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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1921

Page

10

Detour Road Opened From Rutland Depot to Cheshire

County Surveyor Hysell announces the state highway department has completed a detour from the Rutland depot to Cheshire via the lower Leading Creek bridge. Traffic between Pomeroy Bend and the Gallia county line must use the detour until the riverroad is finished. The detour is now in good condition.

Oliver Hartley Hysell State Highway Department Rutland Depot Cheshire Leading Creek Pomeroy Bend Gallia County

Marriage Licenses Granted in Harrisonville and Reedsville

Adam Forrest age 48 and Lela Watella Stiles age 84, both of Harrisonville, received marriage licenses. Cecil V. Dillon age 19 of Reedsville and Lala Schultz age 18 of Hockingport were issued licenses as well.

Adam Forrest Lela Watella Stiles Harrisonville Cecil V. Dillon Reedsville Lala Schultz Hockingport

Minersville Death Claims Mrs Elia Blankenship

Mrs Elia Blankenship died at her Minersville home after two weeks illness. Her mother Mrs T M Holmes formerly of Syracuse is gravely ill at Bowmans Run with her step-daughter Mrs Roush assisting.

Minersville Elia Blankenship John Fick T. M. Holmes Syracuse Roush Bowmans Run

Lights for Syracuse street lighting survey completed

Surveying has been completed in Syracuse in preparation for installing a system of electric street lights, outlining the project scope and preliminary plans.

Syracuse

W Thad Ellis Leaves for State Springs Health Cure

W Thad Ellis, a well known merchandizer, departed yesterday for State Springs Tennessee to spend a month away from business and attempt to regain his health after a period of poor health.

W. Thad Ellis State Springs Tenn

Pythian Park Prospects The Work Of Preparing A Fine

A fragment describes ongoing efforts at Pythian Park to ready grounds for a forthcoming event. The note implies improvements, landscaping, and prep work by local crews to present a polished public space.

Pythian Park

Pythian Park Project Advances in Middleport

Baseball facilities at Pythian Park in Middleport progress with concrete work and a large grandstand. The Pythians aim to make the park a public pleasure place with evening outdoor enjoyment and better park facilities, noting the Bend lacks any comparable public space.

Pythian Park Middleport Pythians Pomeroy Bend

Middleport Presbyterian selects two delegates for Wooster conference

The Y P E C of the Middleport Presbyterian church names Miss Kathrynp Mayer and Miss Thelma Erlewine as delegates to the annual state conference at Wooster. The meeting begins early next month and will run for one week.

Middleport Presbyterian Church Kathrynp Mayer Thelma Erlewine Wooster

Pensions Granted to Local Spanish War Veterans

Three local members of Company L. Tih O. V. 1. from the Spanish American War era have been granted pensions under the Sells law. Wesley S. Koester of Pomeroy receives $12 monthly with $108 accrued. William Sauer of Pomeroy gets $12 monthly with one year accrued. James W. Boring of Middleport receives $18 monthly and a year’s accrued pension.

Co. L. Tih O. V. 1 Spain Wesley Koester Pomeroy William Sauer James W. Boring Middleport

Social reception honors Mrs McCulley and Helen McCulley

The Racine social event of the week was a Monday evening reception hosted by Mrs. Ira Beegle for her sister Mrs. Charles McCulley and her daughter Helen of Wheeling. A large attendance enjoyed a diversified program with out of town guests Mrs. Myrtle Ernholff and Mrs. Bell.

Racine Ira Beegle Charles McCulley Helen Wheeling Myrtle Ernholff Bell

Shaw of Pittsburg and Misses Carpenter and Limbaugh of Columbus

Shaw of Pittsburg joins Miss Carpenter and Miss Limbaugh of Columbus in a noted social circle setback.

Mt Hope Couple At Home During Mine Shutdown

Mr and Mrs Ray McPhail of Mt Hope West Virginia are at home this week while her husband works elsewhere as his own mine is shut down.

Middleport Ray McPhail Mt. Hope W. Va McPhail

Reynolds Couple Relocate To Cuyahoga Falls

Mrs. George F. Reynolds, after living in Middleport with her parents W. J. Devenny and wife, has moved with her husband to Cuyahoga Falls. They shipped their household goods by chartered car and will reside there thereafter.

George F. Reynolds Cuyahoga Falls

Mrs Ramstein and daughter visit Huntington relatives

Mrs C Ramstein and her daughter Phyllis of Huntington are visiting her sisters Mrs Lizzie Hartinger and Mrs Clark Ilams and Eli Hartinger along with other relatives.

C. Ramstein Phyllis Huntington Lizzie Hartinger Clark Llams Eli Hartinger

Hartinger Family Arrives From Charleston

Vincent Hartinger and family arrived Sunday by auto from Charleston. Hartinger is reported in bad health. Pat Gallagher is away on a southern trip, and his wife and family are visiting relatives in Corning.

Vincent Hartinger Charleston Pat Gallagher Corning

Senator Jones Returns From NY Visit On Soldier Remains

Senator Tom Jones returns home after a committee trip to New York to meet incoming soldiers bodies. Ohio commissions secured clearance through port red tape and forwarded remains promptly. He urges relatives to answer telegrams from New York or Washington quickly and provide requested facts to avoid delays.

Tom Jones New York Legislative Committee Ohio Commissions Washington

Conductor H J Bing Reported Seriously Ill at Home

Conductor H J Bing is said to be seriously ill at his home in Middleton port, with family and local officials confirming his condition.

H. J. Bing Middleport

Bryn Athyn Woman Visits Pomeroy Bend Friends

Miss Emma McQuigg of Bryn Athyn Pennsylvania is paying a visit to her Pomeroy Bend home folk and friends during a regional visit.

Emma McQuigg Bryn Athyn, Pa Pomeroy Bend

Virginia cadet Vollert O'Brien visits Middleport

Vollert O'Brien, a Virginia Military Institute student and current instructor at Camp Knox, arrived in Middleport to visit home folks ahead of high school opening in the fall.

Vollert O’brien Virginia Military Institute Camp Knox Middleport Hig

United States Steel earns 21 million in quarter

United States Steel reports net earnings of 21,892,016 for the quarter ending June 30, excluding federal tax. The preceding quarter totaled 32,286,722, with 43,155,705 for the second quarter of 1920. Earnings by month show April 3,853,791 May not listed June 8,936,029.

New York United States Steel Corporation

World's Most Famous Diplomats to Attend Washington Conference

Diplomatic heavyweights from the allied powers are slated to attend a fall disarmament conference in Washington. The American delegation is expected to be led by Secretary of State Hughes with Elihu Root also noted. British figures include Lloyd George and Earl Curzon, while Briand leads France and Bonomi Italy. Hayashi heads Japan's London mission and Wellington Koo represents China.

Washington Versailles Hughes Elihu Root U. S Lloyd George Earl Curzon Bonomi Italy Briand France Baron Hayashi Greatritain Apan Wellington Koo London Charles E. Hughes David Lloyd George Curzon Wellington Roo Elihu Roo

Redick v Redick Divorced Over Alleged Improper Conduct

Albert Redick files for divorce in Common Pleas Court citing marriage in 1914 and two children aged six and two. He accuses Lela Redick of improper conduct, says she disavowed love and asked him to leave, and notes he left after discovering her behavior.

Common Pleas Court Albert Redick Lela Redick

New Ball Team Formed In City As Home Team

More than twenty local players organized a new club called The Home Team in American Legion club rooms on Monday evening. Many members previously played for the Majestics, now largely out of town. The plan aims to schedule weekday home games and Sunday in town dates. Harry Newman, former Ohio University athlete, was named manager and coach with his brother Charles Newman handling business affairs.

American Legion Majestics Harry Newman Ohio University Charles Newman

Long Banking Career Marks Sixtieth Year

Mr C E Bowen reaches sixty years in banking this week. He serves as president of The First National Bank, a position he has held with honor for several years in this city.

C. E. Bowen First National Bank

Logan Briefs and Local Appointments

George M. Morris state rural school supervisor visited Logan and met Prof. W. C. Brashares. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Clark, granddaughter of Probate Judge C. T. Stephenson. Florence Bort returned from Ashland Kentucky visiting Pittsburg and Columbus. W. S. Yaw returned from a farm stay in Jackson County. C. R. Kreig and wife were called to Vinton by the death of Mrs. Kreig’s mother Mrs. Mullen.

Logan George M. Morris W. C. Brashares H. E. Clark C. T. Stephenson Florence Bort Robert D. Green Ashland Pittsburg Columbus W. S. Yaw Jackson Co C. R. Kreig Vinton

Chillicothe Man Arrested for Drunkenness Near Railroad Trestle

Marshall James Thomas found a Chillicothe man in a roadside car near East Front street in a stupor. He was jailed at the calaboose to sober up with a charge of drunkenness planned and a potential count of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated.

Chillicothe Marshall James Thomas East Front Street Calaboose

Second Operation Follows Severe Ordeal

The report notes a severe ordeal and mentions this is the subject's second operation in the past few months, highlighting ongoing medical challenges and recovery prospects.

Eight-year-old injured by ice wagon accident

Harold Evans of Glenova suffered a fractured knee when a 300 pound ice cage fell on him about noon Tuesday while he rode on an ice wagon. Dr. Cherrington treated and reduced the fracture.

Harold Evans Floyd Evans Glenova Cherrington

Yocums Vacation Trip to Mowerytown Ohio

Prof and Mrs C L Yocum left by car for a two week vacation with relatives in Mowerytown Ohio. Prof Yocum has been principal of Logan High School for several years and was recently re employed for the coming year. Earlier he was engaged in business at Mowerytown.

C. L. Yocum Mowerytown Ohio Yocum Logan High School

Social Evening Honoring Miss Marjorie Monghan

Miss Cecilia Blasius hosted a Monday night party at her North Market street home in honor of guest Miss Marjorie Monghan a Sacred Heart College student in Cincinnati About fifteen couples attended and enjoyed dancing social diversions and late refreshments.

Cecilia Blasius North Market Street Marjorie Monghan College of the Sacred Heart Cincinnati

Soviet to Fight Famine in Russia under Red Cross

Helsinki July 26 Soviet authorities announced a non political committee to fight famine in Russia. The committee operates under Red Cross direction and Soviet control. Members include Leonid Krassin Kamanieff President Golovin of the second Duma and a daughter of a count.

Helsingfors Russia Red Cross Leonid Krassin Kamanieff Golovin Second Duma

Rochester Sought Surgery After Illness at Buckeye Lake

William Rochester became ill while visiting Buckeye Lake and was rushed to a Columbus hospital where he underwent an acute appendicitis operation Tuesday forenoon. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rochester, hurried to his bedside and were present for the procedure. He rallied from the operation.

William Rochester Buckeye Lake Columbus Hospital Walter Rochester

Public Forum endorses cooperative shipping for livestock profits

A letter to the Public Forum argues that shipping through the cooperative livestock company increases net proceeds for farmers. Examples include a hog sale that netted $30.85 more, another calf at higher price, and repeated gains from ten hogs and additional calves. The writer contends shipping coops save farmers money, reduce reliance on local buyers, and should be adopted widely.

Cooperative Livestock Company Ohio

Farmers urged support for farm bureau in Stewart letter

Carl W. Hayes of Stewart Ohio writes that 306000 pounds of wool from Rome township have been shipped to Columbus and urges farmers to back the farm bureau, hire skilled help, and push the organization. He stresses personal costs and warns against being a scab. July 26, 1921.

Rome Columbus Farm Bureau Carl W. Hayes, Stewart, O

Fashionable Women in Paris Debut Stickings and Button Shoes

Paris style reports show fashionable women pairing stickings and button shoes with gowns. The trend highlights coordinated footwear and dress, signaling elegance in the Paris social scene.

Paris

Also Mentioned on This Page

The D. Zenner Company Steel Company Bulletin Derry al Aeerie Clinton Webb Perfection Back, Timken, Hyatt and New Departure Bearings Richmond Gage Auto Co. Logan, O. Ferd Hack, Pres T. & Gen. Mgr Public Forum Keenan Senger J. D. Haskins Athens Nat’! Bank Columbia William Fairbanks Golden West Edithday Vera Gordon Selznick Fay Tincher Majestic Concert Orchestra Bebe Daniels Mh Meigs County Chautauqua Chautauqua Meigs County C. W. Graham W. E. Russell
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