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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1925

Page

2

Pomroy High Alumni Banquet Celebrates Class of 1925

Pomroy high school alumni gathered at the Armory for a banquet and after dinner program. President Ralston Russell welcomed the class of 3925, with John Luts as speaker and Prof. J Rupert Jefferson addressing education as the nation’s hope. Officers for the new year were elected and plans set for booster committee work.

Pomeroy Poméroy High School Armory Building Ralston Russell John Luts J. Rupert Jefferson Clase Nora D. Buchanan Kenneth Clark Neutzling Terry Bluebell Petrie Association Clarence Hamm Aten @hai R. G. Webster Herman Kuntz Wyatt G. Plants Adrian Russell Gertrude V. Stowe Louise Ebersbach Allen Chase Clifford Rhodes Oliver Hartley

Kiwanis Club Members Visit Floodwood Power Plant

Kiwanis members from Pomeroy and Middleport will travel to Floodwood in Athens County this afternoon to tour the Southern Ohio Power company plant replacing their usual Tuesday luncheon. The group plans to serve Pomeroy at 4 o'clock before heading to the plant.

Pomeroy

Frederick Funeral for Ernest Frederick Held at First Church

The funeral for Ernest Frederick 36 who died after a second operation for acute appendicitis was held at the First Church Monday after noon. He served as a Chester township trustee and is survived by his wife and son Norman nine.

Frederick Chester Ernest Frederick Holzer Hospital Fist Norman

Minersville Brief Illness Claims Leo Parker

The funeral service for Leo Parker five of Mr and Mrs Raymond Parker was held Sunday at the Minersville Presbyterian Church after a brief illness.

Minersville Leo Parker Raymond Parker Mineteville Presbyterian German Church

Youth in hospital after fall from window

June 2 POMEROY. Wayne Icenhower 19 son of Mr and Mrs Fred Icenhower is hospitalized at Gallipolis with a broken neck and no hope of recovery after falling from a second story window at the Icenhower home. He was in his room when he suddenly felt ill and, rushing to open the window, toppled to the ground from about fifteen feet.

Unclear Royal Gazette boating note mentions Washington vessel

An imperfect report from June describes a daylight and moonlight steamboat expenditure connected to Pomeroy and Mid Thursday. The fragment mentions a vessel named Washington and appears in a Sunday Messenger issue.

Pomeroy Bunday Washington

Gribble Tops Coshocton Shoot With 98 Points

Pomeroy shooter Gribble led Coshocton Merchandise Club event, scoring 98 of 100 at Coshocton gun club range. Dr J G acted as high scorer with near perfect tally in a Saturday competition.

Gribble Pomeroy J. G Coshocton

Funeral services held for Mrs Susan Heilman in Monkey Run

June 2 funeral services were conducted for Mrs Susan Heilman widow of Michael Heilman at Peace Evangelical church Monkey Run. Burial followed in Beech Grove Cemetery with arrangements by the Finsterwald establishment.

Hillman Pomeroy Susan Heilman Michael Heilman Monkey Run Peace Evangelical Church Beech Grove Ceme Finsterwald

Condition Critical Ada Mae Campbell Reported

Ada Mae Campbell a 13 year old girl of Second Street Pomeroy is listed in critical condition. Her illness began as possible appendicitis, with surgery once considered, then spinal meningitis, and later a complication of spinal and stomach trouble.

Pomeroy Ada Mae Richard Campbell Second Street

Meigs Countians Meet at Capital

Meigs Countians from the Pomeroy Bend prepare for the Meigs County Society reunion in Columbus on Sunday June 14 at the Ohio State Fair grounds. Gates open 9 a m with Frank B Willis speaking at 2 p m. Basket lunches urged and all is free. Executive committee includes George Smith Pearl W Spence S D Webb and others hoping 800 to 1000 attendees.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Meigs County Society of Columbus Ohio State Fair Grounds Frank B. Willis Meigs George Smith Pearl W. Spence D. Webb George Lasher Tom F. Lewis W. J. Bell Edgar Erwin Frank Alien Charles W. Bush E. O. Hoyt W. D. Hodge

Lewis to Speak in Athens Soon

POMEROY June 2 President Richard Campbell of the Miner's union received a letter from state secretary treasurer George Savage announcing that John T. Lewis national president of the Miner's union will be at Athens Wednesday June 10 and address a meeting of Hocking Valley miners in the afternoon. Local miners are urging Lewis to include a visit to Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Richard Campbell The Miner's Union George Savage John T. Lewis Athens Hocking Valley Lewis

George Kauf Fined for Alcohol In Possession

Pomeroy on June 2 George Kauf was fined $200 and costs by Justice Percy L. Peoples for a second offense charge of possessing alcohol.

George Kaup Pomeroy George Kauf Justice of the Peace Percy L. Peoples

Couple Wed At Home In Pomeroy

Miss Marie Campbell and Joseph Stanley of Pomeroy married at the Campbell home Saturday. Attendants were the bride and groom’s immediate families, Edith Hazelton, and Edward Friel. A wedding breakfast followed. Rev. F O Weed officiated at Simpson Methodist church.

Pomeroy Marie Campbell Joseph Stanley William Campbell Edith Hazelton Edward Friel F. O. Weed Simpson Methodist Church

Funeral for Mrs. Lucy Roller Wednesday at Kerr's Run

Funeral services were held Saturday at the U B church for Mrs. Lucy Roller 74 widow of Jacob Roller who died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Thomas Terrell Kerrs Run Friday

Pomeroy U. B. Church Lucy Roller Jacob Roller Thomas Terrell Kerr

Middleport Visitors From Columbus And Athens Listed

Kenneth and Morris Thomson and Ralph Parsons formerly of here now of Columbus visited Middleport relatives over the weekend. Mrs Hattie Winegar and children and Ross and Walter Winegar of Athens are visiting relatives here. Dr and Mrs Charles Singleton of Charleston left for their Charleston home after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs John L Downing.

Middleport Kenneth and Morris Thomson Ralph Parsons Here Columbus Hattie Winegar Ross Walter Winegar Athens Charles Singleton Charleston John L. Downing Robert Harris Ohio University Earl Feeney Akron Anna Laura Huddieston Ralph McTheney Ohio State University Legrand MciIntosh Gilbert Ervin Ralph Anderson Cecil Horden Walter Peckham Margaret Womeldorf Gallipolis Emmons Mace W. H. Cooper Talmage Way

Social Visitors Share Weekend at Local Homes

Mrs. Dave Farmer hosts visitors as Ben Cross of New York visits his mother in town. Mrs. John Williams and two children stay with Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Cray while Mr. and Mrs. William Hanley and Mr. Bracelein of Columbus visit the Reynolds home. Miss Egan Owens of Norwalk visiting Mrs. T. H. Davis and her sister Miss Sarah Jones.

Dave Farmer Ben Cross New York John Williams Emmet Cray William Hanley Bracelein Columbus Val Reynolds Egan Owens Norwalk T. H. Davis Sarah Jones

Weekend Hospit alities Highlight Local Figures

Mrs. Kate Bartels and Mrs. Fred Bartels hosted visitors from Glouster and East Main street. Travel and visits continued as residents attended family and friend gatherings in Columbus Pittsburgh Washington Cincinnati Marietta and Charleton.

Ernest Wilson Named Student President at Athens High

Ernest Wilson was elected president of the Athens High School student body and sworn in at a morning assembly. Edward Algee of John Algee was elected vice president. Tonight the faculty discusses senior honor society nominations and at 7 oclock the Homer Society initiation will be held with the patrons of the echoes urged to attend.

Ernest Wilson Athens High School Edward Algee John Algee

Mull Holland Star Hurler Leads Virginia In 17 Inning Marathon

Thio star hurler for the University of Virginia pitched a standout game to beat Columbia University in a 17 inning marathon, one of the longest college games on record.

Mull Holland Thio University of Virginia Columbia University

Poor baseball player and poor match strike out in crisis

The Marion Ohio Star notes a failing player and a faulty matchup face a crucial moment as they both stumble. The report highlights an imminent misplay and potential collapse under pressure.

Marion Ohio Star

Pesky Bed Bugs and Mysterious Sealed Jars

Fragmentary notes describe insects and containers with mentions of bed bugs and sealed bottles. The text is unclear and scattered, offering no coherent events or dates to verify.

City Board Expands Home Economics Critic Post

The city board of education last night decided to extend the teacher training system into the senior high school home economics department next year. Supt Patterson and university officials seek a competent critic supervisor to lead the department. Fourth to sixth grades at East Side school will be departmentalized next year. Miss Maude Skidmore withdrew her leave request and was appointed English teacher at East Side School.

Legion to Install Officers at South Court Meeting

The American Legion will meet at Legion rooms on South Court street Wednesday evening to install newly elected officers.

K. T. Crossen American Legion Legion Rooms South Court Street

Hamden Residents Return from Visits Across Ohio

Hamden and Wellston notes report Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morehead and son Franklin returning to Columbus after a brief visit with their parents in Hamden. Mrs. Mollie Walton goes to Wellston to stay with her daughter after a visit with Mrs. John Marks on the Hamden Wellston pike. Lorn and Clarence Marks are mentioned in passing.

Howard Morehead Franklin Columbus W. O. Tripp C. C. Morehead Mollie Walton Wellston John Marks Hamden- Wellston Pike Lorn Clarence Marks

A Man Who Became Famous Dr Pierce's Remedies

Doctor R W Pierce depicted as a noted physician and student of natural remedies. He claims his Favorite Prescription aids women’s weaknesses, inspired by Indian methods, with decades of use and purity as proof. A trial package offers 10 cents from Dr Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York.

R. W. Pierce Pierce Dr. Pierce Buffalo Invalids Hotel N. Y

Hamden Social Guests Include Visitors From Several Towns

The Hamden social scene Saturday and Sunday included Miss Bonnie Ray of Chillicothe Miss Thelma Levie of Washington Do H Max Lewis and Neil O Blen niss of Athens with friends. Mr and Mrs Charles Driggs of Greenfield with Mrs A B Leach and two sons of Wellston visited. Mrs F C Donaldson visited Chillicothe. Mrs Fred Marks and Ruth returned to Harrisburg Ill. The Black Diamond orchestra of Wellston will present a musical at K

Columbus John Marks Bonnie Ray Chillicothe Thelma Levie Washington Do. H Max Lewis Neil O’blenniss Athens Hamden Charles Driggs Greenfield A. B. Leach Wellston F. C. Donaldson Fred Marks Ruth Harrisburg Ill Herb Ogier Paul William Cincinnati Black Diamond Orchestra

Miss Janell Spangenberg Returns Home From Visit

A brief note reports Miss Janell Spangenberg returning home from a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Tramhagan near Sheldon. The item also notes twenty more new cabooses passed through on Monday, heading west on a B and O freight to D T and I railroad at Thrifton, bringing thirty to forty new cabooses through here in two days for Henry Ford's railroad.

P. Opera House Janell Spangenberg Will Tramhagan Sheldon D. T

Woman Shoots Admirer at Covington Home

Miss Mary Duncan 22 claims her admirer Harry Rader 21, a railroad fire man, troubled her. She shot him at her Covington Kentucky home Sunday night. his condition is described as possibly fatal.

Cincinnati Harry Rader Mary Duncan Covington

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