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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1927

Page

2

Farmers Hold Annual Meeting of Farm Bureau

About seventy five farmers and families gathered at Pomeroy high school for the annual extension workers meeting of the farm bureau. W. C. Carmen was reelected president with L. V. Reuter secretary and W. G. Nease vice president. W. W. Brownfield gave the principal address on progress of Ohio farming.

W. W. Brownfield Ohio H. C. Ramsower Washington W. M. Jardine Brownfield Iow H. L. French Farm Bureau Vernon Nease Arthur Johnson U. S. Nease Anna Baily George W. Kreier

Minersville Church Threatened by Major Landslide

In Pomeroy March 1 a landslide behind the Minersville church, built in 1871, threatens the structure and four nearby homes. The slide, estimated at an acre and a half, has already destroyed porch steps and damaged the John Phillips home kitchen. Similar slips are reported countywide due to recent weather conditions.

Pomeroy Minersville John Phillips Phillip Minersville Church

Tragic Train Wreck Claims Elizabeth Warner at Falls

Elizabeth Warner, 25, daughter of Mrs. John Warner of Harrisonville, died in a Falls train wreck. Her body was fixed here Tuesday evening as arrangements for burial are pending.

Harrisonville Middleport Elizabeth Warner John Warner Falls

Divorce Granted to Myrtle Nelson in Pomeroy

A divorce decree was granted yesterday by Judge A. P. Miller to Myrtle Nelson from Hurdie Nelson on charges of unfaithfulness. The parties were married August 30, 1906 in Huntington. Alimony awarded at 2050 dollars along with share of real estate.

Pomeroy Ge A. P. Miller Myrtle Nelson Hurdie Nelson Huntington

Burke birth announced in Middleport family

Middleport on March 1 reports the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burke. The infant is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Pullins.

Middleport Charles Burke C. J. Pullins

Crotty and Alexander Sue Owens Over 405.59 Debt

Joseph W. Crotty and Janes F. Alexander doing business in Parkersburg West Virginia as Carter and Company filed suit in Meigs County common pleas court against J I Owens seeking 405.59. The plaintiffs claim the amount is due under an agreement or transaction referenced in the complaint.

Pomeroy Joseph W. Crotty Janes F. Alexander Art Parkers W. Va Nataret ¥Y and Company Meigs Com. Common Pleas Court J. i. Owens

Roberts Arrested Again in Pomeroy

Perry Roberts was taken into custody by Meigs county officers yesterday on a liquor charge. He faces enforcement of a $100 fine previously imposed by Judge Cora B. Roberts for the offense.

Roberts Pomeroy Perry Roberts Meigs County Cora B. Roberts

Middleport Boy, 8? Breaks Arm At Roller Skating

David Mathews age 88 son of Mr and Mrs F E Mathews of Middleport broke bones in his arm while roller skating last Saturday. The boy went to a Columbus game unaware of the fracture and felt pain at the game. Hospital X rays confirmed a broken arm.

Middleport David Mathews F. FE. Mathews Columbus

Social Notes at Pomeroy Bend Bridge Club

Mrs Emma Welch of Middleport hosted the bridge club at her Third street home on Monday afternoon with members in attendance.

Emma Welch Middleport Third Street

Mrs Perguson Hosts Dorcas Society Meeting

Mrs Thomas Perguson of Middleport entertained Dorcas society members from the Baptist church at her Mill street home on Monday. Mrs Leonard served as assistant hostess.

Thomas Perguson Middleport Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church Mill Street Leonard

Delphian Society Meets at Hotel Allen

Members of the Delphian society in Middleport held a Monday evening meeting at Hotel Allen. Mrs L J Heiner led the program with talks on Beginnings of the French National Drama and Racine's Biblical Drama. Other readings included Cinna Orestes and Hermione and Athaliah and Joash.

Delphian Society Middleport Hotel Allen L. J. Heiner

Missionary Society Seeks Help at Middleport Church

Members of the Home Missionary society of the M E church Middleport will hold an all day meeting at the church on Wednesday. They will sew for the girls at the home in the south and a pot luck dinner will be served.

Home Missionary Society M. E. Church Middleport

Royal Neighbors Plan Thursday Meeting in Middleport

Members of the Royal Neighbors in Middleport will meet Thursday evening at the hall. Several candidates are to be initiated and a pot luck dinner will be served.

Middleport Jack Sharkey Tex Rickard Gene Isf Tunney Sharkey Harry Mike McTigue Wills Richard

Philathian Women Class Meet at Mrs Farmer Home

Mrs Dave Farmer of Middleport will host the Philathian women's class of the Church of Christ Friday evening at her Fifth Street home. Mrs Frank Pendergrass will be assistant hostess.

Dave Farmer Middleport Philathian Church of Christ Fifth Street Frank Pendergrass

Pomeroy Bend Briefs

Henry Houdashelt and Katherine Hood returned to Columbus Sunday after visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Oldock left for Columbus to visit relatives. William Katper returned to Columbus Monday after Norman Kasper funeral. Mrs. William Wright of Columbus is visiting Mrs. Arthur Jobes. Kid Serrelis of Athens was a business visitor here yesterday.

Pomeroy Bend Henry Houdashelt Katherine Hood Columbus Ernest Oldock William Katper Norman Kasper William Wright Arthur Jobes Kid. Serrelis Athens

Denison and Bishops Set for Title Go

Granville Ohio on March 1 Ohio Wesleyan faces Denison in a Buckeye Athletic Association title game. Both teams seek a 1927 league crown as fans brace for a close, high stakes showdown with key players Eng lish Blckle Lamme and the Bishops star performers in a tight race.

Granville U.P Ohio Wesleyan-Denison Buckeye Athletic Association Livingston Denison Bishops Ohio Wesleyan van Alstyne Lamme Blckle Wesleyan English Purdue University Cincinnati Miami Big Red Marietta Jtown Buckeye Wittenberg Ohio Ohio University Bearcats Wittenhere Athens Wittenbere

Kansas City Club Adds Veteran Pitcher Davis

George Muchlebach president of the Kansas City Club announced the purchase of Frank Dixie Davis a veteran right hander from the St. Louis club. Davis was an outstanding pitcher in the American Association with Louisville nine years ago and also pitched for Columbus.

Kansa City George Muchlebach Kansas City Club Frank Dixie Davis St. Louis Blue Boss Davis American Association Louisville Columbus

Eddie O'Dowd Beats Pancho Dencio In 12 Round Bout

Eddie O'Dowd of Columbus won the decision over Pancho Dencio in a 12 round match held in Springfield. Trish Berger of Wittenberg knocked out Johnny Faudree in the fifth round of an eight round semi final bout.

Odowd Victor Springfield Eddie O'Dowd Columbus Pancho Dencio Trish Berger Wittenberg Johnny Faudree

License fees proposed to curb boxing ticket speculation

New York March 1. The State Athletic Commission proposed license fees for presidents treasurers ticket takers and other boxing club officers to hinder ticket speculation. It said it had already curbed speculation and gambling and eliminated sham contests by rotating referees and judges.

New York U.P State Athletic Commission

Eddie Roberts Beats Sailor Friedman in Ten Rounds

Eddie Roberts won the decision in a 10 round contest against Sailor Friedman at the Broadway arena Brooklyn and earned the victory by forcing the pace and landing more punches despite Friedman’s durability and late surge that drew crowd support.

Eddie Roberts Sailor Friedman Broadway Arena Friedman Roberts

Reds Begin Florida Camp Under Summer Conditions

Cincinnati took fielding drills in warm Orlando as manager Jack Hendricks faced a setback. Catcher Eugene Harrgrave unsigned his contract after a telegram from August Herrman urging another catcher to back Picinich and Sukeforth. Harrgrave demands a promised bonus. Walter Christensen may take center field for Ed Roush in camp today.

Vance Guard Cincinnati Reds Orlando Fla Jack Hendricks August Herrman Eugene Bubbles Ed Rous Cinccnnati

Fire damages store in Masontown near Morgantown

Fire today caused about 160000 dollars in damage to the Street Department store at Masontown, twenty miles from Morgantown, West Virginia.

Morgantown W. Va Masontown

Babe Ruth Expected To Seek Huge Yankees Contract

Henry L. Farrell reports Babe Ruth could seek about 100000 for the coming season as New York Yankees owners negotiate with the star. The piece compares Ruth’s potential deal to the higher prices fetched by Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker amid public interest. Ruth’s agent Christy Walsh and owner Colonel Jake Ruppert are cited in relation to the negotiation dynamics.

New York Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Cobb Speaker Babe Ruth New York Yankees Babe Broadway Yankees Ruth Christy Walsh

Wisconsin Captain Charles McGinnis Shines at UI Indoor Relay

Charles McGinnis led the tenth annual UI indoor relay carnival scoring the second highest point total. He set records in the all around tests and won the high jump and pole vault events while placing fourth in shot put, second in running broad jump, and fifth in the half mile.

Charles McGinnis Ajor University of Illinois Charles McGinnis Wisconsin McGinnis

Ruth not a ballplayer says critics and Yankees

Tex Rickard and Jack Kearns discuss baseball business with Christy Walsh. Yankee owners say $100,000 a year is too much for any ball player. Critics claim Babe Ruth is more than a mere ballplayer, while others emphasize national salary contrasts.

Tex Rickard Jack Dempsey Jack Kearns Christy Walsh Kearns Yankees Babe Ruth

Ohio Five Edges Marietta in Upcoming Battle

Fresh from a win over Cincinnati, the Ohio Bobcats men face Marietta on their home floor tomorrow night. Marietta’s Shater, a top forward, scored 22 against Ohio last meeting. Kenyon and Wittenberg loom after.

Cincinnati Marietta Bobcats Ohio Shater Grover Eisenbrey Burkholder Walton Boss Bayless Min Wittenberg Kenyon

Gabe’s Attendance Draw Leaves Mixed Signals

The Gabe’s attendance record is cited as drawing about $1,000 per game across 154 games, but analysts warn that optimistic figures may not hold under scrutiny and remind that numbers can be deceptive.

Gabe

Muskingum Muskies Win Ohio Conference Title

Muskingum's basketball team extended its winning streak to twelve and clinched the Ohio conference title by routing Kenyon 88 to 53 in New Concord. Center Taylor led with 27 points on 12 field goals and 3 foul shots as Muskingum secured the championship.

New Concord. O U.P Muskingum Ohio Kenyon Muskies Taylor

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Amy SR. Kaetzel Anna Kathleen Bally Grace White Rutland Peter Betzing Chester White Betzing Charlies Burke Mrs. Welch Dorcas Society Missionary Society Royal Neighbors Philathian Women Coca-Cola McTigue Jack , Sharkey Michigan Ann Arbor Mich Michigan University Purdue Ooaterbaan Csevess Martin R.f Harrigan MccCoy Crasadose FB. Dusssn Petrie I. Ee B. FP Wheeler Hodges Sacacchvacea Cummins Wilson Wilcox R.g Kemmer Schommer Chicago Feezle Rhodes Cross Jones “Ee Gormley Logan T. Newman T. Columber J. Columber G. Larimer E. Roberts Victor Brooklyn REDS Uckoffc Chauncey Erent Todt Glouster Athens High School Babe Will Henry L. Farrell United Press Jake Ruppert The Ohio Five Shafe Swanson Furniture Co
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