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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1929

Page

2

Dice Lee Gets Radio Mention in Newark Broadcast

Local listeners heard a radio reference to Captain Fried of the American association praise for the rescue of the crew of the Morida. Richard A. Lee sits high in the American Advertisers association councils as the AA arranges a summer voyage abroad. Fried said the trip would not be windy but could proceed if they sailed in the lee.

Freled Tn T Now Lee Newark City Captain Fried Amer Dick Lee Richard A. Lee A. A Fried

Miner Eustis Cremeans Killed in Bluefield Explosion

Rutland with family mourns Eustis Cremeans 19 killed in Bluefield West Virginia mine blast along with 13 others. Widow and parents survive plus one brother or sister. Funeral set after arrival of the body with Miles Cemetery burial under Finsterwald.

Rutland Bluefield W. Va Eustis Cremeans Edward Cremeans Miles Cemetery Finsterwald

Mrs John Combs dies after paralysis stroke at 75

Mrs John Combs, 75, died Monday morning at her home on South Pearl Street Middleport after a second stroke of paralysis. She had long suffered from paralysis complications. She leaves her aged husband and an adopted son John Combs of Columbus whose wife has stayed two weeks to help care for her. Funeral arrangements pending arrival of the son.

Middleport John Combs South Pearl Street Columbus Harry Thomas H. C. Russell Youngstown Toledo William Densmore Eli Hartinger Hofson Hartinger Vina Bennett Huntington Fred Russell George G. Gatewood New York City Gomer W. J. Forquer Miss Beulah Delaware Forquer H. L. McCracken Kenneth Guinther Woltz Wellston

Mrs James Rushes to Cleveland for Ill Wife of Son

A long distance telephone call sent Mrs. W. G. James to Cleveland due to the serious illness of her daughter in law, wife of her son, who is hospitalized for appendicitis. The daughter remains with Mrs. Dana Hamilton, and Dr. James tends the home in Mrs. James’s absence.

Cleveland Middleport W. G. James Cleveland Ughter Dana W Hiamilton Dr. James

Endeavor Contest Sparks Enthusiasm at Christian Church

Middleport report notes Edith Russell and Mrs Edward French steering teams to 416 points while Luella Gilliland and Etta Gaskill tally 301 points. A separate item from Holzer Hospital describes blood poisoning after grain-tube removal risking Charles Mayes’s hand.

Middleport Christian ‘Endeavor Christian ‘Church Edith Russell Edward French Luella Gilliland Etta Gaskill Charles Mayes Prist Holzer Hospital

Ralph Lupton Northe rn Wrestling Captain Records

In two years of competition Ralph Lupton Northern wrestling captain has never been beaten through 27 meets. He has maintained an undefeated record, demonstrating dominance in the sport and leadership for his team.

Ralph Lupton

County Auditor Reports Tax Data and Expenditures for 1928

Pomeroy report shows county property value at 21 798 875 dollars and total receipts of 698 618 01 with 622 121 95 spent leaving 76 491 06 on Jan 1 1929. Major costs include elections 9 450 71 and general executive 24 097 02 with roads and bridges also highlighted.

Pomeroy Pe State Children's Home Farmers’ Institutes Fair Board

Ballot Case Delayed Again in Mullen Robson Fight

In Common Pleas court Judge Crow delayed ruling on the Robson v Mullen case tied to a Republican fight in Middleport Second Ward. An amended petition renames 27 uncounted ballots to disputed and seeks a writ to mandamus the state elections board to open count and issue a certificate to the winner. Shiflet led by seven votes. Robson contests counting of 21 disputed ballots.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Crow William Robson Charles H. Mullen Repubican Central Committee Middleport F. A. Shiflet County Election Board Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections Mr. Shifler Robson

Widow Kate DeVinney to be brought home for funeral

The body of Mrs. Kate DeVinney former Meigs County resident who died in East Liverpool will arrive in Masontown this afternoon by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and be taken to the home of George Phillips at Minersville. Funeral arrangements will be set after the procession arrives, according to undertaker Ewing.

Pomeroy Kate DeVinney Meigs County East Liverpool Mason City Baltimore and Ohio George Phillips Minersville Ewing

Edwardses Attend Kaneauga Death Funeral

Mr and Mrs Phil Edwards traveled to Kanauga due to the illness of Mrs Edwards brother in law Mr Russell who died after midnight Monday. The funeral is planned for this afternoon in Kaneauga.

Middleport Phil Edwards Kanauga Edward Russell Kaneuge

Ping-Pong Champion Crowned at Dartmouth

Marsters famed halfback wins the inter-fraternity ping-pong championship at Dartmouth during January.

Marsters Dartmouth

Weddings Bring Small Local Buzz In Pomeroy

Jan 29 notices list four marriage applications at the local matrimonial bureau. Vern O'Brien and Andena Burson join with Merle Davis and Fre a Pearl Clelland, each pair having Parental consent. Local residents and visiting relatives are noted amid estate and travel mentions.

Pomeroy Vern O'Brien Farmer Hemlock Grove Andena Burson Burlingham Merle Davis Langsville Clelland Rutland R. D

Miss Caroline Stivers Funeral Held Here

Des Moines banker Mr Allen and Robert Leets of Columbus attended the service for Miss Caroline Stivers whose body was returned for burial. Almost fifty years ago she taught in Pomeroy and four former pupils served as pallbearers Theodore Fiscl stein C J Pratt George Nye and W F Reed. The hymn When He Comes was sung at Ewing Chapel during the service.

Pomeroy Mr. Allen Des Moines Iowa Robert Leets Columbus Caroline Stivers Miss Stivers Theodore P. Fisclstein C. J. Pratt George B. Nye

Local Woman Dies of Heart Attack at 56 West Union Street

Mrs. Joseph D. Martin 53 wife of J D Martin died suddenly of a heart attack at home after a period of influenza. Surviving are her husband a son Charles C and sister Mrs George H Junod. She belonged to the Women's Relief Corps and First Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements pending.

Joseph D. Martin J. D. Martin West Union Street Clester Athens County Athens County Infirmary Martin Athens Lumbgr ‘Company Athens Charles C George H. Junod Palm Beach Florida Women's Relief Corps First Methodist Church

McVay Plans Cleveland Visit for NEA Convention

County Superintendent H. R. McVay announced he will attend the fifty-ninth annual convention of the Department of Superintendence of the National Education Association in Cleveland from February 24 to 28. Thousands of educators will participate in the discussions on improving public schools and democracy.

Department of Superintendence National Education Association Cleveland H. R. McVay

School leaders note rising National Education Association

Superintendent Frank D Boynton and Dr Boynton lead aera a YY educators as NEA membership nears 200000. Mr McVay reports 192145 members with a gain of about 12000 this year and plans to attend the meeting. Athens County life members include Superintendent McVay and Superintendent Alex Root of The Plains Schools.

Frank D. Boynton Aera Boynton National Education Association Mec.Vay McVay Athens County Alex Root the Plains Schools

Zeliner Portrays Famous Figures in Ohio University Appearance

Zeliner presented famous characters of history and literature to an audience in Alumni Memorial Auditorium. The portrayal occurred during the second program of the University Music and Lecture Course at Ohio University Monday night.

Alumni Memorial Auditorium Ohio University Zeliner

Zellner’s varied repertory shines in character portraits

Zellner stagecraft covers Samuel Clemens Huck Finn Abe Lincoln Socrates and more in a program of varied American and modern roles. Performances featured precision acting and special costumes with lighting effects including a German gossiping widow and a Scotsman reciting The Wee Pennie Whistle.

Zeliner Ben Socrates Sesi Zellner Samuel Clemens Mark Twain Twain Huckleberry Finn Huck Sandy McGraw

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