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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1926

Page

2

Minister Hurt In Auto Accident In Middleport

Dr A J C Skinner pastor of the local Presbyterian church was badly bruised and injured when his path to Hobson was struck by a car driven by Cozart of Portland The vehicle passed over him and he was taken home by a man named DeMaine A doctor was summoned and witnesses reported facial lacerations and possible broken bones were not observed at the time Also notes on local visitors and deaths in the area

Middleport A.J. C. Skinner Cozart Portland Skinner Hobson Marvin DeMaine

Mrs Russell Hosts Card Party in Middleport

Mrs Omer Russell entertained a small group of friends with a daytime card gathering at her home on South Third street in Middleport on January 21.

Middleport Literary Society Meets with Delayed Session

The Middleport Literary society gathered at Mrs. O. H. Stewart home yesterday afternoon after a postponement from last week. A piano solo by Virginia DeMaine and a vocal solo by Mrs. Glenn Smith were reported to be exceptionally good.

Middleport Middleport Literary Society O. H. Stewart Virginia DeMaine Glenn Smith

Miss Hilda Ohlinger Hosts Young Ladies Class Event

Jan 21 report from Pomeroy notes Miss Hilda Ohlinger entertained about twenty members of the Peace Evangelical church Sunday school class at her Mulberry avenue home. After business, guests enjoyed a social hour and a dainty refreshment course was served by the hostess.

Pomeroy Hilda Ohlinger Young Ladies Sunday School of the Peace ,Evangelical Church Mulberry Avenue

State examiners visit Pomeroy on budget law guidance

W L Dean state examiner spent the day in Pomeroy instructing township clerks on the new budget law. Miss Laura Pelly state school board examiner accompanied him to teach the township boards of education the same matters.

Man From Minersville Taken To Gallipolis Hospital

Clyde Brown of Minersville was taken to the hospital at Gallipolis yesterday. He has been dangerously ill with double pneumonia for two weeks.

Pomeroy Clyde Brown Minersville Gallipolis Brown

Local Notes From Middleport Travel Visits

Mrs. L. A. Fulcher has improved at Gallipolis hospital. Mrs. Charles Lowe of Cleveland plans a Huntington visit before returning home. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bolin head to Pittsburgh to see relatives. Mrs. Sidney Pickens travels to Charleston W Va for a short visit. Dr. George Lasher and Columbus friends visited. Mary Murry and mother left for Mt. Vernon for a sanitarium admission. Mrs. L. J. Heiner of Rutland visited.

Middleport L. A. Fulcher Gallipolis Charles Lowe Cleveland Mr. Lowe Huntington Elmer Bolin Pittsburgh George Lasher Friends of Columbus Mary Murry Mt. Vernon Murry L. J. Heiner Rutland

Glouster Bank Directors Reelect Officers and Boards

Glouster Jan 21 Newly elected directors of Glouster State Bank and First National Bank met and organized. Both banks reelected the same boards as last year. Glouster State Bank officers: C E Duncan president W E McCarty vice president E R Eddy cashier Paul Duncan assistant cashier C A Pride secretary. First National Bank officers: S S Danford president William James vice president R G Webber cashier. Ernest Dawley fined 10 dollars and costs for trouble at Hollister basketball game. jail possible for further incidents.

Glouster Glouster State Bank W. E. McCarty E. J. Eddy C. A. Pride E. R. Eddy C. E. Duncan First National Bank S. S Hollister Ernest Dawley Jacksonville Dewland Justice Dewland

New Officers Installed by Chickamauga Council Pocahontas

Chickama ga Council of the Degree of Pocahontas installs officers in Glouster on January 21 with names listed for roles such as Pocahontas Dora Kempton Winonah Amy Slay Proph etess Grace Mates keeper of records Lucille Joseph keeper of wampum Zella Brown guard of wigwam Ben Sorrell guard of forest Carl Pickering first scout Freda Pickering second scout Nancy Nicholson first warrior Amy Mingus second warrior Lena Tippie third warrior Margaret Jewell Cora Murphy first runner Susie Waldee second runner Estella Cunningham first counselor Barbara Clinesmith second counselor Jennie Cheney. Pot luck supper follows.

Glouster Chickamauga Council Pocahontas Dora Kempton Winonah Amy Slay Powhattan Charles Tippie Grace Mates Wampum Lucille Joseph Zella Brown Wigwam Ben Sorrell Forest Carl Pickering Freda Pickering Nancy Nicholson Amy Mingus Lena Tippie Margaret Jewell Cora Murphy Susie Waldee Estella Cunningham Barbara Clinesmith Jennie Cheney

Disturbance Sparks basketball court incident

Glouster police report a disturbance during a basketball game at the town gym. Officers detained a participant after a confrontation with spectators causing a temporary stoppage. No serious injuries reported.

Holzer Hospital Nursing School Accepting Spring Class

Holzer Hospital School of Nursing will admit a spring class starting March 1, 1926. New clinical facilities require faster wing completion and more nurses. Applicants need a high school diploma and should contact Miss Josephine Wirds, Directress of Nurses, The Holzer Hospital, Gallipolis, Ohio 1-2112.

Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Josephine Wirds Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Ohio

Division of Trimble Township Road Work Is Allocated

Trimble township trustees divide the township into three work sections. Fred Hawk heads section 1, Charles Leach Sr. section 2, and C L Koons section 3 with Koons elected president. Clerk reports funds: General 1975.17, Poor 1457.99, Cemetery 414.60, Road (Section 1222) 106399.81, Road regular overdrawn 10667.83.

Road fund levy and local event notice in Trimble township

Road fund section 1222 used to support Trimble township share of state road No 30. Mixed carnival dance at Red Men's hall Glouster Saturday night Jan 23 features Lawson's orchestra.

Trimble Township Red Men's Hall Lawson

Franco to Begin Continental Flight from Huelva

Commander Franco the Spanish flying ace will embark on his tri continental flight at seven tomorrow morning if weather permits. He will head to the Canary Islands to refuel before continuing the journey.

Huelva Spain Franco Canary Islands

Meeting at Luhrig Baptist Church Sunday

An all day meeting is set for Sunday January 24 at the Luhrig Baptist Church. Sunday school begins 9:30 with preaching at 10:30. afternoon service at 2 and evening at 7 led by Rev. John Thompson.

Luhrig Baptist Church John Thompson

Bulgarian Herb Tea Promises Youthful Vigor and Health

H. H. Von Schlick of Pittsburgh touts Bulgarian Herb Tea as a pure remedy to recapture youth, claiming a cupful weekly boosts health. He advertises doses priced 35c 75c and 1.25 with nationwide mail offer for a five months supply and urges readers to consult druggists or mail order.

H. FL. von Sehlick Dept. N Sol Locust Street Pittsburgh

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