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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1927

Page

10

Pomeroy Courtship and Wool Sale Update

The Pomeroy report notes a marriage permit for Frank A. Clark and Edna Smith in Columbus where the couple will wed. It also covers a major shipment of Ohio wool to the Ohio Wool Growers Cooperative through Columbus warehouse, with first car lots from Wyandot county and sales anticipated to exceed four million pounds this season.

Ohio Wool Growers’ Cooperative Association Columbus Meigs County Farm Bureau L. B. Palmer Wyandot County Palmer

State Meet Held at Pomeroy Shoots of Men in State

May 7 at Pomeroy the registered state meet drew participants from Columbus Circleville and Parkersburg. J H Kirby of Columbus won honors with high scores while competitors included C J Rader L G Gribble and others from Pomera and surrounding areas. Another state meet is planned at the same place on July 4 with continued events throughout the season.

Pomeroy J. H. Kirby Colum Columb J. C. Rader Circleville Harry K. Starr Logar L. G. Gribble Pomera Cochrane Char

Couple Returns to Town with New License

A couple driving into town obtained a new license on the day of the visit. Local observers noted the scene at the town dock where the pair appeared well‑dressed and in good spirits. No further details were reported about their license or purpose.

Camp Grounds to Host Summer Meetings and Events

POMEROY May 7 The Union campgrounds near the Mason New Haven pike in the valley are set to host many gatherings this summer. Sunday schools from Union and New Haven plan a Fourth of July celebration with hopes to invite Bishop Bell as a speaker. The calendar includes a July 17 camp meeting and faith gatherings July 19 20 21 with the West B church, the Bush reunion, the Roushes gathering, and the Graham day school convention tied to church events.

Pomeroy Teol Theachers West B Jon Grahamdar School

Youth Killed in Mine Accident Shocks Town

A young worker from Buchtel, who came to the area a few days ago, was killed in a mining accident near Devilhole on a Saturday morning. Ralph C. OY and Stalter were among those alerted and the body was brought to a local home for identification. A carpenter arrived at the scene shortly after.

Buchtel Ralph C.oy Loucsh Thia

Queens of Water Entertain Gotham Mrs King Divorce Suit

Mrs. King sues for divorce from Tom Stivers and seeks equitable division of joint property. The petition alleges neglect support infidelity and a substantial estate held by Stivers. The case, filed in the county probate court, names their four children and asks for relief pending final judgment.

Ith King Tom Stivers Ntimany Equitable Division BR. Stanbery Hord Dan King Aaron Stivers Ploise Inez Geneva Cecil Rsburg

Freight Conductor Indicted On Carrying Concealed Weapons

Mason May 7 A freight conductor on the Great Lakes and Ohio railroad is indicted on charges of carrying concealed weapons. The case involves alleged threats and a dispute with a passenger named McDonald. Prosecutors say the conductor fired after a quarrel aboard the train, and authorities report the incident occurred days after a prior dispute.

Mason William More and Ohio Railroad Donald Tetart Marain Williams Po Charith

Portland man charged with possessing property for liquor making

Clint Catheran of Pomer faced Probate Judge Hoberts on Friday for possessing items intended for liquor production. He was found guilty, fined 3509 and costs, and ordered to the workhouse until costs are paid. Bondsman E. O. Taggart posted bond for Ravenswood connections. three day appeal window granted.

Pomeroy Clint Catheran Pomer Hoberts Posse Cotheran A. D. Tussell Common Pleas E. O. Taggart Ravenswood T Ohrosh Othae Tinally Cigs

Editor Dies Recalled by Local Residents in Pomeroy

The obituary notes editor George A. and publisher of a local paper, connected to the Stivers family and Thomas Wacrees lineage, remembered by relatives who were former residents of Pomeroy. The fragment hints at ongoing local recollections and a prominent editorial legacy.

Pomeroy Bairlingehopping George A. & . Lt Ening G Ivers Gunette Henry Stivers Tes Molin Thomas &T Wacreesmo

Miner Hurt in Hines Mine Accident at Pomeroy

May 7 report from Pomeroy states Val Reuter suffered a broken leg and head laceration in a second word accident at the Hines mine Thursday afternoon. He was transported by Ewine ambulance to Holzer hospital in Gallipolis for treatment.

Pomeroy Val Reuter Hines Hes Ewine Holzer Hospital Gal- Hpolis

Fugate Wins Clerk of Election Board Chosen

In Pomeroy Ohio on May 3 the election board reorganized with G M Thomas named chief deputy and Frank Fugate Jr chosen clerk after a coin toss ended a deadlock between Klocs supported by Democrats and Fugate backed by Republicans. A memorial day drive asks Meigs county soldiers to assemble at the village hall at 12:80 wearing uniforms. Mr and Mrs Ta H Burke of Co Tambus visit Mrs Burke’s parents. Two men Joseph and Dete La Glouster were fined 25.60 each for orderly conduct Friday.

Pomeroy Election Board G. M. Thoma Frank Fugate Klocs Pugute Meigs County Vilage Hall Ta H. Burke Co Tambus Iwo Ab Joseph Dete la. Glouster

Parks Cannot Pay Debts as Prohibition Reader Fails

Unclear OCR text reports A Parks unable to cover debts as Sebastian S Kresge linked chain stores and magnate readers are mentioned. It notes Lhens county fault Saturday and Henry Williams made the o vost with learning today.

A. Parks Sebastian S. Kresge Prohibition Llenry Williams

Young performers present magical concert at Ewing Hall

About twenty children aged ten to fifteen join in a magical entertainment staged by the Junior Music Club in observance of National Music Week. The event, the fifth in the college of music Ohio University program, featured piano voice and violin pieces.

Jembers Muste cm Ewing Hall Auditoriun College of Music of Ohio University Detroit Midh Alful

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