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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1928
Page
2
Pomeroy June 6 Herman Ohlinger a mine motorman at the Dark Hollow mine was severely injured when slate fell onto him as he drove his motor through the mine. He sustained face cuts a broken nose possible eardrum injury and hair torn from the head. He was taken home for treatment and his condition was later reported not serious.
The Busy Bee Clothing club in Leart held three meetings this season led by Irene Miller with thirteen members enrolled and more expected. Officers are Harriet McClintock president Betty McGraw vice president Wilma Roush secretary Leora Roush reporter and Grace Crow cheerleader. Members are making garments for the club work and plan to exhibit at the fall fair and present a play this month.
Local base ball fans may see two newly organized Junior league teams in action at the high school grounds this evening. W. E Longsworth of Pomeroy and Mark Jones of Middleport manage the squads. The 6 o'clock start aims to draw a large crowd, with Legion sponsors hoping adult attendance will support the league’s success.
Out of town Pomeroy alumni members attend the annual banquet Monday night along with James Russ Donald Turnbull Olga Hecox and many others from Columbus Gallipolis and Washington County. Also noted are Lydia Elberfeld preparing for Ohio State graduation and several family travel plans through Dayton Rose Dale Pekin and Toledo with staff movements at Sayre and Epple properties.
A large crowd gathered for a Meigs County commissioners meeting as delegations from across the county pressed for road work. Proposals included free limestone for a pike from No. 143 and a Bedford route extending eleven miles with funding up to 17 500 dollars.
Middleport Music club closed its season with a postponed Tuesday session at Heath Memorial Church drawing many members and guests. The program featured Russian Opera studies, a club chorus number Deck the Pathway, instrumental duets, a Morning Glow vocal, and a Negro spiritual I'm Going to Sing in De Heavenly Choir. Rose petals welcomed attendees and hostesses guided guests to a dining room after the program. The next meeting is slated for the last Tuesday in October.
Dari Conners Webb Conway Ben Sauer and Chauncey Callahan are jailed in Pomeroy on charges of stealing chickens from the Keller farm near Tuppers Plains. They appeared for examination before Justice R G Webster and are held on $300 bond, or returned to jail. Syracuse school board hires teachers for local schools led by Superintendent A L Flanagan and principal Lucille Smith. Carleton college building hosts classes.
Glouster reports Martin M Murphy, manager for F. R&R Beasley interests, has been transferred back to Nelsonville to oversee that city’s Beasley holdings while his family plans to move this week. Harold Kinney will act as legal manager in Glouster and oversee operations locally.
Had Work Rutland Man Wanted 15 Men Who Could Use Saws and Axes. Ashe McGhee of Rutland sought to hire fifteen laborers for the summer to cut and ship pulp wood timber from hills near Pomeroy to pulp mills. Bucks of buckeye and linn timber await extraction. timber bought from Pomeroy Cement Block Company.
Miss Gaile Figgins of Columbus and Monroe Johnson of Toledo wed in Columbus on Saturday. Johnson works as a traveling carpenter for Purity Bread. The couple plans to live in Toledo and later visit Gaile’s parents in Wichita Falls Texas.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Loper announce the birth of a nine pound son born Tuesday morning at the home of Mr and Mrs John Loper in The Plains.
West Side school children presented a spring festival on the school lawn with Miss Eula Smith directing. Florence Sanders crowned Queen of the May with Hazel McWilliams as maid of honor chosen by popular vote. Children acted in costumes, sang songs, and performed dances including a Maypole dance and a finale of America and Our Flag Colors.
DETROIT June 6 Chrysler president Walter P. Chrysler stated no monopolistic aims drive the proposed Chrysler Dodge merger. He said the plan seeks to benefit both businesses and the industry, with no ambition for mere size or rivalry with other companies.
Glouster June 6 Officers will be elected at a meeting of the Pp. N. G. club to be held at the home of Mrs. Will Golding Thursday afternoon. The presence of all members is desired at this meeting.
Mayor Gormley warns owners of vacant lots in Glouster to cut weeds or city workers will and the bill will be a lien on the property. He cites widespread weeds across the city and says public health requires action.
Mrs. Gus Gaskalla visited Cleveland for two weeks with her sister Mrs. Isaac Lyons. Mrs. Orian Rader and her Columbus baby stayed with Mrs. Rader’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bryson. William Welsch, Kresge employee from Lancaster, takes a four week vacation at his city home.
Primary class of the Church of Christ Bible school in Chauncey held their annual class picnic with teacher Miss Lucille Bradfield assisted by her sister Mrs Gladys Williamson and Miss Ruth Fiske. Attendees include Tauline Agan Sammy Lahugh Isabel Courtney Jo Ann Williamson Paul Tippett Ethel Richardson Frances Fiske Betty Jane Courtney Nellie Agan and many others.
Lieut. Arthur Gavin, holder of the seaplane endurance record, plans a Paris flight with one stop in Maine. He will be accompanied by Capt. Louis V. Emberger of Philadelphia. They will use a giant Sikorsky twin motor seaplane.
Happy Hollow 4 H club members met at Vivian McCombs home with Ida Yates joining as a new member. The program included piano solo Friends Glover recitation Ruth Lowry duet Menlo Brady Evelyn Altman demonstration, and music by Vivian McCombs. Preparations for a party under Mil dred Altman are planned for Wednesday at 7 30. The next meeting is set for June 15.
The Millfield Independents defeated the Millfield Haymakers 26 to 17 in a tightly fought contest. Stars for the Independents were Walter Patterson Matt Peyatt John Leffler and Sam Brown though Patterson played with a splintered jaw after being struck by a ball. Haymakers stars included Russell Ayers and Ancel. Coaches seek future games via Chauncey asking for Sam Brown.
Mr and Mrs G C Herron showcase their Orchard Grove Farm located on Highway 56 one mile west of New Marshfield. The home sits on rolling ground facing south with a lawn reaching the road and parallels the highway to the east.
Mr. and Mrs. Herron and their two sons Inghram and Earl maintain a neat model farm. A twelve-acre scene features a row of peonies and irises, bean gardens planted with a horse planter, and well kept outbuildings free of weeds, inviting passersby to notice the beauty.
Massillon police hold information leading to a possible arrest of a youth in the killing of Lester Boyd. Boyd, 17, was shot after leaving the home of Ellen Fichter, 16, whom he had escorted from a church social. Detectives traced a Ford coupe seen speeding from the scene and suspect a West Brookfield youth who held a grudge against Peter Fichter, Ellen’s brother.
Three residents including Miss Ruth K. Hyde of Nelsonville, Charles E. Weltzheimer of Nelsonville, and Martha V. Cline of Albany are listed among degree candidates for Wesleyan University’s eighty fourth annual commencement on Tuesday June 12.
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