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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1925

Page

2

Salt Makers Protest Freight Rate Increase

POMEROY November 13 Attorney D Curtis Reed left for Washington to argue the Pom eroy Bend railroad salt rate case the B and O and K and M railways seek a nine and one half to twelve and one half cent rise per 100 pounds local salt plants Liverpool Salt Hartford Brookdale chemical Syracuse Ohio River Salt Mason ry protest the increase Reed represents them. Artedalen heads to Malta for home. Mrs Percy Peoples Mrs Fay Gelby and Mrs Wilson Norrie motor to Huntington. Neva Bates and infant of Kananga were here. Morford returned to Columbus after a business visit.

Pomeroy D. Curtis Reed Acon D. C Pomeroy Bend Liverpool Salt Mpany Hartford Brocalsa Chemical Company Syracuse Omercy Salt Corporation Hio River Salt Company Masonry Reed Inter-State Commerce Commission Washington Artedalen Malta Percy Peoples Fay Gelby Wilson Norrie Athens Huntington Neva Bates Infant Kananga W. F. Morford Columbus

Armistice Day Program At Pomeroy High School

On Armistice day at Pomeroy High School students heard two poems read by Principal Rhodes. The ceremony was brief and uneventful with a focus on reflection.

Pomeroy Idiers Rhodes

Riverboats Docked at Local Landing

Two government steamboats, the Green Brier and the Iroquois, were docked at the local landing yesterday. The Green Brier is repairing river lights in the area while the Iroquois clears drift from ice pliers. Residents recalled old river stories as they gathered at town.

Middleport Green Brier

Mission services fill Episcopal church this week

The Rev. Maurice Clark leads mission services at the Episcopal church in Pomeroy this week. Services continue each day except Saturday with good attendance and interest reported.

Pomeroy Episcopal Church Maurice Clark

Mrs. Asa Bradbury Hosts Bridge Club Thursday

Middleport report notes Mrs. Asa Bradbury will host her bridge club Thursday afternoon in Middleport.

Middleport Asa Bradbury

Golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Will Osborn

Mr and Mrs Will H Osborn of Pomroy Ohio celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their Pomroy home. They married October 28 1875 in Middleport Ohio and have lived in Alhambra California for six years. The event drew relatives and friends and was noted by radio and song.

Pomeroy Will Osborn Alhambra Calif Osborn Bend George Work California Will H. Osborn North Granada Avenue C. D. Crissman Bertha Osborn Allen Osborn Jennie Osborn Ohio Crissman Nancy Crissman

Bridge Party for Mrs McQuigg in Pomeroy

Dr. Jane Nye Gilliford hosted a two table bridge evening in Pomeroy on Tuesday honoring Mrs. Charlies McQuigg of Columbus.

Pomeroy Jane Nye Gilliford Charlies McQuigg Columbus

Pomeroy Bend Briefs Reflect Local Social Visits

Mr and Mrs W F Reed and Mr and Mrs George Parker were Columbus visitors yesterday. Alfred Bilberfeld returned today from Cincinnati after a short business visit. Rev and Mrs George C Van.

Pomeroy Bend W. F. Reed George Parker Columbus Alfred Bilberfeld Cincinnati George C. van

Middleport Mention Highlights Local Visits and Illnesses

Mrs Harry Marie Smith visits relatives in Huntington while Mr and Mrs Roycoe Fowler stay at Point Pleasant as he recovers from an ankle injury. Gerald Rupp returns to Rio Grande college after two weeks with influenza. Mrs C E Smith and Mrs Stella McAvoy travel visiting relatives. Ernest Agee and wife return from Charleston after his mother's death.

Middleport Harry Marie Smith Huntington Roycoe Fowler Point Pleaseant Fowler Gerald Rupp Rio Grande College C. E. Smith Second Street Ernest Agee Charleston Stella McAvoy

Hamden Warden, 55, Injured in Hay Loader Accident

Hamden Warden, 55, residing on Iwear Puritan, broke his left ankle in two places after falling through a hay ladder while unloading fodder at Cliff Atwood's Paine avenue home. The accident happened about 9 30 Tuesday morning with no aid, he crawled fifty feet calling for help, became sick, and was found two hours later by Mrs. Hester Walters nearby.

Bond Iwear Puritan Cliff Atwood Paine Avenue Hester Walters

Local events mix hospital update and area basketball double header

Mrs. W. H. Dye recovering after hip bone operation at White Cross hospital in Columbus. Friday night features a double header with Harfiden vs Richmondale and Hamden vs Mc Arthur girls teams at the school auditorium. Radio listings follow with a Thursday night program lineup across several stations.

W. H. Dye White Cross Hospital Columbus Harfiden Richmondale Hamden McArthur

Pinex and Syrup Cough Remedy Promises Quick Relief

A home made cough syrup using 2½ ounces Pinex in a pint of sugar or molasses syrup is advertised as stronger than many ready-made products. It claims to soothe sore throats loosen phlegm and aid bronchial conditions with rapid relief. The Pinex concentrate is described as Norway pine extract and the ad offers a money back guarantee.

Pinex Co T. Wayne Ind

Local Residents and Visitors See Weekend Activity in Wellston

Reports describe a hospitalization at Grant Hospital with a patient in serious condition after an operation. The community notes guests from Portsmouth Athens Wellston Columbus and Byers. A funeral memory marks a B&O employee. local advances include a garage renovation and election of a parent teachers association president.

Nut Meee Wee Se Eae Eee Grant Hospital Cofembe Fred Wilbur Luke Adams Relph Martin James Ashe Portsmouth C. T. Francis W. B. Stanton Ruth Wellston Charles Frazee Columbus George Wilbur Carl Roy Haviin Doctor Crawford Merehead O. C. Morehead Leverett Murdoch Mrs. H. E. Thomas

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Across Time Zones

Program listings show a mix of musical selections orchestral programs and educational content across stations KFNP WCBD KPRC WBBM WIR WFAA KNX KFI KPO WOC WLW WDAF KTHS PACIFIC TIME. Notable items include a three act comedy Her Temporary Husband and various orchestral and vocal performances spanning noon to late night.

Sta WGN KFNP WIR WHO WCBD KFKU KPRC WBBM WFAA WOC WDAF WLW KNX KFI KPO

Bryan Memorial University Campaign Starts in Dayton

Dayton Tenn Nov 11 The drive to establish a Bryan Memorial university is under way as supporters push to build a lasting campus to honor the noted educator. Local leaders say the project aims to attract students from surrounding regions and university backers have pledged early funds.

Dayton, Tenn Bryan Memorial University

Rhea County Leads Drive As Pledges Top 20250

The campaign began with 20250 pledged and Rhea County surpassing its 100000 goal with a 40000 donation from Mayor A P Haggard and family. Organizers plan to expand to all Tennessee counties forming Bryan clubs and later extend to neighboring states.

Ing Rhea County A. P. Haggard Tennessee

Three Defendants Convicted in Toledo Post Office Heist

Anthony Cangiamilla Rose Cangiamilla and James Amarino were found guilty on ten counts of aiding the bandits who robbed the Toledo post office in February 1921 and fled with about one million dollars, by a federal jury.

Toledo Anthony Cangiamilla Rose Cangiamilla James Amarino

Ultraviolet Rays Mentioned Amid Blonde Hair Color Debate

A brief Ohio Times Star note suggests a link between ultraviolet exposure and blond hair, reflecting postwar public curiosity about sun effects and hair color. The item reads like a quip on science and fashion from Cincinnati.

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Attorney Reed National Capital Federal Woolen Union Cotton Union Athletic Union the Burnet Sth Co Mrs Western Home Henry Helfring Jackson WWJ WCAE WEAF WHAS WTIC WCAU WREO WBBR KDKA Little Symphony Orchestra WBZ WIP Lyric Trio WEAR Vincent Percy WJAR WGY Reser Sende Amagh Athens County The Athens National Bank Bank Building Bryan School Cincinnat Times-Star C. D. Shafer Co Gruen Cornwell Athens Jewelers Luckoff Gracklehead Chauncey
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