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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1929

Page

2

Trio Delights With Selections At Pomeroy Lyceum

Music lovers in Pomeroy enjoyed a refined musicale by Katherine , Margaret dams and Beulah Calkins at the M. E. Church. The trio offered Gypsy motifs and classical numbers with strong vocal technique led by Mrs. Rousey.

Pomeroy Katherine Margaret Dams Beulah Calkins Plon M. E Rousey Mrs. A Miss Adams Mrs. Rousey Calkins Galli Carel Marian Schumann-Heink Uady Lyceum Chautauq

Evangelistic Campaign Held at Heath Church

Heath M. Church in Middleport hosts nightly services at 7 p m as part of a county wide Methodist campaign. Monday’s speaker is Rev. George S Hizer from Marietta First Church and the rest of the week Rev. Arthur H Beardsley from Grace Church Gallipolis will preach. The pastor leads a survey based personal plan inviting all to attend.

Middleport Methodist Pal Church Heath Church George S H. Hizer First Church Marietta Arthur HI. Beardsley Grace Church Gallipolis R Church Beardélicey

Wilson JV Bids For Road Limestone Opened

Open bids for contracts to quarry crush and deliver about 2400 cubic yards of native limestone were received by Wilson county surveyor. Bids are due Saturday March 4. The road location is in the township extending miles up Federal Creek.

W. ‘Wilson

Paul Declared Great Truth Teacher at Revival Address

Andrew Johnson the Kentucky Cyclone Evangelist spoke at Central Avenue Methodist Church delivering a revival on Pauls Commission and Credentials. Johnson praised Paul as a great typ er, author and preacher, asserting he elaborated Jesus doctrines rather than origining new ones. The talk titled The Handwriting on Wall at the Banquet of Death featured sermon music.

Paul Andrew Johnson Kentucky Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Johnson Jesus

First Page Joke Featured in Green Humorous Publication

The morning issue presents Pure and Simple as the frontispiece note. The taste includes humorous lies, ads, wisdom and poetry. Poetry page is an innovation with art contributors Zeis Virginia Paul Neal Akely Marian Van Dyke Jane Ray Van Garrison.

Zeis Virginia Paul Neal Akely Marian van Dyke Jane Ray van Garrison

New Members Joined Athens Typographical Union No 482

At a Tuesday night meeting in The er Building two new members were received by Athens Typographical Union No 482. They are FE Dwightsworth and Harold B Davie of Athens. Roy L. Dupler led the routine business.

Athens Typographical Union Theer FE. Dwightsworth Harold 8. Davie Athens Roy L. Dupler Dis

Sisson Resigns as Middleport Village Clerk

Middleport council meets in mid month session with Mayor presiding. Clerk Fred M. Sisson resigns effective March 1 after 15 years of service under seven mayors and as many councils. Ben Fultz Jr. to fill unexpired term. A resolution expresses thanks and best wishes to Mr Sisson.

Middleport Harley Sisson A. A. Dillard Ben Fultz, Sr Hobson Fred M. Sisson Ben Fultz, Jr Fultz, Sr IF. M. Sisson

Bradford to Represent Meigs at Wool Growers Meeting

J B Bradford chosen by Meigs Farm Bureau board as county delegate to the Ohio Wool Growers Association annual meeting in Columbus February 26 27 and 28. Harvey French to continue as farm bureau service manager until July 1 with likely spring assistant.

Theo- Meeting of Ohio Pomeroy J. B. Bradford Meigs Farm Bureau Ohio Wool Growers Association Columbus Harvey French Farm Bureau French

Farewell Party for Miss Bernice Collins in Middleport

In Middleport on a February evening Ruth McKinle and friends held a farewell party for Bernice Collins who plans to leave town. About 25 attendees enjoyed games music and a gift of a six umbrella. Collins will join Gallipolis High School next week as her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Collins recently moved there to help care for her mother who has neuritis.

Middleport Feb Ruth McKinle South Takasree Naowtay Bernice Collins Hove Mies Collins Mies Collings Gallipolis Fred Collins

Two Men Arrested on Drunk Charges in Athens County

Ray Grahamn was arrested for intoxication after a Salem call and jailed in Athens. William Yager was arrested for intoxication after a Plains call, held in Athens County Jail, and released to work with arraignment planned.

Ray Grahamn Salem William Williams Graham Athens Court of Justice of the Peace C. H. Porter William Yager Fred Heck Wayne Wingett Plains Yager Athens County

Recent marriage licenses issued in Probate Court at Pomeroy

The Probate Court at Pomeroy issued licenses for Richard John Brooks 21 a machine operator from Parkersburg and Hallie Agnes McKenna 21 born in Marietta now residing in Pomeroy. Dana Lowell Santers 21 farmer from Albany and Audrey Belle Douglas 22 of Albany. Calvin K. Spires 21 clerk Gallipolis and Ruth E. Thivener 31 matron of Gallipolis.

Pomeroy Richard John Brooks Parkersburg Hallie Agnes McKenna Marietta Dana Lowell Santers Albany Audrey Belle Douglas R. D Calvin K. Spires Gallipolis Ruth E. Thivener

Injured Worker Hurt When Wagon Presses Arm

Conrad Folmer tore down a company house at Forest Bay camp when a high wagon ran over him. He broke his left arm and suffered a scalp wound needing stitches. Dr. Daniels of Pomeroy attended him.

Pomeroy Conrad Folmer Forest Bay Daniels

Appeal Filed Over Civil Suit Against Edward Stalling

Ed ward Stalling filed an appeal in Athens County Common Pleas Court challenging a Phillips Auto Supply Company judgment. The original note was $50 with 7 percent interest from January 28, 1929, tied to a January 6, 1928 note, and a prior Justice of the Peace judgment favored the plaintiff. Bond of $200 was signed by Stalling and G. W. Munn.

Edward Stalling Athens County Common Pleas Court Phillips Auto Supply Company Stalling G. W. Munn Court of Justice of the Peace Felix Riley

Guard Isaacs to be suspended after dawn prison break

J B Isaacs a guard in the penitentiary cell block where five convicts escaped at dawn yesterday will be suspended. Warden P E Thomas announced today.

Columbus U.rp J. B. Isaacs P. E. Thomas

Nujol Promises Recovery After Influenza

An old advertisement touts Nujol as a remedy to combat postflu weakness. It claims daily use restores vigor and optimism, promising more ambition and a return to one’s former self after a trial, urging readers to obtain a bottle now.

Nujol

Watkins Talks on Washington at Pomeroy Church

Damon D. Watkins delivered a Sunday sermon at the Pomeroy Church of Christ on the Christian character of George Washington. He highlighted Washingtons prayer life and discipline, noted church union efforts, and described upcoming denominational merger tendencies across the United States. The Meigs County Men s Christian Club heard about Rev Flora from East End churches bringing a message on Washington, referencing Mt. Vernon, Va.

Pomeroy Damon D. Watkins Pomeroy Church of Christ George Washington Watkins Mr. Watkins Baptist and Christian Churches Baptist Church Lincoln United States Meigs County Flora Mt. Vernon, Va Father Our

Local Social Notes From Cincinnati to Columbus

Mrs. Florence Washburn returns to Cincinnati after visiting her parents in the area. Mrs. W. G. Davis stays in Columbus with daughters Mrs. Ray O'Donnell and Mrs. Co. PD. Dawson. Robert and John Snider return to Point Pleasant after visiting grandparents. Mrs. Will Steiff returns from Columbus after attending the Chicago Grand Opera Company. Miss Kathryn Petty is in DeLand Florida with improving health. Mr. and Mrs. Will Huggins announce a daughter Mary Elizabeth in Lincoln Street. Mrs. Sheets remains at home after hip injury and Syracuse visit.

W. G. Davis Columbus Ray O'Donnell Co. PD. Dawson Robert John Snider Point Pleasant C. Hi. Snider Will Steiff Chicago Grand Opera Company Kathryn Petty DeLand Fla Will Huggins Mingo Junction Lincoln Street Mary Elizabeth Sheets Orville Syracuse

Harvard Sets Fall Football Schedule With Florida Clash

Harvard plans to face Florida next fall while the in state South Carolina team hopes to prevail over the eastern squad as the 1928 lineup returns nearly intact.

Harvard Florida

Couple Vera Lovela Fierce and Eldon D Bolin Wed

Mrs K T Fierce of Trimble Route No 1 announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Vera Lovela Fierce to Eldon D Bolin of Athens. The ceremony was February 13 at the Marietta Methodist parsonage with Rev Frederick Born officiating. The bride, Jacksonville High School class of 1924 graduate, taught in public schools two years. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs Charles D Bolin of Albany Route 9, attended Albany High School and works at Grayson Stove Company Athens. They reside at 30 Brown Avenue Athens.

Believe Golden State Girl Is Moron's Victim

Fear rose in San Francisco over the disappearance of four year old Doris Virginia Murphy last Friday. Police and residents speculated two likely fates: she was lured by a degenerate or taken by her guardian, with authorities noting foul play or serious danger. A third cryptic letter to her foster parents reinforced the degenerate theory.

San Francisco U.P Doris Virginia Murphy Doris E. J. Murphy

Nebraska football player battles illness through season

Marion Broadstone quit school for an operation in February and played the entire football season at Nebraska despite an internal illness.

Marion Broadstone Jack Nebraska

Zemo Jantiseptic Promises Quick Eczema Relief

Zemo is advertised as a safe Jantiseptic liquid that relieves eczema itching and blemishes. It claims rapid clearing of stubborn skin troubles, is odorless and invisible, and available at druggists for 35c 60c or 1.00.

Meeting at School Honors Clark 150th Anniversary

GLOUSTER Feb 20 The Parent-Teacher Association plans its regular meeting Thursday night at the high school auditorium. High school students will present a program commemorating George Rogers Clark’s 150th anniversary in the Northwest Territory during the Revolutionary War. Kiwanis members and wives will attend. Also: Lawrence Wallace visits his mother and plans to move to Santa Fe New Mexico with his brother in law Isaac Rothery and two young nephews.

Glouster Parent-Teacher Association George Rogers Clark Nort-West Kiwanis Club Lawrence Wallace D. W. Wallace Fostoria Isaac Rothery Wallace Santa Fe New Mexico

Jackson County Sheriff Seizes Man Over Illegitimate Child Charge

The Jackson County sheriff took James Trace into custody this week. He was placed under arrest by Marshal Williams and returned to Jackson County to answer a charge of not supporting an illegitimate child.

Glouster Jackson County James Trace Trace Marshal Williams Jackison County

Funeral for James William Seenes Jr. Held in Glouster

Evang list Homer Vian conducted the funeral services for James William Seenes Jr a three year old son of Mr and Mrs William Seenes of near Zanesville Mrs Seenen formerly Hambel from Pisgah community was noted in the report.

Homer Vian James William Seenes, Jr William Seenen Zanesville

Loyal Daughters Class to Meet at Mae McDonald Home

The Loyal Daughters of the Church of Christ in Glouster will gather Thursday at 7 PM at Mrs. Mae McDonald’s residence. All members are urged to attend as announced by officers.

Blanchard takes charge of Blanchard store in Glouster

STORE MANAGER GLOUSTER. Blanchard, who has run the New Straitsville Blanchard store, now oversees the Blanchard store in this city starting this week. He is known to many older locals and once managed a company store at Oakdale under L. D. Lampman, former Nelsonville resident, who owned the Oakdale mine.

Glouster W. R. Blanchard Blanchard New Straitsville Oakdale L. D. Lampman Nelsonville

Dowell Speaks on Washington at Athens School Assembly

Edward Dowell will address Athens High School students with a talk titled Our Indebtedness to George Washington. The 11 to 1 o'clock Friday morning assembly is followed by a base meeting before the final basketball game with Marita High School. Harold Evans of Ohio University will present a play in a forthcoming assembly.

George Washington Edward 5S. Dowell Washington Athens High Schart Maritta High School Harold Evans Ohio University

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