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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1929

Page

2

Masonic Square Club Minstrels Delight Capacity Audiences

Large crowds at Masonic auditorium in Middleport enjoy two nights of shows staged by Pete Mees. The act featured Frank Will as interlocutor with an array of performers and a lively prologue, praised for sparkling entertainment and strong vocal and dance numbers.

Masonic Square Club Pete Mees Middleport Masonic Auditorium Eroy Frank Will Jed Hartinger Heritage Lewis Rol Schwreman Art Rosenbaum Strauss

Hysell Funeral For Former Middleport Resident

A former Middleport resident Arthur Hysell, 40, died Tuesday in Columbus of acute indigestion after falling ill at work. His funeral was held this afternoon at his brother Leo Hysell's home, with burial in Cheshire Grave Hill Cemetery beside his departed parents. He is survived by his brother and several distant relatives.

Middleport Arthur Colum Leo Hysell South Third Avenue James Baptist Church Cheshire Grave Hill

New York Central names road foreman in Middleport change

Middleport announces Frank F. Bowers of Bucy Tus will become the new road foreman of engines on the Southern Division, succeeding Vere Hecox who is promoted to supervisor of fuel and locomotive performances with headquarters in Columbus.

Middleport Frank F. Bowers Bucy- Tus New York Central Vere Hecox Columbus

John Elliott Dies in Pittsburgh Mine Accident

John Elliott, 48, a well known New Haven resident, was killed at Pittsburgh Mine No. 75 in Syracuse while shoveling coal. He was a former mine boss at the Pittsburgh Mine in Minersville and died instantly when caught by a slate fall. He was married with a family and a home in New Haven.

Pomeroy John Elliott New Haven Pittsburgh Syracuse Undertier Ben Ewing Elliott Minersville New Havlen

Two Missouri nurses start new life in Texas

Two years after graduating from Rutland High School Miss Shirley Amos and Miss Hildred Forrest left Dexter to become nurses in San Antonio Texas. They later toured the Pacific coast and returned to Texas where Miss Amos married Army officer Ralph Andrich. The couple honeymooned in North Dakota and visited Grass Run Ohio before moving to San Antonio by way of the Southland.

Dexter Shirley Amos Hildred Forrest Rutland High School West San Antonio Texas Pacific Coast Anos Ralph Andrich Ft. Sam Houston Mr. Andrich North Dakota Ohio Charlies Amos Grass Run Southland

River road favored for Ohio Valley Scenic Highway

Captain EB Dayton Randolph of Reedsville argues Route 7 should follow the river between Pomeroy and Coolville to capture river scenery and farmland, even if it lengthens the trip. Meigs County officials want to extend the road from Apple Grove to Washington County along the river, with state officials backing the move once Meigs County funds are available.

Pomeroy EB. Dayton Randolph Reedsville Meigs County Coolville Randolph Apple Grove Washington County Inc

Skunk Die-Off Reported Near Rutland Illinois

In Rutland Illinois residents report an unusual die off with skunks seen dead in numbers. Frank Wheley found seven dead ones under a toy stack and George Davidson and others have found other deceased fled kittens amid the stretch of illness.

Rutland Feb Frank Wheley George Davidson

Union figures contest vote in Subdistrict No 2 election

N Bengel, secretary treasurer of Subdistrict No 2, District No 6 United Mine Workers, mailed a financial statement to members with election results that are challenged for irregular voting. Campbell leads for president with 445 votes. Thornton leads as vice president with 447. Campbell remains the only incumbent. All local officers except Campbell have been deposed, nullifying the results.

Auto overturns near Meigs Athens line injures travelers

Mrs Roy Ward and son Merrill along with Mrs Chauncey Warner and daughter were in a motor trip to Athens when the Ward car overturned on a slick road beyond the Meigs Athens line. They escaped serious injury though bruised. The car was towed by a wrecking outfit and the group continued by bus to Athens then returned on the New York Central. Also Mr and Mrs Charley Grate moved from Gravel Hill to Barsett property in the First Ward.

Middleport Roy Ward Merrill Chauncey Warner Athens Ward Charley Grate Gravel Hill Barsett First Ward

Middleport Dinner Honors Visiting Ministers

Mrs. Robert W. Harris hosted a Tuesday dinner for guests including Rev. Beave ley of Gallipolis and Rev. C. H. Eichinger of Heath Church. Dr. Beardsley assists with evangelistic meetings at Heath Church this week.

Middleport Robert W. Harris Beaveley Gallipolis C. H. Eichinger Heath Church Beardsley Heath Cchurch

U-Tote Em Store to Convert in Pomeroy and Related Change

Glenroy Ewing proprietor of the U-Tote Em stores in Pomeroy and Middleport says the parent Pomeroy shop will become a U-Tote Em outlet on March and the long standing delivery system will be discontinued.

Pomeroy Glenroy Ewing Pomeroy and Middleport

Olive Tablets Promote Health and Youthful Energy

For twenty years Olive Tablets have helped men and women with stomach troubles pimples listlessness and headaches. A vegetable laxative that acts easily without gripping and cleanses the system to tone the liver. Take Edwards Olive Tablets nightly for better health and appearance. Vic 50c 600 All druggists.

Dr. Edwards Edwards Vic Sme

James H. Clark Named to Post in Columbus

James H. Clark son of Mr and Mrs C W Clark of Pomeroy has been employed by the United States Court in the Federal Building at Columbus as first assistant secretary to J R White the district court clerk. He is a 1927 Pomeroy High School graduate who studied higher accountancy and business administration in Columbus. Clark was chosen for trustworthiness and having worked his way through college at menial tasks.

Pomeroy James H. Clark C. W. Clark Pomeroy Jt United States Court Federal Columbus J. R. White District Court Benson W. Hough Clark Commercial Department Pomeroy High School

Missionary Play The Soldier of the Cross at Church

At the Presbyterian Church in Middleport on Friday February 22 at 7 30 p m the Christian Endeavor Society presents The Soldier of the Cross a missionary play A silver offering will be received Cast includes Richard Cartwright Eber Lewis Mrs Cartwright Frances Dillard Louise Holland Betty Reed Mrs Holland Louise Lewis Mrs Sylvester and more local participants.

Middleport The Presbyterian Church Christian Endeavor Society Richard Cartwright Eber Lewis

Local Society Notes and Event Recap

Louise Talbott and friends gather with Jimmie Buchanan and Pauline Mills among a group including Kath erine Lama and Jean Reed. Mrs. T. J. Sharpley visits Huntington relatives, Marjorie Harris returns from Columbus, and the playlet The Snuggies Family at Woodman Hall draws praise. Cedar Creek Circle raises 25 to 30 dollars despite poor weather.

Louise Talbott Bob Blakely Richard’s Chum Jimmie Buchanan Pauline Mills Louise Jean Reed Helen Earle French China Katherine Lama India Margaret Marshall Japan Africa John Smith George Buchanan Woodman Hall Cedar Creek

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