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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1926

Page

2

Aged Woman Dies at Thomas Fork

POMEROY Nov 11 Mrs. Oren Jones, 73, died at home at Thomas Fork after illness from influenza and complications. She was lifelong resident, active Christian worker at Highland Church, survived by husband, three sons, five grandchildren. Funeral at Simpson M E Church with Rev Cherrington and Arthur in charge. Burial at Beech Grove.

Pomeroy Oren “Gtones Aa Fork Ones Thomas Fork Highland Qo E Jones Vaiptes Brothers James, William Epaniel Tracy Nyfods Hmatry Columbus Clyde Ren Jones Simpson M. E Panetack Cherrington Arthur Simpson G-Church

Newspaper Suit to Open Today

POMEROY November 11 The damage suit of the Rev Wilson against Ralston Russell former editor of the Pomeroy Tally News opened today in Common Pleas court. Earl Damith of Lronton Sib acted as judge in place of Judge A F Siler of Pomeroy. Clarence Curtain of Circlesville served as court stenographer during the trial.

Pomeroy Rev. Wilson Ralston Russel Pomeroy Tally News Common Pleas Court Earl’ Dammith Lronton A. F Siler Clarence Curtain Circlesille

Four Arrested and Fined by City Officials

Four men including Pomeroy residents were arrested by traffic officers and appeared before Mayor C Hess. They were fined $1 and a contest amounting to 3970. All were released after paying fines and charges.Four men faced additional charges of stopping at street intersections but those charges were withdrawn. Bob Atkinson had charges for interfering with an officer withdrawn and pleaded no contest at a preliminary hearing.

Pomeroy Russell Einin Middieport Carl Wola Rollin Dil Bach C . Hess Siu Pomleus Bob Atkinson Atkinson Offier Bert Rouga

Athens Woman To Address Christian Endeavor Meeting

The Athens Woman is set to address the Christian Endeavor meeting at Midport church. Rev A C Shinnir of the Presbyterian church will discuss themes from Christ the Sea over angels and prophets. A special speaker, Mr Barker of Athens, will address the young people.

A. C Wyterman Church Angel Moaistrius Christian Endeavor Meiag Mr. Barker Athens Hall Peopis

Junior Order members fix Coca Opera House for basketball

Members of the Junior Order of the American Mechanics arranged a meeting at Coca Opera House in QueLceont on Tuesday to fix the auditorium for basketball. The organization will hold regular meetings here starting January.

QueLceont Order of the ‘American Mechanica Coca Opera House D*of A Prill

Peoples Granted $6200 Damages In Trial

A jury awarded W E Peoperts against Braler Essex Coal Co in a civil case, granting $6200 in damages. The trial took place in Pomeroy with the verdict reported as a notable local legal outcome.

Pomeroy Braler Essex Coal

Social Workers Address Chauncey PTA Meeting

Chauncey Ohio November meeting saw welfare workers Mra Bing of Athens and Mrs Pryziucka of Columbus address Chauncey PTA members about youth welfare. Pryziucka shared Poland memories and life in America while Nye piano and Fagan singing highlighted the program. Roy Pendergrass led business. five new members joined the PTA as students served refreshments.

Chauncey HH. Bing Athens Pryzluska Columbus Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Pryziucka Bing Tive Poland America James Nye Charlie Fagan Helen Cross Miss Cross Tannia King Roy Pendergrass Ame Miss Phillips

Postpone Meeting of Brotherhood in Greens Run Church

The Men s Brotherhood of Athens county Christian churches postpones the November meeting from next Sunday to Sunday November 21 due to the church convention in Memphis Tennessee. President Karl W Gardner announced the change.

Chauncey Men's Brotherhood Christian Churches of Athens County Greens’ Run Christian Church Karl W. Gardner Memphis, Tenn

Sunday School Time Moved to Afternoon at Mill Field Church

Chauncey November 11. The Sunday school at the Mill Field Christian church has shifted from morning to 2 o clock on Sunday afternoons. Officials believe attendance will improve with the afternoon service.

Chauncey Millfield Christian Church Ign

Chauncey Birthday Party for Charity Tetts

Mr and Mrs Willara Tetts entertained a group of young people at their home north of the city Monday evening in honor of Charity Tetts fourteenth birthday anniversary. The surprise party plan was kept by the family.

Willara Tetts Charity

Evening House Party and Community Notices

A social evening featured by Julius and Sigil Manning Charity Metts and Mildret Canter with a list of attendees including Ruth Gardner Florence Burton Mildred Canter Morrist Lowery Ethel Oliver Danote Adkins Sylvia Lowery Esther Scott Alethia Biemannis Kimer Stevenson Raymond Six Virgo Manning Julius Manning Albert Doughty Jess Scott Herbert Lowery George Adkins Otis Adkins Claremont Walker Austin Jee-Nutt Willis Heading and Donald Webb. Entertaining guests Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott and Miss Pearl Linscott Miss Naomi Owens trained nurses at Holzer hospital Gallipolis Theodore Moore and Wiley White of Middleport were all 50 guests Sunday. Mr and Mrs Linscott and sons visited Mr and Mrs A M Linscott at Hoop Ridge for dinner. Guests Sunday included Mr and Mrs Charles Ogg and Mrs Oggs brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs W Shook Lowell Ohio. Ladies Aid society of MIENfield Christian church met at Mrs O C Howard Millfield with a business session led by President Mrs P D Hill. Social music contests and a mock wedding followed. Refreshments were served by Mrs Howard and her sister Mrs J R Wade. Mrs Carl E Leffler Lexington Avenue hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for her husband with Mr and Mrs Arch Miners and children in attendance.

Julius Sigil Manning Charity Metts Mildret Canter Ruth Gardner Florence Burton Mildred Canter Morrist Lowery Ethel Oliver Danote Adkins Sylvia Lowery Esther Scott Alethia BieMannis Kimer Stevenson Raymond Six Virgill Manning Julius Manning Albert Doughty Jess Scott Herbert Lowery George Adkins Otis Adkins Claremont Walker Austin Jee- Nutt Willis Heading Donald Webb Floyd Linscott the Plains Pearl Linscott Naomi Owens Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Theodore Moore Wiley White Middleport Ladies Aid Society Mienfield Christian Church O C. Howard Millfield P D Hill Howard J R Wade

Local Residents Plan Winter in Florida Visit

Chauncey families headed by Mr and Mrs M J Gardner travel to Indian River City Florida to spend the winter with their daughter Mrs Adolph Nelson. They visited Millfield to see Ruth James aged over 80 and invalid for eight years as seven former neighbors bid them farewell. Mrs Gardner, 74, and Mr Gardner, 76, were among the well-wishers.

M. J. Gardner Indian River City Florida Adolph Nelson Millfield Gardner Gardner Ls

Paternity Case Orders John Whaley to Pay Lucy Moody

In Athens in Common Press court yesterday John Whaley was ordered to pay $100 and costs to Lucy Moody of Trimble after a paternity petition filed February 20. A former setting was vacated October 47. In Cowes Ung John Morisey, once sentenced to death but commuted two years ago for illness, has fully recovered his health.

John Whaley Athens Lucy Moody Trimble Common Press Whaley Cowes John Morisey

Zemo Liquid Astringent for Skin and Scalp

An old advertisement promotes Zemo as a clean healing liquid for pimples blotches blemishes and skin irritations. It claims quick action to clear the skin and heal, priced 60e and 100 in unspecified currency.

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