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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1928

Page

2

Carsey Dies in Mason After Illness

William Carsey aged resident of Mason died yesterday after being found on the floor in a near frozen condition. Authorities suggest he suffered a stroke while attempting to rise to attend a fire. He is the father of Fred Carsey, superintendent of the Ohio River salt works. Funeral plans not announced.

Pomeroy William Carsey Mason S Te Fred Carsey Ohio River Salt Works

Meigs County Club Chooses Its Officers

P W Bence elected president of the Meigs County club at a Monday meeting in the Neil Avenue M E church. Other officers include Charles W Bush as vice president C Hurley Martin as secretary and treasurer and Thomas F Lewis as secretary of the membership committee. Many officers this year hail from Pomeroy and Dexter.

Pomeroy P. W. Bence East Gates Columbus Municipal Court Pegce Meigs County Club Neil Avenue M. E Meigs County Charles W. Bush West Fifth Avenue C. Hurley Martin Wilbur Avenue Treast Thomas F. Lewis

Sixty fourth anniversary celebration at Fides hall Middleport

The sixty fourth anniversary celebration of the Knights of Pythias was held last evening at Fides hall North Second and Rutland streets. A fine program was run by the entertainment committee Juhling Vrooman King and Mills. Mus ic numbers were well received and the event ended with a dance and cards. The Pythian family enjoyed a happy time in Middleport.

Fides

Scope of relief work widens in Pomeroy area

Pomeroy March 2. Relief work widens as an extra kitchen opens at Silver Run and about 30 children are fed at noon. The relief committee appeals for regular milk donations. Investigation finds undernourished babies and families. Capt Riggins and Howell lead county relief. policy calls for kitchens where ten or more children need food and reports of destitution to Pomeroy relief HQ.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Silver Run Wothera Riggins D. N Bei Riggine Ae de la Onirey Lana Ha Howell County Relief Committee Rutland

Whatsoever Class Holds March Meeting At Presbyterian Church

The Whatsoever class met in regular session Thursday evening for its March meeting in the assembly room of the Presbyterian church. A good attendance marked the evening and gifts for a needy family pleased the group. The event proceeded quietly with hostesses Mrs. W. H. Juhling Mrs. F. M. Sisson Mrs. Ewart Donovan Mrs. R. A. Sherman and Miss Vivian Middleton.

Presbyterian Church

Aunt Elizabeth’s Tea Energizes Local Missionary Circle

The Woman's Missionary society of the Christian church hosted a circle with Mrs. R. H. Horden on South Fifth Street Wednesday afternoon. The event raised a good sum for the treasury and featured a well received program titled Aunt Elizabeth's Tea led by three key workers, Helen Bradford, Freda Reed, and Edna Howard, whose parts were well executed. The organizers expect renewed church interest and repeat the program due to its success.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Christian Church R. H. Horden South Fifth Street Helen Bradford Freda Reed Edna Howard Elizabeth

Two Pomeroy Couples Win Middleport Brides

Two Pomeroy men James Arnold 22 and Joseph Renshaw 21 obtained marriage licenses with Ruth Bradbury 391 Middleport and Ara Pareens 21 Middleport. The pairs planned to wed in Zanesville and visit Columbus and other northern state locales before returning next Monday.

Pomeroy Middleport James Arnold Pomeroy, Carpenter Ruth Bradbury Joseph Renshaw Ara Pareens Middlepost Zanesville Renshaw Street Car Company Arnold Pomeroy Cement Block Company Miss Parsons Edward Parsons Miss Bradbury Asa Bradbury Columbus Zancavillé

Sophomore Social a Success at Chauncey High School

Chauncey March 2. Members of the Sophomore class of Chauncey-Dover High School with guests met at Mary Guerra's Millfield home Wednesday evening. Games dancing and cards provided entertainment for about 60 people. Ice cake and coca refreshments were served. Prizes were awarded in various contests. Faculty members present included Coach J. Br. Shaw, Miss Ruth Fiske, and Christine C. Brown.

Chauncey Mem auncey-Dover High School Mary Guerra Millfield J. BR. Shaw Shaw Ruth Fiske Christine C. Brown

Bride of the date honored at Pleasant Temple meeting

At the far temple meeting of Pleasant Temple Pythian Sisters Mrs A Sweeney Phillips a bride of the date was presented with a silk spread as a gift from the Py Sisters during the social hour a pot luck supper was served. A report from Millfield notes meals served to needy children with 400 meals at West Side and about 566 at the Side school during the week.

Chauncey Far Temple Pleasant Temple Pythian Sisters of Pty A Sweeney Phillips Py- Sisters

Chauncey-Dover School Interclass Basketball Schedule

Chauncey March 2 reports girls and boys teams from the Chauncey-Dover school playing interclass games at noon in the Chauncey school gymnasium. Local families from Columbus and Chauncey were visiting and accompanying relatives during recent days.

Auncey Chauncey-Dover School Chauncey School

Pomeroy Sante Fe Boom Ends In Court Action

In Pomeroy the ill fated boom era tied to the Sante Fe project ends as W Hartwig of Cincinnati sues for a receiver. The suit, agreed by a majority of stockholders, targets the Sante Fe company with Judge Crow expected to appoint a receiver today as M G Tyler, vice president, is served.

Pomeroy Brocalsa Chemical Grayciiff Chemical Com- All Sante Fe Agit W. Hartwig Cincinnati Fabs Bend Hig Pomteroy Salt Asseton Mineraville Common Pleas Senta Fe Company Crow M. G. Tyler

Leap Day Babies Reported In Pomeroy Bend

In Pomeroy on Leap Day two births were recorded. A 12-pound boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gilbert in Middleport, dedicated to the nation’s new era by grandfather Caries Yoat. An hour before midnight a girl born to Deputy Auditor and Mrs. Howard Hughes on Main Street, granddaughter of the county farm’s Superintendent and Matron Steward.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Fred Gilbert Howard Hughes Main Street

Loyal Women Meet for Semi Monthly Session at Ferrel Home

The Loyal Woman's Circle of the Church of Christ gathered Wednesday at Mrs. B F Ferrel's High street home for a semi monthly business and social session. President Mrs Floyd Nye led the meeting in Mrs Guy Brookins absence and program presenters included Mrs Harvey Nye Mrs John Brewer Mrs John Shafer Mrs Watt Ferrel Mrs Guy Gardner and Mrs Neal Helsel The hostess with her daughter Mrs Ray Parry provided a social collation.

B. F. Ferrel High Street Chauncey Loyal Woman's Circle Church of Christ Floyd Nye Guy Brookins Harvey Nye John Brewer John Shafer Watt Fer ‘Rel Guy Gardner Neal Helsel Mrs. Ray Parry

Mellett Case Reopening Considered In Ohio Inquiry

Canton reports say questioning of Floyd E. Streitenberger and Louis E. Mazer in the state penitentiary may reopen the Don R. Mellett murder inquiry next Wednesday. Their depositions could influence the civil service commission hearing of Ben E. Clarke as the Lengel case unfolds.

Canton Floyd E. Streitenberger Louis E. Mazer State Penitentiary Don R. Mellett Streitenberger Mazer Civil Service Commission Ben E. Clarke Police Bertillon Bureau A. Lengel Mellett Lengel Lisbon P. E. Thomas Clarke

Naomi Class Meeting at Methodist Church Plains

The Naomi Bible class of young married women met at Mrs. Ethel Wright's home in The Plains Wednesday evening. President Bernice Humphrey led. Devotional by Mrs. Robert Graves, Bible story by Virgene Porter. A quartet sang. Luncheon served. Attendees listed include Bernice Humphrey and Ethel Wright.

Chauncey Naomi Bible Methodist Episcopal Church the Plains Ethel Wright Bernice’Humphrey Audrey Kale Robert Graves Virgene Porter Bernice Humphrey Marie Michaels Augusta Whitlatch Edith Barrows

Water Shut Off Here Saturday For New Telephone Building

Water will be shut off in the main part of the city Saturday morning from 7 to 8 o'clock while a two inch water line is cut into the new telephone building on West Washington street. The main line runs from the water plant in West Athens to the city center. CHILLICOPHE March 2 no classes at the Btoney Creek school Thursday due to vandals who broke in and used hooks for fuel Alva Bennett implicated and named others.

G. M. Romine West Washington Street Athens Chillicophe Btoney Creek Alva Bennett

Coal miner injured after 806 foot shaft fall near New Lexington

An 88 year old man Franklin Smathere of Monahala near New Lexington was hurt when he fell into a 806 foot shaft at the Loya Coal Mining company site while working around his home. Friends discovered him hours later in serious condition.

Falia New Lexington Franklin Smathere Monahala Here Loya Coal Mining Company

NOW HE's A BOBBER SEEDS

James Ivey shifts branding from barber shop to bobber shop signaling a playful nod to the era. The change mirrors a playful business pivot embracing motorcycle and custom bike culture.

Bobber Seeds Eng the Times James Ivey

Spellman and Badish Wed In Athens Ceremony

Miss Lottie Spellman of Chauncey and Victor J. Badish Jr. of Columbus were married February 24 in Athens. Rev. A. Wilcox officiated at the Presbyterian church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Spellman of Chauncey. The couple plans to reside in Columbus.

Chauncey Lottie Spellman Victor J. Badish, Jr Columbus Athens A. ¥. Wilcox Presbyterian Church James Spellman

Illness report and visits in Millfield community

Mrs. Arthur Tripplett is reported improved at home. Miss Alma Fennell of Chauncey visited friends in Millfield last Sunday. Mr. Miley Powell of Catlettsburg and James Foster of Ashland, with Mrs. Charles Foster and Mr. Steve Powell, spent the weekend in Millfield with local families.

Arthur Tripplett Alma Fennell Chauncey Millfield Miley Powell Catlettsburg Kentucky James Foster Ashland Charles Foster Steve Powell

Lindbergh and Mother Unite at National Education Meet

Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh and his mother Mrs Hrangeline Lodge Lindbergh were welcomed in Boston during the National Educational Association gathering. 5000 members rose to cheer as the pair entered Mechanics Hall. Dr Joseph M Gwinn praised Mrs Lindbergh for motherhood and presented a gold medal for exceptional motherhood.

Boston Mass Charles A. Lindbergh National Educational Association Mechanics Hall Association Lindbergh Hrangeline Lodge Lindbergh Joseph M. Gwinn

Fire Destroys Empire Floor Tile Plant in Zanbesville

Fire at the Empire Floor and Wall Tile plant in Zanbesville destroyed the facility during the night. Damage estimated at 600000 dollars with five hundred workers left unemployed. Owner J W Owen said losses are covered by insurance. The blaze marked the plant's twenty sixth anniversary of a previous fire.

Zanbesville U.P Empire Floor & Wall Tile Company J. W. Owen

City Service Employee Struck by Automobiles

Gidney Kasler, 33, a truck driver and mechanic in the city service department, was knocked down while crossing Central Avenue near the waterworks by an automobile driven by John Parmiter, a mechanic in Athens. Kasler sustained three broken ribs, head gashes, and bruises to his leg and arm and is expected to recover in about four weeks after being taken home and given medical attention.

John Parmiter Athens Gidney Kasler North Cemetery Street City Service Department Nelsonville Crossi Central Avenue Parmiter Kasler

Derailment of Forest City Limited near Swanson Ohio

The Forest City Limited derailed at Swanson 20 miles west of Toledo. Thirteen cars left the track but no one was injured among 131 passengers. nine Pullmans were involved but did not overturn. Wrecking crews from Toledo and Elkhart repaired the line after an eccentric rod snapped. The relief train ferried passengers to Toledo.

Toledo UPR Forest City Limited Swanson Here Elkhart Ind Kern

Toledo teen among trio hurt as interurban hits car

Ida Plevie age 16 was injured when an interurban car crashed into her father Cyril Plevie’s automobile near Leydort Junction. Cyril Plevie, 39, was killed instantly in the collision.

Toledo U.P Ida ‘Plevie Leydort Junction Iic Cyril Plevie

Oil Investigation Slowed by Dead Witnesses and Missing Facts

Senate oil inquiry stalls as key witnesses connected to the Continental Trading company deal of 1921 are dead or unable to testify. Will Hays says bonds valued at 160000 were sent via Fred Upham to Pratt and Weeks before their deaths, hindering efforts to expose political ramifications.

Washington La.m Senate Continental Trading Company Will Hays Republican National Committee Nye Europe

Veteran Color Bearer Dead in Ohio After Brief Illness

Holden Johnson aged 87, color bearer for the 29th Massachusetts Infantry in the Civil War, died in Martins Ferry, Ohio after a brief illness. He was wounded at Vicksburg and recovered the flag after three preceding color bearers were shot down.

Martins Ferry Holden Johnson 29Th Massachusetts Infantry Johnson Vicksburg

Inquiry Ordered In Shooting of Woman at Marblehead

Mrs Evalyn Johnson 44 wife of Perry Johnson was shot on her summer porch and remains in Marblehead hospital while Ottawa County prosecutor William C Wierman conducts an inquiry. Johnson initially claimed three bandits fired. she now recalls only a flash near her head.

Port Clinton Evalyn Johnson Perry Marblehead William C. Wierman Lottawa County Johnson

Ver Linden to chair Jordan Motor Car executive panel

Edward Ver Linden former president of Peerless Motor Car will become chairman of the executive committee of the Jordan Motor Car company on Monday in Cleveland. The move shifts leadership during a period of corporate realignment and signals renewed focus on strategic direction and operations.

Cleveland Edward Ver Linden Peerless Motor Car Company Jordan Motor Car Company

Local Boxing Cards Highlight Notable Wins and Draws

Freddy Fitzgerald edged Rudy Pittsburgh in a ten round bout as O H Ftzgerald aims for victory. Harold Scarnecchia from Youngstown stopped Charley Scherer in four rounds. Jack O Connell of Cleveland won by technical knockout against Frankie Ritz of New Castle. Pickles Donahue and Al Christy fought to a draw after four rounds. George Malone testified he was only temperately drunk when a policeman charged him with intoxication.

Eee Freddy Ftzgerald Oung Rudy Pittsburgh Harold Scarnecchia Youngstown Charley Scherer Sandusky Jack O'Connell Cleveland Frankie Ritz New Castle Pickles Donahue al Christy Chicago George Malone

Third arrest for parking near schools cited in county report

Constable Harry Dalton makes the third parking near a school arrest in a few days at Rock Riffle with Clinton Sans after an affidavit by Oty Carter of the board of education. Several residents face fines for liquor, dog license, or theft related charges as Magistrate Porter handles cases in Athens county.

Harry Dalton Clinton Sans Rock Riffle Oty Carter Board of Education Sama Capt Porter Factory Jackville White Hall Charles Bolin Mechanicsburg Porter Constable Dalton John Stevens Earl Simons Hebbie Deville A. J. Wilson Mary Colbert Deanville Carl ‘Thompson Doanville Sam Savage Circlehill Virgil Yates Athens County Colbert David Wade Mechah

Rebel Nicaragua Leader Pursued After Marine Attack

In Man­agua region the pursuit of rebel leader Augustino continues after his surprise attack on a marine detachment left five U S Marines dead and eight injured. U S forces aim to press into Nueva Segovia hills where the Sandinistas fled. London reports Joseph Harris escaped Morpeth Asylum, reached his Alnwick home, then was stopped by a police officer.

Managua Edward F. O'Day Nueva Segova London Joseph Harris Morpeth Asylum Alnwick Agad

Castoria Endorses Safe Infant Care and Sleep Aid

An old advertisement touts Fletcher's Castoria as a harmless reliable remedy for babies with fussiness fever and colic. It claims the product calms the system without shock and highlights a free book on baby care with each bottle.

Fletcher

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carsey YANKS ST. Moritz Tearm Switzerland CLUB P. W. Spence Smiddleport Puffy Club Lucy Harvey Pomeroy High School Harvey Cobus Department of Pharmaomy Ohio State University Waarvey Mary Lisa South Second Street Missionary Society Charles 8.Bradfield, Jr Ibride Ona Phillips George Williamson Jo Ann Es S. Bradfield Nellie Dawson Earl Johnston Luther Cruikshank Chaun Philo Mrs Arthur Senta Fe Salt Company Naomi Wright Vandals Lindbergh and Mother United National Education Group Honors Security Savings Bank Blaze Empire Floor and Wall Tile Company CLINE Fitzgerald Clinton Sams Ptet Ate Castoria
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