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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1928

Page

8

Love and money entwined at the Atlantic camp

At a Long Island camp, Jerry weighs marrying money as Alester Carstairs courts her while Dan Harvey, a pilot, lingers in moonlit tension. A boating trip and shifting loyalties heighten a night of flirtation intrigue as Alester plans a sailing rendezvous and Dan keeps watch over the camp.

May Atlantic City Myr Long Island Alester Carstairs Jerry Dan Harvey Alester Dan Myrtle Lor Leonady Berry Leontine Carstairs

Coast-to-Coast Radio Election Night Sounds Across Networks

Tonight a coast-to-coast broadcast links CBS NBC and AP wires with WJZ and WEAF in a timed schedule offering election returns from national and state races interspersed with musical features. Stations include WLW WIZ WOR WTAM WEAF and KYW with programs continuing until early morning and a Wednesday lineup of concerts operas and talks.

New York U.P WJZ United Press A. P Newark Itt Newark Evening News WEAF Gale Sehamen Wiz Comaese Mary Rams Oslo INS Nati

Letter Golf Puzzle Hints and Rules in Paris Column

There is a dark plot connected with today's letter golf puzzle. Paris six and one solution is on the last page today. The rules explain changing one letter at a time to form valid words and keeping letter order.

Paris

Fillmore Farmer Killed by Train Near Little Hocking

William A. Vance 46 of Fillmore was struck and killed by a westbound Baltimore and Ohio train at the Little Hocking trestle Saturday night. Coroner in Washington county was Geraldine Wise Belpre, first woman to hold the post. Survived by widow and one daughter.

Marietta William A. Vance Fillmore Baltimore & Ohio Road Little Hocking Vance Hocking Washington County Geraldine Wise Belpre J. J. Daniels Gallia County Washington Athens

McKay Hurt After Step Into Five Foot Garage Pit

In Middleport on a return trip from Columbus, A W McKay superintendent of schools and companions Miss Mary Root Miss Grace Bartels and Mrs Nan Moore were visiting the football game. In Athens he stepped from the car into a five foot cleaning pit in a garage and suffered bad bruises and shock. A physician rendered first aid and he returned home midnight. Doctor Maag dressed the injuries.

Middleport A. W. McKay Mary Root Grace Bartels Nan Moore Columbus Athens McKay

Cedar Creek Circle inspected by state and department presidents

OFFICERS VISIT MIDDLEPORT, Nov. 6. Cedar Creek Circle No. 73 was inspected this afternoon by the state president Mrs. Nellie Crowl and department president Mrs. Lydia Palmer, both of Dayton. Following the inspection, light refreshments were served and social time enjoyed. While here they are entertained in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Steiff of Second Avenue.

Middleport Cedar Creek Circle Nellie Crowl Lydia Palmer Dayton Will Steiff Second Avenue

Messenger Pattern Dress for Young Girls

Pattern describes a dainty simple dress with gathered back fullness and narrow front tucks. Sateen or China silk options include dimity, crepe de chine, or white pastels. sleeve cuffs are hand finished. Four sizes 6 months to 3 years require 13 4 yards at size 2. pattern mailed for 15 cents.

Dimity Pongee

Gilded Pots Add Decorative Touch to Simple Ferns

Flower pots can be gilded and lacquered to enhance simple greenery. A fern or light green plant displayed in gilded pots creates an elegant decorative effect.

Voters Turn Out In Large Numbers In Ohio County

Voters in Meigs County and Pomeroy show strong turnout as national and state results approach. Bond issues attract keen interest, including a three mill highway levy with noted opposition, a $60 000 local bond to add $115 000 state aid for Main Street repaving, and a $100 000 junior high and auditorium project.

Pomeroy Meigs County Main Street Kerri Run Middleport

County Commissioners Meeting Yields Little Action

Pomeroy November 6 routine session as road delegations learn funds are exhausted and no new projects can start. In Common Pleas Court two cases filed Clyde C Caldwell vs H Osborne and Maggie Osborn vs others for 128.20. Blanche Cunningham sues William Gilmore for 798.00 plus interest.

Pomeroy County Commissioners Common Pleas Court Clyde C. Caldwell H. Osborne Maggie Osborn Blanche Cunningham William Gilmore

Body of man found in woods near sanitarium

John McKenzie, once a Meigs County deputy and Washington janitor, disappeared years ago. His daughter reports his body was found in nearby woods, suggesting starvation after mental decline. He had lived in Harrisonville and left a fortune from shoe business years earlier.

Pomeroy John McKenzie Washington Meigs County McKenzie General Grosvernor W. A. Race Harrisonville

Harris Resigns from Daily Tribune for Wellston Sentinel Post

Robert Harris resigns from the Daily Tribune after a period of service and takes a position as advertising manager at the Wellston Sentinel, starting several days ago.

Middleport Robert Harris Daily Tribune Wellston Sentinel

Death Notice from Cuyahoga Falls for C D Capron

A message to W J DeVinney reports the death of his brother in law C D Capron in Cuyahoga Falls on Monday morning. Capron was married to Lydia DeVinney of Middleport, a sister of DeVinney. The funeral and burial will be held in Cuyahoga Falls.

Middleport Cuyahoga Falls W. J. DeVinney C. D. Capron Mr. Capron Lydia DeVinney Mr. DeVinney

Baptist Meeting At Pomeroy Assoc Church

The Baptist Churches of the Pomeroy Association schedule an all day mid year gathering at Pomeroy Church on Thursday November 8. Nationally noted speakers will present a strong program and a motion picture in the evening will showcase church work abroad. All are invited.

Pomeroy Baptist Churches of the

Couple Weds After Licensing in Pomeroy

Wayne Norton aged 22 of Salem Center and Bessie Hoopes aged 21 of Rutland obtained a marriage license in Pomeroy and were married by Justice Robert Webster. They plan to reside in Rutland.

Pomeroy Wayne Norton Salem Center Bessie Hoopes Rutland Robert Webster

Local Visitors Reach Lincoln Hill Area for Short Breaks

George A Race manager of the Western Union office in East Liverpool arrived yesterday to spend a few days with his father and relatives on Lincoln Hill. Cr B Henry of Amesville is visiting at the home of his daughter Mrs Patrick Lochary on Lincoln Hill. Mrs Benton Penn and Miss Lydia Ebersbach returned home Sunday evening from a several days' visit in Columbus. Perry Mitch and Albert Swalzel left Monday for Columbus to accept employment.

George A. Race Western Union East Liverpool Lincoln Hill Cr. B. Henry Amesville Patrick Lochary Benton Penn Lydia Ebersbach Columbus Perry Mitch Albert Swalzel

Mrs H M Cross Severely Injured In Fall At Neighbor’s Home

Middleport reports Mrs H M Cross fell from steps at Mrs Ernest Agee’s home Saturday afternoon and broke her arm in two places elbow and wrist. Attending doctors Gribble and Mangz say shock from the accident is severe and she is confined to bed.

Middleport H. M. Cross Ernest Agee Gribble and Mangz

River boat race canceled for Homecoming event

Pomeroy officials announced the steamboat race would not be held this year after the Homecoming and Bridge Celebration Executive Committee decided the $3,500 guarantee was too high. An airplane feature will replace the boat race, with efforts under way for another large attraction. Town decor work continues as Pomeroy prepares for the opening morning festivities.

Pomeroy

Weekend visitors and local house changes in Athens

Edgar Tuckerman and Chap Tal bott were visitors at the former’s fraternity home in Athens. Edwin Cook, recently slightly ill, shows improvement but remains confined. Kenneth Guinther rents the Mills house apartment and began housekeeping Monday. Orion W. Snyder of Parkersburg spent Sunday with grandparents W. J. DeVinney. Sarah Murray returns to Marietta after a ten day visit with daughter Alice Sidenstricker and relatives, joined by her daughter and Mrs. William Hetteseimer. Eleanor Sayre of Chicago visits a week with cousin L. Roush and family. Ralph Sayre and his mother, Mrs. Sullivan Sayre, drove to Columbus on business.

Edgar Tuckerman Chap Talbott Athens Edwin Cook Kenneth Guinther Mills House Fourth Street Orion W. Snyder Parkersburg W. J. DeVinney Sarah Murray Alice Sidenstricker Marietta William Hetteseimer Eleanor Sayre Chicago L. Roush Ralph Sayre Sullivan Sayre Columbus

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