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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1926

Page

2

Marriage Licenses Issued In Pomeroy This Week

Kenneth Ward 21 of Rutland and Velma Edmundson 22 of Rutland received licenses and were wed by Justice William Fisher. Gartes Capteina 21 of Pomeroy and Beulah Smith 19 of Pomeroy were married by Justice M J French in the probate courtrooms.

Pomeroy Web Kenneth Ward Willie Ward Rutland Velma Edmundson Bert Edmundson William Fisher Ghartes Capteina Gotwedelle Capteinpa Beudah Smith L J. Smith M. J. French

Attend Funeral in Nelsonville

Nelsonville residents and nearby families attended the funeral services for Mrs. How Brown yesterday. Attendees included Homer Young and family from Middleport, Ernest Housh and family, John Posello and family, Henry Young of Beaver Falls PA, Bert Davis, FP K Brown of Langsville, L V Brown Rutland, Williem Xeeng, E E Rosser, L L Krieg and John Hitler.

Middleport Dec Homer Young Phyllis Ernest Housh Dorothy John Posello June Henry Young Beaver Falls Bert Davis FP. K. Brown Langsville L. V. Brown Rutland Williem Xeeng EE. J. Rosser

Davey Tree suit leads in Meigs County court

The Davey Tree company filed suit against Charles Ebersbach in Meigs County Common Pleas before Judge A P Miller. Trial delayed due to missing witnesses and rescheduled for yesterday afternoon as the judge continues hearings. Local briefs note various residents traveling, visiting, and returning from trips and relatives in nearby towns.

Pomeroy Davey Tree Company Charles Ebersbach Meigs County A. P. Miller

Local Visitors and Illness Mentioned in Middleport

The Rev Athey and family of Columbus are visiting friends. Marion Rife of Hinton West Virginia is visiting relatives. Paul Dillard is confined with influenza on Gravel MAM. John Rough returned to Letort after visiting Winrence Visher and family. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ward noted nearby. A teen age rider remains at home on Liberty Avenue with Ras Chauncey.

Frank Pendergrass I. R. Adams Columbus Myra Rowley George Sayre Antiquity Sullivan Sayre Margaret Keehne Pomeroy Harrie Marie Smith Charles E. Smith Huntington W. J. Danaher Edward Hurd Indianapolis A. C. V. Skinner Helen Smith Syracuse H. C. Foster Doris Mankin Paul Leonard Niles William Swisher Frank Mackin R. C. Meadows Demetrius Keffer Gilmor W. Va Emma Jean Smith Sixth Street Margaret Thomas Mrs. Lyston Fultz Athens Middleport Rev Athey Marion Rife Hinton Paul Dillard John Rough Letort Winrence Visher Kenneth Ward Liberty Avenue Ras Chauncey

Social notes Pomeroy Bend entertains at dinner

Mrs. Earl Lama entertained at a dinner at her Middleport home on Wednesday noon.

Earl Lama Middleport

Slumber Party Attended by Local Teens in Middleport

Buelah Forquer hosted a slumber party at third street residence in Middleport on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Ruth Thomas Ruth Humphrey Lucille Schumacher Virginia Me Ghee Lucille Mayer and Caro Louise Ervin.

Buelah Forquer Middleport Third Street Ruth Thomas Ruth Humphrey Lucille Schumacher Virginia Me‘Ghee Lucille Mayer Caro Louise Ervin

Mrs Will Downie Hosts Dinner In Pomeroy

Mrs Will Downie of Pomeroy plans a simple dinner at her Second Street home this evening inviting several friends to join.

Will Downie Pomeroy Second Street

Neighborhood watch party hosted by Kathryn Darney at Monkey Run

Mrs. Kathryn Darney will entertain at a neighborhood watch party at her home on Monkey Run this evening. Similar gatherings have been held at neighboring homes for several years except last year.

Kathryn Darney Monkey Run

Luncheon Bridge Honors Char les Singleton in Middleport

Mrs. John Downing entertained several friends at a luncheon for her daughter Mrs. Charles Singleton of Charleston. Three tables of bridge were in play with honors awarded to Mrs. Homer Galbroner Vivian Middletown and Mrs. Singleton. Invited guests included Mrs. Marcus Chambers Mrs. Frank Vrooman Mildred Thompson Mrs. T. J. Galbroner Mrs. Walter Harris Mrs. Fred Crary Mrs. Tom Jones Mrs. Garen Stansberry and Mrs. A. H. Skidmore. Christmas decorations graced the room.

John Downing Middleport Charles Singleton Charleston Homer Galbroner Vivian Middletown Singleton Marcus Chambers Frank Vrooman Mildred Thompson T. J. Galbroner Walter Harris Fred Crary Tom Jones Garen Stansberry A. H. Skidmore

Middleport and Pomeroy Teams Play Wednesday

Middleport and Pomeroy basketball fans packed the Masonic temple for a double header. New York Central defeated K of P 29 to 14 in the main game, after Gino's Panhandles beat Pom eroy Shamrocks 17 to 9 in the preliminary contest.

Middleport Pomeroy Masonic Temple Middleport New York Central Pomeroy K. of P New York Central Gino Panhandles Pomeroy Shamrocks P Beagle Fisher Jenkine Lab.s Reesa Hemsiey Par

Five Best Radio Features for New Year's Day and Evening Teases

A rundown lists WEAF WJZ WNYC WGY and other stations with events for New Year's day including inaugural ceremonies from Albany under Governor Smith. It notes football play-by-play from Pasadena and a New York Symphony concert led by Walter Dam rosch with performers John McCormack Rosa Ponselle and others.

WEAF New York WJZ WNYC WGY Governor Smith Albany N. Y WEEI WJAR WTAG WLIT WCAE KSD WOC WDZA KDKA KYW WGR

Mother Love Wins Hull Court Victory

In Hull England Mrs. Louisa Curtis reappeared ten days after deserting her child and claimed it. She faced possible imprisonment but was released after the court ruling in a case that drew attention to maternal custody.

Hull Eng Louisa Curtis

Alabama Stanford Clash Remains National Title Showdown

Stanford meets Alabama in the Rose Bowl at Pasadena as the coast champion faces the South’s top team in a potential national championship game. Stanford boasts a 10–0 run with a high scoring offense while Alabama posted 242 points in nine games and seeks another marquee win after past West Coast tests.

Alabama Stanford Rose Bowl Pasadena Billy Evans Calif University of Washington Washington George Wilson Red Grange Alabama Strongnough Glenn Warner Stannd Army Navy Chicago Georgia Warner Sewanee Occidental College South

Athens Prepares For Season Opener At Home

Athens high school hosts Pomeroy high school in the second game of the season after a short practice period. Injuries threaten two starters Matheny from The Plains sidelined knee injury Mansfield’s foot Recap shows Athens previously beat Pomeroy 26 to 16 at Pomeroy with a tight finish.

Athens High School Pomeroy High School Fiver City School Athens Matheny Plains Mansfield Cross Whetzel Hughes Brooks Wolfe Sprague Border Sams Wise Cunningham Pomeroy River City

James Carey Arrested in Minnesota for Child Neglect

In St Paul Minnesota James Carey was arrested for neglecting his children. Reports note he owned an automobile but was in arrears for rent indicating financial issues accompanying the case.

Paul Minn James Carey

Ath ens High School Basketball Schedule 1927

Coach Harold Wise releases Ath ens high school basketball schedule for 1927 with games at Pomeroy Wellston Galapolis Nelsonville Granville Logan Ironton Jackson Nelsonville Portsmouth Logan Columbus School for the Deaf and the Ohio University tournament beginning January 1.

Athens High School Harold Wise Pomeroy Wellston GalUpolis Nelsonville Granville Logan Ironton Jackson Portsmouth Columbus School For the Deaf Ohio University

Tunney Receives Million Dollar Fight Offer in 1927

Gene Tunney, heavyweight champion, reportedly offered a summer bout at the Polo Grounds against light heavyweight champion Jack Delaney. Promoter Humbert Fugazy allegedly proposed Tunney take about 37 percent of a gate possibly around two million dollars.

New York Gene Tunney Humbert Wugazy Polo Grounds Jack Delaney Tunney Fugazy New York Giants

Umpire Demand Grows Amid Cobb Speaker Scandal

Detroit on New Year’s Eve sees a push for a sports umpire with legal authority as Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker seek joint action against Dutch Leonard over a seven year old crooked game bet. Cobb stays cloistered in a hotel as lawyers meet. Local fans mock Navin Field worker Fred West who admits he lied to Commissioner Landis about bets.

United Press Detroit Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Leonard Joe Wood Landis Navin Field Tyrus Raymond Cobb James ©. Muffin Cobb Judge Muffin Fred O. West

Bobcats Set for Two Games With Manchester

Ohio University Bobcats travel to Manchester College in Indiana for two games tonight and tomorrow as part of a New Year tour. They aim to rebound after a 38–31 defeat to Central Y.M.C.A. in Cincinnati and resume play after a short Christmas break.

Ohio University Bobcats Manchester College Manchester Indiana Central Y. M. C. A Cincinnati University of Florida Athens

Betting Swings Big As 1926 Wagers Topped 25 Million

New York betting commissioners report 1926 total athletic event and election wagers at about 25 million dollars. The Dempsey Turney boxing match led with an estimated 5 million in wagers.

New York

Fall Still Hopeful After Pneumonia Setback

El Paso Texas December 31 Albert Fall former Secretary of the Interior remains ill with pneumonia but doctors say his condition is hopeful despite a slight worsening.

EL Paso Texas Albert Fall Secretary of the Interior

Plan a Dry New Year for Chicago

Chicago faces New Year 1927 with a dry sober plan. A prohibition army mobilized to police kitchens and cabarets, pledging full Volstead enforcement. Authorities forecast dry warmer weather and no New Year deaths from exposure or liquor as cafe owners pledge cooperation with dry sleuths tonight.

Chicago U.P

Mine Properties Merge in Joplin District

In Kansas City a merger of mining properties in the Joplin district totaling more than 3 million dollars in mines and over 1,000 acres of leases was expected to be completed today by the Interstate Zine and Lead Company created in the UK.

Kansas City Interstate Zine and Lead Company Joplin

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MEIGS Crawford A. E. ‘Wingett A. L Paynter State Department Roy Ogden G. A. Barnett Carl Reeves Everett Frost William Hysel Norman Miller Ida Call Arli Green Snowville Mrs. Swartzwaltle Dee Atlanta Swatzwalter Thomas Fork Pomeroy Bend Briefs Karl Hartley Wreemont A. Chunk Harold Jumbus Virgil’ Campbell Racine Eunice Reed Akron W. Reed Frank Krider Jom Chase Willam Waters Charles Elliott W. Hennessy Portamouth G. W. Sponagel Daytoners John Sponagel Ted Roberts Oil City Relaves Rodney Downing Youngstown Pomeroy Bend KVBN Paradena KFI KPO Branford Va Wade Pearce Hagler ENIS Wytano Hoffman Walker Southern California Perry Frog A. Beasley 3Port World Poster Eaton Florida P. Hall Lawson Jacob Een Pomeroy, Ohio Santa Uckoffc Biggest and Best Stores Chauncey - Glouster YW A Lewis & Son Cline the Swanson Furniture Co
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