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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1928
Page
2
Ohio health department reports twelve tularemia cases. Montgomery County has eight cases, Scpbie County three, and Bull County one. Six cases involve rabbits shot in Montgomery County and two from rabbits killed across the Indiana line.
The funeral of Rev Langdon E Johnson who died last week at Levi West Virginia was held at Lincoln Hill Methodist church in Pomeroy with three ministers and an imported choir. He was a prominent Black resident tied to Freemasons Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias and left a large family.
Ross Powell has been confirmed by the Senate for the Middleport postmaster position after a recess appointment by President Coolidge. The report notes local residents and visitors including Mrs. Bullock, the Horden family, Mrs. Ervin, and Mrs. Branch with weekend travels and assessments of community activity at Heath M. W. Church Society.
Ed Reese attends friend’s funeral in Jacksonville Sunday. Miss Nancy Gilkey of Jerseyville nurses her sister Mrs. Fred White, wife of a Athens-Pomeroy bus driver, ill with flu. Allen ten month old son of Mr and Mrs Roy Smalley dies at Five Points from pneumonia. Beard Weeks of Kerrs Run and nephew William J Weeks, formerly of Pomeroy now in Cleveland, leave for two months in Florida. Dr and Mrs Lamb of Columbus visit Pomeroy. Miss Sue Lehew leaves for Chicago to attend Mrs F G Hopp’s funeral. Herman Fisher, barber, hospitalized in Gallipolis for jaw growth removal.
Robert Hess a prominent Syracuse resident is gravely ill after a severe cerebral hemorrhage suffered Sunday. He is son of the late Captain John Hess and brother of L. J. Hess, a local merchant, who spent years with a Pittsburgh newspaper before returning home following a fall that left him unable to move about.
Edward Pfeiffer and Harry Flannigan, both of Miamisburg, were killed when an interurban traction car struck their auto in West Carrollton last night. Police say the drivers failed to note the approach of the car as headlights were dimmed.
County Superintendent Wagner says two Lebanon Township schools are closed after smallpox cases in Portland and Flatwoods areas. Health Officer Dr. Jane Nye Gilliford aims to stamp out the outbreak before holidays, with schools set to reopen after vacation from December 21 to January 2.
Edward Jolly of Middleport died in Columbus after a long illness. He was the son of George Jolly and leaves a son eight years old. The mother died soon after birth. Relatives include Mrs. Elmer Miller of Pomeroy and Mrs. Mary Wogan. Funeral in Columbus on Wednesday with Mrs. Wogan and Mr and Mrs Roush attending.
The body of Charles E. Brinker 43 of New Brighton Pennsylvania arrived in Pomeroy via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. He is to be buried from the Letart Falls church at 2 PM with two brothers Chester and Harry Brinker serving as escorts. His mother remains in New Brighton unable to attend due to ill health.
Former National League spitball pitcher Bill Doak and his wife were injured when their car collided with another vehicle in Bradenton. Doak suffered a dislocated shoulder and other injuries while Mrs. Doak received severe cuts to the head and body as their sedan overturned yesterday.
In Middleport on December 11 the Christmas program for children of the Presbyterian Bible School begins. It features carols and recitations led by Dr Kathryn Poindexter and Miss Vivian Middleton and Miss Louise Talbot, with a Christmas Eve performance. A large group of children attended the first Sunday practice.
Mrs J H Grate of Middleport hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of her daughter Ruth on her fifteenth birthday. Guests included Elizabeth Brown Bettie Mich Ruth Nutting Corina Morgan Kathryn Juhling Jean McKay Henrietta Ewing and Jean McMaster. Assisting were Mary W Farmer and Frances Crate. Ruth received birthday gifts from friends.
Citizens National Bank of Middleport mails Christmas Club saving checks to customers who saved throughout the year. Checks are delivered to homes in Middleport and nearby communities around the tenth of December, under bank president C F Rathburn.
Mrs Elste a nationally known writer of German dialect stories visits Wisconsin gathering material for a new series. She travels with cousins Miss Jennie and Ida Davies and stays in Oak Grove and Sutton Township visiting Nease Settlement German Settlement. She will address the Shakespeare Club at the Jacob Elberfeld home on literary topics this afternoon.
Mayor Harley announces the town has bought the big community Christmas tree and additional trees for decoration. The tree will be lit with red white and blue lights for Santa’s December 24 visit and a Christmas treat for local children. American Legion members will deliver baskets to needy families after the event, with names accepted by December 20.
Sheridan Michigan 15 year old Jimmy Deacons is to be sentenced for the murder of Miss Flossie Carter after pleading guilty to murder in the first degree. His father seeks an insanity plea but fears harsher outcomes for his son.
Steubenville December 11 John H Hatfield 443 East Springfield was killed when his touring car skidded on a curve three miles east of New Richmond rolled over an embankment and struck a tree Raymond Hatfield a nephew a passenger in the car was unhurt.
A lighthearted column notes men adopting silk underwear and shirts in bold colors. It describes a college gym scene where a fit young man flaunts a striped blue and white silk shirt and trunks, with stores filling windows with similar items as wives and sisters urge men to wear them.
The first annual bazaar by the Buchtel Parent-Teacher Association opens at 7 p m in the local opera house. Highlights include old and new style dancing by a local jazz orchestra, a fish pond, fortune telling booth, jingle board, and vendors selling candy, ice cream, and more. A 35 piece county wide student orchestra conducts by O C Apt opens the program, with a fifth grade one act play Nick Bluster's Trick to follow. admission will be charged.
Marvin Van Voorhis 22 of Canton Ohio was killed when his airplane fell and burned near Hickville L L. He had just left the Curtiss Flying School field where he studied as a student pilot officials said.
The giant Pole Stanislaus Zbyszko remains an active wrestler at age 60. He has held the heavyweight wrestling championship three times.
Lily Irene Jackson of Parkersburg died Sunday morning after a lengthy illness. Born September 17, 1848, she was daughter of Judge John Jay Jackson and Carrie Grime Jackson. A prominent citizen, she served on the World’s Fair board of lady managers and was honorary vice president of the Pan-Hellenic exposition.
Governor-Elect Myers Y Cooper of Ohio says he will name the strongest possible man for director of public welfare. He aims for a businessminded humanitarian who can bring credit to the state and may appoint Health Commissioner Rockwood of Cleveland as state health officer if he accepts.
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