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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1927

Page

2

Pomeroy Bend Residents Active at Convention

Pomeroy Bend residents played a key role in the district convention of Methodist Episcopal Missionary societies at Coolville. Syracuse sent the largest out-of-town delegation, and Pomeroy contributed the highest per capita payment. Officers elected include Mrs. Yiving Karr of Syracuse as president and Mrs. W. A. King of Gallipolis as first vice president. The gathering featured Miss Leeds’s address and adjourned with plans to meet next year in Syracuse. A local home burned recently, with plans to build anew or relocate.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Methodist Episcopal Missionary Societies Coolville Syracuse King Gallipolis Meigs Athens Gallia Washington M. E Leeds Yiving Karr W. A. King J. Howe Nelsonville Oliver Hartley Jessie Lovell Marietta Jules E. Fontaine F. M. Brickwede Young People’s Work J. L. Pickering Gomer Lewis Minersville Christian Stewardship A. E. Wagner Harry Barnes Mite Boxes Wesley Hawk West Group C. M. Coulter East Group W. M. Scott South Group Lola Neale Young People Raymond Walden

Two Boys Former Residents in Meigs Follow Sea

In Middleport two former residents, William and Arthur Outerbridge, sons of a Navy widow, pursue maritime careers. William serves as a Navy officer in San Diego, while Arthur attends naval prep school and aims for Annapolis in the new year.

Meigs Sea Middleport Navy San Diego Arthur Hampton Roads Annapolis

Great Bend Man Alleges He Is Not Cared For

In Pomeroy on October 14 S M Hall of Great Bend filed in probate court seeking to void an life care deed made a year earlier with E M Winters and wife. Hall alleges the Winters moved in, farmed the land and sold products, then abandoned him leaving no food or care. Guardian Lewis Stanley was appointed. request to annul the deed and award Hall a share of remaining corn crop was before the court.

Pomeroy S. M. Hall Great Bend E. ‘M. Winters Winters Hall Lewis Stanley

Langsville-Dexter road paving completed for year-round use

Oct 14 report from the county commissioners states Langsville to Dexter paving is finished giving an all-year pike from Leroy to Dexter. The improved route connects western Meigs and Someroy Pond preventing winter isolation. Crews also began work on two other west Meigs projects: Wright Hill from the school toward the road and an extension from Danville toward Vinton in Salem township.

Pomeroy Couway Langsville-Dexter Eroy Dexter Danville Salem Vinton

First Meeting of Pomeroy DAR Opens Year

POMEROY October 14. Return onathan Chapter DAR meets at Mrs Alfred Elberfields home for the year's first session. State regent Mrs Herbert R Kus of Columbus will visit in November. George Owell has bought the Bennett Baer property at Union and Ulberry, with Howell and wife moving in.

Pomeroy Alfred Elbereld Herbert R. Kus Columbus George Owell Joe Lares Ulberry and Union Avenues Bennett

October tally in Pomeroy brides and divorces

In Pomeroy the October court tally shows seven marriage licenses issued and seven divorce suits filed. The latest divorce case names Tom Brewer and his wife. another suit filed by Mrs. Alice Stoneking against Floyd Stoneking seeks divorce and child custody. They married at Parkersburg on January 17, 1914. She cites cruelty and non support.

Pomeroy Cupid Tom Brewer Alice Stoneking Floyd Stoneking Parkersburg

Social notes from town include visits and gatherings

Mrs. A A Chappelle arrived from Columbus and visits her daughter Mrs Tal bott on Fifth and Hooker. Mee J W Galleroner visits from Columbus to stay with her son on North Second. Mr and Mrs Guy Russell hosted Mr and Mrs George McKinley with six guests and a Ben Hur showing. Mrs Elmer Davis returns from Jenkins Ky to home with Mr and Mrs Frank Pendergrass. Miss Henrietta Ewing hosted her sewing club on North Third. George Childers of Charleston arrives for a two day business and friend visit. Mrs Haddox, after a hip fracture, relapses and remains seriously ill. Mrs Charles Gregg returns from Columbus to home.

A. A. Chappelle Columbus Talbott Fifth Hooker Street J. W. Galleroner North Second Street Guy Russell Athens George McKinley Elmer Davis Jenkins, Ky Frank Pendergrass Henrietta Ewing North Third Street George Childers Charleston Haddox Charles Gregg

Ruth Elder and Haldeman Flight Through Storm Ends In Fire

Captain Goos details the American Girl duo mission from Azores to Devizes as they flew five hours without oil pressure and nine hours battling a storm. The aircraft burned after a crash landing but both occupants were unfazed and unharmed.

Byrd America Miss Elder Haldeman Paris Barendrecht Azores Goos United Press Bayone Devizes New York England France Mildred Doran Honolulu Lowenstein-Wertheim St. Raphael United States Anniston Alabama Ruth S. S. Barendrecht Eng Ruth Elder Captain Goos James Kim

Mrs. Carrington Becomes Mrs. Campbell Carrington

Spurning a $250.09 trust fund set by her ex husband on the condition she remain unmarried, Mrs. FE C Carrington married again today becoming Mrs. Campbell Carrington in an Episcopal church ceremony in New York.

New York FE. C. Carrington Campbell Carrington

McInnis Retained as Phillies Manager for Next Season

It is understood that Stuffy McInnis will be retained as manager of the Phillies next season.

Stuffy McInnis Phillies

Eleven Town Extension Courses in Ohio Near Athens

Eleven towns host extension courses led by Ohio university instructors under Dr. T. C. McCracken and Dr. S. H. Bing. Courses include educational psychology English literature geography and Rome history, with several hundred students annually. Instructors include Dr. Lehman Dr. Copeland Prof. Wallace and others across Jackson McArthur Logan Laurelville Parkersburg and Portsmouth areas.

Ohio University Athens T. C. McCracken College of Education 8. H. Bing Ironton George Crow Jackson Doctor Stoke McArthur Doctor Lehman E. R. Wallace Logan W. E. Copeland Raymer McQuiston Laurelville C. E. Cooper Parkersburg W. Va E. B. Smith Marietta Jane Atwood Circleville Coshocton Cambridge Portsmouth Europe Zanesville Rome Lancaster Newark Johnstown Mason City Ww. Va

Kidney Flush Drink Promises Relief with Jad Salts

The advertisement urges Americans to guard against kidney trouble by drinking soft water and four ounces of Jad Salts daily. It claims the drink flushes clogged kidneys, neutralizes acids, relieves bladder disorders, and supports overall health with a grape and lemon acid base plus lithia.

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