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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
2
The Lend-Hand women of Simpson M E Church in Pomeroy plan to raise 1400 dollars to buy a pipe organ, the town’s only church without one. After years of opposition, the group believes installation will begin once funds are gathered.
Word comes of the marriage of T. J. Ferrell formerly practicing physician here and in Meigs county to Miss Bertiewell Collins of Florence North Carolina. Dr. Ferrell now located in Osan county West Virginia, living in Chapmanville. Previously he led Mason county ventures and served as president of the Mason county bank. he remains vice president of the West Virginia Orchard Company, the region’s largest commercial hard.
POMEROY June 23 The Rev Omas Wilson head of the Lutheran church on Ternut avenue has served here for six years making him the longest serving minister in town. Other denominations including Catholic arch, Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians, Episcopals, Bethany Methodists Peace church St Pauls and the Christian church have all had changes in pastors during that time. The Rev F O Weed of Upsen chapel is a rival long serving minister in town.
The article notes a clergyman nearing his fifth year in service this fall. Mr. Wilsh arrived from Detroit Michigan where his family lives and children attend school. He makes his home in the church building and appears content.
County Superintendent of Schools Co. N. Wagner outlines a Dorcas high school to serve Letart Sutton and Lebanon townships plus Letart Bashan Syracuse and Great Bend from improved roads. The proposal aims to cut costs for taxpayers and consolidate pupils pooling funding to hire more teachers, with completion hoped in two to three years.
June 23 report from Harvey Eastian new superintendent of feigs County Children's home states numbers have fallen from 45 to 31 as schools closed and older children left to work. One resident was sent to the institution for the feeble minded.
In the last twenty four hours committees have been active and wires between Pomeroy and Pittsburgh have been kept warm. Important news of development is expected to be announced within a few days.
Harold Rawlings who earned highest honors at Harvard College is home in Rutland for a short visit before reporting to New York on July 1 to accept a position with the International Telephone and Telegraph company. After a brief stay in New York he will proceed to another location.
An outline notes travel from Havana Cuba to Spain and South America for a company venture. It mentions routes and potential destinations but lacks dates or specific names. The fragment hints at corporate expansion or logistics involving maritime or air travel.
Ex mayor alert over cemetery grave of Entsmingér born 1700. He served General Francis Marion at Cowpens. A stone monument stands at his grave but the market fears loss unless 86 steps are taken to furnish a replacement.
The following marriage licenses issued in Meigs County to residents of interest: Don M Migh t 21 of Pomeroy and Violetree 21 of Cheshire. Gerald 22 of Langsville and Hazel Gard 21 of Addison. Recent licenses show Powell 24 of Gallipolis. Lary son of George Powell. Lamb 21 teacher daughter Char ies Lamb.
The probate judge Roberts remains seriously ill. Several important licenses were set for hearing but will go over or be moved to another court. Mrs. Rob suffered a severe attack of spanza last fall and has not recovered, unable to take food for several weeks.
DETROIT June 22 A new lightweight all metal monoplane will be completed within two weeks by Ford Motor Company. The single motor model spans 45 feet with a 68 foot trimotor version and is designed for small line passenger service, offering lower cost and better speed than existing transports.
Reports filed with the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty describe the killing of songbirds. Officers were informed about the alleged cruelty and are reviewing the case for potential action.
Officials from Athens Chauncey and The Plains warn the beety season links to more offenders. Humane society officials urge heavy fines for killing songbirds. They note birds consume berry pests and help berries survive by feeding on pests.
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