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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1922
Page
10
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A Kiwanis gathering in Pomeroy Middleport drew fewer attendees due to work conflicts but featured fried chicken and corn on the cob. Miss Campbell performed two readings while the Methodist orchestra provided lively music. Guests Horton Pownall of Portland and Ernest F. Geyer of Youngstown praised the event. the county board of revision will meet August 1 at the courthouse to hear real estate valuation complaints.
Middleport correspondent reports the marriage of Charles W. Snider to Gail Tritchler in Cambridge. The couple, described as set to establish a home there, receive warm congratulations from the correspondent who recalls Snider’s childhood and praises the groom as a fine young man.
This morning a funeral service for G N Hayman was conducted at his Syracuse residence by Revs Pilchard and Sweazy. The remains were later transported to Letart for a cemetery service at his boyhood home.
Sunday July 30 a mass meeting for the young people of Dexter and nearby communities at the Dexter Church of Christ features W G Louche state superintendent and a local evangelist. Helen Bowles Concert Company and Meigs county chautauqua talent will perform. Mrs Fred Bay and two children from Meigs county attend. Services begin promptly at 2 oclock.
Moundsville prison reports Holly Griffith, a notorious offender serving three life terms for murders including Ira Roush of Antiquity, is once more in solitary confinement after attempting to stab a fellow prisoner in an adjoining cell. The victim was scratched lightly as Griffith failed to reach him.
Attorney W Lee claims a deed to the lot between the Pomeroy National Bank and the Elderfield block while Mrs Lust holds a deed from the Silvermans. Dlumenthals cited as route to Lee’s rights. Work halted amid unspecified troubles and possible court action. Also notes buyers from Rutland and Pomeroy driving to Michigan to dodge Dodge cars. shoe shop announces absence until July 29.
Summer enthusiasm drives outdoor activities as residents visit bathing beaches and campsites. Kiwanis backed plan proposes a weekly Thursday half holiday through August to fund Main Street improvements, aiming to standardize closing times and reduce confusion. Junior Sunday School trip reports a picnic at Lasky farm with Cook family supervision. Middleport mentions Reed and Davis families visiting Columbus and Maple Springs vacationers returning home.
Secretary George Christman of the fair board reports premium books for this year’s county fair, to be held the last week of September. Books are being mailed or may be obtained from Mr Christman.
An eyewitness reenacts the hammer murder as deputy sheriffs watch. Mrs. Clara Phillips, held in the Meadows case, denies involvement while a chorus girl and friend testifies about the attack.
Carl Engle former service man from Ewing traveled Thursday to a sanitarium near Darbyville run by Dr. Secoy for several weeks of treatment. Mrs Engle accompanied him while Mr and Mrs James Martin assisted them in the move from the city hospital.
Mrs Vernon Pierson of Coovasville underwent surgery at Cherrington hospital Tuesday for a complication of diseases and is reported in favorable condition. Esther Wilson, 16, of Murray City, was admitted Wednesday with acute appendicitis and had surgery that afternoon with Dr Pearson accompanying her.
Mrs Archie Barnes and daughter Charlean visited Marion hosting family at a 6 o’clock dinner. A Laurelville delegation led by Tecunseh Floyd attended the Kiwanis session with Mayor Friend and Hy Wolfe named to organize a Hocking Valley picnic. The club planned a Laurelville trip for August 3.
Mrs Effie I Barton as executor filed the final account in probate court detailing property valued at ATS and pale don distribution. The filing occurred Wednesday.
McArthur visitors Mr. and Mrs. Lyman E. Long announce selling their McArthur property and plan to move to Logan. Probate court heard H. P. Campbell and Ella Campbell apply to adopt Dora Elizabeth Smith, ten months, of South Bloomville. case referred to the state charity division for investigation and recommendation.
At Tuesday’s city meeting the council suspended rules to pass an ordinance instituting a license fee on hawkers peddlers and husksters. It also approved issuing bonds for Cherry avenue improvement due in ten years. A petition for paving Midland avenue was filed for future consideration. Steps were ordered for storm sewer plans from Second street to Old Town and the city engineer to proceed with specifications.
Sand Rock residents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Van Dyke and children visited Marietta Tuesday and Wednesday with the in laws Mr. and Mrs. Orlodge. Mr. and Mrs. George Crown were business visitors at Athens. Dorothy Smith of Amesville stayed with her aunt Mrs. Jennie Grandstaff. The Brawley family members visited Ed Brawley near Coolville. Mae Townsend stayed with her parents near Guysville. W S Taylor made a business visit to Marietta. Branch Townsend and family spent Monday with Carl Grandstaff. Mrs. Hal Brawley was in Athens on business. Lightfoot of Sugar Creek visited Hal Brawley on Sunday.
The Ohio state agricultural department seeks to use state fair dies to cancel letters sent from Columbus. Director I J Taber obtained Post Master Kinnear's permission and the request moved to Washington where final approval was granted.
London reports say Pussyfoot Johnson’s visit sparks anti American sentiment as English crowds fear his Prohibition push. newspapers mock his crusade and warn reforms may be forced on a reluctant majority. Johnson vows to push for prohibition even amid public opposition.
Georgia courts will be asked to rule on which end a dog must be muzzled as the state requires muzzling dogs running at large.
J N O Neil challenges a police court charge after interfering with a dog catcher trying to seize his unmuzzled dog. He argues the muzzle law is unconstitutional for not specifying muzzle end. He vows to bring the issue to the state supreme court. Also notes Japanese as top rice consumers at about 500 pounds per year.
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