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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1921
Page
10
Fragmentary entry records a Pomeroy fence on Gay street near the Baptist church in Fiddleport. It mentions a margin paste on page 51 of a telephone book and lists Dr Emmet BB Stansbury No 261X and Emmet EB at Stansbury's residence with calls routed through Pomeroy exchange.
A band of yeggs broke into the Cook Wholesale Grocery in Midport Friday night after robbing a Vinton bank earlier. They stole seven hundred dollars in bonds plus a $500 coupon and a $200 registered bond. A third floor door in the building remained unforced. Constable Lewis and a posse pursued Jesse Coleman from West Columbia toward Pt. Pleasant, catching him after a two mile descent through hills. He appeared at the required court time.
Records show students in nine months from Sept 6, 1920 to May 27, 1921 who were neither absent nor tardy across grades. High school listed Sara Reynolds Wm Kennedy Clifford Russell Celia Anderson Fay Pendergrass. Eighth Grade Dorothy Pendergrass Elma Thomson. Seventh Grade Isabelle Brechtel Florence Baldwin Conway Bernice Lyons. Sixth Grade Mary Louise Kent Alta Harmon. Fourth Fifth Grades Paul Johnson Velmy Dodson Lucile Mayer Judson White. Third Grade George McNeil George Fitch. First Second Grades Clara Mae Hamilton Hazel Butcher Norman Van Cooney.
A mass meeting of Pomeroy Bend citizens is set for Wednesday June 15 in the Masonic Club Rooms to discuss the Y M C A proposal. Speaker will be H. Large a dynamic Y M C A worker, with letters mailed to likely interested residents.
Will McDade traveled to Columbus on Saturday to see his brother Edward McDade who recently suffered a stroke and remains in critical condition. Edward was formerly a resident of Bend and is described as well liked along the Bend.
Wheeling Steel Corporation plans to open a transport arm on the Kanawha and James Pomeroy Bend using towboats and barges to move its coal. The firm recently bought thousands of acres in Mason county for mills and a million dollar land purchase. Landing points include Point Pleasant and Columbia with work near Portsmouth. The fleet includes the steamboat LaBelle. the project aims to feed mines and create jobs for miners and crews.
West Virginian surprise fighter Martin to meet Moran in New York before Dempsey and Carpentier bout in Jersey City. Soldier from Pt Pleargant with strong local ties and a sturdy health record, never sick.
Despite epidemics and other disturbances, records show some students were not on time or present. The notice highlights attendance irregularities during a period of illness and disruption.
The American Legion boys traveled to Great Bend yesterday afternoon for Patriot Hoback’s funeral service. His remains arrived in Pomeroy on the noon H. V. train and were taken to his parents’ home under military escort.
The Callicoat murder trial will be held tomorrow in Pt Pleasant for Golden Callicoat charged with killing neighbor boy Clayton Kreeps aged 16. The case, reported weeks ago, is expected to be long and vigorously contested.
Prof. Clifford Myers native of Mason City and West Virginia state historian attended Pom erey high alumni reunion. He plans unpublished local history material for public release soon after WWI service where he lost a leg. His rehabilitation and historical research talk draw interest.
North Baltimore Ohio June 10 J N Tarr the veteran fire chief claims the record for consecutive elections to office He has been re elected each year since 1894 and is the oldest fireman in point of service and years in the county He began as a volunteer more than 30 years ago.
An inventor claims a zinc copper alloy called Trailan is stronger than steel and less corrosive than copper, suggesting it could outperform traditional metals in various applications. The statement highlights claimed advantages but provides no independent testing data.
The American Federation of Labor plans discuss opposing the open shop movement and elect a new president at its annual convention opening June 13 at the Municipal Auditorium in Denver. Rumors name John L. Lewis and Frank J. Hayes as possible successors to Gompers, who has led since 1882 except for one year. both deny the speculation.
A Phi Delta Theta fraternity pin with J. M. C. Ohio Zeta engraved on back was lost in Logan on Saturday. Finder should contact John M. Cooley National Fire Proofing Co. at Haydenville.
Edward Bud Miller, burned when a pipe touched high tension wires of Ohio Power near Webb Summit, was hospitalized Saturday. Doctors found his right leg severely injured and say an operation is necessary. two fingers may be amputated. Procedures to be performed in coming days.
James Mahoney foreman of No 2 Mine at Jobs said in Logan the mine will resume operations the first of the week after a month’s shutdown. Mines Nos 5 7 and 7 1-2 are working steadily with crowded orders, requiring six days a week. The outlook in the vicinity is very encouraging.
At a special assembly of Logan chapter No. 75 R. A. M. seven candidates received the past and most excellent master degrees. Members attended from Gore and Union Furnace. On Friday evening June 17 the class will receive the R. A. M. degree, likely ending the work until summer.
Mr and Mrs H P Thomas and their son Arthur and Mrs Walter Rea soner and son left Saturday evening on a two wrecks trip to Oklahoma City to visit relatives and friends. Mr Thomas is foreman of the blacksmith department in the local Hocking Valley shops.
American Legion and ex soldiers gathered at the public square Saturday afternoon to honor Col F W Galbraith Jr. The Post Commander read a sketch of his military record and reflected on his leadership of the legion. A salute and taps followed as Logan Rotarians and townspeople joined the ceremony. Lieutenants Sparnow and Webb, former members of the 147th Infantry, recalled his inspiring bravery and courteous leadership.
Herman Sheline, chairman of the Fourth of July wrestling committee, announces Pete Harley a 149 pound Springfield wrestler and Kid Harrison a local grappler as two of the performers. He has written to several well known wrestlers hoping to secure their services for the event.
Ed Ewing a local pharmacist who had surgery at a Columbus hospital last week is reported to be improving steadily by Logan relatives. It is hoped he will return home in about a week.
Mrs A E Petty of Columbus and her daughter Mrs Schull of West Elk ton are staying with Mr and Mrs. in Logan.
Mr. R. R. Barton of Independence Kansas is traveling to Toledo this Tuesday after being summoned by the death of his father.
W F Hale of Columbus and County Agent M W Bailey visited Laurelville on Friday for a wool growers meeting in the community.
Mr and Mrs Paul Potts of Laur elville spent the weekend with Mrs Thrush and Mr Thrush of this city.
Rhoda Wolfe, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Wolfe of Bicknell, died after a month long diabetic illness followed by pneumonia. A devout church member and Mission Band president, she loved violin and piano and dreamed of school next fall. Funeral services were held at home before burial in Marshfield Ohio with relatives in attendance.
A funeral tribute for Rhoda, the young president remembered by the Mission Band. Her passing leaves parents and four siblings Leela 15 Gerald 10 Robert 7 and Margaret 2 with friends mourning the loss. Pall bearers and flower girls from the Mission Band will march to the station as the last token of love.
The Lyceum course, a success this winter, will be repeated next year with speakers from Worcester and Wesleyan on industrial issues and community programs. The Katharine Carol Smith Co. and other entertainers will perform, plus Miss Maurine Woodruff. June 16 to 18 mark the dates as thanks go to Mr. Morris for the ground donation. Local residents and visitors attend commencements and summer visits while bass fishing rules face an extended closed season to June 16 and court actions record fines and costs for a few incidents.
Murray City born to Mr and Mrs Ray Cas tell a son. Mrs Harry Saylor of Nelsonville visits sister in law Mrs Orley Tannihill in Hack street. Rev and Mrs Bishop were business visitors in Athens. Ladies Bible class met at President Mrs Stephenson home with candlelit luncheon and old fashioned decor. Lucille Lafollett hospitalized with appendicitis at Logan hospital after operation she rallied and spoke to her father. Chautauqua tickets in Murray June 21 22 23 selling fast to boost local participation. Mrs Elizabeth Hay left Wednesday for visit with friends in Pennsylvania.
F. W. Pope of the Wrightstown pike welcomed a short visit from his daughter-in-law Mrs. Jos A. Pope of Wichita Kansas and her parents Mr and Mrs George Clutter from Bartlett as the case was dismissed after facts were learned.
Millfield residents visited relatives near Amesville. Mrs Clinton Daugherty has returned home improving after hospital treatment in Columbus. Mrs William Hartley visited Athens. A P Wemmer and son George visited Albany. Irvin Warner and wife welcomed a daughter. Church of Christ Ladies Aid held a meeting with three new members joining. Next meeting will be at Mrs R H Wade’s home. Bible class hosted men to a six o clock chicken dinner at Roy Totman’s lawn with about fifty attendees. Out of town guests included Mrs Lucy Totman and daughter of Athens and Mr and Mrs A L Brown and Mr and Mrs W H Wemmer. Mrs L E Woods visited Glouster. Mrs F B Boudinot and son dined with her grandmother Elizabeth Wemmer. Mr and Mrs F M White, Mr and Mrs G W White, and Elizabeth Wemmer visited. Concord Sunday School plans Children’s Day on Sunday June 19 with attendance 74 last week. Services are planned for next Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Flora Merritt departed Wednesday for a two week visit among relatives at Columbus and Tiffin and former Heidelburg classmates. A barn owned by Harry Snodden burned last Sunday morning though origin remains unknown. Edgar Romine aged 12 died Monday June 6 after a month long illness. Born to Rev and Mrs Lock.
The Rutland commencement drew large crowds with a packed auditorium as Superintendent Karr delivered a fine address. Dyesville, Dex ter, Harrisonville, and Rutland held June ceremonies with graduates including Sedwick Vale Loyal Folden Helen Howery Golden Harvey Lee McComas and many others listed for each town.
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