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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1927
Page
2
Pomeroy reports rising floodwaters filling basements along Main Street. Businesses keep doors open to serve Christmas shoppers while awaiting a freshet that may recede by mid next week. Merchants prepare to meet disruptions with calm resolve.
Middleport December 16 The Rev Miles E Hoon of Glouster will preach both morning and evening at the Church of Christ next Sunday The choir will have special music The pastorate candidate Mr Horn is among 119 applicants and regarded favorably by some members who know his abilities and accomplishments.
From Pomeroy December report Mrs. Charles Bohnert formerly Mrs. Mayme Biggs sister of J E Powell of Columbus and cousin of J N Humphrey of Middleport is in a Cleveland hospital after a second serious operation in months Doctors deem it her best chance for life and friends here await news of the outcome.
In Cheshire and Middleport area news Electa Swisher observed a birthday dinner with relatives including Mrs J O Leonard and Mrs Pfacid. Other items note travel plans for Miss Francis of Cincinnati Conservatory and several local residents with health concerns and visits across Ohio and Massachusetts.
Mil ton Will, 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Will of Chester township, returned home from Holzer hospital Gallipolis after an appendicitis operation. He then endured bowel obstruction surgery and a bout with pneumonia.
A Wellston man drove a Hupmobile over a steep bank into Thomas Fork creek near the Vulcan mine. The car lies in the creek with high water and drift wood. Salvage would cost more than the car’s value. The intoxicated driver escaped with minor injuries and vanished.
Neighbors in the area discuss the disclosure of a person’s identity and the ensuing reactions, noting concerns about privacy and safety while offering varied opinions on the matter.
The Pomery and Middleport Telephone company and the Pom ery and Middleport Telephone corporation petitioned the state utilities commission for a reorganization. Columbus interests hold controlling stock. The new firm plans to pay 185000 for the property with 125000 in six percent bonds, 50000 in seven percent preferred stock, and 10000 in no par common stock.
In Pomeroy on December 16 mourners gathered for the funeral of George Sauvage at his parents home. The service drew veterans from three wars and featured [readable details], highlighting his lifelong ties to service and the local community.
The Dhat El Kaj Temple of the Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan in Athens held its annual banquet and officer election. Ford G Hunher was unanimously chosen royal vizier for 1928. A public banquet and officer installation will take place in Athens in January with Middleport members Scott Willock T H Mills W H Reynolds David Jenkins Charles Wise and Gardner Reynolds in attendance.
Dec. 16 report notes Rev. David J. Good, once a Columbus pastor, vanished December 2 from Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church in Dayton and resigned by mail. Earlier in 1899, while Otterbein student, he disappeared days before Christmas. overcoat found by a creek led to drowning speculation, later he reappeared in Cleveland. He had shifted from United Brethren training to Church of Christ in Columbus 17 years ago, then vanished again and worked as a clerk, then moved to Kansas City.
Fire at the Hospice Charles complex in Quebec City left 37 bodies recovered, most children, with 17 still missing and officials fearing the toll could rise beyond 54 as the search continued.
The Plains schools provide milk for more than 70 children daily, funded by the local Parent Teacher association. The association added 57 new members after a drive led by captains Mrs Hat tie Coon and Mrs Elmer Lavey. Blues and gold division members will hold a January 17 banquet at the high school. Ray Michaels led the meeting, and Mrs Belle Lehew returned to Columbus after visiting at the Burchfield home.
Ath ens high school students plan to deliver over a truckload of food to aid needy miners, with principal F E Harshman announcing the effort. The HIV club discussed faith as a force for unity and lawfulness, while a singing contest between girls and boys ended in a tie.
Physics classes under John F Newcomb have completed the musical instruments they have been making as part of the sound study project. The work involved assembling devices to explore sound properties and resonance.
A Christmas program will be presented by the Girl Reserves at the assembly next Friday. Miss Mary Connett directs the program and announced that definite plans will be announced later.
Columbus police search for a man in a yellow roadster suspected of abducting Martha Price aged 1 year yesterday afternoon. The child was later found semi conscious, bound and gagged. H Bell muth was found near Columbus last night and is connected to the robbery.
French women prefer the non oily Creme Rouge Carnee which leaves no trace of oil or pigment. It comes in a single shade, Tangerine, that blends with flesh tones and lasts all day. Available from McKee Drug and Gibson's Pharmacy.
A benefit dance at the Chauncey K of P hall on Saturday raises funds to provide dinner for Chauncey area children next week. The Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters plan to cook and serve the soup dinner, with 550 pupils in Chauncey schools eligible. Committee members are Harry Schoonover Charles Sweeney and C A Schoonover. Also noted are visits by Annis Joy to Detroit and Pat Moore with daughter Evelyn visiting family in The Plains. Chauncey Dover high boys and girls host Corning teams in basketball at the Chauncey high gym at 7 pm with earlier junior games.
In Athens County probate records the inheritance tax on Emma F Grimm estate is set. Gross value 7036.88 with 3000 in real estate and 4036.58 in personal property. Net value 6116.19. Siblings Charles Grimm James Grimm Eliza Warner and Myrtle Maloney each receive 1529.02 and owe 51.45 tax.
Mrs. 8 P Tinklepaugh returned to her Middleport home after a visit in Chauncey with her sister Mrs S Bradfield and other relatives on Wednesday and Thursday.
December 18 services at Trimble Church of Christ center on a Christmas program. The evening hour includes piano solos by Thelma Grandy and Josephine Reese, child costumes, duets and solos by Mrs S M Kasler Nellie Reher Mary Cole Grace Watkins Hazel Raber Mary Easler with readings, a story by Grace Watkins, and a final hymn and benediction.
The 1927 Athens County Teachers Institute concludes Saturday in Ewing auditorium. Dr. J. L. Clifton will deliver the principal addresses. Morning events include a song service led by Mrs. Lenore Van Dyke Saylor and talks by H. R. McVay and Carl Porter on relief for destitute children. The Troy township girls glee club directed by Archie Morrison performs four songs. An afternoon concert by the county orchestra under O. C. Apt precedes Clifton's second address. Alex Root is president and Mrs. Fauna Linscott Ricketts is secretary.
Governor Donahey smiled today as he announced the birth yesterday of his fourth grandchild to Mr and Mrs Park G Ogden in Columbus. Mrs Ogden was Miss Elizabeth Donahey before marriage to Ogden, head of the trust division of the state banking department.
The Ohio University kindergarten will be in session all of next week and will open again on January 3.
Samuel Strawser aged 40 of Grover Hill dies from burns after kerosene exploded while he lit a fire. The incident occurred in Van Wert on December 16.
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