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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1927
Page
2
Mrs M J Hamilton wife of a Middleport grocer tripped in the kitchen at home and fractured two ribs. The fall occurred yesterday and she is reported to be suffering considerably and likely to be incapacitated for some time.
Rutland high school coach Chap man runs a strenuous practice schedule this week as the team prepares for Saturday’s game at Middleport. Rutland seeks to defend their Meigs county title after last year’s narrow victory in a hard fought contest.
In Meigs county word spreads that Herbert Gay Sisson the weekly WLW morning poet is the former Hobson clerical worker known in Middleport. He now manages for the Crosley dio corporation.
Middleport high school will root for Pomeroy at away games at Pythian park under Principal Howell guidance to curb jealousy between the towns. Pomeroy students welcome the move hoping it makes events more pleasant for residents of both communities.
Recent marriage licenses issued by the probate court include Stanley Ralph 23 a truck driver of Pomeroy and Katherine Williams 22 of Middleport. Donald Facemire 22 a painter of Charleston West Virginia and Ruby Moore 21 of Pomeroy. they were wed at the courthouse by Justice John Blair.
Dr and Mrs C A Poindexter departed Middleport for New York City where he will attend the surgeon convention of the New York...
Mrs Poin dexter will take advantage of the situation to see the sights and attend a banquet with her husband given by the New York Central association. They will be away the rest of the week.
Mrs. Howard Wilson of Bedford was riding home with her husband when the car door opened and she was thrown from the vehicle. She struck her head, lost flesh on her hands, and remains in critical condition at W. R. Wilson’s home after treatment by Dr. Gribble of Pomeroy.
Ida Staneart entertained 61 relatives and close kin at a Sunday gathering. The event included her mother Mrs Amanda Chase and a large dinner served October 2, 1927.
Mr and Mrs Wallace Smith of Spring Avenue Pomeroy entertain a group at dinner including Mr and Mrs George Hartung and granddaughter Louise Mr and Mrs Albert Hartung and son Edgar all of Pomeroy and Mr and Mrs William Hartung of Athens Mrs Hartung has been the Smiths guest for several days.
Mrs Agnes Park Woodward of Middleport celebrated her birthday Tuesday in good health with greetings from friends. A later note mentions a kitchen shower for Lucille Hill, bride of Raymond Hill, hosted by Frances lye, Bertha Owens, and Freda Whipper with many guests and gifts.
A kitchen shower event occurs at the residence of Mr and Mrs with family and friends expected to attend. No further details available in the available text.
Brief OCR fragment notes a Middleport reference to Erwin C. F. E. as an official or notable figure, with unclear context and incomplete details.
A garerial operation was performed on a patient at McMillan hospital on Monday and she is progressing as well as expected. Her family has stayed in Charleston since before the operation. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cook hosted visitors, and several Charleston families came for short visits, while others returned from trips to Columbus and Marietta. Miss Gladys Watts and Miss Martha Hartinger hosted Christian church Bible school class members at Martha Hartinger's home Wednesday evening.
Indianapolis mayor Joe faces a fresh legal challenge as authorities pursue new action. Details remain sparse as the case unfolds, with officials in Indiana monitoring developments and awaiting further statements.
John L. Duvall remained in his mayoral seat despite opposition and legal challenges. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail, a $1000 fine, and four years disqualification for violating pay it practices act. Attorneys argued he became ineligible for office once sentence was handed down.
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