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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1927

Page

2

Legion Auxiliary Holds a Meeting in Pomeroy

A large attendance marked the semi annual Southeastern District conference of the American Legion Auxiliary at the Presbyterian church in Pomeroy on Thursday. The program featured welcome remarks by Mrs. Helen E Zieher and a suite of musical performances, followed by a luncheon and afternoon sessions with reports from chairs and department officers. delegates enjoyed the town’s scenery and hospitality during their visit.

Ruth Mc‘Croba RR. PF. Trogiey Birmingham Helen E. Zeiher Marietta H. Thomas R. H. Jackson Nelsonville Lee Moore Newark Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend

POMEROY MAN ESCAPES VINTON BRIDGE CRASH

Pomeroy resident John Schaaf escaped injury when the Vinton covered bridge collapsed into Raccoon creek while workmen repaired it. The old span, deemed unsafe, will be replaced with temporary repairs and traffic detours via Ewington or Wilkesville are in place.

Pomeroy John Schaaf Vinton Raccoon Creek Ewington Wilkesville

Engineer Relates Narrow Escape in Flood Area

Pomeroy May 20 engineer George Rea recounts the steel tow Eugene Dana Smith battling flood tides to save a cargo worth about 1.5 million dollars. A fierce night storm drove the vessel onto cottonwood trees. seven miles from land at daylight, the crew reached shore safely and delivered the tow before returning north to Huntington.

Pomeroy George Rea Steel Combine Eugene Dana Smith Mminersville Mr. Rea Mariner Huntington Rea

Langlotz Travel To Funeral Of Mrs Fisher

Mr and Mrs Langlotz traveled to Charleston to attend the funeral of Mrs Albert Fisher who died at a Charleston hospital on Wednesday. Jacob Fisher of Lincoln Hill, the father in law of the deceased, was also summoned to the city on Wednesday.

Charleston Pomeroy

Familiar figure at Middleport dies Wednesday

Sheffield Allensworth longtime Middleport resident died Wednesday evening at his brother William Allensworths home. He leaves a sister Val Kob of Pittsburgh. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Sheffield Allensworth Middleport Sheffield Allensworth William Lensworth Val Kob Pittsburgh

Cremation Planned for Local Jeweler's Brother

May 20 in San Francisco Dr H. Sanborn last brother of H. Sanborn the local jeweler died. Funeral services were held Tuesday and the body cremated. Ashes to be brought back to Middleport for burial.

Middleport H. Sanborn San Francisco Dieport

Doctor Weds Former Middleport Woman to Marion Man

Dr Cheatham formerly of Middleport and resident here for Miss Ida Ibuyn’s illness married Pairbanks of Marion. The report notes the wedding in a brief society notice from May.

Middleport Marion Man

Middleport Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Moves

Mrs Fisher Russell and baby from Muskogee Okla visited extended with her parents Mr and Mrs R M Grogan. Ed Bennett and family moved this week from Fred Shifler property on Mill street to the Handley property near Pythian park. Mr and Mrs Cecil Wise Bradbury announce birth of a daughter born Sunday. Mrs Walter Harris entertained her Five Hundred club on Second street Wednesday afternoon. Charlie McKinley recently moved from Middleport to Addi-

Middlepory Fisher Russell Muskogee Okla R. M. Grogan Ed Bennett Fred Shifler Mill Street Handley Pythian Park Cecil Wise Bradbury Walter Harris Second Street Charlies McKinley Middleport Addi

Automobile Used by Andrew Kehoe in Bath School Bombing

The wrecked car associated with Andrew Kehoe is shown. Dynamite in the vehicle was detonated by a rifle shot, triggering two basement charges at Bath's school.

Andrew Kehoe Bath Mich

Illness Reported As Son Of Local Family

Miss Margaret Ball, who spent winter with Mr and Mrs Tom Longstaff and attended school, left Wednesday to spend the summer with her father Harry Ball of Nelsonville. The son is reported seriously ill.

Margaret Ball Tom Longstaff Harry Ball Nelsonville

Alumni Banquet Closes Commencement Week Exercises

Glouster reports the commencement week concludes with an alumni banquet at Red Men’s hall and a Lamborn pavilion dance. A class of 27 received diplomas at the high school auditorium, with addresses by Superintendent John R. Patterson and diplomas presented by H. L. Holter and C. B. Dillon.

Daughters of Civil War Veterans Meeting Time Change

The Glouster group announces the Daughters of Civil War Veterans meeting has been moved from Monday afternoon 2 o clock to Monday evening 7 30 at the Red Men hall.

Glouster The Daughters of Civil War Veterans Red Men's Hall

Good Kiwanian Described by School Official

John Patterson of the Athens schools spoke at the Kiwanis meeting after delivering the commencement address. He described the essentials of a good Kiwanian and noted the similarities to the Rotary club where he serves. Plans show sixteen members intend to attend the Inter-Cities meeting in Zanesville next Thursday with departures from the depot square.

Glouster John Patterson Athens Kiwanis Patterson Rotary Club George Whipple Joe Miner Trimbie Zanceville Depot Square Zanesville Trimble Church of List Dr. May Florence Andrews

Local greetings and visits across Ohio towns

Mrs. Rolland Rambo and Mrs. Charlies Williams are listed as visitors and guests. Mrs. D. J. McKinley returns from Camp Chase and visits relatives in Cleveland Grovenort and Summit Station with comments on the trip.

Rolland Rambo Dayton Charlies Williams Columbus Summit Station D. J. McKinley Camp Chase J. L. Link Cleveland Grovenort

Williams Dies Former Glouster Resident at Rendville

George Williams 67 a former Glouster resident died at Rendville Wednesday evening. The body was brought to Glouster and taken to the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Poe on Spring Street. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the First Baptist church with Rev Geary of Wilkeford officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood cemetery. He leaves two children Mrs Poe of Glouster and William Williams of Columbus.

Glousteriun Rendville Glouster George Williams William Poe Spring Street First Baptist Church Geary Wilkeford Maplewood Cemetery Williams Mrs. Poe This City William Williams Columbus

Bath schoolyard temp morgue frames grim flying trial

A historic report recalls a dramatic airborne test at Bath Michigan with Lindbergh referenced as a grim figure facing a 30 to 85 hour mission. The narrative emphasizes looming danger and slim rescue chances, portraying the pilot as somber and resolute before the flight.

Plains High School 18 Diplomas Issued In Commencement

The Plains high school held commencement exercises with eighteen graduates. Dr. G. H. Bing of Ohio University delivered the class address. The Plains community orchestra provided music as C. Porter awarded diplomas. Rev. I. P. Day offered the invocation and benediction. Cake and lemonade followed. Attendees included Cora Ferrer and many others.

Chauncey Plains High School The G. H. Bing Ohio University Athens Community Orchestra of the Plains C. Porter Board of Education I. P. Day Plains Church

Campaign kickoff for Christian Endeavor at First Christian

Chauncey May 26 A campaign to boost membership and attendance opens at the Christian Endeavor society meeting of the First Christian church in Chauncey. Miss Jeanette Palmer and Miss Ruth Fiske named captains. contest runs to the last Sunday in August with a banquet for the winning side.

Rita Smith Lucy Nye Miss Palmer Esther Fiske Lucilie Bradfield

Mrs W Hines Improving After Burr Oak Auto Crash

Mrs W Hines of Burr Oak is slowly improving from injuries suffered in a Sunday automobile accident. She sustained cuts bruises and a severe nervous shock and has remained confined to bed. Her son W D Hines of this city visited Burr Oak yesterday to see her.

Reverend Russell Plants Preaches in Chauncey

The Rev. Russell Plants of Heights West Virginia preached last night at the Independent Holiness church in Chauncey. He will preach again this evening at 7 26 o clock as announced.

Chauncey Russell Plants Heights W. Va Independent Holiness Church

Mrs Sadie Blackford Hosts Methodist Girls Club

Mrs Sadie Blackford entertained her class of girls of the Methodist Episcopal Sunday school Thursday evening at her home in Mill street. Music and games were enjoyed and refreshments were served. Those present were Luella Syx Frances Harvey Faye Dowler Florence Fielder Alberta Cline Mary Blackford Lorene Blackford Forest Myrtle Beatrice Myrtle Elsie Oliver Ethel Graham Freda Graham Juanita Jones and Mrs Blackford.

Sadie Blackford Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Mill Street Luella Syx Frances Harvey Faye Dowler Florence Fielder Alberta Cline Mary Blackford Lorene Blackford Forest Myrtle Beatrice Myrtle Elsie Oliver Ethel Graham Freda Graham Juanita Jones Mra. Blackford

Youthful Mail Pilot Enroute to Paris Flight

The article describes Charles A. Lindbergh preparing for the New York to Paris flight. Crowds gather at Roosevelt Field as Lindbergh, confident and focused, takes off with a full fuel load. Aides and rival pilots observe, while precautions aim to keep the crowd away from the lone flyer.

Roosevelt Field Roosevelt Lieut. G. ©. Neville Bert Acosta Byrd America Paris Lindbergh the Lucky New York Lindbergh

Midol promises quick relief for menstrual discomfort

An ad touts Midol as a harmless tablet that acts directly on menstrual pains, claiming relief in five to seven minutes and lasting twelve hours or more. It emphasizes non narcotic, heart safe effects and a 60 cent price in a slim aluminum box.

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