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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1929
Page
2
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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