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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1927

Page

2

Pomeroy Daily Register Suspends Daily Issue

The Point Pleasant Daily Register will suspend daily publication and return to a weekly format. Mason area papers shrink to two weekly editions while Meigs county’s press history recalls editor FE S Trussell. Elsewhere C L Brooks and Raymond Ebersbach headed to Detroit to view the new Ford demonstration.

Point Pleasant Daily Register Pomeroy Point Pleasant Weekly Telegraph Minneapolis West Columbia Middleport C. L. Brooks Raymond Ebersbach Brooks-Ebersbach Pomeroy and Detroit Ford

Pomeroy Ohio River highway work estimate filed

The approximate estimate for improving the Pomeroy section of the Ohio River highway, grading roadway and paving with concrete, lists roadway 26923.48, pavement 9747.76, structure under 20 feet pan 1806.65, signs lights and barricades 60, insurance 290, engineering and contingencies 3072.11. Total estimated cost and expense 35900.

Pomeroy Ohio River Highway Salisbury Township

Legion auxiliary installs new officers at MADDleport meeting

At the regular Legion auxiliary gathering at Mrs. R N Barnes home the post commander installed the new officers with Mrs Barnes becoming the new commander. Mrs Leo Carroll is named delegate to the south eastern district meeting in Logan next week and the new president also serves as a delegate.

Maddleport Legion Auxiliary R. N. Barnes Barnes Leo Carroll Logan

Mygatt Family Child Undergoes Tonsil Adenoid Operation

Mr and Mrs J M Mygatt and children traveled to Charleston where their son Martin Jr entered McMillan hospital for a tonsil and adenoids removal operation performed on Thanksgiving Day.

Middleport Mrpr J. M. Mygatt Charleston Martin, Jr McMillan Hospital

Musterole Eases Sore Throat and Congestion

Musterole soothed a sore throat and chest congestion with a mild tingle. The clean white ointment uses mustard oil to relieve bronchitis tonsillitis croup and rheumatic pains without blistering like old plaster. A milder Children's Musterole is available for babies and small children.

West Virginia Hints at Sand River Extraction Suit

At Romory Nov 25 the rumor spreads that West Virginia Attorney General may seek an injunction to stop sand and gravel removal from the Ohio river bed. The state argues ownership and need for licenses and potential revenue. Local firms have no information yet. A Greene Line boat image features Mrs Mary B Greene beside the bell. she is noted for activity along the Ohio and Mississippi rivers.

Ohio West Virginia Mary B. Greene Greene Line Pathfinder Magazine

Thanksgiving Dinner Near County Infirmary Hosts Guests

A turkey dinner was served at Nile Hysell’s home near the county infirmary on Thanksgiving Day for a party from Middleport including Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Lansbury and daughter June Mrs. Addie Smith Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Erwin and family Mrs. Carrie Glover Mrs. Addie Branch Fred Shifler and George Schaaf of Pomeroy.

Nile Hysell County Infirmary Middleport R. C. Lansbury June Addie Smith C. E. Erwin Carrie Glover Addie Branch Fred Shifler George Schaaf Pomeroy

Miss Frances Roush Celebrates 20th Birthday Party

Miss Frances Roush entertained friends Tuesday evening to mark her twentieth birthday anniversary. The young guests enjoyed games, music and contests followed by refreshments.

Thanksgiving Homecoming Snaps Across Ohio Towns

Miss Helen Davis a Cleveland teacher and Elmer Hugh Davis of Columbus arrived home for Thanksgiving with their relatives the E. T. Davis family. Demetrice Keffer Joe Heckox Helen Smith and Viola AMensworth return from colleges for the holiday. Mrs Dean Hayes visited Huntington with her parents the Meadows. Robert McKay is cited as an Ohio student.

Middleport Helen Davis Cleveland Elmer Hugh Davis Columbus E. T. Davis Demetrice Keffer Joe Hecox Helen Smith Viola Amensworth Dean. Hayes Huntington James Meadows Robert McKay Ohio

Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Skin Itching

An advertorial for Zemo skin healing liquid promotes relief from itching. It claims quick soothing, penetration, and mitigation of blotches blemishes pimples and other irritations with day or night use.

Thanksgiving Guests and Local Visits Across Ohio Villages

State university in Columbus hosts Laura McKay and her Portland brother with their McKay parents Supt and Mrs A W McKay. Local families welcomed relatives and friends for Thanksgiving including Duttons Stouts Rusts and Hamltons. Several residents traveled to Huntington Parkersburg Cleveland and Akron for holidays.

Hamilton

Fifteen Corning Students Sent Home for Hunger

In Corning fifteen public school pupils were sent home after lacking breakfast and food the day before. Welfare efforts have distributed food and clothing, while nearby areas report starving families and local trustees face a depleted treasury until year’s start. An appeal to Jacksonville officials and Eagle Lodge seeks further aid. A church group plans a rabbit and oyster supper Saturday at 4:30 p.m.

Corning Monroe Township Glouster Buckingham Rendville Jacksonville Eagle Lodge

Rabbit Oyster Cornering Novel, Perp City

Fragmentary item notes an event in Corning on November 23 involving rabbit and oyster references with unclear context. Readable text provides limited names and specifics, offering no clear action, outcome, or organization.

Thoxine Promises Quick Relief for Night Coughs

An old advertising notice touts Thoxine as a safer, quicker remedy for night coughing tied to bronchial irritation and colds. It claims relief within 15 minutes, contrasts with risky syrups, and offers money back if unsatisfied. Available at druggists in 25c 60c and 1.00 formats.

Scarlet fever fears rise after illness in Corning school

In Corning on Tuesday several third grade pupils were sent home as an epidemic scare grows. Others in lower grades report chickenpox and sore throat with many too ill to rise, sparking belief that scarlet fever cases may be involved.

Corning

Corning Sailor Sent to Great Lakes Camp Aboard Navy

Kennard Rowland of Corning has joined the navy and left for the Great Lakes training camp. His uncle has served in China for nearly four years with the marines.

Corning Kennard Rowland E. A. Rowland Great Lakes Navy China The Marines

Navy Band to Present Varied Concerts Saturday

The U S Navy Band will perform Saturday at the Men's gymnasium with two programs the afternoon and evening. The afternoon features semi classical and popular light works. The evening opens with an overture Mignon by Thomas and a four piece suite from Coppelia including The March of the Bell The Dance of the Puppets The Waltz of the Doll and The Hungarian Dance.

U. S. Navy Thomas

Wesleyan Players Plan Three Plays At State Hospital

The Wesleyan Players Dramatic Club of the First Methodist church will meet Tuesday at 7 PM for rehearsals before a business session. The group aims to present three plays The Sham The Pot Boiler and The Finger of God at the state hospital Monday evening December. A Christmas play Uziah is also planned.

Wesley Players’ Club Methodist Church State Hospital Wesleyan Players’ Dramatic Club First Methodist Church

Tonsiline Promised For Sudden Sore Throat Relief

An advertisement urges readers to keep Tonsiline on hand for sudden sore throat relief. It emphasizes readiness for nights or days when the drugstore may be closed and frames the medicine as Tor line’s mission to relieve sore throats.

Torline

Methodist Church to Host Indian Party and Concert

Plans are under way for an Indian party for Methodist students at the church Friday December 2. An Indian Pow-wow war dance and tribal contests are included. Dorothy Handly and Kenneth Coulter sit on the planning committee. Wesley Foundation members will usher at the Campbell Concert Company event Monday evening at o clock.

Methodist Methodist Church Dorothy Handly Kenneth Coulter Wesley Foundation Council First Methodist Church Cambrian Concert Company

Mechanicsburg School Thanksgiving Program Parade

A Thanksgiving program was presented Wednesday afternoon by Mechanicsburg pupils before parents. The program featured songs recitations playlets drill and a pageant showing school entertainments and student effort.

Mechanicsburg

PTA Meeting Notice with President Baker in Charge

The regular monthly meeting of the Parent-Teacher association is set for Friday December 2 at 7 o’clock. J R Baker will preside. A program will be presented followed by a business session.

Parent-Teacher Association J. R. Baker

Eight Hurt In Blast At Littell Grocery Cellar

In Greensburg Indiana yesterday a match lit in the Littell Grocery ignited pocketed gas in the cellar under the store. Eight persons were injured in the blast and fire outbreak at the Littell grocery building.

Greensburg Ind Littell Grocery Sam V. Littell

VINCO Herbal laxative touted as gentle bowels regulator

A vintage advertisement promotes VINCO a herbal laxative claimed to regulate the bowels relieve constipation and indigestion without gripe or sickness. It promises a refund from the druggist if no relief from the first 25e box and condemns harsh laxatives.

Brune blast injures multiple including Ida Noser and Sarah Murdock

A blast at Brune injured grocery clerk Mrs Ida Noster and Mrs Sarah Murdock severely. Several others were hurt by falling debris in nearby buildings. Cars parked nearby were damaged by the blast and debris.

Na Brune Ida Noster Sarah Murdock

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