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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
2
In Middleport the Masons held their lodge in the old temple for the last time and moved their charter to a new second floor hall. About fifty to sixty attended as belongings were relocated and the old carpet and piano were slated for sale or removal.
William Folan of Rutland received a half century jewel from Shade River Lodge at Chester a milestone marking 37 years as a member. Folan, a longtime shoe repairer, remains active at his bench while fellow jewel recipients include W A Race A P Ashworth Henry Knopp and Morgan French.
May 9. State highway director advertisements show large planned spending in Meigs County this summer. Cement highway along the riverfront estimated at $187,261.70. Guard rail on the Hester Reedsville Road 1,840 feet at $1,271. Resurfacing the Pomeroy Marietta Road 9.6 miles at $9,225.64. Bids to be opened at Columns on May 14.
Henry Knopp 91 in Snowville Bedford Township fractured a hip after a fall while walking near Recon Wall. He has voted 17 times for Democratic presidential candidates since 1860s with previous hip fracture two years ago. Doctors expect recovery. Mrs Alfred Elberfeld returned home from Holzer Hospital after tonsil removal operation.
A testimonial recalls a former scarecrow-skinny woman who gained weight after using McCoy's Tablets. The ad promises a 5 pound gain and health improvement within four boxes or a full refund, and directs readers to Cline Pharmacy or any drug store.
Controversy over who will be appointed to the Meigs County Board of Elections to fill a Republican vacancy. Under the new code, appointees serve until May 1, 1932, with four year terms beginning January 7, 1930. Democratic member Charles Mullen is already named. Republican choice remains undecided.
The Rev Loren L Magee a former Pomeroy Methodist Church pastor died of heart disease at his home in Huntington Park California He served as pastor in Columbus Portsmouth and other towns He married Nellie Stewart Jones of Parkersburg and is survived by his wife and two stepsons both in California
Middleport residents prepare for next Tuesday evening as District Deputy Eva Van Dyke of Athens visits Menzs Temple No. 153 Pythian Sisters for an inspection and planning session.
The New York Central Athletic Association Band performed Tuesday at the Masonic Auditorium in Middleport. Mr. Darst announced the program from the platform, and the audience enjoyed a clever and well arranged show. Rodney Sanborn contributed several numbers to applause. Local men performed well and visitors from Pomeroy added to the entertainment.
Petty thieves broke the rear window of the A. H. Wandell poolroom on Tuesday night. Police say the focal boys are suspects. They stole candy cigars cigarets and a small change from the cash drawer. The heaviest loss was the broken window.
J. K. Sovith is in Chicago for a week attending the fuel association meeting of the New York Central Liner.
Mrs J K Smith and her sister Mrs Frank Knopp spent Wednesday in Nitro with relatives. A letter from Mrs St H Hordel in Chicago says her daughter Miss Selizaveth remains in a critical condition. Mrs G W Anderson visited Columbus Tuesday. Mr and Mrs PD A Howell left Wednesday for McConnelsonville to visit his sister and family. Mrs M C Hobart and sister Mrs Petty were in Parkersburg Tuesday. Sidney Sanborn of Ironton attended Fred S Flussell's funeral and stayed with his brother Oscar Sanborn. Kk W Osborne of Bucyrus is visiting old friends. Mr and Mrs Peart McKnight and others attended the funeral of little James Moore in Syracuse Wednesday. Mrs Hetussell returned Thursday to Toledo. The Loyal Berean Class met with President Lawrence Reed presiding and planned to nominate officers from the floor next meeting. Mrs Mary Dawson, aged 82, left Wednesday for New Lexington to visit daughter Mrs Elizabeth Jenkins and attend commencement exercises.
In Meigs County the Crow family battle continues with local corn pullers dwindling resources. County vouchers show four days of payments totaling 153 heads at 25 cents each, amounting to 47.25 dollars as authorities brace for more costs.
Mrs. Edward French and Mrs. A. B. Mandley will entertain members of the Christian Church Missionary Society in the parlor of the Allen Hotel Thursday evening. Dan Jenkins, the grandson, will be among the graduates.
May improvement work targets the north facade of the Fred Crary brick building in Middleport. The second floor will be converted into a modern and up to date flat, signaling a redevelopment of the property.
A front entrance on Second Street opens a large airy room with Veilduns in the fret floor area. When completed it will become a fine business room and enhance the corner's appearance.
The families of Ernest Rose age 37 from Morning Star and Mt. Carmel have traveled to Akron where Rose, ill with slim hopes of recovery, resides with his wife and children. Rose is a son of Lewis Rose and Ina Holter is daughter of Stanton and Mrs Holter. The Holter family and relatives left for Akron today.
The funeral for Mrs Maria Schoenlein who died in Philadelphia will be held at St Paul Lutheran Church in Pomeroy at 2 oclock Saturday afternoon. Attendees from Pomeroy at the W H Dre funeral in Harrisonville included W I Reed Wyatt G Plants George B R Nye Bert Smith and County Commissioner Walter Sespcion. Judge W Crow heard the divorce guilt trial of Kim J Halsey against John L Halsey and took the case under advisement. Continued on Page 6.
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