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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1925

Page

2

Pomeroy High School Banquet Promises Attendees

May 28 report estimates over 180 members will attend the ninth annual Pomeroy High School association banquet at the armory on the evening of June 1. Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters prepare the banquet with Ralston Russell delivering the welcome, class of 1892. The program includes vocal solos, a mixed entertainment, and speeches on Education the Hope of the Nation. Officers elected will be followed by a half hour of mixing before dancing until midnight.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Association Armory Magnolia Temple Pythesters Ralston Russell The Daily News John Clias E House Nora D. Buchanan May Bell Neutzling J. Rupert Jefferon Hich Cing Ralston Ussell Clarence Amm Ten Shain Elsie Hart Gertrude Stowe Bert G. Webster Louisersbach Adrienne Russell Allen Chase

Potato Patch Causes A Row In Pomeroy

Arch Chapman owns a farm with a potato patch near Apple Grove. O H Chapman drove over the patch to reach his route. Arch Chapman alleges assault by O H Chapman and a suit is filed before Squire Erwin in Le ft. The incident occurred Tuesday with the charge filed Wednesday.

Pomeroy Arch Chapman Apple Grove O. . Chapman Roaden Q.H. Chapman Arch O. H. Chapman Arch Chapan Squire Erwin

Ohio law bans dances and roller skating without license

Pomeroy May 28 A new law controlling public dances and similar entertainments takes effect Friday in Ohio and requires a license from the county probate court for non municipal venues. Cities with a licenses bureau issue licenses locally. penalties apply for unlicensed events and minors must be accompanied by parents. A Pythian sisters social gathering was held in Middleport with attendees from outside lodges. Hillard is bound over to the grand jury on a trespassing charge against Stalter Essex Coal Company property.

Middleport Port Pythian Kof . Hall Hillard Percy B Stalter-Essex Coal Company

Knights Host Refreshments for Attendees and Pythian Guests

The quit committee will provide extra refreshments for attendees. Magnolia Pythian sisters, who funded remodeling of the kitchen to help pay notes on the building, will attend as guests. Knights wives and families are also invited. ARRESTED FOR NON-SUPPORT POMEROY May 28 Sheriff Rice sought Otto Canter in New Boston for non support of an illegitimate child per Dorothy James.

Knights Magnolia Pythian Harry Rice New Boston Otto Canter Dorothy James

Coming Election Stir Fails to Rouse Meigs County

In Meigs County, the upcoming August 11 primary draws little interest. Edward Young seeks the Democratic nomination for Pomeroy city marshal and Salisbury township constable, while Fred W. Gilmore may run for Middleport mayor on the Republican ticket. Petitions vary by office and population, with specific signer requirements.

Pomeroy Meigs County Edward Young Salisbury Township Fred W. Gilmore Middleport

Class Play Is Well Received At Pomeroy High School

Twenty nine seniors from Pomeroy high staged Jury of Our Peers at the Arm building drawing nearly full audiences. The high school orchestra led by Miss Althea Miller delivered a pleasing feature. Wednesday night featured the full class night program as planned.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Althea Miller

Local Movements And Visits Across Town

John W. Waddell moves from the Fourth Ward to an Edward Ebersbach property on Lincoln hill. A. W N Kremer of Ohio Power visits Kittanning Pa for Memorial day with his sister. Mrs. James Bailey travels to Columbus for a few days with relatives. Mrs. W L Peoples from Omaha Neb arrives for several weeks with relatives once a Pomeroy resident. Miss Alice Ables of Newport Ky visits Syracuse hosts James Ables and wife. Mrs. Blanch Baum of Wheeling visits her mother in Minersville. Paul Stanley, University of Cincinnati student, visits his parents here. Ada Mae Campbell ill at home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blackwell and Mrs. Findlay of Alfred visit Louis Persons. Mrs. Lester J Lauber hosts her card club. Robert Roberts leaves for Pittsburgh to spend the summer with his brother John Roberts. Mrs. Mark Williams convalesces after a Holzier hospital operation. Mrs. Wilson of Wellesley Hills Mass arrives to attend Lula Bernice Wilsons commencement. Lula to return to Wellesley College in fall. Mrs. J A Martin of Athens visits Dr Jane Nye Gilliford. Dr E Ho Mang and family and Mrs Homer Cooper guest of Mr and Mrs Guy Thompson in Columbus this week.

John W. Waddell Fourth Ward Edward Ebersbach Lincoln Hill A. W N. Kremer Ohio Power Company Kittanning James Bailey Columbus W. L. Peoples Omaha Neb Pomeroy Alice Ables Newport James Ables Syracuse Findlay Alfred Louis Persons Lester J. Lauber Robert Roberts Cora B. Roberts Pittsburgh John Roberts Mark Williams Holzier Hospital Wilson Wellesley Hills Massachusetts

Old Resident Elizabeth Patten Dies In Pomeroy

Mrs. Elizabeth Patten died suddenly at her son George Patten’s home in Butternut avenue Pomeroy. Born in Chester she lived in town since age two and was widow of Jo Pat ten a former sutler in the U S army. She leaves one son and five grandchildren.

Pomeroy Elizabeth Patten George Butternut Avenue Chester

Dog Causes Auto Accident In Pomeroy

Mrs. Virginia Karr was slightly injured when a large dog in the rear seat leaped to the front seat causing her car to swerve across Main Street and strike a telephone pole. Her vehicle sustained damage.

Pomeroy Virginia Karr Main Street

Fire damages duplex home in Middleport

Fire on Wednesday evening caused about 1000 dollars damage to a duplex owned by Elmer Miller in lower Middleport. The Ervin and Dennen family occupants were away when the blaze started in a cupboard on the Ervin side. volunteers saved the structure.

Middleport Lower Middleport Elmer Miller A. E. Ervin F. B. Dennen Ervin

Charles M. Karr Dies After Month-Long Illness at 65

Charles M. Karr, 65, brother of the late Prof. Tom Karr, died at his Pomeroy home Thursday morning from heart trouble following a monthlong illness. He was uncle to Horace Karr, manager of the Pomeroy Daily News, and Irvin Karr, county commissioner.

Pomeroy Charles M. Karr Tom Karr Horace Karr

Old Time Printer John J. Mason Dies After Illness

John J. Mason, about 60, veteran printer and newspaper man, died at his Pomeroy home Thursday morning following a two week illness from flu and complications. He had recently worked in the Hobson shops.

Pomeroy John J. Mason Hobson Shops

Moonshine Seized Destroyed After Raids in Pomeroy

Eleven tons of confiscated liquor were destroyed in front of the Pomeroy courthouse by Sheriff Harry Rice. The liquor accumulated from several recent raids and was put to fire this morning.

Pomeroy Harry Rice

Jailen Charles Stewart tied to Noble Summit chicken raid

Charles Stewart of near Middleport was placed in the county jail last night on a charge of raiding the chicken coop of Robert Hart near Noble Summit.

Pomeroy Charles Stewart Middleport Robert Hart Noble Summit

Golf Match At Athens Country Club Saturday

A two ball four ball handicap golf match is announced for Saturday at the Athens Country Club. The event allows players to choose their own partners and will start at 1 o clock in the afternoon.

Athens Country Club

Oil Workers Strike Threatens Tampico Zone

A general strike in the Tampico oil zone is deemed unavoidable and may be called today despite President Calles effort to prevent it and the deployment of troops to the oil fields, officials stated.

Mexico City Tampico Calles

Mayor Hylan and the Declaration of Independence remark

A Buffalo Evening Post quips that if Mayor Hylan keeps invoking the Declaration he will sway followers to think it is his own declaration. The remark satirizes political rhetoric and the mayor’s public statements.

Hylan Buffalo Evening Post

Stomach distress relief offered with Mentha Pepsin medicine

An ad touts Ware's Mentha Pepsin as a fast acting stomach remedy with a money back guarantee. It claims quick relief from gas acidity belching heartburn and indigestion and notes high sales in New Jersey and wide druggist availability.

Dave New Jersey Ware

Woodwork Displays At Athens High School Window

The Athens senior high school woodwork classes exhibit furniture in Home Furnishing Co windows on South Court street drawing wide attention. Praised pieces include a complete breakfast set by Dwight Robinson, a shoe box by Virgil Everett, a cedar chest by Earl Carmichael, a stand by Raymond Shuler, and a smoking stand by another student.

Athens Senior High School South Court Street Athens Dwight Robinson Virgil Everett Earl Carmichael Raymond Shuler

Freckle Remedy Claim Promises Free Trial Period

Sun and wind are said to bring ugly spots and a remedy offers free trial if freckles are not removed. An ounce of Othine double strength is claimed to remove freckles with money back guarantee, plus Othine Complexion Soap sold 25c a cake for use with the remedy.

Othine Laboratories, Inc Buffalo

Local Furnishings List Includes Tables Lamps and Chests

Clarence McKinstry is credited with a towel roser by Charlies Cook. a table and pedestal by Donald Lash. a hall tree by Eilbert Bean. a lamp by Harold Fisher. a cedar chest by Howard Murphy. Dwight Robinson adds a buffet and a full sized table along with a breakfast set.

Clarence McKinstry Charlies Cook Donald Lash Eilbert Bean Harold Fisher Howard Murphy Dwight Robinson

Villager Finds Thrill in Major Operation Talk

A villager enjoys narrating his major operation more than a city man enjoys an arnica cocktail, reflecting a local quip from the Cincinnati Times-Star.

Cincinnati Ohio Times-Star

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