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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1929

Page

2

Odd Fellows Escort Boys to Home for Care

John Swan of the Dexter lodge led three orphaned brothers Hurley 14 Harold 12 and John 10 to the Odd Fellows Home in Springfield after his escort through Pomeroy. Their father John Lyle died years ago in an accident on the New York Central line. the boys had lived with relatives in Rutland while their mother worked in Pittsburgh.

Pomeroy John Swan Odd Fellow Dexter Odd Fellows Springfield Mr. Swan Hurley Harold John John Lyle New York Central Hobson Pittsburgh Rutland

Gay 90s Dress For A Banquet In Middleport

In Middleport on Oct 17 Mrs E G Probst spent time in Marietta where she joined Alpha Sigma sorority of Marietta College. They honored Mrs Louise Hathaway Stanley who leaves for China November 1 as missionaries. Members wore gay 90s costumes at a dinner and included gifts and readings. Also Mr and Mrs J W Wolf traveled to Elmira New York for Mrs Grace illness and to visit relatives in Buffalo.

Middleport E. G. Probst Marietta Alpha Sigma Sorority Marietta College Alpha Sigma Louise Hathaway Stanley China Charles A. Stanley Pomeroy Major Hancock Probst Elmira Middleport J. W. Wolf Hocking Valley Flmira N. Y A. M. Grace A. E. Sardum Buffalo

Illness Vanished by Konjola Says Dayton Man

Mr B H Galyon of Dayton Ohio credits Konjola with curing five years of stomach and liver trouble. He reports relief after two to three bottles and eight pounds gained. Konjola sold at McKee drug store in Athens and by leading druggists in the region.

Konjola B. H. Galyon Shaefer Street Dayton Ohio Athens McKee Drug Store

Death claim heard in Meigs County court

An Ohio Industrial Commission delegation investigated a Meigs County death claim in Pomeroy. They heard nine witnesses about Peter M. Fink who died after a heavy stone lifting during road work. The commission will consider the testimony and act later. Albert S. Heck and Missarrie Keevery Belleville were married on Wednesday.

Pomeroy Ohio Industrial Commission Meigs County J. M. Mores Charles Recher Dora Phlagman Columbus Peter M. Fink Rutland Chloe Fink Vink Isaac Taylor Athens Marietta

Band to Have New Uniforms in Middleport

Middleport October 17 The school band will order new uniforms on Thursday as the Parent-Teacher Association raised 620 dollars in a popular subscription drive. The band plans its first uniformed appearance at the Thanksgiving game between the Yellow Jackets and the Pomeroy Purples. The Dorcas Society also schedules a Friday parcel post sale at Papuet Church with a program featuring the Heines quartet.

Middleport Mill Street Vanover Parent-Teacher Association James Titus Lis Yellow Jackets Pomeroy Purples Dorcas Society of the Papuet Church Heines Quartet

Literary Club Holds Second Meeting in Rutland

The Rutland Literary Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Ben Powell's home with good attendance. Members shared clever responses about American Indians. Mrs. R.A. Shersian presented Basketry the Mother of Pottery and Miss Lida Powell spoke on Indian Arts and Crafts. Mrs. C. N. Welch acted as critic.

Ben Powell Middleport Rutland R.A Shersian Lida Powell C. N. Welch

Students Stage Rally To Boost Bond Vote In Harrisonville

On October 23 at Harrisonville High School Building students will host a half holiday program in Scipio Township and Harrisonville Special District. The event aims to stimulate interest in the bond issue on November 5 election day.

Harrisonville Scipio Township

Miss Katherine Skinner Visits In Middleport Area

Visiting here in Middleport on October 17 Miss Katherine Skinner and her sister Mrs. Jay Clark of Davenport Town are in Pomeroy visiting relatives. They joined Misa Lenore Isles and Nelle Stewart at the Giles home, lifelong memories tied to the old Skinner home, and plan visits to friends church downtown.

Middleport Katherine Skinner Jay Clark Davenport Town Pomeroy Misa Lenore Isles Misa Skinner Mia Clark Meo Presbyterian Church Misa Lillian &Kinner Nelle M. Stewart

Mrs Hartinger to Be on WLW Radio Broadcast

Mrs. Bessie Hartinger, president of the Southeast District of Ohio Women’s Clubs, will speak from Station WLW Cincinnati next Tuesday at 3 40 p m on Moderation of Women’s Clubs. Family and local friends in Middleport will listen in with interest. several residents travel or reside nearby.

Middleport Bessie Hartinger Ohio WLW Cincinnati Hartinger Frank Murphey Athens Mary Bh. Hartinger Akron Jerry Carpenter Meigs County

Liquor Case to Be Heard in Probate Court at Pomeroy

The Cameron liquor case will be heard in Probate Court at Pomeroy on Thursday. Mrs. W H Ebersbach of Pomeroy is visiting Columbus for a few days. Probate Court officers are sending letters to delinquent bootleggers to pay fines, prompting many to flee toward the West Virginia mountains as a safe haven. Curtis Gilmore, a sedate Pom-

Meigs Counay Ed. Cameron Pomeroy W. H. Ebersbach Columbus Probate Court West Virginia Curtis Gilmore

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