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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1929

Page

2

Boys Still Held in Cycle Theft Case at Pomeroy

In Pomeroy on Monday Arthur Thomas reported a stolen motorcycle found in Ravenswood. Two youths, Paul Gelich and Gerald Marpler, remain jailed for grand larceny with one escapee. A third youth linked as Singer’s boy faces separate charges. The hearing is slated for mid next week.

Pomeroy Arthur Thomas Rutland Paul Gelich Gerald Marpler Steubenville Youngstown Willock Ravenswood

Busy Bee Sunday School Lawn Social at Root Home

Middleport July 18 The Busy Bee Class of the Baptist Sunday School plans a lawn social this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Cecil Root on South Fourth Street.

Middleport The Baptist Sunday School Cecil Root South Fourth Street

Dorothy Nelle Stewart Birthday Party In Middleport

In Middleport on South Fourth Street the home of Mr and Mrs H Stewart hosted a birthday party for their daughter Dorothy Nelle who turned seven. More than ten children attended with out of town guests Mary Martha Orr and others from Ohio and Pennsylvania while local relatives helped with games and gift giving.

Middleport H. Stewart South Fourth Hooker Streets Dorothy Nelle Stewart Home Mary Martha Orr Margaret John William Orr Wellington Clara Pantine Erwin Columbus Mary Jean Elaine Young Pomeroy Jean Duffy Logan Jane Lewis Kansas City Stewart FE. G. Probst Anna Waddell Louise Talbott Eloise Buck Margaret Isabel Stewart

Pomeroy Postmaster Marries in Ohio Trip City Union

Florence Smith, Pomeroy postmaster, wed Caroline Lauder in a ceremony conducted by Justice Webster. Meigs County Fair Grounds grow in appeal for picnics and reunions as church and family gatherings come to the area.

Meigs County Florence Smith Pomeroy Postminsters Columbus Gerald Bond Findlay Caroline Lauder Justice FE. G. Webster Meigs County Fair Grounds Bethany M. E. Church Commer Pleas Court George Beer Holter Racine John ([Tson Cimare Pomersy Leverine Casto Ana Omer Lancaster J. Luks Paine Stevens Outland Louie Stevens Steler Lochary Mary Lochary Gorge Thomas A. J. Smart Radnor Charles J. Hess Pomoy Germany

Marriage License Granted to Nussell and Bally in Court

A marriage license was issued Wednesday in rebate Court to Jancis H. Nussell 20 of Coolville and Alice Carry Bally 20 of Porch a teacher. Both received parental consent to wed.

Jancis H. Nussell Coolville Armer Alice Carry Bally Porch

Stolen Car In Pomeroy Eludes Pursuit After Night Scene

A car was stolen in Pomeroy as onlookers watched, with mechanic Harry Schwaub present. The pursuit extended across the bridge into West Virginia before returning toward Ohio, where the vehicle was last seen in front of the Guest restaurant, but it has not been recovered.

Pomeroy Meigs County D. H. Peoples Nhce Peoples Lves Naylore Run Peoples Het Mrs. Peoples Fas Schwaab West Virginia Ripley Jackson Ohio Tell John Spires Tell House

Merger Forms Ohio River Transit Company Ships

Elmer Beegle announces the merger of Shippers Packet Company owner of Senator Cordill and the Queen Cite company. The Ohio River Transit Company will operate the two boats in the Pittsburgh Cincinnati trade with a $10 000 working fund. John W Hubbard is president and a slate of officers and directors includes W F E Roe J C Sheets B S Beegle A G McDade and I C Matlack.

B. 5. Beegle A. G. McDade I. C. Matlack Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Burnsides Dead Pomeroy July 18

Old River men report the death of Capt H P Burnsides in a Moundaville hospital after an operation. He commanded the steamer Washington here last summer and earlier served on the Homer Smith. For the past year he held a government post on a regional boat. He leaves a wife and daughter in Mt Pleasant and was a frequent Pomeroy visitor.

Pomeroy H. P. Burnsides Moundaville D Burnsides Washington Homer Smith Mt. Hleasant

POMEROY BOOKS 100 FOR Cincinnati Parade

More than 100 reservations are reported for the pocket Cincinnati flagship of the hi ie parade next October once the Pittsburgh Cairo dam is finished The pageant will feature 50 steam boats. In Sparne Willim Middletort July 18 Louis Sprained arm returns home from Charleston after treatment at McMillan Hospital with further examination planned.

Pomeroy Cincinnati Pittsbursh Cairo Willim Louis Charleston McMilan

Various Regional Visitors and Local Appointments in Middleport

Middleport residents and guests are listed visiting relatives in Huntington Columbus Wellington Charleston and Marion. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wysong in town with friends for a brief stay and Mrs. Florence Washburn of Cincinnati visiting her parents.

Elmer Wysong Huntington Bucyrus Louis Sauer Dea G. Hayes McMillan Hospital Charleston Betty Grimes Harvey Wenger Lebanon Wellington Frank Guinther Howard McElhinney Dana Lambert John Steele South Front Street C. FL Tedrow Columbus Florence Washburn Cincinnati J. C. Fisher Margaret Harrigan Mary Powers Fred Powers South Fourth Street Henrietta Ewing J. W. Martin Ruth Marjorie Brown Brown Quannacut Camp Ruth Wells Middleport Petty Dent Elmer Dent Paul Smart Tom Pickens H M. Cross Marion Lawrence Hing Cross Musicatore Mr. Cross

Windsor Couple Plans Summer Outing

Akron Middleport July 18. Mr and Mrs Windsor went to Akron where the wife will spend a week of her vacation. Mr Windsor has been appointed to a state job as accountant at Akron II at Mira. Windsor will return Sunday.

Akron Middleport C. Windsor Ares Windsor Akron II Mira Glouster Lois Antle Trimble Guy J. Tiere Athens

He's Not Dead in Middleport

Ira Nichols denies death reports saying he and his family are alive and well in Bluefield West Virginia. He explains a press misprint caused the rumor by confusing names.

Middleport Ira Nichols Ike Mark Twain Bluefield W. Va

Taken to Jail Glouster Drunk Charge and Sentence

Will Cook was taken to the Athens county jail to serve a $25 and costs sentence for a drunk charge after arrest by Marshal Williams. Deputy Heck transported him Wednesday following his Tuesday night arrest.

Glouster Will Cook Athens Fréd Heck Gaskalla Cook Marshal Willames

All Day Picnic Set for August 3 at Rock Springs Grounds

POMEROY July 18 announcement by officers in charge of the Roush Arnold and Meton families that an all day picnic and canton will be held on Saturday August 3 on the hill at Rock Springs Fair Grounds. Officials include Mrs O O A Tracy president J H Arnold vice president and N E Arnold secretary with committees on arrangements publicity attendance and program listed along with local volunteers.

Pomeroy Charee Roush J. B. Carleton E. Emory Wolfe L. L. Itroush A. O. Tracy A. E. McCullough J. W. Lee Sutton Carmel Otis Crawford Letart Emory Wolfe Racine Ftelle Carleton Clermont Arnold Syracuse Bertha Holter Jease Settlement Frank Chester Robert Warner

Christian Workers to Host Friday Night Church Musical

The Christian Workers announce a Church of Christ Friday night musical program of unusual interest. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend. Refreshments will be served at the close of the program.

Glouster Oakdale A Christian Workers Church of Christ

Weaver Building Nears Final Remodel Phase

Gloust er July 1 report notes contractor Russell Lent nears completing its remodel of the Weaver Building occupied by Goldberg Brothers Store. A new foundation and floors are in, a modern front will be added, and a rear stair is removed for a full width display front. Goldberg Brothers plan to reopen after work finishes. Mrs Frank Jotus and daughter visit Dayton. Miss Katherine Ortels returns to Columbus from time with her mother.

Pomeroy Meigs Savings and Loan Company Treasie FL Weaver Wo © Weaver Union Avenue Glouster Russell Enyeeth Weaver Goldberg Brothers Frank Jotus Missy Opal Dayton Katherine Ortels Columb Oiffer Wother Mra Nate Bartels

Miss Frances Tavier Joins Glouster High School Class of 1024

Glow Sten reports Miss Frances Tavier of the 1024 Senior Class has secured a position with a local firm. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.

Frances Tavier Glouster High School

Newsbaker Writers Sent to Prison

Cleveland editor Louis B. Seltzer and editorial writer Carlton K. Matson were jailed for 80 days with a $400 fine by Judge Frederick P Walther for contempt of court. They entered the county jail following the sentence amid jocular remarks.

Cleveland Louis B. Seltzer Cleveland Press Carlton K. Matson Common Pleas Frederick P Walther

Dusty Plains road to be tarred by next week

Dust from limestone road through The Plains causes sore throats and damaged furnishings. The Athens County Board of Commissioners say tarping will remove the dust once work on the road is finished in four to five days, improving travel and roadside conditions.

Plains Athens County Board of Commissioners Courtney Hill Athens

Giants name Renny Friedman captain for 192% season

New York Giants announce former Michigan All American quarterback Renny Friedman will captain the team this fall and has signed a contract for the 192% season.

New York New York Football Giants Renny Friedman University of Michigan Giants Friedman

Chicken thieves target farmer's Plymouth Rock flock

County authorities pursue suspects after 25 Plymouth Rock chickens are stolen from Charles Wagner's pens in New Lexington. The incident occurred around July 17 and authorities are investigating leading to potential arrests.

New Lexington Plymouth Rock Charles Wagner

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