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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1927

Page

2

Tragedyful Accident Claims State Inspector Louis Little

Road inspector Louis Little 45 of Mt Zion was killed near Jackson hill when a Wesley Brothers truck lost control on a steep grade and struck a state road commission vehicle. Little, formerly on a sim Bas, died instantly. survived by his widow and several children.

Pomeroy Jackson County Louis Little Mason Jackson's Hill Wesley Brothers Mr. Little Mt. Zion

Middleport Social Notes Mention Visitors and Prospects

The Misses Ruth Thomas and Ruth Humphrey spent several days in Jackson with Miss Virginia McGhee. Mr and Mrs Carlson of Dayton visited Mr and Mrs J E Par. Robert McKay is recovering from a surgical operation. Theo Wilkinson and George Bray of Columbus visited Middleport regarding a possible greenhouse venture, but gave no definite plans.

Middleport Ruth Thomas Ruth Humphrey Jackson Virginia McGhee Carlson Dayton J. E Holzer Hospital Robert McKay Theo Wilkinson George Jbray Columbus

Funeral services for Albert James in Syracuse

Funeral services were held Sunday for Albert James who died Friday at age 51. The service at his late residence was conducted by Rev Song of the United Brethren church and followed by burial in Carleton cemetery. He was a long time resident and leaves children Evelyn Eleanor Florence and Homer, the latter currently in Dayton.

Syracuse Albert James Song The United Brethren Church Carleton James Evelyn Eleanor Florence Homer Misino Dayton

Convention Opens At Peace Church Pomeroy

Preparations are complete for the joint convention of the League and Sunday school workers of the Ohio District Evan Synod of North America to be held at Peace Church in Pomeroy from Tuesday through Thursday. About 300 delegates are expected, with Bend and riverfront attractions noted for visitors. The first session starts at 7:30 PM Tuesday with welcoming remarks and speeches by local and distant speakers led by Rev H von Ragner of St John's Elmore Ohio.

Pomeroy League and Sunday School Workers Ohio Evan Synod of North America The Peace Church Pome Bend H. & von Ragner St. John's Church Elmore of Peace Church

Miner Dies in Minersville Morning Tragedy

Cornelius Borham a longtime Minersville resident and miner died early Sunday at his home. He was middle aged and had suffered ill health for months. Borham was born in Minersville and lived there his entire life.

Cornelius Borham Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Minersville

Sheriff Leads Raid on Wrong Place in Racine

Pomeroy July 11 Saturday evening Sheriff Willock and deputies planned to raid Racine's gambling and liquor den. They mistakenly hit the adjacent building and bottles flew as suspects fled. Sim Swartz was jailed on gambling charges. Bert Banks was released for lack of evidence. Racine residents have long complained of vice activities.

Pomeroy Willock Racine J. A. Willock Sim” Swartz Plate Bert Banks Sheriff's Office

Bootleg crackdown nets arrests in Middleport area

In Middleport on July 11, Sheriff Wil lock and deputies arrest Fred Barnes and wife Hat tie for liquor law infractions along with Arthur and John Curwood at the Barnes place of business. The arrests follow 85 June liquor cases, showing strong action against bootleg operations, with no drunkenness reported from Forest Run, Dark Hollow, and No. 7 camps over the Fourth.

Middleport Fred Barnes Hattie Sherif Willock Pomeroy Arthur John Curwood Barnes Sheriffs Office Forest Run Dark Hollow No. 7

Will Twenty Gloucester Boys Tour Cincinnati by Auto

About twenty Gloucester boys depart this morning by four autos for Cincinnati to visit the zoological gardens and other sights. They are guided by Rev. Roberts A Danford Everett Eddy and F Hambel and will camp along the route at New Holland and near Cincinnati before returning Friday to Gloucester.

Glouster Cincin Zoological Gardens Roberts A. Danford Everett Eddy F. Hambel New Olland Cincinnati New Holland

Arm Fracture From Car Backfire In Ohio Town

Glouster, July 11. A 14 year old boy, John son of Mr and Mrs O V, fractured his right arm near the wrist when a car backfired as he cranked it Saturday. He was walking the car to deliver a tiling load when the accident happened.

Glouster John

Shust Funeral Held At Holy Cross Church

Funeral for William Shust aged 21 was held at Holy Cross Church this morning at 9 o'clock, in charge of local clergy in Glouster. The service reflected on the young man's life and was attended by family and friends.

Holy Cross Church Glouster William Shust

Young Man Noted as Member of Glouster Aerie F O E

A brief notice identifies the young man as a member of Glouster Aerie No. F O E. The reference highlights his association with the fraternal order in the local community.

Mayor denies report on police protection at Lamborn pavilion

Glouster July 11 Mayor Park dismissed a circulating report that he refused police protection for meetings at the Lamborn pavilion unless $3 per night was paid. He said no request for protection had been made and no disturbances had occurred at the services.

Glouster Mayor Park Lamborn Pavilion

N. T. Club Meets at Mrs. Bingman’s Home

A meeting of the N. T. club was held at Mrs. Edna Bingman’s home with ten members present. Talks by Mrs. Sylvia Seckinger and Mrs. Ella Johnston preceded a luncheon hosted by the hostess. Guest Mrs. Sylvia Maxwell attended. A picnic dinner is planned for July 21.

N. T. Club Edna Bingman Sylvia Seckinger Ella Johnston Sylvia Maxwell

Elizabeth Palmer and Scott Neutzling Wed in Glouster

Miss Elizabeth Palmer of this city married Scott Neutzling of Athens at Pomeroy with Justice French officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Palmer, belongs to Glouster High School’s 1928 class. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Neutzling of Athens.

Elizabeth Palmer Scott Neutazling Athens Glouster Scott Neutzling Athena Pomeroy Justice French C. E. Palmer Glouster High School Sroom

Ten Athens golfers travel to Jackson for regional championship

Ten golfers from Athens Country club join peers from seven other Southeastern Ohio clubs at Jackson for the fourth annual Southeastern Ohio Golf Association championship. Eighty golfers compete in individual and team events across two days with a 36 hole medal tournament concluding the meet.

Athens Country Club Jackson Country Club Southeastern Ohio Golf Association Southeastern Ohio Marietta Town and Country Club Cambridge Country Club Portsmouth Gallipolis Lancaster Country Club Chillicothe Country Club Jackson County Country Club Athens B. T. Grover M. Johnson Don Peden Charles Woodworth Charles G. O'Blenness F. W. Bush Harry Beckley Edwin Chubb D. H. Biddle John Swanson

Baseball box score fragment with Washington and Cleveland

The Washington and Cleveland game shows Washington 3 runs on 10 hits with 3 errors and Cleveland 9 runs on 9 hits with 2 errors. Notable players include Rigney Rice J Sewell L Sewell and Marberry as winning pitcher with Smith taking the loss.

Cadecne Burger Marberry Grant Washington Cleveland Judge Reeves Rigney Rice J. Sewell L. Sewell Bluege Summa Spurgeon Lutzke Burns Lisenbee Burke Levsen Shaute Leven Braxton Smith Lisenhee Indians Senators AU Rice Harris Speaker Goslin Weer Ore Tate Thurston Teen Ee Cleveland Jamieson Mrwedt cJacobson

Three-Step Swan Dive Form in Detroit Club Training

The article outlines the three core elements for performing the swan dive at the Cleveland Athletic Club training: take off, air form, and water entry. It advises a smooth three-step takeoff ending with a jump, arm swing into the swan position, a rigid graceful exit, and a rigid body through water entry with arms raised and fingers pointed.

Will Sharkey Try To Get Jack's Goat

United Press reports on Jack Sharkey's antics to rattle opponents, noting past stunts against Wills and Maloney. The piece considers how such tactics might play against Jack Dempsey before the July 21 bout, with remarks from observers on Dempsey's own mindset and rivalries.

Will Sharkey Jack New York Jack Sharkey Harry Wills Wills Sharkey Jim Maloney Maloney Jack Dempsey Dempsey Jack McAuliffe Descamps Bunk Carpentier Tunney Philadelphia

Baseball Scores From The Day In The Major Leagues

American League results include Washington 10 Cleveland 9 in seven innings Detroit 6 New York 3 Chicago 4 Boston 1 Philadelphia 14 St Louis 11. National League games show New York 5 3 St Louis 0 7 Chicago 1 Brooklyn 0. American Association tallies list St Paul 10 Louisville 2 4 Columbus 9 1 Kansas City 2 5 Milwaukee 18 4 Toledo 1 1 Minneapolis 8 3 Indianapolis 7 5.

New York Washington Detroit Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis A Boston Pittsburgh St. Louis Anette Brooklyn Ewe Eee Cincinnati ATION Toledo Milwaukee Kansas City Louisvil New St. Paul Louisville Columbus Milwaukee Toledo Minneapolis Indianapolis

Peck Delivers Homer In Seventh For Cubs Victory

Eddie Peck hit a seventh inning homer to lift the Cubs to a 1 0 win over the Robins and tighten their grip on first place. Virgil Barnes nearly no-hit the Cardinals but O Farrell broke it up with a second inning single in the Sunday doubleheader. The Giants beat St Louis 5 9 in the opener while Burleigh Grimes faced a rough end in the late game. Heine Schubel homered for the Cards as Detroit topped New York 6 3 after a Yankees drought.

Eddie Pick Virgil Barnes Giants Cardinals O'Farrell Barnes Burleigh Grimes St. Louis Heine Schubel Cards Yankees New York Tigers Detroit

Fatal Egg Hunt Tragedy in Ottumwa

Ila Clara Roth aged 10 died after falling on a pitchfork while egg hunting in Ottumwa Iowa. Authorities reported the accident occurred during a family activity at a local home. Funeral plans were to be announced by the Roth family.

Ottumwa Ila Clara Roth

Glouster Beats Ray-Glos in Revenge Find at Home

Glouster defeats Ray-Glos 15 to 8 with Big Sam Witham pitching. White hits long drive, Whitlatch homers, and Glouster builds a large lead early before finishing strong.

Glouster Sam Witham Athens Ray- Glos Ray-Glos White Withem Ray-Glos AB. R. H. O. A. E Kranyik xTheison Smith H. Earich McAllister D. Earich Robak Whitlatch Christy Sweeney Beverage and McAllister

Pirates to Add John Miljus from Seattle Coast League

Seattle reports the Pirates will strengthen their pitching staff by acquiring John Miljus, star of the Seattle Coast League team. Miljus sale to the Pirates is announced.

Seattle Wash Pittsburgh Pirates John Miljus Miljus Pirates

Lindbergh Giants to Face Grayson Ray Glos Tomorrow Night

The Lindbergh Giants of Athens meet the Grayson Ray Glos tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. on the playgrounds. Giants’ battery is Thieson and Simson. Ray Glos will start Whitlatch and Thieson.

Lindbergh Giants Athens Grayson Ray- Glos Giants Thieson and Simson Ray- Glos Whitlatch

Lott Wins Western Title In Long Fifth Set

George Lott of Chicago defeated John Hennessey of Indianapolis in a grueling fifth set 6-4 to claim the western singles tennis championship on July 11. Lott wore down his opponent with superior stamina as the lead traded hands throughout the match.

Dayton George Lott Chicago John Hennessey Indianapolis Lott

Bobby Jones Seeks Two 6s in Open Round at St Andrews

In St Andrews on July 11 Bobby Jones needed two sixes on the front nine to break par and posted a 76 in the British Open first round on the Old Course. Mehlhorn led early with a 13 on his card while J Crane posted 92 among 207 entrants as Americans contend across two courses and a reversed order tomorrow.

ST. Andrews Scotland U.P Bobby Jones Wild Bill’ Mehlhorn Jones J. Crane United States Jim Barnes Joe Kirkwood Billy Mehrhorn Larry Nabholtz Charles Mayo J. Red

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Ohio River Pomeroy River Shust Funeral Glouster Aerie, F. O.' E N. T Frigidaire Ice-Man K. of P. Bldg By James A. Lee Cleveland Athletic Club Henry SL. Farrell United Press Peck CUBS Ray - Glos Miljus Bought Iee & Storage Ce Air Hero Ball Club Bobby Mehlhorn O Fee Tobacco eTela Granger Liggett MYE G Tropacce Co
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