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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1927

Page

2

Clover programs in Meigs County Ohio planned by OSU expert

Meigs County residents will host four Clover pathology and soil testing schools led by Ohio State University specialist Bailey on March 29 and 30 at Forest Run, Rock Springs, Chester, and Salem Center. Bailey will demo soil sampling methods and bring a soil testing lab in May to assist farmers.

Forest Run Forest Rian Church Tueeckay Nease J. W. Lee Rock Springs Church L. V. Reuter H. Radford Chester Peter Betzing E. W. Krautz Salem Center S. M. Davis T. F. Smith Pomeroy M. V.es

Three Change Pleas To Guilty Before Judge Pomeroy

Blain Haley Denver Kennedy and Sam Mizner appeared before Judge Cara B Roberts and changed their pleas from not guilty to guilty on charges of possessing intoxicating liquor. They were arrested earlier by state prohibition officers St Yates and H A Lines Athens County. All posted $1,000 bonds and were released to appear again for sentencing. They pleaded guilty and were fined with costs. Haley paid 110 dollars, Kennedy 106 30 and Mizner remains jailed until 135 dollars in fines and costs is paid.

Roberta Haley Denver Kennedy Mizner

Style Show Then Nicols Arrested in Middleport

Deputy John Lewis detained Nicols in Middleport after a reported incident tied to the style show. No further details on charges or outcomes were immediately available.

Nicols John Lewis Middleport

Social notes reflect Middleport literary club and parties

Middleport scenes include the Pomeroy Bend Literary Club at Mr and Mrs C H Stewarts with Rev A V Skinner speaking on St Patrick and Robert Burns life, vocal solos by Mrs Glenn Smith, a piano solo by Mrs Ray Hecox, and green white decorations for about one hundred guests. Harper Vanden hosts a surprise party for Mrs Vanden with bridge. Mrs Homer Cook hosts a 5 pm tea for Sunday school. Eight hundred attend the Red Anchor Schlaegel show raising 150 for Pomeroy HS. models list includes Mrs C E Peoples and many others. a music and dance program accompanied.

C. H. Stewart Middleport Literary Club A. V. Co. Skinner Middleport Presbyterian Church St. Patrick Stewart Pomeroy Middleport Schlaegel D. T. Lansbury Marietta PB. Hall Alice Sidenstrick Pomeroy High School C. E. Peoples John Hite Carl Shields Thelma Phillips Mary ‘Moore Marie Pichman Frankie Weaver Mary Virginia Bing Margaret Hobstetter Mary Ella Kuntz iMartha Schlaegel Dinh Ashworth Pauline Shank Lilian Reed Iris Myers Jean Mees Alice Louise Huber Mary Clifton

Divorce Suit Filed by Genevieve Sheets

Genevieve Sheets files for divorce from Ray Sheets alleging cruelty and self support during marriage. Court action seeks divorce and related relief in Pomeroy on March 19.

Local residents visit relatives and travel notices

Mrs William Seipel and family of Columbus visit Mrs Little Hysell and daughter Mabel. Mrs Harry Bailey and daughter visit Mrs Clarence Murray. left Saturday for Columbus to see Mrs Jennie Hopress. Mrs Jack Qarfitt ill on Mill Street. Guntu Maa Ashley left for Gallipolis to spend week end with relatives. Mrs Rue Tuckerman returned from Florida. Charles Smart Readsville spent Thursday on business. Dr H L Ward and wife returned from Magrette Springs after weeks with relatives. Rev W L Gearhart Clifton visits Friday with friends. W E Trafler Columbus business visitor Friday. Charter Saunders Pittsburgh spent Friday with friends. Mr Mrs B Entsminger Moundsville visiting. Mrs Clarence Hammondsen William and Mrs Willam set jare visiting Jackson with Malcom Cottingham. Herbert Edwards returned to Cleveland after visiting relatives. Fred Lackey Ironton business visitor Friday. Sara Reynolds Edith Lambert and Gerald Ruing mentioned.

William Seipel Wiliam and Robert Columbus Little Hysell Mabel Harry Bailey Clarence Murray Jennie Hopress Jack Qarfitt Mill Street Charlies Smart Readsville H.L. Ward Magrette Springs W. L. Gearhart Ciifton W.E. Trafler Charter Saunders Pittsburgh B. Entsminger iMoundsville Clarence Hammondsen William Willam Jare Jackson Malcom Cottingham Herbert Edwards Cleveland Fred Lackey Ironton Sara Reynolds Edith Lambert Gerald Ruing

Weekend visits span multiple towns and friends in Ohio

Several residents travel between Columbus Athens and nearby towns visiting friends and relatives. Names include Hattie Haddox William Miller Tulia Miller Sara Dobbs Hazel Tipton Mamie Vaughn Philip DeMain Robert McKay Harold Ehruskamp Robert Harris Leland Saxton Edgar Tuckerman John Hodge and Donald Ridenour with durations described as end of the week or a few days.

Columbus Hattie Haddox Athens William Max Roller Homer Shank Edward Sherman Logan Ray Sherman Tulia. Miller Elmer Miller Sara Dobbs Martha Bryant Hazel Tipton Gallipolis Mamie Vaughn Wellston Philip DeMain Marvin DeMain Robert McKay Ila A. W. McKary Harold Ehruskamp Robert Harris Leland Saxton Edgar Tuckerman John Hodge Donald Ridenour Chester

Ohio University names 14 outstanding seniors

Fourteen of the senior class at Ohio University were elected by preferential ballot from twenty nine nominees. The Athena will feature pictures of the selected seniors and a similar junior section will follow next week. Names include Evelyn Coulter and Raymond Dontells who received the highest votes.

Ohio University Athena Evelyn Coulter Toronto Raymond Dontells Men's Union

Ohio University Mothers Day Weekends Planned In Athens

Five hundred mothers from Ohio University are expected March 25 and 26 for the third annual Mothers day observance in Athens. Events include a Skit Show at the Majestic Theater, campus dinners, an athletic contest, an automobile tour, and a reception, with details at Cutterhall.

Ohio University Athens Berry Majestic Theater Wing Hall

PUPILS TO BE TESTED FOR Eighth Grade Examinations

State Department of Education tests will be given to all eighth grade pupils in public schools in April with the department supplying the examinations and grading key. The tests aid in judging readiness for high school admissions. Mayor’s court heard several cases including Thomas Day on inheritance and intoxication charges, with fines totaling $416 and costs.

State Department of Education H. R. McVay State Department

Athens Man Fined for Driving Auto While Intoxicated

Aaron Simmons of Athens was fined 25 dollars and court costs for driving while intoxicated and for intoxication with a 30 day jail sentence. Police found his wrecked car near the country club Friday night. he was arrested by Chief Herb J. Parker and jailed Saturday afternoon after arraignment before Mayor Alex M. Moore.

Aaron Simmons Athens Alex M. Moore Simmons Country Club Herb J. Parker

Who Is a Good Citizen At Athens Meeting

Mrs Dela Connectt Hixson former Athens resident and Ohio University graduate speaks on Who is a Good Citizen at an open Athens County League of Women Voters meeting at the high school auditorium Thursday evening. She currently leads the Cambridge League of Women Voters and discusses women in jury service.

Arraignment Set After Counsel Appointment in Mellett Case

Floyd Streitenberger, former city detective, will be arraigned next week on a first degree murder charge tied to the slaying of Don R. Mellett following the appointment of counsel. In Cleveland, George J. J. MacKay, long alleged head of a $1,000,600 swindling operation under the guise of official protection, surrendered to Sheriff Ed Hanratty at Cuyahoga County jail.

Canton Floyd Streitenberger Don R. Mellett Cleveland George J. J. MacKay Diyo Ed Hanratty Cuyahoga County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meigs Ohio State University Carrie Siler 4. P. Miller Walter Siler H. Peoples The Baptist Church H. EB. Garrison George Conde Charleston August Conde Conds Oscar Mossman Hoizer Hospital Mossman Honnej Haley, Kennedy Pomeroi High School Fund Pomeroy Bend Harper Vanden Cook Homer Cook Marion Leitwiler John Leitwhler Helen Brown Russell Ralston Russell Dana Daniels George W. Hreitler Floss Grosjean Jane Holmes Henry Jennsens Delaware Hobso Pomeros Legion Post Hobson Hot Shots Jones’ Services Vee Hobson N.Y. C. Employes Kroembditt Aten Shain Rol Schwexishop Frank Will Frank Croy Frank Fugate Drew Webster American Legion Pearl Jones Stirville M. E Ball Knob New Coats Uckoffc Bigeest and Best Stores Chauncey Glouster Hocking Valley Shade Co Ohio Automotive Battery & Electric CO P. Bldg Willard Battery Irma E. Voigt Cutterhall Women's League of Ohio University Eli Woodworth Elizabeth Horn Marianna Bing Ellen Higlgenbotham Mary Runyan Virginia Riddle S. M. Johnson Thomas Day Manles Pridav Harry Miliion Moore Mayor Moore Della Hixon B. M. Covert S. Court St Optometrist the Swanson Furniture Co Haney- Goodrich Co So. Court St Whaley Dental Rooms Amy L. Whaley Misa Thea Connett Studebaker President Frank A. Moler Studebaker Dealers Haas Woacher Jean
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