like removing film, checking Pyorrhea, and banishing mouth acidity.

Whiskey crash in Bowling Green injures trio and ruins alcohol

In Bowling Green Ohio Aug 14 a collision between an automobile and a motor truck wrecked more than 300 quarts of whiskey and left two men William Sample and Edward Wittenmeyer with injuries and three broken ribs. They were charged with driving while intoxicated and bonded at 300 each with August 18 set for trial. Their car overturned in a ditch as about two hundred quart bottles and three hundred pint bottles lay scattered.

Bowling Green Ohio Here William Sample Edward Wittenmeyer Justice Nearing Columbus

Grange Picnic Held at New Marshfield in Waterloo

Summit Grange of New Marshfield held a picnic in the school grove Saturday Aug 9 with Grangers and farmers from surrounding areas. County Agent De Lashmutt spoke on farm bureau and farming education while County Superintendent Root urged education for rural youth and notes on eliminating one room schools. Insurance talk by James A Palmer followed by Grange leader George E Scott and Professor Mardis discussing Grange work and education. Songs and recitations complemented the day, with a plentiful noon dinner.

New Marshfield Summit Grange de Lashmutt Root James A. Palmer Athens County Grangers Mutual Insurance Company George E. Scott Ohio State Grange Grange Mardis Ohio University Pomona Grange

Giants Reds Duel Ends In 4 3 Thriller As Groh Stars

Yesterday's baseball action featured Heinie Groh hitting a first game homer for the Giants in a 4 3 win over the Reds with a late winning run. Mammaux delivered a 13th inning winner as the Cubs fell 3 2. Rudolph's 14 inning homer gave the Pirates a 3 2 victory over the Braves. Rain halted Cardinals and Phillies play while AL players followed NL scores.

Heinie Groh Reds al Mammaux Cubs Chicago Rudolph Southworth Pirates Braves Cardinals Phillies

Army music recruits sought for 40th Infantry at Camp Sherman

Harner and B L Pilcher perform a duet while Mrs Kempf and Mr Ross Daugherty play violin and organ. Talks by Grange and on lime use conclude a reading of the music program. Bandsmen are wanted for the army. many will serve in the 40th Infantry at Camp Sherman. Recruiting Officer Faschnat notes most band members are non commissioned officers based on merit and work. Foreign born musicians may improve English and continue musical study through service.

40Th Infantry Camp Sherman Faschnat

Louisville Beats St Paul 7 to 3 in A A Standings

In the American Association game Louisville defeated St Paul 7 to 3. The matchup showcased offensive plays from both teams with Louisville edging ahead in the late innings.

Louisville St. Paul

New England Social Notes and Congregational News

Mr and Mrs Breckenridge and daughters Ruth and Lois with Miss Pearl Gould of Watertown visited A J Gould and family Monday. Presbyterian church ice cream social strong socially and financially with Sunday School attendance 89 and collection 3.27. Miss Josephine Secoy of Carthage stayed with Miss Mary Davis. G R Smith and daughter Kathryn with Miss May Smith of Athens visited Sunday. Fallie May Hughes stayed with Miss Secoy in Carthage Thursday to Saturday. Arthur Frash John Bennett and Emery Poston of Millfield were guests Sunday.

Breckenridge Ruth Lois Pearl Gould Watertown Earl Gould Farmington W. Va A. J. Gould Presbyterian Church Josephine Secoy Carthage Mary Davis G. R. Smith Kathryn May Smith Athens C. C. Bean Arthur Ray Graham Ray Love Guysville Emerson Copeland Fallie May Hughes Josephine Sec

Troy Grange to Meet Saturday

COOLVILLE O Aug 13 Troy Grange will hold their next meeting Aug 16 at 1 P M After degree work there will be a short program The subject will be discussed by five members What I Consider the Most Important Single Thing for the Betterment of Country Life by Mrs Mable Richardson Mrs Bert Stout Elias Gaskins Tom

Coolville Troy Grange Mable Richardson Bert Stout Elias Gaskins Tom

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