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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1926

Page

2

Fides Lodge No 210 Elects Officers for Term

Middleport Fides Lodge No 210 elected its officers at a Thursday evening meeting. Chancelor Commander James T. Lewis Vice chancellor Reed Harris pre late Harold Hubbard master of work James E Harley master at arms Charles Leonard inner guard Scott Willock outer guard Riston Fultz were chosen. The rank of page was conferred on William Howard and Herman Keffer.

Aerddleport Fides Lodge No. 210 Middleport James T. Lewis Reed Harris Harold Hubbard James E. Harley Charles Leonard Scott Willock Riston Fultz William Howard Herman Keffer

Pomroy Fruit Company Sells Here to Petri of Parkersburg

Pomeroy June 15. The Pom eroy Fruit company has sold its interests here to B. Petri of Parkersburg.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Fruit Company B. Petri of Parkersburg

Zeiher Returns to Columbus After Earlier Injury

June 15 report that Frank Zeiher, previously brought to Columbus after a leg injury, returned today to Columbus. He still uses crutches for support, indicating ongoing recovery from the accident in Columbus.

Columbus Pomeroy Frank Zeiher Columbus Um Bus Mr. Zeiher Ing

Bible School to Open Soon in Middleport

The Vacation Bible School of the Church of Christ in Middleport will begin Tuesday June 22 at 9 a m and run for five weeks. Supervised by Pastor Charles Fowler and his wife, it invites children aged four to fourteen from the community. Mothers are urged to send their children for careful care and practical instruction to aid character building.

Middleport Lly Vacaion Bible School Church of Christ Chas. Fowler Mr. Fowler

Ike Curtiss In Jail Again At Local Lockup

POMEROY June 15 Mike Cur ta well known character of eroy and Middleport is again in the local jail. He was arrested Sunday by Officer Lewis of Idleport after he had been rehed and liquor alleged to be found on his person. The time of his hearing has not yet been set. MIDDLEPORT June 15 The NA C club members met at the home of Mr and Mrs Frederick Whitlock on ce street. Attendees included Vaude Vance Kathryn Pet Elizabeth Horden Mildred Bennah Nease Josephine ll Marie Gilfilen Mrs Jack and Mrs Clarence Clifford along with other guests.

Pomeroy Mike Cura Eroy Middleport Lewis Idleport Frederick Whitlock Vaude Vance Kathryn Pet

Couple Is Married In Pomeroy Wedding

Benjamin Lin, 20, of Pomeroy R D and son of Ve Eblin and Marcella Metzer wed Monday in Pomeroy. The bride is daughter of Charles Metzer. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Fowler.

Pomeroy Benjamin Lin Pomeroy R. D Ve Eblin Marcella Metzer Charles Metzer Eroy Mr. Fowler

Probate Will Quietly Begun for Rutland’s Estate

June 15 application to probate the will of the late John McClure Rutland was filed Monday by Would Be Pomeroy and partners. The filing seeks authority to administer the estate and settle debts under court supervision.

Pomeroy John McClure Rutland

Pomeroy Briefs Highlight Weekend Visits and Travel

Mrs. Fred Bartells and Hazel spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Pete Betzing. Mrs. George Kauff and Mrs. Arpold visited relatives in Kipolis. Ed Angeletti and wife visited Gallipolis relatives. P K Smith returned to Cleveland after a brief stop with Will Downie. Lawrence Withers of Gallipolis was a Pomeroy business visitor. Carl Wolfe came from Athens to spend the summer with his parents. Manning Webster of Columbus visits relatives for summer. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Brewster spent the weekend in Columbus. Dr. Del Church of Akron visited relatives here. Mrs. A C Jones of Columbus is visiting. Anna Durst left for Niles Michigan to attend funeral services. Olga Pierotti from Detroit Heights school visits Parkers to spend the summer with relatives. Don Artman Glenn Chase and Harper spent Sunday in Ville visiting the Filo plant of Ohio Power.

Pomeroy Bend Fred Bartells Hazel Pete Betzing Ester George Kauff Peterpold Kipolis Ed. Angeletti Fly Gallipolis P. K. Smith Cleveland Will Downie Lawrence Withers Pomeroy Carl Wolfe Athens Charles Wolfe Manning Webster Columbus Jesse Brewster del Church Akron A. C. Jones Anna Durst Niles Mich Fred Rahn Olga Pierotti Dees Heights Parkers Don Artman Glenn Chase Than Harper Ville Ohio Power Company

Middleport Notes Include Local Visits and Hospital Update

Mr and Mrs Tom Ferguson and Fr and Mrs Ralph Windsor traveled to Marietta on Sunday for a visit. Adam Miller of Huntingdon is visiting with the Fergusons. Mr and Mrs Ray Russell visited Athens on Sunday. Jeannette Beverage of Columbus spent the weekend in Middleport with her parents. Cecil Bradbury, recently at Mt Carmel hospital in Columbus, is much improved. Mrs Harry Shoane returned home.

Middleport Tom Ferguson Ralph Windsor Marietta Adam Miller Hunting 4 R Ray Russell Athens Jeannette Beverage of Columbus Cecil Bradbury Mt. Carmel Hospital Harry Shoane

Movements and Visits Around Middleport and Nearby Towns

Local social notes list visits and travels of residents and visitors from Charleston Pittsburgh Columbus Nevada and other towns. Persons such as Mrs F B Williams Mrs Charles Childres Nat Krieger and Willis Russell are noted with trips to Niagara Falls Washington Philadelphia and Mount Vernon among others.

Family motor trip ends with Cincinnati visit

Mrs. William Michael of Second Street along with Mr. and Mrs. Henry King and family and Dayton King returned Monday from a motor trip to Cincinnati.

William Michael Second Street Henry King Dayton King Cincinnati

Local College Grads Return for Summer Visits

Middleport residents note several college students home for vacation including Francis Daniels Phillip DeMaine Robert Harris Kathryn Mayer Maurice Thompson and E Hugh Davis among the group.

Middleport Francis Daniels Phillip DeMaine Robert Harris Kathyrn Mayer Maurice Thompson E. Hugh Davis

Middleport Tennis Club Defeats Rio Grande Team

Middleport, June 15. The Middleport Tennis club team defeated the Rio Grande college tennis team at the Rio Grande court last week. A return match is set for Thursday, June 17, in Middleport.

Middleport Middleport Tennis Club The Rio Grande College Rio Grande Court

Moonlight Excursion Planned by Washington Steamship

The excursion steamer Washington will sail from Pomeroy and Middleport to Gallipolis on Tuesday June 22. This will be another moonlight trip offering a scenic evening voyage for passengers.

Pomeroy Washington Middleport Gallipolis

Mrs Richmond Taken To Hospital After Incident

Middleport report states Mrs William Richmond was moved to McMillian hospital Charleston Sunday evening for medical care following an event in town.

Middleport William Richmond McMillian Hospital Charleston

Horden Couple Attend G A R Camp and Auxiliary Meet

Mr and Mrs Richard Horden travel to Portsmouth for a four day G A R encampment. Mrs Horden attends the auxiliary meeting while Mr Horden participates in the main events during the June visit.

Middleport Richard Horden Portsmouth Horden

Home From Hospital After Gravel Hill Accident

Henry Moulden, injured in a motor accident at the foot of Gravel Hill, was brought back from Holzer hospital in Gallipolis Monday morning. Mrs Moulden suffered a fractured leg in the crash and is reported in favorable condition.

Middleport Henry Moulden Gravel Hill Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Moulden

Past Chiefs Meet With Mrs Kasler

Past chiefs of Glouster temple Pythian Sisters met at the home of Mrs Abram Kasler on Friday evening. The gathering opened with America led by Mrs Grace Holzschuh the president. A musical program by Vern Lamborn followed by games and contests. Refreshments concluded the session. The next meeting is planned at Mrs Grace Holzschuhs Walnut Hill home.

Glouster Glouster Temple Abram Kasler Grace Holzschuh America Vern Lamborn Walnut Hill

Kiwanis to Hear Col C R Wilson in Glouster Meeting

Col Chalmers R. Wilson of Columbus Ohio commissioner of motor vehicles will address the Kiwanis club in Glouster at 6 30 to 7 30 p m on Wednesday evening the June 15.

Glouster Chalmers R. Wilson Columbus Ohio Kiwanis Club

Skinner to Attend Eagles Convention in Detroit

Frank Skinner left Monday for Detroit to attend a Fraternal Order of Eagles convention representing Glouster Aerie.

EAGLE Glouster Frank Skinner Detroit Order of Eagles Glouster Aerie

Funeral for Mrs. Maria Pierce Held in Logan

Mr. and Mrs. William Druggan traveled to Logan to attend the funeral of Mrs. Maria Pierce who died Sunday at age 83. Richard Druggan of Glouster also went to Logan to stay for the service.

Glouster William Druggan Logan Druggan Maria Pierce Richard Druggan

Boy's Dislocated Arm Corrected By Xray

GLOUSTER June 15 An X ray image of Harlan Antle nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Antle near Federal shows the arm dislocated at the elbow rather than fractured as initially believed The boy injured his arm in an incident near home

Glouster Harlan Lewis Antle Federal

Practical garment pattern for small children

A 4 size pattern for boys or girls ages 2 4 and 5 years uses gingham kindergarten cloth Indian head jersey or linen. Requires 1 1 2 yards of 36 inch material plus 3 8 yard contrasting for neck front sleeves pockets and facings. Mailed to any address for 15 cents.

Fall in Yard Sends Man to Hospital

A man suffered injuries after a fall in the yard at his home on Sunday. Police and responders were dispatched to the scene and transported him for treatment.

Class to Meet Glouster Tonight

The Priscilla class of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school will gather at the home of Mr and Mrs James Vaughn on Walnut Hill this evening for a meeting.

Glouster Priscilla Methodist Episcopal Sunday School James Vaughn Walnut Hill

Local Couple Attends Selby Heights Wedding of Lou Glover

Mrs Zern Cunningham and relatives from this city joined Mr and Mrs Raymond Cunningham Miss Mildred Cunningham and Mr and Mrs Charles Groth of Belle Center for the wedding of Miss Louilda Glover to William Rabberman of Forrest at Selby Heights near Bartlett Sunday.

Glouster Zern Cunningham Raymond Cunningham Mildred Cunningham This City Charles Grothaus Belle Center Selby Heights Bartlett Louwilda Glover William Rabberman Forrest

Funeral services for William Bernard held in Glouster

Funeral services for William Bernard were held at 10 this morning in Glouster and burial followed in the cemetery near Jacksonville. He died Saturday night at age 78.

Glouster William Bernard Jacksonville

Miss Ethel Reese Visits City for Summer Vacation

Miss Ethel Reese of Cleveland spends the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs D P Reese in the city.

Miss Ethel Reese Cleveland City Mrs D. P. Reese

Summer enrollment at Athens junior and senior high schools

One hundred sixty five students enroll for the summer term at Athens junior and senior high schools. Eighth grade has 38, ninth 30, and tenth 70 students, with some in multiple grades including eleventh year sociology. Courses include civics and English. Critic teachers supervising Ohio university instructors are Miss Ann Pickering, E. B. Dowell, Miss Helen Leech, and Alfred Hughes. Russell H. Rupp is principal.

Athens Ohio University Ann Pickering E. 8. Dowell Helen Leech Alfred Hughes Russell H. Rupp

Pittsburgh man killed by traction car in Steubenville

Joseph Garvey, 45, of Pittsburgh, was struck and killed when he stepped into a speeding traction car in Steubenville. The coroner returned a verdict of accidental death.

Steubenville Joseph Garvey Pittsburgh

Portsmouth Man Harold Tipton Dies From River Dive

Harold Tipton of Portsmouth died from a broken neck after diving into the Ohio River. The incident occurred in the river area and authorities are investigating the accidental death.

Portsmouth Harold Tipton Ohio River

Shoppers Thriving On Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Tale

A Morrell Park Baltimore mother of three reflects on chronic fatigue from work in a department store. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health and energy to continue her job and serve customers. Her story encourages other working girls to try the tonic for a rundown condition.

Louisa Lydia E. Pinkham Louise L. J. van Dyke Spring St Morrell Park Baltimore

Fiery Editor 10 Faces Trial Today for Manslaughter

Carl C. Magee editor of the New Mexico State Tribune goes on trial in San Miguel county for manslaughter. He is accused of killing John Lassetter during a hotel lobby confrontation with former Judge D J Leahy, who earlier jailed him for libel and contempt.

Las Vegas N. M U.P Red Stone Court House Carl C. Magee New Mexico State Tribune San Miguel Magee Luis Armijo John Lassetter D. J. Leahy Leahy Lassetter

Rain Delays Twin Lighthouse League Baseball Game

Rain yesterday forced the postponement of the K of P versus Graysons game. Managers say Hewitt-Boden versus ? bakers will not play tonight unless the field dries completely by 6 o clock.

P. Team Graysons Hewitt-Boden and Studebakers

United States Holds Vast Coal Lands and Deposits

The United States owns roughly 30 million acres of coal lands with estimated deposits exceeding 200 billion tons.

The United States

Electric wires spark fire scare near State Street home

Two electric wires rubbed together producing an arc with smoke and flame alarmed neighbors early today. Fire crews arrived at 1:48 AM to John Preston's home at 197 East State Street and separated the wires. No property damage resulted.

John Preston East State Street

Speeding Suspect Bound Over to Common Pleas Court

R A Miller of Pomeroy waived examination before Magistrate Carl Porter and was bound over to Common Pleas court for speeding. Traffic officer Howard Gilson made the arrest. Paul Martin of Nelsonville, charged with the same offense, pleaded not guilty. His trial is set for next Saturday. Gilson also made that arrest.

R. A. Miller Pomeroy Carl Porter Common Pleas Court Howard Gilson Paul Martin Nelsonville Gilson

Postpone Festival Delays Clarks Chapel Strawberry Event

Clarks Chapel strawberry festival announced for Thursday evening has been postponed due to bad weather.

Clarks Chapel

French Premier M Clemenceau Arranges Secrecy of Death

Former French premier M Clemenceau has arranged for Franée not to know of his death until two weeks after burial, ensuring family and public awareness remains delayed.

M. Clemenceau France Franée

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fides Lodge NO. 210 IBLE Ike Curtiss F. B. Williams Charles Childres C. E. Vance Nat Krieger Willis Russell Hometawn Springs Ind Charles Dawson Charles Jr Charles Gregg Nevada Win Reed McElfresh Point Pleasant Niagara Falls Canada Philadelphia William Theobald Rutland Robert Jr Robert Jones Greenfield T. H. Davis Delbert Combs Wheeling William Hysell Pete DePiero John Mt. Vernon M. L. Cottingham Williard Oakes Maldon W. Va Max Lambert Carl Mossman Bidwell Wayne McElhinney John Horden E. Thomas May Yoho Virginia Charlies E. Fowler Sandy Barsotti Gene Barsotti Ashland D. B. Cooper Bucyrus Malcolm Cottingham Collegers Kasler Kiwanis Col. C. R. Wilson Messenger Pattern Dept Pythian Sisters FIERY Carl Magee Bystander Lere Klox-Lax KLOK Lax Arabia Persia Athens Jewelers Cuticura Nader Hotes aSerien Walesa Ines BAYER Chambray Kerr Hardware F. C. Stedman Co Packers and Provisioners Childrens Bevery F. M HutchInson
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