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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1928

Page

2

Middleport council holds first meeting under Mayor Marley

Middleport, Jan. 5. The new town council convened with Mayor Marley presiding. All members attended. appointments created committees for street water and light finance fire and ordinance. Stewart named solicitor and Miller as fire chief. Williams elected president pro tem. Bond approved. Mayer resigned as mayor and joined police, new deputy and night watchman hired.

Middleport Marley Dillard C. L. Brooks BF. Faltz Wiliam Michael Oscar Mossman J. H. Williams Brooks Fultz Williams Michae Mossman Sissan Harley Street Dale Falmer Connect J. 4. Williams HH. P. Mayer Council Wecon Avery Kamer Bronks Bir Stewart Mire Vegor J. J. J. Hartinger Abe Council

Ice heavy stop river navigation slows on Ohio river

Heavy ice grips the river near Pomeroy delaying navigation and preventing ferries from venturing out. News notes skaters and teams across the river, bridges under construction, and a funeral at Negse Settlement with local attendees.

Pomeroy Open Net Game Delivers Bitter Finish

Jan 5 report from Pomeroy describes an open net game between Pomeroy and a local squad on the court. The match featured lively play and a decisive late lead by Pomeroy with key contributions from a player named Magan. The story mentions a MeMaster family link and notes a funeral service for a MeMaster relative at M. J. church with burial at Miles cemetery.

Pomeroy Kgue Domeroy MeMaster Willam MeMaster M. J. Church Miles

Woman Dies In Fatal Early Morning Incident

A woman died after an early morning incident near a church in Lanentreth area. Police reported the victim succumbed to injuries at the scene with investigators awaiting further details as the investigation continues.

Unclear Entry From June Evening at Winterhill

Fragmentary report from Racuse mentions an eight dollar amount and a personal connection involving a wife, with damaged names and places. Context is unreadable and no distinct event can be confirmed.

Syracuse Hosts Cheater Teams on Pomeroy Court

On Thursday evening next week, the Syracuse teams will face the Stalwart Cheater squads on the Pomeroy court, counted as Syracuse's home door.

Syracusans Pomeroy Court Syracuse

County commissioners name Henry Seiden dog warden

The county commissioners appointed Henry Seiden as dog warden for six months at 100 dollars per month. He must furnish his own conveyance. A large gathering of unlicensed dogs is planned until January 20 after which unlicensed dogs will be executed or disposed of upon payment of licenses. The action follows local license laws and penalties.

Pomeroy Aligs County Henry Seidenable

Plan Meetings for Farmers Expert to Talk Four Cases Before Courts

County fair bureau plans four farmer meetings next week with M V Bade sey an Ohio State University fertilizer expert. He will lecture on crop needs and fertilizers across Morrisonville Bedford Hemlock Grove Dyesville Portland with Meigs farmers in attendance. Bailey to discuss soils and conditions. The gatherings mark first such talks for these communities amid local recognition for Kreisler.

Pomeroy Jan Pari Bureau M. V. Badesey Ohio State University Morrisonville Bedford Hemlock Grove Dyesville Portland

Local note hints at names and a time in Middleport second page

Fragmentary OCR mentions Middleport at 2 o clock in the afternoon and a person alias Diusy Low. Continued on page three.

Middleport Shin Hing Diusy Low

Logan Socials Highlight Volunteer Efforts and Gatherings

Entries describe a Logan hostesses event for the Child Conservation League with a four course lunch and a discussion led by Mrs Frasure Sloan and Warner. Another gathering at Mrs Beotch’s home features mask contests and socializing as Mrs Kister’s busts entertainment is noted.

Logan Fret Kr Child Conservation League Jesse Frasure Seth Sloan Donald Warner Ki Iz Saye Jan Kister Prank Beotch Misa Helen

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