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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1927

Page

2

New Standard Series Bridge Over Leading Creek Opens

The Hobson Federal Aid bridge near Hobson depot, part of a state standard design series, spans 180 feet and meets a 24 foot roadway width. It features a durable solid-rolled manthey truss, high visibility end posts and guard rails, curved brackets for aesthetics, and was built by TEML Scently of Columbus at a bid of 35 154 15 dollars.

Omeroy Casital Leading Creek Hobson Depot State Bureau of Bridges Hobson Bureau of Bridges Teml Scently Columbu

Unclear fragment hints at family visits and travel

Fragmentary notice mentions Mrs Herbert Tank suffering nosebleed and trips to Dayton Huntington and Jumbua for several days. References to Mr and Mrs Meadows Smith Meadows and others visiting relatives, with unclear legs of a local social item.

Herbert Tank GW. Anderson Billy Dayton M. Or Me Yoo Huntington James Meadows Son Charles R. J. Smither Jumbua Forquer

Negro youth held on charge of trespassing after wedding

In Pomeroy, a 16 year old Rose Hill resident named Baumfardner was brought to court after trespassing accusations. The case involves Artha and Anne Wil. A hearing is scheduled, with press details limited by report.

Pomeroy Baumfardner Rose Hill Artha Anne

Ohio State graduates invited to Gallia alumni meeting

Ohio State University graduates from Gallia County are invited to a Nov. 26 alumni meeting at Park Central hotel. O. L. Bars of Letart Falls was named administrator for the estate of his late father J. A. Bars. The notice lists real and personal property in Gallipolis and surrounding areas and mentions Mrs. Na Battin of Athens visiting relatives.

Gallia Ohio Park Central O. L. Bars Letart Falls J. A. Bars Ohio State University Gallipolis

Illness After Nose Bleed From Burst Blood Vessel

Middleport November 26 Mrs. Herbert Tank has been seriously ill for several days after a nosebleed caused by a burst blood vessel. Her condition was alarming but shows slight improvement today. She is at her mother Mrs. Lily Hysell's home on South Sixth Street.

Middleport Herbert Tank Lily Hysell South Sixth Street

Captain Mell Erwin Hospitalized in Pittsburgh After Injury

Nov 21 report says Captain Mell Erwin of the Senator Cardill fights for life in a Pittsburgh hospital. A long-ago injury has worsened, his mother aged 87 at his side as doctors battle to save him.

Mell Erwin Senator Cardill Pittsburgh Pomeroy Cardill Hyer

Delivers Boat Captain Haptonstall Returns Home

Mindleport reports Captain W. R. Haptonstall back after a three week trip to the South aboard the boat sent to Point Pleasant. The voyage concluded with completion of the mission and return to base.

W. R. Haptonstall South Mindleport Cap- Ham Haptonstels Bad South Point Pleasant Wes Ers

Pomeroy to Open Hardware Store in Beegle Block

Fort Burson announces he will open a hardware store in the Beegle block on one street, formed by his grandfather G. W. Burson. He expects to begin business December 1.

Earl Burson Second Street Beegle Block Pomeroy Fort Burson G. W. Burson Ond Street

Entertainment Night Proves Successful at Masonic Hall

A midweek program at the Masonic hall drew local participation and community support. The event featured pianists, humorous readings, and contributions from home organizations, signaling strong local interest in paid performances and group cooperation.

Masonic Hall Skinner John Har Burt Martin Jari Moref

Bus Lines Granted Extension Rights In This District

Extension rights granted for bus lines in the district include two extensions to form Ghia and related actions by local authorities. The document references approvals, concerned parties, and procedural steps to extend operations within designated areas.

Ermi Ghia Hares Cour Apisel Gloster Connie Svilia Bortster

Death of Paul Jefferson Linked to Indianapolis Mine Incident

Hugh Jefferson of Corning learns of the sudden death of his brother Paul Jefferson in Indianapolis where the Jefferson Gravel and Sand company operated banks near the city. A gravel fall at a bank buried three men, including Paul, as they prepared sites for winter. Paul planned to visit his parents in Moomingham next week. He leaves four brothers in Ohio and elsewhere. The funeral is set for Monday afternoon.

Hugh Jefferson North Lancaster Street Paul Indianapolis Paul Jefferson Tillett John Jefferson Gravel and Sand Company Indianapoli Jefferson Iheing Moomingburg W. of Jefferson AL Hugh G North Lancaster Mcominghurs John Jefferson Conombus Philadelpiia Park City Peterling

Love-Bruns Conpte Is Martie

Personal notes from Athens area list visiting relatives and hospital news. Entries mention Mr and Mrs, multiple families, Thanksgiving visits in Thurston and Athens, teachers in Athens public schools, clergy travels, and patients admitted or discharged from local hospitals with names including Ludwick Murray Dapler Sprague and Selby.

Lancaster Ludwick U. B. Church Elizabeth Murray Atlantic City Donald Murray Wendell Love Columbus Lawrence Dapler North Congress Survey Wiley Sprague James Mebtlenry Athens Cheorge Selby Wortsmouth Isl Mathew Wise C. P. Clester Sloan Arvilla Phillips Circle Hitt Colonel Locke Ardath Hart Guysville

RAM IS PURCHASED Merri 4-FE club work is county roby

In a terse local note, Merri club members report a purchase of RAM for county work and county roby tasks, though some details are missing from the brief item.

Merri County Roby Movie

Hospital Notes Shelter Arm Hospital Update

News from Sheltering Arms Hospital reports Miss Florence West of 161 Morris Avenue underwent an operation on the 26th. Details indicate a medical procedure performed successfully with no immediate complications noted. Further updates to follow as available.

Sheltering Arms Hospital Florence West Morris Avenue

Weather outlook for November 28 to December 3

The Washington weather report lists Ohio valley with clouds and rain or snow. Tennessee sees rain, cold air moves in to start the week, with gradual warming by midweek and a return to colder conditions later.

Washington URLA Ohio Valley Tennessee

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