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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
2
Ernest Hausen of Wisconsin clocked four and a half seconds to catch a chicken and set a world record at the West Virginia poultrymen picnic. West Virginia specialist L Mason leads the event inviting Ohio poultrymen. Program starts 10 a m with noon intermission for lunch on E S Humphrey’s riverfront podium near Reedsville Ohio.
The Meigs county boys and girls clubs announce week of July 26 for their camp in Pomeroy. Camp will be on Peter Betzing’s farm north of town, with A A Board West Virginia cooking. A two day program of instruction and entertainment is planned for each day.
Leo B org appointed administrator of the estate of Selden, a former merchant, at Mid ay. The action occurs in Pomeroy on July 1 with notice of probate and appointment records filed.
Clarence res 21 of Pomeroy and Philomena Kersbach daughter of Valentino Kersbach were married by Father Fathigel at Sacred Heart Church Wednesday morning. Mrs Harre was formerly employed at a underselling store.
The members of the Happy Harvesters club at Peace Evangelical church held a wiener roast and picnic at Rutland picnic grounds on Wednesday evening. About fifteen members attended, accompanied by Mrs. Earl Harten th.
The probate office in Pomeroy reports June licenses issued exceed those granted so far this year. The register notes 25 licenses issued in June, contrasting with a total of 35 for the year 1926 and 24 a year ago, highlighting a shift in licensing activity.
Alfred L. gown files for divorce from Helen Marie Brown in Fomero y on a charge of extreme cruelty as stated in the petition. The suit notes alleged treatment and seeks a legal dissolution of the marriage.
The plaintiff does not seek custody of the two minor children but agrees to provide support. Attorney H. C. Fish represents the plaintiff in the matter. MiS SRUSS-5
Miss Edna Russ daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Russ of Pomeroy married Horace Smith son of Mr and Mrs Horace Smith Sr of Hartford at Simpson M I church last evening. Rev O Weed officiated. The couple, both graduates of Pomeroy high school, are well known locally.
The Missionary society of the Christian church holds its regular monthly meeting at Miss Elizabeth Horden's Fifth Street home this evening with Miss Anna Margaret Burchett assisting. Refreshments will be served by the hostesses.
Middleport reports all stores will shut on Monday July 5 for Fourth of July celebrations at Rock Springs fairegrounds with activities planned all day.
The C A R meets at the Windsor home and votes to hold a program Monday morning followed by a picnic dinner at the Rock Springs fair grounds. The event is scheduled in Middleport with members and families expected to attend.
Members of the Christian Endeavor of the Christian church will hold their regular monthly meeting at the home of Miss Bessie Graves on Fifth Street Friday evening. Reports from the Columbus convention held recently will be presented at the gathering.
Mrs. Elmer Wysong hosted a picnic supper at the Swinging Bridge on Leading Creek Tuesday evening to honor her nieces Allie and Elsie Loster of Huntington, visiting town. Attending were Sruth Grate, Jean McMaster, Joan McKay and Henrietta Ewing.
Town and Rochester residents exchange updates on visits Mrs. Delbert Becker visits Clifton West Virginia with her parents. Mr and Mrs O Watts and daughter return from Wilkesville trip. Mrs Charles McAllister and son George of Cheshire were guests Wednesday.
Mrs. Frank Shaw of West Second Street traveled to Columbus on Wednesday to attend the wedding of her nephew Russell Stimson a former Logan resident. The ceremony was set for 4 o’clock in the afternoon.
Logan July 1 Al Baker the magician appeared as a guest of the Logan Kiwanis club at their Tuesday meeting. He presented a half hour program to the club, drawing generous applause. Club singing and a six o clock dinner followed the performance.
Logan July 1 Leland Stokes has accepted a position with The Fashion at Columbus as floor manager and assistant window trimmer. He has reported for duty and plans to move with his family within a month. Stokes previously worked for years at the Johnson Beverage company store in town.
Mrs A J Ulrich and her father S M Brown left Logan for Lorain to attend the funeral of Mrs Kisslinger, sister of the late A J Ulrich, to be held Friday afternoon.
About thirty five Parkersburg Country Club members are expected in Athens to play in a tournament opening today. Representatives from West Virginia officials met Athens club members this afternoon at the Athens course.
The regular Chauncey Christian church Woman's Bible class met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Charles Bradfield's East Converse street home. Mrs. Guy Brookins presided, and the session opened with a hymn. Decor and lesson were led by Mrs. Charles Fiske and Mrs. Sam Tippett respectively. A social contest of old fashioned sayings was held with prizes to Mrs. John Brewer and Mrs. Charles Sweeney. Mrs. Corfield of Chicago visited, mother of Mrs. Sweeney. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Lucille.
Chauncey July 1 Mr. and Mrs A Schoonover and Mrs Abbie Schoonover visited Nelsonville where they dined with Mrs Clarissa Stevenson. Mrs Stevenson is 85 years old and Mrs Abbie Schoonover over 80.
Mrs Frank Rivers and daughters Faye Lucille and Lavinia Rivers along with Mr and Mrs Clarence Morris Robert Leland Mr and Mrs Gilbert Kierns and Mrs Thomas Fennell and son Robert all of Chauncey visited Zanesville last Sunday for a two course dinner at Floyd Rivers and Mary Fennell home former Chauncey residents
Troop One Chauncey Boy Scouts pitch a big tent at Ellis Avenue and Converse Street to sell ice cream candy and drinks to raise funds for scout work under Ralph W. Pritts.
Mrs William D Hines of this city returned home yesterday from Columbus where she had gall stones removed at Grant Hospital three weeks ago. She was accompanied by her husband who has stayed with her since the operation.
In the Eastern End of the County no one has been elected for nearly 30 years. Carl W. Hayes, a leading stockman and farmer on a 500 acre farm, is backed by Grangers countywide as a community builder and Rome Grange founder. Voters urged to elect a man broad enough to represent the whole county.
Mr and Mrs Harry Probst of Dayton visit relatives here. Robert Hoffman of Cincinnati arrives as a business visitor on Wednesday. Robert Barnes leaves for a three week visit at Icelos.
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