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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1921

Page

10

Scouts Aid Pomeroy Bend Needy With Food and Clothing

Under Miss Nellie Bing and Miss McVoy guidance Boy Scouts distributed aid from a Rig and Reel Co. truck to destitute families in Lark Hollow Forest Run areas. Despite rain and mud volunteers report stark want and urge cross agency cooperation to identify true need over this winter.

Red Cross Nellie Bing Coun McVoy Rig and Reel Co Lark Hollow Forest Run Miss Bing Pomeroy Bend Wholegale

Pom Er oy Bend Principal Advocates Nourishing All Under Care

The statement asserts that Pom Er oy Bend did not permit anyone within her sphere of responsibility to starve. It frames her actions as protective and humanitarian, emphasizing advocacy for essential sustenance and support for those in her charge.

Pomeroy Bend

Postmasters Appointed in Rutland and Long Bottom

A telegram from Congressman Foster reports Senate confirmation of Mrs. Guy Mutchler as postmistress at Rutland and Mr. Hayman at Long Bottom. The appointments carry political significance by indicating factional influence and failures to bypass the controlling committee through Washington contacts.

Foster Senate Guy Mutchler Rutland Hayman Long Bottom Washington

Railroad layoffs hit thousands as shops close

On Saturday the Baltimore and Ohio railroad laid off ten thousand workers. The C. O. shops in Huntington closed indefinitely, while Hobson shops shut for ten days with substantial wage cuts.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad C. O Huntington Hobson

Pt Pleasant crucifies Hartford in 63 to 15 basketball

Pt Pleasant high crushed Hartford Athletic Five 63 to 15 Friday evening. Pomeroy high lost to Rutland high 17 to 14 after overtime. Rutland girls fell to Pomeroy 5 to 3 in the preliminary. Middleport high edged Winston 21 to 19 at Middleport in a close contest.

Pt. Pleasant High Hartford Athletic Pt. Pleasant Pomeroy High Rutland High Armory Rutland Rutland Girls Pomeroy Middleport High Winton Middleport

Ralph Beaver Arrested for Mail Embezzlement Charge

Ralph Beaver a night distributing clerk at the Parkersburg post office was arrested on embezzlement charges linked to a missing mail shipment. Beaver denies the allegations and faces investigation.

Ralph Beaver Ralph Beaver Parkersburg

Navigation Co Announces David Tipton to Enter Passenger Trade

The Mississippi and Ohio Navigation Company informs river wharf and freight handlers that the steamer David Tipton will begin passenger service on the two rivers. The company also plans to operate additional steamers carrying freight and passengers once the fleet is prepared.

Mississippi and Ohio Navigation Company David Tipton

Tax Day Delayed in Pomeroy and Middleport

Pomeroy town and Middleport show mud covered crowds as residents come to pay taxes. Tax books for Pomeroy and Middleport are not ready and the treasurer cannot accept payments until January 2, while all other books are ready.

Pomeroy Middleport

POMEROY NOTES ON LOCAL RESIDENTS

George Rasp the veteran night watchman left for Fort Wayne Indiana to spend three weeks with his son Conrad Dr and Mrs H C Foster have returned from a summer on their Montana ranch

Pomeroy Middleport Pomeroy George Rasp Pomeroy Night Fort Wayne Ind Conrad H. C. Foster Montana

Miss Florence Flood Dies in New York Hospital

Mrs. Florence Flood 38 formerly of Hartford died December 13 in a New York City hospital. The body was brought to Ravenswood for a funeral last Friday, then moved to Beech Grove for burial. Relative H. H. Dulany from Gloucester attended the burial.

New York Florence Flood Gabbart Hartford City New York City Ravenswood Beech Grove H. H. Dulany Glouster

Reppold Returns Home After Eye Treatment

George Reppold, in Cincinnati ten days for eye treatment, returned home Saturday evening much improved.

Reppold George Reppold Cincinnati

Death of Mr. Ramsey in Kanauqua area

Medigon Ramsey aged 72 died early Thursday at his home near Kanauqua. Funeral services were held Saturday with many relatives from Middleport in attendance.

Ramsey Medigon Ramsey Kanauqua Middleport

Art Tracy Commended for Arson Case Work

Deputy Fire Marshal A. Tracy of Pomeroy received a high commendation from Columbus headquarters after assisting in an arson investigation at Jackson. The case led to confessions from the youths responsible and closure of the case.

Art Tracy A. ©. Tracy Pomeroy Columbus Jackson

Death of Mrs Hyssell is announced in Middleport

Mrs Miles Hyssell former Middleport resident died Friday night in Columbus at age 72. Her remains were brought to Middleport and funeral services were held at Bradford Church yesterday. She is survived by two children Mrs Martin and Ora Hysell both of Columbus.

Hysell Miles Hyssell Middleport Columbus Bradford Church Martin Ora Hysell

Ninth All-Russian Soviet Congress to Convene in Moscow

The Ninth All-Russian Soviet Congress will assemble in Moscow on December 20. General elections terminate across Russia and the agenda will be taken up immediately by the congress following an executive decree fixing the schedule.

Moscow Russia

British Prime Minister Can Appoint Ministers

The office of British prime minister has no salary. The office holder may appoint ministers such as Chancellor of the Exchequer, a position paying $25,000.

Hog raising champion claim sparks county record

Logan S L Nihiser of Enterprise reports three hogs butchered in a week with weights 474 pounds rough 442 dressed and two others 395 and 339 pounds. He invites others to beat the record. Teachers meeting at Murray City drew 32 instructors as county officials discussed The Schools As a Community Center and related arithmetic and socialized recitation topics.

S L. Nihiser Enterprise Hocking County Murray City W. M. Henderson Bernard Bradbury

Weak blood and growth impact children in early years

An advertisement explains that rapid growth can weaken children, causing fatigue and loss of interest in play. It promotes Gude's Pepto Mangan as iron-rich tonic to enrich blood and restore appetite, noting liquid and tablet forms and that the product name appears on each package.

Gude

Juvenile Court Transfers Case Load to Welfare Dept

Juvenile court officials finish updating records on all county home children after trustees sign an agreement with the welfare department to take over placement duties. The welfare division will also supervise placed children, reducing county court workload.

Department of Welfare Division of Charities

Community Christmas Tree Planned by Hocking ValleyGreendale Plant

Officials of the Hocking Valley Products Company plant at Greendale arrange a community Christmas tree for December 22. The event will serve employees and their families with a program featuring participating employees and local school children.

Hocking Valley Products Company Greendale

Merry Makers Hold Christmas Grab Bag Event

The Merry Makers Club gathered Friday at Miss Ruth Pleukharp’s East Hunter Street home for their annual Christmas grab bag. Each member received a suitable present. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Ed Franzen’s New Year’s Eve for a watch party.

Merry Makers Merry Makers ‘Club Ruth Pleukharp East Hunter Street Ed Franzen

Local Methodist Church Seeks Recreational Director

Harry Olgen of Columbus visited Logan to discuss hiring a recreational director for the church youth. He has YMCA experience in Indiana and was recommended by Rev. E S Matheny. About $2000 has been subscribed to fund the project and a welfare director will be hired soon.

Harry Olgen Columbus Uo Logan Indiana E.S. Matheny

County Superintendent Brashares Receives Letter

County Superintendent W C Brashares received a letter urging attention to a local school matter. The communication outlines concerns from residents and asks for a formal response by the next board meeting.

W. C. Brashares

Education official Reigel to settle county school aid claims

Vernon M. Reigel, Ohio education director, ordered to Columbus on Wednesday, December 21 to settle state aid claims for county schools. He was to bring required data to ensure prompt settlement.

Vernon M. Reigel Ohio Columbus

Local Teachers Barton and Mooney Named High County Educators

William H. Barton, 33, principal of Adelphi schools, and Alice M. Mooney, 25, well known county teacher, principal of Union fur nace schools, are highlighted as leading educators in the region.

William H. Barton Adelphi Alice M. Mooney Logan Barton Miss Mooney Union Furnace

Woman Fractures Arm in Fall at Home

Mrs. William Dye of Greendale suffered a fractured arm in a fall at her home last week. She was painting a ceiling when the scaffold gave way, throwing her to the floor and causing the arm to break in three places.

William Dye Greendale

Divorce Case Continued In McMarrow Action

Timy Mc Marrow seeks divorce from Win McMarrow with alimony in dispute. Judge Pettit partially heard the case Saturday and set December 20 for further testimony on grounds of neglect and extreme cruelty.

Timy McMarrow McMarrow Pettit

Logan Local Welcomes Miss Florence Hansel Home

Miss Florence Hansel of Otterbein College returns home Friday evening to spend holiday vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hansel in Logan.

Logan Florence Hansel Otterbein College Homer Hansel

Miss Firme Anthony Visits Columbus With Miss Mildred Finch

Miss Firme Anthony spends the weekend in Columbus as a guest of Miss Mildred Finch. Miss Sofia Larimer of Lancaster visits the area to see her brother during the weekend.

Firme Anthony Columbus Mildred Finch Sofia Larimer Lancaster

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