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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1927
Page
2
A capacity crowd filled the K of P Hall for the class play All Aboard. The production drew praise as humorous and well staged and an encore performance was slated for this evening.
John R. Weese, 80, was killed when struck by a street car in Syracuse while crossing from his son's home to his own. Mort Wiggins operated the car from Racine. Police believe a blinding automobile headlight caused him to step onto the tracks. Weese, a Civil War veteran of Company K, 187th Ohio Infantry, leaves relatives including a son-in-law of the Nease Brothers grocery.
Mrs Emma Griffin 69 died at Chester West Virginia at her son Frank Griffins home. She was born in Meigs County and lived in Pomeroy for years also residing in Tuppers Plains. Her husband Isaiah Griffin died in 1910. Survived by three sons one daughter and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral and burial in Chester West Virginia.
Donald M. Evans, 19, drowned near Millwood four years ago when he fell from the fan tail of the steamer Senator Cordill. Administrator W. A. Postlewait settled damages suit against Shippers' Packet Co out of court this week. The final payment amount was not disclosed.
Gus Stout was brought in from near Bashan by Deputies Welker and Lewis on a failure to support his 11 year old daughter. His wife recently won a divorce and alimony in common pleas court amid property settlement dispute. A hearing before Justice French is set for tomorrow.
F A Winget of the Tuppers Plains high school faculty left Pomeroy Wednesday evening by auto for Wetumpka Alabama to spend a month with relatives. He will camp along the route and is traveling alone.
Mrs. Glenroy Ewing hosted a Tuesday dinner at Lincoln Hill with guests Mrs. Avery Roberts Mrs. Clarence Naylor Mrs. Irving Karr Mrs. Purley Karr Mrs. Ida Karr and Miss Florence Gladys and Marcia Karr and Mrs. Glenroy Ewing. Mr and Mrs J H McFarland hosted a Wednesday dinner for L J Heiner Mr and Mrs Allen Underhill and Mr and Mrs J H McFarland.
The 1927 Saga high school annual in Pomeroy sold out within an hour after going on sale at the high school. It exceeds 100 pages with photos and embellishments, covering history, activities and personal mentions. It is dedicated to Principal Clifford J. Rhodes for promoting beauty and character. Francis McKee is editor and James Russ is business manager.
May 6 dispatch reports Frank McClure, formerly of Harrisonville, told relatives his ranch near Keensburg, Colorado, suffered a large fire destroying a double garage, a brood of 690 chicks, seed potatoes, a cream separator, and other farm equipment. His auto survived. the blaze is believed caused by the brood er.
Owen Robinson soloist and his sister Mrs. William Murray were heard on a Huntington broadcast. The pair, former Middleport residents, are niece and nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Rust of Fifth street.
Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Mossman left for Lansing to drive back a new car. Mrs. Ben Erwin of Charleston arrives for a few days with her daughter Mrs. Will Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Skidmore go to Charleston for the summer. Mrs. L. E. Saunders of Columbus visits hometown friends. J. H. Shumaker of Charleston visits his son Charlies here this week. Henry Cooper and family relocate from Vine Street Sauer property to McCormick property on Second Street.
George Race Western Union manager in East Liverpool has purchased a $19,000 home and moved in with wife Mrs Race and their baby Georganne. Mrs Race formerly Miss Lucille Hill of Gallipolis.
Gregory Mulleavy a Detroit infield prospect traveled with the Chicago White Sox today. Manager Schalk observed his work and decided to give him a trial.
Coach Peden's Ohio Bobcats face Wittenberg in Springfield for their second clash of the week after a win over Denison. Lefty Parfoot starts for Ohio with Swearingen behind the plate, while Lutheran pitchers Barr and Manns contend for the mound. The meet includes strong field events with Bayless, McKinley, and Agostinelli among key Ohio performers.
Coach Bill Herbert leads Ohio to Cincinnati for a dual meet with the Queen City Bearcats. Bearcats hope to repeat recent firsts while Ohio bets on weight events and distance runs with Hudson and Macklin among the key competitors.
Marietta brings a fast lineup to the American Legion ball park Sunday at 2 30 pm to test Glouster. Simms and Sprague will pitch for Marietta while Grimm Barstow and White form Glouster’s battery. New outfielders join the visiting squad as Sunday Creek Valley aims for a strong showing.
The American League results show Washington defeating New York 6 to 1 and Boston beating Philadelphia 3 to 2, with Detroit 3 over Chicago 2 and Cleveland-St. Louis postponed due to rain. In the National League, New York 4 over Brooklyn 1 and St. Louis 4 over Pittsburgh 2, while Philadelphia-Boston and Indianapolis-Kansas City games were postponed by wet grounds. The American Association reports Columbus 19 Minneapolis 2 and Toledo 6 St. Paul 1, with Indianapolis-Kansas City also postponed.
Hornsby clubbed a seventh inning homer with two on to break a tight game as the Giants defeated the Brooklyn Robins 4 to 1. Burleigh Grimes earned his first complete victory for New York. Umpire Emmett Ormsby faced Philadelphia anger for ruling Ty Cobb foul and later ejecting Simmons.
Chicago reports Prince Shmuel Khanima heir to Assyria throne joined spring practice at the University of Chicago. He announced he will try for a Big Ten letter and is a candidate for fencing and track teams as well.
Ohio Wesleyan will compete in the first dual track meet of the season against Miami University at Oxford on Saturday. The event marks the bishops first season test under coach as Ohio Wesleyan seeks early points in the Midwestern rivalry.
A barn on Mrs. C. E. Deans farm in Carthage township about 20 miles from Athens burned Wednesday around 1 pm. Renter Herman Findling could not explain the cause. Two cattle, hay and grain, harness, and the barn were lost. estimated damage over $1000 with partial insurance.
Frankie Genaro of New York loses the flyweight title to Poul Wilkes Barre, Pa. in a seventh round foul. Genaro is escorted from the ring by police as the crowd threatens him.
In Everton England a wild wolf hound has slain more than 566 sheep in six weeks across the district. Local farmers report the animal moved through fields near farms causing heavy losses and prompting calls for action to protect flocks.
James Ferguson William Ferguson and Fritz Fouts returned Wednesday evening from a motor trip through the southwest visiting Texas and Oklahoma. Their southbound journey was delayed a week in Memphis by high water. They traveled in a flivver which appears ready for more jaunts rather than the scrap pile.
Corning report notes Miss Marjorie Foraker attended a Kiwanis club minstrel show in New Lexington on Thursday evening locating the event in the local social calendar.
Inl charged James O. Ralty with speeding when the case opened in court a day after he died in an auto crash the previous day.
Athens high school track team heads to Gallipolis for a regional meet with eight schools from southeastern Ohio and two from West Virginia. Coach Harold Wise discusses improved times after practice with Ohio State and local rivals, highlighting standout performances in sprints, distance events, discus, and field events.
Ray Mitchell of Philadelphia won a decision over Ben Martineau of Canada across eight rounds in a boxing match held in Philadelphia. Martineau struggled with reach and speed as the judges scored in Mitchells favor.
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