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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1928
Page
2
Pomeroy reports the ferry boat Champion was pressed back into service across the river but blew a steam pipe soon after noon and must seek shore and cease operations. Bridge and ferry were free to all, contrasting with tolls elsewhere and risking lost revenue for the new bridge owners.
Mrs Dianna Knopp aged 67 died at her son Allan’s home on Park and Pearl Streets Middleport after a stroke Saturday night. She leaves four grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral held today at 1 30 p m at the residence with Rev James of the Baptist Church preaching. Burial in Cheshire Grave Hill Cemetery.
Pomeroy report says Henry Klein, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will Klein of Thomas Fork, was taken by ambulance to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis in critical condition after an appendicitis attack yesterday.
Sheriff J A Willock and local party attended a banquet at Gallipolis hosted by Spanish American War veterans in honor of Congressman T A Jenkins for his efforts on pension legislation in Washington.
Middleport reports the death of Babe McGuire after a short illness at Parkersburg Sun- Gay. Remains arrived Monday and were taken to the home of his mother Mrs. Hysell on Ash Street where the funeral was held.
In Pom ery, a mishap halted two cars from a Pom eroy Athens journey to greet Governor Donahey. Dr Gribble and Jacob Hartenbach left the road in ditches but sustained no serious injuries. O R Faris lost a momentary head bump. cars were soon moved back and the cavalcade proceeded amid ovation at the Courthouse.
Ralph Sayre and mother acquire a restaurant on North High Street, Columbus, with Sayre to supervise interior decorating in the capital. The family plans to move later, joining Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan Sayre who will relocate by spring as they left Mary Jane Coffee Shop history behind.
Catherine Campbell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earnest Campbell, won the Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church declamation contest with Winning Peace. Mil dred Holmes finished second with Seeds of War. Other participants included Ruth Robson End of the Trail Dorothy Rad ford America First and Evelyn Porter Progress Toward Peace.
The text touts a product called 666 promising malaria cure and rapid relief from biliousness headaches and dizziness caused by temporary constipation. It claims toxin elimination and high regard for producing watery evacuations.
In the Home Coming contest at Queens POMEROY on November 13 Miss Helene Radford deputy in the recorder's office won Miss Meigs County. Ada Campbel placed second and Eunice Becht third. Across the river Miss Lee Capehart won Miss Mason County with May Smith a close second and Sarah Roush third. The queens took part in the bridge dedication exercises.
Traveling advice suggests carrying a small candle to seal perfume bottles and expensive lotions after use, using wax to ensure contents stay intact and scents do not leak en route. A practical method to protect possessions during journeys.
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