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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1927
Page
2
Mrs Frank Arnold of Kerrs Run suffered a stroke while riding a street car home from shopping. She was assisted to her home by a neighbor, then collapsed. she remains in critical condition at Miss Maggie Bohn’s home nearby.
The first Sunday school Christmas exercises at Simpson M L Church occur Friday at 2 PM with a Christmas party for primary junior children. The event features a Christmas tree program and candy-bag distribution, departing from the usual schedule.
Pomeroy reports Luke Casto, an attendant from this city, has taken a brief vacation after his duties at the O. H. facility. He plans to return in a few days.
E. at Gallipolis had been reported missing for several days. He reappeared Monday on the Athens bus, explaining a brief visit to Alabama and mentioning relief from cold weather. Local friends were relieved as he appeared well and no longer a subject of concern.
Pomeroy reports the Drew Webster American Legion post will pack 40 boxes of sweets for the Children’s Home as part of Christmas activities. On Christmas Eve at 6 at the courthouse tree, children who register will receive a community treat, with kids urged to sign their names on the paper form and send to Louis Stevens or any Legion member.
Last meeting of the year in Middleport was presided by President J. H. Williams due to Mayor Giles illness. Only routine bills were paid and the council adjourned to a January 1 special session ahead of the incoming board and new mayor J. K. Harley.
A trio of Pittsburgh high school boys held in Rescu ed Pomeroy for running away and trying to bolt a gas and oil bill were released when a brother arrived Monday evening. He settled matters and the boys took the midnight train home, their handlers noting their evident joy at freedom.
Mrs. Margaret Phode Pfarr widow of George Pfarr who started Middleport's first electric light plant died Monday evening at her South Third street home. Death was due to a complication from an illness. The long time resident and widow of a pioneering local businessman, she is survived by family and neighbors who recall her contributions to the town's utilities.
Mrs. Pfarr aged 84 years five months and three days died after long illness. Widow of a longtime resident, she lived in Pomeroy and Middleport and leaves nine children including Mrs. Herbert McCracken and Mrs. W J Forquer. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at the residence with burial in Beech Grove cemetery, Pomeroy.
Mrs. H. M. Cross entertained the Dorcas society at her new South Second street home. Yuletide greenery decorated the rooms and a pleasant program was presented. Retiring officers transferred duties to the new staff, followed by refreshments and a fine social gathering.
Reports say Tuppers Plains suffered a three day bread famine while floodwaters rose. Housewives, like many, rely on stores rather than home baking, and when supplies ran from Athens, Pomeroy, and Parkersburg, the staff of life was dispensed with.
The passage notes Miss Eleanore of Washington DC and her elder daughter visiting relatives, plans to return Wednesday, plus Mary Elizabeth Hartinger from the University of Michigan spending Christmas with her mother Elizabeth Hartinger and brother Dan. Starling and George McCullough visit from Columbus and Cincinnati for the holidays. Mr and Mrs Oscar Klein were in Columbus visiting Mrs S. R. Kayser and husband.
Pomeroy December 21. A large shipment of clothing and shoes for men women and children has been received at the local miners union headquarters sent by the Federation of Labor of Cleveland. The supplies are being distributed quickly to miners families in town and surrounding districts.
A 15 pound Buffalo fish was found in a pool at the Hocking Valley freight yards after the river receded. Section Boss Jesse McManus made the catch and officials planned further patrols of similar pools to trap more land-locked fish.
Mr and Mrs G F Hamilton left Tuesday for Columbus where Mrs Hamilton entered White Cross hospital as a patient under a goitre specialist for possible operation. Mrs Hamilton has been ill over two months. Mrs Lamb and daughter and Mrs H C Burke left Monday for Chicago to spend the winter as Mr Burke works there. Frances Daniels, fresh from Cincinnati Conservatory, is ill with tonsillitis. Mrs R C Lansbury and daughter June visited Charleston as guests of Mrs Elmer Dent and family.
Funeral services for Philip Meier will be held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock in Sacred Heart church. Earlier this morning services for Mrs. Eliza Warner were conducted at Sacred Heart church in Harrisonville.
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