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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1927

Page

2

Pythian Sisters Social Ends With Old Fashioned Bell

Members of the Pythian Sisters of the Middleport lodge held a social at their hall on Tuesday evening followed by an Old-fashioned bell. The play Dame Fashion featured Dame Fashion by Paul ny Gallagher and Civil War era fashion demos by May Smith Sara Reynolds and others. A shower and gifts welcomed the bride and groom Otto and Ernest at Columbus with a mahogany serving tray as a token. Judge Cora B. Robert returns from Columbus where she attended a Probate Judges convention.

Middleport Pythian Sisters Middleport Lodge Paulny Gallagher Richard Laughead Arthur Covert May Smith Sara Reynolds Esther Tf Max Herrah Elisabeth Martin

Mays suit against Pilot Bus line appealed to court

Clarence Mays appealed a judgment favoring him in his suit against Max Harrah William B Haptonstahl and EB B Daily partners doing business as the Pilot Bus line. He seeks 178.61 for labor and car use plus 6 percent interest from November 1 1926.

Pomeroy Clarence Mays Max Harrah William B. Haptonstahl EB. B

Goldsberg v Green Appealed From Justice Court

F E Goldsberg of Albany appeals Pearl Green’s case from Justice M L French to Meigs County Common Pleas. Judgment for plaintiff was entered by Justice French when Green did not appear. Justice costs totaled 11 dollars and 69 cents.

Pomeroy F. E. Goldsberg Albany Pearl Green Justice Court M. L. French Meigs Courty Common Pleas Court Justice French Green

Hysell Improves After Surgery in Holzer Hospital

Jan 20 reports Middleport. Lord Hysell is seriously ill at Holzer hospital Gallipolis. He was taken Saturday morning and underwent immediate operation. His condition today is slightly improved.

Hysell Middleport Lord Hysell Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Brumleys Called to Middleport for Family Matter

William Brumley H Brumley and Mr and Mrs F L Brumley from Cleveland were summoned to Middleport due to a family matter. The brief item notes their presence in the city on January 20.

Illness of Mrs Kate Brumley Reported After Stroke

Mrs Kate Brumley suffered a stroke at Clifton and was brought to the home of her son Frank Brumley for care. The note records her illness and recent transfer.

Kate Brumley

Middleport High to Host Hamden at Mason Temple

Middleport high school will face Hamden high school in a basketball game set for Thursday evening at the Mason Temple. The matchup follows local prep action and adds another title for the season’s schedule.

Middleport Hamden Masonic Temple

Louise Sargeant Plans Spring Recital

Louise Sargeant and her dancing pupils rehearse weekly at the Odd Fellows hall in Pomeroy from 4 to 7 pm. Jorg Fasting of Norway will assist with the recital as plans move forward for a spring performance.

Middleport Louise Sargeant Odd Fellows Pomeroy Jorg Fasting Norway Sargeant

Teachers Gather for Letart Lebanon and Sutton Townships Meeting

Teachers of Letart Lebanon and Sutton townships will meet at Racine high school Friday evening January 21 to conduct regular business and enjoy a social entertainment following the session.

Pomeroy Letart Lebanon

Newlyweds Honored with Dinner at Mill Street Home

Mid dleport hosts a Wednesday evening dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Parfitt honoring Mr. and Mrs. Virgil McCallister on their Monday wedding. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hennessy.

Jack Parfitt Middleport Mill Street Virgil McCallister Henry Hennessy

Mother’s Jewels meet at Clara Louise Smith home

Members of the Mothers Jewels of the Middleport M K church, a junior group of the Missionary society, held a Thursday afternoon gathering at Clara Louise Smith’s home.

Mother's Jewels Middleport M. K The Missionary Society Clara Louise Smith

Five Hundred Club Meets at Mrs Laughead Home

Mrs R B Laughead of Middleport entertained members of the Wednesday afternoon six hundred club at her Fifth street residence.

R. B. Laughead Middleport Fifth Street

Surprise Party For Mrs. Fred Shumway Held

A surprise party was given for Mrs. Fred Shumway on Wednesday with attendees from Mir port including Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Eichinger, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Owen, and Mrs. A. W. McKay.

Fred Shumway Mirport E. H. Eichinger Anderson Owen A. W. McKay

Middleport Community Club to Host 6 o'clock Dinner

Members of the Middleport Community club will entertain at a six o'clock dinner at the Masonic hall Monday evening. The meeting will set the fall beer as the business topic and plan activities for the year 1927.

Middleport Community Club Masonic Ple

Royal Neighbors to Install Officers at Hall Meeting

Members will gather at the hall Thursday evening for a meeting and installation of officers for the year. Mrs. E W Wysong of Middleport hosted a dinner on Coal Street Sunday with Mr and Mrs Herbert Chambers and son Orville and Ruth Grate in attendance.

Royal Neighbors E. W. Wysong Middleport Coal Street Herbert Chambers Orville Ruth Grate

Mrs Bean Hosts Dinner at Rutland Home

Mrs. Bean of Rutland entertained guests at a dinner at her home Tuesday evening. The event featured local residents and likely reflecting community social life.

Mrs. Bean Rutland

Pomeroy Bend Briefs John Phillips Visits Sons

John Phillips visits his sons in Pomeroy Bend as part of a local community news roundup. The visit is noted among town notes and upcoming events for residents.

Pomeroy Bend John Phillips

Middleport Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Illness

Mrs William Russell returned Tuesday from Charleston where she visited relatives. Donald Moore came back from Cincinnati after visiting Harold Smith and family. Billy Moore is ill on Olive street. James Sisson and William Sisson are sick at home on Fourth street with influenza and chicken pox respectively. George Gibby returned to Dayton after visiting relatives. Hettie Besserer of Charleston is visiting Fritz Besserer. Mrs Mittie Chase left for Columbus to visit her hospitalised daughter. Mrs Kate Mulford and Mrs John Bolton of Cheshire visited here. Dell Fite of Cheshire returned after visiting friends here and in Pomeroy. R A Miller left for Columbus for a lumbermen convention. B R Powers of Marietta was in town on business. Hila Rust on Grant street is ill with chickenpox. Harry Burns of Athens was a business visitor. George B Cook of Cincinnati spent Tuesday here. L O Moses of Columbus was here Wednesday. Mr and Mrs John R George of Davy W Va visited friends here. E S Wayman of Huntington spent Wednesday here. Jr and Mrs Virgil McCallister and Tan are visiting relatives.

Middleport William Russell Charleston Donald Moore Cincinnati Harold Smith Billy Moore Olive Street James Sisson Fourth Street William Sisson George Gibby Dayton Hettie Besserer Fritz Besserer Mittie Chase Columbus Kate Mulford John Bolton Cheshire Dell Fite Pomeroy R. A. Miller B. R. Powers Marietta Hila Rust Grant Street Harry Burns Athens George B. Cook Ll. O. Moses John R. George Davy W. Va Wayman Huntington Virgil McCallister Tan

Souders Brother of Local Man Dies in Zanesville

Willavrd GLOUSTER Jan 20 Albert Souders of New Lexington died Wednesday afternoon at 5 40 at Good Samaritan hospital Zanesville from peritonitis postoperative complication. He was brother of F L Souders of this city.

Local Resident Souders Dies after Appendix Operation

Mr Souders contracted appendicitis at his New Lexington home last week and was rushed to Zanesville hospital for emergency surgery. The body will be returned to New Lexington for funeral services likely Saturday morning in that town.

Glouster High to Attend Kiwanis Club Meeting

Glouster high school football team will visit the Kiwanis K club at the Methodist church social room tonight. Ohio University coach Don Peden will speak, joined by basketball coach Butch Grover. T. D. McAfooes will tune in to the Cleveland radio program from 7 to 7:30.

Glouster Kiwanis Methodist Church Don Peden Ohio University Butch” Grover T. D. McAfooes Cleveland

Glouster High to Visit Hollister for Friday Night Clash

Glouster High basketball team travels to Hollister Friday for a game against Hollister High in the Hollister school gymnasium.

Glouster Glouster High Hollister Hollister High

Real Estate Appraisal Cards Issued in Glouster

County Auditor Cornwell delivered new real estate appraisal cards to local owners. Values shown await approval by the state tax commission.

Glouster County Aulitor Cornwell State Tax Commission

Trimble Church To Hold Social

The Bible school of the Trimble Church of Christ in Glouster will hold its quarterly social Friday at 7 o'clock. The class with the highest grade last quarter will receive special honor at a banquet. All evening activities follow the banquet including games, contests and music.

Glouster Bible School The Trimble Church of Christ

Prince Nicholas Learns Games in America

Bucharest reports Prince Nicholas learned to shoot craps in the United States and instructed many friends in the pleasures of the galloping ivories during his stay.

Bucharest Nicholas America

Grange Sensational on Gridiron in 1920s Legend Debate

By Billy Evans the article weighs Red Grange against critics and supporters. It notes Glenn Warner ranking Grange behind others while praising his versatility and defensive moments. The piece recalls Grange's standout 1923 and 1924 seasons thrilling the West and solidifying his fame.

Billy Evans Red” Grange Grange Glenn Warner Stanford Red Silini Red’ Grange Gipp Notre Dame West Zuppke

Downing Jr Sets World Junior Record on Ice

George Downing Jr of Yonkers New York and the Ice Club shattered the world junior mark for 220 yards with a time of 17.25 seconds at the Westchester County New York ice carnival.

George Downing, JR Eorge Downing, Jr Thet Yonkers N. Y Westchester County New York

Bobcats Brace for Cincinnati and Miami Tests

Ohio University basketball coach Grover prepares the Green and White for a crucial western trip to Cincinnati and Miami. After two losses last season the team seeks improved offense and a tighter defense led by Pete McKinley at center as freshmen beat varsity in a recent practice session.

Seaman L. Faris Ohio University University of Cincinnati Miami University Bobcats Buckeye Ohio Grover Green Pete McKinley Cincinnati Miami McKinley Bolton

Portland Eyes Revival of Pro Hockey in Northwest

Portland fans have suffered as eastern teams lure local players and end professional hockey here. Two revival plans are under study: a Pacific Northwest league with Portland Seattle and Canadian clubs Vancouver and Victoria, or a coast league adding Oakland San Francisco Los Angeles. Vancouver Victoria and Seattle are cited as strong hockey cities and Portland has a strong past demand for the sport.

Portland Ore George D. Crissey United Press U.P Pacific Northwest Seattle Canada Vancouver Victoria Oakland San Francisco Los Angeles

Indians Bet On Races For Years

Chicago January 20 United Press reports baseball players have long bet on horse racing. Clay Folger Cleveland detective bureau head says he placed many bets for ball players and Ban Johnson stopped him on orders from AL HQ. Ruppert Yankee owner mocks Johnson over a World Series remark. Johnson denies making the cited comment.

Clark B. Kelsey United Press Chicago Clay Folger Cleveland Folger Ban Johnson Cleveland Ball Park Johnson K. M. Landis Landis Giants Yankees Colone Ruppert

Cancer death rates by age and gender stated

Medical statistics show one eighth of all deaths among men aged 55 and over and one fifth of all deaths among women aged 45 and over are due to cancer.

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