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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1922
Page
10
Successful Class Coach Leads Racine High Seniors
Miss Virginia Carleton of Hartford West Virginia mentored Racine High School's graduating class, credited with their successful plays. A Chicago Oratorical College graduate, she is praised for her coaching skill and bright future. Simpson M E Church Sunday school reported strong attendance with 461 total and a $19.61 collection. Rev Howard Pilchard of Syracuse preached to the main hall and Sunday school attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine High School
Virginia Carleton
Hartford
W Va
Carleton
Oratorical College of Chicago
Howard Pilchard
Methodist Church
Syracuse
Infant Dies in Pomeroy Home Burial Planned
Early Sunday Virginia Louise Smith two months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Smith died at the home of grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Ball on Wylys Hill Pomeroy. Remains taken to Fairview in Letart township Monday for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Louise Smith
Meigs County School Aid Distribution Totals
Meigs county receives 33820.18 in upcoming school aid distribution listing items for SOTACURE Morning Star Minersville Rural Pageville Special Letart Falls Rural Chester Township Pomeroy Village Long Bottom Great Bend Rural Bedford Township Columbia Township Lebanon Township Orange Township Salisbury Township Scipio Township Rural Tuppers Plains Rutland Village Middleport Village and other entities in the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Sotacure
Morning Star
Minersville Rural
Pageville Special
Letart Falls
Chester Township
Pomeroy Village
Long Bottom
Great Bend Rural
Bedford Township
Columbia Township
Lebanon Township
Orange Township
Salisbury Township
Scipio Township
Tuppers Plains
Rutland Village
Middleport Village
No Trace of Assailants in Rutland Burglary Victim Case
Mrs Ed Marchington survived a Sunday night attack as she was rendered unconscious by burglars at Rutland. She escaped with only hoarseness from being choked. Police have found no trace of the attackers, and it is thought the men were known to Rutland residents rather than strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Marchington
Rutland
Wheel chair entry marks Meigs court divorce case
In Meigs county common pleas court Jweeta Lamb seeks divorce alimony and child custody from Dr. R Brooks Lamb. Lamb entered a plea of statutory guilt as the case drew sensational interest with the defendant hoping to limit alimony and custody. The session adjourned for an evening session. The 24 year old wife recently had surgery at Holzer hospital. two children ages two and six. A special Pomeroy PTA meeting is set for 7 PM at Central school this evening for all parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Lamb
Common Pleas Court
Jweeta Lamb
R. Brooks Lamb
Hey
Central School Division
The
Pomeroy
Parent-Teacher Association
Local meeting seeks input on vital parent child issues
A school attendance drive urges parents to attend a meeting with a special program and refreshments. The public is invited, according to officers in charge, to discuss matters of mutual interest to families. William Thacker of Rutland was fined for drunkenness and insulting a neighbor. He may be sent to Dayton workhouse if fines remain unpaid. Dana Smith and Bert Howell face possible actions. Ben K. Smith, appointed county commissioner, announces his candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thacker
Rutland
State aid update ends tuition dispute between boards
Superintendent T W Karr says the third state school aid payment will arrive within 60 days. The Pomeroy Chester boards dispute tuition for Ashworth and Warners children at Pomeroy high school. Chester township will face a $500 shortfall as the state withholds funds to adjust the Pomeroy board bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Karr
Columbus
Pomeroy
Chester Boards of Education
Ashworth
Warners
Pomeroy High School
Chester Townships
Pomeroy Board
Carpenter Walker Dies in City Home
J. FF. Walker aged 68 lies dead at his sister Mrs. Lewis Michel’s High Street home in Logan after a short illness on Sunday evening. He was once a leading carpenter in the city and recently unable to work. The funeral is set for Tuesday at 1 30 at the Michel residence with Rev. C P Lanet officiating. Burial will be by the J Yocum Company at Centenary in Marion township. Rumors hint at friction in Mayor Koppe’s official family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. FF. Walker
Lewis Michel
High Street
Michel
C. P. Lanet
Hunter Street
J. (. Yocum Company
Centenary
Marion Township
City Service Director and Mayor Clash Over Civil Engineer Choice
Report details a dispute between Service Director C. A Wharton and the mayor over appointing a civil engineer for the city with Wharton backing W. Gatchel from the state highway engineer's office. The mayor favored a Lancaster candidate and fired Wharton who refused. Meanwhile a Methodist church concert pleased attendees as the church orchestra conducted by Joseph F. Smith performed 23 pieces with notable solos from Dallas Kinser, Mr. Smith, Ambrose Byashares, and a trio featuring Miss Mignon Hummel, Miss Catherine Eastman, and Mr. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A Wharton
W. Gatchel
Lancaster
Wharton
Methodist
Joseph F. Smith
Dallas Kinser
Mr. Smith
Ambrose Byashares
Mignon Hummel
Catherine Eastman
Rotary Club considers laundry venture and charity plans
The Rotary Club met with Mrs Amy Easterling and L G Croft of Marysville to discuss forming a first class laundry and dry clean ing business as a stock company. A committee handles boys welfare and crippled children relief while Kiwanis challenge to a charity ball on May 11 supports the high school athletic treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Amy Easterling
L. G. Croft
Marysville
Kiwanis Club
Preparatory Work Underway for County Offices Move
Workmen fit up the Remple bank building for county officials as furniture and fixtures are removed. The move will occur sometime this week and until then common pleas court activity will be minimal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remple Bank
Common Pleas Court
Mrs. Heft Returns from Columbus Eye Treatment
Mrs. V. B. Heft of Woods Street returned Sunday evening from a week with relatives in Columbus where a specialist diagnosed her ailment as hardening of the eyeball a rare and dangerous condition. Immediate treatment is hoped to save her sight and she plans to return to Columbus in late May for further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. B. Heft
Woods Street
Columbus
Local Woman Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
Miss Batrice Lantz of Murray City was brought to the hospital Monday forenoon and operated on the same day for acute appendicitis. Her condition is reported favorable. Dr. Person accompanied her to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batrice Lantz
Murray City
Scent Smelter's Role Highlighted in Perfume Trade
The text likens the scent smelter to a key asset for perfume makers, comparing its importance to a tea taster’s value for a tea merchant in wine sampling, underscoring the craft and rarity of fragrance evaluation.
Pilot Escapes Uninjured After Belmont Plane Crash
Belmont Ohio May 1 A plane en route to Washington from Dayton fell near Belmont with the pilot escaping injury. Motor trouble is blamed for the crash today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dayton
Jobs School Closes After Successful Term
A term at Jobs School ends with 140 pupils, 58 with perfect attendance. Patrons enjoyed a large day with a fine dinner, followed by programs from rooms one to three under Principal Oliver J. Mowery and teachers Velma Ward Ethel Hell yer and Marie Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver J. Mowery
Velma Ward
Ethel Hellyer
Marie Thomas
Death of Myrta Ethel Bigham at 27 in Enterprise
Myrta Ethel Bigham wife of Benjamin Bigham of Enterprise died at home at 3 15 p m Saturday after a prolonged illness from tuberculosis She leaves a husband and two children aged 27 The funeral is set for Tuesday at Pine Valley Methodist Protestant church with interment in the adjacent Cemetery by Harden Undertaking Company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrta
Ethel Bigham
Benjamin Bigham
Enterprise
Pine Valley Methodist Protestant Church
Local officials reshuffle in Falls township magistrates
John W. Jeaney is noted as deceased and Falls township appoints P Miller as justice of the peace to fill the expired term. D H Lappen and A H Brooke continue as magistrates, all three residing in Logan. The Presbyterian church Sunday service opened the week and a four page calendar lists worship hours and department announcements. Bible class instructor W I Krieg leads the Tuesday night session at 6 o clock, linked to strong monthly socials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Jeaney
Igistrate
Falls Uip
Mak.r
P Miller
J Miller
J. P
D. H. Lappen
A. H. Brooke
Logan
Presbyterian Church
W. I. ‘Krieg
Husband Arrives Safely in Gottenberg En Route to Germany
Mrs Marcus Cohen reports her husband reached Gottenberg safely on his journey to Germany. The traveler expects to spend about three months visiting relatives and is in good health after his overseas trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Cohen
Gottenberg
Germany
Dismantling Dull Court Room in Common Pleas
The common pleas court room appears damaged as if a cyclone struck it though court bailiff Thomas Collins is actively dismantling the space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas
Thomas Collins
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Simpson M. EB
Baby Smith
Athens
Wigh School
College Auditorium
Cline’s Pharmacy
D.W. Griffith
von Win A. Brady
Lottie Bleir
Parkergandgros
Grismer
All Star
Smith
Ben K. Smith
Chester
Clinton Webb
J. F. Walker
Koppe
Columbia
Dial Fame Company Presents
T Hayes Hunters Reduction
Irving Bachelor
Hodkinson
Gites 2
Wes Anna
HIS
Rotarians
Niajestic
Belmont, O
Hyatt Stimken
the Gage Auto CO. Distributors
Logan, Ohio
Channing Pollock
Big
Norma Talmadge
Pathe News
Majestic Orchestra
Conway Tearle
America
Axminster
Congoleum
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