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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1928

Page

2

Girl 17 Seeks Divorce Decree in Ohio Case

Lorain Cremeans, 17, by Edward Cremeans as next friend, files for divorce from John Arms at Minersville claiming cruelty and infidelity since their Sept 25 1928 Gallipolis marriage. She seeks restoration to her maiden name Lorain Cremeans and applicable relief. An additional divorce suit is mentioned.

Pomeroy Lorain Arms Edward Cremeans John Arms Lorain Cremeans Minersville Gallipolis

Union Leader Is Killed in Chicago

John G. Clay 59 head of Laundry and Dye House Union HQs was shot dead in Chicago as he sat by a window. His wife Bell had left him with their three children, claiming improper relations with another man and seeking divorce and custody. Two gunmen fled in a car after crisscrossing the window with machine guns and sawed off shotguns.

Terday Latham Bass Frankie Bass Peti-T Chicago Uak-Calmeron Pomeroy Toltrance al Capone John G. Clay Fairfield County Clay Union

Messenger Cooking School Recipes Published

Recipes requested by Mrs Frances Northcross director of the Messenger Cooking School from the last week lectures are printed. Instructions cover pumpkin milk custard cake and chocolate nut bars with detailed mixing and baking steps and a gelatin emulsion for a color dye mix.

Messenger Cooking School Frances Northcross Messenger Northcross the Messenger

If You Would Bathe Or Drink Pay Up

Athens residents who have failed to pay their water rent will be assessed a $1 fine and the water turned off if the rent is not paid by Nov. 20. George Mason, clerk of the Athens Water Department, stated many residents are delinquent. PLAINS P. T. A. TO MEET THY PLAINES, Nov. 17. The Parent-Teacher Association will meet at 7 20 o'clock Tuesday evening in the auditorium of the grade building. Parents will run the program.

Athens George Mason Athens Water Department

Business Men 10 Banquet Thursday in Athens

The Athens area hosts a Business Men 10 Banquet Thursday at 6 PM in the Varsity Inn South Court Street. Karin Kumiler, field secretary, will discuss Ohio Chamber activities and the state’s Eighth General Assembly, stressing cooperation and solutions to business issues. Clarence M. Gill, Athens Chamber secretary, oversees local plans under P Tush.

Ohio Chamber of Commerce Athens Ohio! “Chamber Varsity Inn South Court Street Karin Kumiler Eld Ohio Telne Helpid Ohio Chamber Clarence M. Gill Athens Chamber of Commerce P Tush

Poindexters Drive From Washington to Middleport in a Day

Dr and Mrs C A Poindex ter travel from Washington to Middleport in a single day returning home after a week in Baltimore and a two day stay in Washington over Armistice Day. They describe the road conditions as wonderful along the entire route to Middleport.

Mrs. C. A. Poindexter Washington Middleport C. A. Poindexter Baltimore

Fall 15 Serious Midploproport Resident In Che shire

Mrs Tilly Lassv aged 0+ fell at her Che shire home about 20 hours ago and has since been in Helver Hospital Gallipoli with a broken hip and serious condition. Friends visited Thursday afternoon finding her restless and in pain. Mrs Lasley, early Cheshire resident and Middleport booster, is among the prominent figures noted in the community.

Lasley Cheshire Middleport Soceer Cardes

Lawsuit Over Fence Boundary Heard in Common Pleas Court

In Portland area, W M Cowdery et al sue J E Meredith over land bounds from a sale. Judge L G Worstell rules title rests with Cowdery. parties pay witness fees and other costs. original deed stands. Jury to hear A J Green vs Frank Gloeckner on Nov 23. Daddy Black shooting case set for Nov 26 trial.

Dorfall Common Pleas Court L. G Worstell W. M. Cowdery J. E. Meredith Portland Vna Pere Cowdery Jana A. J. Green Frank Gloeckner Daddy” Black

Widow Dies After Fall Complications in Pomeroy

Mrs Martha Needs a widow aged 73 died at her home in Success near Enterprise after a fall and stroke two weeks earlier. The funeral will be at the Success Christian Church Sunday at 2 pm with burial in Successia cemetery. She leaves two sons and two daughters, with other relatives noting illness and ongoing care.

Pomeroy Jonas Pomeroy Mar- Young Tha Needs Success Enterprise Ground Road Successis Plago Successia Tart Brown Lulu Mae Ashley Fannie Frank Rice Toledo Effie Rice Harry Bennett

Gas Tank Explodes at Jail Premises in Pomeroy

An acetylene gas tank exploded in the rear jail premises Friday afternoon rattling courthouse windows and heard blocks away. Plumber George Childs was at work with the tank but no one nearby was injured.

Pomeroy George Childs

New Court Cases Listed by County Clerk Office

New court records from Pomeroy dated November 17 show Edward C. Turner as Ohio attorney general representing Clyde Townsend against The Lewis Coal Company Ethel F Weese and Don Weese in an injunctive relief matter. Also listed is ex parte habeas corpus for Viola Qualls holding Cityde Caldwell and Maggie Osborn with a judgment of 128 dollars.

Pomeroy Edward C. Turner Ohio Clyde Townsend Liwis Coal Company Ethel F Weese Don Weese Thomas Googlen Viola Qualls Habeas Corpus Caldwell H Osborn Maggie Osborn

Woman Dies of Cancer in Minorsville

Mrs. Ina Irene Hysell 37 wife of Charles Hysell died Thursday evening from cancer. Survived by husband and three children. Funeral Sunday at Simpson Methodist Church with Undertaker Funsterwatch in charge. services at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.

Minorsville Ina Irene Hysell Charles Hysell Simpson M EE Pomeroy Funsterwatch

Hunters Fall Dead in Fields in Ohio Rabbit Hunt

Two well known men died suddenly while rabbit hunting in Ohio. Dr George W Wood 64 of Columbus collapsed near Bainbridge Rosa County from heart trouble as Ezra Niday 45 of Gallipolis former Gallia County recorder shot at a rabbit near Gallipolis and died instantly. Mrs Charlotte Burnell travels to Columbus after learning of her nephew Wood’s death. Miss Marjorie Patten formerly of Pomeroy, a Holzer Hospital nurse, is recovering from stomach surgery with Mrs Cecil Root visiting.

Middleport Charlotte Burnell George W. Wood Columbus Bainbridge Rosa County Woods Ezra. Niday Gallipolis Gallia County Gallipoelis Marjorie Patten Pomeroy Cecil Root South Fourth Avenue Holzer Hospital

Women Attend GOP Session in Columbus

Mrs Florence Smith postmaster of Pomeroy and several local women joined Republican group leaders at a meeting in Columbus on Thursday. Governor-Elect Myers Cooper and family traveled with them, staying overnight in Pomeroy at the Rathburn home as the governor rested after the election. Cooper’s party planned to continue to White Sulphur Springs and return around month’s start.

Pomeroy Florence Smith Pome- Toy Charles FP Rathburn White Sulphur Springs Pomeroy Bend H HS Burt Cincinnat Burt Cooper Cam Jen Meigs County

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