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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1926
Page
2
Plans form to organize the Pomroy Boosters to raise funds for a community hall with a gym for school children. A mass meeting will elect officers and a three-member committee has a five hundred dollar fund. Two benefit basketball games and a May 4 boat excursion are planned. Local residents attend events and visits are noted.
The will of James G. Miller of Chester township was probated on Saturday. All property is bequeathed to his son Frank I. Miller who is named executor.
Leonard R. Boring a 24 year old farmer and Mary Ellen Eves aged 17 both of Downington applied for a marriage license.
Middleport March 9 Mr and Mrs Wayne Rupe are the parents of a ten pound son born on day. The baby is a grand child of Mr and Mrs W M Rupe and Mr and Mrs Oren Standbury of Rutland.
Luther Kenneth Wall two days old son of Mr and Mrs Chester Wall of Forrest Run funeral held at home Monday noon burial at the Grove The report notes the infant’s funeral and burial details with place names and the family surname.
Funeral services for Mrs. Feta Johnson who died at her daughter’s home in Alice Carter were conducted this afternoon at Frank Johnson’s residence in Middleport. The burial is at Grove cemetery.
The Heath Memorial Methodist Church women’s class will hold a regular monthly meeting Friday evening at the home of Mrs Gallagher on Pearl Street in Middleport.
Mr and Mrs A N Bengel went to Cincinnati where a bull terrier show will be judged today Mrs A Q Tracy is improving Alfred Genheimer and Orge Work went to Logan to visit friends D Curtis Reed returned from New York City Etta M Bickers of Indianapolis came to visit her ill brother and went to Hipolis to see her father at Holzer hospital Mr and Mrs Downie Moore of Columbus returned home after a weekend with relatives Marguerite Moore and Thelma Ravely of Charleston visited relatives Crary Davis went to Columbus for business Judge A P Miller went to Iron Monday for a week Columbo Perrotti went to Gallia
The plan would use commercial paper credit to aid new industries with a guarantee fund. Each subscriber bears only their stake with no joint liability, and aid requires approval from three committees. The effort seeks several small plants rather than one large facility to lessen impact if a single plant fails. About 1209 attended the dinner meeting as officials praised road projects and state support for local infrastructure.
Mrs. Jody Rickey of Athens faces charges of disturbing the peace and using obscene language. The case was continued to allow police to complete the investigation before proceeding.
Vienna dispatch reports a devastating hurricane along the Dalmatian coast leaving hundreds dead and widespread destruction. Officials warn of continuing danger as rescue efforts begin.
Hull Massachusetts reports the death of Miss Hrepsema Totvaian of 229 East Twenty first Street New York. Police probe murder poison and possible suicide while noting the victim had saved thousands for a trip abroad and had a broken romance with Arthur Semerjian a New York watchmaker.
No one has been appointed to fill the Red Cross supervisor position in Athens county. Miss Irma Stanfield resigned to work in Belmont county, but her resignation becomes effective next Monday, March 15. A nationwide selection will appoint her replacement, and a new supervisor should be found before she leaves.
Freeman Eagleson special counsel for Logan Gas urged Lorain city council to set fair rates so the company can prospect for new gas. He argued natural gas is scarcer, wells yield less, and drilling must reach outer regions to find half to one million feet per well.
In Washington the insurgent Republicans threaten to ditch Democratic allies as they push a new anti party slogan. They claim the lines between Democratic and Republican senators have blurred beyond distinction, suggesting a Capitol remodel that could blur the center aisle separating factions.
The 1924 count shows 24,288 locomotives in service across Great Britain including steam electric and petroleum types, reflecting a diverse fleet on the nation’s railways.
A Mayo style ad-promotes Musterole white ointment as blister free and faster acting than mustard plasters. It claims relief for sore throat bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headache congestion pleurisy rheumatism lumbago back and joint pains sprains sore muscles bruises chilblains frosted feet and chest colds possibly preventing pneumonia.
James and Leonard Lyons believed Ohio gunmen were jailed in Alpena Michigan after a gunfire incident in which Chief Dougal McKenzie was wounded during an arrest attempt. The men were wanted for the February 1 death of Frank McGrath a Cleveland detective with the American Railway Express Company near Norwalk Ohio.
Tientsin port shut today owing to bombardment of Taku yesterday by a squadron of cruisers from Shantung. The action follows coastal bombardment activity and affects regional trade and naval movements.
The 15 cent package contains simple directions for tinting or dyeing delicate shades or rich colors in silk, wool, linen, cotton, and blends. Buyers are told to ask their druggist which formula to use for the fabric and color you desire.
A new method based on Dr King’s New Discovery promises rapid relief from stubborn coughs. Take one teaspoonful, hold in the throat 15 to 20 seconds before swallowing to soothe irritation and loosen phlegm. Effective for coughs, chest colds, bronchitis, croup, and suitable for children. economical at one teaspoonful per dose.
The Sau ser residence hosted a birthday gathering for Mrs. Jennie Bean of Columbus and Mrs. Elizabeth Anderson of Jacksonville. Sixteen guests attended a noon three course luncheon with dinner for eighteen, followed by conversations and music. Guests included Thomas Anderson and his children, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoisington and their children, Helen Kempton, John Lauser, and Dorthy Rineheart from Glouster.
Revival services at the U B B church draw crowds to capacity nightly with many accessions reported. Meetings run 7 p m with Dr W F Harbert leading and Rev R H Gehres assisting, inviting all to attend.
The former Kaiser argues for a royal income of 400000 dollars annually while detailing his acquisitions since 1919. He has received private property and art worth over 10 million dollars, plus estates in Cadmen and Camenz Schnellenstein, and claims Berlin and Potsdam palaces valued at 45 million marks and a Hominten hunting preserve.
Paris March 9 President Doumergue will ask Aristide Briand or Edouard Herriot to form a cabinet after concluding a round of political conferences. M. Caazals, radical socialist leader, announced the development this afternoon.
Dr George E Carrothers of Ohio University and former president of the South Eastern District Ohio PTA will deliver an illustrated lecture on the Philippine Islands at the Pomeroy High School auditorium on Thursday evening March 11 at 7 30 under Kerrs Run PTA auspices. Admission ten cents.
Paris March 9 President Doumergue invited Edouard Herriot head of the Radical Socialists and president of the Chamber of Deputies to form a new French cabinet after noon today signaling a major political shift.
A burst water main on Fourth Street between Walnut and Vine poured water for hours turning the street into a river. The geyser-like flow caused thousands of dollars in merchandise damage in cellars below. Crew shut off the supply after hours and the street remained impassable for some time.
The Pope accepted the resignation of Bishop OConnell of Richmond Virginia on grounds of ill health. He was named Bishop of Marianne in the Vatican illustrates the new title granted by the Holy See.
A Mansfield Journal aphorism notes that issues often have two opposing viewpoints, each potentially flawed, reflecting a balanced if skeptical view of discourse. The item captures a local editorial tone about questioning assumptions.
Try Zemo to stop burning and itching of eczema, tetter, and rashes. The antiseptic liquid claims rapid clearing of skin troubles and healthy results. Available from druggists in small 0c or large $1.00 bottles.
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