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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1925
Page
2
In Pomeroy on October 21, John Pragk McNaughton Roy Foes of Pomeroy and Stanley Huntington of Gallipolis escaped injury when their car ran off a sharp curve at Enterprise Logan Saturday. The vehicle overturned twice, the top was crushed, but all occupants were unhurt.
D. I. oda, line foreman of the local car line in Pomeroy, was knocked down by a street car Monday as Woods stood on the track. Latrance slowed the car and blew the whistle, but Woods failed to stop. Hendricks moved aside, leaving Woods with bruises and no broken bones.
Lawrence Grogan and Pearly Mosier pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated before Squire Gilmore in Middleport on Monday. Each was fined $10 with $24 in costs, and released after making payment arrangements.
The Kiwanis weekly meeting at the K of P hall Middleport heard B. Fox of Huntington West Virginia deliver the principal address Safety First In Crossings He has spent thirty nine years in safety work and now serves with the C O entertainment videos committee.
The marriage of John Koren, miner, and Helmina Yablonski, housekeeper, was conducted at the probate office yesterday. Justice M. French officiated in Mercy.
Mercy October 21 Mrs Roy ns of Naylors Run entertained the Dercas class of the Middle Baptist church at her home Monday evening A program was carried out and dainty refresh ments were served About forty members were present
Mrs Evan Sayre and Mrs Walter hosted a luncheon and Five Red party at Harris home on Second Street. Bridge tables filled the afternoon and prizes awarded: high to Mrs Duffy, second to Mrs A H Amore, and third to Mrs Ferd iwkins.
A collage of short notes from Pomeroy area names including Mrs. Phil Gibbs of Columbus visiting Mrs. John Mayer and Jus Levey of Cincinnati stopping by. Mentions of Masonic lodge in Point Pleasant attending a funeral, Dave Darst moving to West Virginia for work, and several residents visiting or returning from trips in nearby towns. Also notes hospitalization, illness, and a few relocations among local families with dates around Oct. 21.
Yesterday in the Demaine ambulance service Mrs Warner suffered an attack of appendicitis and needed medical care during transport.
John Icenhower a Portland farmer and Agnes Frances also of Portland applied for a marriage license at the probate judge’s office. They were told the regular fee was three dollars, and Icenhower declared he could not afford the higher charge.
A Racine marriage case ends with Justice M. la French performing the ceremony for the bridegroom fixed amount of $1. The groom refused to pay a higher fee and faced stiff competition from another suitor.
Pomeroy high school football uniforms and equipment have arrived and team practice began under Coach Kempton. Colors are purple and white P H B8. Fifteen suits ordered costing 360 dollars. Players receiving suits include Edgar Sverett Reeves Fred Blaettner Frank Pendergrass Marion Lietwiler Karl Stobart and Malcolm Hartley.
Five Ohio Power company workers from North Kenova survive two crashes after leaving Gallipolis in a Ford touring car. They are Morgan Keister Birtcher Ward Miller and Jack Howard. After a wreck the group is helped to Pomeroy then Athens by passing motorists and taxi. Another collision ends the taxi run. The men reach Glouster around midnight.
Mrs Hannah E Allen left Wednesday for Columbus to be the guest of her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Harry Allen. Also, Mrs E J Rose spends a few days in Athens with Mr and Mrs Lewis Kelly and several locals hosted visitors from Corning Wrightstown and Columbus including Mr and Mrs C S Roberts and Meshick Cavey family.
The Glouster Kiwanis Club noon luncheon on October 21 will be held in the Church of Christ social rooms instead of Ley's Restaurant. Hours are 12 16 to 1 15.
Congo All State meets Glouster American Legion on Sunday at 2 30 P M at the local grounds. Cherry of the Cubs will catch for Congo and No Hit Zumbro will pitch before heading to Columbus next season. Glouster starts Webb Gatcher and Grimm as its three pitchers. Glouster’s Legion football Tigers travel to Portsmouth for a Sunday game.
In defense a toad releases a highly irritating skin fluid to deter dogs and certain other animals from biting or touching it. The spray acts as a chemical repellent, causing discomfort and prompting potential predators to flee.
Chauncey Chauncey Oct 21 The Chauncey Parent Teacher association held a regular meeting in the new high school building with large attendance. Mrs Donald Henry acted as chairman in the president absence. Mrs Kai Gardner was elected president due to Mr Gardner’s night work. Dues set at twenty five cents for membership and ten cents per month. A membership drive will be started to enroll more parents and patrons. The group voted to buy library books for grades and high school use. James Nye performed three piano solos. Next meeting November 9 will feature Mrs W H Fierbaugh and Mr Bing as speakers.
In Chauncey on Tuesday Miss Blanche Cuckler of near Glouster married Emmet C. Rankin of the same place with Rev. G B Courtney officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Cuckler and the couple plan to live near Glouster.
The Coon family welcomed visitors to their residence at The Plains for a community gathering. Local residents and neighbors enjoyed a casual afternoon with conversation and refreshments.
Chauncey Mine No 35 of the New York Coal Company begins operation Monday and Bailey Run mines are also active. The openings promise employment for several hundred men in Chauncey and surrounding area as workers who sought jobs elsewhere return to resume work at the Chauncey mines.
Mrs. Sarah Bryan of Zanesville visits her son M. O. Bryan and family. Clifford Powell and Mrs Elmer Ion of The Plains spend Sunday with Steve Powell's family in Millfield. Charles McDonald visits Bungradner family in Oak Grove. William McDonald guests of H L McDonald in Hocking. Erma Bryan, a teacher near Logan, returns home to The Plains.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Coon were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Nichols at Athens. Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and sons Wendell and Melvin and Mr and Mrs Dirrel Moore of The Plains were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Moler in Nelsonville.
Misses Audrey and Gaynor Johns returned to Chauncey after a week in Logan visiting relatives and attended the Lancaster fair on Saturday. Mrs A H Migland, ill at her West Converse street home, is improving. Mrs Frank Thomas of Zanesville and sister Mrs Christine Porter of Athens visited Chauncey Monday evening with brother Paul Porter and family and Mrs Eric Bridgewater. Mrs William Katzenback recently returned to Chauncey from Dayton after visiting her daughter, son, Perry Leffer, and Elmer Katzenback.
A New York City reader, Victor Stein, reports chronic dizziness and stomach upset vanish after using Carter's Little Liver Pills. The ad touts the product as vegetable, non habit forming, and easy to digest with gentle bowel movement. Available from druggists in red 25 cent packages.
Erle Bridgewater and Berry Johnson of Chauncey visited Columbus on business Monday. Mrs Charles Tippie Miss Jessie Tippie Mrs Mary Meinhart and Mrs Edna Courtney of Chauncey attended a Kirwverly dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Warren Mis cer. Misses Stera Carter Verna Six were guests at a chicken dinner Sunday at Mr and Mrs William Cunningham. A Chauncey Christian church Sunday school class masquerade was held at Miss Florence and Miss Alice Brewer home. Donald Figgins hosted a masquerade dance at the Chauncey K P hall Tuesday evening.
Mr and Mrs Olly Goodwin announce the birth of a daughter named Betty Jane on Wednesday morning October 21 in Albany.
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