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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1921

Page

10

Pomeroy Middleport Basketball Opens Season in Local Clash

The Pomeroy Middleport basketball season opens Saturday night with a game against the Parkersburg Independents. Local boys debut in new uniforms donated by Middleport businesses and aim for a strong curtain raiser. A Meigs county hunting and fish banquet drew hundreds to the armory featuring speeches and outdoor pictures to promote game law enforcement and sportsmanship. Local mentions include Mrs. Noble visiting, Mrs. Probst returning from Columbus, and Virgie Major heading to Columbus for Thanksgiving with relatives.

Middleport Thei Parkersarg Independents

Wild Westerner Floyd Bentz Visits Racine

Floyd Bentz of Willard Montana visited Racine with his mother and friends for several days. He manages Dr. H. C. Foster's Montana ranch and extended his trip after delivering a large cattle consignment in Chicago. Foster is expected to return in about two weeks.

Floyd Bentz Willard Montana Racine Bentz H. C Foster Chicago West

Local Marriage Licenses Listed for Two Couples

Ray Johnson aged 18 of Racine and Sylvia Wolf aged 16 of Portland R D and BE Frost aged 31 and Myrtle Baker aged 45, both of Long Bottom R D 2, are recorded as marriage license holders.

Ray Johnson Racine R. D Sylvia Wolf Portland BE. Frost Myrtle Baker Long Bottom

Harrisonville Grange to Host Self-Service Lunch

The refreshment committee of the Harrisonville grange announces a self service lunch at the grange kitchen on December 2 with a quirky bill of fare including a goat head fairy flakes Peter Piper's crop sweetened explosion and a dish described as not made by a trust and smelling better than it tastes.

Harrisonville Grange Peter Piper

Driver in Ford Misses Wall After Fogged Route

Early yesterday in heavy fog Hol. Huber lost bearings at the head of Butternut Ave. and drove onto railroad tracks. He barely avoided plunging over a high wall with only minor damage to the vehicle and was greatly frightened by the incident.

Hol. Huber Butternut Ave

Death of Mrs Collins in Middleport at 61

Mrs Albert Collins died at her Middleport home yesterday after a long illness. She was 61. Survived by her husband, a son at home, and several married children.

Collins Albert Collins Middleport

Justice Barnes Delivers Fine in Sunday Hunting Case

Dell Darrell faced Justice Barnes on a Sunday hunting charge. He pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Justice Barnes Dell Darrell

Legion Notes: Dow Webster Post 39 Auxiliary Meets at Armory

The women's auxiliary of Dow Webster Post No. 39 will meet at the armory this evening at 7 o clock. The Legion Post offers a 25 dollar reward for proof and conviction of anyone entering the armory rooms. They note armory misuse by those using the facility for various purposes and urge protection of the public building against mistreatment and improper conduct.

Legion Women's Auxiliary Dow Webster Legion Post

No. Catarrh Hyomei Germ Killing Medicine Ad

The sole sensible safe treatment for catarrh is Catarrh Hyomei. It goes straight to the spot by being breathed through the nose and mouth. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Sold by McKee Drug Company.

McKee Drug Company

Mayoral Campaign Spent Small Sums in Local Election

Campaign expense statements filed with the county board show minimal outlays overall. Mayor Koppe led with 148.40 spent, followed by Miller 72.27 Brown 17.15 Brooks 7.75 as other candidates reported no donations or larger expenditures.

Board of Elections Koppe Miller Brown Brooks L. A. McClelland Swackhammer Dixon Ed Frances Watts Swackhamer Council American Legion

Wilson Will Probate Read For Minerva Wilson Estate

The will of Mrs. Minerva Wilson, Laurel Township resident, was probated by Judge Stephenson Tuesday. Leland A. Wilson named chief beneficiary with an 85 acre farm and remaining assets after debts. Household goods to be divided equally among all children. Leland A. Wilson named executor without bond. J H Klinker and Mrs J H Klinker witnessed. Executor to begin estate settlement immediately. Only three family members present at the reading.

Here for Visit

Alex White of Fairmont is visiting for a week with his son Paul White and Logan relatives. He serves as postmaster of Fairmont and shows interest in the lumber business.

Alex White Fairmont Paul White Logan Mr. White

Yerges Family Thanksgiving Plans Include Fremont and Newark

Lawrence Yerges a jeweler at Kreig Pharmacy leaves Wednesday for Fremont to visit his brother Frank and plans a few days with daughter Mildred in Fostoria before returning to Logan. Meanwhile Mrs. Yerges will spend Thanksgiving in Newark as guest of Mrs. Emma Hickman council woman elect.

FE. G. Probst Columbus C. Sauvage Nelsonville Marion DeMaine Arthur Leekman Pittsburg Virgie Major Frank Enright Dewey Miller Babe Lawrence Yerges Kreig Pharmacy Fremont Frank Mildred Fostoria Logan

Retiring School Board Member Honored After 18 Years Service

After the regular city school board meeting on Monday a supper at Star Restaurant honored H. R. Harrington retiring from the local board after 18 years of service. Harrington declined a再 nominating bid though his term expires January 1, 1922.

Star C. F. Ridgley H. R. Harrington Harrington Altho

Rotary Club Thanksgiving Luncheon and Masons Elect Officers

Rotary members hosted Dr. and Mrs. Earle Naftzger and others at Mrs. Belle Hyson’s home for a Thanksgiving luncheon with musical selections and talks by Dr. Naftzger and John Canty. The club plans to attend an evangelistic meeting December 6 with wives. Masons held a large election gathering with about two hundred attendees and a rabbit supper, then elected officers led by Mack B Mount.

Earle Naftzger Ernest Naftager John Canty Rotary Club Belle Hyson Presbyterian Church Tabernacle Mingo Mack B Mount

Mingo Lodge Elects and Installs Officers

Worshipful Master L. C. Laube and senior warden Harry Smith led the lodge after election with DD M Soliday and officers Rolland Bright Otis Sowers Floyd Mount Chas Kleinschmidt and J C Stau ton chosen for three year terms. Frank Schlaggater of Sydney, longest living past master, installed the officials and had formerly served six years as master. W B Johnson of Athens attended with six Nelsonville Masons led by Ed Cooley, tied to the Nelsonville Grotto.

L. C. Laube Harry Smith Jnior DD. M. Soliday Rolland Bright Otis Sowers Floyd A. Mount Chas. Kleinschmidt Tyler J. C. Stauton Frank Schlaggater Sydney Mingo Lodge Schlaggater Altho W. B. Johnson Athens

Parent Teacher Association Movement Aids Athens Schools

Athens County schools gain support for a Statewide Parent-Teacher Association effort led by Guy Dinsmoor. Mrs. William Dixon of the Ohio Branch helps organize districts and offers assistance to superintendents and communities to promote PTA groups.

Athens Guy Dinsmoor Athens County Dismoor William Dixon Ohio Parent-Teacher Association Department of Education

Blending School Spirit with Community Cooperation

A description praises merging school efforts with broad civic cooperation to advance school betterment and communal progress.

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Pomeroy Ie Meigs County Hunting and Fish Armory Messrs. Baxter Col Tiffin Gilmore Bob Harris State Game and Fish Department William Noble Cincinnati Nile J. Painter O. U. Field Majestic Leo The Lewis S. Stone Myrtle Stedman Mabel Julienne Scott Raymond Hatton Monty Banks Majestic Concert Orchestra Viola Dana Christine Slade Saturday Evening Post Huber Laboratories Irene Stolofsky Grace Johnson Ronold Bess Hagmeier Lyceum Stolofsky McKee Dr. King Ed Cooley Nelsonville Grotto Timken Hyatt National MT Ard Service Bearings Service Company GAGE Logan, Ohio Salty Wy Dinsmoor Akron American Motor Truck American Stamp & Enam Bankers Burton Townsend Burton Townsend Brick Canton Cran & Enam Canton Steel Foundry Central Metal Products Co Central Steel Co Cincinnati Finance Co Cleveland Discount Co Commonwealth Finance Continental Clay Acom Continental Clay Units Coshocton Glove Dayton Rubber Co. RL Dollings Este Tire & Rubber Co Foote Burt Florida Farms & Ind Franklin Brick & Tire,td Garford Motor Truck Geiger Jones Co Hawkins Mortgage. Com Hydraulic Steel Mason Tire & Rubber Co Massillon Rolling Mill Co Matthew Engineering Metropolitan Metropolitan Paving Brick Co Miami Cycle Co Missouri Life Ins Morgan Engineering National Automatic Music Co National Reduction North Carolina Farms Ohio National Life Ins Piqua Hosiery Ralston Steel Car Co Republic Rubber Safe Cabinet Southern Cattle Feeding Stevens-Duryea Co Superior Underwear Templar Motors Troy Sunshade United Alloy U.S. Turpentine & Rosin A. & J. Frankinstock Union Trust Bldg St. Andrew’s Golf Company, Ltd Glasgow Scotland Athens Book & News Company Sapolio Enoch Morgan’s Sons CO New York U.S.A William Duncan Hart Six Shooter Billie Rhodes Sonst Pisianene Frank Mayo Otnaeield Opera House Paycen Stock Co Secret Service
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