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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1928

Page

2

Woman's Music Club in Middleport Enjoys Open Evening

The Woman's Music club of Middleport held an open program at Heath M E church with a Russian music study. Mrs Smith president presented two numbers, Mrs O Kisin performed, the paper on Russian music was read, and the chorus sang. Following the program a social hour featured refreshments and Tulip decor. Next meeting is June 3 at 7 30 pm.

Middleport Woman's Music Club of Heath M. E America Smith Wang Thi Jonely Oecar Kisin Asia Mrsaj «Chapman of Rutland Faye Rawn Mayme Heiner Bean Bertha Rathburn Nora Powell Faye Rawlings Ethel Chapman Lucy Boggess Elsie Chambers Bess Sanborn Nora McCoy

Figure in Mine Worker Circles Dies Suddenly

Isaac Wilson, 69, prominent in United Mine Worker circles, died Tuesday evening at 6 30 from a sudden pneumonia attack at his son Lawrence s home in Pomeroy He had been in good health the previous Saturday and Sunday he fell ill He leaves three children Clyde and Lawrence and Mrs drey Burnsides all of Rocksprings and Major Wilson a father The funeral will be at the Rocksprings church with burial in Rocksprings cemetery

Pomeroy United Mine Worker Isaac Wilson Wic Lawrence Thomas Wilson

Presence of Mind Saved War Veteran In Several Frays

POMEROY May 3 Ohio State Journal features Thomas Wheatley a former Pomeroy resident Civil War veteran Born in England he joined Co B 33rd O V L and fought from Atlanta to the Sea He narrowly avoided court martial by alertness on picket duty at age 14 and remained active with the Old Guard Drum corps and Wells post G A R

Pomeroy Ohio State Journal Columbus Thomas Wheatley Chittenden Avenue Mr. Wheatley Nottingham England United States Atlanta Old Guard Drum Corps Wells Post

New Bus Line Inauguration Between Gallipolis and Wilkesville

D Metcalf of Gallipolis receives Public Utilities commission approval to run a new bus line between Gallipolis and Wilkesville starting May 9 with two daily round trips over 25 miles. Service will include Kerr Evergreen Porter Bidwell Vinton Ewington and Wilkesville.

Pomeroy Gallipolis Wilkesville West Meigs D. Metcalf Public Utilities Commission Kerr Evergreen Porter Bidwell Vinton Ewington

Ath ens bus line moves local station to Sauvage Confectionery

The Ath ens bus line relocates its local station from the street car office to the Sauvage Confectionery at Main and Court streets to be more central. Parking space friction noted and paper distribution will occur from Sauvage corner. Litter disposal planned. In Middleport, Beta the 1928 yearbook distribution at Mid-High School sparked furor among seniors praising Miss Susan Parkin and others who assisted.

Pomeroy Athens Sauvage Confectionery Main Court Streets Sauvage Corner Middleport Mid- Gieport High School Susan Parkin

April largest month in Meigs county auto sales

Clerk of Courts Bengel reports April set a county record with over 50,000 dollars spent on new and used autos in Meigs county. 79 passenger cars and five trucks plus 236 used cars changed hands, with brands including Willys Knight Whippet Chevrolet Dodge and more.

Pomeroy Bengel Meigs County Willys-Knight Whipnet Chevrolet Dodge Eesex Graham Paige Ford Studebaker Durant Buick Hudson Rep Packard International

Local Households Say Farewells and Visits Across Towns

Will Meadows and family end a visit with Mrs. M J Mc Carty and Mrs. Mayes then return to Huntington where Mrs Cavin will visit a sister before heading home. Other families Mrs Ewart Sholtz and Mrs Gerber of Nitro West Virginia visited with Mrs Bertha Hamilton and Joan, then left for Columbus. Prof J Lewis stayed two weeks with Mr and Mrs Schreiner then planned a two week stay in Cheshire with cousin Mrs Rothgeb. Mrs Thomas plans extended California visit.

Middleport Vere Hecox Walter Allen Charleston Miami Fla Florida Cuba Will Meadows James Meadows Maria Cavin M. J. McCarty Mayes Huntington Cavin Edst Mr. McHaffie J. M. Stevens Husband Rutland Taylor Ewart Sholtz Gerber Nitro W. Va Bertha Hamilton Joan Thomas Longstaff Columbus Prof. J. Lewis F. W. Schreiner South Third Street Cheshire Rothgeb Thomas California

Birthday Party for Mrs. Elizabeth Morris at Pleasanton

An enjoyable day at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Morris near Pleasanton on May 1 honored her birthday. A well arranged dinner was served as neighbors and friends expressed high esteem for her. Attending were five sisters including Mrs. Rosula Chase and Mrs. Caroline Allen.

Elizabeth Morris Pleasanton

Premier to wed Castellanoy betrothed in Spain

The premier, Primo de Rivera, widower with several grown children, plans marriage to 47 year old Senorita Castellanoy who remains noted as a beautiful woman.

Spain Senorita Castellanoy Primo de Riviera

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