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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1928
Page
2
Ruth Keyes, a Chicago cloak model linked to the Rothstein murder inquiry, is photographed exiting the district attorney's office. The guarded witness is described as providing important information to the investigation into Arnold Rothstein's death.
November 30 reporting says Pomeroy High School pupils gathered reboxes logs and material for a pep meeting bonfire on Lyons lot above the Episcopal Church. A group from Middleport allegedly set the pile on fire during noon, burning it to the ground.
The Gallipolis Community Club hosts a Father and Son banquet at the Lafayette Hotel to honor Ohio Wesleyan football player John Red Halliday. The event gathers high school players and fathers, with boosters invited, remembering Halliday as a longtime stumbling block to Gallipolis teams.
Middleport remembers Mrs. S P Tinklepaugh formerly Sallie Surtees who died Thanksgiving morning after over two years of ill health including a recent influenza attack. She is survived by her husband and one sister Mrs Charles Bradfield of Chauncey. Funeral is Saturday at 2 pm from Middleport Hill Cemetery with Rev. Skinner officiating. Rawlings Undertakers in charge.
The Middleport Literary Club gathered Wednesday at Mrs. T. A. May’s home with good attendance. Miss Bessie Sanborn read a paper on The Old and New Japan, followed by a talk on An Afternoon at the Theater and a Cup of Tea by Mrs. M. D. Hartinger.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Chambers and their children Orville and Miss Bether drove to Columbus after school on Wednesday. They will stay through the week with Mrs Chambers sister Mrs J W Major and Mrs Cora Curtis. Guests included G C Wolfe Paul Hayman Freda Miller Helena Keehne and the hostesses.
Readers report Thanksgiving trips and family visits in several towns. Mr and Mrs Ralph Howell and Miss Margaret Thomas left Wednesday for Youngstown and nearby points. Mrs F L Sater and daughter Martha of Columbus arrived for a Thanksgiving visit with her sister Mrs A H Grant. Mr and Mrs H P Moore of Jackson were here for Thanksgiving with Gilbert Hayes. Mrs R C McBride and daughter Margaret went to Parkersburg to spend the week with her mother. Dr and Mrs EB Stansbury received a new radio from their son in Greensboro. Mr and Mrs Gordon Gardner and Miss Lucille Mayer drove from Columbus to visit Mayer family in North Second Avenue.
Middleport High School Yellow Jackets routed Pomeroy High with three touchdowns by captain Lambert and a successful kick, delivering a 19 to 0 victory on a drizzly Thanksgiving Day. Tensions between the schools prompted caution, while a somber hearse procession drew mixed reactions from the crowd.
Misses Anna Vaughan Marcia Karr and Gertrude McBride entertained Central teachers with a neon themed luncheon at the Cozy Corner tea room in Middleport on Wednesday. A Thanksgiving menu was served.
The jury in the Daddy Black shooting with intent to kill trial failed to reach a verdict. Taken about 11:30 Wednesday, they reported at 2 Thursday morning that they were hopelessly divided, and Judge Crow discharged them. Black’s attorneys argued self defense and appeared to sway part of the panel. There were three women jurors. division details were not released.
William Densmore, who visited his daughter Mrs. Harry Thomas in Youngstown for health reasons, has steadily worsened and plans to go to Cleveland for a specialist. He has lost weight and become very weak, with a reported serious condition. Pomeroy schools closed Wednesday for Thanksgiving recess after the six week exam.
The Pomeroy postoffice began service yesterday in a modern steel lobby with ample light and improved fire safety. The facility expands work space, adds a larger postmaster’s office, and increases delivery boxes from 418 to 466 with three-turn combination locks.
Pearl Hysell, brother of Mrs. John Lenkus of Pomeroy, underwent leg amputation a few inches above the ankle at White Cross Hospital Columbus after mine injuries at Thomas Fork. Doctors removed the limb to avoid complications and reports say he has rallied and is improving.
The service includes Bible school communion and a preaching sermon on Pillars of Salt. Special music and a children’s story accompany the day’s program led by organist Bradbury.
Paul Thomas, 93, shot and killed himself at his home as family members listened to a Thanksgiving Day radio concert. Officials provided no motive for the fatal act.
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