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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1921

Page

8

Hartley Fennimore nuptials brighten Rose Hill

Allen Hartley son of Mr and Mrs Ward Hartley of Rose Hill and Evelyn Fennimore daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Fennimore of Pomeroy wed after a sugar run to town. The couple drove to Gallipolis to marry and returned home to warm parental blessings. Hartley works at Hartley and Bennett shoe store and Mrs Hartley has been an Electric Theatre attendant. They plan to live on the hill.

Allen Hartley Ward Hartley Rose Hill Evelyn Fennimore Harry Fennimore Pomeroy Gallipolis Hartley Hartley & Bennett Electric Theatre

Mortgages Released and Amounts Listed

Mortgage releases show transfers from Wm F McCabe to Theo Ebersbach for 500 dollars J T Rovinson to Sarah A Seyfried for 1500 dollars Cora Winkler to Buckeye Savings and Loan Co for 300 dollars Raymond Michael to W M John for 800 dollars Edgar Stanley to Jesse C D Brooks for 1250 dollars Lovina Faulkner to Buckeye Savings and Loan Co for 1000 dollars

Wm. F. McCabe Theo Ebersbach J. T. Rovinson Sarah A. Seyfried Cora Winkler Buckeye Savings and Loan Co Raymond Michael W. M. John Edgar Stanley Jease C.D. Brooks Lovina Faulkner

Miss Roberts Honored by Ohio University Board

Beatrice Roberts of Pom eroy is chosen a member of the board of control at Ohio University Athens. The seven members are elected by the student body and oversee the weekly paper at Objio.

Roberts Beatrice Roberts Pomeroy Board of Control Ohio University Athens Objio

Wreck at Cook's Gap Involving Ford Coupe

Pomeroy shoe merchant Jacob Zieher reports his son Resener drove a new Ford coupe toward Rutland and collided at Cook's Gap with a non existing object. The car was left badly damaged and the next day found stripped of many movable parts including rear light and accelerator. Zieher laments the loss in a sad tone.

Cook’s Gap Jacob Zieher Pomeroy Resener Rutland Way Mr. Zieher

Pomeroy High School Carnival Impresses Community

The Pomeroy carnival drew large crowds with a noon street parade through Pomeroy and Middleport featuring about 50 automobiles and mounted displays. The high school event, staged across three floors of the building, was described as spectacular and well attended.

Pomeroy High School Pomeroy Middleport

Staged Carnival Delights 200 Students Perform in Auditorium

A lively carnival showcased 200 students in action hand, foot and voice with continuous attractions and booths. Dozens of minates and theatrical programs filled the auditorium as proceeds are split among four classes for their treasuries, with forecasts suggesting several hundred dollars raised.

Mr. Cherrington Departs for Consular Service

Edwin Cherrington left Gallipolis yesterday for New York City and will sail May 11 on the White Star liner Cretc for Genoa Italy to join the American consulate. Last winter he spent months in Spain and France on government business and the year before served with the American consulate at Omsk Siberia.

MR. Cherrington Edwin Cherrington Gallipolis New York City Cretc Genoa Italy Cherrington Spain France Omsk Siberia

Mothers Day Programs Planned Across Pomeroy and Middleport

Sunday schools in Pomeroy and Middleport announce Mothers Day programs for tomorrow morning. Middleport churches including Baptist Methodist and Christian host services. Presbyterian church aims to have all mothers present led by Mrs Edgar Ervin. Simpson M E church in Pomeroy features Harry Smith as interpreter with recitations as part of the program. Souvenirs and auto transportation for the aged and infirm are provided.

Pomeroy Middleport Presbyterian Church Edgar Ervin Simpson M. E Harry Smith

Stork Ahead as Births Edge Deaths in Athens District

In April Athens city, Athens township and Canaan township recorded twenty two births and twenty three deaths. The higher death toll stems from fifteen deaths at Athens State hospital, suggesting more people die than are born in the district.

Athens City Athens Township Canaan Township Athens State Hospital Stork Reaper

Great revival meetings draw crowds at Millfield

Millfield Ohio May 7 Evangelist Dr Clarence Mitchell conducts large attendance services with 52 conversions so far The Millfield baseball team joined last night sermon on How to play the game fair Mothers Day program will be held at Church of Christ at 10 30 am Dr Mitchell to preach The Un pardonable Sin at 7 pm Citizens from nearby villages attend enthusiastically

Mitchell C. E Sunday Creek Valley

Local natural wonder yields ready oil near Pomeroy

The Oil Hollow spring near Pomeroy is a natural oil source used by farmers for farm machinery and by motorists to oil up. Fred High, a local farmer, reports using the oil for four years in his automobile, noting the spring’s age at over ten years.

Cincinnati Post Pomeroy Fred High

Thelma Jarvis v William Jarvis Divorce Case Heard

Thelma Jarvis accused William Jarvis of having a living wife at the time of their marriage in common pleas court this week. Judge Mille took the case under advisement.

Thelma Jarvis William Jarvis Common Pleas Court Mille

Thrift Campaign Results Reported for Pomeroy Schools

Weekly summary shows first week results by school with enrollment and deposit figures. Kerrs Run reports 107 entrants 54 deposits 51 percent with 25.27 dollars. Sacred Heart 88 entrants 44 deposits 50 percent with 21.63 dollars. Sugar Run 275 entrants 127 deposits 46 percent with 287.83 dollars. Central 245 entrants 97 deposits 40 percent with 40.19 dollars. Coalport 80 entrants 31 deposits 39 percent with 3.55 dollars. High School 196 entrants 72 deposits 37 percent with 41.18 dollars. Mason West Virginia 200 entrants 46 deposits 23 percent with 10.71 dollars.

Pomeroy Kerrs Run Sacred Heart Sugar Run Central Coalport Mason, W. Va

Ohio renames power to fix intercounty highways

The Ohio Legislature empowers the State Highway Commissioner to complete or repair intercounty roads with state funds if local authorities fail to cooperate. The bill aims to address the Main street problem between Mercy and Middleport, a heavily traveled, poorly paved highway. Pomeroy Council met, delaying taxi and truck franchises, ordering culvert openings, and debating a $34,000 bond issue to cover obligations. Leo J Byrnes seeks permit to build a retaining wall on the levee for sand and gravel storage.

Ohio Mercy Middleport Pomeroy Lashey Mutual Electric Co Wood Athens Leo J. Byrnes

Fixer Burns Seen in Chicago Amid World Series Inquiry

Bill Burns, one of the alleged fixers in the 1919 world series scandal, appeared in Chicago on April 7 and met with lawyers for Tan Johnson, president of the American League, as the inquiry proceeds.

Chicago Bill” Burns Tan Johnson American League

French design electric car weighs under a hundred pounds

Report describes a French designed electric automobile weighing less than 100 pounds carrying two children.

Mother's Day Unified Service at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church announces a unified Mother’s Day service at 10 15 A M led by Pastor C A Homer Smith. Each mother attending will receive a white carnation. A welcome is extended to all mothers not elsewhere attending. The Young Peoples Society meets at 6 00 P M.

First Baptist Church C. A. Homer Smith Young Peoples Society

Japanese Patent Aids Sailboats With Wing Stabilizers

A Japanese inventor patents wing like devices extending from the sides of sailboats to steady them in rough water and help keep them erect.

Chicago police shield upgrade for siege standoffs

Chief Fitzmorris outfits the Chicago force with portable steel shields featuring bullet-proof glass windows and small openings. Officers can thrust revolvers or rifles through the openings to assault barricaded criminals in fortified houses.

Chicago Fitzmorris

Mechanics of Springs and Fasteners in New Vehicles

A description notes hardened steel rollers placed between leaf springs to boost resilience and dampen road shocks. It also mentions a spring backed collar button that secures a button hole wear and offers adjustability of a neck length.

Largest steam driven hoist installed at Michigan copper mine

The largest steam driven hoist in the world has been installed at a Michigan copper mine to raise ore and waste rock from deep underground, marking a milestone in mining technology.

Michigan

Rock Transport Speeds At 2200 Feet Per Minute

A report notes a heavy rock load moving at a rate of 2200 feet per minute. The fragment suggests rapid conveyance of bulk rock in a mechanical operation, with no additional context or entities identified.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hartley-Fennimore Rita Higley First Christian Church Charles Schaeffler David Johnson E. D. Murch Majestic i TecNighti James B Yendryy Majestic Concert Orchestra Hugo Ballin East Lynne Dr. Mitchell Paris Astri M. E Columbia Jimmy Aubrey Brera Hoot Gibson Vanity Fair William Duncan Opera House Uman Hai Haties Federck Fe T Pryce Dillon Jos Rost D. W. Griffith Auspices of the “Friendship Circle Athens High School Eiricraft Pickus Black Deering Hart Anna Q. Nilsson William S. Hart Lambert Hillyer Williams. Hart Directed By Doe August Dorothy Dalton W. W. Beaver Majestic Theatre International Bible Students’ Association
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