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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1927

Page

2

Relatives Await News From China

POMEROY March 30 relatives of Horace Robson and his family in Nanking China await word on their condition amid the anti foreign uprising. Robson a Methodist mission worker and university teacher planned to return to Charleston after his father Joseph Rob Charleston died. Relatives Mrs. William Horden Bradbury sister Mrs. Elizabeth Lehew Sue Lehew and Mrs. J S Hartenbach in Pomeroy report no word yet on the Robsons and their three children.

Pomeroy William Horden Bradbury Elizabeth Lehew Sue Lehew Hartenbach Horace Robson Nanking China Robson Joseph Rob Charleston Mrs. Robson

Three Arrested for Violations of Dry Laws

Victor and Clemy Neutzling were arrested at the Neutzling restaurant by Sheriff J A Willock and Deputy E H Mor ris on charges of possessing and selling intoxicating liquor. Earl Martin of Prospect Hill was arrested by Deputies Delbert Welker and John Lewis on similar charges. All pleaded not guilty. Neutzlings released on $1000 bonds while Martin remains in county jail. A quantity of cider with over 6 percent alcohol was seized. Trials set for Friday before Judge Roberts.

Pomeroy Victor Clemy Neutzling Neutzling J. A. Willock E. H. Morris Earl Martin Prospect Hill Delbert Welker John Lewis Roberts Neutzling Brothers Martin

Farmers Shown Views Of Farms In Old Country

H C Ramsower Ohio extension director spoke at Forest Run church about lessons from English and Danish farming. He described Denmark’s small, productive farms with integrated homes and barns, cooperative butter and bacon factories, and schooling through eighth grade. He noted English markets and Danish farm life emphasizing efficiency and simplified living arrangements.

Pomeroy United States H. C. Ramsower Ohio Forest Run Ramsoner Sutton Township Meigs County Denmark England America Folk

Mulford Fined For Selling Liquor In Pomeroy

Shirley Mulford known as Pity Me pleaded guilty to selling intoxicating liquor before Judge Cora Roberts in Pomeroy. He was fined 390 dollars plus costs and released after arranging payment. Deputies Willock John and George Lewis and Ben Edgar Morris arrested Mulford Friday night following an incident where a pint of liquor was sold to three men who stopped near his home. The bottle was recovered after Mulford allegedly dumped it into nearby weeds.

Pomeroy Shirley Muilford Cora B. Roberts Mulford Willock John George Lewis Ben Edgar Morris

Lecture Illustrated by 200 Scenes from Two Countries

The talk used 200 visual views to depict scenes from two nations, offering a broad visual tour. Viewers were shown diverse landscapes, cultures, and daily life images to illustrate cross border differences and connections.

Presbyterian church meeting set in Middleport chatroom

The session of the First Presbyterian Church Middleport will meet April 6 at 7 30 p m in the lecture room. Elders and trustees will be elected and society reports read. A March 20 canvass of members was reported successful.

Middleport First Presbyterian Church

Marriage Licenses Issued In Pomeroy For Lewis Sillers

Marriage licenses granted March 29 in Pomeroy include Harvey Lewis 4 miner and Carrie Silers 27 daughter of John Silers Greensboro NC with Rev Sherrod officiating. Also Fred Taylor 22 teamster and Beulah Palmer 21 daughter of Robert Palmer Middleport were wed by Justice M L French at the probate court offices.

Knights Templars Plan Good Friday and Easter Services

The Ohio Valley Commandery of the Knight Templars will join the union service at the M E church on Good Friday April 15 starting at 1 30 p m The commandery will also attend Easter services at the Point Pleasant Presbyterian church with Franklin Commandery Point Pleasant and Rose Commandery Gallipolis Several members will attend the Athens Commandery inspection in Athens on April 7.

Pomeroy Ohio Valley Knight Templars M. E. Church Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Franklin Commandery Point Pleasant Rose Commandery Gallipolis Athens

Murray seeks divorce from Frank Murray in Common Pleas

Clara Murray files for divorce from Frank Murray in Common Pleas court claiming five years of neglect. They married December 26, 1908, have a 16 year old son, and she owns Murray beauty parlor while he works as a painter. She seeks divorce and further relief.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Clara Murray Frank Murray Murray Beauty Parlor

Grocers Meet at Big Three in Middleport

In Middleport on March 30 a group of retail grocers met at the Big Three store. Several settlements were reached and plans for the year were outlined during the gathering.

Middleport Sevral Retail Grocers Big Three Grocery

Meigs county memorial committees meet in Middport

The first general meeting of all committees for the Meigs county memorial was held Monday evening at the K of P hall. F G Hunker presided as committees were named to represent the Middleport and Pomeroy churches and a New York Central committee was also appointed.

Middleport Meigs County Memorial K. of P. Hall F. G. Hunker Pomeroy New York Central Committee

Portland trio held on assault charges in county jail

POMEROY March 2060 Carl Autherson Charles Roberts and Clare Keise of Portland are held in the county jail on charges of assault on J B Willford Deputies Delbert Welker and

Pomeroy Carl Autherson Charles Roberts Clare Keise Portland J. B. Willford Autherson Roberts Delbert Welker

Local defendants fined and released after charges

Keise was arrested by Deputy John Lewis and faces arraignment today. They were fined five dollars and costs and released.

Keise John Lewis

Crawford Fined After Guilty Plea in Pomeroy Arraignment

Ed Crawford pleaded guilty to intoxication charges at arraignment before Judge Cora B. Roberts in Pomeroy. He arranged to pay a $100 fine plus costs and was released.

Crawford Pomeroy Ed Crawford Cora B. Roberts

McNeal Arrested in Pomeroy on Liquor and Pistol Charge

Robert McNeal of Deansville Athens county was arrested Monday night and jailed. Officers found a pint of liquor concealed in his shirt and an automatic pistol on his person. He will appear before Judge Cora B Roberts.

Mrs Esa Russell Hosts Middleport 500 Club Event

Mrs. Esa Russell of Middleport entertained members of her 500 club at her Third street home on Monday evening.

Esa Russell Middleport 500 Club Third Street

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Highlight Local Movements

Co. W. Weaver returned from a business visit in Detroit. A. D. Russell visits Columbus. Wyatt Plantz confined to home on West Main Street. Dr. C. S. Shumaker able to be out after influenza. Pete Mees John Young and James Arnold visited Corning. H. A. Hoskins left for Gallipolis for Holzer hospital exam. Mars Wager left for Cleveland after visiting Wyatt Plants. George Hetzell left for Columbus and Cincinnati on a business trip.

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Co W. Weaver Detroit A. D. Russell Columbus Wyatt Plantz West Main Street C. S. Shumaker Pete Mees John Young James Arnold Corning H. A. Hoskins Harrisonville Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Mars Wager Cleveland Wyatt Plants George Hetzell Cincinnati

Wisconsin to Build Recreation Hall and Field House

The University of Wisconsin plans a new recreation hall and field house to provide athletics for all, driven largely by George K. Little, the Badger athletic director, whose tireless effort aims to fulfill a long standing student dream.

University of Wisconsin George K. Little Badger Little Wisconsin

Senators Rally To Defeat Cardinals In Tampa

The Washington Senators overcome a late deficit to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3 to 2 in Tampa. They scoring two runs in the ninth inning to seize the win.

Army Band on Network Concert Setlist

Wednesday night's United States Army Band program on WRC W47 and KYW includes Grand Scenes from Ko hengrin Walther's Dream Song from The Meistersinger Trumpet solo Concert Waltz Under the Trees and a Woodward march.

Army Band United States Army Band WRC W47 KYW Wegener Walther Wagner Lopez Woodward

Radio program listings across networks with varied performances

A dense compilation of station schedules for WEAF WIZ WLS WLW WSAI WHK and others listing times and acts from 7:00 PM to 11:30 PM including orchestras dance music piano recitals talk segments and theater pieces with mentions of venues guests and program titles such as Pirates of Penzance Ipana Troubadours and The Widow of Osdale.

WEAF New York Davis Smith Brothers WLW Cincinnati Gibson Orchestra Heermann Johanna Gresse Il Farm Orchestra Latonia Melody Boys WSAI South Sea Linton Orchestra Detroit Chicago Springfield Mass Radio University Columbus WABC Osdale WMC CNRV Vancouver Dance Orches

Thursday’s Best Features at Cleveland Symphony

The listing highlights WTAM Cleveland Symphony Orchestra programs. It also notes Wheap hook up Goodrich hour with pianist Hans Barth and Fiskimos. WMAQ WMAQ Players KGO KGO Players WHS Weekly airplane flight WIP Gand concert.

Goodrich Hans Barth Fiskimos WMAQ KGO

Radio schedule fragment across cities with multiple programs

A fragmented listing shows various stations and times across cities like WPG Cincinnati WSAL WEAF and WGY outlining concerts, orchestras, talks, and recitals. It mentions organ recitals, dinner music, university programs, vocal and instrumental acts, and regional broadcasts without a single cohesive program.

WGY Schenectady iLeports WEAF Lopez Orchestra

Deaths Reported Near Chauncey

J K Brown age 73, longtime resident of The Plains, died at Sheltering Arms hospital Athens after a paralytic stroke. He had been treated about two weeks. The body was moved to The Plains residence. Funeral plans pending. Survived by widow, son Charlies Brown of Athens, son Charles, daughters Mrs Mont Davis of Columbus and Mrs Clyde Canter of Chauncey. Mrs Wenger also survives parents Mr and Mrs John Lester and several brothers and sisters. One brother A B Lester lives in Mill Street Chauncey.

Chauncey J. K Brown the Plains Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Mr. Brown Shelttering Arms Hospital Charlies Brown Charles Mont Davis Columbus Clyde Canter Wenger John Lester Near A. B. Lester Mill Street

Mrs Wenger of Chauncey Dies After Cancer Operation

Mrs John Wenger Chauncey died this morning in St Clair hospital Columbus after an operation for cancer Monday. The body will be taken to Mill street home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. She had been living in this city for several years and her death comes as a shock to family and friends.

John Wenger Chauncey St. Clair Hospital Columbus Mill Street

Barrowman Funeral Services Planned This Week

Funeral services for Daniel A. Barrowman will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. from the home of his son in Chauncey. Rev. G B Courtney of Chauncey will conduct the rites as part of the Christian burial.

Barrowman Chauncey Daniel A. Barrowman Samuel Williams G. B. Courtney Christian

Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Promoted for Coughs and Colds

Advertises Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the hospital proven cure for lingering coughs and colds. Claims quick relief from head colds to bronchitis, with endorsements by clinics and physicians. Promotes dollar bottle and 60 cent trial size.

Ayer

Barrowman Rites Held for Longtime Local Resident

Burial took place at Greenlawn Cemetery for Mr. Barrowman who was born in Glasgow Scotland and was a member of Masonic lodges in Nelsonville and Glasgow. He lived with his daughter in the city before two years ago entering the Springfield Masonic Home. He died yesterday morning after illness and leaves a widow deceased years earlier nine children including daughters Mrs. Sam Williams and six sons in Chauncey Glouster Bay City Michigan and the West.

Masonic Lodge Greenlawn Mr. Barrowman Glasgow Scotland Nelsonville Barrowman Springfield Sam Williams

Daughter Born to Powell Family in Hocking

Mr and Mrs Jay Powell announce the birth of a nine pound daughter on March 30 at the home of the Powells parents in Hocking. The baby is named Lillian Jean with Eleanor Atkinson as mother and James Powell and J C Atkinson as grandparents.

Chauncey Jay Powell James Powell Hocking Lillian Jean Eleanor Atkinson J. C. Atkinson Beaumont

Mrs Jessie Shaner Moved Home After Appendix Operation

Mrs Jessie Waymer Shaner was discharged from St. Clair hospital Columbus last Saturday and moved to the home of her husband’s parents Mr and Mrs George Shaner at Millfield. She recently had her appendix removed at Columbus hospital.

Chauncey Jessie Waymer Shaner St. Clair Hospital Columbus George Shaner Millfield Shaner Columbus Hospital

Ladies Aid notes attendees at Plains church meeting

Members attending the regular meeting of the Ladies' Aid society of The Plains Methodist Episcopal church were: Mrs. Mary George, Mrs. Z. A. Courtney, Mrs. Charlie Keaton, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. Zell Buffington, Mrs. Theodore Nagle, Mrs. Frank Smith, Mrs. John Martin, Mrs. George Bean and Mrs. J. W. Hawk.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Mary George Z. A. Courtney Charlie Keaton George Smith Zell Buffington Theodore Nagle Frank Smith John Martin George Bean J. W. Hawk

Ladies' Aid Society to Hold All Day Meeting in Chauncey

A Chauncey Methodist Episcopal church Ladies' Aid Society will meet Thursday in an all day session. Members quilt in the morning, share a pot luck dinner at noon, and conduct a business session in the afternoon.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church Chauncey

Powell Home Hosts Sunday Guests in Hocking

Mr and Mrs James Powell entertained a group at their Hocking home on Sunday including Mr and Mrs William Coon of Deenville Mr and Mrs Frank Coon and two sons of Athens Leslie Coon Mr and Mrs Floyd Whitlatch of The Plains and John Leon.

James Powell Hocking William Coon Deanville Frank Coon Athens Leslie Coon Floyd Whitlatch the Plains John Leon

Chauncey P T A to Meet at High School Auditorium

The Chauncey Parent-Teacher association holds its monthly meeting at 7 30 PM in the high school auditorium. Raymond Slutz of Athens will address attendees. The program includes special music and other features, with a business session and dues payment beforehand. Mrs Mildred Pendergrass presides, and Mrs Fannie King heads the program committee.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Raymond Slutz Athens Mildred Pendergrass Fannie King

Funeral cortege for Charles A. Lewis passes to Rendville

The funeral of Charles A. Lewis of Sugar Creek was held at 10 a m from Sugar Creek church and burial took place in Rendville Ohio. The miner died of paralysis and leaves several children.

Chauncey Charles A. Lewis Sugar Creek Rendville Ohio Mr.Lewis Lewis

Baalmann's Gas Tablets Promised Relief Ad

An advertisement claims Baalmann's Gas Tablets permanently relieve stomach and bowel gas. It describes reduced stomach anxiety, heart palpitations, drowsiness after meals, and improved circulation, urging purchase of the genuine yellow-packaged tablets for $1 at Cline Pharmacy.

Baalmann Guentes Cline Pharmacy

Dinner Guests at Mrs. Ervin Vore’s Lower Plains Home

Mrs. Ervin Vore hosted a dinner Tuesday at the Lower Plains. Guests included Mrs. Edward Sickles and her daughter Delores, and Mrs. Fred Gabriel.

Ervin Vore Lower Plains Edward Sickles Delores Fred Gabriel

Still a Boy Get on with Kruschen Salts for Youthful Vitality

An advertisement argues age is just a number for healthy people. It claims daily Kruschen Salts dose keeps blood pure and vitally bracing the body and mind, promising you feel years younger after starting. It urges readers to buy a 60 cent bottle and begin a new life tomorrow.

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