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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1922

Page

10

Pomeroy Council Plans Wharfboat and Levee Upgrades

Pomeroy council meets to approve about 185 ordinances including a plan for a wharfboat and a fixed levee along the landing with a 60 dollar yearly fee to maintain the levee. Debate over sidewalks at Greycliff works and Oliver Bradbury prompts resolutions. Cap Lyons seeks higher telephone rates, with a Columbus trip planned to oppose him. Also a five year Mason & Pomeroy ferry franchise approved and funds from the automobile license tax allocated for street repairs. Junior rat hunts organized with two teams and a banquet planned August 1.

Pomeroy Greycliff Co Oliver Bradbury Cap Lyons Elm Beegle Wheeling Seventh Street Board of Health Thomas Fork Charter Oak Mines Wyllys Hill Lincoln Hill Ownes Place Cap. Lyon Ohio Utilities Commission Joshn Sauvage Reed Columbus Middleport Greyel‘s Kerr's Run Greycliff Unce Taylor Stark Mulberry Avenue Democrat Mason & Pomeroy Pomeroy Levy

Lawsuits Filed in Common Pleas Court Here

Several new common pleas actions are listed. R A Miller Lumber of Middleport sues Uncle John Lyons for 383.83 for lumber used on an unfinished building at Race and Second streets. Miller Rubber of New York seeks 215.92 from Frank Foley and Minnie D Steinbauer on a cognovit note. Ex Sheriff J A Willock as executor sues for judgment and foreclosure against Julia Barnett Laura B E Willock J A Willock Rosanna Willock William L Willock Susan Willock Eber B E Willock Rose Willock Mary Willock and Rosanna Elizabeth Willock a 12 year old minor.

Common Pleas Court R. A. Miller Lumber Company Middleport John Lyons Miller Race and Second Streets Miller Rubber Company New York Frank Foley Minnie D. Steinbauer J. A. Willock W. V. Willock Julia Barnett Laura BE. Willock Rosanna Willock William L. Willock Susan Willock Eber BE. Willock Rose Willock Mary . Willock Rosanna Elizabeth Willock

Whealdon family mourns as twin deaths occur in Delaware

In Delaware Ohio Dana Whealdon learns of his mother's death just as his 13 year old son dies in a traffic accident while a funeral procession leaves his home. Nearby Chester and Minersville figures are named along with burial details at Minersville Hill cemetery. A second item notes the formation of a high school Parent Teacher club and the Hobbs will naming Cora Hobbs and Clara Thornberry as equal beneficiaries with Mrs Hobbs appointed administratrix.

Dana Whealdon Delaware Ohio Almyra Whealdon Chester Mr. Whealdon Maria Baer Edward Baer Minersville Christie Walter Minersville Hill Cemetery Samuel Hobbs Middleport Cora Hobbs Clara Thornberry Hobbs

Logan Hook and Hoop Club Luncheon and Club News

Mrs. Charles Lappen hosted a one o clock luncheon for the Hook and Hoop club at Mrs. Easterling's home with eighteen guests at small tables. Roses as centerpieces and a needlework session followed the roll call on current events. Boxing show contracts have been signed for the Logan Athletic club event.

Charles Lappen Hook and Hoop Club Easterling Logan Athletic Club

Local fighters set for Friday at Moose Hall

Lilly Gibbs of Columbus faces Ted Carrigan of Logan in a ten round main event. Jack Boze of Lancaster meets Don Johnson of Nelsonville in six rounds. Blackie Leadbetter wrestles Jakie Bloom in six stances. Joe Clark of Lancaster battles Skinny Rope of Nelsonville in six rounds. The card moved to Moose Hall from the fair grounds due to weather.

Moose Hall Lilly Gibbs Columbus Ted Carrigan Logan Gibbs Carrigan Jack Boze Lancaster Don Johnson Nelsonville Boze Johnson Blackie Leadbetter Jakie Bloom Joe Clark Skinny Rope Fair Grounds

Local residents visit Columbus and Logan events

Mrs. George Goulding and Mrs. Willie Thurness visited the capital Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wrightsel and son Marl and Mrs. John Keller were Columbus guests Friday. Mrs. Bert Stedem, Mrs. John Monahan and daughter Helen visited Columbus Thursday. Conrad Wein of Murray City spent Thursday in Logan on business amid miners awaiting developments. Elizabeth Remple hosted a five table Logan Bridge club, with high scores by Mrs. Harry Ambrose and Mrs. Harry Watson. attendees included numerous local residents. Judge Brook Shell of Lancaster will speak at the Kiwanis meeting next Tuesday. no subject announced.

Helen Turnbull W. C. Weaver Oliver Hartley Jacob Elberfield George Nye Frank Chapman Garland T.heclub George Goulding Willie Thurness Sam Wrightsel Marl John Keller Columbus Bert Stedem John Monahan Helen Conrad Wein Murray City Logan Elizabeth Remple Logan Bridge Club East Main Street Harry Ambrose Harry Watson Attedance E. E. Campbell Will Strentz Robert White A. K. Smith Wiley Thurness Frank Blasius Fred Rochester Byron Wolle Judge Shell Co. W. Pettit Kiwanis Club Judge Brook Shell Lancaster

Murray City High School Holds 1922 Commencement

Commencement exercises for seventeen graduates of Murray City high school were held Friday evening at the opera house. Principal speech was given by Prof. Kennard of Athens, with Supt. A. Butcher of Logan in attendance.

Murray City High School Opera House Kennard Athens A. Butcher Logan

Methodist Calendar Sunday Services and Messages

The calendar lists a 9 AM Sunday school session and a 10 50 AM preaching service with the sermon on Over coming Adversity The 6 30 PM Ep worth League and class meeting precedes a 7 30 PM preaching service on One Day at a Time Aprenti

Epworth League

Song Service Begins Evening Worship

A nary song service opens the evening worship with a chance for everyone to choose a favorite song. The public is cordially invited to attend.

Alumni Supper and Lodge Activities Highlight Evening

Alumni and students gathered Thursday at Ohio University for a supper with Prof. McKinnon outlining the university’s immediate aims and support for the Alumni Memorial fund. Logan Commandery began its degree work with 17 candidates, while a dinner by the Eastern Star preceded and a gun club shoot drew participants despite weather. Gamma and Beta Phi Sigma activities and a ritual banquet at Mrs Easterling’s home followed.

Ohio University M. McKinnon Martzolff Bryan Mack Heinlein Ward Township Logan Gun Club Bade White Gano Starr Fritton Beta Phi Sigma Ralph Moore Geo. Thorne

Union Miss Nettie Watkins Rescues Pupils From Picnic

Marshfield offered local drama when a leading citizen and a road supervisor argued over a mud hole. Fox Andrews tried to free himself, then Hunter appeared and a single round ensued. Denton Cooper of Athens visited relatives. Athens dodges Ford dodges around town.

Nettie Watkins Marshfield Fox” Andrews Hunter Denton Cooper Athens

Sunday Morning Church Program Laced With Light Humor

The note details a lively Sunday school program at a local church with humorous anecdotes about shaving mishaps and vehicle troubles. It mentions Frances Steinmeyer of Athens visiting, comments on events along Morris Avenue, and a playful riff on the town’s scenery and “bumps” on Court Street, ending with a nudge about special senses needing a shock.

Frances Steinmeyer Athens Morris Avenue Cyrus Chesser Gladys MecHarg Alva Chesser’s Blue Ridge Mountains Court Street

Alpha Phi Alpha Campaign Encourages Go to School Drive

The Ohio University chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha marks its fourth annual go to school movement. Members visit high schools to reach prospective students and promote higher education and citizenship.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Ohio University

Go-To School Movement Addresses Nearby High Schools

This week Charles W Warfield Edgar W Barrer Harry R Jefferson and Hobart W Dandridge spoke at nearby West Virginia high schools. On Sunday May 21 a program at Mt Zion Baptist church will promote the go to school movement with music and speeches and all are invited.

Rong Charles W. Warfield Edgar W. Barrer Harry R. Jefferson Hobart W. Dandridge West Virginia Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Last Day for Showing The Mistress of the World Final Chapter

The article notes the last screening of the fourth chapter titled Saved By Wireless in Paramount's The Mistress of the World is at the Opera House this evening. It urges patrons to attend to complete the saga.

Paramount Opera House Hyatt Service

Also Mentioned on This Page

Order of American Mechanics Charles McName Bernice Durst Double Trouble Baer Clinton Webb THE Ei Fier Relessth ODD Fellows Vavel Wireless Oregon Bridge Club the Messenger Printery Co Lawhead J. W. Blair Logan Commandery Knight of Malta Lancaster Commandery Templar Eastern Star Order M. H. Cherrington Blaine Johnson Scott Breeky Abe Sunuel Dane Nice Motor CO State St Columbia Harold Lloyd Featuring Lee Shumway Snub Pollard Timken Gage Auto Co Logan, Ohio Abd Ar Ajestic Shirley Mason Majestic Concert Orchestra Anita Stewart Kitty Bess B. Dennet Company Eliable Sfo Higley Bible Class Millfield Miners’ Relief Fund Lewis W. Sanders Mgr M. E. Charch
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