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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1927

Page

2

Funeral services for Roy Meier in Pomeroy

Roy Meier dies from arteric trouble after walking on Main Street. Funeral services set for Monday at Peace Evangelical Church Pomeroy with burial at Beech Grove cemetery. He leaves four sisters and his father. Also noted is a separate sheriff sale: Grey elite Chemical plant sold to Pomeroy Salt Corporation for 5234.

Roy Meier Peace Evangelical Church Pomeroy Beech Grove Meier Main Street Byron Bing Condor Street Ewing Ambulance John Meter Howard Creamer Columbus John Jhara Glouster Elzabeth Dorothy Funer Pomluroy Greyelite Chemical Pomeroy Salt Corporation

Woman Dies After Ill Health in Middleport

Mrs Paul Creiger 58 of Middleport succumbs Friday morning at Gravel Hill home after five years of illness. Resident for about 15 years, she was well known among older locals. Survived by husband Paul Creiger. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Middleport March Paul Creiger Gravel HL Mra Creiger iShe

Harry Anderson Dies in Columbus After Ill Health

Harry Anderson 34, former Middleport resident, died Friday in Columbus after years of ill health and two strokes in the weeks before his death. He moved to Columbus six weeks ago and was placed in a sanatorium, then returned home where another stroke occurred. He leaves a widow and three children Edith Anderson of Columbus Florence Ford and Mrs Carl Beat of Cleveland. The body returned to Middleport Saturday for a Monday funeral at 2 PM at Witham home. Burial at Beech Grove cemetery.

Middleport March Harry Anderson Columbus Anderson Ins Middle-port Were Edith Anderson Co Gmbus Florence Ford Atrs Carl Beat Cleveland Witham Casper Sugar Beech Grove

Second Epitome Man Surprises Local Officers at Pomeroy

March report by staff special details James Holly Lypitome as the second resident of the area to resist arrest by county officers. Clarence Potts and Jussie Lems accompanied deputies to homes, while Holly faced charges for possessing liquor. Homer Lil of Carleton Hollow and others were arrested on related narcotics and liquor charges. All suspects appeared before Judge Cora B. Roberts or similar officials and pleaded not guilty where noted.

Pomeroy March James Holly Lypitome Tecn Ceath Hpitome Clarence Potts John Lewis Jussie Lems

Plan Cantata to be sung by many voices at Pomeroy Church

A cantata titled Plan Cantata will be performed at Peace of Evangelical Church in Pomeroy on Good Friday by 80 or more voices. It will be directed by Mr. Helen Russell with the first rehearsal set for Thursday evening at the Simpson M E church in Pomeroy.

Smiddleport Peace of Evangelical Church Pomeroy Helen Russell Simpson M. E Plcurch

Smith Dies Former Middleport Resident

War ren Carrier reports the death of Harry Scrater Smith, about 23, a former Middleport resident who moved north about ten years ago. His body will be sent to Athens for burial, and funeral services will be held at the residence of William Faith.

T Amiddlepont Warren Carrier Harry (Scrater) Smith Smith Middleport Athens Ndey William Faith

Pomeroy Man Found Guilty in Delinquency Charge

In Pomeroy March, Thomas Irel was found guilty on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Terrell was arrested after officers faced renewed charges by a 14 year old girl. Oscar Stobart and Fal Brown were also mentioned in the case with ongoing trial developments.

Pomeroy, March Thomas Irel Wiayenile Terrell Gitter Chad Oscar Stobart Pusbert Bas Uy Te Ate Fal Brown Esa TE

Rickman Dies Former Middleport Resident at 40

Rickman Wil lam, 40, longtime Middleport resident, died Thursday at his Springfield home after months of illness. He leaves a widow and several children, two brothers Earl of Middleport and James of Bidwell, and a sister Carrie Cassel of Middleport. Funeral services will be Sunday with burial in Jackson.

Middleport Willam Rickman Springfield Earl ofMiddleport James of Bidwell Carrie Cassel Dackson

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Lodge, Class, and Local Visits

Pomeroy Loyal Pythian Sisters held regu lar meeting at IOOF hall with four candidates initiated by Lottie Cohen. What-So-Ever Class of Abiddleport Presbyterian church met with program and refreshments. Middleport Aerie 743 postponed dance and to host luncheon later. Farm bureaus from Athens, Vinton, Gallia, and Meigs counties plan a joint meeting with keynote by Ne Pow Head Columbus. Local arrivals and departures include Mrs. Vance Stewart returning from Columbus and many Athens area residents visiting or attending events.

Pomeroy Pyth l Pea I. 0 Presbyterian Church Abiddleport Middleton William Sisson W H Juhing George Sauer Denham Fred Sisson Giyl Middleport Yhe Middleport Aerie iFagies Ladge Middleport Farm Bureaus West Pomeroy Dis Jimet Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Office Athens Vinton, Gallia Melcs Columbus Walk

Gad Meets Attract Many from Ohio Alumni Meetings

Dr E W Chubb dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Clark Williams secretary of the Blue University Alumni Association returned from successful annual alumni meetings in Washington Philadelphia Boston and New York. A record crowd attended the four gatherings. Attendees at Philadelphia on February 2 included Darrell Herron John Henry Abbot Woir Louis Grown Mrs Alfred Livingston formerly Miss Mabel Howell Dr A A E Livingston son of Mr and Mrs William Livingston of Athens and now on the University of Pennsylvania faculty and Dr K Sknight formerly of Albany also on the University of Pennsylvania faculty. Two of Dean Chubb’s brothers also attended the Philadelphia meeting. At Washington on February ? Strickland Gilliland nationally known humorist and University graduate and Coldie McWal

Jama Minnis Washington J. M., Foster United States Board of Claims D H. Moore Athens E. Boykin Pearl McVey New York Miss McVey R. P. Rose Gordon Bush F. W. Bush Louise Dana J. P. Dana Louise Price A. Price Florence Nelson Hallenbeck Alex , Nelson G& E. Skinner Pittsburgh Westinghouse Electric Company As Woodworth E ©. Woodworth Lucy Rose Tod Schrantz Vis. Schrantz Hebecca Cochran Elizabeth Cochran Sumner Price E. W. Chubb College of Laberal Arts Clark Williams Blie University Alumni Association Ohio Alumni Association Philadelphia Boston Chubb Williams Willams Paradelphia Darrell Herron John Henry

Nilibuster Attended Closing of Congress and Election Motives

A report outlines a filibuster during the closing of the sixty ninth Congress. It notes Reed committee action and possible Colorado election impacts that could affect the Republican majority. The United Press reports the heavy session and persistent opposition as the clock ran long.

Nilibuster Congress Reed Committee Washington Colorado United Press Senate

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Greycliffe Chemical Factory Goce Salt Concern Tony Miness Pomeroy Church E . De-Huquescr Rickman Vert Spurster, Pomeroy Q@lorster Mary Ano Eplin Afra Steven Eblin EM. L. Trench Hrank Abbott Dana J Lamuenri Sidney Phehens Oscar Moseman Hojrer Hospital Gallipolis Laster Roush Holzer Hospital Gattipolis Roush Bel Pomeroy-Mason City Bridge A. Brinker Letart Guy Laugiits Orville Jones Salem Center Robert Saul Illinois Polly Edwards Cincinnati J. Jones Fred Collings Florence Chandeler Pomeroy Bend Fay Wilson Harrisonsdie Tracy Pomerot Clara Raver Syracuse Negro Tussice Bob Irensh Qualls Hatril Rames Alee Drake Ina Goriey Eoss ROYAL Royal Defendors Myrtle Simith Vlera Levis SOX Ross Fullims Wiedleport James Kwtyl MrYms Almbers Wom Chris~tian Mimp Vines Union Moddleport Tudre Peoptes Womer Poveroy Benderiegs Dan Pevelm Chester Osborne Olive Township Dundas William Wo Waters Leroy Waters Yar Allen Chase Athens Ari John Chase Georg Rarl Tre Agerrell Marietta Tre Routy Commissionery Elmer Miller D. &. Miller Vance Stewart Fred Yost Pauline Dobbs Catlettsburg Ida Dobbs Raymond Dobbs J. Hudderston Chicago James Salisbury Front Street A. H. James J E Thorn Jr Waa Gonagie J B, Downing Charleston Don Allen Zanesville Erdman Portsmouth James Murray Huntington Bessie Flowers Betty Westerville Roy Smith Charles Dawson Ray Smith Leland Saxton Edgar Tuderman Dean Chubb Clark’ Williams Whaley Dental Rooms Chile Amy L. Whaley Alea Spring Dream of America New Coats Iel Tuckoff Best Stores Chauncey - Glouster The Swanson Furniture Co Boston Deya Umni Association Bias KU Matority Autorial Club Marvard Robert Lhorn C. HL. Horn Richard Clark Tom Clark Katherine Mckee W. H. Meee Harris Wood John Wood Nelsonville Gordon Herrold W. H. Herrold Darrell Moore C. Moore Julian Snyder Marion Bush Jelian Snyder Nottingham Eng Tudge Randolph Chevrolet Hitory Moler Auto Sales Co Coats McCall
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