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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1928

Page

2

Delay Trial Postponed to Accommodate Home Coming Activities

In Pomeroy on Friday the Common Pleas Court postponed the delay trial of Daddy Black for shooting with intent to kill to November 26 due to Home Coming events. The postponement came after a committee representing Home Coming promoters the Legion and Kiwanis Club requested the delay to avoid conflicts with activities. E V Boles of Middleport, age 67, died after surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital in Athel. funeral set for Salem Center.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Black Legion and Kiwanis Club Beaver E. V. Soles Middlefort E. V. Boles Sheltering Arms Hospital Athel Middleport Allan White Lewis Boyd Salem Center Kelly Fred Shelley Hollister Henry Phode Kelley

Ex-Kaiser Warns Over Empress Letters Smuggling Allegations

Sir Frederick Ponsonby, treasurer to the King of England, faced a threat of action under international law after the publication of letters from the late Empress Frederick. Wilhelm claimed the letters were stolen, while Ponsonby said they were smuggled out of Germany at the Empress's dying request to hide them from her son.

Sir Frederick Ponsonby England Germany Frederick Wilhelm Sir Frederick

Peopless Campaign for Prosecuting Attorney Term Ask

Emmett W. Peoples seeks Democratic nomination for prosecutor stressing first term bid after opponent’s three terms. He cites lack of financial support from special interests in a Republican county and promises strict law enforcement, fair administration, and no grandstanding.

Meigs Fe

Martian Vision of Oomaruru Drawn by Sculptor

Telepathic transmission from Dr. Mansfield Robinson of London presents two likenesses of Oomaruru from Mars. The Martian woman is described with large ears and Oriental features as he attempts to communicate with Earth by radio.

Mars Mansfield Robinson London Miss Oomaruru Dr. Robinson Oomarurt Earth

John Collins Dies in Mine Accident at Superior No 17

John Collins was killed by a coal cutter at the Superior No 17 mine near Wellston, Bamden. He suffered a broken neck after the machine caught his clothing and dragged him in. He died before medical help arrived, leaving a widow Mamie and two young children.

Bamden Superior No. 17 Wellston John Collins Collins Mamie Cornelius Coyie

Notables to Attend Middleport Dinner Next Week

A party of notables including two state governors will dine in Middleport for the Pomeroy Bend bridge celebration. Eastern Star Evansville Chapter will serve a three course dinner to 274 guests at Masonic Hall from 6 to 8 PM, in elaborate decorations.

Middleport Pomeroy Bend Bridge Eastern Star Evangeline Chapter Masonic Hall

Halloween Party In Middleport Garage

Miss BinMweet entertained 30 of Miss Smiths friends at a Hallowe en party in a Middleport garage. The evening featured games, festive decorations, masked guests, cider doughnuts and apples.

Needle and Thimble Club Opens Season at Fifth Avenue Home

Mrs Horden hosted the Middleport Needle and Thimble Club Friday evening opening the season with sewing and social time. Refreshments were served late. Mrs Claire McHaffie hosted Park Street PTA officers and women for a planning session for a successful indoor Carnival at Park School House netting a neat sum.

Needle and Thimble Middleport Needle and Rers. McHaffie Claire McHeMe Park Street Parent-Teacher Association Middleport Park School House

Decorate Buildings for Big Celebration in Pomeroy

In Pomeroy on November 3 decorations brighten the town as business buildings receive flags and bunting for Home-Coming festivities. General Chairman W A Comp says preparations proceed smoothly with citizens eager for a large union celebration and riverfront events. A steamboat race plan faces funding and logistical hurdles despite committee optimism.

Huge Couple Observe Golden Wedding in Middleport

Dr and Mrs A A Huge celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Middleport on October 29. Longtime residents, they received gifts from their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Arthur Huge of Detroit who could not attend in person.

Middleport A. A. Huge Arthur Huge Detroit

Eastern Star Chapter Elects Officers for Next Year

Middleport notes Evan geline Chapter No. 172 Order of Eastern Star elected its officers for the coming year. W M Evelyn Lewis. W P FLW Schreiner. A M Helen Reynolds. treasurer Ida Witton. secretary Fannie Townsend. Cond Myrtle Allen. A G C Beulah Hayes. Installation set for Thursday December 6 at the next regular meeting.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star W. M Evelyn Lewis W. P FLW Schreiner A. M Helen Reynolds Ida Witton Fannie Townsend Myrtle Allen Beulah Hayes

Sunday School Class Party Brightens Evening

Mrs. Dell Martin entertained her Sunday School Class with a Hallowe'en party attended by 80 boys. The event featured suitable refreshments and a festive spirit, providing a very agreeable evening.

Dell Martin

Makes Fat People Slim Doctor R Newman Now Offering Trial

Dr R Newman a licensed physician at 286 Fifth Avenue New York announces a perfected treatment for fat reduction with no strict diet or heavy exercise. He claims to have treated thousands successfully and offers a free trial and a pay when reduced plan to readers who write for details.

R. Newman Fifth Avenue New York Ne. Newman New York City Dent. R

Union Meeting in Pomeroy Plans Farewell Sermon

A union of churches in Pomeroy hosts a Sunday 7 PM service at Bethany M E Church with Rev C W Jones of First Presbyterian delivering the sermon in what may be his farewell appearance before leaving Pomeroy Anthems and instrumental music are featured elements.

Pomeroy Nova Bethany M. E C. W. Jones First Presbyterian Church

i G O P Leaders Gather for Oyster Supper in Meigs

Fifty Republican leaders from Meigs County met at Knights of Pythias Hall for an oyster supper and pep meeting. The event aimed to unite the party around the governor race and county ticket with broad township representation and support for Cooper.

Pomeroy G. O. Ip Knights of Pythy Hians Hall Pythian Sisters United Party Propernet Meigs County Cooper

Women Meet Here Pomeroy

The County Woman's Republican Club holds its final meeting at the K of P Hall this afternoon with large attendance due to the Cooper meeting. Judge A P Miller will address the gathering focusing on ballot casting mechanics. The club plans to become a permanent organization.

Pomeroy County Woman's Republican Club K. of P Hall Cooper A. P. Miller

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Middleport Briefs Columbus Jap Russell Mackins William Huggins H. L. Ward Emmet W. Peoples Barnes and Webster Insurance Company M. C. Hobart Mr. Barnes Loutis Booker Willys Hill I. Also Wien Party J. E. Carleton Msi Whaley Dental Rooms Ohio Phelin Jessel Mes.ufacturer Nightfail Jakehurst N.o Omeroy National Bank W. A. Compmauris Greene Charleston Ripley Athens Ripley and Ohio Valley District Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Company M. S. McAllister Flor Ence E. Allen Allen Supreme Court Florence Allen Florence E. Allen Cleveland Press Judge Allen Susan M. Rebhan 1702 Engineers Bank Cleveland, Ohio The Swanson Atitens, Ohio Ig. O. P Ig House Toy House Southern Ohio Electric Company Nelsonville Athens County
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