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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1927

Page

2

Graduation dates set for Meigs County high schools

POMEROY March 22 Dates for the commencement exercises of Meigs County high schools have been announced for all districts except Rutland Letart and Dexter. Long Botton holds April 19, Portland April 20, Chester April 21, Racine April 22, Syracuse April 23, Salem Center April 25, Dyesville April 28, Harrisonville April 27 and Columbia Township April 30. Dexter Letart and Rutland dates to be announced later.

Pomeroy Rutland Letart Dexter Long Bottom Portland Chester Racine Syracuse Salem Center Dyesville Harrisonville Columbia Township Dexter, Letart

Turnbull Dies at New Haven in Early Monday Morning

Thomas Turnbull, 81, died at his New Haven home about 2 o'clock Monday morning. The longtime resident suffered heart trouble and old age. He leaves a widow and several children. Funeral arrangements have not yet been set.

Miypypleport Thomas Turnbull New Haven Turnbull

Funds canvass endorsed by Middleport Presbyterian group

Middleport church committees were appointed to collect funds from members. The canvass was highly successful with about thirty to forty people in charge of the effort.

Presbyterian Church Middleport Presbyterian Church of

Missionary Society Play Set at Middleport Church

Members of the Missionary society of the Pomeroy Church of Christ will present a play at the Middleport Church of Christ Tuesday evening. A woman speaker from Athens will attend. Proceeds go to the Middleport Missionary society.

Missionary Society of Pomeroy Church of Christ Middleport Missionary Society of the Pomeroy Church of Christ Middleport Church of Christ Athens Middleport Missionary Society

Child Born to Clifford Family in Pomeroy

Mr and Mrs Clarence Clifford of Brick street announce the birth of a daughter born early yesterday morning. The baby is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs James Clifford and Mrs Fannie Simms. Mrs Clifford was formerly Phena Simms.

Pomeroy Clarence Clifford Brick Street James Clifford Fannie Simms Clifford Phena Simms

Teacher Resigns at Red Brush School Chester Township

Mrs Stella Torrence has resigned as teacher at Red Brush school in Chester Township. Grover White will teach at the school for the remainder of the term.

Stella Torrance Red Brush Pomeroy Stella Torrence Chester Township Grover White

Eighth Grade Examinations Move to Central School

Pomeroy March 22. Examinations for eighth grade pupils under county supervision will be held at Central School on April 23 instead of five separate locations in the county.

Central School Pomeroy

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Ad Promises Instant Indigestion Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a quick remedy for sour stomach acid gas and indigestion. It claims the product neutralizes stomach acid more effectively than bicarbonate solutions and promotes bowel relief without purging.

Magnesia Phillips U. S

Examinations Set at Central School Pomeroy

County Superintendent Cc N Wagner announced exams at the Central school building Pomeroy on April 23 starting at 8 oclock. He estimated about 275 pupils will take the entrance examination for high school this year.

Pomeroy Cc. N. Wagner

Man’s Tonsils Removed at Holger Hospital

Robert McKay was taken to Holger hospital at Gallipolis on March 22 where his tonsils were removed.

Middleport Robert McKay Holger Gallipolis

Ohio Valley commandery to confer temple degree in Pomeroy

The Ohio Valley commandery will confer the temple degree Wednesday evening at the Pomeroy Masonic hall. The inspection of this commandery will be held at the club rooms April 22 with Dr. Clyde Smith of Freemont as inspecting officer.

Pomeroy Ohio Valley Commandery Pomeroy Masonic Hall Clyde Smith Freemont

Plea of Not Guilty in Laurel Cliff Liquor Case

Pletink pleads not guilty to possessing intoxicating liquor during arraignment before Judge Cora B. Roberts. Committed to jail until hearing. Nine gallons of liquor confiscated. arrest by Deputies John Lewis and D W Welker after liquor found at the Pletink home.

Pomeroy Joe Pletink Laurel Cliff Cora B. Roberts Pletink Pletiik John Lewis D. W. Welker

Flint man visits kin after rib fracture during lift

John Schlaegel of Flint Michigan arrived in Pomeroy on Friday to visit relatives. He suffered a fractured rib while attempting to lift a box at his son's store and will stay until he can return to work.

Pomeroy John Schlaegel Flint Mich Schlaegel

Pomeroy Men Fined and jailed in juvenile case

Oscar Stobart and Tom Terrell were fined 25 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in county jail by Judge Cora B. Roberts for charges of contributing to delinquency of Olive Runion. A jury trial was planned, but could not proceed when Gabe Bunion, father of the 14 year old girl, disappeared.

Pomeroy Oscar Stobart Tom Terrell Cora B. Roberts Olive Runion Forest Run Gabe Bunion

Fail to Stop Pomeroy Violators Face Local Fines

Albert Bengel Pomeroy O B Hugg Rutland and G M Kempre Rutland appeared before Mayor C J Hess on sign stop violation charges. They paid fines of 1 dollar and costs totaling 9 70 dollars. Henry Briode Oscar Mossman and Eddy Smith also appeared before Mayor Hess with fines of 1 dollar and costs yet to be stated.

Pomeroy Albert Bengel O. B. Hugg Rutland G. M. Kempre C. J. Hess Henry Briode Oscar Mossman Eddy Smith

Missionary Society Lenten Offering Service At Middleport

The Home Missionary Society of the M E church in Middleport held a church meeting Monday evening as part of a Lenten offering service with strong attendance from society members.

Home Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Middleport

Community program features songs and speech

The Mothers Jewels and the Home Guards led songs while Mrs. J. W. Wolfe performed a solo. The Rev. Eichinger delivered a brief speech at the event.

Mothers Jewels Home Guards J. W. Wolfe Eichinger

Women of the Church plan meeting at Middleport home

Women of the Church of Christ Middleport will meet Thursday evening at Mrs Ben Fultz home. Susie Taylor and Mrs Mary King will assist as hostesses.

Church of Christ Middleport Ben Fultz Susie Taylor Mary King

Delphian Society Meets at Hotel Allen in Middleport

The Delphian society of Middleport held a meeting Monday evening at the Hotel Allen.

The Delphian Society Middleport Hotel Allen

Residents and visitors reported in Columbus and nearby towns

Mr and Mrs A R Clifton and family are visiting relatives in Columbus and Westerville. Hollis Johnson from Gallipolis was a business visitor yesterday. Mrs W H Ebersbach left for Columbus to visit her sister Mrs Orville Rader. John Lutz and Helena Phillips from Athens visited relatives here recently.

A. R. Clifton Columbus Westerville Hollis Johnson Gallipolis W. H. Ebersbach Orville Rader John Lutz Helena Phillips Athens

Local residents visit relatives across cities

Mr and Mrs Owen Rust and Hila Rust returned from Columbus where they visited relatives and friends. PearI Childers Athens spent the end of the week here with relatives and friends. Many residents such as John Barr Athens Harold and Maurice Thompson Columbus Hazel Lyons Columbus and others visited relatives or friends in nearby towns.

Owen Rust Hila Rust Columbus Pearl Childers Athens John Barr Harold and Maurice Thompson Hazel Lyons Joe Dobbs Jackson Ida Tei Parkersburg Elizabeth Ward Mary Vincent Henry Bullard Rio Grande John W. Bauer Thomas Lewis Attica Helen Davis Elmer Davis Hoagland Mary Frank Norma DiPiero Frank Nordini William Hawkins Fourth Street Mary Ann Case Ethel Kinney C. F. Kinney Fred Ruddell Clifford Tucker Freda Faehnle Frank Abbott Gallipolia Oscar Mossman Jennings Keffer Cincinnati Kenneth Guinthur Wellston Jenny Lou Brown Edward Bennett Mill Street Marcus Chamberg C. A. Stewart Nelsonville Fred Shumway Syracuse C. H. Eichinzer

Funeral services for Mrs Daniel Wright

Funeral services for Mrs Daniel Wright of Chauncey will be held at 2 oclock Wednesday afternoon from the church at Buchtel conducted by Rev L L Donnally former pastor. The funeral party will leave the residence at 1 oclock. Mrs Wright a former resident of Buchtel died at noon Sunday at her Chauncey home after a three weeks illness.

Chauncey Daniel Wright Buchtel Ll. E. Donnally Wright

Revival Ends at Saints Church in Chauncey

Three week revival services at the Saints church in Chauncey closed with a sermon by Rev Lucy B Smith on Bible Unity. Twenty four converts were recorded. Attendees traveled from Athens Nelsonville and The Plains. Mrs Smith returned to North Hampton Ohio while in Chauncey she stayed with Mrs W D Hines and Mrs Elia Tedrick on Converse street.

Chauncey Saints’ Church Lucy B. Smith Bible Unity Athens Nelsonville Plains Smith North Hampton Ohio W. D. Hines Elia Tedrick Converse Street

Son Born to Clinton Oxley Family at The Plains

Mr and Mrs Clinton Oxley announce the birth of a son at their home in The Plains on Sunday The mother is Hazel McHarg formerly of this city

Chauncey Clinton Oxley the Plains Hazel McHarg

Miss Mildred Weiss Ill at Home Near Millfield

Miss Mildred Weiss, Chauncey high school student, has been seriously ill for two weeks at her parents home near Millfield with congestion of the lungs, according to reports from Chauncey dated March 22.

Chauncey Mildred Weiss Chauncey High School Millfield

Mary Stanley Visits Highland Silver Fox Farm in Cincinnati

Mary Stanley visits Sun day at the Highland Silver Fox farm in Cincinnati where she stays with her aunt and attends school in the city.

Chauncey Mary Stanley Highland Silver Fox Farm Cincinnati Miss Stanley

Second Debate in Chauncey and Plains Matchup

On March 22 Chauncey hosts the second debate with The Plains affirmative team facing Chauncey negative. The Plains negative team debates The Plains at their high school the same evening.

Chauncey Chauncey High School Plains Plains High School

Dinner Hosts in City Gather Guests for Sunday Vis

Mr and Mrs W D Hines entertained at a dinner Sunday with guests including Mr and Mrs Henry Swart and daughter Betty from The Plains the Rev Lucy B Smith of North Hampton Ohio and Mrs Ella Tedrick

W. D. Hines Henry Swart Betty the Plains Lucy B. Smith Hampton Ohio Ella Tedrick

Ladies' Aid Quilting Meeting and Pot Luck Dinner

The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist Episcopal church will meet all day Thursday for quilting and a pot luck dinner.

Ladies’ Aid Society of The Methodist Episcopal Church

Funeral trip notes reach Carbon Hill for relatives

Mrs. William Smith and Mrs. Floyd Stanley from Chauncey traveled to Carbon Hill last week to attend the funeral of a relative, records show.

Chauncey William Smith Floyd Stanley Carbon Hill

Millfield locals host quilting day at Christian church

Miss Evelyn Poling, a Columbus college student, visited her parents Mr and Mrs Eimer Poling in Millfield Sunday. The Millfield Christian church Ladies Aid Society will hold a quilting day and luncheon at the church all day Thursday. Dr Nile Sanders of Ohio State University is spending vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Sanders in Millfield.

Evelyn Poling Columbus Eimer Poling Millfield Ladies’ Ald Society

Around the Dial Tuesday Night Radio Program Highlights

A rundown of Tuesday March 22 radio schedule listing stations from KDKA to CKCL with times and acts. Includes orchestras, jazz, vocal ensembles, operas, dance bands, and special programs across New York Chicago Detroit Philadelphia and other cities.

KDKA Little Symphony Orchestra KFI

Austrian alpinist Felirad jailed over passport lapse in Italy

Hugo Felirad, an Austrian climber, fell into Italian territory and was taken to jail for lacking a passport. Authorities say the incident occurred near Bozen.

Bozen Italy Hugo Felirad

Quicksands of Love near Hannison in a tense drive

A female narrator recalls a tense drive with Philip Veritzen and his courteous withdrawal as her husband Dicky looms menacingly later that night. The scene unfolds with flirtation, fear, and distrust amid a masked family crisis.

Wednesday Program Highlights and Historical Music Hours

Weaf presents Hook-up Balkite cycle of romance and trade with Nell Gwynne. Fisk Jubilee Singers and RCA Raciotrons perform in Mooh-upeanees hour. CNCO operatic hour offers a Cavalieria Rusticana tabloid version. WTIC marks Stephen Foster centennial. WRVA covers the Convention of 1735 at St. John’s Church Richmond with Patrick Henry’s oration.

WEAF Balkite Trade Mark Nell Gwynne Fisk Jubilee Singers RCA Raciotrons CNERM CNRO WTIC Stephen Foster WRVA St. John's Church Richmond Patrick Henry

Radio and Musical Lineup For Chicago Cincinnati and New York

Listings show early evening radio schedules across WLS WGN WLW WEAF stations in Chicago Cincinnati and New York with program blocks including orchestras concerts talk shows and special performances from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM featuring Paul Ash Spaha Troubadours Arabian Nights Sam n Henry and Waldorf Orchestra among others.

WPCH New York WSM Nashvile WPG Atlantic City WGN Chicago Sam ‘N Henry WEAF The Vikings Jolly Buckeye Bakers Walter Kelly Janssen WLIB Paul Ash Waldorf Orchestra

Tailored Navy Suit Displayed With Silk Braid Trim

A navy blue tuxedo style suit with silk braid binds the garment. It features three pockets and clip-through buttons with a hen skirtie detail noted in the wrap.

Night of Radio Concerts Across Stations Listed

A dense schedule shows multiple radio stations from New York to Seattle broadcasting musical programs. It lists orchestras, quartets, opera, dance bands, and travel talks with times ranging from 7:00 pm to 1:00 am across WIZ WGY WEAF WTP etc, including Detroit Cleveland and Chicago markets.

Wiz New York Don Amaizo

Rural Orchestras to Compete at Ohio State Fair

Ohio state fair will host a state wide rural orchestra contest in 1927. Each county may enter one ensemble of 12 to 25 players all from a single school. County superintendents will designate the county orchestra.

State Department of Education H. R. McVay

Signs of gall stones warning in middle age adults

A newspaper health note urges middle aged men and women to watch for signs of hepatic torpidity and gall bladder inflammation. It promotes Klax-Ko tablets as a low cost home remedy with a refund guarantee if no benefits appear within a week.

Cline

High School Orchestra Contest Rules Set

A committee approved by him must consist of bona fide pupils from the represented high school. Each pupil needs at least three units of work for 1926-27. Each orchestra entering must perform the contest numbers “Hungarian Dance No. 6.”

Brahms Series and Apple Blossoms Publications Noted

A notice cites Brahms Philharmonic Series No 17 from Oliver Ditson Company Boston and Apple Blossoms by Roberts Leo Feist New York. It states all entries must be in by June 1 with further details to follow.

Brahms Oliver Ditson Company Boston Massachusetts

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