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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1928
Page
10
In Fomeroy on November 10 officials and state engineer Wright McCroba organized last minute public subscriptions to pay for decorations for the courthouse dedication. The old building now features flags and bunting along with nearby structures, creating a celebratory display.
The Pomeroy area reported two Saturday morning weddings. Henry P Wells, 62, a Pomeroy cooper, married Mary E Harper, 44, a Kerr's Run widow, with Rev Curtis of Marietta officiating. Carl Dennison, 21, a Middletown chemist, wed Mar Myers, 29, of Rutland, with Rev Lindberg of Rutland Methodist Church officiating.
A detailed traffic plan approved by Capt. Harry Bennett sets Monday crowd control for Pomeroy Middleport and Mason City. No parking on Main Street from Martin Ebershach to Meigs Wholesale. Second Street Pomeroy also restricted except for loading. Officers and WV troopers will direct traffic. abundant parking will be available on Mason City streets and vacant lots. The Pomeroy Bridge remains toll free until 7 p.m. and then closes. official cars may cross 2 to 7:20 p.m. and park in WV. Bridge access for pedestrians allowed after barriers drop. sound amplifiers to be used for the event.
A historic note details the Pomeroy Bend span project as a landmark born from community effort and auto travel growth. It credits the Greiner Company for investigation work and honors an extensive local committee network and the Blue and Gray Trail Pilgrimage plan that centers Pomeroy as a hub for scenic routes linking Ohio cities and major East Coast corridors toward Florida and Detroit.
Residents of Pomeroy, Middleport, Mason, and nearby areas are urged to leave cars at home on Monday November 12. About fifteen thousand automobiles are expected for the bridge dedication, with Mason providing space for around twelve thousand and Pomeroy, Middleport handling several thousand. Traffic director H H Bennett asks all to treat the visitor with courtesy and avoid congestion.
POMEROY Nov 10 Saturday afternoon Miss Sybil Ebersbach in Middleport with her cat in the car. A passing machine kicked up gravel through the windshield hitting the cat as it slept on a cushion. The pebble struck the eye and the cat survived with the loss of two or three of its nine lives.
The bridge and facing in both directions at each end were set to ensure all speakers were audible during the dedication exercises. After the ceremonies, officers and speakers depart, the bridge will reopen to general traffic and be toll free.
In Pomeroy Ohio County Treasurer J S Hartenback posts notices on the courthouse stating he will accept no tax payments by checks other than the taxpayer’s own and exact amount. He cites past losses from large city checks and overpayments. Also reported is Ray Dickerson of Coshocton obtaining a license to wed Elizabeth Price, a Burlingham widow, the groom 41, bride 40.
W G Davis hosted the Thursday Club at her Third Avenue home as three bridge tables competed. Mrs J B Harley captured top score among members and Mrs Sullivan Sayre won high score as guest.
Middleport Nov 10 Mrs Callie Sanborn 74 long in failing health died at her home Thursday night She active in Christian Church for years Survived by three sons O E Sanborn Middleport Rodney Ironton wart Pekin several grandchildren one great grandchild and other relatives Funeral held Saturday 2 30 p m at O E K Sanborn home Rev Fred I Gardner preached burial at Middleport Hill cemetery Attendees included W G Huddleston Mrs E R Tompkins Mrs W R Nutting Mrs Otto Stanley Mrs Dr J Sullivan and others from here at the New York Central Veteran's meeting in Charleston Friday an all day affair
POMEROY Nov 10 George Korn a former Sugar Run flour mill employee who moved to Canada years ago and bought a farm roams the country for five years then returns to his old town with wife dead for five years and travels through 32 states including California before coming from Joliet where his son lives and having twice visited Canada.
Urs D. Beckley 68 dies at home in Dexter after a brief illness and his wife D H Buckley 68 dies suddenly on Thursday night. Survived by husband two children including a daughter Mrs. Clarence Edwards of Columbus and a grandson. Twin sister Mrs. William Gilmore of Harrisonville and brother David Nelson seriously ill from double pneumonia. (Continued on page Twelve)
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