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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1927
Page
2
In Pomeroy on November 17 crowds gathered daily to watch the bridge project. The large caisson was sunk on the river’s far side and the Ohio side caisson should be placed soon. Cement sand and gravel have been delivered to the site this week.
POMEROY Nov 17 Ed Simpson named by the Post Office Department at Washington as acting postmaster at Racine to succeed Garrett Circle who resigned two weeks ago. Simpson assumed duties yesterday with Mrs Circle assisting. A recent examination and backing from the central committee indicate a permanent appointment is expected.
Pomeroy officers received an appeal to investigate the burning of John Cornwell’s barn at Salem Center on Monday. A portion of the season’s crops, equipment, and a cow were destroyed. no insurance coverage existed. Cornwell suspects an incendiary act.
Members of the Guild of Heath M. E. church in Sheir met at Mrs. R. C. Lansbury’s home this week and elected officers: president Mrs. A. W. McKay, vice president Mrs. E. M. McCaray, secretary Mrs. H. I F. Scott, treasurer Mrs. H. W. Schreiner.
The Past Chiefs' association of the Pythian Sisters held its annual turkey dinner at Mrs. Clare Welch's home. Twenty six members attended the event.
In Pomeroy on November 17, Susie McNamee filed for divorce from Rush McNamee after reporting Rob Webster’s Ford coupe stolen from in front of Webster’s residence.
Homer Cooper of Middleport announces immediate construction of a three story motion picture theater on Second Street pending site negotiations. The plan includes seating for 890 with upper floors to be used for commercial and fraternal activities. The Middleport Council is asked to approve sidewalk changes at the Masonic temple to meet state theater requirements. Zweifel of Pomeroy and Racine may lease ground floor space for the cinema.
POMEROY November 17 The Ohio river dams at Racine require lowering the wickets when water rises, a hazardous task on inland waterways. A local observer notes the operation is dangerous due to swift currents and the risk of being swept away while the maneuver boat is moved to protect the wickets.
The article describes a boat maneuver near the lock wall as old craft yield to steel vessels. It notes five government dams on the Meigs county river front and the rarity of locals witnessing boat lock-throughs or wicket operations. Tourists from New York visit the ferry levee and admire the river scenery.
Nov 17 report from To Go West Middleport notes Mr and Mrs Kelly Grogan leaving Mrs Lucy Boggess residence for Mr and Mrs R M Grogan. They will stay until Sunday before Mr Grogan departs for Oklahoma for a health winter. Mrs Grogan to move to Point Pleasant.
A short note indicates plans to stay with her mother Mrs Rayburn for the winter season. The fragment suggests domestic arrangements and familial support during the cold months.
Nov 17 - Mr Leo Russell and wife took their baby to Charleston for a tonsil and adenoid operation at McMillan hospital. Reports say the operation is finished and the patient rests comfortably. Calvin Reichman and others injured in a Friday car wreck near Pt Pleasant are recovering and expect to play Pomeroy on Thanksgiving. Mrs Tifft has returned to Columbus after visiting Mrs Wysong whose guests were in Huntington. Mrs Lansbury of Marietta visits sister Mrs Sidenstricker in town then goes to Rutland to visit relatives in Dexter and Langsville. Margaret and Ruth Thomas hosted a birthday dinner for their mother Mrs H E Thomas with six guests.
Mrs H R Lewis and Mr Agee were in a Tuesday noon auto wreck. both cars damaged but none seriously hurt. Mrs Ray McCullough, taken to Cherrington hospital, is reported in serious condition. Von Kassler family moved into Emma White property from Pomeroy. Mr and Mrs C E Smith and daughter Harry Marie visited Cincinnati. Mr and Mrs Carl Ream announced the birth of a son on November 14. Walter B Harris, Frank Knopp,
Fire at Shawnee Tuesday night, likely set by hunters, wipes out two oil derrick engine houses of the New York Coal company. Loss estimated at 12,900 by company officials.
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