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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1928

Page

2

Indicted Man Pleads Guilty To Faulty Check Scheme

Pomeroy May 1 Indictments two years old were tried in common pleas court yesterday. Jividen faced five charges accusing him of writing bad checks and signing his father's name. He pled guilty to obtaining a fire from Brooks-Hibersbach company for 15 dollars. Judge Crow imposed the maximum 100 dollar fine and 60 days in jail, with jail time suspended if costs and all sums are paid. He must abstain from liquor, refrain from issuing bad checks, and remain jailed until obligations are met. Jividen claimed drunkenness from bootleg whiskey drove the crimes and said he will drink no more intoxicating liquor.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Hn Jividen Brooks-Hbersbach Company Crow Jividen

Birth and visits noted in Akron region social items

Mrs Earl Harterbach of Akron has visited her parents Mr and Mrs Vance Steward for several days. Arthur Gropen and his wife announce the birth of a daughter named Mary Lov born Saturday. The child is a granddaughter of J Lyons and Mrs A A Chappelle. A. G Bechtel and family visited in Columbus near Lind pid Lyons and plan to stay nearby. Rodgers Producing Co of Fostoria sent a representative to direct the high school play Spanish Moon. Mrs Hysell and daughter Mabel attended the funeral of John Harrison in Clifton. Mrs Bessie Hartinger traveled to Athens to see her ailing mother Mrs Carpenter.

Earl Harterbach Akron Vance Steward Arthur Gropenather Mary Lov J. & Lyons O. E. Bechtel Lindpid Lyons Columbus Rodgers Producing Company Fostoria Hysell Mabel Clifton John Harrison Bessie Hartinger Athens Carpenter

Ohio University Physical Education Circus Promises Spectacle

The Physical Education Department announces a May circus in the men's gymnasium featuring animals tight rope walkers acrobats tumblers and gymnasts. Pink lemonade will be sold by men students. A city parade precedes the main show with sideshows planned under Lawrence Jarvie of Toledo directing the event replacing the annual exhibition.

Department of Physical Education Ohio University Cherre Lawrence Jarvie Toledo

Communists Arrested After Leaflet Distribution in Paris

Paris reports reveal fourteen communists were arrested last night for distributing revolutionary leaflets urging violent demonstrations today following the government backed dominant election results. Authorities moved to prevent untoward outbreaks as the May Day actions were planned.

France Paris U.21 Chamber of Deputies

Religious Teaching Causes Americans To Be Sentenced

Three American school teachers at the American School for Girls in Broussa Turkey were found guilty of teaching religion contrary to Turkish law. Edith Sanderson of Berkeley California Lucille Day of Boston and Jennie Jilsyn a Cherlin college graduate were sentenced to three days imprisonment and a $1.50 fine each. The court ruled students were made to read prayers and there was an effort to introduce religion against Turkish custom.

Broussa Turkey U.2 American School For Girls Whey Edith Sanderson Berkeley Cal Lucille Day J Boston Jennie Jilsyn Duate Cherlin

Plan Improvements in Gas Service Here

Officials of the Ohio Fuel Gas company announce an extensive program of additions, improvements and betterments to their system. About three and a half to four million dollars will be required for development with parts spent in Pomeroy to meet rising industrial and domestic demand.

Pomeroy Olio Fuel Gas Company Potteroy Weapers Raymond Cross Ohio Fuel Gas Company

Reorganization At Pomeroy Chevrolet Agency

A Pomeroy Chevrolet agency reorganization was announced. A F Bostroan, longtime head, retires for a two month rest with Mrs Jootman but will retain interest and may return to sales. Lidwerd Wbersbach handles bolstering the business and leadership changes.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Chevrolet A. F. Bostroan Secency South

Pythian Meeting Postponed By Heavy Rain

Shade Valley Lodge No. 528 Knights of Pythias in Chester saw low attendance for its April gathering due to heavy rain and snow on Saturday night. Performances by Mia Oscar P Klein and Mrs. Cecil Bradbury entertained, with talks by several officials, and a plan for a rescheduled open meeting in the coming weeks.

Chester Shade Valley Lodge No. 528 Knights of Pythias Mia Oscar P. Klein Cecil Bradbury Middleport Klein David FE. Durst Ford G. Hunker R. V. Carson Rutland Win S. Reed Racine Wes Swisher Cheshire

Partition suit seeks division of Sutton township property

Wilbur Reaver sue in common pleas court to partition Sutton township estate and assign one fifth to the plaintiff. Defendants include M. Heaver and multiple Beavers led by Marty F. Beaver waith, with heirs named as Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Beaver, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Beaver, Air and Mrs. Edward Beaver, Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Beaver, and Said Beaver widow of William Beaver.

Pomeroy Wilbur Reaver Common Pleas Sutton Township Ft. M. Heaver Marty FP. Beaver Arthur Beaver Austin Beaver Air Edward Beaver Waldo Beaver Said Beaver William Beaver Mary F. Beaver

Depth pledge tightens harbor plans at Cleveland port

Officials confirm continued commitment to a real lake harbor depth near 10 feet at Cleveland despite recommendations from Maj. Gen. Edgar Roy engineer chief. The move aims to secure Lake Superior navigation interests and ensure a stable port position amid shifting project debates.

Cleveland, Mays U.2 Lake Sovie

Dust storms in Peking shift fashion to protective scarves

In Beijing the wind-driven dust storms spur a style trend as women wrap heads with scarves and opt for knitted silk mufflers with fringes. Tailored trousers and protective garments become the season’s must have during the capital’s windy spells.

Peking China

Mrs Maynard Davis Prepares Move to Bucyrus

Mrs Maynard Davis crates household goods for shipment to Bucyrus where Mr Davis has a job with the New York Central shops. She leaves Pomeroy after a life there and will visit sister Mrs Mike McCroba before settling in Bucyrus. the Seyfried property she vacates will be taken by Mr and Mrs R F Downing.

Maynard Davis Bucyrus Davis New York Central R. F. Downing

Grand Chapter Eastern Star Opens in Miami Temple

In Miami, Florida White Temple hosted the twenty fourth annual Grand Chapter of Eastern Star with red rose and white dove symbols. Former Middleport resident Mrs Gertrude Talbot Baker opened the event with organ preludes chimes and a recital and Fiora Talbot is wintering with her daughter Mrs Baker in Miami.

Middleport White Temple Miami Fla Grand Chapter Eastern Star Gertrude Talbot Baker Fiora Talbot Mrs. Baker

Mrs Nathan Ours 87 Dies at Home Near Racine

Na than Ours 87 died early yesterday at her home near Racine. She left a large family of grown children and was one of the oldest residents in Eastern Meigs county.

Pomeroy Nathan Ours Racine Meigs Country

Double Wedding in Probates Office Saturday Afternoon

In Pomeroy on Saturday three marriage licenses were issued in quick succession and a double wedding was solemnized in the probate court. Er nest Higginbotham and Nannie Wright of Middleport, married by Reverend James, first couple. John Johnson and Leona Smith, both listing Middleport, married by Justice French. Charlie North and Pearl Miler, residents of Middleport with ties to Cynthiana Kentucky, completed the second ceremony.

River Notes and River Trade Changes in Ohio River News

Stage 27.9 feet on the river with slow rise. The Betsy Ann went to Cincinnati from Pittsburgh. Freight exchanges shift as Greene line packets exit trade and P C boats may accept freight both ways from Pomeroy Bend. Stewart Hoskins completes a long Allegheny to Mississippi river voyage uneventfully. Engineer D O Wright suffers burns on the towboat Julius Fleishman at Point Pleasant after resigning. Rev Reed of First Nazarene is called for a revival near Reedsville starting April 30. Earl and Alfred Elberfeld travel to New York City for holiday imports and other purchases.

Pittsburgh Cincinnati Greene Line Pomeroy Stewart Hoskins Allegheny River New York Greenwood Miss Allegheny Ohio Mississippi Middleport Reed First Nazarene Church Reedsville

Last Day for Personal Property Tax Returns in Ohio

Taxpayers must file or mail personal property tax returns by midnight Tuesday May 1 to keep the $100 exemption. Failure to file may trigger a 50 percent penalty at the county auditor’s discretion. A rush of late filers marked the deadline as it approached.

Ohio

Veterans Denied Poppy Sales Permit in Cleveland

Cleveland city council rejected a permit for veterans of foreign wars to sell buddy poppies the week before Memorial Day. The 14 to 11 vote upheld the same stance as last year, after Councilman John H. Bultmann’s resolution failed.

Cleveland U.P Veterans of Foreign Wars John H. Bultmann

Judge Frech Faces $100000 Suit for Alienation of Affections

Somerville New Jersey 72 year old Judge John A Frech appears in court to answer a $100000 suit for alienation of affections filed by retired navy officer W W Brougham The case centers on alleged romantic letters supposedly written by the judge to Mrs Brougham The article notes the judges bushy brows and mustache and quotes a letter line about a kiss lingering on lips.

John A. Frech Somerville N. J W. W. Brougham Fred

Communists Held Across Poland Berlin Moscow and Tokyo May Day

Reports from Warsaw Berlin Moscow and Tokyo indicate arrests and parades linked to May Day celebrations. In Poland fifteen communists were detained on May Day plans, Berlin saw about 139 arrests in 48 hours, Moscow reported calm with no disturbances, and Tokyo noted mass arrests during a laborer parade.

Warsaw Poland U.P Moscow

May Day Parade Draws Over 3000 Police Presence

A May Day celebration proceeded with more than 3,000 police guarding the parade line. The large security deployment underscored the event’s scale and demands for crowd control.

Woman Aroused As Fire Starts in Home on Richland Ave

Smoke from a fire beneath a floor grate in the living room at Professor Charles D. Giauque’s home on Richland Avenue woke Mrs. Giauque about 1 am Sunday. She alerted her husband and they fought the flames with water. Firemen were not summoned. damage was slight.

Charles Giauque Richland Avenue Giouque

Mob Storms Missouri Jail Over Negro Suspect

In Columbia Missouri a mob of about 800 surrounded the county jail to seize Elmer Donnel a Black man charged with breaking into a white woman’s home. Deputies barred entry and Donnel was moved to a neighboring county for safety as Governor Baker ordered all prisoners relocated. No charges had been filed against Donnel at the time.

Columbia Elmer Donnel Sam A. Baker Jefferson City Donnel

Stop Getting Up Nights Palmo Claimed Remedy

The Palm(o) Company offers Palmo Globules for bladder and prostate symptoms with a free trial for first time users. No obligation or cost. Write to 24 Main St Battie Creek Mich for details and trial treatment.

THE Palmo Company Main St. Battie Creek Mich

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John Jividen A. A. Chappelle Physical Education Department A. F E. Boatman Chevrolet Agency Pythian Party Rsnerrron Eréfich D. O. Wright Julius Fleishman Point Pleasant Earl and Alfred Elberfeld New York City Frank Lockhart Daytona Beach Lockhart Mac Says Goodyear Or Lancaster Try bin Servi Tire & Accessory Co W. Union St Karpen Swanson Furniture Co N. Court St Berlin Tokio Missouri Karpen Furniture
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