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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1927

Page

2

Pomeroy Bridge Hearing Postponed to May 26

Official notice from Pomeroy announces the postponement of the bridge hearing to May 26 at 10 a m in the federal court room Huntington. Lt. Col. George R. Spalding is detailing to attend, with navigation interests urged to participate and submit written statements for the record.

Federal Court Room Huntington Pomeroy Federal Court George R. Spalding U. S. Army Engineers Svar Geo. R. Spalding Corps of Engineers

Auxiliary District Meet Held in Pomeroy

A district conference of the American Legion Auxiliary of Southeastern Ohio met in Pomeroy at the Presbyterian church. The morning session began at 10 oclock with business and a musical program. Out-of-town delegates attended including state president Mrs R P Fogley of Birmingham and first vice-president Mrs H Jackson of Nelsonville. A noon luncheon was served in the church dining room and a display of flags honored the occasion.

Pomeroy American Legionary Ohio Presbyterian Arch Felock R. P. Yfogley Biringham H. Jackson Nelsonville

Trade Homes 3 B. B. Mallory and John Weaver Exchange Residences

In Racine on May 1 B B Marthe the village smithy trades homes with John Weaver. Mallory gains the two story Weaver Residence on Fourth Street while Weaver takes the Mallory residence at Main and Fourth.

B. Mallory John Weaver Racine B. B. Mar Weaver Mallory Fourth Street Main Fourth Streets

Middleport Man Returns After Boat Disaster

An elderly Middleport resident named John Hudson survived a recent transport shipwreck last week. Hudson reached his son-in-law Fred Jackson’s home after the incident in Pittsburgh, where he had been aboard the vessel when it sank.

Hudson Middleport Pittsburgh Bbe John Hudson Middlert Fred Jackson

Two Former Pomeroy Grads Take Over Kerrs Run Station

May 19 at Kerrs Run gas station Lawrence Weed and Waitaoe Allen, both Pomeroy high school graduates, have purchased the business from Herbert Pendergras. The Pendergras family plans to move to Kentucky for Mr. Pendergras to take a mining company post.

Pomeroy High School Kerr's Run Pomeroy Lawrence Weed Waitaoe Allen Herbert Pendergras Pendergras Kentucky Mr. Pendergras

Hem Roid Internal Remedy for Piles Sold at Cline's Pharmacy

Dr Leonhardt reflects on piles caused by internal circulation issues. He promotes Hemroid as a safe internal tablet after testing in 1000 cases. Sold by druggists with guarantee, available at Cline's Pharmacy who offers a full refund if dissatisfied.

Leonhardt Cline

Middleport Banquet and Baptism of Graduation

The Junior-Senior banquet of Middleport High School will be held tomorrow evening at the K of P hall with the Past Chiefs association serving. Sunday evening the baccalaureate exercises take place at Heath Memorial Church with a sermon by Rev Eichinger in a union service of all churches. Captain and Mrs J E Hull sail from Quebec June 1 for a grand tour of Europe including Italy Switzerland Germany France England Scotland and Wales returning late August to visit Middleport.

Middleport Middleport High School K. of P. Hall Chiefs’ Association Heath M. E Eichinger Europe J. E. Hull Quebec Italy Switzerland Germany France England Scotland Wales

Miss Elizabeth Jones Among Graduation Notables

Miss Elizabeth Jones of Middleport High School Class of 1915 and Ohio State University is noted among the graduates highlighted in local coverage. Her education path reflects the era’s emphasis on schooling.

Elizabeth Jones Middleport High School Ohio State University

Phillips Milk of Magnesia Offers Instant Indigestion Relief

Physicians have prescribed Phillips Milk of Magnesia for fifty years to soothe acid and sour stomachs by neutralizing excess acid and easing gas. It helps bowels move without purging and is gentler than soda. Available in twenty five and fifty cent bottles at drugstores under the U S Registered Trade Mark.

Phillips U. S Chariesa H Phillips Chemical Co Charles H. Phillips

Local transfers and move ins reported in town

Last week at Henry Ford hospital training school, Mr. and Mrs. Reham plan to move into the Skidmore residence this week. Mrs. Walter Owens underwent a goitre operation in White Cross hospital Columbus and is recovering. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Tompkins rent the Crazy Davis property and will move in after goods arrive. Mr. Tompkins takes H. C. Russell’s Hobson post. Mr. and Mrs. James Scott bought the Cooper property on Coal street and moved in. Mrs. Clara Murray returns from Columbus to reopen the beauty parlor at the Allen hotel. Mrs. F. B. Smith, daughter Helen, and Miss Frances McClure visited Charleston Tuesday.

Walter Owens White Cross Hospital Columbus E. R. Tompkins A. H. Skidmore Crazy Davis Tompkins H. C. Russell Hobson James Scott Cooper Coal Street Clara Murray Allen Hotel F. B. Smith Helen Frances McClure Charleston

Merritt Returns to Athens County in Coming Year

Will C. Merritt, longtime Rockbridge school principal, accepts the post as principal of New Marshfield school in Athens county with a higher salary. He began his career in New Marshfield and returns to oversee one of the county’s best systems. Merritt supervised The Radio county school paper at Rockbridge, which recently earned statewide honors for service.

Merritt Athens County Rockbridge

Boil Causes Death by Own Action in Kentucky

In Frankfort Kentucky George Riordan fearing pain from a boil took a fatal poison dose, ending his life. Local authorities report Riordan acted alone amid distress over illness.

Frankfort George Riordan

Criflian Leaves $250000 for Church Over Grave

Stourbridge report says James C Criflian wills a $250000 bequest to fund a church built over his grave. The donation aims to ensure a lasting spiritual site in the town. Local officials note the plan aligns with Criflian’s stated wishes and may influence cemetery development.

Grave Stourbridge Eng James C. Criflian

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Mr. Hudson American Legion Auxiliary Southeastern Ohio Presbyterian Church Trade Homes Theorld Phillips Milk Magnesia Ates Henry Ford Hospital Mrs. Reham Skidmore New Marshfield Branchville N. J Frank Barry OTK K The I. Style Kuppenheimer Bunett-Smuth Co Coats Searbury and Rosenwald and Weill Stewart Athens
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