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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1927
Page
2
July 14 report says New York Central Railway offered 7700 to the family of the late B D Romine for his death as a railroad brakeman at Melgs siding. The Romines reside in Monkey Run. The offer has been accepted.
Clark Van Cooney aged 48 wed Miss Hilda Searls aged 26 of Cheshire in Middleport on July 14. The ceremony united two locals in a early summer marriage.
Pomeroy July 14 The mis hap down below Monkey Run affects traffic restoration between Pomeroy and Middleport. Debates about street location and a potential highway through Hocking Valley freight yards arise amid historic claims of early railroad service into Pomeroy as far back as July 1881 with the Nelsons involved in a damages suit.
Mr and Mrs J Park Calderwood of Manhattan Kansas are here for their annual summer visit with A Calderwood and other relatives. Mise Mabel Hysell is spending a week with relatives in Columbus.
Jesse Brewster recalls a cliff shower in Pomeroy when a mass of stone broke away and tumbled toward Second Street. It settled behind a barn on the Senkus property, wrecking a y in the barn and damaging building. The Kohli family widow’s home nearby faced possible tragedy.
Miss Theodosia Shannon of Huntington visits Miss Arlena Lyons. Mrs. Kate Rice of Columbus, a former resident, stays with Mrs. Ida Dobbs and family. Miss Virginia Hugg of Detroit visits her grandparents Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Hugg. Mrs. Charlies Thomas of Cincinnati spends a few weeks in the old hometown.
A meeting of Union miners is set for July 14 at the Odd Fellows hall with the general public invited. Expected speakers include Frank Bender District No. 4 secretary-treasurer in Cambridge and John Owens national organizer. Addresses will cover economic conditions and mining interests.
Middleport July 14 moving spirits in the Asbury M E church as services progress each evening with steady attendance and prayerful program.
Services are held each evening with Pomeroy Bend pastors at the pulpit. Tonight the message will be delivered by Rev. P. A. West district superintendent of the Cleveland district of the Northern conference and former presiding elder. Citizens may contribute a dollar to Rev. R. L. Lowe of Middleport. Special music by the Baptist church orchestra.
The Loy al Woman's Circle of the First Christian Church gathered for its regular meeting in Chauncey on July 14. The class president Mrs Charlies Fiske led. Mrs Guy Brookins led devotions. about 150 husbands and families joined a lawn cafeteria supper after prayers by Rev Ahlbrand. Members listed include Mrs John Shafer, Mrs Charles Fiske, Mrs T R Hamilton, Mrs Ira Myers, Mrs T W Duffee, Mrs Elizabeth Fiske, and many others.
The daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Fennell of Monroe Avenue is living with the bridegroom's mother as their current home.
Two old fashioned bellings and serenades were staged by Chauncey youths this week. They honored Mr. and Mrs. William Beckley and Mr. and Mrs. George Cline, with the marriages of Emma Smart and Edna Fennell noted.
Hazel McDonald visited Miss Evelyn West in Albany. Okey Benedum travels to Cleveland for employment. Charles McDonald of Racine visited his son William here. Mr and Mrs Russell McHarg hosted guests including Ath ens pair W E Helrich and Marie Helrich. Pauline Potts visited Luhrig with Arthur Potts. Wendell Moore returned from Newark Ohio. The Nichols hosted William Hawk and F E Cook with refreshments. Mrs Floyd Barker of Athens visited George Gabriel Jr. at The Lower Plains.
George Cline and Miss Edna Fennell both of this city were married last Saturday morning in Logan. The groom is the son of Mrs. Anna Cline and the bride is the daughter of local residents.
Mr and Mrs Earl Burley of Canton Ohio spent last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs James Love in Millfield. Hiram Love employed in Canton visited his parents, Mr and Mrs James Love, in Millfield this week.
Mr and Mrs Carl Geisecke of Columbus were guests last Sunday of Mrs Ferrer and her husband in this city. Floyd Dinsmoor and Roger Boling of Chauncey were in New Lexington on Tuesday.
Earl N. Coffman of Homer township has been granted a divorce from Rebecca Coffman in common pleas court at McConnelsville. The case was taken under advisement after testimony.
In Glouster on Wednesday at 5 pm Clifford Birtcher married Miss Velam Reynolds at the bride’s brother’s home in Mid-Hocking. Rev. Miles E. Hoon officiated with family witnesses present. A wedding dinner followed and the couple will visit relatives in Buffalo, New York.
Mrs. A. M. Thomas and her two children have returned from an unspecified trip. Details on destination or duration are not provided.
Advertises McCoy's Tablets as a simple inexpensive weight gain solution for underweight men and women. Claims users gain at least 5 or more pounds in 30 days with a guarantee: return purchase price if not satisfied after using 4 boxes or 2 boxes.
Telegram reports Mrs. E W LeFever in serious condition at Sedan Kansas with little hope of recovery. She is the wife of Dr E W LeFever and formerly resided in Marietta. The couple previously stayed with Dr E LeFever and Mr and Mrs D E Carr during a visit.
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