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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1927
Page
2
It is reported that Clintoncece was shot and killed over his father’s death on November 22. The family includes his widow and one John Wesley six, one sister Edward Perrche of Pomeroy, and Virgil, principal of the school at Plattsburg, with their mother. Funeral arrangements not yet made.
P L Clifton 56 died at Main Street home after influenza contracted in the recent flood. He served 40 years with salt works and was sales manager for Pomeroy Salt Association. Survived by widow and five children. funeral at Beech Grove Cemetery.
Five Middleport February 4 members of the K of P lodge met at their ball Thursday evening. Attendees included Ralph Howell and others with plans for a pro and banquet. Pro committee listed Frank Vrooman Johnson and L L Carney.
The Rev V Skinner of the Presbyterian Church will begin a series of talks at Middleport on outstanding national issues and future events. Topics include Thats With America How This Wrong Be Righted International Soul the New Day The Atonement of Christ and the World Conquest Armageddon and the Final Overthrow.
Middleport February 4. W. & Co. of Middleport reports Reed has been appointed cashier of the First National Bank of Racine to fill the vacancy created by H. J. Blackmore who was recently elected county official.
The Lyceum course presents The Climax on February 19 at the Ma temple. A professional cast performs this romance focused drama.
D A Roberts of Middleport was arrested by Gilbert Mayer after writing two checks for 5 and 20 dollars to Henry Swift. He appeared before Squire Gilmore, settled by paying the checks and costs totaling 37.05 dollars and was released.
Announcement from Rutland on February 4 states Mr and Mrs Orville Hoag have welcomed a daughter. Hoag was formerly Gertrude Seatt of Pomeroy.
In Bedford township Baker school reported list of pupils absent during January. Names include Avery Clair Guy Will Don Smith Jorie Hayes Bernice St Clair Harvey Riggs Georgia Smith Lehire Carl Esther Riggs and the entry 33111.
Word has reached here of the critical illness of Kari T Woodward of Sharon Center Medina County. The report cites throat trouble as the cause and notes Woodward was the first farm agent of Meigs County serving from July 192 to February 1 1973.
In Middleport on Sunday February 6, the Presbyterian church holds morning study on Substitutionary Sacrifice the Only Salvation and evening session on Whats Wrong With America and How Can the Wrong Be Righted. Sunday school starts at 1 1/2 o clock with The Practice of Christian Stewardship. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 with a study on Interdenominational fellowship through the Christian Endeavor. Wednesday night topic is Making Our Homes Christian.
Mr and Mrs Dave Darat of Middelport entertained at a six o clock dinner Wednesday evening in honor of their daughter Mildred The birthday color scheme was red and white and many gifts were presented to Miss Darst Attending were Aie and Whitlock Kathryn Sateae cans Thomas and James Martin
Mrs Elmer Wysong of Middleport hosted a Thursday evening dinner at Cole street residence for the male quartet of the M EK church. Guests included the Rev Eichinger Jack Morgan Harry Barnea Homer Cook Ralph Howell and ushers Avery Eichinger and John Steveson.
Members of the Home Missionary circle of the Methodist Episcopal church in Middleport gathered for a Thursday meeting at the church. The report notes community outreach plans and informal fellowship activities discussed by attendees.
Members of the Sunday school class of Vesta McCoy met at Miss McCoy home Thursday evening for the 1927 year organized and officers were elected.
Members of the Christian church of Bradbury held a Wednesday evening dinner at the church marking the end of a contest between long haired and short haired women. The losing side, the short haired women, hosted the banquet. Mrs. Cecil Bradbury of Middleport entertained bridge club members at her Grant street home on Thursday.
The past chiefs association will hold its monthly meeting at Mrs. Ada Bing's home in Eddieport on Friday evening. Attendees will gather for the regular monthly session.
Mrs Dell Howell of Middleport hosts a private club gathering at her Lincoln Street home on Friday, inviting local residents to socialize.
Mrs Aaron Tewksbury and Mrs Charlies Russ with Mr and Mrs Orville Tewksbury have returned from Roseville after attending funeral services for Emer son Brooks Tewsbury, a former Athens county resident. Howard Johnson of Chicago and Mrs Alexander of Richmond visited recently. Delbert Blake of Newmacy Pa visited J A Smith and other relatives. F W Baldwin of Canton is here on business.
Ohio University Bobcats prepare for the second semester by facing Denison on the local floor Saturday night. Expected return of Walter Muir and Ralph Kennard could boost offense and defense, while Denison debuts English in hopes of an upset.
Hartenbach and Walter McCullough returned from Columbus after appearing before the tax commission. N. J. McKensie and R. D. Williams of Portsmouth were business visitors yesterday. Mrs. D. W. Hennessy has been ill on Mulberry Avenue. Attorney D. Curtis Reed left. Weng Serer George W. Kreitler and Charles Holt returned from a business visit in Columbus.
Athens residents Julia Miller Leland Saxon and Edgar Tuckerman arrive today and stay through Tuesday with relatives. Huntington visitors Hila Miller Thelma Morris visit Gladys Lambert. Mrs F B Williams returns from Charleston with grandson Richard Schoen. Margaret McConnichey leaves Thursday for Point Pleasant to enter school. Anna Bright returns to Brosia after Mrs William Longstaff funeral. Lucille and Robert Schmacker and Mildred Fields return to Columbus after visiting. Joseph Murphy Youngstown visits friends. Mr and Mrs A M Newell Millwood visit friends. Bennie J Bennett Gallipolis and W S Childers Gallipolis spend time here. Erret Russell visits Gallipolis. Clarence Fisher Jr confined to Second street home with chicken pox. Mr and Mrs W J Galbronner leave for Columbus on business. C O Fisher Clarence Fisher and Pearl Fisher visit Point Pleasant. W J Q O Brian Columbus spends Thursday here with friends.
Howard Kinsey, a native Californian who turned pro, predicts Suzanne Browne could beat Helen Wills in straight sets. He notes Wills also from California and ranks Browne near Mile. Lenglen, praising Browne's recent tour development.
Miller Huggins rejects talk that the New York Yankees will repeat as AL champions. He cautions that Cleveland, the Athletics, Washington, and the Browns are strengthening, and asserts the Yankees need young pitching and improvements to stay strong. He notes Speaker and Cobb rumors and the club’s doubt about a repeat.
Akron undefeated with an 86 to 22 victory over Wooster in a heavy squall marked by six straight Ohio Conference wins. The result left Akron perfect in conference play after six games.
Four Athens High School basketball players John Sprague Chester Border Richard Brooks and Frank Cunningham were suspended by Coach Harold Wise for smoking during the season and a training rules violation. Cunningham is suspended for rest of season while the others miss at least one week of games and practices. Matheny also sidelined with a knee injury. Seven players will make a two day trip to Jackson and Ironton as Athens faces Trenton tonight and Jackson tomorrow.
Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia, defending champion, leads the world three cushion billiards championship as play resumes in Chicago. Reiselt has won all his matches and posted the high run of the tournament with 10. He faces Gus Kenney tonight as Augie Kieckhefer meets Tiff Denton.
Chicago Feb 4 Weissmuller the IAC pool star set another mark in swimming clocking 2 08 3 5 for the 220 yard freestyle almost two seconds faster than the old record which he later held.
The Athens seconds travel to meet Pennsville High at the local gym Saturday night to finish before the Ohio Denison clash. Injuries plague Athens with Dalton likely out and Hall doubtful while Wetzel Strickland Haddox Coury Fields form the probable starting five. Pennsville already beat Athens in season play and holds a 26 to 15 win from a prior Pennsville matchup. The Athens third team hosts Greens Run Friday with Clarke Swanson Hunsicker Wanless Tom forming the lineup.
Marie Suzette Stevenson, adopted as a child by Lord and Lady Stevenson of England, is declared the heir to their fortune, signaling a major transfer of wealth within the aristocratic family.
The 1927 Major League season is ready for approval by club owners. Opening is set for April 12 with a finale on October 2, one week later than last year. The schedule includes NL matchups New York at Philadelphia and Brooklyn at Boston, and AL clashes Philadelphia at New York and Detroit at Cleveland.
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