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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1927

Page

2

POMEROY ROCK SPRINGS RESIDENT DIES AT 72

Joseph Weyermiller aged 72 died Friday at his Rock Springs Road residence after a long illness. He was a local farmer and well known in the area. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the Rock Springs church by Rev. Strickland, with burial in Rock Springs cemetery. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Bean Mrs Mitt Rathburn and Mrs Lula Thompson of Rutland.

Middleport Joseph Weyermiller Rockprir Weyeriller Rock Springs Strickland Frank Bean Mitt Rathburn Lula Thompson Rutland

Numerous Calls to Chief Roush Over Sheriff Phone Gap

Numerous night telephone calls to Dana R. Roush chief of police of Pomeroy arise because the sheriff has no telephone at his residence to investigate cases outside the village. Village calls are handled by the police chief.

Chief Roush Pomeroy Dana R. Roush

Fire of Life talk draws large Middleport audience

The Reverend Gaylord James pastor of the First Baptist Church in Middleport spoke on The Fire of Life to an unusually large crowd Sunday evening.

Middleport Gaylord James First Baptist Church

Social notes honors Herbert Edwards at Port Middle home

Mrs Phillip Edwards of Middleport entertained Sunday at her home in honor of her son Herbert Edwards in a social notes item from Pomeroy Bend.

Phillip Edwards Middleport Herbert

Mrs Lula Mason Hosts 500 Club at Walnut Street

Mrs Lula Mason of Middleport will entertain members of her 500 club at her Walnut street home Monday evening.

Lula Mason Middleport Walnut Street

Glee Club Meeting Held at Middleport Church

Members of the Glee club of the Church of Christ in Middleport held a regular gathering at the church on Monday.

Glee Club The Church of Christ Middleport

Christian Endeavor Meeting Held at Middleport Church

Members of the Christian Endeavor of the Church of Christ in Middleport gathered for a Thursday evening meeting at the church.

Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavor of the Church of Christ Middleport

Community Visitors and Travelers Reported in Middleport Area

A string of names shows locals and out of town visitors stopping through Middleport. People from Charleston Akron Mansfield Columbus Athens Huntington The Plains Logan Corning and Gallipolis are listed visiting relatives friends or attending family events. Influenza illness is noted for Low Burford on Second Street.

Middleport A. H. Skidmore Charleston Pearl Childress Akron Homer Shank Mansfield Harold Smith Robert McKay Columbus A. W. McKay Albert Swartz Lyston Fultz Athens John Smith Nitro L. M. Entsminger Junkerman Sugar Grove Phillip DeMain Marvin DeMain Charlies Dawson Herbert Edwards Cleveland Phillip Edwards Lindsey Lyons John Lyons Huntington Harry Wright Mont West the Plains Carl Krinn Logan John Lewand Corning George B. Strader William Burford John Mankin

Dinner entertainments at Mrs Paul Beans home

Mrs Paul Bean of Middleport entertained at a dinner at her home. The notice promotes Vesper Canned Vegetables ordered by the case from grocers on Chestnut Street.

Paul Bean Middleport Chestnut Street

Miss Ruth Sellars Betrothal Announced by Gunstas Elopers

GLOUSTER February 14 Valentine luncheon at the Sellars home announced the engagement of Miss Ruth Bellars to Robert V. Wade of Cleveland. Wade, son of Harry M. Wade of Wheeling, is an Ohio State University graduate and architect.

Ruth Sellars Robert V. Wade Glouster Valentine Joe Waihaila Road Columbus Say Paul Bernard Ruth Bellara Hubert V. Wade Cleveland Muth Bob Miss Sell Lawrence Jones H. Weide, Jr Opal Raube Isabelle Moore Ruthee Lydia Viasak Keima Curfman Lottie Enes Sellars Bernice Wallace Jelie Harper This City

Appraisal Made On Brick Buildings In Glouster

The court last Friday appraised a two story brick building and attached garage at $9 500, two adjacent lots at $300 each, and two lot shares at $20 and $30 respectively. Appraisers were J V aw, R B Smith and JF H Heck with items to be offered for sale March 19 to satisfy State Bank claims.

Pythian Sisters in Glouster Schedule Staff Meeting

Captain of the degree staff of Glouster Yempie Pythian Sisters calls all staff members who wish to keep their posts to attend the meeting Thursday evening.

Pythian Sisters Glouster Glouster Yempie

Funeral attendance from local area for Mrs. W. F. Nuzum Ca pone

Those from this vicinity who attended the funeral of Mrs. W. F. Nuzum Ca pone held in New Lexington yesterday afternoon were: Mr. and Mrs. Wallace, Mrs. Grace, Mrs. Agnes Eddy, Mrs. Wight Pos, Mrs. J. H. Henshaw, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Post, Mrs. Fred and Miss Esta Cunningham, Mrs. Post, Burr Oak, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Flerbauzh and Mrs. Wiel Greens Hun.

Glouster W. F. Nuzum Capone New Lexington F. Wallace Grace Sy Agnes Eddy Wight J. H. Henshaw C. A. Post Fred Esta Cunningham Esty Esty. Mra. Post, Burr Oak, Mr. ,Mra. W. J. Flerbauzh Mrs. Wiel Greens Hun

Molnar Gets Sedan Buster

Feb crash report shows Molnar driving in Ford during a street collision. Police say no injuries were reported and a sedan was damaged beyond repair.

Molnar Ford

Local Folks Visit Ties and Travel Over Weekend

Mrs. Emmett Rogers of Corning visited Saturday with her mother Mrs. Sarah Vernon. J. L. Stedman, an employee at Shadyside Ohio, spent the weekend at his home in the city. Mrs. William Embrey and Mrs. Nancy Price were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Carson Green.

Emmett Rogers Corning Sarah Vernon J. L. Stedman Shadyside Ohio William Embrey Nancy Price San Tey Carson Green

Cochraffe Resident Rides Freight Train to Calgary

In Calgary Alberta a Cochraffe resident, aged over 50, rode 25 miles on brake rods of a Canadian Pacific freight train. After watching others slip through the rods he repeated the feat, stayed aboard until the cars stopped, and emerged uninjured.

Calgary Alta

Kidney Cleanse Remedy Ad Reads Like Medical Advice

An old advertisement urges flushing kidneys to relieve backache and bladder irritation. It promotes Jad Salts and Lithia Waters, claiming to remove urinary waste, stimulate kidney activity, and neutralize acids with daily doses and high water intake.

Northwestern Eyes Doc Spears Woulfcoaching Move

Football fans ask if Doc Spears will coach next fall at Northwestern after two years at Minnesota. The Gophers' system may be enticed away as Northwestern seeks to recruit him away from the N Minnesota program.

Doc” Spears Spears Minnesota Northwestern

Favorites in Ohio Circles Toppled as Denison Leads Buckeye A A

Ohio college hoops shook up the standings as Denison rose to Buckeye A A leadership after a big week. Granville’s Wittenberg knocked off Wittenberg defeated by West Virginia, while Cincinnati University beat Miami 41 to 21 to tighten the race. Muskingum led the Ohio conference by defeating Dayton 44 to 29 as Akron stayed competitive with a 34 to 23 win over Western Reserve. Ohio State edged Purdue 33 to 29 in Columbus, snapping their home win streak.

Columbus Ohio Denison Buckeye A. A Muskingum Ohio State Purdue Boilermakers Cummins Wilcox Buckeyes Big Ten Buckeye A. A Granville Wittenberg Ohio University Cincinnati University Miami Oxford Bearcats Ohio Wesleyan Cincinnati West Virginia University Springfield Dayton Muskies Akron Heidelberg Western Reserve Case Kenyon Mt. Union Ohio Northern Baldwin-Wallace Hiram Oberlin Indiana DePauw

Moriarity Maps Spring Plan For Tigers Pitching Drive

Detroit’s George Moriarity, replacing Ty Cobb, brings 34 players to San Antonio for spring drills. Seventeen are pitchers as he aims for strong staff and quick lineup decisions, with 33 games planned in under a month.

Detroit George Moriarity Ty Cobb Detroit Tigers Moriarity San Antonio Texas Bill” Donovan Tiger George Davis Leonard Cobb Kenneth Holloway Rip” Collins Earl Whitehall Fefia Davis Newark H. T. Owens Charles Sullivan Fort Worth Frank Watt Rudolph Kneisch Shamskin James Walkup Portsiders Lou Blue Johnny Netin Marty McManus Browns Charlie Gehringer Toronto Gehringer Jack Warner Bernard de Viveiros Beaumont George Redfern Nashville Tavener Heinie Manush Bob Fothergill Harry Heistmann Red” Wingo Arthur Ruble Johnny Bassler Larry Woodall Clyde Manion Merlyn Shea Sacramento Shea Leifeld

St Navier Quiet in Conference Play This Week

St Navier sat out conference competition while defeating Wilmington twice during the week. Cincinnati did not play a conference game this season. Bowling Green beat Capital 50 to 27 and Bluffton 29 to 22 to stay atop the Northwest Ohio conference standings. Worcester won its lone game 66 to 29 against Ashland.

St. Navier Wilmington Cincinnati Capital Bowling Green Ths Bluffton Wooster Ashland

Two Aspirants Fail To Swim Catalina Course

Catalina channels lure swimmers as two attempts to cross 23 miles were thwarted. Saga Kolb the Norwegian girl gave up after six miles due to heavy seas and a southeast wind. Happy Jack Websie of Venice abandoned his second try as currents pushed him off course.

San Pedro Calif U.2 Catalina Saga Kolb Jack Websie Venice California

Big Ten scorers led by Hunt with 83 points in eight games

Ohio State star Bill Hunt tops conference charts with 83 points over eight games this period, adding 19 in the last two losses. Illinois captain Russ Daugherity moves up to second with 82 points, while Minnesota’s Otterness holds third despite a low week. Other leading scorers from Purdue Indiana Wisconsin and Northwestern fill the list with notable tallies and field goals.

Chicago Bill Hunt Ohio State Ohio Russ Daugherity Illinois Hunt Otterness Minnesota Star Minnesota Beckner Indiana Star F. T Stunt Iss Daugherity Wilcox Iowa Cummins Purdue Eee Blark Minn McMillen Indiana Behr Wisconsin Gleichmann Northw Fisher Lindsay Gist Vandusen

Hornsby May Train at Giant Camp in New York

Rogers Hornsby, Giants' second baseman and 8t Louis director, can train at the New York camp and play in spring exhibition games even if he still owns Cardinal stock. He will report next Sunday at the Sarasota training camp, according to NL president John A Heydler.

New York O.R Rogers Hornsby Giants 8&T. Louis Board of Directors Cardinal John A. Heydler National League Hornsby Sarasota Giant

Women Golfers Gather On Coast For Tournament

Del Monte Cal Feb 14 Many of the United States best women golfers gathered for the qualifying round of the Pebble Beach women's championships. The event is seen as the outstanding women's golf meet on the Pacific coast. Miss Marian Hollins a four times champion will tee off with Mrs. Lee Mida who came to the coast for the tournament.

Delmonte Cal United States del Monte Pebble Beach Pacific Coast Marian Hollins New York California Lee Mida Chicago

Harris Eyes Strong Senators Ahead of T: Harris Looks to Speaker for Power and Pitching

Washington manager Bucky Harris plans a revamped Senators lineup with Tris Speaker in the batting order and a bolstered pitching staff led by Walter Johnson, Stan Coveleskie, and hopefuls like Alvin Crowder. The piece notes Meyer at short may be a weakness but expects improvement with conditioning. Harris hinges on young arms Hadley Mangum Morrell Ogden Lisenbee Braxton and Marberry to push for regular roles. Training camp at Tampa set to start February 25 with 41 players listed.

Washington Tris Bucky Harris Washington Senators Harris Walter Johnson Stan Coveleskie Speaker Harrie Center Garden Goose” Goslin Meyer Peckinbaugh White Sox Tampa Alvin Crowder George Murray Crowder Murray Hadley Mangum Morrell Ogden Lisenbee Braxton Yankees Hollis Thurston Chicago Mike Martin Thurston Nationals McNeely Cullop Tucker Stewart Reeves McCann Senators Muddy Ruel Benny Tate Tate Martin

Watch Out Gene Set To Meet Champion Tunney In Tourney

The light heavyweight contender Gene faces Champion Gene Tunney in the upcoming heavyweight elimination bout. He trains for the opening match scheduled February 18 against Jim Maloney, as promoter Jack Delaney says he will.

Gene Tunney Jim Maloney Jack Delaney

Leonard undecided on return as welterweight

Benny Leonard, retired lightweight champion, has not decided to return to the ring as a welterweight. Jack Fugazy, New York promoter, admitted today that Fugazy had been quoted as announcing Leonard's imminent return. Eddie Roberts, laid up with boots, western welterweight, will be unable to meet Sailor Friedman tonight at the Broadway arena. the contest will be staged later.

New York Benny Leonard Jack Fugazy Fugazy Leonard Boits Eddie Roberts Sailor Friedman Philadelphia Broadway Arena

Sharkey Honored in Boston Testimonial Dinner

New York heavyweight contender Jack Sharkey was honored at a testimonial dinner in Boston yesterday, hosted by the Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce to celebrate his status as challenger for the world title.

New York Jack Sharkey Boston Lithuanian Chamber of Commerce

LaBarba to Fight Vacea in Nontitle Flyweight Bout

World flyweight champion Fidel La Barba will clash with Boston’s Johnny Vacea in a 10 round bout at the arena tonight. The world title will not be on the line.

Boston Fidel la Barba Johnny Vacea

Gypsies Offered Land in Caucasus Settlement Plan

The All-Russian union of Gypsies was asked by the Soviet government to survey how many families want to settle. The plan would create a colony and offer land plus 260 dollars per family that settles down.

Moscow All-Russian Union of Caucasus

Advance squad reports for event with 21 pitchers

An advance squad of 14 has already reported. The notice notes a larger group includes 21 pitchers set for upcoming event.

Heavyweight Title Bouts Draw Big Crowd at Madison Square Garden

Promoter buzz and heavy betting surround the Delaney Maloney bout at Madison Square Garden. Delaney, 175 pounds, faces Maloney near 200 as fans expect a path to a Tunney rematch. Bets reportedly exceed 196000 with over a million dollars in play.

Henry L. Farrell United Press New York Gene Tunney Jack Dempsey Jack Delaney Jim Maloney Bostion Madison Square Garden Tunney Financial District Delaney Maloney Boxing Commission

Championship to be decided in billiards final in Chicago

Chicago reports the three cushion world championship ends tomorrow night with Otto Reiselt of Philadelphia vs Augie Kieckhofer of Chicago. A tie possibility exists but unlikely as Reiselt and Kieckhofer lead with six wins and one loss while Gus Copulos sits second with six and two.

Chicago Otto Reiselt Philadelphia Augie Kieckhofer Reiset Kieckhefer Gus Copulos Reiseit Kieckhofer

Three Die As Car Plunges From Cliff Into Sea

A motor car plunged off a cliff into the sea, killing two men and a woman. Emergency crews recovered the bodies, and investigators began examining the crash site and possible causes.

AUTO Nice

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