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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1924
Page
10
Mrs. Edward Manney died Sunday night near the Silver Run school house and was buried at Shuler cemetery after a service at her home. The 40 year old mother left a husband and eight children and was praised as an excellent wife and mother by Rev L. R. Wilson of the 6th Middleport Baptist church.
Miss Helen Hood and Ernest H. Oldach are married in Cleveland on December 26 1924 to honor Mr. and Mrs. James Hood. The couple resides in Cleveland and an announcement from local sources confirms the ceremony.
The Pomeroy Church of Christ Bible School reports 1923 attendance averages 197 with Loyal Men 392, Loyal Women 18, Happy Hustlers 28, Primary 13, Willing Workers boys, Loyal Girls 8, and total school collection 674.62 dollars. Largest attendance reached 208. Under Pastor Kenneth J. Reed the church has begun a pre Easter campaign to invite members.
A county work truck in front of Commissioner Compton's home caught fire Tuesday morning. Fire crews required a full day to extinguish the blaze and prevent further damage. The incident caused significant displacement and highlighted the risk to nearby property.
Monday saw a county record as about 209 dog tags were issued. The surge forced two men to rush to keep up with the demand and fill out many tags in a single day.
Ezra Bush of Syracuse received word that his brother Jesse Bush died last Wednesday January 9 at his Milton West Virginia home. He was past 87 and a member of Co CC 64rd OF Vo TT. He leaves Kara Rush of Syracuse as the sole surviving relative. A postponed county teachers meeting will be held Saturday January 26 at the courthouse.
Captain George Beaver of the ferry Charon fell into the icy Bridgeport River while clearing ice. He swam about 199 yards in 30 foot deep water, clung to a rock until rescuers reached him, and suffered four broken ribs and four fractured knees before being taken to his home in West Wheeling.
A Smith family from Middleport formerly of West Virginia reports their son Choe Clinton Smith died from a fall in Logan County Virginia. The body arrived Saturday with funeral Sunday at DeMaine chapel led by Rev Wilson. burial in Middleport cemetery. Also Adaline Kelly and John Miller wed in Gallipolis. Kelly long tied to Red Anchor store in Pomeroy. Chartres Trutt’s non-support case settled. couple to Massillon for settlement and Mr Trutt’s employment.
The funeral for the late Mrs T Oliver who died Monday in Naylors Run will be at the M E church in Mason City Thursday at 2 PM. A concrete vault is being constructed in the T O Q O cemetery at Mason for the reception of Mrs Oliver's remains and her husband who died earlier.
Mrs W Brili and her daughter Katherine Bev are back in Findlay after a three week visit with relatives. Bev departs for Columbus tomorrow to serve as housekeeper for Rev PB Schneider, former director of Sacred Heart church in this city.
Columbo Pierotti came back Monday from a visit with his brother in Montreal Canada Mrs Fred Langioti hosted the Mary and Martha league of Peace Evangelical church this week
In Logan Ny Cinton a health drive to test pupils with Schick tests begins after 265 permits were filed by parents. Health Commissioner Rhoten says about 500 permits expected. tests require parental permission and a state health official will assist next week. A PTA demonstration of the test showed 17 positive reactions in a class of 30, all tests being free as a safeguard for children.
In a Tuesday session Judge Pettit reopened the divorce case of Albert Red dick and Lela Lela Reddick. A motion sought custody changes for two minors. The judge ordered Winifred Joan Red dick transferred from Minnie Worthman to Tela Worden and Boyd Reddick placed under Albert Red dick’s custody.
In the Jacob Wagner versus Fred Wagner et al partition action the court appointed Samuel Blum Joe Walke and Joseph Huls as commissioners to oversee the division of the property. Trave Was
The court granted the J. S. Case Threshing Machine Co. permission to become a party defendant and to file an answer and cross petition instanter. The decision was issued Monday.
Eliwood Shilling twenty four year old miner from Glouster suffered a dislocated hip after a slate fall when he was caught beneath a Brothers at Drakes mine on Monday. He was taken to the local hospital where an X ray revealed the injury. Dr. Miller of Hemtock attended.
Illness prevented the scheduled speaker from appearing Monday evening and the meeting was devoted to club business. The club voted 185 for use of the state committee to aid crippled children. Ladies night is planned for February with date to be fixed. Club guests included C. G. Bowen and Ed L. Prwing.
The local lodge produced Dont Park Here as a musical comedy at the Ruble Theatre on Monday night with a capacity crowd and strong reviews. Audiences praised the amateur production calling it the best in recent years and full houses were expected for Tuesday evening.
An old fashioned remedy Musterole is advertised as a counter irritant to relieve congestion from influenza grippe and pneumonia. The ad urges rubbing on with fingertips to create warmth and cooling relief and suggests having Musterole for emergency use to prevent serious illness.
The probate court this week heard the first and final account of John Walters as guardian of Leon Metecalf and Margaret Metcalf. The account shows full estate distribution and Walters seeks release from his guardianship. The case is scheduled for court in February.
The funeral of Mrs. Lora Powers wife of John Powers was held at the late residence on Warner AvenueWednesday afternoon at one oclock with Rev J G Spears officiating. The Nelsonville Chapter of the Eastern Star gave their services at the home. Mrs Powers was a member of the Nelsonville chapter. Interment was made in Oak Grove by the Harden Undertaking Company.
Mrs Everett Burchfield was hostess at her West Main Street home on Monday evening for the Episcopal Guild meeting. The society described as a strong auxiliary to the local church outlined its year’s work and elected Mrs Burchfield as president.
Season to be announced by the Logan lodge of Elks at their home on Wednesday evening. Music will be supplied by the Sance Septette of Springfield. This will mark the first appearance of the band in Logan.
John Ties of Falls township sues his son Harry Iles in magistrate Miller’s court for non-support. The elder Ties cites a frequently used local law and alleges lack of support from December 1, 1923, to January 9, 1924, with the affidavit detailing the claim.
The son did not abandon or neglect Harry Isles under sixteen. He appeared in court, pled not guilty, and was bound over to the grand jury with a $509 bond posted.
A coal shortage raises concerns over heating and electricity reliability. Officials warn of potential price spikes and supply constraints as plants struggle to maintain output. Local industries seek alternatives to avert shortages during peak demand.
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