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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1929

Page

2

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Head of Legion Delivers Address at Courthouse

R G Ingersoll, of Warren, department commander of the American Legion, spoke at the courthouse Monday evening. He highlighted past and future work for disabled World War veterans and urged all who served to remain active Legionaires. The audience included many Legion members and others, and the talk was informative and persuasive.

Legionairé Legionaire

Two Rutland Girls Freed by Probate Court

At a Friday hearing in Pomeroy Probate Court, Virginia and Bernke frover were discharged after delinquency charges. The judge found they had been somewhat wayward but had good grades at Rutland schools, with promises to reform and an older sister to guide them.

Pomeroy Rutland Virginia Bernkefrover J. E. Carleton

Girl Scout Notes and Troop Activities Report

The report covers Troop 3 meetings on Monday April 1 with patrol games and leadership notes for Tenderfoot girls. Miss Townsend led Tenderfoot instruction while Miss Marek oversaw signaling using Morse code and Captain Sison supervised First Aid skills. Plans for an overnight hike and uniform purchases are noted. Troop 4 badges awarded to Mary Anna S Smith Louise Bailey Alice Bardin Hazel Kelly Frances Moler Helen Haskins Sara Mansfield Janet Thompson Goldie Morris Marjorie Wheaton Florence Smith. Upcoming meeting aims for full attendance and progress on First Aid and Tenderfoot topics. Pine Week dates and tests mentioned.

Bluebonnet Miss Townsend Tenderfoot Marek Swags Signali Ins Sison Carolyn Fuller Ikroop Fins Mary Anna S Smith Louise Bailey Alice Bardin dHazel Kelly Frances Moler Helen Haskins Sara Mansfield Janet Thompson Goldie Morris Marjorie Wheaton Florence Smith

Local attorney reflects on court rooms and acoustics

Attorney D I Curtin Reed of Columbus, famed for prosecuting three murder trials in Pomeroy, observes the Federal Railroad case against Khersbach Construction Co in the old temple court. He praises the room’s acoustics and contrasts it with crowded Calumbus and Federal courtrooms.

Pomeroy D.I Curtin Reed Columbus Pomeroy Y Federal Railroad Khersbach Construction Company Old Temple Calimbus Capital

State Officials Gather at Athens Hospital For Mental Hygiene Talks

Officers from 25 state institutions convened at Athens State Hospital Friday to discuss crime prevention and mental hygiene. Griswold urged funding clarity and criticized county jail capacity while new groups of the Managing Officers Association formed to focus on mental hygiene and corrections.

Managing Officers’ Association Athens State Hospital Tr. J. H. Serry H. Griswold Charles Sherwood Department of Public Welfare Ohio Griswold Managing Officers Association Wriday Council On Mental Hygiene Num T J State Department Asherwood Guy T. Williams Cleveland State Hospital Cohrabus State Mooner Davion State Hospital Wo O. Varban Tima Wasnital Ela. Raber Leneview Hospital A. G. Hede Massillon Hosnital A. O. Fardner Tetedolone Hospital GG. Kinron Grand Keiser Fr. F. Damh School Or Blind, PLC Anderson Olin FT. Null Ayt Sailors' Home A. Ti. Harsh Laslanter Royse Margaret Fiton Delaware EL Thom Ohio Penitentiary Averine New Prison T. C. Tenkins Ohio Reformatory MM. Mittendorf Hte Dr. C. HW. Cathoun Due Jreau

Page the Prince musical a senior class hit at Mason Temple

The Page the Prince senior class musical comedy was staged at the Mason Temple with Mary Wilemetta Farmer Lucile Dutton and Helen Wayne McElhinny leading a large cast. Performers included Dorothy Pulte Josephine Curtis David Durst and many others in chorus and cabaret numbers. The production showcased strong acting singing and staging for a community audience.

Indleport Page M the Prince Masonic Temple High Vianant Weadee Mary Wilmetta Farmer Helen Wayne McElhinny Josephine David Durst Mary Wilmetta Heaur Gene Baldwin Jesse Suisher Oliver Jormes Lucile Dutsten Francis Anderson Kermit Wieaman Alice Dalley Gerald Sdewellon Cora Louise Ervin Jen Stewart Clara Belle Bihans Mary Wilemelita Farmer Lucile Dutton Dorothy Pulte Helen Hess Wayne ‘McElhinney Trey Josephine Curtis Paris Mary W. Farmer Eugene Baldwin Jessie Swisher Andy Olver Holmes Frances Anderson Kerrit Wiseman Alles Dathy Gerald Llewellyn Caco Louise Erwin Evelyn Stewart Raysard Clara Sele Bod Cater Sara Louise Scott

Last Gathering of Men’s Brotherhood at Athens Church

The Men’s Brotherhood of the Christian Church in Athens held the year end meeting on Wednesday. A 6 o’clock dinner accompanied the gathering in the church basement where officers were elected.

Christian Church Athens Ei Ie

Pomeroy Officials Return From Columbus Tax Case Hearing

County officials who traveled to Columbus to appear before the auxiliary commission report the required payment and a court appeal is anticipated. Whichever outcome, a winding within a week is expected and a higher court may hear the case. Rain ruined a planned blowout banquet at the Pomeroy Gun Club with portions of the meal served on Thursday and Friday.

Pomeroy Thease Federal Valley Railroad Company Eberstach Construction Company L. G. Wornstell Lathrop Palos New York Central Railroad Rai Read Freeland Jerawds Ik Wir Columbus Aux Commission Pavera Pomenagy Poverey Graumis Lout Mason Landing Inoen Proc- Harvie Onto Guyandadle van Miora Ee River Ignis Yomeroy Bend

Soils Laboratory Tour Across County This Week

The county extension and Ohio Mate University sponsored soils laboratory will visit multiple sites this week. Stations include One Lodi Grange Hall Tuesday May op with farmer samples, Marshfield school Wednesday May 3, Stewart school Thursday May 4, Coolville school Thursday May 9, Amesville school Friday May 10, and York Township Evangelka Friday May 2 at 1 3 p.m. Saubters will supervise the lab effort.

True Soils Iment HH. Johnson Ohio Mate University Lodi Muarshfichl A. Se Widnes Stewart

Death of Dr Thomas Styan Chief Surgeon at Dayton Hospital

Word reached May 4 of the death of Dr Thomas Styan chief surgeon at St Francis Hospital Dayton. He suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Thursday. He married Miss Kate Ohlinger of Pomeroy who survives with one son Thomas Styan Jr. Burial scheduled in Payton.

Ief Dayton Hospital Pomeroy Tere Thoma Styan St. Francis Hospital Dayeton Jie Kate Ohlinger Thoria Tiyan, Jr Payton

Graduates toast at Holzer Hospital ceremony in Pomeroy

May 4 in Pomeroy and Middleport communities report Holzer Hospital graduates led by Dr. Charles E. Holzer receiving diplomas. Names include Mariam W. Daniels, Miss Rudy Kennedy, Miss Karasen, Miss Helen McIntosh, and Naomi Owens from nearby towns.

Pomeroy Holzer Hospital Charles E. Holzer Grace M Kureh Gallipolis Meliss County Mariam W. Daniels Rudy Kennedy Middleport Misa Karassena KK. King Carpenter Helen PR. McIntosh Mason W. War Naomi M. Owens Side Dieport

Sores Legs Home Wearing Guide Advertises Free Book

A garbled ad claims guidance on leg health and healing leg sores. It promises a free booklet by Daserite C. Liens from Milwauka for readers seeking home remedies and vein care tips.

Daserite C. Liens PharmaciBay Milwauk

Tyree Named Pomeroy Assignee for Southern Ohio Gas

Tyree named assignee of Southern Ohio Gas Company with Columbus headquarters by Meigs County Probate Court. Bond set at 5000. Appraisers Caywood Palmer and Webster named. Company operates gas wells and leases in Sutton Township facing causty claims. Richard Dead of West Virginia reports death. funeral plans set for Oak Grove Cemetery with Ewing Funeral Director. First Common Pleas Court case since April 24 appears May 2 involving E Taughner versus I G Fleming on a promissory note of 1325 plus interest.

Pomeboy Maria W. OP. Schrock Columbus Southeastern Ohio Petroleum Company Wins Sroctsa Syracuse Chicago Pro Pomeroy R. A. Tyree Southern Ohio Gas Company Meigs County CW. Caywood C. Palmer R.joe Webster Sutton Township Richard W. Va Tawra L. Hiehard Vriday Pond Oak Grove O'Rlack Funsral- Jirector Ewing Common Pleas Court E. E. Taughner I. G. Fleming

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