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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1928
Page
6
Sybil Thorne faces a high stakes divorce case aided by lawyer Mr Peterson urging demureness and chic restraint. A threatening suit for alienation of affections from Craig Newhall racks up the pressure as press photos and public exposure loom over the proceedings.
Richard Eustis defends himself in a sensational divorce case in New Haven alleging his wife Sybil Thorne deserted him on their wedding trip and seeks custody of Teddy while she wants her maiden name restored. Eustis claims he never knew of the child.
A garbled listing outlines various radio segments and networks such as Spekt Dageet, Beet-Wane Eveready, Music of Great Composers, and Dinner music across stations WOR WLW WJZ KEDKA, and other regional outlets. Mentions Cincinnati Cleveland New York Pittsburgh and Newark with times and frequencies embedded in fragmented notes.
Old home remedy highlights a mix of Pinex and sugar syrup or honey to soothe a stubborn cough. It claims fast relief, no spoilage, and child friendly taste, with promise of medical support and money back.
For the third time recently burglars forced entry into the Davis Filling Station at Kerrs Run by breaking a window Saturday night. Intruders appeared frightened away, taking little if anything. Chief Roush conducts a careful investigation.
Pomeroy Ohio set for October 16 stated Jesse Hull pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court to a State case and will be sentenced this afternoon replacing Probate Court sentence of a year in Dayton workhouse. Other cases include Orville Graham non support and Wiley White and George Palmer non support. Mary Donahue vs Thomas Donahue a divorce from Rutland.
The Rev. H. B. Pilchard, active in the Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church since 1921, will preach at Simpson M. E. B. Church Sunday morning and speak at Middleport in the evening. A Southern Ohio native, he has held pastorates in the region and recently served as superintendent of the Athens District of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League, with headquarters in Athens.
Yesterday morning at her residence Mrs. A F Eiselstein slipped on steps and tore knee ligaments. She is bedfast and suffering severe pain with an expected long recovery.
Melza Wines, killed Saturday when struck by a Hocking Valley passenger train, was mourned at a funeral held at his home near the lower brickyard. Burial followed at Middleport Hill Cemetery.
A Junior Choir is being formed at the Christian Church in Middleport with 45 boys and girls signing up. Rev. Fred I. Gardner will lead the first practice at 7 pm, assisted by Mrs. Sidney Russell and Miss Elizabeth Russell.
Middleport Oct 16 Bentley Murphy arrives home from Columbus and Cleveland trip. His sister Mrs George Hartinger had a radio installed in their parents home for his stay away. Though missing both legs he moves well with artificial limbs and is pleased by the thoughtful gift.
In Pomeroy Probate Court Mrs. Charles Siders seeks admission for her two year old daughter to the Children's Home after the father deserted the family. The grandmother has the other child. the court ordered the arrest of Siders for non support. Executor Cc. E. Herman named for Anna M. Nicholson. Guardian R. F. Arnold appointed for John Terrell, confined at Athens Hospital for the Insane. Marriage licenses issued: Emerson Ratliff and Dorothy Parker. Floyd Katenbach and Esther Scott. S. M. Baker and Caroline Coleman.
R J Bud Spangler N C Railway detective appeared before Mayor Harley on the charge of stealing blankets from a Carnival booth. He was fined 25 dollars and costs including the cost of the blankets.
A large crowd gathered at the Rocksprings Fair Grounds on Sunday for motorcycle races and auto polo staged by dare-devils from Ohio and West Virginia. The event featured several spills and many thrills, and attendees felt it was worth the price of admission.
Mr and Mrs E M McCarty returned Sunday from a visit with Mrs McCarty’s parents in New Salem. J E Powell of Columbus baggage master on a through run visited Engineer L A Fulcher at Grant Hospital Columbus. He reports Fulcher recovering satisfactorily.
Oct 16 crowd attends a Rutland auditorium Republican rally as Congressman T A Jenkins and Rev Lineberger deliver speeches. Lanham of Texas withdraws after learning the event was Jenkins’ meeting, not a two party debate, and travels to Ashland for another engagement.
Oscar Mossman and Otto Schmall visited Zanesville on business yesterday. Randolph Ward and wife planned to reside in Charleston where Ward will work at Thornton meat market, following prior A P work. George Beasley and wife came from Athens to see sister Mrs Beeson. Beeson improving after surgery. J H Martin and son John of Columbus visited Mrs H C Ewing and family. Middleport home town for the Martins. Maude Grant formerly. Mrs Frank Knopp and nephew John Smith Jr visited Nitro. accompanied by stepmother Mrs M L Entsminger visiting briefly. Fred Fisher and James McClure to return to Akron work after days with relatives.
Middleport community kicks off its Fall Festival with bustling streets and a carnival atmosphere. Officials warn to keep games of chance orderly and clean while promising nightly special features at 10 30 p m through the week.
Middleport on October 16 reports Sunday Schools holding Rally Day with strong attendance and varied programs. The Christian Church featured an orchestra back after several months, and the Baptist church also presented a fine school orchestra.
Attendees listed for Miss Missy Grace Hoagland’s funeral in Middleport include Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Hoagland, Mrs. Hassener, Mrs. West, Mrs. Della Dunn of Chillicothe, Mrs. Guerin of Cincinnati, Dr. B. F. Hoagland, Dr. Mary Hoagland of Columbus, Mrs. Rosser, Mrs. Rider, Mrs. Rice, Louise Rice, Velma Young, O. A. Rider of Nelsonville, Harvey Young of Logan, and Dr. E. H. Sauvage of Chester Hill.
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