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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1927

Page

2

Meigs County Names Deputy Sheriff and Local Movements

Delbert Welker and Lincoln Hill are named deputy sheriffs of Meigs county effective March 1, replacing interim arrangements. EH Morris resumes duties as courthouse custodian in early March. The report also notes local residents traveling to Delaware, Cleveland, Columbus, and Parkersburg for visits, business, or medical reasons, with several names listed.

Jig Y Omeroy Delbert Welker Lincoln Hill Meigs County Well Sherif EH. Morris

Chick Raisers Learn Six Key Points at Meigs County Meeting

Meigs county chick raisers heard poultry specialist Re Cray of Ohio State University outline six essential steps for profitable flock growth. Emphasis on buying vigorous chicks before May, thorough cleaning, fresh sod for brooders, clean litter, complete ration, and separate rearing from old stock to produce healthy pullets and reduce disease.

Pomeroy Meigs County RE. Cray Ohio State University Ohio

Daughter Born in Middleport Janet Lowse announced

Birth notice from Middleport reports the arrival of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Russell. The child is named Janet Lowse and is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Werner. Mrs. Lee Russell is a Middleport High School graduate of 1926.

Middleport Lee Russell Janet Lowse John Werner Leo Russell Middleport High School

Sayres Announce Middleport Birth Emily Joan

Mr and Mrs Ralph Sayre announce the birth of a daughter Emily Joan born Thursday evening. She is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs GF Hoffman of Middleport.

Middleport Ralph Sayre Emily Joan Gf, Hoffman

Conference Attends Baptist Church Event

A small conference held Thursday at the Baptist church drew about six dozen attendees from churches in Pomeroy Gallipoli Rutland Albany and other districts.

Middleport Baptist Church Thursdis Thayet Pomeroy Gallipoli Ruttand Albony

Plans Made For Play In Middleport

Plans are underway for a play backed by the American Legion members in Middleport. The production will be staged soon with Melma J Laden directing. Funeral services for Ader Suartz of Lancaster were held at 2 p.m. yesterday at Mrs James Beam’s home in Lancaster, with burial in West Upton Street Cemetery.

Middleport Beh Lemion Melma J. Laden Ader? Suartz of Lancaster James Beam South High Street Methodist Episcopal Church of Weat Upton Street

Hospital Notes and Social Items From Pomeroy Bend

Born to Mr and Mrs George Bean at 106 Stranken avenue a daughter on Monday. H H Brannon died Tuesday morning after being admitted Monday. Miss Bernies Kayser underwent appendectomy Tuesday and is convalescing. Thomas Wilson of 12 Congress street left for home Friday. Loyal Woman's Class hosted by Mrs RH BH Loughead in Middleport. Names James Binderbasin and others listed.

Wilson Norris Athens P. L. Peoples B. F. Barnhill Delaware Charles Jeffers Meigs County Mr. Jeffers Delawaare David Owens GalHpolis Lunna Owens Holzer Hospital George Bean Stranken Avenue H. H. Brannon Bernies Kayser Thomas Wilson Congress Street Oc T. Clester Mra Sarah Merrifield Hill Millfield Earl Woodgerd Baby Carpenter C. G. Knight Albany William Walker Henry West Everett Stewart New Marshfield RH. BH. Loughead Middleport Church of Christ James Binderbasin Jacksonville

Galbranner Funeral Rites Set in Columbus

W. F. Galbranner longtime Middleport resident and assistant night superintendent for N. C. Lines died of heart trouble in Columbus. A farewell gathering at the Opera House honored him with a watch. The body will be brought to Athens noon today for services at Clarks Chapel Church at 1 p.m. Burial in nearby cemetery. Survivors include wife Mrs. Willum Sprague and relatives in Athens, Columbus, Croton, and Croton R. D. 4.

Madayvening W. F. Galbranner Columbus N. C Athens Clarks Chapel Adwlning Sprague Amay Brown T Street Eng R. D Justin Brown W A. Brown Croton

Inherit Estate From Annis Brown in York Township

Probate court values Annis Brown estate at 1125 with no debts. It will pass to six children Fred Norman May Bess Nelile Anderson Fern Anderson Charles Brown Helen Holmes, with no inheritance tax due. James Perry Wood receives 26 shares of Missouri Pacific stock from Ellen V. Wood. Will of Willard A Story admitted. Mr Story left real estate in Athens county.

Annis Brown York Township Fred Norman May Bess Nelile Anderson Fern Anderson Charles Brown Helen Holmes James Perry Wood Missouri Pacific Railroad Ellen V. Wood Willard A. Story Ross County Willard F. Story Story Athens County

Moving entertainment draws five hundred Troy schools

On February 26 the i Troy Civic association hosted all Troy township schools and nearby Upp ers Plains and Little Hocking at a moving feature show titled Dimomacy. Five to six hundred pupils attended, filling the auditorium. Ladies were honored at a 6 o’clock dinner hosted by Mrs Edward Alden in honor of Washington's birthday with guests including Mrs Haris Dye and others.

Edward Alden Washington Barthday Haris Dye Raymond Walden R. F. Wolf H. Chapman

Local Social Notes and Obituaries Highlight Week

Mrs Clyde Parrish and others hostesses named. Ralph Hawk appeared before Mayor White for drunkenness with New Year’s offense. fine 22.36 paid. Mrs Harve Calaway, 26, dies at Wood Street home. funeral Sunday at 1 pm. Albert Swartz funeral at Lancaster. guests include Rex Boggs and W Stout. Various visits by Mr and Mrs Ford, Belpre, Parkersburg, Bethany, and Western Pennsylvania snow report.

Ralph Hawk White Constable Weaver Costa Harve Calaway Wood Street Marsellus Snyder I. C. Taylor Ora Etta Dunfee Florine Frame G. A. Gunder Albert Swartz Lancaster Ivan Frost Chillicotte Charles Ford Ford Harpold Belpre C. J. White Rex Boggs W. ©. Stout Parkersburre Utsday Amos Place Bethany Sophronia Tilton C. F Parkersburg J. EB. Berrows Carl Yagala Western Pennsylvania Yagala

Contests Planned for Rural High Schools of Athens County

Details for the seventh annual rural high school field meet and oratorical and music contests were set at an executive committee meeting. The field events will run April 22, 1927, at the Athens county fairgrounds starting at 9 20 in the morning with a noon intermission. Bouts include boys sprints and field events and girls dash and relay events plus a teamwork drill.

Athens County Athens County Fair Grounds

Merry Makers Club Hosts Bridge Evening and Gossip

Mrs Roy Rubie entertained the Merry Makers club at her West Hurbur street home Friday with bridge and lunch. Guests included Mrs C Abel Mrs Merle Wermmueler Mrs Harry Tramas and Mrs Herbert Shriner.

Roy Rubie Merry Makers West Hurbur Street Greee Shimer Willard Sprankel Deck Marietta Shriner C. Abel Merle Wermmueler Harry Tramas Decker Lawrence Derry Herbert |Shriner

Bridge on State hill south of Union Furnace may be rebuilt

County commissioners and railroad officials met Friday after the bridge over State hill south of Union Furnace collapsed due to prolonged wet weather. Officials discussed rebuilding options including a wooden structure and may conduct a traffic survey on the crossing.

Logan State Hill Union Furnace W. L. Roller Thomas He-Donough Thei T Bel Rarge

Store Entered Logan Theft At Midway Service Station

A break in at the Midway service station north of Enterprise led to the theft of candy tobacco and auto accessories valued at 25 dollars. Entry was through a south side window. Traffic Officer Joe Farbeam investigated and a clue reportedly led to an arrest. Farbeam previously arrested two men after a late night robbery attempt at the same station.

Logan Midway Enterprise Don Feathers Joe Farbeann Fle 1S Farbeam

Sunday Radio Concerts By Beethoven And More

Radio listings detail a Sunday concert schedule with Beethoven pieces on KGO and WRAY and other stations. Soprano Haida Lashansha and violinist Godfrey Ludion are featured, plus numerous orchestral and opera programs across stations including KGWNTE, KNEA, WES, KDKA, WLS, WTAM and more.

Beethoven Rey KGO Godfrey Ludion Oclub Haida Lashansha Atwater Kent WRAY Iselorkh Kgwnte Uftle Symphony Arte-Tra Canerre Marion Talhey Arte RADIO Gossil Oper Dewes Man Stallion What Sen Atatrons Arbagian American Union J Insinnatte Ahjah WPG Atlantiel City Wie Knea WES WRAL Sandman Circle KDKA WLS WGY Behenectady WTAM Ance WEAR Iiate KDA Sporin WIA Wizak Mate WWI WHAM WIAW

Sunday Radio Features Highlight Diverse Musical Programs

Sunday radio listings showcase a wide array of music and church services across stations. Performers include Hulda Leshanisha soprano at WCCO Minneapolis and various orchestras, quartets, and dance bands across WHAS WJZ and WEAF with church services and concert broadcasts throughout the day.

WEAF Hulda Leshanisha WCCO Minneanassis Sexsdius Tae Spiscopel Church Arsfut WSAT Presbyterian Church Envice Christian Church Gersim WU4 Haptise Church Aeresee WCAL Ayntgerte Ner Lee Toe Tron and Healy Pridericon Finaece WLW Offen WIEAM I Smaltul Young Treopies Young Treopies Conferinde WETM WAM KDA Oigan WAV Ofganiom WGY Orsin Veapera Witk WIA WIAX WLS Little Brown Church WTAM Wiz Godfrey Ludlow Orewan Edward Eawes WSM WHAS WSCA WJZ EDICA Atwater Kent Hour WIAM WHAI WWE WEREM WIR Sam'n Henry Whale Rick Locke WOC Little Symphony Orchestra

Local visiting and court actions reported in Ohio and Georgia

Athens visitors Stewarts and Spaldings hosted at Frank Robinson’s home while L I Cook traveled to Marietta for business. C. Stewart rushed to Columbus for his ill daughter Mrs A Wiseman. In Belmont County jail a planned early morning breakout was averted and two men and a girl were arrested on conspiracy charges.

Wire Gus Spalding Mace Lianzabeth Allesture Athens Frank Robinson L. I Cook Marietta S'riday Bid Ensler 1Ehildren Mary Roberta J. C. Stewart Columbus A. Wiseman ST. Clairsville

Obituary: Nelsonville Woman Dies After Illness

Mrs Courtney died Thursday evening at the family home in Nelsonville after months of illness. Burial will be at Greenlawn cemetery. She was married there for many years and leaves her husband and six children. Sixteen mines work Saturday.

Christian Church Neldsonville Greenlawn Cemetery Mra Courtney Nelsonville

Miners Work Saturday In Chauncey Valley

Sixteen men were marked up for work Saturday and sixteen were in operation Friday in the Chauncey valley. Mines listed include Chauncey Coal Company and Jewett on Batley Run, Home Coal Company at Chauncey, Mine No. 119 at Millfield. Brown of The Plains suffered a stroke. Joseph I. Brown, The Plains, had a stroke reported serious. Max Willard infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Johnson buried at Circle Hill Greenlawn cemetery.

Auncey Chauncey and Chauncey Coal Company Jewett’s Batley Run Home Coal’ Company Chauncey Millfield New York Coal Company Max Willard Jacks Johnson Circle Hil Greenlawn

Homebound Shaner Couple Return to Millfield Residence

Chauncey Feb 26. Mr and Mrs John Shaner, once bed confined at relatives Lower Plains, returned home of Mr Shaner's parents in Millfield. Mrs Shaner had two weeks with appendicitis and Mr Shaner is recuperating from injuries after being thrown fifty feet by an engine in Corning yards where he worked as a brakeman.

John Shaner Plains Millfield Chauncey Shaner Arthur Burchfield Lower Plains Mr. Shaner George Shaner Corning

Box Social at The Plains High to Aid School Orchestra

A Monday evening box social and supper at The Plains High School gym will raise funds to support music for the high school and community orchestra. The Plains community orchestra will provide entertainment during the event.

Chauncey the Plains

Funeral attendance announced for Mrs Henry Courtney

The Courtney family of Chauncey will attend the funeral of their sister in law and aunt Mrs Henry Courtney this Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Attendees include Mer. and Ge John Shafter Harvey Courtney Canton Courtney Rev. Gilbert B Courtney Ralph Brown Guy Brookins Hoyt Courtney Luther Cruikshank Jennie Courtney and others from Chauncey.

Chauncey Mer John Shafter the Plains Harvey Courtney Canton Courtney Gilbert B Courtney Ralph Brown Guy Brookins Hoyt Courtney Luther Cruikshank Jennie Courtney Henry Courtney Suneary

Pythian Sisters Chauncey to Initiate at Pleasant View Temple

Pleasant View Temple in Chauncey will host a Tuesday evening Initiation for Pythian Sisters. All degree staff members are asked to attend dressed in white, followed by a social hour and refreshments.

Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters of

Plains Aid Meets at The Paine Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Methowist Episcopal church at The Paine held a full day meeting on Wednesday with members including Mr. George Cochran Mrs. George Smith Mrs. William Hamer Mrs. Thomas Cade and others. The Seventh Day Adventist church in Chauncy WH will host a bake sale and bazaar all day Monday at the Green building on Main Street to benefit the church.

Plains Aid Ladies’ Aid Society Methowist Episcopal Church the Paine George Cochran George Smith William Hamer Thomas Cade Zine Courtn Theodore Nagle J. Hawk Frank Smith Harry Porter John Martin Robert McAlllater Pereas Women Seventh Day Adventist Church Chauncy Miuil Street

Local visits and family care noted in Lower Plains

Mr and Mrs Robert Hawk visited Columbus relatives for a few days. Pauline Tripplett from Columbus came after her husband’s death and stayed with Mrs Hawk. William Sanderson and daughter Betty Ann visited the Mc Harg home in the area. Arthur Burchfield spent time in Millfield at the Shaner home. Clarence Stage took a trip to Columbus to bring Mrs Stage home from a hospital where she has been recovering after surgery for six weeks.

Columbus Marcus Harris Orleene Smith Charleston Mise Smith Josephine Curtis Clara Belle Bodhina Leland Lawton Edgar Tucklerman Alliens William Hooper Holland Estle Hemesia Pearl Street W. E Mr. Barth Athena Dewvaertar Lower Plains Robert Hawk Pauline Tripplett William Sanderson Betty Ann Nelsonville Russell McHarg Arthur Burchfield Millfield George Shane

Puts New Life Into Dust and Tired Skin Remedy

An advertisement claims a facial powder restores dull tired skin by removing dirt and oil and prevents blackheads. The product suggests rubbing on the face before bed to improve pores and promote a good night’s rest.

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