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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1927

Page

2

Lyceum Play Climax to Open February at Masonic Hall

Pomeroy dramatic notes the Lyceum entertainments number one, a dramatic comedy and music piece titled Climax. The opening show is set for mid Saturday February 1 at Masonic hall with tickets to be sold by a community club committee including Paul Bean Paul Smart Pitts Ray Smith and H. The plot centers on love versus ambition as Pietro and Adelina contend over career and romance. Adelina loses and regains her voice in a key finale. An auxiliary meeting in Middleport followed at the home of Mrs Lilliaty Steiff.

Lyceum Dravee Masonic Hall Paul Bean Paul Smart Pktama Ray Smith Pietro Adelina South America Azalia

Mrs Lula Mason Hosts 500 Club in Middleport

Mrs Lula Mason of Middleport entertained members of her 500 club at her Walnut street home on a Wednesday afternoon, sharing games and light refreshments with friends.

Lula Mason Middleport Walnut Street

Church Club Meetings Planned In Middleport

Mrs. Harry Mills hosts the Baptist ladies class at Palmer street Thursday evening. Elizabeth Russell will entertain Loyal Sons and Daughters of the Church of Christ at Lincoln street Thursday evening.

Harry Mills Middleport The Baptist Church Palmer Street Elizabeth Russell Loyal Sons and Daughters of the Church of Christ Lincoln Street

King's Heralds Meet at Middleport Church

Members of the King's Heralds of the M. E. church gathered at the Middleport church Sunday afternoon. Twenty members and four guests attended. Julia Miller, Ohio University student and leader of the group, led the meeting.

Kings Heralds King’s Heralds M. E. Church Middleport Julia Miller Ohio University

Local Briefs from Pomeroy Area

Mrs. A G Stout of Long Bottom visited here yesterday. Mrs Theo Stiles of Duncan Falls, a former Rutland resident, is visiting relatives here and at Rutland. H B Starkey of Long Bottom was a business visitor yesterday. Attorney D Curtis Reed returned yesterday from several days of business travel to Washington.

Pomeroy Hend A. G. Stout Long Bottom Theo Stiles Duncan Falls Rutland H. B. Starkey D. Curtis Reed Washington

Middleport Within Reach of Visiting Locals

Tarke Connerton returned Sunday from Huntington where he visited Mrs. W. J. Danaher and family. Harry Werner came back from Salt Rock West Virginia where he saw friends and relatives. Joe Barsotti of Parkersburg spent Monday with relatives and friends. Mrs. Joh Smith left for Nitro to visit her father L. M. Entsminger. A E Parsons of Columbus spent a few days this week visiting friends and relatives. J D Powell and Everett Quickie are visiting in Charleston.

Middleport Tarke Connerton Huntington W. J. Danaher Harry Werner Salt Rock W. Va Joe Barsotti Parkersburg Joh Smith Nitro L. M. Entsminger A. BE. Parsons Columbus

Order Vesper Canned Vegetables by the Case

A consumer urges purchasing Vesper canned vegetables by the case from a local grocer. The note emphasizes bulk buying options and potential savings for home pantries.

Chicken Pox Prevalent Among Middleport Class

In Middleport, chicken pox spread through a class of forty-two students. About half the group were affected, with the month noted as the period of heightened illness and ongoing concerns at the primary department.

Middleport

Roberts Fined for Possessing Mash in Pomeroy

Perry Roberts was fined 100 dollars and costs by Judge Cora B Roberts after confessing possession of mash found buried at his premises by Deputy Morris. He pleaded not guilty but was found guilty of possessing mash and fined.

Pomeroy Perry Roberts Cora PB. Roberts Roberts Morris

Divorce Suit Heard In Pomeroy

Gar net Lathey vs Frank Lathey heard before Judge A. P. Miller. The plaintiff was granted a divorce on a charge of infidelity.

Pomeroy Garnet Lathey Frank Lathey A. P. Miller

Empty jugs seized in Pomeroy moonshine raid

Deputy Sheriff E. H. Morris of Pomeroy spotted empty jugs in Pity-Me during a pass through the town. The jugs once held Pity-Me moonshine. No arrests were reported as the jugs whisky testers and other liquor making apparatus were confiscated.

Pomeroy Pity-Me E. H. Morris

Ross divorce filed in Athens County court

Nellie Mae Rosa of Forest Run is notified that her husband Jesse Ross filed for divorce in the Common Pleas court of Athens County charging cruelty and neglect of duty.

Ross Pomeroy Nellie Mae Rosa Forest Run Jesse Ross Common Pleas Court Athens County

Funeral services for Emaline Jackson held

Funeral services for Emaline Jackson were held this afternoon at Karr's Run with burial at Beech Grove cemetery. The obituary notes the late's residence in Jackson Services Midpleport area and memory of family and friends.

Jackson Midpleport Emaline Jackson Karr

Mrs Frye Returned Home After Appendectomy

Mrs Frye was brought home from Hoizer hospital on Tuesday after a period of treatment. About two weeks ago she underwent an appendectomy and her condition is much improved.

Frye Hoizer Hospital

Middleport Council Brief Meeting Recap

Middleport council met at the city building on Monday evening February 9. Members transacted routine business and adjourned with no public action announced.

Middleport Council Middleport

Missionary Society to Elect Officers at Pomeroy Bend

Members of the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church at Pomeroy Bend report a yearly business meeting this evening at the church. Officers will be elected and L. J. Heiner, president, will preside.

Literary Society Meeting at Middleport Hosts Discuss Poets

The Middleport Literary Society met at Mire Schreiner's home to hear Emerson Bryant and Longfellow lines and discuss poetry. Mrs Powning hosted, with Mrs Rodney Downing entertaining the bridge club members on Wednesday.

Taterary Society the Literary Society Middleport Mire Schreiner Emerson Wes Bryant Longfellow Jones Hiawatha M. . Davis Har

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