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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1929

Page

2

Meigs Masons Named for Half Century Jewels Line

Meigs county Masons listed for 50 year jewels after Ohio Grand Lodge vote. Pomeroy W A Race joined 1863 leads names with Ashworth 1878. Middleport A A Hugg 1875. Racine O W Jay 1872, E B Roush 1873, J M Weldon 1872, Jonas Ervin 1874. Chester Shade Lodge William Folan 1872. Harrisonville Henry Knopp 1870, John Stevens 1876, M L French 1870. Sim pson Church Evangelistic meetings continue at Simpson M E Church with a Gal lis chorus program for children. large Sunday crowd.

Pomeroy Masonic Grand ‘Lodge Ohio Meigs W. A. Race A. P. Ashworth Middleport A. A. Hugg Racine O. W. Jay E. B. Roush J. M. Weldon Jonas Ervin Chester Shade Lodge William Folan Harrisonville Henry Knopp John Stevens M. L. French

Funeral for Mrs Fisher Held in Pomero y Beech Grove

The body of Mrs Peter Fisher 70 died in Charleston was brought to Pom eroy for services at Julius Smith home Naylors Run at 10 this morning Burial followed in Beech Grove Cemetery She was born in Pom eroy lived there until 15 years ago and leaves husband two sons Charles and Raymond of Charleston a daughter Mrs Harry Holenstein and a brother Julius Smith.

Pomeroy Peter Fisher Charleston Julius Smith Naylors Run Beech Grove Fisher Pom Roy Harry ‘Holenstein Charles Raymond

Middleport social events and church groups recap

Ralph Howell entertained Heath M. E. Sunday School Class No. 12 at her South Third Avenue home. The class, now organized with Mrs. Paul Bean as president and Miss Vesta McCoy as teacher, plans monthly meetings. Mrs. Howell served refreshments. The Tuesday Bridge Club hosted a covered dish dinner for Mrs. H. R. Lewis prior to her move to Troy, with parting gifts. The Foreign Missionary society met at Mrs. Edwin Cook’s home, led by Mrs. Jack Morgan and Hoyt. Founders Day set for March 23. In Middleport, W. F. Reed and C. D. Reed visited Florida and greeted Dana Pfarr and family at Vero Beach and Wabassee, then attended the funeral of George Betz at the Betz home.

Middleport Ralph Howell Heath M. E South Third Avenue Vesta McCoy Paul Bean H. R. Lewis Troy Bridge Lewis Foreign Missionary Society M. E. Church Edwin Cook Jack Morgan Mises Hoyt

Meigs County Leaders Salute Aged Mother As County Com missioner Attends Meeting

Syracuse date line reports Irving Karr county commissioner and veteran of the Sev enth Ohio Volunteer Infantry enters the Spanish American Veterans Hall in Middleport and explains he visits his aged mother every Sunday for 22 years. He recalls his service and roles in Meigs County government before noting family and local events.

Pomeroy Syracuse Cincinnati Enquirer Irving Karr Halil Middleport Meigs County Karr Company C Seventh Ohio Volunteer Infantry Gallipolis Meigs County Board of Equalization Thomas Karr Hile

Mrs. Thomas Fellure 78 Dies in Gallipolis

Funeral plans set for Saturday with D A R members attending. Mrs. Fellure born Mary Northup a direct descendant of Anne Bailey famed for ties to Point Pleasant. She was longtime D A R member and Presbyterian. her husband, Civil War veteran, in feeble health.

Crowds Attend Bible School and Service at Christian Church

Middleport March 5 crowds fill Christian Church Bible School numbers 345 and the morning service. Thirteen were baptized at the morning service as evangelistic meetings boost interest and enthusiasm. Evening crowd taxed church capacity.

Middleport Christian Church Bible School

Keep Stomach Young With Pape's Diapepsin

After meals take a tablet of Pape's Diapepsin to digest foods and curb sour bile. The remedy claims quick relief within five minutes, restoring appetite and vitality by keeping the stomach young and able to eat freely.

Pape

Leaves Old Post Fred Sisson Honored Before He Leaves

After twenty years and four months at Hobson Fred M. Sisson left for Charleston where he was transferred. His job will be filled by Mr. Dingess of Columbus as Mr. and Mrs. Dingess move to town. Co‑workers gave Sisson a white gold Knights of Pythias emblem as a parting gift presented by Mr. Willock.

Middleport Hobson Fred M. Sisson Charleston Dingess Columbus Sisson Knights of Pythias Willock

Nobile Blamed as Italia Disaster Reckoning

Rome reports General Umberto Nobile faced full responsibility for the wreck of the polar dirigible Italia. Eight crew and nine rescues died as a result. The inquiry criticized Nobile while exonerating Capt. Filippo Zappi and Capt. Alberto Mariano for their roles in the Arctic tragedy.

Rome U.P Umberto Nobile Italia Nobile North Pole Filippo Zappi Alberto Mariano Finn M. Lamgren

Earl Shively Named A Leader of Alumni

Earl C. Shively former of Athens and first assistant attorney general was elected president of the Franklin County section of the Ohio University Alumni Association at its regular meeting in Columbus. He succeeds Columbus attorney F Stanley Crooks.

Columbus UPA Earl C. Shively Athens Franklin County Ohio University Alumni Association Shively F. Stanley Crooks

Best Remedy for Obstinate Cough Made at Home

A home remedy for obstinate coughs promotes quick relief through a Pinex based mix. The guide claims rapid soothing of inflamed throats and removal of germ laden phlegm, with threefold action targeting bronchial tubes. It emphasizes cost savings and denies substitutes, promising refund if not effective.

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Meigs Masons Simpson Simpson M. E Elmer Smith Charleston Ice Services George Kreitler Salem Center Pleasant View Sutton Township Rutland Leah Tom Gaffney Happy Hollow Rutland Township Harry Romine Baptist Church Miles Cemetery Heath M. E. Church F W. Crow Common Pleas Court Albert FE. Hartley Goldie M. Hartley Quince Cole Nellie Cole Clarence Swauger Margaret Swauger W. F. Reed C. D. Reed Florida Dana Pfarr Vero Beach Wabassee Art Pfarr Max Roller Mark Roller Downing George Betz Betz Omg Cincinnati Mark Jones Baby Roller Will Holmes Garnet Bartels Huntington Kate Bichman Elia Hoyt Rawlings Arthur Lynch Holzer Hospital Harry Laing Langsville Willie Wright Fred Sisson Earl Shively Tute the Athens Messenger Co-Operative Athens Messenger Mall F. B. DD The Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company Columbus, Ohio East State Street Spruce
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