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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1921

Page

10

Midday Births and Family News in Middleport

Mrs Bennett traveled to Akron to be with her husband Millard during his wife’s hospital absence as a newborn arrives. Mrs McCoy, age 76, and her daughter and son visited from Athens to celebrate a birthday. Beginning this week ministers will lead Monday devotional and Middleport High Assembly per Prof McKay’s request. order follows Rev Berry Rev Graham and Rev Wilson.

Middleport Bennett Akron Millard Babe CC. P. Kircher Athens Sunny Larthe. McCoy Middleport High School McKay Berry Graham Wilson

Mrs Larrimer and Gall Visit Families Then Return

Mrs. W. B. Larrimer spent two weeks with her sister Mrs. W. J. DeVinney and relatives before returning to Cincinnati. Mrs. John Gall of Hanesville stayed several days with cousin Mrs. Harry Hysell and others last week.

W. B. Larrimer W. J. DeVinney Cincinnati John Gall Hanesville Harry Hysell

Tinker beats Click in 509-ball pocket billiard match

Middleport player A. Tinker defeated Charles Click in the final block at Billard Half Monday evening. Tinker ran 150 to Click's 131, an excess of 60 balls across the three games.

Tinker Charles Click Click

New Motor Service to Start Gallipolis Off Port Bus

Kendle and Ralston have purchased a 20 passenger Reo bus to run between Gallipolis and Middleport. They expect to begin operating on schedule within 10 days.

Kendle & Ralston Gallipolis Middleport

Fay Faulkner Pleads Guilty in Court Fight Challenge

Fay Faulkner appeared in Justice Fish's court on a charge of challenging a school teacher to a fight. She pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs.

Fay Faulkner Justice Fish

Women Hold Many Election Posts in Meigs County

The Meigs County election list shows many women serving as judges and clerks across Syracuse Middleport Pomeroy West Rutland and Rutland villages with a mix of party affiliations. Despite female participation overall only in certain towns did male voters dominate elsewhere with Rutland and Racine showing resistance and Minersville offering only courtesy.

Meigs County Syracuse Thomas Clark Dan Rizer Ables Middleport Jennie Meadows Sylvia Burford Nona Ervin Fila Morrison Ella Dyke Grace Townsend Pomeroy Lucy Longlotz Olga Fell West Rutland Myrtle Musser Estella Mblin Frances Bingham Elizabeth Martin Sara Jones Rutland Township Rutland Maud Racine Minersville

Local Residents Named in Age-Listed Purposes

James D Hoback 60 of Rolandus and Ethel Hoback 30 of Portland HK dD 1 Henry Parr 21 of Millwood and Beryle Slaughter 18 of Middleport William Handashelt 29 of Minersville and Nora Lkichinger 20 of Pomeroy Homer Ashworth 44 of Pomeroy and Cora Chapman 42 of Dexter appear in the listing.

James D. Hoback Rolandus Ethel Hoback Portland HK Henry Parr Millwood W. Va Beryle Slaughter Middleport William Handashelt Minersville Nora Lkichinger Pomeroy Homer Ashworth Cora Chapman Dexter

Logan Locales Visit and Relocations

Mrs. J. H. Lawer of Marion arrives in Logan for a week with daughter Mrs. C. F. Lauer. Edward Francis of Greendale moving his family to Logan into the former John Healy residence. Mr. and Mrs. John S. Brown depart for Highland Park Michigan after a ten day visit with Logan relatives. County Agent M. W. Bailey attends an agents conference in Columbus this week.

J. H. Lawer Marion Logan C. F. Lauer Edward Francis Greendale John Healy John S. Brown Highland Park Michigan H. 8S. Webb M. W. Bailey Agents Columbus

Pittsburg man meets with Logan lime bin project directors

S. F. Warner of Pittsburg visited Logan on Monday to confer with the directors of the lime bin project planned for erection here shortly.

S. F. Warner Pittsburg Logan

Tragic Accident Claims Life of 8 Year OId William Ward Jr

Eight year old William Ward Jr of New Straiteville died from injuries after being struck and run over by a car. He was on a truck on Monday when he jumped into a second vehicle’s path. The fatal crash occurred about 11:30 Monday. funeral services will be held Thursday. Sister Mrs. Theo Newman of Logan is among his relatives.

William Ward Jr William Ward New Straiteville Theo. Newman Logan George Malloy

Training applications open for veterans before December 16 1922

The law requires qualified individuals seeking government vocational training to apply by December 16 1922. The Red Cross of Meigs County will assist all veterans in completing their applications for this program.

Red Cross Meigs County

Revision board meets to valuate Columbus Brick and Terra Cotta plant

A special Hocking County Board of Revision met Tuesday to consider revising the valuation of the Columbus Brick and Terra Cotta Company plant at Union Furnace. L Hack and Mr Humprey from Columbus presented the company position. The plant has not operated for several years.

Hocking County Board of Revision Columbus Brick and Terra Cotta Company Union Furnace L. Hack Humphrey Columbus

Modern composers featured in Pacey recital lineup

Pacey will be assisted by Edwin Randall violinist pupil of Franz Zeigler of Columbus. The program showcases music by modern composers. Other performers include Mrs. E. E. Campbell Mrs. C. W. Pettit Mrs. F. Blasius Mrs. F. Meade Bowen Mrs. H. R. Harrington Mrs. Sumner Martin and Mrs. Walter Pomerene.

Pacey Edwin Randall Franz Zeigler Columbus Randall E. E. Campbell C. W. Pettit F. Blasius F. Meade Bowen H. R. Harrington Sumner Martin Walter Pomerene

Death of Michael Radesh Precedes Logan Burial Plans

A Logan telegram announced the death of Michael Radesh of Asheville North Carolina. The body would arrive at 7 15 p m for burial. Radesh and former Logan girl Miss Sue Gallagher wed September 26 and planned to settle in Asheville when death ended his service overseas wounds. Azalia Post No 70 American Legion requested local legionnaires arrange a military burial.

Logan Michael Radesh Asheville N. C Radesh Sue Gallagher Lauer Azalia No. 70 American Legion Ashville

Hocking Oil Drill Reaches 1700 Feet at Valley Wright Farm

The Hocking Oil Company has drilled to 1700 feet in its well on the Valley Wright farm in Marion township and plans vigorous development. The lease covers 2400 acres in a wild cat area, with local capital backing the venture and potential field expansion if oil is found in paying quantities.

Hocking Oil Company Valley Wright Marion Township Hocking Company

Prince Sails for India on 25,000 Mile voyage

The Prince of Wales left London at noon to Portsmouth to embark the ship Reknown for a 25,000 mile voyage to India.

Prince India London Prince of Wales Portsmouth

Extortion Social Held by Christian Endeavor Society

The UA Behehureh Christian Endeavor Society hosted an extortion social after a brief business session. About 50 members attended and brought pennies to pay for all offerings. Each participant faced a stunt and an arrest for noncompliance, with fines imposed.

Christian Endeavor Society of the Behureh

Open season for skunks in Ohio moved to November first

Ohio wildlife officials warn trappers that the skunk open season begins November 1 this year. The change comes after the 1921 licenses were printed, due to a revised law.

Ohio

County infirmary heads attend Ohio welfare conference

Mr and Mrs 8S. W. Arnold returned from Toledo where they attended a welfare workers conference. About 350 to 400 people were present and they were the county’s only representatives. The couple, superintendent and matron, supervise 26 charges, a count slightly below normal and among the state’s lowest totals.

8S. W. Arnold Toledo Welfare Workers of Ohio Arnold

Birthday Dinner For Mrs Martha McCoy Of Middleport

The children and grandchildren of Mrs Martha McCoy of Middleport gathered Oct 23 1921 to honor her seventy fifth birth anniversary with a surprise birthday dinner at her home. Her family’s attendance pleasantly surprised and delighted her on this memorable occasion.

Martha McCoy Middleport

Operation at Cherrington Hospital Aids Mrs. Larimer

Operating staff performed surgery on Mrs. Frank Larimer of North Market street Monday for a complication. The patient withstood the ordeal and her condition was reported favorable Tuesday.

Cherrington Hospital Frank Larimer North Market Street

Mason to Name F Bletner as Postmaster

Information from Washington indicates F Bletner of Mason will become postmaster succeeding Ed Edwards as term expires. The civil service commission says he was the sole applicant to pass the examination and his name will be certified to President Harding soon.

Washington F. BE. Bletner Mason Mason County Edwards Civil Service Commission Harding

Jailed for Injuring Woman in High Speed Crash

John Palmer and Osby Martin of Louisby precinct were jailed after driving an auto that seriously injured Nora Dodson on the Bradbury road. Dodson, 30, was on her way to church when struck. fractures in leg and hip reported. Drivers intoxicated at time of crash. identities learned a day later. Villagers threaten swift punishment for speedsters on the Brick Road.

John Palmer Osby Martin Nora Dodson Bradbury

Couple from Minersville and near fairgrounds wed at Pomeroy church

William Houdaschekt of Minersville and Nora Eichinger daughter of Will Eichinger near the fair grounds were married Saturday evening at the Pomeroy Methodist parsonage by Rev. Cherrington. They began housekeeping at the old Andy Mitch homestead on the falls ground road.

William Houdaschekt Minersville Nora Eichinger Will Hichinger Near the Fair Grounds Pomeroy Methodist Parsonage Cherrington Andy Mitch Fails Ground Road

Child of Parker Family Dies from Croup at Home

A two year old child of Mr and Mrs Pearl Parker died at their home on Thomas Fork Monday afternoon from croup. The funeral will be held Wednesday with burial in Beech Grove cemetery.

Pearl Parker Thomas Fork Croup Beech Grove Cemetery

Campaign to curb cancer ravages in Meigs county set

A speaking campaign to curb cancer ravages in Meigs county will run from October 30 to November 5. Dr. P A Jividen of Rutland is named chairman of the committee. Dates venues and speakers to be announced later.

Meigs County P. A. Jividen Rutland Iplaces

First Club Concert by the Euterpean Society Held

Members of the Euterpean Society will give their first concert Thursday evening November 3.

Euterpean Society

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