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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
10
A Pomeroy Bend miners rally at the opera house discussed union relief funds and curtailing small mine operations. C W Kitner of the Veterans Bureau will visit Red Cross HQ May 15 to consult with ex service men.
National American Legion Auxiliary president Mrs Hobart will visit Middleport Friday to inspect the local auxiliary and meet members. Rev V D Beery and Elder C F Corwin attend the Presbyterian general assembly in Des Moines after leaving Athens Presbytery. A $75000 suit against John R B Lindsey was noted earlier. Asbury Linscott, age 57, died in Columbus after forty years with streetcar and Columbus Rail & Light.
Through popular subscription a new baseball park is prepared in Racine. Land was secured from Miss Emma Pickens beside the Star mill in the town's upper end. The first game vs Thomas Fork is set for Sunday May 21.
The Pomeroy Middleport Kiwanis Club received its charter Tuesday evening from Judge Roy Williams of Sandusky, with Governor Polling of Mansfield represented. Delegations from Pt. Pleasant and Parkersburg attended, Parkersburg presenting a banner. A dinner for about 150 followed at the Tewksbury restaurant, with musical numbers by the Pomeroy male quartet and solos by Mrs. Roscoe Fowler and Liston Fultz. Judge Williams delivered an impressive speech, noting Willis-like oratory. he is a candidate for Supreme State Judge. The club anticipates strong future community work.
Mrs Russell Berlin and Mrs C F Ackers planned a birthday surprise for Mrs M H Cherrington. The party was at the Cherrington home on Wednesday evening with many friends, eight tables of players, and refreshments served. Mrs Blaine Johnson presented a beautiful gift on behalf of the guests.
Fragmentary note describes a first treaty involving Chir and opening its ports to foreign powers. It mentions the year 1842 and a signing date, with limited context on parties or terms.
Logan health officials and local clubs plan a county wide crippled clinic at the high school building on June 22 pending doctor availability. About 20 persons are expected for examination and a follow up meeting will arrange county club participation.
county health duties mockingly misstate fly control and tooth cleaning while describing the heart as two fists long. another answer credits John Brown with laying out Hocking county in 1851. the sample papers, though funny, indicate overall strong performance compared with the state.
County game protector notes flagrant violation as James Hall reports three ring necked pheasants raised from state distributed eggs. Hunters in a touring car shot the birds near Hall’s home and fled. The incident prompts calls for enforcement and punishment under the law. Eastern Star Sewing Circle bids farewell to Mrs. Gutliph and gifts her a cut glass bud vase before she moves to New York State.
The local management plans a winning season and will add players. Rutherford, who caught last year, was signed to handle receiving duties and will play next Sunday versus the reorganized Lancaster club. Fuller will patrol center field, Bresnen will pitch, and with favorable breaks the team could shine.
A. Deneman was arrested by Officer Farbeann Tuesday for driving his Overland sedan at a speed unsafe for the public. Mayor Koppe ordered a five dollar fine plus costs.
P. D. Sloan was named as service director by Mayor Koppe on Wednesday to fill the vacant position. Sloan's appointment signals a shift in city administration and aims to improve municipal operations.
Following the resignation of C. A. Wharton, Sloan was chosen after several names were mentioned. He assumed his new duties Thursday morning and previously served two terms on the county board and as supervisor of road building for the county.
Local families hosted visitors over the weekend including Mr and Mrs Vernon Greenies and guests John Michael Gilbert Michael and family Elza Michael and family. Miss Evelyn Warner, a Bliss College student, to spend a few weeks at home. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs Emer son Haning near Athens and others including Mr and Mrs Carl Chase Mrs Dorothy Snowden and Glen Haning, and Mrs Mary Paynter with her son. Mildred Lee returned to Millersport with Janice Lee after staying with grandparents Seldon and Mrs Bradfield. Dell Jewell and Lash Jewell hosted visitors as Edith Greenlee spent time at home.
Amesville Url and Loring Fleming spent Saturday and Sunday with grandparents near Amesville. Will and Ross Marquis were with sister Sarah Copeland. Myra and Louise Linscott visited Athens Saturday. Edward Moore traveled to Athens Saturday. Mrs Warmster of Waterford visits sister Dakley Moore for weeks. Miss Zuella Knowlton of Broadwell visited Mrs Mary Linscott Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jess King and children visited Jerseyville relatives Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs A B Chrisman attended the ball game at Amesville. Charley Moore made a business trip to Amesville Sunday afternoon.
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