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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1928

Page

2

Boys in Meigs Make Good in Baseball Clubs

POMEROY May 4 Ralston Hemsley a Syracuse sand lot product is making good with the Pittsburgh team. Joseph Hemsley has become a catcher for the Peoria club of the Three League. Robert Snowball has a strong reputation at Durham N C in the Riedmont league. Clarence Fisher returns to the Toronto club of the International league. Layne brothers, Herman with Indianapolis and Harry at Rochester, report in. Chester Russell begins spring training with Indianapolis. Ronald Grinley joins the Jernette club of the middle Atlantic Bert Grimms with Akron in the Central league. Richard Duckworth remains on the injured list and serves as baseball instructor at Syracuse.

Pomeroy Ralston Hemsley Syracuse Pittsburgh Joseph Hemsley Peoria Robert Snowball Durham N. C Clarence Fisher Toronto Layne Brothers Herman Indianapolis Harry Rochester Chester Russell Ronald Grinley Jeannette Bert Grimms Akron Richard Duckworth

Gas and Water Firm Seeks Mason City Plat for Utilities

ASK S FOR PLAT VOMEROY May 4 The Columbia Gas and Water company of Cincinnati Ohio has asked and been furnished with a plat of Mason City They appear to plan supplying Mason City with water and gas Plans are under way for a Building and Loan association in the village across the River S G Fisher A W Wilcoxen J W Martin and others lead the effort

Vomeroy Columbia Gas and Water Company Cincinnati Ohio Mason City Mason River S. G. Fisher A. W. Wilcoxen J. W. Martin

Talbott Joins National Biscuit Co In Local Territory

Middleport on May 4 reports J G Talbott, a veteran traveling salesman, has joined the National Biscuit Co of Cincinnati and started work in his district last Monday. He filled the vacancy left by Marcus Chambers who resigned to run his brother's store here.

Middleport J. G.talbott National Biscuit Company of Cincinnati Mr. Talbott Marcus Chambers

Letart Falls Homecoming Set for May 30

The Letart Falls neighborhood schedules its big annual homecoming for Wednesday May 30 at the village community hall. A chicken dinner will be served to visitors from near and far who attend these widely attended gatherings.

Letart Letart Falls

Rio Nde College Spring Term Enrollments Rise

POMEROY May 4 With the closing of the spring term at Rio Nde College, heavy registration was reported. More than a thousand students were enrolled and the final count was expected near 500. Over a dozen instructors from Meigs county were reported. Roland G Syin former principal of Le high school was among those selected to honorary societies Columbus and honored at the fual Scholarship day exercises at Ohio State University. Seventeen societies participated in the program.

Pomeroy Rionde College Meigs County Roland G. iSyin Lehigh Columbus Fual Ohio State Unity Will Dood” Will Texas

Two Physicians Die in Last Week in Ohio Community

In Pomeroy Ohio two well known doctors died within the week. Dr. C C Barton aged 78 formerly of the county now in Addison died after long illness leaving a son Dr G A Barton of Gallipolis a daughter Mrs Julia Boling and a sister Mrs Alice Meige. Across the river Dr R T Stone aged 60 of Pomeroy Bend died at his West Columbia home after 30 years practice. Funeral plans include cremation in Cincinnati and a memorial service planned after ashes are returned with his wish to sprinkle them on the Ohio river.

Pomeroy C. C. Barton Gallia County Addison G. A. Barton Gallipolis Julia Boling Alice Meige R. T. Stone Pomeroy Bend West Columbia Virginia Fogelsong Mason Cincinnati Ohio River Dr. Stone

Albert Hysell Dies at 74 in Pomeroy Home

Albert Hysell, 74, died Wednesday at 11 a.m. at his Mulberry Avenue home after two weeks with pneumonia. A former janitor at Sugar Run school and caregiver to area churches, he leaves a widow and no children. Survived by siblings Mrs. John Church and Mrs. Henry Wheeler and brothers Joe and Milton. Funeral at Peace Church Friday at 2 p.m. with burial in Rock Springs Cemetery.

Pomeroy Albert Hysell Mulberry Avenue Sugar Run John Church Henry Wheeler Huntington Joe Milton Thomas Fork Peace Church Rocksprings

Petty Sibling Visits for Appendicitis and Surgery Notes

Miss Kathryn Petty was taken to Sheltering Arms hospital Athens Wednesday evening with appendicitis. She was accompanied by grandmother Mrs. Alice Petty and aunt Mrs. Fred Fultz, along with Dr. McCullough. Nellie Canaday underwent her third operation at 9 oclock Wednesday, with two or three blood transfusions this time. her condition is not encouraging. Mrs. Owen Rust and son Paul shipped household goods to Bucyrus Wednesday and drove to Huntington to visit relatives before moving to their new home. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Triplet and children left for Columbus by auto Wednesday night for several days.

Kathryn Petty Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Alice Petty Fred Fultz McCullough Miss Petty Nellie Canaday Miss Canada Owen Rust Paul Bucyrus Huntington

Browns to Attend Railroad Conductors Convention in Jacksonville

Conductor W. W. Brown and wife left Middleport for Jacksonville Florida where the convention of the Brotherhood of the Order of Railroad Conductors is in session. They plan a month away touring Florida and then Cuba meeting friends in Miami. After the convention they intend to visit Florida.

Middleport W. W. Brown Jacksonville Fla Brotherhood of the Order of Railroad Conductors Brown Florida Cuba Miami Dan J. Sullivan South

Sater Family Plans Summer Abroad From Middleport

Columbus paper reports Mr and Mrs Lowry F Sater and their children Katherine Martha and Richard Sater of 1654 East Broad Street Columbus will sail to Europe June 22 aboard the Carmania. Richard to lead a tour for 30 boys from East Orange New Jersey and elsewhere. Katherine, a Wellesley sophomore, will join later in New York. Mrs Sater formerly Katherine Morhart of Middleport.

Middleport Columbus Lowry F. Sater Katherine Martha Sater Richard Sater East Broad Street Europe East Orange N. J Sater

Parsons Held for Murder After Tin Mill Fight

C Parsons of Millwood West Virginia was arrested in Pomeroy as William Price of Wellsville Ohio died in Toronto Ohio emergency hospital from a fractured skull. Price was said to have been struck with iron tongs during a fight at a Toronto tin mill. Parsons claims self defense.

Pomeroy C. Parsons Millwood W. Va William Price Wellsville Ohio Toronto Price Parsons

Race Around World Hinges on Connection

New York May 4 Ryukichi Matsui races westward toward Elizabeth New Jersey to aboard a tugboat and mail plane links after the Aquitania arrives. Teammate Toichi Araki sails east from Victoria B C toward Tokio and will require tight transfer timing to prevail.

New York U.R Ryukichi Matsui Toichi Araki Cleveland Tokio Araki

Daily Bible School Plans In Middleport

Four classes last year with music and manual training. Committees meet at Heath M B church at 6:30 tonight to finalize plans for a Daily Vacation Bible school for July and August at Central school building. Open to children up to twelve under trained leadership. countywide success last summer.

Middleport Heath M. B

Japanese Move Fresh Forces Toward Tsinan China

Japanese forces and munitions were moved toward Tsinan in China after reports of clashes with Chinese nationalist troops. One Japanese soldier and one civilian were killed, 34 wounded, while Chinese casualties were estimated at 800. The trouble, linked to looting by nationalist troops commanded by Chiang Kai Shek, prompted the Japanese legation to receive radio updates. The Japanese consul, visiting Chiang, was reported missing.

Tokio Japan Tsinan China Japan Expeditionary Tsiwan Chiang Kai Shek Chiang

Victim of Auto in Safety Zone Dies in Cleveland

Rose Pirchner 21, Austrian, died after an automobile crashed into a safety zone injuring several. She had undergone leg amputation surgery. doctors feared the other leg might be removed. Police said the driver who struck her would face manslaughter charges.

Cleveland Rose Pirchner Rose

Dusty Miller Elected to Wilmington College Board

On May 4, Dusty Miller a nationally known humorist lecturer and former editor of the Wilmington News Journal and Journal Republican was elected a member of the Wilmington College board of trustees to fill the vacancy left by David W Dunham’s resignation.

Dusty” Miller Wilmington Thurman Wilmington News-Journal Journal-Repubican Wilmington College David W. Dunham

Circus People No Different From Others In Touring Life

A. A. Windecker of Hagenbeck Wallace sideshow says circus folk lead nomadic lives but many own homes and send children to high school. He notes stricter discipline, altered acts, and a focus on modern, pantomime clowns and driverless autos. Clyde Beattey, 23, is cited as a young wild animal trainer.

A. A. Windecker Hagenbeck-Wallace Athens Windecker Chicago Chillicothe Hagenbeck- Wallace Circus Clyde Beattey Mr. Beattey Sells-Floto Circus

Rixey Ineffective as Cardinals Top Reds 7 5

In St Louis on May 4 the Cardinals outslugged Cincinnati 7 to 5 as Rixey lasted two innings giving up five runs on nine hits including a Walker homer. Donohue relieved with five solid innings. Reds errors helped St Louis build early lead before Donohue steadied the mound.

ST. Louis Rixey St. Louis Cardinals Cincinnati Walker Cardinals Dressen Roettger Isvecsone Purdy Ee Lipo Wang OL Sccvsce Callaghan Hargrave Suthforth Vcsenae W.sccooee Donohue Edwards Lalmcas bPittinger Critz Thevenow Callahan High Frisch Ford Fritz Blades Pipp Bottomley Rhem Hite Rigler, Hart Jorda

Probate Court Records and Inheritance Tax Notice

Probate court issued marriage licenses to Ephrian Hitlan and Effie Van Dyke. to Oscar Buehler and Vivian Starling. to William Thompson and Freda Claxton. Inheritance tax exemption granted for James McDowell estate. Inventory filed for Albert Whitmore Douthit estate. guardianship appointed for William Hollingshead. Contains baseball box score data from Cincinnati vs St. Louis game.

Ephrian Hitlan Marietta Effie van Dyke Athens R. D Oscar Buehler Columbus Vivian Vanita Starling Nelsonville William R. Thompson Farmer Freda Claxton R. McDowell James McDowell St. Louis B. R Roettger Micuso Herbert Kennard Dean Thevenow Pierce Raymond Roegge Rhem Coscosce

After the Matinee the Company Rest and Prepares

The actors survey the city after a matinee then eat dinner and start evening work. After the big show finishes they depart within two hours and look forward to rest and another day of labor.

Luncheon Dainty Patties with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Delicate Patties made from fresh asparagus and mushrooms in a thick cream sauce. Garnish with parsley for a refined luncheon dish.

Traffic Violations Lead to Fines for Two Athenians

Two Athens men were fined by Mayor Moore for traffic regulation violations on Court Street. Co C Bird paid 1 dollar for double parking and Ek E Byrne paid 1 dollar for parking over an hour. Out of town drivers were warned by police as enforcement intensified.

Athens Moore Court Street Co. C. Bird Ek. E. Byrne

Salad with cranberry jelly and cream cheese dressing

A spring chicken accompaniment features thinly sliced cranberry jelly served on lettuce with a cream cheese dressing.

Bootlegging attack wounds circus workers in West Athens

Two circus workers were shot while a group of white men and a resident of Winston-Salem beat another man in Athens. Police suspect bootleggers and a local roustabout, with whisky found at the scene. No arrests were made as suspects remain unidentified.

West Athens Byron Danford Howard

Girl Found Unconscious at Foot of Bridge in Cleveland

Miss Helen Naneth, 24, was found unconscious at the foot of a Cleveland bridge with a fractured skull. She alleged a kidnapping attempt, saying a man assaulted her after stepping from a streetcar, then threw her into a car and dumped her near the bridge. police suspect the attacker mistook her for another girl.

Cleveland U.P Helen Naneth

South ships bees to aid northern beekeepers

Southern beekeepers grow and sell large quantities of bees to northern peers. The harvest challenges include many honey gatherers being destroyed in the cold weather.

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