Third Damage Suit to Be Tried in May in Athens County
The third of seven damage suits against Athos County Commissioners is slated for May 2 in the Athens County Common Pleas Court Judge L G Worstell presiding. Harry Garrison seeks 5000 for injuries from the Modoc Buchtel Highway riot in Tril dle Township July 5 1928. He suffered five fractured ribs and other injuries blamed on the incident and says he has endured nervous shock and inability to work. A previous trial resulted in a verdict for the defendant. The second suit will be tried April 26 by Ross Snii seeking 1000 for injuries from the same trouble.
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Athos County
L. G. Worstell
Athens County Common Pleas Court
Harry Garrison
Modoc-Buchtel
Trindle Township
Garrison
Dewey Garrison
Morgan County
Ross Snii
Extra Meetings At Pomeroy Church Ignite Faith
Members of the Pomeroy Church of Christ hold special meetings led by evangelist Damon D. Watkins and singing evangelist Mrs. Leonard Bingham Fort Wayne Ind. Daily cottage prayers and Easter sunrise service planned. A baptismal service occurs each evening as plans for a new building move forward.
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Pomeroy
Memsf
Damon D. Watkins
Leonard Bingham
Fort Wayne
Ind
Watkins
Jesus
Vior
First Baptist
Finlan Construction Company
Letart Falls Resident George McDade Ill in Pomeroy Area
George McDade 73 formerly of Letart Falls and longtime McDade family member is reported very ill at his home in Kanauga after recent work at a gas station in Pomeroy. Columbus physicians have been called. The McDade family were early settlers of the Letart Bottoms.
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Letart Falls
George McDade
Pomeroy
Kanauga
Columbus
McDade
Letart Bottoms
Konjola Brings Glad End to Ten Years of Pain
Mrs. Ruth House of Cincinnati reports a decade of indigestion liver trouble and nervousness cured by Konjola after a trial. She says her health rapidly improved three weeks into treatment with a marked recovery in appetite complexion and strength. Konjola is sold in Athens at a local drug store.
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Ruth House
Rittenhouse Street
Cincinnati
Ohio
Athens
Vail
Goods Stolen From Cross Store Found
Pomeroy March 26 The law closes in on those who robbed the Ward Cross store at Racine of goods valued around 300 dollars. A large cache of goods was recovered as part of the investigation.
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Pomeroy
Ward Cross
Racine
Funeral Today for Mrs Margaret Bowers in Middleport
Funeral services are set for today at the Baptist Church in Albany for Mrs Margaret Bowers age 81 who died Saturday evening after two years in Middleport with her daughter Mrs Ervin Daimes. She will be buried in Albany Cemetery.
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Middleport
Margaret Bowers
Ervin Daimes
Locust Street
Albany
Baptist Church
Businessmen urged to co operate in Athens discussants
C Schloss of Schloss Manufacturing urged Kiwanis Club members to favor cooperative over competitive relations. He cited Chamber of Commerce as reducing cut throat pricing and praised Kiwanis and other groups for ethical standards. Merchants Exposition netted 1025.11 with gifts to Salvation Army and war veterans fund.
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C. Schloss
Schloss Manufacturing Company
Athens Kiwanis Club
Varsity Inn
Schloss
Rufus Hopkins
Athens
Salvation Army
FR. Co. Hess
Antiquity residents charged in Cross store burglary
Police say clothing and other items hidden in the woods behind Antiquity were recovered. Diamond Lawson of Antiquity was arrested and jailed for breaking into the Cross store, with Walter Roush of Graham Station also held in Pt. Pleasant on the same charge.
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Diamond Lawson
Walter Roush
Graham Station
Pt. Pleasant
Annual Meeting of Meigs County Teachers Planned
Meigs County teachers and boards of education will meet at Pomeroy High School auditorium on March 30. County Superintendent Wagner announced the principal speaker is Dr. E A Hansen of Ohio University who will speak shortly after noon.
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Meigs County
Pomeroy
Boards of Education
Pomeroy High School
Wagner
E. A. Hansen
Ohio University
Gloeckner Brothers Visit Amid Illness in Ohio Town
Andy Gloeckner arrives with wife from West Summit West Virginia to Middleport where he stays with brother Jacob as Frank Gloeckner remains in critical condition at Holzer Hospital. The pair plan to visit Gallipolis to see Frank as illness continues.
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Middleport
Andy Gloeckner
Frank Gloeckner
Holzer Hospital
West Summit
W. Va
Jacob Gloeckner
Pomeroy
Gallipolis
Gloeckner
Former Athens County Man to Speak to Boys
B O Skinner president of Wilmington College and former Athens school superintendent will speak on The Master Builder at the Boys Night meetings of First Methodist Church. A 6 o clock dinner precedes the talk. Tickets limited and available at the church office or Cline's Pharmacy.
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B. O. Skinner
Wilmington College
Athens
Men's Brotherhood
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Skinner
Marietta
Brotherhood
Mr. Rowland
Rowland
Cline
Youth Arrested for Reckless Driving
Woodrow Witham of Chauncey was arrested for reckless operation of a motor vehicle by Traffic Officer Wilson Afor in the village. He was ordered to report to Justice of the Peace Carl H. Porter at 7 o clock Monday, and the juvenile will be arraigned in Juvenile Court soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Witham
Chauncey
Wilson Afor
Witham
Court of Justice of the Peace
Carl H. Porter
Bronchuline Emulsion Claims Quick Relief for Tough Coughs
A vintage advertisement touts Bronchuline Emulsion as the fastest cure for lingering coughs that deprive sleep. It promises relief with a teaspoonful four times daily, noting strong results for stubborn coughs and easy dosing for ordinary ones.
Crow Head Auction Sparks County Spree
In March 26 report from Pomeroy, every man and boy with a gun hunts crow heads at 26 cents each. The county auditor and treasurer handle the rush as residents participate. A man from the upper county brought in 41 skulls Saturday and a boy followed with a single scalp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Crow
Jones chosen for France trip to dedicate WWI monuments
Columbus reports Capt. Tom Jones of Meigs County, Ohio elected to join Gov. Cooper's party in September for the French dedication of memorials to American troops who died in World War I. Jones served overseas in the war and was likely selected for that reason. The item also notes local moves and visits among area residents.
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Pomeroy
Columbus
Tom Jones
Ohio
Meigs County
Cooper
France
Captain Jones
Karr Trial Opens in Meigs County Courthouse Crowded
In Pomeroy March 26 a jury of twelve plus an extra thirteenth juror was seated to hear County Commissioner Irving Kerr charged with accepting a bribe. The panel included ten men and two women with numerous local residents excused or deferred. The courtroom was packed as jurors were sworn and evidence set to begin.
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Pomeroy
Irving Kerr
F. W. Crow
BE. H. Morris
Meigs County
Frank Whaley
Rutland
J. D. Roush
Letart
H. H. Rumfield
Salem
Wilbur Wilcox
W. Cc. Halliday
Dyesville
L. E. Sayre
Racine
Claire Taylor
Langsville
F. W. Schreiner
Middleport
Co. A. Evans
Minersville
Claud Hayres
Bedford
Gilbert Weeks
Salisbury
Hayes Roush
E. A. Grate
Grate
Nora McNaughton
Hazel Reed
Edna Carleton
Syracuse
Elizabeth Hartinger
Lenna Beahrs
Addie Philson
Mra
Harpold
Amanda Parker
Uppers Plains
H. H. Genheimer
Anna Willock
R. F. Witmer
Langaville
Rutland High School
D. H. Peoples
John J. Woolley
Athens
Cannot Pet on School Grounds Faces Strict Punishment
Sheriff Williams warned against using public school grounds for petting activities and vowed enforcement. John Betsy of Meigs County and James Johnson of Nelsonville paid fines of five dollars plus costs after being found trespassing on Rock Riffles school grounds with two accompanying women, in Magistrate Porter’s court.
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William Williams
John Betsy
Meigs County
James Johnson
Nelsonville
Carl H. Porter
Rock Riffles
Ruel Ends Baseball Career to Study Law
Muddy Ruel, catcher for the Washington team and a Missouri alumnus, plans to practice law after completing his baseball career. He earned a law degree and will pursue legal work once his sports duties end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muddy Ruel
Washington
University of Missouri
Not Guilty Plea In Juvenile Court Case
William Ransbottom, 51, plasterer of Columbus, pled not guilty in Athens County Juvenile Court to a charge of contributing to the delinquency of 15 year old Marjorie White of Smith Street. Bond set at 500 dollars with two sureties. Marjorie, missing since March 13, was found in an Ashville hotel through letters found in Ransbottom’s possession. Trial date not yet set. The girl has not been returned home by welfare authorities.
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William Ransbottom
Plasterer
Columbus
Athens County
Marjorie White
A. R. White
Smith Street
Ransbottom
Otto Schumacher
I. E. Rathburn
Marjorie
Ashville
Ohio
M. Johnson
State Welfare Department
Health Board Holds Monthly Meeting in Athens County
Routine business was discussed at the Athens County Board of Health meeting in the office of county health commissioner Dr. J. M. Higgins. Attendees included Dr. Paul McLaughlin of Guysville C. H. Bryson of College Hill W. W. Whitlatch of New Floodwood George Rose of Glouster and Dr. B. I. Stanley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Board of Health
J. M. Higgins
Paul McLaughlin
Guysville
C. H. Bryson
College Hill
W. W. Whitlatch
New Floodwood
George Rose
Glouster
B. I. Stanley
High School Youth Held in Murder Charge
Raymond Lensch an 18 year old Steel High School student faced a murder charge in Dayton in connection with the shooting death of 15 year old Wilbur Setzer Roosevelt High School pupil near Wolfe Creek after an argument with Lensch and two Steel students Howard Deitrick and Ned Higgins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
U.P
Raymond Lenseh
Steel
Wilbur Setzer
Roosevelt High School
Young Setzer
Wolfe Creek
Lensch
Howard Deitrick
Ned Higgins
Christians Should Bear Fruit as Mission, Minister Says
The Rev. W. D. Ward at Christian Church Sunday night urged Christians to convert others by bearing fruit through faith and devotion. He cited Mark's fig tree parable to show a life lived for Christ, warning that without action the opportunity to bear fruit is lost. He urged turning searchlights in the mind to remove mountains of doubt and selfishness and to show genuine faith in daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship of God
W. D. Ward
Christian Church
Jesus
Mark
Bethany
Mr. Ward
Name course after Bobby at Atlanta memorial park
A new golf course under construction at a memorial park in Atlanta Georgia will be named after Bobby Jones. The project honors the famed golfer and preserves his legacy in the city.
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Bobby
Atlanta, Ga
Memorial Park
Bobby Jones
Mayor Ousted Over Bribe Charge In Dover
Dover mayor P. J. Gro, accused of accepting a bribe from a dry officer, faced formal ouster proceedings in Columbus as State Prohibition Commissioner Rupert R. Beetham prepared to file the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.P
Rupert R. Beetham
P. J. Gro
Dover
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Worstell
Pomeroy Church of Minist
Martech
Claud Jones
Eno
Gallia County
David Baily
George McDade III
Konjola
Happy Lady
Ruth Housi
Bery
Old Homestead
C. F. Rathburn
Toledo
Fred Bircher
Kiwanis Club
Mr. Schloss
Hopkins
O. C. Bird
Athens Club
Milwaukee
Fred Mc‘Kay
Chhosen
Frank Kayser
Covert
Tee Hite
N. Forover
Phil Williamson
Laurel Cliff
J. C
Fisher
South Sixth Street
Gloeckners
Men’s Brotherhood
Jones
Ed Manley
Wheeling. W. Va
Cecil Horden
R. H. Horden
Leo Carroll
Coal Street
R. T. Hughes
Carl Radford
Aubens
Gladys Lambert
Lucile Dutton
Huntington
Moore
Asa Wells
Story's Run
Charles McElhinney
Theodore Wilson
H. E. Thomas
Lincoln Street
R. H. Bell
E. M. Ha
Charles Bartels
Karr
Howard Pitchard
A. D. Russell
Peoples & Peoples
Henry W. Cherrington
Russell
Ruel
Health Board
Ward
Chief End
Watsons
Press Shop
Hill
Vi Whyte
East State Street
Uckoff
Prein Ee
Gammel Oag
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