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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1920

Page

8

Pomeroy Machine Company Rebuilding After Major Fire

POMEROY O March 22. Management moves quickly to resume operations salvaging from the recent fire. Mechanics repair damaged machinery and crews restart work in all possible departments. Parts unscathed by fire are rehung and temporary roofs erected to speed partial production. President Charles Ebersbach and General Manager A V Wadsworth push rehabilitation daily, aiming for early operation.

Pomeroy, O Mar Pomeroy Machine Company Charles Ebersbach A. V. Wadswordh

Quiet Pomeroy Weddings Link Marine Vet to Machine Plant

Mr Arthur Mitch son of Mr and Mrs Jessie Mitch wed Miss Meda Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Smith at the Baptist church in a ceremony conducted by Rev J C Ford. The groom a U S Marines veteran works at Pomeroy Machine Company and they plan to reside at Kerrs Run with a welcoming home prepared for them. Edward Eb Durst 26 and Bessie E Massar both of Pomeroy wed at the Peace Evangelical church parsonage in a private ceremony with only immediate relatives present.

Arthur Mitch Jessie Mitch Meda Smith Charles Smith Daptist J. C. Ford United States Marines Pomeroy Machine Company Pomeroy Myr Mitch Wat Kerrs Run Edward Eb, Durst Bessie E. Massar Henry Massar Peace Evangelical Church Nussemann

St Patrick Day luncheon tops Middleport social week

The Middleport Literary Club hosted a St Patrick Day luncheon at Miss Nella Calderwood home with green decorations and handpainted shamrock place cards by Mrs James Harley. Guests included Mrs W F Reed of Pomeroy Mrs Flora Talbott Mrs W D Berry Mrs Marvin DeMaine and Miss Martha Stewart with out of town members Mrs Arthur Stuart of Charleston and Mrs Harry Bowers of New Martinsville.

Middleport

Shakespeare Club Hosts Courtship Contest and Social Evening

The Shakespeare Club hosted its third social meeting with a Shakespeare Courtship contest awarding Mrs John. Bluecliffe Camp Fire Girls gave a mothers’ social at Sumpson M. kb church with a pink and white feast. Drew Webster Post American Legion held a large armory dance drawing over 2000 attendees. The Lend-a-Hand Society plans Ye Tea Party of Ye Olden Times with all roles by members.

Mateing Dora Bostic L. He XK. Poulk Lab Simpson M. KE. Church

Meigs County Board Accepts Ballot Printing Bid

The Meigs County Board of Deputy State Supervisors of Elections met on Saturday to review bids for printing ballots for the April primary. Two bids were presented: Democrat at $282.50 and Meigs Publishing Company at $248.50, with the latter accepted.

Bishop Reese to Confirm Class Tuesday Evening

The Rev Theodore Irving Reese of Columbus will preach and confirm a class at Grace Episcopal Church Tuesday evening. Services start at 7 30.

Reese Theodore Irving Reese Columbus Grace Episcopal Church

Entertain Happy Hustlers at Mrs Ewing Home

The Happy Hustlers of the Presbyterian church will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Glenroy Ewing this Monday evening with Mrs. I. W. Weed assisting hostess.

Presbyterian Church Glenroy Ewing I. W. Weed

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Reflect Local Weekend Visits

Local notes list visitors and appearances across the area. Mrs. KR Thompson visited her mother Mrs. Mel Coughenour in Cheshire while numerous others traveled to Gallipolis Athens Columbus and Akron for hospital visits business and family occasions.

Weekend Social Notes and Local Updates

Lonesome Cave resident Miss Eunice Williams spent the weekend with sister Mrs. Reynard at Green Branch. Joe Slater and family shopped at Guyaville on Saturday. The measles flu and smallpox epidemic is decreasing. Cecil Poston purchased a team of mules. Little Maul Fortney, ill with pneumonia, is slowly improving. Roy Pierce and Allen Secoy visited Harter Fortney on Sunday. Allen Secoy will stay in Jerseyville on business this week. W H Hoisington dragged the roads Thursday. Mrs. Walter Greavier recovering from appendicitis. Leona Hawk shopped at Guysville this week. Leonard and Ray Williams, Harvey, Charley and Wilson Buck were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hawk Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Poston called on Dr. Frey last week. Mrs. Joe Niggemeyer and family visited Friday with W H Hoisington. There is quite a bit of moving.

W. H. Hoisington Walter Greavier Leona Hawk Guysville Messrs Leonard Ray Williams Harvey Charley Wilson Buck Fred Hawk Cecil Poston Frey Joe Niggemeyer

Families Move Into Neighborhood From West Virginia

Three families relocate to the area from West Virginia. Leo McClain stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Allen Secoy and attends Mills School. Harter Fortney helps Roy Pierce two days this week hauling logs as local workers finish installing a telegraph line.

West Virginia Leo McClain Allen Secoy Mills Harter Fortney Roy Pierce

Local Notes From The Plains Area

A weekly note列 items include cinders on the road between Gabe Coon s store and Herman Stage s property. Visitors: Mr and Mrs John Stauffer of Pomeroy with Mrs Mary Stauffer and Erwin. Mrs Thorn called to Albany by a brother s death. Mrs Liz Guesa sick. Cliffe Wolfe guest of Roscoe Shields. Frank Smith hosted chicken dinner for Burdette s 78th birthday. Zine Courtney visited Nelsonville. Henry Verity and Nelsonville visitors. Mrs Dave Aleshire sick. Mrs Fin Cook guest of Orla Shreves at Hocking. Andrew McGill who moved in to Emrick McKee house plans to leave for Nelsonville.

Gabe Coon Herman Stage John Stauffer Pomeroy Mary Stauffer Erwin Thorn Albany Mr. Jones Liz Guesa Cliffe Wolfe Roscoe Shields Frank Smith Burdette Zine Courtney Henry Verity Nelsonville Blankenship West Virginia Sharp Ed Burdette Hebbardsville Dave Aleshire Fin Cook Orla Shreves Hocking

Local Social Notes Provide Weekend Visits and Birth News

Zreen's Run Misses Carry Smith Garnet and Freda Daniels spent Sunday at Hollister as guests of friends. Miss Doris McGee visited Glouster with her brother. Flossie Hipscher returned from Columbus hospital after an appendicitis operation. Mrs William Cartwright stayed in Jacksonville with her mother. Frank Smith and J 2 D Smith hosted a Wednesday visit. Mrs Inez Shasler and Mrs Clark West were Athens visitors Thursday. Julius Baraka welcomed a daughter Thursday. Mrs Elizabeth Daniels and Freda visited Milfield with Anna Anderson of Womerset Iowa. The Johnson Beverage store at Modoc is under rapid construction and to open by April. Golda Vore of Lancaster visits Ed and Mrs Vore.

Pomeroy Bend KR. L. Thompson Mel Coughenour Cheshire J. W. Cook Masons Akron J. J. Clark Charleston Manning Webster Gallipolis Northup Moore Kansas City Samuel Moore A. A. Maxim Mrs. Simpson Racine Michigan Edward Ebersbach H. Bissell Washington S George Starkey Owen Daly Emma Gunther Frank Amberger J. B. Nelson Carpenter William Nelson Salem Township Kid Hite Nelsonville H. L. Sibley Marietta Nora Miller New Haven Wa. Eudwards Orbiston I. C. Nease Steubenville Miss Sueest Huntington J. T. Bissing Letart W. Va Russell Middleport Cleveland James Fearnster Homer Thaxton Phil Joachim Mome Logan John Glover Third Street Pythian Park Carry Smith Garnet Freda Daniels Hollister Doris McGee Glouster Flossie Hipscher Columbus William Cartwright Jacksonville David Lowery Frank Smith J. 2 D. Smith Inez Shasler Clark West Athens Td Cartwright Julius Baraka Elizabeth Daniels Freda Milfield Anna Anderson Womerset Iowa John Harich Harry Leake Johnson Beverage Modoc Golda Vore Lancaster Ed Vore

Coolville Woman Returns From California Winter Visit

Mrs. Eleanor Brenan Dunlavy returns to Coolville after spending the winter in California with relatives in San Jose and San Francisco. She praises the Santa Clara valley as the state’s most beautiful and fertile area. This is her eighth winter in California, usually with her daughter.

Eleanor Brenan Dunlavy Coolville California San Jose San Fancisco Santa Clara Valley

Local Notes From Tattler's Ridge Residents Move Visits

Mrs. M M Dewees visited a stew art business last week. Charley Moore moves his family to property bought from Dave Lones. John Moore and family, with son Roy, plan to move near Beebe soon. Lolo Sinclaire visited Guysville last week. Gladys Chapman attended the Stewart pie social Thursday evening. Han Whyte made a business trip to Stewart Saturday.

M. M. Dewees Stewart Charley Moore Dave Lones John Moore Roy Beebe Lolo Sinclaire Guysville Gladys Chapman Han Whyte

Coal Production Rise Evident in Venezuela Over Years

A steady increase in coal production has been noted in Venezuela over several years, with higher output reported across multiple seasons and regions, signaling ongoing growth in the sector despite broader economic challenges.

Venezuela

Opium Den Raided. 25 Held Then Released

Federal agents and police raided an opium den in Carron on March 22. Twenty five persons were rounded up but all were released.

Carron

Motorcycle limousine carries three aboard

A novelty in the motor vehicle line features a motorcycle limousine that seats three people. This shows growing interest in expanded capacity cycles and may signal new trend in personalized transport.

Motor v Vehicl

Local Note on Mayle Family Health Update

Sand Ridge Mrs. Henrietta Mayle shows partial improvement after illness. Harrison Mayle of Akron returns home to tend his mother as she remains seriously ill. Alice Mayle works in Columbus and visits her parents and grandmother for a few days. Jennie Six of McDougal is cared for nearby.

Henrietta Mayle Harrison Mayle Akron Alice Mayle Columbus Jennie Six McDougal

Local visits and family gatherings across towns

Mrs. Albert King of Columbus visits her aunt Mrs. Henrietta Harrison. Thelma and Darrel Sams spend Wednesday evening with Mrs. Mayle. Mrs. Sam Mayle of Millfield Wag visits Athens on Wednesday and Thursday.

Ing A. Mayle Albert King of Columbus Henrietta Harrison Thelma Darrel Sams Mayle Sam Mayle Millfield Athens

Real Cure for Catarrh Demands Strong Treatment

Catarrh is a real enemy requiring vigorous treatment not sprays or douches. Local remedies only offer relief temporarily and often fail to cure. A bottle of S. S. S. is advertised to reach the root of catarrh by cleansing the blood, with free medical advice from the Medical Director at 106 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.

Swis Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

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