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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1928

Page

2

Harold Lewis Falls From Tribune Roof

Harold Lewis 18, son of Mr and Mrs George Lewis, plunged 85 feet from the Tribune roof while helping install a lamp balance. He lay unconscious, revived at the Denahew home, then was taken to his Middleport home. Doctor Daniels found no broken bones though internal injuries could not be ruled out. The incident occurred at 11 this morning in Omero.

Denahew Home Omeroy Harold Tribune Finsterwald

Twilight Games Prove Popular With Residents

Twilight Junior baseball games in Pomeroy Bend draw crowds as Wednesday and Friday evenings bring action at 6 o clock on the Lyons lot above the Episcopal church. Friday saw Pomeroy Central School face Syracuse. after two extra innings the 6-6 game was called due to darkness with Flanagan for Syracuse and Davis for Pomeroy standout on the mound.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Lyons Episcopal Church Pomeroy Central Syracuse Pete Mees Gerald Hiselstein Flanagan Davis

Three Judges Order Lawyer Disbarred in Cleveland

Cleveland verdict declares attorney Thomas Abrams unprofessional and disbarred by three common pleas court judges. The case ties to the Rochester Cleveland divorce mill probe. cited by the Cleveland Bar Association for presenting false facts and misrepresenting residence and petitions in divorce proceedings.

Cleveland Thomas Abrams Common Pleass Court Abrams Cleveland Bar Association Rochester-Cleveland L. G. Worstell Athens A. Reed Washington, D. H Fred W. Well Wauseon Mabel Ruby Mickle Rochester Welther

Amazing Tiny Wrist Watch Displayed at Jacobs Jewelry

A lady’s wrist watch, smaller than a ten cent piece, on display in Jacobs Jewelry windows. The solid platinum case is studded with diamonds around the core and valued at £1,094.00 by Mr. Jacobs. Winding requires rotating the back of the case. once wound, the watch runs for twenty four hours.

Jacobs

Leviathan Jewelry and Mail Loot Reported in Southampton

London June 23. Reports say the Leviathan arrived at Southampton last night with looted mail and jewelry valued at about half a million dollars. The heavy mail included numerous bags from United States lines. Bags were sealed on arrival, suggesting the robbery occurred before leaving New York. A full inspector list remained to be sent to Scotland Yard in Southampton.

London the & S Leviathan Southamptton United States Lines Tela United Press Southampton Adhbery Imme Scotland Yard Ampton

Rocket Auto In Wreck After Second Trial Crash

German reports say the rocket automobile designed to revolutionize land and air transport crashed on its second trial after an initial success. The craft, propelled by rockets exploding in its structure, was sent along a long tracked runway and halted by a counter rocket. explosions and debris followed, ending the test.

Nover Germany Todan Uso

Collision in Indiana Involves Mrs Rooms and Earl Pittenger

A two vehicle crash near Muncie on Union Street resulted in Mrs rooms 40 driving and a man named Earl Pittenger. Two unidentified occupants were also aboard the Work car in the vicinity.

Ind Rooms John Earl Pittenger Aglet Church Union Muncie

Portland Truck Growers' association shipping cabbage

Pomeroy June 23. The Portland Truck Growers' association demonstrates cooperative farming advantages. Eight car loads of cabbage have been shipped from the Portland bottoms to Racine, iced and loaded for rail. Ten more loads are expected next week, with plans for twelve car loads of sweet corn and seventy five to one hundred car loads of tomatoes later. The group held its first meeting at Racine Friday evening and praises its marketing agents in Pittsburgh.

Pomeroy Portland Racine Pittsburgh

Meigs Temple Plans Memorial Service For Deceased Members

PLAN SERVICES MIDDLEPORT June 23 Meigs Temple 153 Pythian Sisters will hold the annual memorial for deceased members next Tuesday evening at the regular meeting Those in charge request a large attendance to pay homage to the dead A program will follow the regular routine work FR Lindard and an went to Charleston where the latter entered McMillan hospital for an abscess on the neck The condition seems to have arisen from mumps Fred Colli has been in Huntington for several an count of his daughter Winifred Skidmore has accepted a position in the Stanbury artisan store vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs Beulah McCulum Frank Y Knopp is at the normal school in PLP term

Middleport Lindard Charleston Frida McMillan Hospital Fred Colli Huntington Winifred Skidmore Stanbury Artiz Beulah McCullum Frank Y. Knopp Plp

Movie Marriage Brings Fay Wray and John Monk Saunders

Filmland hints at a romance as stage and screen join in a marriage between Fay Wray and writer John Monk Saunders. The pairing sparks talk of a new blend of cinema and life in Hollywood circles.

Filmland Isroom John Monk Saunders Scenria Fay Wray

District Rebekah convention moved to Racine in August

POMEROY June 23 District 1 President Katie Becht announces that the District Rebekah convention will be held in Racine on August 3, not in July as previously announced. A fine program is planned with Racine women entertaining delegates. DOING WELL MIDDLEPORT June 23 Miss Bernice Collins recovering after appendectomy at Guthrie hospital Huntington. Her mother remains there as father is with her.

Rebekah Pomeroy District 1 Katie Becht Miners- Iville Middleport Bernice Collins Guthrie Hospital Huntington Leen Dolage Fred Collins Me, Kinley Ruth Helen Hess

Initiation of Fourteen into IntimaTy No. GR41

June 22 report notes fourteen new members admitted to IntimaTy No. GR41 of the Menern Weadias moot at the Hoag roont night. The Hoag committee expressed appreciation for the service and the refreshments provided.

City curbs firecrackers ahead of Fourth of July

Middleport authorities order merchants not to sell firecrackers torpedoes or other noisy articles until July 3 to reduce premature noise and public danger.

Pomeroy Middleport

Conductor Will Move Headquarters to Pomeroy

The Hocking Valley timetable changes shift conductor Frank McBride from Legon to Pomeroy. He will oversee a new two-way schedule with daily departures except Sunday at 2:28 a.m. and 2:39 p.m. Columbus arrivals shift to Pomeroy by 7:00 p.m. on November 13. Families of Dr L Lansbury plan visits as relatives arrive Thursday evening.

Pomeroy Hocking Valley Frank McBride Legon Saa Columbus Porm Tifa

Wetzel Tied Closely To Death In Pomeroy Home

David V. Wetzel, reported Friday as dangerously ill at his home in Upper Pomeroy from double pneumonia and complications, showed slight improvement today. Dr Gribble said recovery chances are good if no complications arise. Also notes several local visitors and travels of residents to nearby towns.

Pomeroy David V. Wetzel Upper Pomeroy Dr. Gribble

Cleaning at the Pomeroy Building Follows Fire

On June 23 the Pomeroy doors opened for a thorough cleaning after a fire. Only one remaining prisoner is Henry Clark, a demented man helping with renovations. Cells will be disinfected and all other areas cleaned meticulously.

Pomeroy Firisongr Henry Clark

Antique Lafayette clock draws attention in Middleport social

Miss Virgie Major shows a Lafayette clock found in a grandmother's attic. Stored 15 years, the mahogany case cleaned and refinished, brass works in fine condition. The clock, about 150 years old or more, keeps excellent time and is a rare piece needing to be seen.

Middleport Virgie Major Lafayette

Birth announced for Marilyn Middleton in Middleport

June 23 report from Middleport states Dr. Davis Middleton and wife welcomed a daughter named Marilyn born June 21. The infant, granddaughter of Mrs. Jennieville, died in a traffic accident after being struck by a car near New Haven. Her remains were buried at Broad Run cemetery after services.

Middleport Darton Davis Middleton Wits Marilyn Paul C. Roush Zanes Jennieville Middleton Middleport New Haven Pomeroy Broad Run Bridge Net Haven Broad Run

Lawrence dies at 66 in Syracuse postmaster and community figure

W J Lawrence aged 66 and longtime Syracuse resident and postmaster died at home after long illness. He was active in church and fraternal work and county politics. Survived by wife and two daughters Miss Bertha a teacher and Mrs Ottmas Rawlings of Columbus. brother John Lawrence of Columbus. Mineral Lodge I C C F of Pomeroy to hold service Sunday 7:30. funeral announced for Monday 2:30 p m.

Syracuse W. J. Lawrence Lawrence Daughers Ottmas Rawlings Columbus

Fire crackers banned on Pomeroy streets warning

POMEROY June 23 Mayor Hess warns boys of Pomeroy there is a law against shooting firecrackers torpedoes or any fire works on streets. He notes these endanger life especially on sidewalks and that the law will be enforced. ALL ARE HERE MIDDLEPORT June 23 visitors from Akron Manhattan Kansas and local Calderwood family collect for a reunion and automobile trip.

Pomeroy Hess Middleport B. H. Hobart Theodore Reed Agnes Theodore, Jr Akron Hobart Reed A. Calderwood Nella Calderwood Park Calderwood Manhattan Kansas Mr. Calderwood

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