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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1926
Page
9
The Drew Webster Post of the American Legion 4H will meet midweek to finalize events for Christmas Eve on Court Street. A concert by the Pomeroy band and carol singing by the high school glee club directed by Helen McClaffin are planned, with Santa Claus handing out candy to children.
Meigs County residents seek new toys this year for a Christmas box donation to the Meigs county children home. Last year a diphtheria outbreak followed toy distribution amid prior years' toy drives and delivery at Whaley Dental rooms. The drive aims to prevent germs from spreading and to ensure safe holiday gifts for the home.
Isaac Maler was injured at the Red Bird mine in Middleport when a slate fell on him on Monday morning. He suffered a broken leg but the injuries are not considered serious.
William Griffith Jr. of Columbus visited relatives here Sunday. A string of visitors includes John and Mrs. Chase heading to Leroy Ohio, Hannah Owens and Mrs. Shook from Youngstown, Flocenge Peoples from Columbus arriving Wednesday, and Mrs. Imimette and Mr. Peoples. Bill Jenkins returned to Youngstown after attending funeral services for Ewing Carter. Dena Lloyd and daughter Anne Jane, and Mrs. Walter Enyon and daughter Pauline visited Huntington yesterday. Lisa Wrood of Carpenter visited T W Bongel in Middleport while Mrs. Edward Terrell of Athens was here yesterday. Ted and Mrs. Roberts of Ol City Pennsylvania visited Judge Cora Roberts at Byra cure. Kopp family from Chicago visited relatives. Soe Leher and mother were called to Charleston due to the death of the former’s uncle, Joseph Robson. William Harden and wife visited relatives at Bradbury. Tommy Lowry returned to Marietta after a visit here. J T. C. Wilton returned to Columbus after visiting A E Thomas.
The American Legion Auxiliary of Middleport held a gathering at Mrs. W. J. Galbronner’s home on North Second Street Monday evening. At the next meeting officers for the new year will be installed.
Mrs H L Ward of Middleport entertained at a dinner at her home on Third street Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs H L Joush and Mr and Mrs C F Rathburn.
Mrs Elmer Miller hosted a dinner Sunday at her Middleport residence on Grant Street in honor of Mr and Mrs Ralph Howell. The gathering celebrated the couple with local guests and warm socializing in a family setting.
Dec 21. Mrs Deweese Forent Kun was taken to Holzer hospital Monday for treatment.
Mid dleport December 21 According to Postmaster Beeson the local post office will be moved into the rooms now occupied by the Lessever meat market Mill street the first part of June 1927 This building is owned by Herbert Chambers The post office is now occupying a building owned by John Lyons.
Hanna Dye aged 82 died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs Edward Boothe in Karrs Run from old age and illness. She leaves three daughters Mrs Ella Deck Glenroy Mrs Sallie Price Wellston and Mrs Edward Boothe Karls Tun and one son Henry Dye Wellston. Another son is listed as unknown. Funeral services and burial will be in Wellston with arrangements not yet definite.
In MIDDLEPORT on December 21, the Loyal Bereans of the Christian church presented Christmas gifts to Rev. Charles A. Fowler. The pastor received a gold watch among other presents for Mrs. Fowler and their son Charles Robert. A group photo was taken for framing in the Sunday school room as a gift to the class.
POMEROY December 21 Chris and Madge Powell were arrested by Sheriff Willock on stealing a tire from Sam Lee of Portland. Chris Powell, 17, faced a hearing before Judge Cora B Roberts and denied involvement, then was jailed. his older brother likely to be released.
Judge A. P. Miller came back to Pomeroy from Youngstown where he had been presiding. Upon his return, numerous postponed cases in the Common Pleas court will be heard over the next two weeks.
Middleport report states Frank Fugate Sr was taken to Mt. Carmel hospital in Columbus after an incident Monday.
Mrs. George Wolfe formerly Josephine Reddish of Pomeroy died at a Cincinnati hospital Monday morning following a recent serious operation. The death notice comes from Pomeroy with word of the Cincinnati hospital status.
Edward F. King age 23 of Kingsbury and Leona Hart age 21 of Pratts Fork were married Saturday in Pomeroy by Justice M L French. The couple are the children of William D King and 8 Hart respectively.
Middleport reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Frazier on December 19 named Virgis in May with the announcement dated December 21.
Edith Phillips Ohlinger won a divorce from Edward Ohlinger in Pomeroy on Saturday. Judge A P Miller granted the decree after Edith charged extreme cruelty and drug use by Edward.
T W Davis addressed the Baptist church in Rutland on Sunday sharing experiences from travels in Burma and India. She also spoke to the Christian Endeavor group at the M E church before returning to Newark on Monday.
Ray Wilkham was brought home from Chillicothe hospital Sunday after ongoing treatments. He will spend the holidays with relatives in Pomeroy.
Toledo detectives see a potential breakthrough in the clubber killings case after the arrest of a man in Detroit. The probe centers on the deaths of four women and injuries to others over the past eighteen months in the Toledo area.
Athens county schools will close Wednesday evening for the Christmas holidays. County Superintendent H. R. McVay announced the district will reconvene on Monday, January 8.
Boston scene reports University of New York philosopher Harry Overstreet proposes a tax on all unmarried men to curb bachelor numbers. He mocks bachelor stereotypes calling them unweaned children and cites shallow passions as reason for reform.
San Antonio, December 26. The start of the five army amphibian airplanes on their 21,000 mile South and Central America and West Indies tour was postponed until tomorrow.
Bulletin from Hyam physicians reports Emperor Yoshihi unchanged at 4 PM. The ailing monarch, said to be a Sun Goddess descendant, has battled pneumonia for nearly two weeks. Thousands visit the royal villa daily seeking word on his condition.
Athens county debates will discuss abolishing the direct primary system. The first debate is set for March 18 with one event at each county high school. L F Miller assists in organizing under H R McVay supervision.
A high school practice change sets debates to be judged by a single expert this year instead of three judges, marking a shift in the evaluation method established in prior competitions.
Masked gunman wounded Mrs Cart Rabe, 25, after setting fire to a barn and dwelling near here late Sunday night. She fled with her three children. she was shot in the left arm during the escape. Neighboring authorities hunt the suspect based on the night’s attack.
Logan report lists five patients discharged at week end Ray Schwenke Ruth Misa Beougher Mra Sims Duffy and Mrs Frank Buren with two new admissions J C Morgan treated for leg poison and Mrs Carl Hull underwent an operation for spllications. Kathryn Rheinecheld enters nurse training at the institution.
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