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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
2
Mrs Christena Grimm petitions for divorce from Melvin Grimm alleging drunken abuse and danger to herself and three children. She cites prior shelter in Syracuse jail to protect family and seeks custody and child support.
Mrs Winifred Skidmore and companions spent Tuesday in Parkersburg with relatives. Mr and Mrs W H Sommers and family returned to Beech Hill West Virginia after visiting here with Mrs Lawrence Bing. Mr and Mrs Morgan Smith with children and Mrs Allen left for Hamden Indiana after visiting Mrs Lyston Fultz. Misa Marjorie Hamilton accompanied them as far as Columbus. Mrs Eber Willock, recently home from McMillan hospital Charleston, relapsed Monday night and remains seriously ill with only caregivers allowed in.
Pomeroy July 12 report notes a U S Commerce Department survey by C Co Kirkpatrick on potential tonnage for a combined river and rail terminal at Huntington. He will interview manufacturers and shippers to assess feasible river traffic and volumes. Currently, rail moves most shipments while packets and barges carry some freight. Local river men say a terminal could push government support for Mississippi style barge ports on the Ohio.
Noted in the Gallipolis Tribune July 12 report the Marine hospital, under Mrs. Millard Burdette, had no patients Monday. Captain Charles Sayre of Letart Falls, owner of the steamer Eugene Tully, was sent to Louisville for treatment after weeks of paralysis and a serious condition.
A New York Central quartet performed in Thurman Gallia County Tuesday evening accompanied by a crowd of young folks. Pomeroy residents working with the Eberbach construction company joined the event and all enjoyed the program presented to local residents.
UNITED PRESS reports Raskob and other leaders plotting campaign plans with emphasis on Prohibition revision in the East and farm relief in the West. Norris is nominated by the Farmer-Labor party. Prohibition party undecided on a national ticket. Hoover outlines a westward trip with stops and platform appearances.
The stars foretell a sudden change or journey with important matters and potential financial success if fraud and treachery are kept in mind. Extreme caution is urged in contracts and papers, and litigation should be avoided. Those born on July 9 may see advantageous openings but must guard against deceit.
Larry Phillips has quit after serving 27 years as the Washington ballpark announcer. His decision ends a long tenure marked by familiar calls and a steady presence in the park.
A stylish printed georgette frock features a low waist contrast trim and gathered flounce with soft shoulder shirring. Round neck suits most figures, pattern offered in sizes 34 36 38 40 and 42. 38 inch size needs 34 yards of 39 inch material. pattern mailed for 15 cents.
F S Crooks won the Scioto Country Club Golf Championship in Columbus Ohio securing his first title after years in the finals. A graduate of Ohio University he is an attorney in Columbus and former president of the Columbus District Golf Association. He also serves as secretary treasurer of the Ohio Golf Association.
Vida Lovsey and her mother traveled to Charleston on Tuesday where Vida checked into McMillan hospital for a tonsil and adenoids removal operation.
Friends and neighbors hosted a bridal shower for Mrs. Randolph Ward at the Murray home on Grant Street. The bride, who weds July 3, opened gifts and guests enjoyed social time with refreshments served by Mrs. James Murray and Mrs. Gus Ward.
The Tal bott class of the Baptist Sunday school met Tuesday evening with Mrs. W. G. James on South Sixth Avenue. Readings were given by Mrs. Mayes Mrs. B. E. Talbott Mrs. M. J. Hamilton and Mrs. James Hundley. Piano selections were played by Jean James, daughter of the hostess.
Canned heat proved too much for Denver Knox of Marietta and the city police said this morning. Knox was arrested last night at the railroad station by Police Captain Charles Maple on a charge of intoxication and is held in the city jail awaiting arraignment before Mayor Alex M. Moore. Leslie Robinett faces a driving while intoxicated charge with arraignment set for today after an arrest by Captain Maple. Clara Bell was fined $1 for overtime parking and ordered to court by Traffic Officer James Lewis.
Gene Tunney, training in New York for his bout with Tom Heeney, will start charging admission for workouts today. Proceeds go to charity after he boxed six rounds with Bill Vidabeck and Harold Mays and hit the bag four rounds.
Leslie B Beers earns a place on the Olympic wrestling team, the first wrestler from the University of Down to achieve this distinction. The selection marks a historic milestone for the school and its athletics.
A Battle Creek physician cites constipation as a major misery and promotes Rexall Orderlie tablets. The product draws water into the colon to soften waste for a gentle, natural movement without habit formation. Chew at night, wake refreshed. 24 tablets for 25 cents at Rexall Drug Stores.
July 12 report notes the marriage of Esther Margaretta Lund to Charles F. Coates in Akron on July 10. The couple plans to reside in Akron while the bride’s family honors the memory of the late Professor Toni C. Coates of Pomeroy High School.
Leslie Cochran returns to Marietta from a business trip. Miss Zana Smith leaves for Ak ron to visit friends two weeks. Mrs. Richard Campbell Ada Mae and Miss Evelyn Stewart journey to Columbus for a several day visit. Duke Watkins moves oil well outfit from Ball Run to Spencer farm in Chester. Harry Ohlinger enjoys vacation from Red Anchor store at cottage near Darwin. Miss Dora Reuter travels to Columbus for several weeks. Mrs. Walter Walker and Edna Dill return from Columbus. Mrs. Harold Lowery improves in Grant hospital. Edward Ebersbach and daughter Helen visiting Cleveland.
A wedding occurred at the court house on July 12 in Pomeroy. The couple were Clinton Birch, 33, a Portland farmer, and Susie McName, 26, a widow from the rural route out of Minersville. Magistrate French performed the ceremony.
St Paul Lutheran church members hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Raymond Boice at the church on Tuesday evening. A 6 o'clock pot luck dinner fed 50 guests and gifts filled a large clothes basket for the honoree.
Chillicothe dispatch notes Ward Edmonds failed to secure a spot on the Olympic squad amid Canning company plant struggles. Manager Harry J. Mee cites Edmonds, a pole vaulter, whose season featured standout Stanford totals and strong field performances. The campaign drew over 1 400 000 fans.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester A. Weekley and children Mary Lee and Lester Jr. with Florazella Webbley arrive from Ocala Florida to visit their parents Mr. and Mrs. E A Weekley on Sand Ridge. Mr. Weekley has been bedridden for months at age 83 and is said to be in declining health. The visitors plan to travel next to Elyria and New London before returning to Florida.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Mrs. Jeff Harrison 39 from her The Plains home. Rev W Ahlbrand conducted the service and burial was in Athens cemetery. She died at her sister Myrtle West’s Chillicothe home where she had been visiting. her husband and daughter Frances 13 survive.
Members of the Loyal Woman's Bible class of the Church of Christ gathered at Blanch Gardner's High Street home on Wednesday afternoon. President Inez Nye presided and Mrs. J. A. Long of Indianapolis joined as a visitor. discussion was led on the lesson. Attendants included Mrs. Harvey Nye, Mrs. T. R. Hamilton, Mrs. Tra Myers, Mrs. Charles Bradfield, Mrs. John Shafer, Mrs. Floyd Nye, Guy Brookins, Mrs. Neal, Mrs. B. Hill, Mrs. J. A. Long, and Mrs. Guy Gardner.
In Athens County Common Pleas court N. B. Croy sues Aaron W. Brown for $6000 alleging a false libel oath published in a Justice of the Peace court. A divorce petition by Zina Ranbottom against William Ranbottom cites neglect and seeks alimony. Executor actions, final discharges, and guardianship hearings are noted for Sayre, Atkins, Gressel, and Flora Freneau.
Two Belmont county mines resume operations near Bellaire and Shadyside. The No 6 mine at McClainsville employs about 75 men and the Wegee mine south of Shadyside about 70. Both restart after five months with peaceable resumption and plans to recall former workers by week’s end.
Commander Richard E. Byrd told Boy Scouts at Bear Mountain park he asked the organization to send a scout along on his Antarctic flying expedition, potentially making the scout one of the youngest polar explorers.
Athens County Probate Court approved the adoption of Goldie Fulton by Emery and Ida Lantz and changed the child’s name to Goldie Lantz on yesterday’s session as recommended by N. K. Alderman next friend appointed by the court. Don Juniper was acquitted and dismissed after being charged with non support of three children. The court admitted as probate a document claiming to be the will of Mary Stalder deceased and Henry Stalder elected to take under the will.
A corrections heavy list of visits and travels shows Mr and Mrs Morrison Eisenan and family in Columbus with Mrs Smiths relatives. Earl Donaldson visits Kimberly while Wilbert Love and Ted Tippie head to Pontiac for work. Other moves include funerals in The Plains and relatives visiting from Columbus and McArthur including Williamson and Henderson.
Chauncey July 12 Mazon Council No 93 Degree of Pocahontas will install officers during their regular meeting this evening.
Claims from Bradfield Regulator Co promote an external lubricant “Mother’s Friend” to reduce labor tension and pain. Boarded as trusted by three generations, the ad urges expectant mothers to begin use and request a free booklet on baby preparation.
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