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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1919
Page
10
Two automobile thieves identified as Harry Jones and James King were sentenced in probate court to indefinite terms at Mansfield. A separate defendant described as Singers colored of Middleport received a sentence in spame court and was ordered to Mansfield for service.
The church held a Wednesday evening meeting to organize a young peoples club. Arrangements were made to set up the lower rooms with necessary furnishings and amusements. The group enters the project with enthusiasm and plans to open the club at all reasonable times.
Organized for Red Cross the Meigs County chapter launches a membership drive to raise annual dues of 1.00. W A. leader heads the effort with George H er as assistant chair Permielia as secretary and George H Parker as treasurer Cady Whaley chairs publicity Peoples chairs Speakers Bureau. Volunteers and last year’s workers coordinate across districts to enroll members and unite for big efforts.
Mrs. Fred prepares to depart for California as Mrs. Don Movert of Mount Gilead joins Erie guests at a gathering hosted by A. Ray Hecox in Middleport. Also welcomed are Mrs. Heritage Lewis and other friends as they share private entertainment.
The Ladies Aid society met at Mrs George Smith's home Thursday. They spent the day quilting and served a fine noon meal. The group plans to meet at Mrs Lene Bartels' home next Thursday and all members are urged to attend.
The probate court recorded weddings of Clyde Beaver and Gladys Turner of Middleport who plan a Charleston West Virginia home, and Roy Bond and Ruby Foreman of Great Bend with Bond a returning World War II veteran. Shortly after, Davis Cummings and Ardis Galaway of Carpenter were wed by Rev. George L. Ashton after receiving their license.
Dewie Lines, brought from Jackson Michigan on a maternity charge, was bound over to the grand jury in Squire J H Ewings court. An uncle posted a $300 guarantee, but Lines vanished before bond posted. Attorney Manning Webster opposed the arrest legality. the court overruled him. Settlement talks failed as the girl demanded $1000 and monthly payments or marriage.
A new bond holder vanished after a man and his nephew failed to appear at the court house. As afternoon passed there was no trace of either. It is believed Dewie crossed the Ohio River into West Virginia seeking safety away from the crowd.
The Meigs County Roosevelt Memorial Association leads Roosevelt Day observances with school driven programs on October 27. County Superintendent Crew arranged public meetings and speakers across Chester Pageville Rutland Bradbury Williams Sp Racine with Edgar Ervin and H H Bennett coordinating events.
Information from the office of the electric car indicates that following Mayor Shumaker of Pomeroy and Judge Sater the U S District Court in Columbus may order the Receiver of the Ohio River and Erie Railway and Purchasing Co to maintain temporary operation of the street car line. Bondholders representatives have or will pursue a similar request of the court.
Rev W M Hyde will deliver his first sermon at the Pomeroy Presbyterian Church during morning services tomorrow. A 35 year old Princeton graduate, he is described by acquaintances as energetic and personable. He and his wife will reside at the Presbyterian Manse beside the church.
Edgar Crow and other local figures will attend a program at Middleport High School featuring vocal and instrumental performances in patriotic attire. The auditorium will be decorated with bunting and flowers, with Old Glory center stage delivering inspiration for the occasion. The full program was not available at writing but promised to be elaborate and spirited.
Mrs Herman Legar hosted a six oclock dinner for her sister Miss Faye Heiner on Spring Avenue. Attendees included Norma Young Thelma Wick Clara Meier Faye Heiner Mrs Dayton Strickland Mrs Legar Dayton Strickland Herman Lager A P Lawrence William Holden Raymond Gage and Chad Sochs. The last four spent summer at Cleveland and are en route to Jacksonville Florida. they are friends of Miss Thoma Wick.
In circuit court Haskins and wife sought to stop Cray and Eiselstein from cutting timber on their land near Bedford township. The court refused the injunction after a disputed contract dated November 22 1916 and testimony from both sides. The session then recessed to view lands in dispute near the river above Syracuse as Anthony Salser vs Martin Ebersbach Co. awaits decision.
Hon Edgar Ervin Meigs county war savings chair issues circular inviting Boy Scouts to raise funds for the Roosevelt Memorial Association. The top collector earns a $5.00 war savings stamp, second place a $3.00 thrift stamp, third place a $2.00 stamp. Scouts must be in good standing and turnover the money to Edgar Morris.
A ten dollar contribution to the Roosevelt Memorial Fund is credited to the Scout Master of Meigs county. L. Z. Davis of Middleport, Ohio is named chairman for the contest. The event closes at midnight Tuesday October 28 with a second announcement via press on Wednesday October 29. Edgar Ervin serves as chairman.
William H. Long, about 35, died instantly when a three ton slate fall trapped him at his dinner table after a forenoon shift with partner Charles Terrell. He lived with his wife and three children in Dark Hollow company housing and is survived by parents eight siblings and his Parkersburg roots. Funeral plans expected to be announced for Sunday.
In Cleveland on October 25 the Ohio Teachers' Association gathers several thousand teachers who will consider resolutions calling for a minimum $1,200 yearly wage for teachers deeper Americanization work in schools expanded physical training and medical inspection programs at the annual meeting.
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