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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1926

Page

2

Pomeroy to Decorate Streets for Christmas Season

Nov. 24 meeting of the Drew Webster post of the American Legion in Pom eroy discussed plans to decorate Main, Court and Second streets for the holiday season. Teachers and locals, including Gertrude McKinnis and Ethel Sutton, were named among those connected with the seasonal effort.

Irom W. A. Marshall Mabel Ferrell Long Bottom American Legion Pomeroy Arthur Sprouse Gertrude McKinnis Court Second Streets Sroy Harry McKinpath Plarold T Cleveland Mark Gasshe Plana Ethel Sutton

Michael Williamson Fined Here Thursday

POMEROY and MIDDLEPORT reports detail arrests on Nov 27. Michael Williamson, of Middleport, was arrested by Constable Lord Hysell then by Judge James Williams and fined for possessing liquor and other charges. Numerous local residents are listed visiting, traveling, or paying fines. the brief item notes court actions and releases alongside a long roster of names and trips.

Pomeroy Will Neilson Sherif Willock Edgar Morris Justice M. 1 Middleport Michsiael Williamson Lord Hysell Elmer James Williams Newland Giles Fred Gilmore Car Ilegally Amcounti Ang

Pleads Not Guilty To Non-Support Case

PONEHOY arrested on charge of non-support. He lives at Bailey Run and appeared before Justice Fred Gilmore of Middleport. Gilmore pleaded not guilty to the charge and trial was set for Tuesday afternoon.

Ponehoy Tpurris Bailey Run Ustice Fred Gilmore Middleport Sand

Railroad Employee Injured at Minerton

Minerton MIDDLEPORT Nov 27 Ray J E McDonald of the Hocking Valley railroad was injured at Minerton when struck on the head by coal falling from the engine tanks. His condition is not serious.

Middleport Ray JE. McDonald Logan Hocking Valley Railroad Minerton McDonald

Drilling Prospects Reported Good in Bowmen Run Area

Wil Krider, a Bow Hana resident, reports good drilling prospects in Bowmen Run district. An oil well on George Reefer Run by Gh Puel Co is being drilled, with eight inch casings set and depth reaching 1604 feet. Buckeye Pipe Co plans a powerhouse and substation on Niles Salser’s farm at Bowmen's Run.

Pomeroy Fia Wil Krider Bawhana Thun Bowmen George Gh Puel Company Buckeye Pite Company Gre i Niles Salsers Bowmen’s Run

Forged Check Causes Inquiry In Langaville

Pomeroy reports forgery of the name RE Whittemer on a check in Langaville. The suspect is believed to live in Langaville, with both names on the check belonging to local residents. More than $22 in change was given to the man who tendered the check.

Plans Completed for Banquet Here

MIDDLEPORT November 87 according to Charles A Fowler arrangements for the Fathers and Son banquet to be held at the Mul tweale temple November 36 have not been completed There will be an address by Dr Bryan of Ohio University with special music by the Baptist orchestra and motion pictures for the boys.

Middleport Charles A. Fowler Bryan Ohio University Bapthist Bors

Concho Gas Company Plans Gas Well Shoot Monday

POMEROY Nov 27 The Con cho Gas company led by John Flint Pomeroy expects to shoot a gas well Monday on the F H Beml farm in Franklin township Jackson county The well has been drifted to 2700 feet and the Clintom sands have been reached drilling is in charge of Warden from Sisters WV This is the first location made on the Mic mift farm by the Concho Gas company.

Pomeroy Concho Gas” Company John Flint F. H. Beml Jackson County Franklin Township Sisters v WY. Va Concho.Gaa Company

Gracliffe Chemical Company Suffers Federal Suit

Pomeroy Nov 27 The J B Speed Company a Kentucky firm files suit against Gracliffe Chemical Company seeking 20175 07 with interest from February 1 1924 for goods and merchandise advanced to Gracliffe Chemical Company by the Speed Company in a dispute over unpaid debts.

Several Couples Married Here on Thanksgiving

During the Thanksgiving holidays several marriage licenses were issued by Prairie Judge Cora B. Roberts. A number of couples wed were listed Thursday. The licenses reflect recent marriages in the area with names including March, 32, Lone Bot.

Social Notes at Pomeroy Bend Party and Reception

Mrs. Clair Karr of Pomeroy hosted a Wednesday evening party with attendees from Middleport and Pomeroy including Mrs. Robert McElhinny Mrs. Othe Karr Mrs. Charles Kare and others. The Wristian Endeavor society met at Audrey Gray e home Friday for a reception of new officers with numerous attendees listed.

Clair Karr Pomeroy Robert McElhinny Middleport Othe Karr Charles Kare Mark Roller Helen Dorst Dora Reuter Sara Hemin Beatrice Hess Wristian Endeavor Society Audrey Graye New Office Clyde Wrench Charles Walburn Doyle Miller Susan Russell Ana Tuckerman Edith Laude Vance Anna Mae Carrie Elizabeth Russell Ondine Saxton Francee Roush Lavada Bowen Ruth Mossman Ruth Thurin Alta Harman Lara Ashley Charles Fovwer Nic Cullough Ralph Graves Sidi. Russell Leland Saxton Glenn

Linen Shower and Bridge Party Held at Local Homes

Helen Dorat entertained at a linen shower for Mrs. Cecil Tracy, formerly Bertha Richman, at Mrs. Will Dorst's home. Mrs. Rodney Downing hosted a bridge party Friday evening with guests including Homer Shank, Oscar Waddell, Heritage Lewis, Crary Davis, Rolan Sweingnan, John Downing, and Charles Singleton. prizes went to Oscar Waddell and Mrs. John Downing. The Needle and Thimble Club will meet at Mrs. Hay Smith's home Monday.

M. G. White Frank Columbus Frriday B. Bereman St. Louis John McDonald Charleston Helen Dorat Cecil Tracy Bertha Richman Will Dorst Rodney Downing Middlesport Em Bridge Homer Shank Oscar Waddell Heritage Lewis Crary Davis Rolan Sweingnan John Downing Charles Singleton

Warren minister to hold services here during week

The Rev Franklin Reinhold longtime pastor at Warren First Presbyterian will lead a series of meetings at Athens First Presbyterian Church starting tomorrow night at 7 o clock and continuing nightly through the week with services next Sunday morning and evening Dr A Y Wilcox lauding Reinholds 22 years in Warren and the churches 123rd anniversary celebration highlights his respected scholarship and vital religious impact

Franklin Reinhold First Presbyterian Church Warren Athens A. Y. Wilcox Reinhold Brinhehl Werren

Gu ysville Masons Elect Officers

Guysville Masons elect officers for the coming year with W M Prof Frost G Rode haver J C Stewart BG Chapman treasurer D A Campbell secretary Fred Sands SAULT STE MARIE Mich Nov 5 John Light Ray Bean three ships aground in St Tyler to be shuttled Marys river today as December 16 meeting a result of Friday's storm

Masonic Lodge Guysville Frost Mary's River

Fire damages historic John Jay home in town

A fire today severely damaged the historic home built 144 years ago by John Jay the first chief Justice of the United States. The origin of the blaze was undetermined. A joint event with the Eastern Star lodge and BERWORD, N. was noted in the notice.

Berword John Jay United States

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