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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1926

Page

2

Promises Large Yield From Local Crops

W O Crow secretary of the Truck Growers association reports Letart potatoes showing a large yield for the season despite being a bit late. Tomato crops have begun moving after recent rains. W E Wright of Langsville notes his fruit crop will not reach last year, while other growers say apple yields may match prior levels in the area.

Pomeroy W. O. Crow Truck Growers Association Letart Mr. Crow W. E. Wright Langsville

Wool Growers May Join Pool In Meigs County

Meigs county wool pool closing date set for June 1 as announced by the Ohio Wool Growers association. Harvey French, Guy Mutchler, and W. H. Swan oversee the county wool work. Last year sixty five growers consigned wool. several more are expected to join this year.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio Wool Growers Association Harvey French Guy Mutchler W. H. Swan

Birth of Daughter in Second Ward Pomeroy

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Burst announce the birth of a daughter at their Second Ward home. The mother is Marguerite Ebersbach. The baby is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adora Ebersbach and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Durst of Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Oscar Burst Second Ward Marguerite Ebersbach Adora Ebersbach Henry Durst

Third Thursday club meets at Mrs Crow home

June 3 notes the Third Thursday club is entertained this evening at Mrs. Tom Crow's home on Butternut avenue. Attendees include Mrs. D Hennessy, Mrs. Ralston Russell, Mrs. A D Russell, Mrs. P L Clifton and Mrs. J A Roedel.

Crit BP Pomeroy Tom Crow Butternut Avenue

Man Fined for Drunken Driving Before Mayor Hess

June 2 Max Hockins appeared before Mayor Hess on a charge of driving a machine while intoxicated and was fined 25 dollars with costs totaling 348.20 dollars. Hockins paid the fine and was released. He was arrested recently by Officer Ray Housh on a main city street.

Pomeroy Max Hockins Hess Hockins Ray Housh

Local Meetings At Peace Evangel Church

Pomeroy reports two church gatherings with the Men’s Bible class meeting Monday night and the church council convening Tuesday night. In other news Dewey Shrewsburg of Millfield was jailed after being picked up by Detective Murray at the Hobson shops. he faced a hearing on a train riding charge.

Pomeroy The Peace Evangelical Church Church Council Millfielder Pomeroy

Detectives Sweep Tri-State Cases in Three Towns

Representatives of the Tri-State Detective agency have been working on several cases in Pomeroy, Middleport and Racine over the past week, according to local reports.

Pomeroy Tri-State Detective Agency Middleport Racine

Arrange Program Pomeroy June 3

Pomeroy announces a program on June 3 featuring Wage Radior as chairman of the Rock committee. The event outlines a schedule of speakers and community notices for the local audience.

Pomeroy Wage Radior The Rock Re

Community club sets program for June 7 meeting

The community club announces a planned program for the next gathering on June 7. Details on speakers and topics are to be provided at the outset of the meeting.

Confirmation Services Set at Pomeroy Episcopal Church

Bishop T. S. Reese will lead confirmation at Pomeroy Episcopal Church on Friday June 4 at 7 30 PM. Seven converts are expected to join the church that evening.

Pomeroy T. S. Reese Pomeroy Episcopal Church

Wooster Poultry Day At Wooster Experiment Station

June 18 marks the tenth annual poultry day at Wooster experiment station with poultrymen statewide attending to review the year’s experiments and hear a strong speaking program. Wheatfield week runs June 22 to 25 at Wooster replacing Wheatfield day with a four day plan to manage crowds.

Pomeroy Wooster

Alfred Community club sets Thursday meeting with talent program

June 3 report says W H Follrod announced the Alfred Community club will meet Thursday evening. A coed program of local talent has been prepared and an excellent meeting is expected.

Pomeroy W. H. Follrod Alfred Community Club Follrod

Radford and Bailey Receive Marriage License in Pomeroy

Homer Radford, 28, son of Emmett Radford of Pomeroy R D, and Helen Bailey, 24, daughter of Henry Bailey of Pomeroy, were issued a marriage license in the Probate court on Tuesday in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Homer Radford Emmett Radford R. D Helen Bailey Henry Bailey

Local Women Moved By Illness Of Father

Mrs. John Smith and Mrs. Frank Knopp were summoned to Nitro by the serious illness of their father L. M. Entsminger, a well known figure in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy John Smith Frank Knopp L. M. Entsminger

Moving base of fountain under city removal

Pomeroy reports the cement base of the old city fountain is being removed by workers under Street Commissioner Sherman Cas to. The ten foot square foundation extended into Second Street and the brickwork has been relaid as part of the project.

Pomeroy Old City Sherman Casto Second Street

Removal of Court and Second Street Fountain Improves Intersection

The base removal at the Court and Second street intersection enhances the curb area. No machines may park in front of the courthouse. A fountain once stood there for drinking and lighting, but it was removed some time ago.

Court and Second Street Court House

Pomeroy Briefs Show Local Visits and Travels

George Maxwell and family return to Fort Wayne after a brief visit with Mrs. Ella Maxwell and the Bernice Dursts. Edna Hetzel goes back to Charlestown ending a visit with her parents. Mrs. George Reuter visits from Montgomery with ties to Pomeroy. The Rev William L Moenkhaus and John Durst travel to Columbus for a Peace Evangelical district conference. Carrie Nye enjoys a vacation from Red Anchor duties. Rev M J Betz of Columbus, former Bethany M E pastor here, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ebersbach. Northop Moore returns to Kansas City after visiting his sisters. Rob Jones of Lima and George Pilchard of Norwalk visit Pomeroy. Mrs. Harry Moore of Columbus visits friends. Otho Tracy visits Dana Tracy family in Gallipolis. Fred Runyon of Coolville visits L A Persons. Jennie Richmond returns to Columbus, finishing a visit. Mr and Mrs John Ackley return from Chattanooga after two weeks with son George Ackley. Marion Darst, son of Bernice Darst, seriously ill on Spring Avenue. Elizabeth Darst returns from Oak Hill after organizing a D A council. Alva Hite and Charles Cohen attend new council installation. Ben Cavender and wife also noted.

Pomeroy Bend George Maxwell Fort Wayne Ind Ella Maxwell Bernice Durst Edna Hetzel Charlestown W. M. Hetzel Butternut Avenue George Reuter Montgomery W. Va Pomeroy William L. Moenkhaus John Durst Columbus Conference of Peace Evangelical Churches Carrie Nye Red Anchor Department M. J. Betz Bethany M. E Joe Ebersbach Betz Northop Moore Kansas City Leah Davis Jennie Moore Rob Jones Lima George Pilchard Norwalk Harry Moore Otho Tracy Dana Tracy Gallipolis Fred Runyon Coolville L. A. Persons Second Street Jennie Richmond Onal John Ackley Chattanooga Tenn George Ackley

Traveling families visit relatives during regional trip

Elisha Shumaker and family and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Waid travel from Los Angeles to New Port Kentucky to visit Frank Shumaker, former Pomero residents. George Zier of Lorain and Mrs. Fred Oxendale with children of Oak Hill visit relatives. Lydia Elberfeld returns from New York City to spend vacation with her parents.

Elisha Shumaker J. W. Waid Los Angeles Calif Newport Frank Shumaker Pomero George Zier Lorain Clara Zier Fred Oxendale Oak Hill Chris Weiss Mason City Lydia Elberfeld New York City Jacob Elberfeld

Leaves Realty to Daughters in Bedford Township Will

The will of the late J. B. Stanert of Bedford township was probated yesterday by Judge Roberts. Personal property to be divided equally between daughters Maude Frost and Ella F. Chase. Real estate to pass to daughters for their lifetimes, then to their children. Maude Frost named executrix.

Pomeroy J. B. Stanert Bedford Township Roberts Maude Frost Ella F. Chase Albany

Couple Granted License for June Meigs County Wedding

POMEROY June 8 Meigs county reports strong prospects for June brides with a license issued to Joseph H Greuser 22 laborer of Pomeroy and Felicia Heilman 28 daughter of Philip Heilman. They will wed soon with Rev Father Igle.

Pomeroy Meigs County Joseph H. Greuser Charles Greuser Felica Heilman Philip Heilman Igle

Radio Beacons to Guide Pilot Plan Moves Forward

Washington report outlines government step to create a nationwide aviation radio beacon system. The inter-departmental committee recommends assigning 290 kilocycles to beacons for aviation use, with beacons emitting dual lines to help pilots steer true in foggy conditions.

Washington C. P United States Inter-Departmental Radio Advisory Committee

Craig Addresses Kiwanis Club on Ohio Tax Problems

T. W. Craig spoke to the Kiwanis Club in Chillicothe on Tuesday about taxation issues in Ohio. He outlined several challenges facing the state and potential policy considerations.

Craig T. W. Craig Kiwanis Club Chillicothe Ohio

Ohio State co-eds expelled for liquor in rooms

Three Ohio State University students, one senior and two juniors, were expelled after a room search in Neal Hall found liquor. Supervisors had ordered a cleanup for staying out until 2 30 a m before discovering the alcohol.

Columbus U.P Ohio State University Jessica Foster Nealhall

Ice Cream Manager Pleads Guilty for Stop Sign Violation

A. H. Brooks manager of the Cline Ice Cream company pleaded guilty in police court to failing to stop at Court and State streets and was fined five dollars.

A. H. Brooks Cline Ice Cream Company

Cod Liver Oil Tablets Promise Quick Weight Gain

An advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a fast way to add 16 to 20 pounds of solid flesh. It claims vitamins boost and promises a refund if a 39 day goal isn’t met, noting gains of up to 10 pounds in 30 days are common.

Cline Pharmacy McCoy

Engine men seek raise in pay envelopes

Committees of railway engineers and firemen continued talks in Cleveland seeking a new wage scale for presentation to U S and Canadian railroads. Grand Chief Alfred Johnston appointed groups to press the demands as union deliberations intensified.

Cleveland U.P Brotherhoods of Railway Engineers and Firemen United States Canada Alfred Johnston

Locomotive Engineers Weigh Wage Demands After Referendum

The locomotive engineers finalized details of demands after a recent member referendum. While committee members are non-committal, a pay raise only is expected with no change to working conditions. A wage-scale conference with major railroads continues in New York City.

W. G. Lee Brotherhood of Railway New York City

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