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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1927

Page

2

Four records fall at Pomeroy high school meet

Pomeroy May 1 A threatening morning gave way to ideal weather as Pomeroy high school conducted a field and track meet at the fair grounds. Four records were broken led by Ralston Russell in running broad and high jumps and by Roush in the 120-yard high hurdles and Wiggins in the 220-yard low hurdles.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Fair Grounds Ralston Russell Roush Wiggins Blaetmar Hodge Compton Qualls Reuter Bailey Burris Blazewick Davis Russell Beards Chase Blaettnar Griffith Phillips Wirgins Weed Bobe Fontana Blaec'tmar Qualis Wiggine Ebersbach

Talks on Safety at Middleport Schools

Conductor W W Brown of the New York Central lines spoke to Middleport schoolrooms on safety near railroad tracks and at crossings. The American Railway Association promotes this seven year old program teaching children to avoid careless, thoughtless, or indifferent behavior to prevent accidents.

Middleport American Railway Association W. W. Brown New York Central Lines Brown

Pomeroy Bridge Hearing Set With Dravo Notice

W A Compton a Kiwanian and county commissioner received a Dravo Contracting notice stating the Pom eroy Bridge hearing will be held before the United States engineers in Huntington on May 1. Engineers will survey the site and data will be sent to Washington for final site approval based on navigation and traffic needs. A Kiwanis committee will attend the Huntington meeting next Thursday.

Pomeroy W. A Compton Kiwanian Committee Dravo Contracting Company Pittsburgh Pomeroy Bridge United States Huntington Washington Pomeroy Kiwanians

Fourth grader David Matthews Wins Spelling Honors

A GOOD SPELLER MIDDLEPORT, May 10. David Matthews, a fourth grade pupil under Miss Bartels, earned an honor certificate in recent spelling contests. He also won the same honor in the third grade last year.

Middleport David Matthews Miss Bartels

Evans couple wed by Justice Pomeroy in courthouse office

Lee Oldham 22 and Inez Smith 21 of Evans West Virginia received a marriage license and were married by Justice Pomeroy in his courthouse office.

Justice Pomeroy Lee Oldham Evans W. Va Inez Smith French Court House

Largest Chorus In Local Musical Promised

Middleport high school presents Her Song at the Masonic Temple with a chorus of over one hundred girls. The Bobbed Hair Baby chorus features two sections and includes Eleanor Lansbury Frances McClure Caro Louise Ervin Mary W. Farmer Ruby Wise Helen Smith Ruth Hawkins and Hortense Wessa among others. Performances run tonight and Wednesday in the town.

Middleport Middleport High School Masonic Temple Eleanor Lansbury Frances McClure Caro Louise Ervin Mary W. Farmer Ruby Wise Helen Smith, Jr Ruth Hawkins Hortense Wessa

Babies of Tomorrow list of names includes many young mothers

A long roster of mothers and young women appears under the caption Babies of Tomorrow. The list features Marilyn Mc Ghee Betty Lighter Janice Coll ins Edna Gillis Eileen Van Cooney Eva May Fugate Betty Moore Mary June Roush Mary Crary Donna Howett Imogene Might Dorthy Call Ruth Call Betty Wise Dorthy Sauer Marie Louise Sprouse Dorothy Higgenbotham Kathleen Siders Emma Jean Lowry June Hartley Bernice Taylor Betty Kimes Olivia Reed Betty Cook Esther Gilmore Louise McKinney Mary Jean Bailey Doris Bailey Roberta Howell Betty Bachman Ella Mae Owens Ruth Darst Vivian Vance Bettie Fisher Helen Mankin Katherine Waugh Wada Reichman Isabel Davis Melissa Hennesy Eva Reuter Virginia Stanley Lois Diles Phyllis Diles Frances Hoffman Ruth Maxine Smith Evelyn Walburn Katherine Jean Lama Jean Faulkner Jean James Mary Eunice Hennesy Mary Gilmore Margaret McBride.

Babies of Tomorrow Marilyn McGhee Betty Lighter Janice Collins Edna Gillis Eileen van Cooney Eva May Fugate Betty Moore Mary June Roush Mary Crary Donna Howett Imogene Might Dorthy Call Ruth Call Betty Wise Dorthy Sauer Marie Louise Sprouse Dorothy Higgenbotham Kathleen Siders Emma Jean Lowry June Hartley Bernice Taylor Betty Kimes Olivia Reed Betty Cook Esther Gilmore Louise McKin

Fox terrier visits ice cream parlors for gum heists

A lively fox terrier owned by Dr. Jane Gilliford has developed a habit of visiting local ice cream parlors to retrieve and chew gum stuck under chairs and tables, a curious new behavior noted in Pomeroy.

Mrs Lippincott Returns From Marion Convention

Mrs. E. K. Lippincott returned home last evening from Marion where she attended the Ohio Federation of Women's clubs convention as a delegate from the Pomeroy Shakespeare club. She was accompanied by her aunt Mrs Arnold who entertained her during the stay.

Tom Thumb Play Scheduled at Local M. E. Church

Corning May 10 The Tom Thumb play will be presented tonight at the M E church rather than the high school auditorium. More than thirty children take part and the revival of the production from years past is said to have created a sensation. Several visitors from Detroit and local residents spent the day with families here.

Corning M. E

King and Daugherty wed at St Bernard’s Corning

Will King and Helen Daugherty were married Sunday evening at 8 30 o clock in St Bernard s parsonage Corning. The groom is part of the Eine family and the bride is the daughter of Mrs John Daugherty both of Corning.

Corning Will King Helen Daugherty St. Bernard's Parsonage Father Robben Chris Eine John Daugherty

St Bernard Seniors Entertained at Zanesville House Party

Seniors of St Bernard's high school were entertained over the weekend at a house party hosted by Mrs Mary Stouts in Zanesville Ohio.

Corning St. Bernard's High School Mary Stouts Zanesville

Illness Strikes 4 Year-Old Helen Luke in Corning

Corning May 19 Helen Luke four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Luke has been seriously ill with pneumonia for four days and shows no improvement.

Corning Helen Charles Luke

Local Bank Cashier Recovers From Gall Stone Operation

George Rogers, a former Corning resident now living in New Lexington, is recovering at Mt. Carmel hospital after gall stones surgery. He previously served as cashier at the First National Bank in New Lexington.

Corning George Rogers Mt. Carmel Hospital Rodgers New Lexington First National Bank

Pan Leonard announce birth of daughter at Corning

Mr and Mrs Pan Leonard announce the birth of a 1% pound daughter in Corning on May 16.

Corning Pan Leonard

Mrs Henry Visited Sister at Grant Hospital Sunday

Mrs. M. J. Henry visited her sister in Grant hospital on Sunday, according to local personal notes.

Howard Morgan Carl Swartz Betty Columbus Harry Morgan Grant Hospital

Bayer Aspirin Ad Claims Brand Authenticity

An advertisement asserts Bayer Aspirin is genuine only when the Bayer Cross appears on the package or tablets. It claims proven safety by millions and physician endorsement for over twenty five years addressing colds headaches lumbago rheumatism neuritis toothache and neuralgia with tablets in 12 count boxes and larger bottles sold by druggists.

Bayer

Ohio Farmer Thanks Tanlac Gains 12 Pounds

John F. Meizhen of Dayton Ohio credits Tanlac with restoring his health after years of weakness loss of sleep and stomach trouble He reports then sleeping well eating freely and gaining 12 pounds since starting the tonic Tanlac is advertised as nature s own remedy sold by druggists with over 46 million bottles sold

John F. Meizhen Leonard Street Dayton Ohio Tanlac

Birthday Broadcasting Palette Across Major Radio Stations

A rundown of WOC and other stations celebrating anniversaries with elaborate music programs and guest acts. Listings include WOC anchored by Mrs. A. P. Griggs and various schedules for WLS WCCO WEAF WIZ KDKA WGN and more detailing concerts talks and ensembles through the evening.

Radio Schedule Fragments on Eastern Central Time Stations

A fragmented listing shows a dense slate of early 1930s radio programs across Eastern and Central time zones. It names stations like WPG in Atlantic City and WEAF in New York with varied lineup of dinners, orchestras, talks, and musical features, plus mentions of WBAL Baltimore and KDKA Pittsburgh among others.

WPG Atlantic City Chelsea Orchestra WPG Ladies Chalfontes Haddon WLW Cincinnati Castle Farm Formica Orchestra WSAI Rex Collison WEAF WTAM Cleveland Allen Theatre Revue Detroit Wcx-Wujr Red Apple Club New York United Press Baseball Ritz Quartet Fikins Orchestra Freready Cavalcade Janssen Waz Frank Cole Commodore Roger Kahn KDKA Pittsburgh WJZ Poer WOY Schenekctady oh—Reports Aats Ollie Vettru Harmony Twins WLAF

Rip Van Winkle at National Sighs Opera Company

The National Sighs Opera Company presents Rip Van Winkle on Wednesday May 11 at 7 p. m. eastern. Additional radio picks include WCAE 7 p. m. eastern Russian Revenue and other station lineups across KFI WCCO WHAS WLW WSM WRVA with various musical programs and choral ensembles.

National Sighs Opera Company Onednesday WCAE KFI WCCO WHAS Central Kentucky Choral Society WLW

Surprise Birthday Honors Mrs Keirns at Hooper Ridge

Mrs S L Keirns of Hooper Ridge surprised her mother Mrs Adaline McDaniel with a Sunday party. A noon cafeteria dinner served to numerous relatives and friends including Adaline McDaniel Harvey Wolf Lew Morris John McDaniel T M Keirns Don Kasler Clinton Brown 8 L Keirns Charles Simons Donald Green Irvin Wolf Ernest Linscott George Keirns Richard Delbert Don Edmond Kasler Glen Siebert McDaniel Nellie Sayers Mae Ada Eileen McDaniel Eleanor Alice Esther Frances Keirns Doris Easter Odessa Opal Brown. Centerpiece featured carnations and Easter lilies.

L. Keirns Hooper Ridge Adaline McDaniel Harvey Wolf Lew Morris John McDaniel T. M. Keirns Don Kasler Clinton Brown

Unavailable Presence of Ezra P. McDaniel Noted

The article mentions Ezra P. McDaniel of North Liberty, Indiana, as unable to attend the event, with reference to Mrs or others sending snapdragons in his place. The fragment indicates a social or ceremonial context around flowers and attendance.

Ezra P. McDaniel North Liberty Ind

Ruth Snyder Given Mental Strain After Murder Verdict

Long Island City May 10 Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray were found guilty of murder in the death of Ruth Snyder's husband. Physicians fear mental strain from the trial may affect her mind as she awaits sentencing for execution in the electric chair.

Long Island City N. T U.P Ruth Snyder

Verdict in First Degree Trial Ends With Collapse

In a first degree murder case a verdict carrying the death penalty was reached and Mrs. Snyder collapsed in her cell, becoming hysterical and entering an epileptic state when examined by two doctors.

Women 30s Compete With Flappers for男 Eligible Males

Chicago May 9 beauty expert Edyth Diedrich says women between 30 and 40 outpace flappers aged 20 in contests for male favor as society eyes evolving standards of attraction.

Chicago Edyth Diedrich

Sean McKeon Named Quartermaster General of Irish Army

Dublin reports Sean McKeon once a blacksmith becomes head of the Irish Free State army. The appointment places McKeon at a key leadership role within the military establishment.

Dublin Sean McKeon Irish Free State Army

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pomeroy Meet Harry Ninnis Debs Mars Goodman Frances Goodman Philip Goodman Michigan Goodman Clarence Kelly Glouster Pat Robinet Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Charles Reese William Williams Granite City John Alfonso Potter Bennett Nelsonville W. G. Bennett Rogers Recovering Tanlee Chas, C. Millikan Optometrist Masonic Building Chauncey - Glouster Oy Gees Sg UC Wwoc Davenport U. P WOC W0oc A. P. Griggs WLS MPLS ST. Paul W&m Nashville K. T Andrew Jackson Eveready Hour National Cavaliers Rip van Winkle National Light Roa Company Wiz Commodore Orchestra John B. Kennedy U. S. Army Band Sodentainers Maxwell RCA Radiotrans Astor Orchestra WCAF Covato Ipana Troubadours Beaux Arts Quartet WGY Schenectady van Curler Orchestra Remington Bana Tadio Musicale WGN WLIB Ensemble Sam ‘N’ Henry WAR Atlanta Bohemian Orchestra DePaul Giee Club Magic Eye Robert Planquettes Rip Van_ Winkie Washington Irving London WBAF WLIT WRC KSD WBAL Baltimore Statler Orchestra Heermann WSATI South Sea Islanders Dumbly Melody WEAO Neil House Stainbrook Quartet Wcx-Wir Waldorf/Orchestra United Tales of Scheherazade Moment Musicale Ipana Troubadours Weaf York OPERA Isaac Wilson Chauncey, Ohio S. L. Keirns Mrs. Snyder III Edyth Fletcher Athens Messenger
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