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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1927
Page
2
Rt. Rev. J. J. Hartley Bishop of Columbus Diocese conducted services at Sacred Heart Church Pomeroy on June 8. He confirmed a class of 80 adults and children, guided them with an instructional address on Penance and Holy Communion, and departed for Gallipolis to confirm another class the following morning.
The Daily Nation reports Bible schools under Meigs County Council of Ministers start Monday in Racine and Syracuse. Kindergarten sessions will be at the Methodist church in Racine with supervisor Mrs. Leo Bryan and assistants Dorothy Barnm Martha Bolton Carrie Johnson Evelyn Williams. Junior pupils meet in the school building with Mrs Reeves supervising and Janice Wood Alice Powell Jace Trover Judson Price assisting. At Syracuse kindergarten sessions occur in the Presbyterian church with Mrs Avery M Robinson and assistants, and rally at the Methodist church directed by Mrs Delbert with helpers.
James M. Lyman, Civil War veteran and prominent Pomeroy citizen, died after falling from a second story window at his Main street home. Ill for weeks, he rose about 2 am partly dressed, wandered to an open window and fell. he died hours later. Born September 25, 1846, he was longtime business manager of the Pomeroy Democrat and survived by his wife, two sons James and Charles of Detroit, a daughter, and sisters Ella and Lizzie. Funeral plans awaiting.
Ward A. Williams son of Mr and Mrs A W Williams formerly of Pomeroy and Miss Jessie de Emerson daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred W Emerson have announced their approaching marriage to be held in Cincinnati on the 31st.
Miss Lou Hoff eighty died at the home of her nephew Hen Thomas in the First ward after a long illness. She was daughter of the late Dr. J Hoff and wife, long prominent in Pomeroy. Funeral arrangements will be announced today.
June 3 report from White Cross hospital Columbus indicates Mrs Ben Yen Penn underwent an operation for a goiter. Mrs Mary H and Mrs John Iddlepert attended to her, remaining with her during the procedure.
It is announced that Dr Curtis Reed of the local bar will join Thad Brown of Columbus in a partnership for the practice of law in Columbus. Reed specializes in corporation law and will move with his family to the city to develop the wider field.
Denver E. Hysell, longtime Kroger manager now district supervisor, wed Miss Mary E. Moore, a Pomeroy high school teacher and Ohio University graduate, in a secret ceremony May 19. The couple plan to establish a home in Pomeroy and have begun receiving congratulations.
Miss Maria Estella Skinner daughter of Mr and Mrs Benj Skinner of the First ward married Joseph Edward Foster bookkeeper at Farmers Bank and Savings Co. Rev Cunningham officiated in Albany while Rev Sellars was away.
Carlos Payne age 21 died in Holzer hospital from injuries suffered at a Pomeroy coal mine two weeks prior. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Payne. Funeral services were held at Mt Moriah Baptist church this afternoon at 2 39 o'clock with burial in Middleport hill cemetery.
Veteran pitcher Ruether limited Detroit to two hits as the Yankees won 2 to 0. Roush starred for the Giants in Cincinnati, making a key catch and sparking a 5 to 4 win. Cy Williams hit the only homer as Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 7 to 3. Ted LyonsNOTES: White Sox topped Boston 7 to 2 in Lyons ninth win. Washington beat the Browns 11 to 2 with all players scoring. St Louis pitchers Gaston and Wingard struggled in an 8 to 4 Philadelphia win over Cleveland.
Granville Ohio June 2 Miami University’s baseball team secures the Buckeye A A title for the second consecutive year while Cincinnati, Ohio at Buckeye finishes behind with 7 losses and 3 wins. Wittenberg and Wesleyan follow in the final standings with mixed records.
Chicago hosts the national interscholastic track and field meet at Stagg Field with 1990 youths from 33 states, the largest entry list in 23 years. University of Chicago athletic director A A B Starg founded the event. preliminaries start today and finals are tomorrow. Fort Collins Colorado, two time champion, returns with a strong squad amid tougher competition.
The Presbyterian Sunday school Whatsoever class held its final summer meeting last evening in Middleport. Hosts included Mrs Margaret Sauer Mrs George Witmer Miss Hannah Jenkins Mrs Ben Gabbe Mrs Erlewine and Miss Thelma Erlewine in a cheerful close to the season.
Notre Dame basketball coach George Keegan signs to continue guiding the Irish for another season. The announcement confirms Keegan will return to lead the program in the upcoming year.
In Indianapolis three drivers Jules Ellingboe Norman Batten and Henry Kohilert were listed as improving after injuries suffered in Memorial Day racing events.
Georgetown track star Jimmy Burgess has announced he will retire from competition after an operation for hernia. Burgess had planned to run the 440 yard dash before his surgery and said he would not participate in any future meets. He clocked 473 5 seconds, just over the world record by one sixth second.
The Fairmont Derby at Collinsville Illinois offers 25999 dollars in purse. Ten top thoroughbreds headlined by Whiskery Osmond and Jock are expected to race tomorrow at the Fairmont course.
Wichita Falls native Alex Metzler, a rookie standout tapped by Connie Mack, fills Johnny Mostil’s center field role for the Chicago White Sox. He arrived amid turnover, earned immediate lineup duty after Mostil’s defection, and has provided timely two base hits and solid defense as the Sox strive for a first division finish.
Lafayette June 3 Purdue University awarded an athletic letter to George Souders a former student who last Monday won the Memorial Day Sweepstakes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
In Cincinnati on June 2 the Giants overcame an early Reds lead with a twelfth inning rally after Jakie May relieved Donohue. Eddie Roush sparked a late Reds push, but May, Grimes, and the Giants held on 5 to 4. McQuillan started for New York. Grimes finished.
Glouster American Legion team returns to local grounds for a Sunday 2 30 game against Cambridge White Sox. Cambridge battery English and Johnson, Glouster pair Barstow and White.
American Association games saw Columbus at Louisville and Minneapolis at Kansas City rained out. Toledo beat Indianapolis 6 to 4 and St Paul defeated Milwaukee 8 to 6. National League results included New York 5 Cincinnati 4 in 12 innings and Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 3. American League tallies had Philadelphia 8 Cleveland 4 and Washington 11 St Louis 2, New York 2 Detroit 0, Chicago 7 Boston 2.
Sammy Mandell lightweight champion is cleared of all charges in the death of his ring opponent Steve Adams in Chicago. Adams died from a broken neck after Mandell landed several body blows. County Attorney Arthur J. Elliott ruled the death accidental and no criminal action was possible. Spectators and managers conferred with the attorney.
Lord Durham's Beam won the Oaks at Epsom over the Derby course. Booklaw finished second and Grand Vitesse placed third, with twenty three horses contesting the classic for fillies.
Pete Latzo and Joe Dundee meet at the Polo Grounds for the world welterweight championship with experts split on the likely winner. Bets favor neither man as Latzo’s power and Dundee’s weight advantage loom, while observers note both are smart, game fighters and the fighter catching the breaks may prevail.
George Sanders, winner of the 500 mile classic at Indianapolis, arrived to participate Sunday in the 100 mile dirt track race for 12500 dollars. Lockart, Woodbury, De Palma, and many other noted drivers are here also.
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