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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1928

Page

2

Seven Men to Attend Ohio State Republican Convention

Pomeroy reports seven men named W S Hart Frank Fugate Abe Eiselstein Dr Hodge G H Carson W O Barnitz Oliver Hartley head to Columbus for the Ohio Republican State convention to draft the platform launch the campaign and choose electoral delegates. Hartley named assistant secretary at the convention.

Pomeroy W. S. Hart Frank Fugate Abe Eiselstein Dr. Hodge G. H. Carson W. O. Barnitz Oliver Hartley Ing Ohio

Four Couples Earn Marriage Licenses at Pomeroy Court

In Pomeroy on June 27 magistrate French joined four couples in marriage. The first pair were Weber D Thoma, 38, farmer, and Wilhelmina Michael, 21, both of Pomeroy area. Levie Manley, 20, miner, Middleport, and Garnet Williams, 16, Middleport. George Casto, 21, Cheshire miner, and Lucile Williams, 18, Middleport with parental consent. John A Kent, 23, Detroit merchant, and E Lenore Hobart, 23, Middleport stenographer, daughter of M C Hobart.

Pomeroy Dan Cupid Court House French Athens Weber D. Thoma Wilhelmina Michael R. D Levie Manley Middleport Garnet Williams George Casto Cheshire Lucile Williams

James Lewis Organizes New School Orchestra in Racine

Prof James Lewis of Middleport forms a Racine school orchestra to join many he already conducts. The project targets Racine children with a strong start and aims for good music by the new school year. He currently conducts in Vinton Rio Grande and Rutland schools and other institutions.

James Lewis Racine Middleport Adi Cme Lewis Vinton Rio Grande Rutland

Funeral attendees list for Mrs. Kate Roy in Middleport

In Middleport on June 2 mourners gathered for the funeral of Mrs. Kate Roy. Attendees included Mrs. A. J. Diamond and her Pittsburgh son. Mrs. Lizzie Frans and her nephew Harry Roy from Pittsburgh. Mary Anklass and daughter from Hartford, W. Va.. Mrs. Mc Yeager and George Fitch of Sardis, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nger and Mr. Hardesty of Ford, W. Va.

Middleport Kate Roy A.J. Diamond Pittsburgh Lizzie Frans Harry Roy Mary Anklass Hartford W. Va Mc Yeager George Fitch Sardis Ohio Peternger Hardesty Ford

Jurors Drawn for Metcalf Case in Pomeroy Probate Court

The panel of jurors was drawn Wednesday to hear the condemnation case of the county against Fletcher Metcalf of Scipio Township. The trial is set for July 3 in probate court, with names including J W Davis Langsville George W Miller Pomeroy R D 3 W B Jeffries Sumner Jacob Musser Rutland C J Pratt Pomeroy T M Nease Racine Ray Thomas Minersville C O Cowdery Reedsville Mrs William Ledlie Langsville Blanche Michael Middleport Harry Ohlinger Pomeroy H E Miller Langsville Walter W McElhinney Middleport.

Pomeroy Fletcher Metcalf Scipio Township J. W. Davis Langsville George W. Miller R. D W. B. Jefferies Sumner Jacob Musser Rutland C. J. Pratt T. M. Nease Racine Ray Thomas Minersville C. O. Cowdery Reedsville William Ledlie

Marriage Announcement for Isabelle Forsythe and Paul Taylor

Announcement from Pomeroy states Mrs. Thomas Forsythe announces the marriage of her daughter Isabella to Paul E. Taylor on Sunday June 24 in Poughkeepsie New York. The couple will reside in Lancaster after July 25. The Forsythes are well known locally.

Pomeroy Thomas Forsythe Isabella Paul E. Taylor Poughkeepsie New York Lancaster Forsythes

Falls Dead To Pomeroy Man While Delivering Papers

Albert E. Barr aged 70 died in New Haven Tuesday evening about 5 o clock from heart trouble and a ruptured blood vessel. He had been ill for some time but kept delivering newspapers. The body will be sent to Wellsburg West Virginia for burial.

Pomeroy Albert E. Barr R. J. Buzzard New Haven Barr Wellsburg W. Va

Townsend v Jewell land case heard in Pomeroy

In Pomeroy, June 28, Judge L G Worstell presided as W F Townsend sues A D Jewell for 116.67 representing a one sixth land interest. The case links to an 11000 store transaction between Gath Townsend and Jewell. Gath Townsend, Downington postmaster, is involved. several parties attended court.

Lippi Family Visits in Columbus for Hospital Stay

Alfred Lippi and his daughter Norma visited in Columbus to see Frances, hospitalized in Grant hospital after a serious operation. Mrs. Lippi remains in Columbus with her daughter. Fred B. Fisher departed for Akron for new employment and to be with his sister Mrs. Harry Williamson and family and his brother Will and wife.

Alfred Lippi Norma Columbus Frances Grant Hospital

Poindexter Couple to Celebrate Double Birthday Event

Dr and Mrs C A Poindexter prepare for a double celebration in Middleport next Saturday June 30. The occasion marks 62 years since Dr Poindexter's parents Mr and Mrs David Poindexter were married and the father’s upcoming 83rd birthday. The bride of 62 years ago is 82.

Middleport C. A. Poindexter

Local Notes on People Visiting and Recoveries

George Anderson and Miss Beulah Forquer recover at home from appendicitis at McMillan hospital. Miss Sara Dobbs travels to Detroit to visit friend Mrs Marl Vail and mother before returning to Columbus to visit relatives. Mrs Clinton Fisher visits Columbus to stay with sister Callis Dawson and other relatives. Postmaster Plummer Beeson enjoys vacation, mostly camp fishing. Emma White of Columbus visits sister Mrs Taylor Grogan and family to attend property interests. Miss Laughead and Dr Leonard delay travel to New York city. mother Mrs R B Laughead accompanies them, planning a three week stay in New York and Washington.

Sara Dobbs Detroit Clinton Fisher Columbus Callis Dawson Plummer Beeson Emma White Taylor Grogan Miss Laughead Dr. Leonard New York City R. B. Laughead Washingington

Probate sale notice for Olive A Bartley estate

Personal property of Olive A Bartley deceased consisting of household and kitchen furniture rugs and bedding sufficient for a room house. Sale to commence at 2 o clock PM.

Olive A. Bartley

Old Golds tobacco charms from heart-leaf cultivars

The copy emphasizes OLD GOLDS as smoother and cooler with fragrant appeal that comes from heart-leaves of the tobacco plant rather than coarse top leaves or ground leaves. It claims the product is visually pickable with eyes closed due to its superior quality.

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