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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1927
Page
2
Chauncey January 12 The congregation of the First Christian church extended a call to the Rev Homer E B Wing of Indianapolis. The church, previously without a minister, heard Mr Vian preach here two weeks ago and he is described as a singer and musician and was highly recommended.
Two accidents from the first big snow in Middleport injure youths. Harry Gosnay, 14, was struck by an automobile while riding a fill sled behind a machine and needed stitches for a deep head gash. Mancl Parfitt broke a finger when his sled collided with another on the Middleport Hill.
Dor DeWolfe, 73, of Syracuse, died Tuesday morning after a two week illness. He piloted the Champion No. 3 ferry between Pomeroy and Mason City and served as captain on Ohio river trades. Survived by four children Harry, Will, Mae, and Don. Funeral plans not announced.
J E Van Bersehot of Chicago met with Pomeroy business men at the Emington hotel to reorganize the Kiwanis club. The original Pomeroy Middleport Kiwanis club was the initial group. Strong enthusiasm was shown at the meeting.
John P. Gilliland, an 81 year old Civil War veteran, died Monday evening at his Middleport home after a year long battle with stroke related illness. Funeral services were held today at 2 PM with burial in Beech Grove cemetery, Pomeroy.
Services at the Presbyterian church in Middleport on Sunday January 16 include a morning sermon by Rev. Skinner on Christ s Priestly Intercession and Benefits On Us, an evening talk on The Curse of Ages and Eighteenth Amendment, Sunday school at 9 15 a m, Christian endeavor at 6 p m on How To Develop Our Devotional Life, and Wednesday midweek prayer meeting in the Christian Life.
January 12 report from Middleport notes a Monday evening gathering at the Allen Hall where the regular business routine was carried out and no major actions were recorded.
Pomeroy January 12. After an order by Mayor C J Hess yesterday afternoon Butternut avenue from Second Street to Fugate's Store was roped off to provide a safe place for town children to coast. The mayor ordered the measure to protect youth during the winter activity.
Mayor Hess plans to close a street to traffic after noting reckless behavior by children using autos. Allowing free use of the street led to annual accidents, and the move seeks to prevent further incidents.
The community concert will be held at the Masonic temple in Middleport on January 21. Local talent will perform solos duets and recitations with violin harp and piano selections. Middleport High School Glee Club will present several numbers.
Announcement reports the marriage of Harry Tipton to Lucille Wolfe in Middleport on Monday afternoon. The bride, formerly of Gallipolis, was married at the parsonage by Rev Eichinger of the M E church.
Mrs Elizabeth Berg of Middleport wed David Chase 77 of Middleport in a Tuesday ceremony at the parsonage conducted by Rev Eichinger of the M E church. The couple have long belonged to the local church.
Pomeroy January 12 The county board of education will meet at the office of C N Wagner county school superintendent on Saturday January 15 to reorganize the board.
A meeting of patrons from Forest Run Morning Star and Banner school districts is set for this evening at the Forest Run church to organize a Parent-Teacher association.
Ethel Walburn sues Sherd Walburn for divorce on grounds of wilful absence. They were married in June 1920. A D Russell represents Mrs. Walburn.
Application was made Monday afternoon to probate the will of J F Jividen of Syracuse. Jividen served as president of the Pomeroy Mason ferry company and was a well known Syracuse farmer.
Elizabeth Wise of Middleport will entertain members of the Loyal Bereans faith group at her Second street home on Thursday evening populated by church members and local residents seeking companionship and fellowship.
Lelia Hawkins entertained members of her 500 club at her Second street home Monday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Lou Burford Mrs. Walter Harris Mrs. Emma Welch Mrs. Otto Larrick Mrs. R. B. Laughead Mrs. Owen Rust Mrs. R. C. Windsor Mrs. Sullivan Sayre Mrs. Ford Hawkins Mrs. Ben Fultz Mrs. Helen Elberfeld and Mrs. Lula Mason. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Helen Eberfeld and Mrs. Lou Burford.
Mrs Garen Stansbury of Middleport entertained members of her bridge club at her Grant street home on Tuesday. Attendees included Mrs D B Hartinger, Mrs H L Ward, Mrs Rodney Downing, Mrs J B Downing, Mrs W G Davis, Mrs Pete Klein, Mrs C F Rathburn and Mrs Heritage Lewis.
The Literary club of Middleport will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs Carl Hobart on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Wright McCroba Mrs Ralston Russell and daughter Dorothy Eva Faris Mrs Edith Hartinger Mr and Mrs Patrick Lochary and Helen Lochary visited in Athens on Monday. Mr and Mrs Vernon Hull returned from Parkersburg. Curt Hamilton has been ill. Mrs John Leitwiler returned to Parkersburg ending a short visit with relatives. Mrs Leo Carrol Logan visits with Mrs Earl McKinney and Mrs Herb Giles Middleport.
H. W. Craig left Tuesday for Ravenswood on a business visit. Mr. Graves is ill at his son Pearl Graves home on Pearl Street. Lula Mae Ashley improves after two weeks illness. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Miller visit relatives at Magnetic Springs. E. M. Walcot was in town on business Tuesday. Mary Wogan Letart is dining with Mrs. Bil- this week.
Mr and Mrs Dave Farmer and H L Ward returned Monday evening from a business visit in Columbus. Mayor Giles is confined to his home on Hudson street with influenza. Mrs Thompson Rutland is visiting Mrs Paul Bean for a few days. Lindsey Lyons returned Monday from Huntington due to a relative’s illness. Martha Robson is ill at her Second street home with pneumonia. Mrs Ben Ervin Charleston is spending the week with relatives. Mrs Clara Fitch is confined to her Second street home with influenza. Robert Dailey is confined to his Fourth street home. R P Gilligan Charleston was a business visitor Tuesday. Arthur Brown Columbus visited Tuesday. Ralph FE Roberts Chillicothe was a visitor Tuesday. A T Townsend Columbus was a business visitor Tuesday.
Dr. H J Holcombe district superintendent of the M E churches preached at the Middleport church Sunday evening and spoke at the Rutland church Sunday morning outlining church work and priorities for the denomination.
Laura B. Norman of Salem township had her will probated yesterday in the Meigs County Court. Henry Norman was named as executor.
An old advertisement promotes CRANE'S LAXITIVE-QUININE COLD TABLETS to relieve a cold overnight and claims neglect leads to pneumonia. It also advertises CRANE'S QUININE AND TAR to stop a developing cough and heal inflamed mucous membranes, warning lung trouble prevention and selling through honest dealers.
Torch members William Conrad and Herbert McKelvey were elected at a university convocation in Ewing hall auditorium. Charles Fiddler earned a scholarship with an A average, Tau Sigma Delta’s fraternity ranked C, and Theta Chi placed second in scholarship ratings. Cresset to entertain senior women. Emerson poetry entry deadline extended to June 1. university registration begins January 21. convocation program featured piano solos by Katherine Merriman.
Naturalization examinations for citizenship were not completed at noon today. Judge L. G. Worstell oversaw the tests in the absence of a government examiner. Representatives from the City Federation of Women’s Clubs and the D A R conducted ceremonies for the new citizens.
The Woman's Aid of the Seventh Day Adventist church in Chauncey gathered today at Mrs. Lillian Karns's High Street home. Members spent time quilting and socializing as Mrs. Cynthia Karns serves as society president.
Illness in the Hessel household prompts the Loyal Woman’s circle of the First Christian Church to relocate its Thursday afternoon meeting to Mrs. Arthur Swart’s Mill street home. Mrs. Edward Minister will lead the program.
Taken to White Cross hospital in Columbus for several days of treatment ahead of a surgical operation. Mrs Stage is a resident of the Lower Plains and was moved there yesterday for care.
Seventy five persons attended the quarterly social at Greens Run Christian Church led by Rev. G B Courtney Chauncey. The beginners class taught by Mrs. Fred Leake and the junior girls taught by Mrs. Minnie Maynard were honored with a banquet chaired by Mrs. Herman Fierbaugh. The evening closed with games and contests organized by Mr Smit tle.
George Wahl sustained a lacerated foot while using a pick at Chauncey mine No. 25 of the New York Coal company. Dr. Warren V. Sprague treated him at his office in Chauncey, and he was later taken to his Nelsonville home.
CHAUNCEY January 12 reports indicate Mrs. Garfield Grimes formerly of this city is recovering after a surgical operation at Grant hospital Columbus last week. She is in Grant hospital Columbus following the operation.
Mrs John Dean Millfield was in Chauncey Monday as a guest of Mrs Charles Ogg.
Mr and Mrs William Sanderson and daughter Betty of Nelsonville were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Russell McHarg. Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon and daughter Doris of Athens spent Sunday with Mr Coon's parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Coon. Mr and Mrs T R Robinett and grandson Shirley have returned to
Mansfield concludes a brief visit at the Lower Plains. Parkersburg residents Mr. Thorne, Amos Angus, and Clell Thorne spent last Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Gabriel Jr.
Athens Grange No. 1689 held its first regular meeting at Jacksonville school house with a mock trial. Judge George Jacoby presided. prosecutor Ralph Barker. defense I N McHarg. sheriff J E Fultz. deputy Jean Jacoby. Tom Johnson was convicted of non support. oyster soup served. forty two attended.
Blocks fell into an open hot air register at James Lewis 9 Oak Street. The blaze triggered a call to the fire department at 11 55 this morning. Charred wood produced heavy smoke but metal housing prevented fire damage.
Elsie Kreppel was granted a divorce from Raymond Kreppel by Judge LL Worstell in the Common Pleas court yesterday on grounds of gross neglect. Evidence showed the husband refused to work and failed to provide. The action was filed November 1, 1926.
Directors in three Athens banks were reelected at meetings of stockholders held today and yesterday. The Athens National bank reelected W. N. Alderman and others and named officers L. G. Worstell president and James H. McClure cashier. Bank of Athens directors also reelected. officers not yet chosen. Security Savings bank reelected directors and organized with W. B. Lawrence president and F. D. Forsyth secretary. Growth of the Security Savings bank was reported at the meeting.
A supper will be served at the Factory church Friday evening beginning at 6 o'clock. Proceeds will benefit the church.
The Mutual Home and Savings association elected W. W. Coe to fill the vacancy left by Field Scott at its weekly directors meeting held last night. Scott was absent from the city and unable to act as director. Coe has been a local shoe merchant for several years.
Probate judge S M Johnson spoke to the Athens Kiwanis club on the human side of life and the quest for happiness. He listed health, opportunity, friends, prosperity, courage, home life, family, freedom, security, religion and giving as prerequisites, and urged Kiwanis cooperation in the Community Chest drive.
The Alexander Presbyterian church oyster supper scheduled for Friday evening is postponed indefinitely due to evangelistic services at the Hebbardsville Methodist church.
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