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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1928

Page

2

G O P Rally Next Tuesday in Pomeroy

The Wo mens Republican Club with the Republican Central Committee will host a rally and banquet at the Knights of Pythias Hall next Tuesday evening at 6 30 p m Supper by the Pythian Sisters Doors open to the public after the parfu er Speakers of national prominence expected including Mrs Wilma Sinclair Le Van and Congressman Tom Jenkins Also the Womens Republican Club meets Saturday at 2 p m at the same hall for speakers and a social hour with refreshments and ticket/poll details requested.

Wilma Sinclair le van Ohio Council of Republican Women Tom Jenkins Womens Republican Club Knights of Pythias Hall Miss Whaley

Local Visits and Health Update From Town Residents

Mrs E J Grundy and daughter of Chicago visit Mrs A L Feiger in the Second Ward. Mr and Mrs Joe Gloeckner of Columbus return home after visiting relatives including Peter Gloeckner. Mrs Fred Langletz travels to Columbus for a Evangelical Woman's Club board meeting. William Righthouse, injured weeks ago in a barn loft fall, is back at Holzer Hospital for observation and not improving.

E. J. Grundy Chicago A. L. Feiger Joe Gloeckner Columbus Peter Gloeckner Fred Langletz Evangelical Woman's Club William Righthouse Holzer Hospital

Cottingham announce birth of daughter Nancy Mae

Mr and Mrs M L Cottingham of Jackson announce the birth of a daughter Nancy Mae on October 23 at Grant Hospital Columbus The baby is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Will Michael of Middleport and the mother formerly Mae Michael

Middleport M. L. Cottingham Jackson Nancy Mae Grant Hospital Columbus Will Michael Mae Michael

Finances for Bridge Celebration Assured in Pomeroy

Pomeroy and nearby towns push Armistice Day four day Home-Coming events with rising funds. Judge Webster says finances are secured as gifts near $2,000, with Drave Construction to match dollar for dollar. Middleport reports $600 raised and Cincinnati firm to supply excursion steamer for river events.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend R. G. Webster Middleport Drave Drave Construction Company W. A. Compton J. H. Williams Cincinnati Coney Island Company

Indian Grave Reported Near Olive Township

Olive Township reports a historical find for the D A R as they seek to restore the Chester Courthouse and establish a relic room. A claimed Native American grave site is said to lie on Scott Dewey land, east of Tuppers Plains, marked by flat upright stones.

Pomeroy Olive Township Chester Scott Dewey Tuppers Plains

Uncertain Grave Markers Hint at White Mactions

The text suggests ancient stones may be a later white man’s gesture, as Indians reportedly seldom marked graves in that way, leaving ambiguity about who placed the markers and when.

Guild party planned at Heath M E Church

The Guild of the Heath M E Church in Middleport schedules a large Halloween party for next Monday evening after a cafeteria supper. The event will feature seasonally themed menu and decorations.

Middleport Guild of the Heath M. E. Church Hallowe’ En

Grimms Visit Middleport Family Home Remodel

Visiting in Middleport Mrs. O R Grimm and her husband Mr. Grimm stay with her father Capt J E Lyons. They live in Nashville where Mr Grimm works as a salesman and plan to move back to Race Street property owned by Lyons, the former Leach residence, recently remodeled.

Middleport O. R. Grimm J. E. Lyons Grimms Nashville, Tenn Grimm Race Street Lyons Leach

Hayes Roush Ends Street Car Era in Pomeroy

Hayes Roush of Minersville retires after 28 years as motorman on the Gravel Hill to Racine streetcar line. He now becomes toll taker for the new Pomeroy Mason Bridge project. The old line will fade as Main Street is resurfaced and a bus service replaces trams, pending bond election results.

Pomeroy Hayes Roush Minersville Gravel Hill Racine Pomeroy- Mason Bridge New Bridge Main Street

Meigs County Votes On Three Mill Road Levy Campaign

Public interest grows as Meigs County voters face a three mill road levy in the upcoming election. H P Skinner leads the drive backed by modest subscriptions and will speak at Reddsville Friday evening with R B Carson of Rutland to discuss issues. failure means no road funds for years as current funds are exhausted.

Pomeroy Meigs County H. P. Skinner Skinner Reddsville R. B. Carson Rutland

Railroader Hurt In Accident At Point Pleasant

Conductor Otto Stanley on New York Central train No 99 was badly injured when he alighted at Point Pleasant. He has an artificial foot from an earlier accident and suffered a bad knee sprain that will lay him up indefinitely.

Middleport Otto Stanley New York Central Point Pleasant Stanley Kanawha Michigan Road

Souder Family Attend Sister's Funeral in New Lexington

In New Lexington on Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. George Souder and Mr. and Mrs. James Souder attended the funeral of Mrs. George Souder's sister. Margaret Sauer visits her sister in New Wilmington PA. George Wittmer returns from Dayton. E W Osborne sells property on Second Street then goes to Bucyrus. Pearl McKnight remains ill on Lincoln Street. C F Rathburn travels to Chesapeake to visit relatives in Huntington. Larry Gardner returns home from Marietta. Hoagland family members depart for Hoagland home.

George Souder James Souder New Lexington Mrs Margaret Sauer New Wilmington John Orr George Wittmer Dayton E. W. Osborne Second Street Mill Bucyrus Pearl McKnight Lincoln Street C. F. Rathburn Chesapeake Bob Hamilton Huntington Larry Gardner Marietta H. E. Hoagland C. Sauvage Miss Grace Hoagland

Hoaglands Return to Damaged Home After Mary's Death

Mr and Mrs Hoagland go back to their desolated Columbus home following the death of their only child Miss Mary G Hoagland transferring the family grief to the residence and neighborhood.

Columbus Mrs. Hoagland Mary G. Hoagland

State lawmaker predicts big savings from reforms

Columbus report notes the Joint Committee on Economy in Public Service estimates over 5,000,000 annual savings in state government operations if recommended revisions are enacted. Representative L. P. Mooney of Logan cites duplication of effort and idleness as key issues and says changes align with business practices.

Columbus Eighty-seventh General Assembly L. P. Mooney Logan Hocking County House Finance Committee Mooney

An Easy Way to Get Enough Vegetables

An old health advertisement touts syrup pepsin as a simple method to obtain vegetable benefits. It claims the combination aids digestion, prevents liver trouble, and supports appetite while avoiding strong medicines. It references Dr Caldwell’s fifty year old prescription and widespread drugstore availability.

State government to adapt for new era reforms urged

A new era demands state government changes as about 120 reports have been compiled and will be issued early in December.

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Pomeroy Briefs Pomeroy and Dewey Land Roush Bridge Mill St Athens Michelin Tiremen WJZ Blue Network Logan Solon Ohio Syrup Pepsin Monticello Illinois Dr. Caldwell The Swanson Furniture Co N. Court St
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