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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1927
Page
2
A blaze at noon damaged a Pomeroy residence on Butternut Avenue. No one was home. Mrs Turner and children were away in Gloucester. Mr Turner had left earlier. The Miner wall fire confined to the building owned by E S Beegle. insurance covered house and contents. Firefighters and volunteers removed most furniture and goods.
Grace Sauvage stenographer for New York Central at Charleston was hurt when the car she rode in overturned between Huntington and Gallipolis. She suffered a back injury a broken right arm and facial lacerations and was in serious condition at Holzer hospital Gallipolis with two sisters traveling to be at her side.
Invitations have been received for the marriage of Miss Ruth Hall of Weilsonville and Mr Earl L Funk, to be held Thanksgiving night at the bride's home in Columbus. Funk, a local linotype operator now in Columbus, will live there with his bride.
A notes item from Entreg Pomeroy on November 18 reports the Return Jonathan Meigs chapter of the D A R hosting an entertaining event. The brief item highlights the gathering and connection to the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Mrs Herbert Backus will entertain the state regent at the W G Downie home this afternoon. A luncheon will be served at 1 o clock followed by an address by Mrs Backus and a musical program.
Middleport reports a lively first evening of the Knights of Pythias indoor carnival with dozens of booths and attractions. The event, running two more nights, aims to liquidate the memorial pedestal indebtedness through its earnings.
Mr and Mrs Jesse Rice plan to leave this week for Ashland Kentucky. Mr Rice has headed Singer Sewing Machine offices in Pomeroy and Middleport for the past year as the company dispatches a relief manager.
Clerk of Courts Bengel reports hunting licenses issued this year are about half of last year due to disfavor of the new squirrel law protecting bushy tails this season. Despite this and bad weather, many hunters have been afield since Tuesday and report rabbits fairly plentiful.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Guinther announce the birth of an eight and one half pound son on Wednesday. The baby is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Frank Guinther of Middleport and Mr and Mrs Woltz of Wellston.
An advertisement urges immediate action at the first sign of sore throat. It promotes Tonsiline as a targeted remedy and emphasizes buying today, with a note to insist on the bottle featuring the long necked figure on the label.
A Columbus visitor list includes a youngster named Robert Franklin and the Elys from Columbus arriving Wednesday to visit Mrs. Will Huggins and family on Lincoln street. Mrs. G J Hamilton in Holzer hospital showing slight improvement after ten days. Busy Bee class of Baptist Bible school met with Mrs. Lawrence Bing on South Second street. Owen Rust and son Paul returned from Huntington. Mrs. I E Hodge of Charleston visiting since the death of Mrs. Carolyn M Weed at Dr. J B Hodge’s home. Thanksgiving market Saturday of the Whatsoever class to be run by several members at Odenbaugh's.
Holzer hospital in Gallipolis reports a sizable Meigs county presence this week. Grace Sauvage, hurt in an auto accident, is fighting to recover as Charles Ebersbach remains under observation.
Treatment updates include Mrs Willard Grant undergoing an operation and Harrison Singleton improving after a Pomeroy mine injury. Sidney Meyers and Milton Will receive care for leg injuries and illness. Mrs William Willis returns home after five weeks in hospital. Ten other patients are in the area as a carbide can exploded injuring Glover whose sight was initially feared lost but today is not expected to be permanently damaged.
In Forest Run mine Guy Glover was hurt when a buried can of carbide exploded while he worked on a sand pile. The incident endangers his eyesight as danger from the blast was noted.
Water-Proof Creme Carnee lipstick draws attention as a new non oily formula that lasts all day and leaves no oil or pigment residue. It comes in one shade, tangerine, claimed to blend with skin tones and change color upon application. Available at Mc Kee Drug Co and Gibson's Pharmacy.
The text argues that cascarized cascara strengthens bowel walls, reduces need for laxatives, and promotes lasting bowel function. it contrasts natural cascara with harsher, man-made cathartics and notes a gentler evacuation followed by normal bowel activity.
POMEROY November 18. A probate court in Syracuse scheduled a hearing today on a case arising from a disturbance during a church service. Six boys were charged with interfering with the service and orderly conduct.
Carl Hubbard Lawrence Blake Douglas Hemsley Carl Moore Hollis James and Howard Quillin face charges in Syracuse for distributing material during a church service at the local place of worship.
Special evangelistic services begin at Mt Union church near Carpenter with Rev Selah Weatherby leading. Services start at 7 o clock each evening Saturday through the following nights.
William A. Elliott, 52, a widower, failed to appear for his upcoming wedding to Katherine Wheeler in Bournemouth England, leaving plans in disarray and local officials reviewing the case.
An advertisement touts Bisurated Magnesia as a non laxative remedy for indigestion gas sourness nausea and after eating pains. It promises instant relief and rapid response even in stubborn cases and recommends asking your druggist.
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