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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1928

Page

2

Meigs County Polities Stirring Toward 1890 Style Primaries

Meigs County gears up for spirited primaries as new alignments emerge. Jenkins faction appears unopposed in the Republican central committee while John B. Corns shifts to Rom Johnson forces. Treasurer and sheriff races attract multiple candidates, clerks and commissioners with uncertain fields.

Oliver Hartley Pomeroy Meigs County Republican Central Committee Jenkins Committee Fred Shiffer John B. Corns Jenkins Lawrence County Rom Johnson Gallia County Central Committee Meigs Jud Bradford Dana Jdantels Howard Hughes Hosmer Roushamllt Smith Mr. Smith Willock Elmer Ashworth Art. Tracy Clerk of Courts T. W. Bengel J. J. Heiner Jane Uf Nutes

Midwest visit notes and greetings from Columbus

Richard Chambers is in Columbus visiting his cousin WW CG Major Fu plans to work in Calurahus until school opens in fall Payne Pierce of Fellktre visits friends locally He was long time employee of 7 Fower company Mr and Mrs Freq Hof take an apartment on Grant street Skidmore plans summer in Chicago Mrs Will Towery visits friends Margaret Thames attends alumni banquet A HW Grant in Columbus to see her daughter Christine Grant and two daughters with a sister Mrs F he Slater touring Europe later this year

Middleport Richard Chambers Columbus WW CG Fu “Ois Calurahus Payne Pierce Fellktre 7 Fower Company Freq Hof Winifred Skidmore Grant Street Skidm

Ohio Judge Flore nce E L Allen Announces Senate Bid

Cleveland report confirms judge Flore nce E L Allen will run for the United States Senate this year. The announcement ends speculation about her future on the Ohio bench and marks a major political move.

Florence EL Allen Oho Supreme United State Senate Ohio Pudgeehip Serene Court Jusvice

Unclear OCR fragment from Rob Station report

Incomplete text from a news item mentioning Rob Station Warner and a road event. Key details and context are unreadable, preventing a coherent summary or identification of persons, places, or actions.

Cher Welpare Subject At Conference

In a partial conference report unclear names indicate a removal or action within seven departments. The fragment notes a proceeding or hearing involving personnel and disciplinary steps at an unspecified center.

Pomeroy High School Graduating Class Display Planned

A display of various graduating classes from Pomeroy High School will draw attention. Alumni officers hold many photos and request loans of other class pictures for loan to R. G. Webster or Miss Gertrude Smith. Photos will be shown in the New York Clothing House window next week and at the June 4 alumni meeting. Memorial services are set for Sunday at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Jones delivering the sermon.

Pomeroy Mnuch Pomeroy High School Alumni Association R. G. Webster Gertrude Smith New York Clothing House Daughters of Union Veterans The American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall Presbyterian Church Key. Jones

Bridge Dedication Draws Big Crowd In Pomeroy

Pomeroy prepares for the Silver bridge dedication next Wednesday with a full day of events. A Labor Day opening is hoped for the nearby Bend port. Executives briefed include Judge Mauck and Senator Neely as speakers.

Pastor Attends Tulsa General Assembly Meeting

Middleport May 26 Dr Skinner pastor of the Presbyterian church leaves for Tulsa Oklahoma to serve as a commissioned member of the General Assembly opening May 24 for a week or more. He expects to return by June 10 as the Sunday school meets 9 15 and the Christian Endeavor at 6 30 Sunday evening. Elders conduct mid week meetings at 7 50. The baccalaureate sermon for the graduating class is given by Rev James May 27 at the church. June 11 begins the three week DV B S wire at Central school. Park H Pollard leads preparations from Proctorsville. Kent appeals for help on the state committee. A Vermont delegation is to be formed for AL Smith votes. John Weed of Five Points buys the John Vreekee farm and operates it with two sons. Irma Voigt Ohio Athens addresses the graduating class. James delivers the baccalaureate.

Middleport Skinner Presbyterian Church Tulsa Oklo General Assembly Coolidge Kent Earis Democratic Notis Vermont Houston AL Smith

Ath ens district church convenes meet at Irutland June 6 7

The Athens district convention of the church will be held at the Irutland church on June 6 and 7 with a full Wednesday program and a sermon by Dr W T Blume in the evening. Morning worship, conferences, reports, and a luncheon are planned, followed by a church luncheon and adjournment at 3 30 p m. Public is invited to all sessions.

Athens D. J. Browning Glouster W. A. Moore Corntings M. Coulter Irving Swarr Syracuse H. J. Helcombe C. H. Bearisienf Midleport A. H. Beardsles Gallipolis W. T. Blume Maetta Il. K. Butter Gidwell B. K. Marefrell Nelsonville A. W jMiddleport T. Morrison Itd Wells E& Pl

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