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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1937

Page

3

Skull Injury Proves Fatal After 4 Weeks

POMEROY widow williamson, 42, died at Holzer Hospital after four weeks in semi conscious state following an early Sunday attack. He suffered two skull fractures, was treated for a blood clot, and survived surgery before passing away at 7:30 am. Survived by wife Georgia, three daughters, one son, and several siblings. Funeral plans pending.

Pomeroy — Waleyvilliamson Holzer Hospital Wallipolis Williamson Wilk Walter Wolfe Harrisonville Road Georgia Williamson Sarah Jean Joyce George Earl Pearl Speed Bluefield W. Va Elizabeth Chasen Logan Erma Williamson Ironton Phil Pomeroy Clyde Warren Harry Akron John Pleasant Ermal Birmingham Ala

Middleport Beset by Severe Wind Storm Friday

Middleport suffered one of its worst wind and rain storms in years. A train near misses was averted when resident Charles Juhling flagged the approaching passenger train. Homes and basements flooded, trees down, roofs torn, and electrical lines damaged across town and nearby areas.

Middleport Riva Crans First Ave Charles Juhling Cecil Bradbury S. Second Ave E. L Pete) Simpson Evelyn Lewis Charles Elizabeth Maupin Marcus Chambers N. Fourth Letart Pomeroy

Firms Seek Locations in Middleport Amid Bond Issue

Harry L. Barnes told Middleport Rotary Club that multiple industries ready to locate here depend on a building. Kerr Glass Factory later moved to Huntington. others include Snap-On Tool Co Crosley Radio Cincinnati Butcher Supply Co. and more, awaiting a $40 000 bond to fund a usable building. Local graduates Miss Phyllis Diles Laurence Bradford and Miss Violet Hartinger attended.

Middleport Harry L. Barnes Phyllis Diles Laurence Bradford Violet Hartinger Rotary Evangeline Oes

Marriage of Glenna Williams to Carl Davis at Covington Va

Mrs. John Williams of Syracuse announces the marriage of her daughter Glenna to Carl Davis son of Mr and Mrs L D Davis of Nye Ave Covington Virginia on May 30 1935. Mrs Davis worked at Elberfeld store and Mr Davis is in business with his father on Nye Ave.

Pomeroy John Williams Syracuse Glenna Carl Davis L. D. Davis Nye Ave Covington Theo. Smith Columbus Harry Smith Lasley St J. B. Smith Osa Archer Athens Jane Priode St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Ed. Priode Vale St

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Garden Club Meet

The Twi light Garden Club met at Mrs. A O Tracy's home with awards for best arranged mixed flowers and best small flowers awarded to Mrs A V Howell and Mrs Tracy. Guests included Rev Bert O Connor and family, and many residents shared weekend visits and travel notes across Ohio from Columbus to Parkersburg.

Twilight Garden Club A. O. Tracy A. V. Howell W. S. Genheimer Mulberry Ave John Baily Forest Run Antona Children’s Hospital Columbus Dorothy Clark Pon Pehl Zanesville Theron Johnson Letart R. V. Ebersbach Aubury Harry Ohlinger Harriett Ohlinger Business Lincoln Hill Virginia Arnold Wm. Matthews Parkersburg Rose Hill

Cold Weather Hampers Ebersbachs on Tour

POMEROY The cold weather in Scotland and England dampens the Ebersbachs on a continental tour. Local relatives report the English summer climate is cooler than expected and less comfortable. Also abroad are Miss Jean Ebersbach in Germany and Miss Rachael Elberfeld in Germany, with Richard Elberfeld at the Boy Scout International Jamboree in Holland.

Scotland England Theodore Ebersbach Europe Jean Ebersbach Germany Rachael Elberfeld Jacob Elberfeld Richard Elberfeld Alfred Elberfeld Boy Scouts Holland

Youth Escapes Drowning in Narrow Boat Emergency

Austin Russell nephew of Homer and Mrs. Russell of Toledo barely survived a drowning incident in Middleport while attempting to rescue Eugene Guerin 21 who disappeared after stepping into a hole while wading from a stalled motor boat. Mrs. Marjorie Rogers rescued Russell in a rowboat.

Middleport Homer Russell Austin Russell Fred Russell Toledo Russell Eugene E. Guerin Marjorie Rogers

Meigs Native George Branch Dies in Selma Ohio

Meigs County native George Branch aged 71 died Friday morning at his home in Selma Ohio. He was born and raised in Meigs County and survived by his wife, several children, and a sister Mrs Russell of Lincoln Hill, the last Branch kin. Funeral service is Sunday at 2 PM with burial in Selma.

Gardner Reynolds E. J. Franz Theron Russell Gallipolis Ida Casci Olga Angeletti Columbus Magnolia Temple Pythian Albert Young Dwight Parker Norma Young Joe Beegle Racine Parkersburg Yellowstone Park Chicago Emma Foss Reka Rehm W. Main St Holzer Hospital Ewing Gerald Wildermuth Wildermuth Mart Crary George Crary Louisville Ralph Kuether Louis Reibel Dorothy Kuether St. Joseph Hospital D. L. Tracy Nora Eva Jane Simpson Pat Thornton Rose Miss Thornton Pomeroy High School John H. Adams Meigs County Clish Jacobs Osborn St Chris’ Beards Lucille Ernest Hawkins South Point Jake Ament Susan Pullins Springfield Jeff Gest Wyllis Davis Minnie Davis Sarah Phillips Butternut Ave Wyllis Jr Pomeroy W. L. Russell

Eastmans Seek Return as Meigs County Home Superintendent

In Pomeroy, J H Eastman and his wife visited the Meigs County Children’s Home to resume supervision per Civil Service reinstatement. Matron Evelyn Jones and trustees rejected the move, abolishing the superintendent post and appointing Avon Jones, while disputes over Mrs Eastman’s matron status and civil service rights continued.

Eastman Civil Service Commission Avon Jones Jones

Farmer Leaves Middleport to Lead Tiltonville High Band

Middleport High School instrumental instructor Dan L. Farmer resigns to teach vocal music and continue instrumental duties at Tiltonville High School in Ohio. Tiltonville, between Steubenville and Martins Ferry, has 600 to 700 pupils and a strong central school. Middleport’s Board of Education must fill three vacancies including commerce instructor and athletic coach.

Middleport Dan L. Farmer Paul Smart Board of Education Farmer Tiltonville Steubenville Martins Ferry Northwestern University Evanston Til Middleport Board of Education Commerce Donald Wolfe Racine

Bride Mrs Strauss Honored At Condor Street Shower

Mrs Albert Woodard hosted a miscellaneous shower at her Condor Street home for her sister Mrs Charles Strauss a recent bride. Guests gathered for the event and Mrs Strauss received many attractive gifts before refreshments were served at a late hour.

Pomeroy Albert Woodard Condor St Charles Strauss

Middleport Social Notes Reflect Church Plans and Local Visits

The First Presbyterian Church officers and teachers held their third monthly meeting at Mrs. Ray Sherman's home, planning for Sunday School welfare and attendance. Loyal Order of Moose initiations occurred in Jackson. Local residents, visitors, and travelers from Toledo, Cleveland, Detroit, and other places are noted, with family updates and hospital recoveries mentioned.

First Presbyterian Church Ray Sherman Loyal Order of Moose Jackson Joe Hecox Toledo A. R. Hecox S. Third Ave Lucille Humphrey Mr. Hecox William Garber Charles Lewis Cleveland Municipal Field George R. Wood St. Petersburg Fla J. H. Smith Smith Grant St

Marriage Licenses Issued in Probate Court

Two couples received licenses in probate court on Saturday. Harry Archer, 20, of Pomeroy, and Betty Moore, 16, also of Pomeroy, are listed as a couple. Harold Richard, 21, an orchard worker from Clifton, W V, and Margaret Williams, 17, of Milport, are the other pair.

Pomeroy Harry Archer Lannie Archer Betty Moore George Moore Harold Richard Clifton W. Va Margaret Williams Middleport

Glouster Man Taken to Mercy Hospital

William Barrow of Glouster was taken to Mercy Hospital in Columbus on Tuesday for treatment.

Glouster William Barrowman Mercy Hospital Columbus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cee Ient Pomeroy Social Notes Ebersbachs Willys Athens Implement Co E. Carpenter Athens, Ohio Meigs Eastmans Bride H. P. Clearwater H. Bt. Hallowell Middleport Social Notes Lucy A. Stephenson East Charleston Robert Stephenson J. H. Stephenson Rose Russell Sonny and Marky Lou Harry Mills Millard Bennett C. & O. Roundhouse Frank Rathburn S. Jennings Keefer Youngstown Dana Daniels N. Second Ave Keefer Daniels Farley's Farley Theat’, Vv Poomeroy Charles Winniger Deanna Durbin Ros PORTO Member Federal Reserve System
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