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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1926

Page

2

Cooper speaks twice in Meigs and Middleport

Myera F. P. Cooper of Cincinnati campaigned across Meigs County Ohio delivering talks at the courthouse and in Middleport and Jackson on the way to Portsmouth. He denounced state finances under Governor Donakey and urged road, education and lower taxes while receiving warm support from local crowds. Thomas A. Jenkins spoke at the meetings.

Donakey Cooper Thomas A. Jenkins Jenkins Middleport Rathburn Maddleport Jackson Portsmouth

New City Clerk Chosen After Fire Hose Vote

POMEROY October 53 The city council met at city hall October 21. C F Garis resigned as city clerk. R C Webster was appointed fire staffer and the council approved fire hose funds. Payroll items were discussed and the council adjourned. Local residents Betty Mandry, Joe Rice, and others were noted visiting relatives in nearby towns.

Pomeroy C. F. Garis

Services Held for Mrs Bailey in Pomeroy Ohio

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Bailey at the Rock Wre Church after her death at home in Tack Springs. The 28 year old widow leaves a daughter, Rosa, and sons Allen and Wot. she was a mother to several siblings and connected to Mrs Jesus Brewster. Local art photos recalled by mourners framed the service.

Henry Hill Columbus G. W. Woods Charlotte Surnell Albert Fairnle Freda Athens Charles Crary Cincinnati NL Crear Pomeroy Jim Bailey Shr & Wings Church Urisi Mis Bailey Ifenrs Tack Springs Ayocwald Rosa Ar Threy Allen Jesus Brewster

Bedford Teachers Elect Officers in October Meeting

The Bedford teachers elected officers at a meeting hosted by Mrs Ada Morns. Norman and Phyla Mut were named to committees, and Charles Wolfe presided. Teachers Bradbury and Lembrert were noted as ill and away from class duties.

Charles Wagner Secre Sirs Ada Morns Cute

Miller and Hartinger Start Columbus Motor Trip Saturday

David Miller and Mary Elizabeth Hartinger left on Saturday for a motor trip to Columbus. They planned a casual journey, with no stated itinerary or destinations beyond the city.

David Miller Mary Elizabeth Hartinger Columbua

Social Notes and Local Gatherings Highlight Weekend

Social notes from Middleport and nearby towns record a Missionary Society meeting at the Middleport Presbyterian church with a program led by Mrs Earl Probst featuring The Two Masters and a silver offering. Birthdays Bee at Pomeroy Fence church attracted about 150 attendees with a 4 cent per year of age admission and furnace fund donation. An all day outing occurred at Morris farm. Racine teachers held a short meeting at the high school with several speakers and a planned next gathering on November 3. Mrs Myers Cooner of Cincinnati was honored at a luncheon in Middleport hosted by Mrs F Rathburn, with several guests listed. Drew Webster American Legion plans Armistice day preparations at their clubrooms on Monday evening. Bert Bahr of Tuppers Plains and Toessy Swank of Long Bottom were married by Rev FLO Weed on Saturday morning.

Pomeroy Bend Pomeroy Fence Church Furnace Fund Bert Bahr Cw! Bahr Toessy Swank Flo Weed

Yale Falls to Brown Eleven in Yale Bowl Classic

In New Haven on October 23, Brown's fighting eleven defeated undefeated Yale 9 to 7. Dave Mischel led Brown with early pressure, scoring a touchdown as Yale struggled to respond. Brown's aerial attack and stout defense carried the upstart Bruins past Yale, their first win over the Bulldogs since 1943, while Yale failed to mount a lasting comeback.

YALE Brown Dave Mischel Lid Sones Bruins

Theodorus Council of Pomeroy Social Hour

The Theodorus council of Pomeroy will hold an initiation, followed by a social hour.

Theodorus Pomeroy

Prison chief warns holidays would raise crime claims

Columbus, Oct 23 Warden E. Thomas of the Ohio Penitentiary, elected vice president of the American Prison association, says a five day week for laboring men would likely boost crime. He argues that crimes are bad enough now with one holiday weekly and two holidays could increase incidents.

Columbus E. Thomas Ohio Penitentiary American Prison Association

Two Killed in a Storm in Texas

Texas storms claim two deaths as wind rain and hail lash communities. Dick Wise 16 and Irving Wise 18 cousins electrocuted by downed wire while entering a wind damaged shed. Damage pegged near two hundred thousand dollars with injuries reported.

Dallas Tex Texas Dick Wise Irving Wise Nacogdoches Dublin P. J. Morrison

FREED AMBITIOUS MEN THREE KILLED BY TRAIN

Three men were killed when a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train crashed into their automobile at a crossing near New London Q a report from Oct 3. The item also notes a separate Columbus police chase for three men and a woman involved in a glass fraud case.

New London Here Columbus Max Parrish Parrish

Earthquake Devastates Armenia Killing Hundreds

Cable from Erivan reports a devastating quake that struck Armenia killing hundreds and injuring thousands. Near East Relief officers in Erivan said the disaster unfolded last night with continuing aftershocks.

New York Armenia Near East Erivan

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