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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1928

Page

2

Divorce Cases Set for Weekend and Next Week

E ROY Feb 28 Judge F low and a court panel plan uncontested divorces this week with jury trials beginning Saturday March 10 and continuing Tuesday. Judge Crow notes bar association needs. library committee to meet County commissioners on fees and uniformity. Court lists include Foley vs Kerns March 7 Bing case March 6 Raymond age March 5 Osby Martin March 8 Scott ner March 9 and Allen Jones from a low-end county constituency.

E Roy F. Low Eiet Sons Crow Bar Association Curtle Reed Columbus Peoples Miller Dana Peoples Foley Kerns Bing Case Raymond Age Osby Martin Scottner Worstell Anten Allen Jones

POMEROY Independent tourney picks and local notices

At the Jose of the Independent tourney an all tour team was selected by a committee of Stark Kuntz and Leif First Team includes Watkins DeMolay forward with Pomeroy K P captain and Pritchard DeMolay guard Second Team lists Zimmerman Hutchinson Custer Nellis and other players. Neva Howell files a divorce suit against Arthur Howell alleging abuse and fear. Relatives and neighbors visit and travel notes cover small-town events and road troubles.

Agitators Address Crowds of Striking Miners

Reports from Biases Feb 28 describe agitators addressing crowds of striking miners while an adjutant and others observed nearby. The fragment mentions a bowling tournament ending February 28 with teams Vernon Columbus Find Newark competing, though details are unclear.

Biases Frank Henderson Com- Isis Ohio Vernon Columbus Find Newark Pin Knights

Countywide group forms relief network in Meigs County

POMEROY Feb 28 A countywide relief association formed at the courthouse to gather funds and supplies for destitute residents. The group will coordinate kitchens in Pomeroy Middleport and Silver Run and recruit township representatives to manage county aid for hungry children and families under 16 and other vulnerable cases.

Pomeroy Park Street Middleport Silver Run National Guard Board of Education Leach Relief Association Bedford Township E. W.o'brien Pratts Fork Chester Frank Gaul Columbia W. R. Holcomb Carpenter Lebanon Township Fred Wilcoxen W. H. Hayman Olive Township Charles Perry Reedsville Orange Township George Pearman Sumner Rutland Russell Salem Township Hurley Nelson Langsville Scipio Township Jesse Douglas Albany Sutton Township W. J. Kreider Racine Jap Grate M. A. White F. C. Weed A. V. Howell Charles N. Wagner iThe

Kennedy Narrowly Escapes After Car Hit by Engine

Middleport on February 23 reports Bill Kennedy of A. B. Bingham narrowly escaped injury when his new coupe was struck by a freight engine at the Hobson crossing Saturday evening. The engine pushed the car about 50 feet, wrecking it. Kennedy was uninjured and praised the outcome as luck that spared his life.

Middleport Bill Kennedy A. B. Bingham Hobson Crossing Kennedy

Dorcas Society Meets at Mrs Mygatt's Home Weeknight

The Dorcas society of the Baptist church met at Mrs J M Mygatt's home Monday evening. After business, a pleasing program followed by social time. Nearby family movement included A W Giles visiting in Columbus and Lima. Mrs W G Davis traveling between Miami Cincinnati and Columbus. Mrs Bell of Huntington visiting relatives. and Mrs A H Armstrong seriously ill with family awaiting her recovery.

Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church J. M. Mygatt A. W. Giles Columbus L. Crary Davis L. C. Davis Lima Remus W. G. Davis Miami Fla Ray O'Donnell Cincinnati C. A. Crary Davis Middleport Bell of Huntington H. E. Thomas E. M. Harrah A. H. Armstrong Mabel Smith

Half Million Union Workers Idle in Nation Wide Slump

The American Federation of Labor estimates more than 500 000 union workers are unemployed, with Eastern and northern middle western cities hardest hit. Baltimore Buffalo Cleveland Detroit New York and Philadelphia report 25 to 33 percent jobless, while Chicago is the only large city showing a decrease.

Washington American Federation of Labor Baltimore Buffalo Cleveland Detroit New York Philadelphia Chicago

Moving Van Reminds of Anderson Family Move

A large Columbus moving van in Middleport on Monday recalled the hasty relocation of the late Harry Anderson and his family from Middleport to Columbus. The family says breakfast was cooked in Middleport and supper in Columbus, describing it as the quickest move possible.

Middleport Columbus Harry Anderson

Banquet for Middleport boosters honors NY Central officials

The Past Chiefs association hosted a banquet in Middleport to honor New York Central lines officials. W. S. O'Brien Dr. S. B. Taylor C. L. Lewis Jr. J. B. Chadwick Leroy Allebach T. J. Munich and R. L. Milbourne attended. The event boosted town pride and added several new members. Dinner was free for new enrollees and 65 covers were set. The program featured talks by dignitaries and town leaders plus music from Pete's Pipers and a saxophone arrangement by four players.

Middleport Chiefs’ Association New York Central Lines O’brien B. Taylor C. L. Lewis, Jr J. B. Chadwick Leroy Allebach T. J. Munich R. L. Milbourne

Woman Dies In Orange Township After Stroke

Mrs. Jemima Young, 65, wife of Albert Young, died at her Silver Ridge home in Orange township on Saturday afternoon after suffering a stroke the previous Monday. She did not regain consciousness. She is survived by her husband seven daughters and two sons. Funeral services were held Monday at Mt. Herman church with Rev. Storer officiating and burial followed in a nearby cemetery.

Pomeroy Jemima Young Albert Young Silver Ridge Orange Township

Birthday Party Honors David Ohlinger with Seven Candles

Mrs. W. P. Ohlinger hosted a Friday after school celebration for her son David turning seven. About a dozen children attended and brought gifts as ice cream and cake were served at five o clock.

W. P. Ohlinger Wantil David

February 29 Pays Visit the First After Four Years

February 29 returns after four years, the rare day celebrated in newspapers and by readers of the Messenger. The announcement invites readers born on February 29 to send their names for display, and one reader shares a quirky approach of celebrating on February 28 until midnight for a true Leap Day birthday.

Messenger

Tommy Loughran Sets Vaudeville Tour After Title Defense

Light heavyweight champion Tommy Loughran will embark on a months long vaudeville tour before returning to defend his title. He plans a circuit of engagements across various cities and venues to promote the sport and raise his public profile.

Tommy Loughran

Miner Returns From Orient Reports Closures

An tone Vollmer has returned to this city from Orient Til where he has been employed for several months. He reports mining conditions bad in that locality and several that have been working are closing down.

Glouster Antone Vollmer Orient Til

Mrs Hatfield and family join Hatfield at Philo Mercantile

Mrs F I Hatfield and children travel to Philo to join Mr Hatfield who runs Philo Mercantile company. He had closed his Lamborn building store in Glouster and may reopen if miners and operators reach a deal. Merle Danford returns to Trimble High School after a month in Fort Lauderdale with her father.

Glouster F. 1.Hatfield Philo Hatfield Merle Danford Trimble Giouster High School Danford Fort Lauderdale Fla

Hunter and Hennessey Favored in South Florida Finals

Francis Hunter and John Hennessey led entry to the finals of the South Florida Tennis Tournament after easy first round victories. Both players dominated, losing only a single game between them as they advanced.

South Florida Francis Hunter John Hennessey Indianapolis

Pape's Cold Compound Claims Quick Cure

An advertisement touts a plain white tablet named Pape's Cold Compound that supposedly cures a cold within hours with no after-effects. It claims the drug costs 35 cents and is sold by every druggist.

Pape

Two Charged With Theft At Glouster Opera House

In Glouster on February 28 Will Kinney and Frank Jennings pleaded guilty to burglary and larceny after detectives traced a midnights theft of silk dresses valued at 600 dollars, a beaded strand 50 dollars, a gold watch, rings, and a .32-20 revolver. They were bound over to the grand jury on $1,000 bonds and jailed in Athens. The loot was hidden in five places east of Blackwood. Jennings implicated Kinney after a confession obtained by Detective Sachs. The drill from the Ohio Collieries site was also recovered and traced to Kinney.

Glouster O. F. Sachs Columbus Will Kinney Frank Jennings Gormley Athens Marshal Williams Fred Heck Glouster Opera House Show Company Columbus Detective Agency Jennings Blackwood Sachs Sacha Ohio Colleries Company Kinney Wallace Fultz Fultz James Jewell Jewell George Love Ohio Collieries Company

Itching Torture Relief with Zemo Treatment Ad

One safe dependable treatment for eczema itching promises quick relief. Zemo soothes irritated skin, clears pimples, rashes and blotches, and is easy to apply anytime. Available in 350, 6c and 1.00 price options.

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Pomeroy Briefs Charles G. R. McGhee Daughyn Kim W. T. Barnett Re, Barnett Rooks McGhee Foster Bean Guysville Herman Lohse Zaleski J. C. Chase Charlies N. Wagner F. O .Weed S. M. Russell W. 3. Kreider Elberfeld Martin Elberfeld Meigs County Ohio State University New York Central ‘Lines J. B. Parson National Military Hospital Dayton FE. W. Handley Pittsburgh S. Adams Ed Herder Arthur Botces Betty Sue Johnston Jessie Johnston Phil Lewis Gibbs W. F. Kepler Charles Kepler Anna Mae Carrier Carl Groom J. W. Carrier South Fifth Street Mrs. F. 1. Hatfield Mr. Hatfield Sommer’s Store Haney- Goodrich Co So. Court St Drill Hall J Cheney & Co Toledo Anema Shari Perfume Pharmacy Iticura Yu Med Cuticura Proust United States Canada England Australia Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation Malden, Mass Icard
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