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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1920

Page

8

Closing Exercises At Sacred Heart Parochial School

The Sacred Heart church parochial school closes with a 7 30 p m program at the church. The two act opera The Best in the Forest features Prince Percival Robe Kraus Count Chester Paul Brandenburg and other cast members. Diplomas are awarded to graduates Phylis Gloeckner Nellie Mackin Mary Healy Mary Whitlock Francis Becker Willard Meier and Hiram Whitlock with music by Irene Schwartzwalder Phylis Gloeckner and the Schorn sisters.

Sacred Heart Church Besl In the Forest Prince Percival Robe Kraus Count Chester Paul Brandenburg Earl James Clifford Alexis Frederick Healy Tom Krag William Lares Bluster Gino Pierotto Old Steech Soo Clyde Gloeckner Hiram Whitlock Stichem Francis Becker Chopem

Death of Charles Bichman Marked by Influenza Complications

William Bichman received word on Wednesday of his brother Charles Bichman’s death at his home. He died from complications related to influenza two years after contracting the illness. Charles, 59, was a longtime city salesman for the Fould Milling Company in Cincinnati and leaves a widow. Born in Pomeroy, he lived in Cincinnati about 35 years. Remains are being returned to Pomeroy for burial and funeral arrangements will follow arrival.

William Bichman Charles Bichman Richman Fould Milling Compan Cincinnati Pomeroy

Home Missionary Society Meeting at Middleport M E Church

The Middleport M E Church home missionary society met Tuesday evening with about thirty members in attendance. Mrs C J Rust presided while Maurice Davis played a trombone solo and Mrs Glen Smith sang. Mrs Socte of Nelsonville spoke on home mission work and stayed the night guest of Mrs C J Rust after a six o'clock dinner at Mrs Richard Grogan's home.

Home Missionary Society of the Middleport M. EE. Church C. J. Rust Maurice Davis Glen Smith Socte Nelsonville Richard Grogan Cc. J. Rust

Man from Akron charged with non support

Deputy Sheriff George Beards returned from Akron where he went to secure Aud. F. Eaton, charged by Mrs. Arch Worthington of Middleport with non support of a child. The prisoner was arraigned Wednesday and pleaded not guilty. bond set at $500, he remains in jail in default.

George Beards Akron F. Eaton Arch ‘Worthington Middleport

Woman Fined for Improper Conduct in Dark Hollow

Mrs. Ethel Warren of Dark Hollow faced Justice Martin on Wednesday and was fined $1 plus costs after pleading guilty to improper conduct. The squire delivered a stern lecture on proper behavior for women and ordered her to stay off Pomeroy streets at night.

Ethel Warren Dark Hollow Martin Pomeroy Streets

Base Ball Rematch Set at Rutland High Field

The Rutland base ball club prepares for a Saturday game against Chester after a strong showing against Pomeroy last Sunday. Chester batteries are Whipple Weber and Whipple, Rutland bats Atkins Kennedy and Wilson in the field and on the mound.

Rutland Pomeroy Chester Club Rutland High School Chester Whipple Weber Atkins Kennedy Wilson

Good Roads Meeting at Racine Tonight

A good roads meeting is held in Racine this Thursday evening to support the Kerrs Run Syracuse Racine Ravenswood to Charleston federal highway. Organizers urge a large turnout, saying the issue is vital to all Meigs County residents.

Racine Syracuse Ravenswood Charleston Meigs County

Shakespearean Club Picnic Delights Delayed Outing In Syracuse

Members of the Shakespearean Club who postponed their Bridgman home picnic in Syracuse Thursday last are out in numbers today enjoying their annual outing, making up for the enforced postponement with jollity and a general good time.

Shakespearean Club Bridgman Syracuse

Flag Day Picnic by D A R Members

The Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter D A R will hold its annual Flag Day picnic at six o clock p m Monday June 14 at the home of Mr and Mrs Laff Jacobs Lincoln Hill. Each member will have her husband or a guest. Dr Curtis Reed will deliver an address on the Constitution of the United States.

Jonathan Meigs Laff Jacobs Lincoln Hill Curtis Reed United States

K of P Memorial Day Observed June 13

Pomeroy Lodge K of P will observe Sunday June 13 as a memorial day for deceased members. The group will proceed to Beech Grove Cemetery where Rev John Ashton will deliver the memorial address.

Pomeroy Lodge K. of P Beech Grove Cemetery John Ashton

Talbott Brothers Go West for Wholesale Grocers Convention

Messrs. B F and John Talbott of Middleport travel to Colorado Springs for a wholesale grocers convention. They plan to visit Yellowstone Park and other points of interest on a two to three week Western trip.

Messrs John Talbott Middleport Colorado Springs Yellowstone Park

Sunday School Class Picnic Enjoyed by Junior Boys

The Sunday school class of Rev. Berry with Rev Mrs Berry and Dr Stansbury held an all day picnic on Hess Hill. Weather was ideal with a brief shower. Junior boys of Middleport Presbyterian church joined for a fine day outdoors.

Berry Middleport Presbyterian Church Hess Hill Stansbury

Ebersbachs Welcomed Visitor From New York

L E Hench and his wife Florence Ebers bach and daughter Aline visited the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Ebers bach in Pomeroy on Sunday and returned to New York the same evening before planning a longer stay in the area.

Will L. E. Hench Florence Ebersbach Aline New York Albert Ebersbach Pomeroy

Emma Rowley Reengaged at Higher Salary in Huntington Schools

Emma Rowley of Huntington is reengaged in a teaching role with an increased salary. The notice indicates a renewal of contract or appointment within the Huntington school system.

Pain Relief Letter Praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound

Wyandotte Michigan reader Mary Str notes severe monthly pains and digestive distress over four years. After using three bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and two of Sanative Wash she regained ability to do housework and keeps the products at home.

Wyandotte Mich Lydia FE Pinkham Lydia Mary Str Orange St Wyandotte, Mich

Principal Rowley Rehired With Salary Increase

Port supervisor of primary work in Huntington West Virginia schools Miss Rowley is at home for her summer vacation. She has been re engaged for the coming year with a nice increase in salary.

Huntington Emma Rowley Port West Virginia Rowley

Local Social Notes Include Travels and Visits Across States

Mrs Alfred Shumway travels to Akron amid a family illness in Ohio. W R Wadsworth Sr arrives in Syracuse for summer at A V Wadsworth's home. Co operative companies of Pomeroy Bend plan a Rock Springs fair grounds union picnic on July 5. Miss Verlie Church leaves for Athens for the O U summer teaching course. Malcom Roller to Cincinnati to arrange and escort Charles Richman’s remains to Pomeroy. Mamie Fout visits Syracuse. Dr D B Hartinger and family on a motor trip through Kentucky and Indiana. Miss Alice Wells visits Mulberry Avenue. Mr and Mrs Lewis Woode seek a new home in Athens. Mrs John Miller and Bertha depart for Bride Montana to summer with children. Mrs Catherine Storig arrives in Cincinnati to summer with Joe Halbrecht. George Whipple returns to New Cumberland Tenn after a visit with Phillip Sommer. Harry Carman visits Hawks. Mrs Henry Kautz travels to Columbus. Mrs John Huber visits relatives in Columbus and Dayton. Miss Dorothy Flanigin returns from Detroit with Mrs Parker. Charles Priode goes to Akron seeking rubber plant work. Miss Lucy Morford visits relatives in Kentucky then Wheeling. Miss Pauline Wetzel visits her Athens grandmother.

Alfred Shumway Chester Akron Ohio Fred Shumway Middleport W. R. Wadsworth Oil City A. V. Wadsworth Syracuse Co-operative Companies Pomeroy Bend Rock Springs Fair Grounds Miss Verlie Indiana Alice Wells Sistersville Emma Waterman Mulberry Avenue Lewis Woode Athens John Miller Bertha Bride Montana Catherine Storig Cincinnati Joe Halbrecht George Whipple Phillip Sommer New Cumberland Tenn Harry Carman Hawks Henry Kautz J. H. Kautz Columbus John Huber Dayton Dorothy Flanigin Geo. Parker Detroit Parker Charles Priode Lucy Morford Old Kentucky Wheeling Pauline Wetzel

Townspeople visit kin across the region

Mrs. George Reuter travels to Akron to visit her parents while Mrs. Dr. Church returns home to Akron after staying with her parents, and Fred Stark of Pittsburgh visits his sister Mrs. Jacob Huber and brother Peter Stark Sr. Others travel to Minersville Cincinnati Ripley W Virginia and Columbus with relatives for visits and business. An indirect lighting fixture patent features a receptacle for growing plants.

George Reuter Akron Dr. Church C. H. Priode Fred Stark Pittsburgh Jacob Huber Peter Stark Jenkins Robert Cleveland Wyatt Malone Harry Long Minersville Nye Bingham Middleport Toledo Pomeroy

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