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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1930

Page

2

Mrs. Geo Frank Dies in Flatwoods Friday

Mrs. George Frank, 69, died at the family home in Flatwoods at 4 50 pm yesterday. She leaves a husband and two children, Charles E B Frank of Chester Town, and Mia. Also three sisters and three brothers plus a brother Rev C B Eichinger. Funeral from the home at 2 pm Sunday with Rev Morris officiating. burial in family cemetery.

Feocambn Tome Flatwoods Pomeroy George Frank Mia Va Pally Charles EB. Frank Chester Town Ship Mra Kate Young Charlee Elselstein Indiana

Divorces Filed In Pomeroy Courts For Local Couples

Two suits entered in Pomeroy court Saturday morning. Sylesia White accuses Walter J White of infidelity and cites a neighbor as co respondent. She seeks divorce alimony custody and a restraining order to protect household goods valued at 250 and an automobile. Joseph W McClain sues Laura McClain claiming nagging caused health issues and asks for divorce.

Pomeroy Sylesia White Svraclee Walter White Mra White Joseph W. McClain Laura McClain McClain

Flare Used Up Ends Night Crash Killing Air Mail Pilot

Sidney Nebraska January 23 air mail pilot Charles Chuck Kenwood 24 of the Basing Air Transport was burned to death when his plane crashed on a farm near Sidney. His flare box was empty indicating he used flares in an emergency landing attempt. It is the first fatality on the Cheyenne Chicago route in three years.

Sidney, Neb Charles Chuck Kenwood Basing Air Transport Here Cheyenne- Chicago

Trapped in Truck in Deep Lake Water

Toledo reports a truck plunged off docks while unloading snow. Driver John Fes kett, 48, survived after three minutes underwater, reaching ice and safety with assistance from city workers. The incident left him unharmed except for minor effects.

Toledo John Feskett Foskett

Auto Bargains Advertised In Classifieds

Messenger classifieds list include a 1928 Oldsmobile four door sedan in extra good condition for 405 dollars and a DeLav al cream separator in first class condition for 25 dollars. A Chrysler 62 coupe with rumble seat and near perfect mechanical condition is offered for sale. Also an improved road with a new house and farm is for sale or exchange for town property.

Messenger Chryslér

Pomeroy Independents Beat Rutland In Tight Debut Game

Pomeroy Independents defeated Rutland Independent 20 to 14 in the debut at the new high school gym. Gerald Welker led Pomeroy with 6 points as Rutland's strong second half pushed the score to 13-11 before Pomeroy pulled away late. The second game saw Glenwood defeat Pomeroy 72 to 18 as Betta, Hensley, and Tracy led Glenwood with strong shooting. Several local notes include births, a hospital report, a city marriage in Warsaw Indiana, and community updates about residents in the Meigs County area.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Independents Rutland Pomaroy Gead Gerald Welker Wella Rutland Ini W. Franco Kennedy H. Wells Bon Alles R. McKay Root Ashworth Tods Donelson Marietta Glenwood High School Pomeroy High School Glenwood Grenwood Gienwood Petla Ian Jom Davis Flanagan Betta Bott Petta Qa Hensley Wallace Fitch Totzla Pertotuh Co Mlanigan Tracy Crow Daxix Tereill Goates Amberger Meigs County Frank Roush Akron Nica Homer Roush Barbara Dolores Frank Clark Ryland Township George Davidson Ward Alice Pauline Arnold Ward C. Arnold Warsaw Indiana K. Beecher. Bacherton Beecher Mason City Barberton Pittsburgh Plate Gines Company Jones Walter Jones Pomeroy Presislenay Flissfeld Mich

Gasoline fumes flood sewers trigger explosions in Middleport

Gasoline spilled in basements along South Fifth and Sixth Streets after a local Standard Oil agent allegedly hooked a line to an underground tank. Fumes spread through cellars and homes prompting investigations by Gyne and Gas company inspectors who traced the source to a gasoline leak and valve operation.

Middleport Gaz J. Beach Standard Firfore Die Hig Seneon Lie Covard Tanty Baebean Pasoline Tate Dames

Daily Study In Correct English By W L Gordon

A compact sample from W L Gordon on common mistakes in English. Highlights misuse of invite and regalia pronunciation notes. Explains obscure terms as in obscurity and includes tips to boost vocabulary with daily word practice.

W. L. Gordon

Robbers force pair to dance in mud during hold up

Wise and Clifford Frezler were held to the grand jury on highway robbery charges with bonds $2,000 each. They allegedly forced West Virginians Terrell and Love to dance in mud at a power house after tying up and robbing them. Police tracked the suspects to Meigs County and connected them to other robberies in the region.

Wise Clifford Frezler Meigs County Morris Love Floyd Terrel Marfrance W. Va Sheri Willock Idance Ehout Red Nan Heur Meigs Pounty Ferrell Preston Tucker Bratbury Middleport Terrell Port Red Bind Richard Sherby Witlock Ohlo Terre Leve Frater Hey Point Pleasant Charleston Listeoveile Ripley Pas Sissonvill Malineport Ohio Houter Crooks Monson County Frazier

Aunt Lucia at Masonic Temple enlivens Middleport crowd

Jan 11 Middleport report on the collegiate comedy Aunt Lucia produced at the Masonic Temple. Cast of 150 led by RB Lido and Cahoon Reichman with local townspeople playing roles. Mrs Della Windsor opened with a poem and led a large Abihy Pageant. College Glace Chih of 18 and chorus of 22 drew applause. 45 loyal men joined the cast for the closing. Foyer scenes centered on a fraternity house with 12 notable performers.

Middleport Aunt Lucia Masonic Temple RB. L. Lido &Y Lucia Magonté Square Club Della Windsor Windsor R EL Turkerman Cahoon Reichman Grate Kathleen Kent Getty Lor Wilson Getty Lechter Elizabeth Fick Hortense Wess Amun Cecil Powell Bradbury

Installation of officers for Cia War Dansiters

The Cia War Dansiters elected and installed officers last evening. President Mrs A O Trey and senior vice president Hoch Wealis led the ceremony with Gabrielty Seahay as chaplain and Elizabeth Campbells as treasurer. Mel Wind Tadent served as patriotic instructor and Lucy Langloiz as past president.

Pomeroy CIA A. O. Trey Vic Presse Hoch Wealis Cabrity Seahay

Pomeroy Crew Sent to Restore Telephone Line

Jan. 11 report that a 25 man crew from Pomeroy was loaded into trucks and sent to Northern Ohio to join other teams restoring long distance telephone service after a heavy windstorm. They rode to Bucyrus where the district was nearly isolated by wind. The crew expects to be away at least two weeks.

Pomeroy Sunglog Bizaard Lei Ceme Ohio Bucyrus

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