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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1929

Page

2

Golden wedding date observed in Westerville

The community marks a fiftieth wedding anniversary for Rev. and Mrs W Keister of Westerville celebrated with relatives and former pupils recalling Mrs Keister’s fifty years of teaching in Meigs County district schools. Nearby notes report health concerns, local deaths, construction work at Dam No 34, and court cases affecting Detective Warren McHaffey.

W. Keister Westerville Wester Ville Alice Swearingen Mary P. Nease Squire W. HH. Nease Meigs Co Will Jessie Zuck Columbus Keister Meigs County Te Fe L. G. Griddle P. BE. Stanley Pomeroy Mom Meige County Gregoy James B. Davis Waellie Davis Chester Dam No Racine Wheeling D. H. Peeples Warren McHaffey Asq Ray Claybourne Hobwen Claybourne Heiser Boapital Mies Anna B. Croix M. Crees Pomeroy Parsonage Edward G. Giblin Cleveland Mendep Besday Portland Oregon C.D. Reed Hugh XX. Lindsey Mary Huber

Suit Against Lyons Again Is Continued

Pomeroy June 26. The Bengel suit against John E. Lyons, Middleport millionaire, for stock profits in the Meigs County Telephone Co, was postponed as Lyons, in Cincinnati, seeks income tax clearance. Affidavits cite July 19 as necessary for Lyons to appear, delaying jury action and prompting possible compromise talks.

Pomeroy T. W. Bengel Meigs County John E. Lyons Middleport Mr. Lyons Mr. Bengel Curtis W Hamilton Pomeroy & Middleport Telephone Company Columbus Lyons Lyong Bengel Hamilton Bengel and Hamilton Jeen Maryager Telephone Company Bengel-Hamilton Tone A. H. Wandell Neo Cincinnati Meigy WP. W. Crow

Sheriff Willock Battles Courts and Parade Duty

Pomeroy reports Sheriff J A Willock busy Tuesday morning as he handles jury calls in the Athene Court and Meigs County Court. He also responds to news of Ray One’s death and consults with the Cisybourne family attorney before aiming to attend the Spanish American War veterans parade in the afternoon. He ultimately completes his duties.

Pomeroy Rayone Warren Mahaffey Cisybourne Atheny

Middle Port Schools Rehire Staff Under New Principal

June 26 Superintendent A. W. McKay announces reemployment of all Middle Port schools teachers. New principal Ward C. Reob lerta from Regine will lead the high school, with commercial teacher Mien Medel Wilson from Columbus. In grades Miss Peart Ciliders will handle parts of Park Street schools and Mrs. Clark from Cheshire will teach grades five and six at Pearl Street School. Vacancies filled.

Midpleport A. W. McKay Middle Port Clark Cheshire Pearl Street

Local residents relocate business and move household goods

A town report notes a move from Gloucester to a new location on Monday. Mr and Mrs Handley and the Grillews era plan to resume business in Gloucester, vacated years ago for Middletport. The Mandleys will transfer their household goods afterward.

Glouster Mrs. C Handley Grillewsera Middleport Mandleys

Pomroy Church Plans Altered Amid Building Revisions

Pomroy church leaders reveal reversal of building plans with the tower and east entrance moved to the lower lot edge. Architect William Mills to submit revised plans midweek for contractor bids. Budget progress noted as the Loyal Women's Class aims to complete a 1500 dollar building fund with a sale featuring a “Hiring a Cook” one act play.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Church of Chrtet William Mills Loyal Women’s Closs Bible School

Local residents enjoy summer visits and family gatherings

Seeraree mentions relatives visiting Mrs. Seecia and John Lewis at their home. Don Cottsill from New Brighton pa plans to spend summer with grandfather Mare Loretta Wells and others. Witmer family and niece Joan Beards join relatives in Dayton for most of the week. Several others plan weeks long stays, observe relatives, or attend events, with various travel between towns and homes.

Seeraree Cenis Bevis Seecia John Lewis Don Cottsill New Brighton Loretta Wells Mra Beye Seles Allen White Boyd ONG Sogeomaee Agetown Charles Vis Pnemies Ra’ Par‘ents W. G. Davis Wayne Einney Dat Lambert Capitol City College Ang George EB. Gindoney Dave

Sugar Creek 4-H Club Holds June Meeting

The 4 H Club of Sugar Creek met June 21 at Sugar Creek School. Club business was discussed at the 4th business session. Members then swam and held a round of a Wiener roast.

Bsugsr Creek Sugar Creek Jeter

Masonic Temple Dedication Highlights Middleport Event

In Middleport this evening the Masonic Temple will be dedicated led by District Lecturer Howard E Unrve of Ironton and serving as master of ceremonies. The event follows the move to the new home, with an Eastern Star banquet planned at 6 o clock and the dedication ceremony to proceed amid Masonic ceremonies. The feature marks the largest gathering in Masonic circles since the move.

Middleport Masonic Temple of Howard E. Unrve Ironton Frand Benquet Eaptern Evangeline Chapter

Women's Band Gives Concert on Campus at Ohio University

The Pantehs American War Veterans' Ladies Auxiliary Band of Davies with 23 members performed on Ohio University's campus Tuesday afternoon. Under the kindly director bandmaster Ira Mérn-Ingetar, Mollie Stephéefeon originated the group. Programs included Sousa marches and overtures, with several whistling choruses and a later performance at the Hotel Berry.

United States Ohio University pantehsAmerican War Veterans’ Ladies Auxiliary Band Davies Oldy Ira Mérn- Ingetar Mollie Stephéefeon Ite Sousa Keler Bela Hotel Berry

Ernest Rutter Sentenced to Reform School for Grand Larceny

Ernest Rutter pleaded guilty to grand larceny in Athens County Common Pleas Court and was sentenced by Judge L G Worstell to confinement in the Mansfield Reformatory until discharged. He was indicted for stealing copper and other items from the New York Clay and Mining Company last October. the stolen valuables totaled $132.40.

Ernest Rutter Athens County

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