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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1927

Page

2

POMEROY HUNTER DIES AFTER ACCIDENTAL GUNSHOT

na Pierce former resident of Rutland dies in Akron Ohio hospital after hunting accident on the first day of the hunt. Pierce overseas veteran survived by widow three brothers Frank Ray and other sisters. The burial is expected in Rutland with a church program under Mrs Ek G Probst in charge.

Utland Akron Na Pierce Thise Marvin Hill R. Pierce Frank Ray Ruth Charles Whetston Rutland Ek. G. Probst

Missionary Society Holds Annual Praise Service in Idllport

In Idllport on November 22 the Man's Missionary Society of the Idllport Presbyterian Church conducted its annual Praise and Thanksgiving service in the church lecture hall.

Missionary Society Iddleport the Man’s Missionary Society of the Dleport Presbyterian Church

Reed couple to seek treatment in Charleston hospital

Middleport residents Mr and Mrs Foster Reed traveled to Charleston today for treatment at McMillan hospital. Doctors may perform a surgical operation to relieve a long standing ailment they have endured.

Middleport Foster .Reed Charleston McMillan Hospital

Child dies of meningitis after fall in Downington

Evelyn Irene Jewell two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Jewell died Sunday from spinal meningitis thought to be triggered by a fall. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church in Downington with burial in Wells cemetery.

Harrisonville Evelyn Irene Glen Jewell Downington Wells Cemetery

Spurt in Pomeroy Marriage Licenses Sees Three Couples

In Pomeroy on November 22, a weekend spike in marriages produced a total of three couples obtaining licenses. The brief item notes the uptick in license activity without detailing names or venues.

Pomeroy

Names Listed in Regional Social Pages

Harley Keyes a 25 year old miner from Long Bottom and Effie Greenhour a 17 year old from Portland are read from the social notes. Dale E. Smith 20 of Pomeroy R D and Ella Will 22 of Pomeroy R D. H Waldo Davidson 24 state highway inspector Levi W Va and Gladys Lawrence 21 of Middleport appear in the roster.

Harley Keyes Miner Long Bottom Effie Greenhour Portland Dale E. Smith Pomeroy R. D Ella Will Pomeroy R. Dd H. Waldo Davidson Levi, W. Va Gladys Lawrence Middleport

Rural sociology class to discuss parish building in Pomeroy

In Pomeroy on November 22 the Heath M. B. K. church hosts a rural sociology class directed by Prof. E. Tetreau of Ohio Wesleyan University. The session, entitled Utilization of Local Groups in Parish Building, features talks by Rev. W. L. Moenkhaus, Rev. G. C. Nutter, and Rev. Glen L. Tennell, with Dr. H. J. Holcombe reviewing Steeples Among the Hills at luncheon.

G. C. Nutter Reedsville M.ef. Church Merchants’ Organizations Glen L. Tennell Pomeroy Bethany M. E. Church H. J. Holcombe Athena

Married Miss Eva Faulkner Weds Homer Hartley in Charleston

Middleport November 22 announcement says Miss Eva Faulkner daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Faulkner married Homer Hartley son of Mr and Mrs Allen Hartley in Charleston on November 14. The couple returned to Middleport and reside with the groom’s parents. Hartley works as a brakeman on the New York Central.

Middleport Eva Faulkner J. J. Faukner Homer Hartley Allen Hartley Charleston Holt Methodist Hartley New York Central

Citizens travel to contest Safeway Transit bus line permit

A group from towns along the proposed route left Pomeroy to appear before the public utilities commission regarding Safeway Transit company’s application for a franchise to run a bus line between Huntington and Parkersburg via Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Public Utilities Commission Safeway Transit Company Huntington Parkersburg

Wife in Serious Condition After Stroke at Home

Middleport reports Mrs. A H Armstrong found by husband unconscious at her Brownell avenue home upon his return from Hobson. The elderly woman, in poor health, suffered a paralysis stroke and remains in serious condition. Daughters Mrs. Mabel Smith and Mrs. Lightler expected to join today.

Middleport A. H. Armstrong Brownell Avenue Hobson

Crody Baldwin Bride Wed in Jackson This Sunday

Miss Florence Baldwin granddaughter of Mr and Mrs I B Murphy and longtime resident of Locust street Middleport married Howard Crody of Middleport in Jackson on Sunday. After the ceremony the couple traveled to Middleport for a brief visit then proceeded to Columbus to reside. The bride, a 1925 Middleport high school graduate, has been enrolled at Mann’s Business College in Columbus.

Middleport Florence Baldwin I’. B. Murphy Fred Conway Locust Street Jackson Howard Crody Columbus Middleport High School Mann's Business College

Esther Chambers Visits Ohio Wesleyan with Chambrs

Miss Esther Chambers, a former Ohio Wesleyan University student, makes a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Herb Chambers after a short stay elsewhere.

Esther Chambers Ohio Wesleyan, University Herb

Visitors and Travels Near Columbus and Akron

Delbert Flower family and Lulu Reichman visited in town with Mrs Reichman’s family. Milton Hamilton and J F Fultz traveled to Columbus for family visits. C M Hennessy joined by L Crary Davis and Maynard Davis to attend an Ohio State game. W L Fisher of Akron visited his parents with hunting plans. Clinton Welch returned from Columbus with his son for a week at home. Db S and S Farmer Mary Dan Dalah Pauley and Mrs Swallow hosted visiting relatives. Middleport residents attended a Hoffman concert and the Ohio State Illinois game as Payne Pierce drove from Dover for two days with friends.

J. F. Fultz Margaret Park Columbus C. M. Hennessy L. Crary Davis Maynard Davis Ohio State University Stadium W. L. Fisher Akron J. C. Fisher Clinton Welch Db. S&s. Farmer Mary Dan Dalah Pauley Farmer George Swallow Lester Snyder Middleport Josef Hoffman Payne Pierce Dover

Flooding Hits Philadelphia N Y After 30 Hours of Rain

Indian River overflowed its banks in northern Jefferson county causing the village of Philadelphia to flood after 30 hours of rain. Rescue work and road closures are reported as authorities assess damage and plan relief.

New Yok Watertown N. Y Indian River Jefferson County Philadelphia

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Hunter OB Na Pierce Evelyn Irene Jewell John J. J. Whitney Melrose Mass Whitney Father John Wife Crody Baldwin Clara Joel Ty Apeda, N.Y Cuticura Cuticure Laboratories Dept. B Malden, Mess George O. Thurn The Messenger Cooking School Swanson Furniture Co Our Alf
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