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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1928

Page

2

Annual Meeting of Middleport Bible Class Noted

The AVomens Bible class of the Prenby dwerian Bible school in Middleport held its annual meeting with a birthday box collection in the church assembly room. The program opened with Scripture and prayer, included talks on the origin of the event, and featured reports on class work and finances. Social time followed the program.

Middleport Avomens Bible Prenbydwerian Bible School FP. “Sivan Lynes Park Woody W. E. Beeson Margaret Park Virgie Corbin Marcus Chambers

License Renewed for Capt Barry De Wolfe on river routes

Captain Barry De Wolfe of the Ohio State Journal in Columbus reports renewal of his pilot and master license for five years between Pittsburgh and Louisville by federal steamboat inspectors. Captain Harry, once of Racine and in river business, has not operated on the river for years and is a son and grandson of famed pilots Capt Dan De Wolfe and Capt Dan De Wolfe.

Pomeroy Barry de Wolfe Ohio State Journal Columbus Pittsburgh Louisville Harry Racine Dan de Wolfe

Meigs County Registrars To Receive Work Vouchers

In Pomeroy on February 26 Meigs County will issue vouchers to 15 of 17 registrars for last year's work as vital statistics officers. Names and amounts include FL G Webster $55.20 Racine. Fred E Philson $29 Rutland. Ben Powell $18.50 Rutland. Mt Sisson $25.25 Middleport. Eastman Jr Pratts Fork $3.75. Grover Christy $81.75 Chester. EH Dodgeon Carpenter $3.25. A Co Brewer Portland $10. J Parker Reedaville $7. BE Parker Tuppers Plains $5. Glen Strong Lasgsville $51.75. J FL Jorday Rutland. FR D I Ray Wilson Harrisonville.

Pomeroy Meigs County G. Webster Fred E. Philson Racine Ben Powell Rutland Sisson Middleport Eastman

Increased Activity Noted In Bridge Work At Week End

Middleport high school's Commercial club showcased its work and program at the high school auditorium Friday evening. Professor Conrad of Ohio University spoke on advertising. The Community club, led by Harry Barnes, praised Superintendent McKay and Principal Howell. The Girls and Boys Glee clubs impressed under Miss Vesta McCoy.

Middlefort Middleport High School Higk Conrad Ohio University Harry Barnes Florence Howell McKay B.M. Howell Glee Club Jala Vesta McCoy

High River Stage Not Slowing New Bridge Progress

Omerey Ohio Feb 75 The Gallipolis bridge project moves forward despite rising river levels. Construction remains rapid with girders painted and cables removed, and the span will overlook the bend from Upper Pomeroy to Middleport. A towboat Victory ascended the Allegheny river to Lock No. 6 carrying stone and cement for the Dravo Contracting dam work. Captain M Berry helmed the vessel.

Omeroy Gallipolis Pecrease Ohio Upper Pomeroy Middleport Point Pleasant-Gallipols Keystone San Jand Supply Company Ohio River Allegheny River Pittsburgh Dravo Contracting Company M. Berry Kanawha

Young Boy Plays Operetta Music in Athens

An 11 year old pupil of Miss Bertha Bridgeman performed an operetta in Athens. Robert Bingman studied for four years under Miss Nelle Mac Gowan at East Side school and played with expression despite difficult passages. The young cast included Lastia as queen and other fairy like heralds with colorful costumes and a needed encore.

Joe Gill Boris Woolley Littl James Person Phyl ‘Rink Andresica Robert Bingman Athens Robert Bertha Bridgeman East Side Plan Nelle MacGowan Ater Hin Lastia Ant

Oberlin Professor to Speak at Ohio Meeting

At the March meeting of the Ohio branch of the A A M W Professor Florence Fiteh of Oberlin College will be the final speaker. She will recount the Palestine peasant girl story in first person and in the peasant’s costume. Professor Fitch will be the guest of A A U W members while in Athens. The match meeting honors the university senior.

Ohio University Florence Fiteh Bibléa Literature Oberlin College Fiteh Pronemor Fitch A. AU. W

Mother Anna Runion dies in Coolville at 72

Mrs. Anna Runion 72 mother of Mrs. J A Persons of this place died early yesterday at her daughter Mrs Fred Runion Bunion home in Coolville after a brief illness following a quilting session. Funeral will be in Coolville Sunday afternoon with burial in Carthage cemetery.

Pomeroy Anna Bunion J. A. Persons Fred Bunion Coolville Persons Byron Bing Runion

Cheshire Man Graduates in Army Clerical Course

Cor poral Omer C. Ballard of Cheshire, son of Mrs. Lena Ballard, completed the nineteen week clerical course for enlisted specialists at Fort Monroe. The program trains battery and regimental clerks in office duties with assignments across the Coast Artillery, including overseas posts in the Panama Canal zone and the Philippines.

Middleport Omer C. Ballard Coast Artillery Fort Evatts Lena Ballard Cheshire Fort Monroe Military Headawar Mors Fis Nate Lane

Speeding Charge Hits Herman Luckoff in Trimble Township

Herman Luckoff of Ginster was fined $10 and $13.80 in costs after arraignment before Magistrate Charles Wilson in Trimble township Friday. The arrest was made by Fred Heckeffle.

Herman Luckoff Ginster Arra Ead Charles Wilson Trimble Township Wriday Fred Heckeffle O

Meigs County Adopts Inmate Care Policy Shift

Meigs County votes to remove feeble minded inmates from Columbus and Orient institutions and house them at the county infirmary and Children’s Home. Five will move Monday from Columbus with four more from Orient to follow. The worst cases remain in place for now.

Pomeroy Meigs County Columbus Orient

Foul Shooting Contest Slated in Meigs County

Syracuse high school hosts a county wide foul shooting contest at 7 PM in the K of P hall. Over 40 contestants will aim for silver medals while scores are certified to World Wide Free Throw Tournament in Charleston. Entries possible via Mr Finnagan at Syracuse.

Meigs County Emtrece Finnagan Syracuse

State relief kitchen opens in Hobson for children

A relief kitchen was set up in Hobson on Friday by the state to feed children. A state guard officer met with Mayor Harley on Thursday to perfect arrangements.

Middleport Hobson State Guard Mayer Harley

Masonic Square Club Holds Monthly Meeting with Program

The Masonic Square club gathered Friday evening at the Masonic hall auditorium for the monthly session. Members and families enjoyed a program and dancing as the main activities.

Masonic Square Club Ruiddleport Masonic Hall

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