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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1926

Page

2

State sues Brocalsa Chemical for compensation sum

Meigs county Common Pleas Court saw the state sue Brocalsa Chemical on Pearl Karr s behalf for 659.31 alleging injury while working there months ago. Karr had been awarded 459.54 by the state workmen s compensation board, and the company which lacked state insurance funds was ordered to pay the amount with a 50 percent penalty for late payment.

Pomeroy Meigs County Common Bleas Ohio Pearl Karr Brocalia Chemical Pany Poon Brocalsat Karr State Board For Workmen’s Compensation Bro e@ Brocals

Will of Jasper A Rutherford Probated in Pomeroy

The will of Jasper A Rutherford late of Carter was probated by Judge Oberts. The will allocates $100 to Lausner. The remainder of the estate goes to his widow Mallie Rutherford, with Mrs Bessie A Strong named in the distribution.

Pomeroy Jasper A. Rutherford Carter Oberts Lausner Bessie A. Strong Mallie Vutherford

Pomeroy Couple wed in probate court ceremony

Harry Finfrock a Uniontown miner and Helen M. Weaver a Pomeroy telephone operator married in the probate court rooms on Tuesday. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Walter C. Jones. Mrs. Finfrock is the daughter of Elmer W. Weaver Sr.

Pomeroy Harry Finfrock Uniontown Helen M. Weaver Walter C. Jones Finfrock Elmer W. Weaver

Middleport High School Banquet Highlights Evening Dance

The junior senior banquet at Middleport High School took place at the K of P hall on Second Street Wednesday evening. A specially arranged program preceded dancing with music by the Boilermaker's band.

Middleport Middleport High School K. of P. Hall Second Street Gancing Boilermaker

Charm School play by P H S seniors to be staged tonight

Pomeroy reports the P H S seniors will present The Charm School at the K P hall this Thursday evening. Charles E. Shank directs with rehearsals praised as surpassing past years. advance ticket sales are strong and a large audience is expected.

Judge undecided on sentences for three murder defendants

Pomeroy May 6 Judge A P Miller said he had not decided when he would sentence Richard Rhodes and John Shorty Bryant found guilty of first degree murder and John Hedricks who pleaded guilty. Hedricks and Rhodes asked for a minister. Rev F O Weed visited and prayed with them for over an hour.

Pomeroy Ironton A. P. Miller Richard Rhodes John “Shorty” Bryant John Hedricks Hedricks Rhodes F. O. Weed

Grandson of Judge Roberts Dies in Pittsburgh

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Clinton Roberts of Pomeroy died in Pittsburgh from pneumonia after whooping cough. The two months old boy was a grandson of Judge Cora B Roberts. Mrs Roberts traveled to Pittsburgh for the obituary period.

Pomeroy Clinton Roberts Pittsburgh Cora B. Roberts

Stop Itching Skin with Zemo Treatment

One dependable remedy relieves itching and cleanses the skin. After the first application of Zemo irritations pimples blackheads eczema blotches ringworm and similar skin troubles fade. Zemo banishes eruptions and leaves skin soft and smooth. Non-greasy and fast drying may be used during the day. Small 60c large $1.00 from your druggist.

Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter D A R Postpones Meeting

The Return Jonathan Meigs chapter D A R postpones this week’s meeting to May 14 at the home of Mr. R. W. Finsterwald for the annual election of officers.

Pomeroy Jonathan Meigs R. W. Finsterwald

Middleport Literary Club Ends Year With Closing Program

The Middleport Literary club met at Mrs. Frank Bean's home in Rutland on Wednesday for the final gathering of the year. A special closing program was arranged to mark the year's work.

Middleport Middleport Literary Club Frank Bean Rutland

Judge Miller Holds Court After Ironton Visit

Judge A. P. Miller traveled to Iron ton yesterday where he will preside in court. Lester Fauber Frank Mathewa and Dave Mills attended funeral services for Mrs. Mary Smith in Polka W Va. A N Kriener and G A Shucs returned to Newark ending a business visit. Ben Morris went back to Langsville after a two week stay. Mrs H E Cooper and Mrs Mark Jenkinson of Middleport visited Columbus Wednesday. Miss Mary Moore and mother plan to move from Rutland to the Fred Crow apartment on Main Street Pomeroy. Mrs James E Tracy went to Tulsa Okla Tuesday for sister Minnie B Hilands illness.

Lester Fauber Frank Mathewa Dave Mills Polka W. Va Mary Smith A. N. Kriener G. A. Shucs Newark Ben Morris Langsville H. E. Cooper Mark Jenkinson Middleport Columbus Mary Moore Mother Rutland Fred Crow Main Street Pomeroy James E. Tracy Tulsa Okla Minnie B. Hiland

Par ent Teacher Association Plans Final Meeting

The Plains PTA will hold its last meeting of the school year Friday May 7 at 7:30 PM in the high school gym. The program by first three grades precedes a talk by Dr W A Matheny of Ohio University. Election of officers closes the event. All parents and interested citizens urged to attend.

the Plains Parent Teacher Association of the

Nearly Forty to Graduate at Glouster High School

Glouster Ohio will graduate a class of thirty nine as commencement exercises set for May 27. Walter Bliss of Columbus will deliver the address. baccalaureate sermon May 23 by Rev. D. L. Browning. Class play May 20 and 21, alumni banquet May 28, and alumni dance March 29 at Lamborn Pavilion.

Glouster Glouster High School Walter Bliss Columbus Ohio D. L. Browning Methodist Church Lamborn Pavillion Marie Smith Evelyn Harper Violet Headley Grace Wolfe Wahnetta Zimmer Wanda Williams Edithe Wolfe Everett Leadbetter Hugh Sweeney Rachel Birtchner Elizabeth Logue Walter McDaniel Sanford Love Walter Nichols Jimmie Gengerelli Helen Carr Permelia Banfield Garnett Johnson

Matthews Child Has Tonsil Adenoids Operation

Mrs. E B Matthews and her daughter Martha Jean returned from Columbus after Martha Jean underwent an operation to remove tonsils and adenoids.

Glouster E. B. Matthews Martha Jean Columbus

Richardson Furniture Opens Corning Store on Main Street

Richardson Furniture of Glouster opened a new store in Corning on Main Street in the former Quality grocery building. The business, opened Wednesday, carries a complete line of standard furniture and also offers a line of musical instruments.

Glouster Richardson Furniture Company Corning Main Street Quality Grocery

Mrs Don Burt and Son Jimmie Visit Wapakoneta This Week

Mrs Don Burt and her son Jimmie of Wapakoneta are in town this week visiting relatives and friends, sharing news of their travels and catching up with local residents.

Don Burt Jimmie Wapakoneta

Mrs Bart to Visit Athens with Catherine Daugherty Kin

Mrs Bart and relatives including Catherine Daugherty plan a Sunday gathering then travel to Athens for a brief family visit before returning home.

Mrs. Bart Catherine Daugherty Mr. Bart Athens

Mothers Day Program Set at Greens Run Church

Greens Run church youth group plans a Mother's Day service next Sunday morning with youth-led program and communion not included. Remembrances will be given to each mother, with special gifts for oldest, youngest, most children, youngest child, and oldest child present. A goal of 35 mothers is set. The Taylors Ridge church is interiorly improved and to host the 2:30 p.m. service on Mother's Day.

Glouster Greens Run Taylors Ridge

Methodist Trimble class meets at Morrison home

The Lotus Sunday school class of the Trimble Methodist Church, led by Mrs. J. F. Jon, met at Mrs. A. J. Morrison’s home. Officers elected: Ella Morrison president and Edéra Lantz secretary treasurer. Attendees included Maxine Sands, Anna Kloh, Lucille Orme, Thiera Compton, Dolores Compton, Nettie Brown, Connie Brown, and Hilda Dehmann. Next meeting set for the first Tuesday in June at Mrs. N. T. Brown’s home. Guy Russell of Middleport and Katherine Kellner of Jacksonville were married October 3, 1925, in Wheeling, West Virginia. Mrs. Russell formerly taught in Jacksonville schools and the couple will reside in Middleport.

Lotus Methodist Church of Trimble J. F. Jonas A. J. Morrison Ella Morrison Edéra Lantz Maxine Sands Anna Kloh Lucille Orme Thiera Compton Dolores Compton Nettie Brown Connie Brown Hilda Dehmann N. T. Brown Guy Russell Middleport Katherine Kellner Jacksonville Wheeling, W. Va Russell

Calendar notes place February ahead of other months

The record lists February as the strongest month for radio conditions with March January and November as the next best options. It emphasizes February as the primary period for favorable radio conditions.

Startrite Chick Food Ad Promotes Chick Growth

An old advertisement from Chauncey Feed Co and allied mills in Chauncey Guysville and Albany Ohio touts Startrite Chick Food as a complete chick diet. It claims materials are ground grain with balanced fiber and a specific acid content for baby chicks and higher growth.

Rae Chauncey Feed Co Chauncey, Ohio Guysville Milling Co Guysville Ohio Albany Milling Co Albany

Trimble Grange Holds May Meeting With Readings and Fun

May 6 report from Glouster shows Trimble Grange held its monthly session with a literary program led by Mrs. C. H. Boudinot. Readings stories jokes talks and stunts entertained members and refreshments followed. Trimble Grange plans to meet May 9 then attend evening services at the Christian church in Trimble.

Trint _ grange C. H. Boudinot Trimble Grange Christian Church Trimble

Woman praises Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

A reader testimonial from Michigan to Alaska extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring health after long illness. The letter claims the remedy helped with fatigue and work, inviting others to try it. The ad notes the product has been used for over fifty years.

Lydia E. Pinkham B. Pinkham Lansing Mich Lydia FE Pinkham Marie Ilfama Ketchikan Alaska Michigan Maine Oregon Connectcut California Lydia BR

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