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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1922

Page

12

Memorial Day Observance In Pomeroy Middleport Area

Patriotic and fraternal groups join the G A R and American Legion in a Memorial Day plan. Ex veterans meet at the Armory at 8 09 A M to ride to Kerrs Run for a short service in memory of Charles Bumgardner Kinney Thompson and Lewis Daniels. Parade from Port to Beech Grove cemetery at 9 A M features graves decoration band songs prayers address and taps with floral donations collected at Whaley Dental Rooms Court Street.

Sinish American War Veterans Drew Webser Amercan Legion Omercy Legion Armory Kerrs Run Rev. Bridwell Charles Bumgardner Kinney Thompson Lewis Daniels France Portroy Beech Grove Cemetery America American Legion Tars Whaley Whaley Dental Rooms Court Stret Drew Webster Post R. W. Schwegman

Old Citizen Dead at Kerrs Run aged 68

Philip Kreiselmier died at his home in Kerrs Run late Tuesday evening. Survived by widow and four children Mrs. Walter Malone Columbus Mrs. Claude Mitchell Pittsburg Mrs. Perry Grover Marion and William Kreiselmier. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 PM Enterprise U B Church with burial Pine Cemetery.

Philip Kreiselmier Kerrs Run Walter Malone Columbus Claude Mitchell Pittsburg Perry Grover Marion William Kreiselmier Enterprise U. B Pine Cemetery

Power Failure Strikes Pomeroy as Miners Strike

The Forest Run plant powering Pomeroy and nearby utilities shuts down after union members reject a check off. Great Lakes Coal Co cannot deliver full service and only plans limited daytime supply. P&M Electric and O.R.H.R.&P. rely on Forest Run. prolonged closure would halt streetcars, electric machinery, and lighting citywide.

Pomeroy Bend Pomeroy Forest Run Great Lakes Coal Company Great Lakes Company P. & M. Electric Company O. R. H.R. & P. Company

Brot Back for Burial

The remains of Homer Smith who was killed at Steubenville reached Pomeroy last night and were escorted to Rockspring home of Mrs. Fanny Smith for the funeral this afternoon.

Homer Smith Steubenville Pomeroy Fanny Smith Rockspring

Hobson Sees Surge of Applicants Under New Piecework Plan

Authorities report Hobson crowded with hopeful workers under a new piece work system. A man said he applied Tuesday and was the 188th in line. officials expect about six hundred men to be employed there by July 1.

Hobson

Decoration Day Tribute for Three Local World War I Soldiers

Kerrs Run residents prepare to honor three former local boys who died in World War I. A memorial plot near Schwega man building will feature a flag pole, trees, grass, and flowers with services at dawn on Decoration Day and children taking part. Markers for Charles Bumearner, Lewis Daniels, and Kinky Thompson will be covered with blossoms.

Schwegaman Charles Bumearner Lewis Daniels Kinky Thompson

Rules on Sycamore Street Ends With Jailings in Middleport

A rule on Sycamore Street in Middleport led to John Collins being taken by Constable Hysell and jailed on Tuesday night. Deputy Ashworth and Marshal Ohlinger returned to Middleport today with a warrant for Ed Spence on a charge connected to the dispute.

Ruels Sycamore Sycamore Street Middleport John Collins Hysell Ashworth Marshal Ohlinger Ed Spence

County seeks new infirmary with 60 000 to 70 000 cost

Commissioners approved a resolution of necessity for a county infirmary project estimated at 60 000 to 70 000. Reibel & Sons of Columbus were commissioned to prepare plans and estimates for state and county approval. A bond issue will finance the planned facility, and road surfacing on the Thomas Fork and Leading Creek pikes will begin soon.

Reibel & Sons Columbus Thomas Fork Leading Creek

Poultry Specialist Talks With County Leaders

Farm Bureau notes Mr. Dakan a state extension poultry specialist meets county poultry project leaders. Miss Horst from the Boys and Girls Club department arrives to meet food club leaders. The Carpenter Food Club organized yesterday with County Agent Woodward assisting.

Farm Bureau Dakan State Extension Department

Logan Car Partially Destroyed In Calico Ridge Fire

Dr McGinnis was making a call in Calico Ridge when his car caught fire likely from a short circuited wire. He left the vehicle to avoid an explosion with no fire fighting tools and the blaze burned briefly, allowing repairs with no great loss.

Calico Ridge Dr. McGinnis McGinnis

Old county court house to be opened for farewell viewing

Commissioners announce an all day viewing Saturday of the old court house after offices moved out. The battered building, now home to rats and mice, will be razed soon to make way for a modern new structure. Dismantling begins shortly after June 3.

Court House Ark of Justice

Two Baseball Games On Tap Next Week

Logan faces Murray City Sunday in a hard fought opener as Murray City builds a strong squad. Tuesday hosts Chauncey seeking to repeat a season win over Logan with Captain Mike Mullen and Red Bresnen featured against Chuck Rutherford.

Murray City Murray Logan Lancaster Chauncey Mike Mullen Red Bresnen Chuck Rutherford

Main Street Culvert Repair In Logan Tightens Safety

Workmen through several days have ironed rough spots on Main street in Logan. The culvert over Goose Creek, long a dangerous spot, was repaired after a council member drew attention to it with Service Director Sloan on Tuesday evening.

Main Street Logan Goose Creek Sloan

Kiwanis Club Auto Convoy Aims at Zanesville Pow Wow

Several autos packed with Kiwanis Club members departed Wednesday forenoon bound for Zanesville. The city was to be invaded by delegates from about twenty clubs for a big pow wow event.

Kiwanis Club Zanesville

Gore man faces affidavit for driving on active road work

Herman McMannus of Gore appeared before Mayor Koppe on Wednesday to answer an affidavit charging him with driving over a road under construction by contractor James Petrie near Gore. He failed to comply with certain conditions of the notice.

Herman McMannus Gore Koppe James Petrie

Warning signs flouted as road damage grows

Mc Mannus paid fine and costs after ignoring posted warnings. Drivers continue to disregard signs, causing road damage. Authorities warn arrests will follow to stop the practice.

McMannus

Confirmation Set By Bishop Hartley At Columbus

Announcement states the Right Reverend James J. Hartley will administer confirmation to about one hundred candidates in Columbus this Monday evening June 5 under instruction by Father Nevin, detailing the diocesan schedule and participation.

James J. Hartley Diocese of Columbus Father Nevin

Burns family released from quarantine after scarlet fever outbreak

Health Officer Elias Thursday freed the Burns family from quarantine at Haydenville. The household had three affected members including the mother, and one child died from scarlet fever.

Logan Elias Thursday Burns Haydenville

Logan High student paper selects 1925 staff

The Logan High School paper will publish again midweek with Nancy Work as Editor in Chief. The 1925 staff includes Madge Stevens as assistant editor Mary Bright literary editor Robert Keynes business manager Lawrence Harden advertising manager and others in roles such as society editor athletics jokes alumni exchange staff artist and reporters.

Logan High Schools Miss Nancy Madge Stevens Mary Bright Robert Keynes Lawrence Harden Adv Donald Francis William Woodard Mary Breene Society

Miss Edna Dollison Visits Logan Cousins After Commencement

Miss Edna Dollison of Columbus arrives in Logan for a week with cousins Miss Ruth Heft and Miss Violet Brehm. She stopped in Logan en route from Vinton where she attended commencement exercises. Cousin Miss Clarice Devore was in the graduating class. Dollison formerly lived in Logan.

Edna Dollison Bruce Dollison Columbus Logan Ruth Heft Violet Brehm Miss Dollison Vinton Clarice Devore Collison

Home Economics Exhibit at Bush School Displays Student Work

Three classes from the home economics department under Miss Sarah Rockhold present an exhibit in the arcade room before Arcade Pharmacy. Freshman and sophomore students show aprons hats dresses and a table of artworks. The exhibit runs through Saturday and will continue as project work during summer vacation to fulfill Smith Hughes requirements.

Bush School Sophmore Sarah Rockhold Smith Hughes

County poultry tour arranged for June seventh

County farm bureau members plan a poultry tour on June seventh. The route includes visits to C. E. Bensenhaver Frank Linton Mary E. Kessler John Elick and C. The event outlines though some names are incomplete in the draft schedule.

County Fawn Bureau C. E. Bensenhaver Frank Linton Mary E. Kessler John Elick

Poultry Tour Led by Extension Service Expert at Logan

E L Dakan a poultry specialist from the extension service will lead a farm tour with remarks on raising poultry and chick breeding. A noon program follows, and participants should meet at the Logan courthouse with their machines by 8 39 before proceeding to the Bensenhaver farm for the first demonstration.

W. Krinn E. L. Dakan Extension Service Logan Bensenhaver

Logan residents push for local rifle and revolver club

Early organizers in Logan report strong interest in forming a rifle and revolver club. Enthusiasts in the city express readiness to join, signaling broad support for a local shooting sport group.

Logan

Movement Launch Feasibility Question Raised

A question emerges on whether anyone is prepared to trigger a broader movement. The remark signals uncertainty about leadership willingness and timing for initiating collective action.

No Evening Services City Churches Skip Sunday Worship

City churches will hold no Sunday evening services so congregations may attend the baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Schutes at Mulberry Street Lutheran Church. The majority of the churches plan no preaching Sunday evening.

Schutes Mulberry St. Lutheran

Tailor Makes Valuable Fund

A consumer recounts heavy medical spending with no relief from stomach trouble. After trying Mayr's Wonderful Remedy on doctor’s guidance, he reports a one dollar bottle produced substantial benefit, claiming the remedy calms stomach and intestinal issues and offers refunds via McKee Drug Co. and other druggists.

Mayr McKee Drug Co Athens Nelsonville

Union Church Services Schedule

Sunday school meets at 9 with morning worship at 10. The Salvation Army will be with us. Christian Endeavor at 7 30. Prayer and praise service Wednesday at 7 30. You are invited to attend the Sunday school and church services.

Salvation Army Us. C. E

Anne Mathews Enters NYC Register of Deeds Post

Miss Anne Mathews has been installed as the first woman to hold the city’s Register of Deeds office in New York City. Her appointment marks a historic milestone for the borough and state records department.

Anne Mathews New York City

One woman out of every five

A brief note outlines that one woman in five works outside the home and earns wages, highlighting gender work participation and economic contribution.

The United States Earp Money

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