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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1928

Page

2

Style Show At Fall Festival Premieres Local Merchants Displays

EMIDDLEPORT October 10 Pro of the Fall Festival says local merchants will stage a spectacular style show during Home Coming October 13 to 20. Men’s women’s and children’s apparel will be modeled by living models. Meigs County firms including Wis and Sons E L Healy and Smith Clothing Store Griff Michael Store J N Rathburn Department Store will present latest winter fashions and ready to wear accessories.

Emiddleport Meigs County Wis and Sons E. L. Healy E Smith Clothing

Court session mercy and a death in Smiddleport

The Court of Appeals convened with Judges Mauck and Tomas present and Judge Jon absent due to an infected eye. D. W. Hennessy was granted two weeks of custody of his 14 year old son during summer vacation. Mrs Ida Katherine Collins, 62, died at her home in Smiddleport from a complication of diseases, leaving several grown children. funeral plans not yet set.

MERCY Court of Appeals Mauck Jomas Jon Crow Common Pleas Court D. W. Hennessy Neutzling Greaser D. H. Peoples

Downings Attend Knights of Pythias Gathering in Columbus

Mr and Mrs J B Downing attended a district gathering of Knights of Pythias and Ladies of the Pythian Sisters in Columbus on Monday Mrs Downing presiding as Grand Chief at the Pythian Sisters conclave representing the group in the event over the weekend

Smiddleport J. B. Downing Colulumbus Knights of Pythias Ian Sisters

Daddy Black in Court on Shootings Indictments

John Daddy Black appeared in Common Court for arraignment on two indictments charging shooting with intent to kill. Judge Crow set bond at 1500 dollars on each count, totaling 3000 dollars.

Daddy” Black Court Mercy John “Daddy” Black Crow

Recent marriage licenses issued by the Probate Court

Pomeroy reports recent marriage licenses issued by the Probate Court. Harry Kines, 19, a farmer, and Bertha Buchanan, 22, both of Lengbottom RD 1. Lowell H. Ziegler, 23, a truck driver, and Lola Miller, 25, both of Fiore. Granville Burnette, 22, a mail carrier, Waterloo, and Sylvia Rice, 21, Rd. Schuler, 20, a farmer, Letart. Mary Boles, 17, Apple Grove.

Pomeroy Harry Kines Farmer Bertha Buchanan Lé@ngbottom R. D Lowell H. Ziegler Lola Miller Fiore Granville Burnette Waterloo Sylvia Rice Rd. Schuler Letart Mary Boles Apple Grove

Doctors to Meet in Pomeroy October 11

The Southern Ohio Medical Association will convene in Pomeroy on Thursday October 11. A special dinner hosted by the Presbyterian Church women will accompany the gathering of physicians and surgeons from nearby counties.

Sees Southern Ohio Medical Association Pomeroy Womn Presbyterian Church

Lodge Member John Liams Dies in New Straitsville

John Liams of New Straitsville and former Minersville resident dies last Friday. He leaves three sons Dave Ernest and Will. Funeral and burial held in New Straitsville on Monday. he was a member of Mineral 242 I O O F in Pomeroy Ohio.

Pomeroy John Liams New Straitsville Minersville Dave Ernest Aga

Mrs Tracy Hosts Birthday Dinner Surprise

Last night Mrs. A. O. Tracy surprised her husband for his fifty six birthday with ten to twelve guests in the grey dining room. She served chicken and gravy with sides and desserts as R. G. Webster presented a traveling bag from the guests. The evening continued with reminiscing and observed as one of the year's nicest social events.

R. G. Webster Mr. Tracy

Pomeroy Legion Plans Four Day Home-Coming Event

Drew Webster Post American Legion launches a four day Home-Coming and Bridge Opening celebration set for November 8 9 10 and 12 in Pomeroy and Ripley Bend. The program includes crowning of Mason and Meigs Counties queens and a Blue and Gray Highway opening. Notables from Ohio and West Virginia expected.

Pomeroy Drew Webster Post American Legion Meigs County Queens Mason Meigs Ohio West Virginia Ripley Pomeroy Bend Columbus Westerman The Legion Post

Elect officers for Fenney Bennett Auxiliary Post

At the Fenney Bennett Legion Post Auxiliary meeting in Middleport on Monday, officers for the coming year were elected: Emily Barnes as past president, Alice Jones as president, Laura Handley as vice president, Wilma Davis as second vice president, Irene Cross as secretary, Kathryn Poindexter as treasurer, Mrs. Carroll as chaplain, and Melissa Smith as guard.

Middleport Auxiliary of the Fenney-Bennett Legion Post Emily Barnes Alice Jones Laura Handley Wilma Davis Irene Cross Kathryn Poindex- Iter Mrs. Carroll Melissa Smith

Pythian Sisters Degree Staff Meet With Mrs Farmer

The Degree Staff of the Pythian Sisters will meet this evening with Mrs. D. S. Farmer. Officers include Sylvia Burford captain Pauline Gallagher president Mildred Lowe vice president Elizabeth Allman secretary Ada Root treasurer. The gathering is a social event planned for the winter.

Middleport Pythian Sisters Mra. D

Local Health News From Middleport and Nearby Areas

Mrs. Will Michael hospitalized under Dr. Bean care at Holzer Hospital for two weeks of treatment and observation. Her daughter Mrs. Clarence Hamm and Mrs. Charlies Tedrow accompany her. Mrs. Ineida Gaskill Hardjesty shows partial recovery and remains unable to sit up long. Miss Mary Grace Hoagland operated on for goitre at White Cross Hospital and is reported to be recovering well.

Middleport Will Michael Bean Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Clarence Hamm Charlies Tedrow Akron Ineida Gaskill Hardjesty E. R. Lama H. E. Hoagland Columbus Miss Mary Grace Goitre White Cross Hospital Mary Grace C. Sauvage Fckinger Lama

Willis Aleshire Returns Home From Visit

Willis Aleshire came home to Worthington after a short visit with Mr and Mrs Herbert Chambers. Mrs Lewis Moore went to Charleston Tuesday morning for the death of Mr Hackett. The Philathea women sent flowers by Mrs Moore. Mr and Mrs Edward Anderson were in Columbus for the end of the week and extended their trip to London on Sunday.

Willis Aleshire Worthington Herbert Chambers Lewis Moore Charleston Hackett Philathea Women of the Christian Church Moore Edward Anderson Columbus London

Grand Jury Session Moves Through October Docket

The October grand jury session proceeds smoothly with about 22 cases set for today and around ninety witnesses to be called. Prosecuting Attorney R D Williams says the panel will not adjourn before the night of Tuesday October 16.

R. D. Williams

Rescue workers pull 12 bodies from collapsed Prague building

Prague rescuers tunneling from adjacent basements recovered twelve bodies from the tangled masonry after a seven story building under construction collapsed in the city.

Prague Czecho-Slovakia

Prohibition Proof Debated by World League Leader

Westerville October statement from Dr. Ernest H. Cherrington questions whether casual evidence shows benefits of prohibition. He urges voters to weigh social economic political moral and spiritual effects and to answer questions about liquor, crime and campus conditions since prohibition began.

Westerville Ernest H. Cherrington World League Against Alcoholism

Cantonal Stock Dividends and Banking Notes

An unclear note references stock payments in a Penpendelian era, profits and dividends, circulating notes, bank deposits and rediscounts. The fragment suggests a period of monetary and banking activity with deposits payable and payments borrowed.

United States

Uncle Jap Russell Leaves Middleport for Columbus Winter

Uncle Jap Russell an 82 year old Civil War veteran who has lived with his niece Mrs Pearl McKnight in Middleport since his wife died last winter departed Monday for Columbus to spend the winter with his daughter in law and son. He has spent most of his life in Middleport and is noted for regular Sunday visits to Middleport Hill Cemetery where many loved ones lie buried.

Middleport Jap” Russell Pearl McKnight Columbus Russell Middleport Hill Cemetery

Prohibition Questions and Public Policy Debates

A long series of interrogatives examines prohibition effects on beverage alcohol use intoxication driving labor unrest election freedom and enforcement. It questions home conditions health employment crime and the overall success or failure of prohibition across states and federal levels.

Coast Guard

KEEN Shaving Kreem Advertises Bold Claims

An old advertisement touts KEEN Shaving Kreem promising twice as fast shaving with thick cool lather. It claims to leave the face cool and smooth for hours using ingredients from a woman's beauty cream and offers a money back guarantee. The copy invites readers to ask their druggist or mail order from Glessner Co. Findlay Ohio.

Sie Glessner Co Findlay Onio

Problems of Dean of Men Discussed by Dr Johnston

Dr John R Johnston newly named dean of men at Ohio University outlined the role as a service bureau addressing student life problems. He cited factors affecting success such as health, workload, outside work, home background, loneliness, and the need to lift the social tone while guiding students.

Ohio University John R. Johnston University Athens Rotary Club Hotel Berry Johnston Henry Zenner Nelsonville

Rotary club to visit adjoining city during the week

At the meeting members voted to visit the neighboring city midweek. Frank Biddle and Frank Beasley head teams to ensure perfect attendance as Rober Hughes, district president, plans his annual Athens club visit. A. W. Welch of Miami was a guest of Supt A. L. Hixon.

Frank Biddle Frank Beasley Rober Hughes Rotary Athens Club A. W. Welch Miami Fla Supt A. L. Hixon

Chiang Kai-Shek named chairman of Nationalist Government Council

In Shanghai on October 10 Gen. Chiang Kai-Shek the Nationalist leader who led forces to overthrow the Chang Tso-Lin government was appointed chairman of the Nationalist Government Council.

Shanghai Chiang Kai-Shek Chang-Tso-Lin

Sidewalks of New York star Virso ginia Clark dazzles Broadway crowds

Virso ginia Clark of Jackson Heights New York showcases her dancing and star presence at a Broadway performance. She credits daily Danderine use for clear skin and shiny hair, claiming it prevents dandruff and beautifies waves. The ad notes 35 cent bottles and five million users in four years.

Broadway New York Virsoginia Clark Twenty-third ‘St Jackson Heights New York City Clark

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