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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1927
Page
2
Athens Messenger highlights Boots and Her Buddies by Edgar Martin, praising the comic strip as clean fun and fast moving. NEA Service distributes the feature to readers, noting its popularity and artistry.
Ray mond Vale 27 of Middleport died Monday afternoon at his home from pneumonia and heart trouble after a week of illness. Born in Dexter, he lived in Meigs county most of his life. He married Bila Fisher three years ago and leaves a three year old son Edgar Jett. Vale was a New York Central brakeman for about five years and resided in Middleport since July. He is survived by his wife son and his parents Lightburn and Mrs. Vale of Dexter. Funeral arrangements were not announced.
Pomeroy report states W M Stewart appeared before Justice M L French after a Middleport crash with Griff Russell's car. Stewart, from Leon West Virginia, paid a fine and was released. Dubbs Kenwood was fined 17.26 for intoxication and released by Justice Gilmore in Middleport after an arrest by Deputy John Lewis.
In Pomeroy Franklin sedan belonging to Reasoner Zeiher of Columbus collided with a truck on Mulberry avenue. Zeiher was visiting relatives and returned to Columbus. In Middleport Mrs Griff Mussell driving a Ford touring car collided with W M Smith in an Oakland car near Hobson depot. Both cars damaged with no injuries reported.
Pomeroy February 15 A divorce was granted to Rebecca Taylor from William Taylor of Middleport by Judge A P Miller. She was awarded alimony. Witnesses testified the couple, married for years, have nine children. Mrs Taylor lost her eyesight after petition was filed, and had supported her family by doing washings. She is accused of cruelty and neglect.
Judge A P Miller of Meigs county common pleas court has not issued a decision as briefs from counsel in the Martin Ebersbach company versus Great Jakes 1 company case have not been filed.
J. W. Will has been named guardian of five children of ship son Clifford who died last week when struck by a truck. Harold aged 18 and Proud 10 stay at the children’s home, one child with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Will in Rock Springs, two more with relatives in Syracuse.
An application was filed yesterday to probate the will of Joseph Weyersmiller of Pomeroy. The action seeks the formal recognition of the deceased’s last testament and appointment of a executor under the provisions of state law.
Funeral services for Helen Ohlinger of West Wa ver were held Sunday in Middleport. Burial was in Wards Cemetery.
The Pomeroy I O O F Lodge announces the first degree of the friendship order will be conferred on Theo Kimes O V Roberts Race Hartley Vern Will and Lester Hart at this evening’s regular meeting. The five initiated at last Tuesday’s gathering.
Members of the Christian Endeavor society at the Church of Christ in Middleport will hold a Thursday evening meeting at the home of Mabel Hysell. It is the monthly business session.
Members of the Pythian Sisters meet this evening at their hall for a masked social party with Mrs. Lottie Snyder in charge of the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Joe Morris of Middleport hosted a dinner at their Second Street home. Attending were Mr and Mrs Lew Bess and Mrs Mary Lockwood.
Mrs Cecil Bradbury of Middleport entertained at a dinner at her home on Sixth street Sunday with scope of guests and convivial company.
The Baptist church in Middleport hosts a Class Six gathering led by Mrs. Emily Barnes with Mrs. F. I. Kimes noted as a participant.
The Mothers’ Jewels class of Pomeroy Methodist church hosted a Valentine party yesterday afternoon. The children’s group was led by George Parker with help from others. Refreshments served at small tables and candy baskets given to the kids at the close.
An ad advises Musterole to combat influenza grippe and pneumonia symptoms starting with a cold. It claims quick relief from congestion and aches, with a non blistering mustard plaster alternative and a milder children’s version for babies.
The list includes Lovanna Ebersbach Abbie Warner Marilyn Jeanette Young Mary Martha Smith Geraldine Rita Gaynor Dorothy Erb Ira Mae Burton Sybil Mulholland Jean Roller Jack Chase Jerry Wise Lewis Harper Junior Phillips Hugh Custer Gardnerer Mankin and Byrd Windon among the children attending.
Lehen returns from Baltimore while Homer Cooper leaves for Tampa on Ebersbach Construction business. Several locals travel for work visits to Columbus Glasgow Huntington and Magnetic Springs. Obituaries and funeral services mark the week as A D Hartenbach and James Lama news anchor the community updates.
Local residents travel to nearby towns for family visits and return home. Floyd Koehler visits New Lexington. Leland Saxton and Edgar Tuckerman go to Athens. Mr and Mrs Ross Amos Dexer and Mrs Walter Halliday Rutland visit here. several others visit relatives and friends in Athens Columbus Huntington and Baltimore area during the weekend.
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