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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1927

Page

3

Two Auto Crashes Kill Child in Mason County

In Mason county on Friday two auto accidents occurred near Letart W Va Donnally Graham his two children and neighbor Frank Boyer were in a car that wrecked a 3 year old Graham girl was killed instantly and Graham was badly hurt Auden McCoy a Ravenswood Grocery traveling man was thrown into a 35 foot embankment his car hit a post near the old Pawn bridge sustaining a broken leg and other injuries He was taken to a hospital in Gallipolis

Omeroy Mason County Donnally Graham Frank Boyer Letart W. Va Boyer Graham Auden McCoy Ravenswood Grocery Company Old Pawn Bridge State Road Helent

Two Hurt in Mines As Crary Visits Family

In Fomero y near Beech Grove James Terrell was seriously crushed under a fall of slate at the Hite mine and taken home. Tom Lucas, a driver at Forest Run, was injured when struck by a coal car and also transported to his home at Thomas Fork.

Inms. Swartz C. A. Crary Cincinnati C. M. Hennessy Iily Fomeroy James Terrell Hite Beech Grove Cemetery Sugar Run Tom Lucas Forest Run Thomas Fork Eving Ambula

Condition grave for attorney in Huntington wreck

In Huntington area, attorney Rey Russell was reported in critical condition after a September 21 automobile crash. His temperature reached 192, with severe shock and injuries compounding his existing health problems.

Pomeroy Get Rey Russell Seriou Huntington Russej

Hartley Fined and Licenses Revoked for DUI in Pomeroy

Homer Hartley of Middleport appeared in Justice French’s court and the probate court on Friday after being arrested on Union avenue for driving an automobile while intoxicated. He was fined $140 and costs and ordered to surrender his driving license for one year.

Pomeroy Homer Hartley Middleport Union Avenue Justice French Hhquar A

Inspection event at Berry hotel and K of P hall

At inspection in Middleport following a donation ceremony in Mariera Bethany and Athens White, a list of attendees including Mrs Reynoldis and Dr Vera Morn Leonard. The supreme worthy high priestess attended with other distinguished priests. Dinner occurred at the Berry hotel followed by a reception for Supremes officers and ceremonies at the K of P hall.

Middleport Mariera Bethany Athens T. A . Reyneldis Vera Morn Leonard Lenore Grate Laura Handley Bentah Sullum Rema Harrah Autis Wolfe Berry Hotel K.of P. Hall

Wyatt Funeral Middleport Report Missed Details

Fragmentary obituary item notes Albert Wats funeral in Middleport. Some garbled names mention a burial at grave side and a conduct r at the grave. The text is incomplete and unclear about cause, dates, or participants beyond a funeral at a local cemetery.

Local Residents Plan Short Visits and Family Get-Togethers

The article notes several local residents traveling for family visits. Phines Kilned and Naomi Owens, a nurse, were seen in different towns. Mr. and Mrs. F. Sisson and Schreiner family members, including Leisher, plus Mrs. Yerawn and Mrs. Wolfe, planned or completed trips to Columbus, Athens, Gallipolis, and Gallia counties for a few days at relatives’ homes and shared reminders of extended family ties.

Naomi Owens Sisson Cleveland Hobson Athletic Association Urban Wrooman Columbus A Wovland Thogerss Tluntingyon Aowrek Tavis Dlepart William Schreiner Leisher Mich Schreiner Lough Marrie der. Leisher W. W Yerawn J. W. Wolfe Athens

Surprise Birthday Parties Highlight Middleport Social Notes

Social notes record two surprise birthday parties in Middleport. Fran Sumneyy celebrated with twenty seven attendees and a cake showing forty eight candles. Sid Russell’s party honored his coming of age to vote with a twenty one candle cake, ice cream, and games. A probate court confirmation addressed the sale of Volney Bodger’s personal property and estate exemptions from inheritance tax, with the net value of eighty eight dollars to be divided among heirs.

Middleport John Russell Sidney Jon Lincoln

Highest veal prices in Athens County reported

Mills, manager of the Atbars Farm, notes per hundred weight prices for veal futures. Prices for singles reached 30 dollars, with several buyers including Jay Carsey, Glen Hant Scerman Goeduing, and Albert Nwter among those quoted. Additional bidders listed with names such as Johan Triso and James Sabroas.

Ouce Mills Jay Carsey Glen Hant Scerman Goeduing Albert Nwter Johan Triso Jamea Sabroas Jes Brown

Custody Ruling Involving Child and Parents

A probate court order addresses the custody of a child previously with the father for eleven days of peach month. The child is now placed with the mother for all months except May and August, under the father’s care during remaining periods. The arrangement includes monthly support payments and a dispute over abandonment claims.

Earl M. Householder Maui Parerrs

Man Ordered to Support Minor Child in Ohio Probate Court

Pleading guilty to non-support of a minor, Charles Scott faced three months in jail in a probate court session. The judge, after further consideration, ordered him to take the child home and provide support, with the sentence suspended.

Ohio Charles Scott

Mrs Gibbs Hosts Friends For Thiniaens Visit

Mrs Ben Gibbs entertained several friends Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Thiniaens of Youngstown who is here with honey talks and friends.

Ben Gibbs Thiniaens Youngstown Frien

Suit filed over alleged damage at Elere Street

A civil action was entered alleging damage on a street property involving a Vanety Caparion Plows court and Dray s Parthart, with the case seeking restitution and relief from the court. The document records the plaintiff claims, defendant names, and court actions to proceed.

Vanety Caparion Cie

Trade of Mrs Cahill Careful Petition Reveals Wage Terms

A petition outlines a young girl estimated at twelve or older working days for Mrs Cahill. The defendant agrees to pay 37 per week for eight hours daily and extra half days weekly, with all earnings to a third party. The case cites unpaid wages totaling 149 and mentions travel to Cleveland and Akron for events. A separate fire at the Stolze home is noted with unknown origin.

Cahill Gil Barnhart Reese Cleveland Akjien W. FM

Community church group meeting and surprise reception noted

A Wednesday gathering at the U church in Jacksonville drew members and friends of the arch arch group. A surprise reception followed prayers for Rey and Airs who have returned. Rev Hunch led music. Mrs Williams and Mrs KV attended parish renovations in Newark.

Hie U. Ik Rey Wit Edwards Vam KV Newark Williams Aed Apo McKinles

Pajama Parade Dramatizes Ohio University Freshmen Night

In Athens streets and campus, several hundred freshmen march in the annual pajama parade. The event shuts down traffic as first year students in varied colors invade theaters, shops, and dormitories across the city and university grounds.

Athens Ohio — University

Parade Night Riot Disrupts Campus Dorms

A campus parade erupted into chaos as freshmen stormed dormitories trampling rooms, overturning beds, and unrolling fire hoses. Vehicles were blocked and shouted clashes with police halted by authorities. The Bettie Shop, theater entries, and local houses were raided during the disturbances.

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