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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1926

Page

2

Missing man search yields little progress perimeters near Nuby home

POMEROY March 19 Officers have combed the hills and woods within a mile of the Jerry Nuby home for James McCumber 64 who disappeared after leaving with white companions. Blood traces suggest foul play but officials say no arrests until a clear cause is established. Relatives await news, while two daughters in Delaware seek answers.

Pomeroy James eCumber Jerry Nuby Nuby McCumber Jenny Watson Dia Hysell Thursy Ian Raymond Delaware

Legion Team Defeats Hobson in Middleport Game

Middleport March 19 The American Legion team of Middleport defeated the Hobson team of the Hobson athletic association at the Lewis Opera House Wednesday evening. The Legion held a leading score throughout the game and won 44 to 31.

Middleport Erican Legion Middlert Hobson e@ Hobson athletic association E Lewis Opera House Legion

Son is born to Mr and Mrs Casto Morgantown

An infant son was announced for Mr and Mrs Casto of Morgantown Virginia. The mother was formerly.

Pomeroy Dale Casto Morgantown

Fire destroys Allensworth home. second residence damaged

A fire yesterday afternoon destroyed the small home of Chief Allensworth on Fourth Street and partially destroyed a second bungalow nearby injuring one occupant. The incident left both structures a total loss with responders on site to secure the area. Local authorities investigated the blaze as a residential fire.

Middleport Chief Allensworth Fourth Street

Meeting of Christian Endeavor Club at Mrs. Tuckerman’s home

Co. E. held a gathering with the Christian Endeavor of the Christian church entertained at the home of Mrs. Edward Tuckerman on Sixth street last evening. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess.

Co. E. Has Middleport The Christian Church Edward Tuckerman Sixth Street

Widowed Mary Rhoades Dies at 81 in Pomeroy

Mrs. Mary Rhoades aged 81 died at her Condor street home Thursday morning. She was the widow of Jehew Rhoades.

Pomeroy Mary Rhoades Condor Street Rhoades Jehew Rhoades

Civil War veteran dies after fracture hastens death

A civil war veteran who died two years ago passed away after a fractured hip sustained two weeks earlier. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. Nancy Barett of Cincinnati, Miss Jane Miller of Hazel, and Mrs. Hortense Case of Pomeroy. A short service will be held at the residence Sunday morning with Rev. Kenneth Reed officiating. The body will go to Ball Knobs near Racine for funeral services at the church and burial in Ball Knobs cemetery.

Nancy Barett Cincinnati Jane Miller Hazel Hortense Case Pomeroy Kenneth Reed Ball Knobs Racine

Former Meigs Countian Dies at Huntington

POMEROY March 19 S. F. Smith died at his Huntington home after living in Meigs county most of his life. Born in Salem township he served as clerk of courts and later started The Leader a weekly newspaper before moving to Huntington. He leaves a widow and two children Sherwood of Huntington and Mrs. Charlies Switzer of Gallipolis.

Pomeroy S. F. Smith Huntington Salem Township

Brief Local Visits and Family News

Mrs Gallard Parrish and infant son of Danville arrived to visit her mother Judge Cora B Roberts. Mrs A O Tracy returned from Logan visiting her son Roy Tracy and family. George Burson was a business visitor at Point Pleasant. Mrs Rob Webster visits her aunt Miss Garnet Strickland in Charleston. Earl Burdette arrived from Trinway after the death of his aunt Mrs Mary Rhoades.

Gallard Parrish Danville Cora B. Roberts A. O. Tracy Logan Roy Tracy George Burson Point Pleasant Rob Webster Garnet Strickland Charleston Earl Burdette Trinway Mary Rhoades

Local Notes From Our City Natives

Mrs Fritz Besserer returned home yesterday after an operation at Holzer hospital. J C Knopp of Point Pleasant visits with his son Frank and family. Irene Shoals Pearl Street School teacher is ill. Mrs A H Skidmore substitutes for Miss Shoals. Mrs H C Cunningham Seventh Street is reported to be I. Annie Pullins visiting with

Fritz Besserer Holzer Hospital J. C. Knopp Point Pleasant Frank Knopp Irene Shoals Pearl Street School A. H. Skidmore Miss Shoals H. C. Cunningham Seventh Street Annie Pullins

Visitors at Guysville and Charleston notable

George at Charleston with his mother. John Thompson and Dr Fred Crary were visitors at Guysville yesterday.

George Charleston John Thompson Fred Crary Guysville

Pope Sends Condolences Over Col Coolidge Death

In Rome on March 19 the Pope cabled the papal delegate in Washington to express condolences to President Coolidge regarding the death of Colonel Coolidge.

Rome Washington President Coolidge Coolidge

Greece president resigns amid election preparations

Athens report says President Condouriotis resigns to clear the way for upcoming elections. General Pangalos, the dictator, has announced the electoral move.

Athens Condouriotis Greece Pangalos

Australia develops self generating oxygen gas mask

Australian researchers unveil a gas mask that produces its own oxygen, enhancing protection for users in contaminated environments. The device integrates an onboard oxygen generation system aimed at improving breathing support where supply is uncertain.

Australia

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