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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1926

Page

2

Meigs Minister Resigns Pulpit at St. Paul Lutheran

Rev. George Schuster, pastor of St. Paul Lutheran church in Pomeroy, announced his resignation from the pulpit effective January 1 after three years of service. He stated no friction with the congregation and that he and his family will move, with plans not yet determined. The note also mentions a separate report that Rice is improving slowly from injuries.

Pomeroy Eorge Schuster St. Paul Lutheran Church of Schuster Sare Huster

Abusing Officer Costs Man $100 In Pomeroy

John Frye, arrested two weeks earlier for intoxication, paid $100 and costs for abusing an officer. He paid $9 and arranged to pay the balance. Marriage licenses issued include Mrs Rainey, 28, and Alma Harris, 20, both of Point Pleasant and Syracuse respectively, William Speelman, 21, and Edna Whitlock, 21, of Pomeroy.

Pomeroy John Frye Marshall Ray Roush Flayer Hess Frye Mrs Rainey Alonzo Rainey Point Pleasant Alma Harris John Frank Syracuse William Speelman Nelsonville Edna Whitlock

Auto Struck by Street Car in Middleport

The sedan owned and driven by Ralph Sayre of Middleport was struck by a street car on Second Street Sunday. Sayre was not injured, but the car sustained damage.

Middleport Ralph ,Sayre Second Street Suny Sayre

Mrs. Mote Yeanger Buried In Local Ceremony

Middleport reports Mrs. Slate Yeather Carleton died about 7:30 Saturday evening after a long illness from stomach cancer. She was 42. Funeral services were held today at Cheshire and burial followed at Gravel Hill cemetery.

Middleport Slate Yeather Carleton Nome Cheshire Ape Gravel Hill Cemetery

Jackson Defeats Middleport Team in Football Fracas

The Jackson Globe Team defeated the Middleport Independents 14 to 0 in a Sunday football game. Players Calvin Reichman William Kennedy Paul Parsons Kenneth Guinther Aerret Ruse Lewis Burford and Walter Worthington attended. Coach Rattin sustained a dislocated shoulder and Broyles injured an ankle.

Middleport Calvin Riechman William Kennedy Paul Parsons Kenneth Guinther Aerret Ruse Lewis Burford Walter Worthington Jackson Globe Middleport Independents Jackton Rattin Broyles

Trial of Mother Continues Today

POMEROY Oct 26 The hearing of Anna Proffitt before Judge Roberts on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of her children was continued. Mrs Proffitt filed for divorce from her husband in Common Pleas court and intends to take her children to the Flock Arkansas as soon as the suit is heard.

Pomeroy Anna Proffitt Roberts

Accident Victim Returns to Home in Middleport

MIDDLEPORT October 26 An accident victim identified as M L Encl was brought to his home from Cherrington hospital in Login after receiving treatment. One occupant of the car involved is mentioned as Chery Henry Ree Hw.

Middleport M. L Bidieport Cherrington Login Tekin French

Remarkable Pinex cough remedy advertised at home

An advertisement touts Pinex as a fastest cure for severe coughs and bronchial issues. It instructs mixing 2 3/4 ounces Pinex with a pint of plain sugar syrup or clarity, claiming quick relief within 24 hours and suitability for bronchitis hoarseness and asthma. The pitch promises satisfaction or refund by The Pinex Co Wayne Ind.

Wx Co Wayne, Ind

Meics Schools Plan Monthly County Newspaper

A county school newspaper is in the works after a committee meeting at the office of County School Superintendent Charles N. Wagner. Asa Hoskins is editor, Bonnie M. Brown assistant editor, Lucille Smith business manager, with Clara Rizer Bernice Arnold and Evelyn Howell as staff. The paper will print monthly, with the first issue the third week in November, and a pupil naming contest is considered.

Pomeroy Charles N. Wagner Asa Hoskins Bonnie M. Brown Lucille Smith Clara Rizer Bernice Arnold Evelyn Howell

Death of 92-year-old Budgett Connerton at Urbana

A 92 year old woman Budgett Connerton died at her home Sunday about 5 thirty in the morning. Born in Stage Ireland she was a member of Sacred Heart church. She leaves two daughters and one son with funeral services planned for Urbana on Wednesday.

Middleport Budgett Connerton Stage Ireland Urbana Sacred Heart Church

Lebanon township teachers organize social note meeting

Teachers from Lebanon township met at Dorcas on October 22 to organize. Bessie Nease Ethyl Theiss Finn Beegle Francis Foster Dorothy Longsworth Viola Longsworth Fay Circle attended. Albert Paynter elected president Ora Hill secretary treasurer. Members chosen for social and program committees. Regular meetings to continue through the school year.

Lebanon Township Dorcas Bessie Nease Ethyl Theiss Finn Beegle Francis Foster Dorothy Longsworth Viola Longsworth Fay Albert Paynter Ora Hill Cecil ‘Skelton Thelma Moorehead Olin Batley

Geyer Golden Wedding Anniversary Dinner Highlighted

Mr and Mrs Dave Geyer hosted a dinner yesterday to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ernest E Geyer of Youngstown Mr and Mrs A R Clifton Mr and Mrs O B Kreinbahl and Dana Geyer who attended and they received several gold presents.

Dave Geyer Ernest E. Geyer Youngstown A. R. Clifton O. B. Kreinbahl Dana Geyer Geyer

Music Club Meeting At Methodist Church In Middleport

The Mid dleport Music club holds its regular meeting this evening at the Methodist church. Hostesses include Mrs. Essie Russell Mary Root Mrs. Mary Morgan Mrs. Erma Dillard Mrs. Ella Beeson Mrs. Mary Davia Freda Faehnie Mrs. Mayme Hobart and Mrs. Leonore Grate. The program features club song America the Beautiful remarks by retiring president Mrs. Marcus Chambers greetings by Mrs. Glenn Smith chorus selected organ solo by Mrs. Talbott and more.

Middleport Music Club Methodist Church Essie Russell Mary Root Mary Morgan Erma Dillard Ella Beeson Mary Davia Freda Faehnie Mayme Hobart Leonore Grate America Marcus Chambers Glenn ‘Smith Talbott

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Shiveler at Middleport

Mrs John Shiveler of Middleport celebrated her 70th birthday with a family dinner Sunday. The Dorcus Society of Middleport Church held its monthly meeting at the church Monday evening.

John Shiveler Middleport Corcus Society of the Middleport Church

Delegates Attend Eastern Star Convention in Springfield

Mrs. Harley Musser of Rutland and Granville Russell of Racine with Deputy Grand Matron Mrs. Raymond Zeiher of Pomeroy left Monday to attend the 37th annual Grand Chapter convention of the Order of the Eastern Star in Springfield. The event runs October 26 to 28 at Memorial hall. The Masonic home boys band entertained delegates last evening.

Harley Musser Rutland Harrisonville Eastern Star Lodge Granville Russell Racine Raymond Zeiher Pomeroy Grand Chapter The Order of the Eastern Star Springfield Memorial Hall Fef Masonic Home

Middleport Social Roundup Ties Athens Visitors

Frances Grate and others from Athens spent the end of the week in Middleport. Columbus residents Phillip De Maine and Dorothy Pendergrass joined local visitors as the Rev Helm and families were noted. Several couples and individuals returned from trips to Zanesville Dayton Marietta Muskingum County Nelsonville and Ath ens.

Frances Grate Edgar Tuckerman Leland Saxton Julia Miller Athens Middleport Davis Middleton Vivian Middleton Dayton Mary Cooley Columbus Ross Pullins Fowler Marietta Ervin Kaar Zanesville Phillip de Maine Dorothy Pendergrass Ruth Bradbury Jeannette Beverage Josephine Russell Helm The Christian Church of Henry Hii Dan Hartinger Muskingum County Mary Elizabeth Hartinger

Athens Residents Visit Family and Friends Across Ohio

Local residents and visitors from Athens travel to Columbus, Cleveland, Parkersburg, Gallipolis, and Middport. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. William Burford of Dayton and Cecil Hoffman recovering after injuries from an accident at Holzer hospital.

Darwin Bess Sanborn Corning J. L. Drouillard Cleveland Sam Fultz Chicago William Burford Dayton Middiort O. B. Brewer Columbus John DePerio Athens John Pickens Marietta Pete DePerio Parkersburg Cecil Grogan Gerald Rice Benny Mitchell Tom Owens Edwin Dempsky Chillicothe Robert Allensworth Fred Shifler Perry Gilland

Local residents visit relatives across several towns

Carl Wolfe of Athens and Vern Bolinger of Star Ohio visited relatives here in late week. Glenn Chase of Huntington also visited relatives. Mrs EE Massie and son James Massie returned home in Fostoria after visiting Mason City. N C Welch of Middleport left for Jackson. A group including Mrs Harry Rice and others drove to Logan to see Harry Rice in Cherrington hospital. Jed Healy left for Columbus for work. O H Bissell of Gallipolis visited yesterday. Mee A E Alward and son Billy with Jack Boone and Richard Dicketson of Gahanna visited local relatives.

Neliie Zorkle Columbus Dontcy Edwards Gallipolis C. B. Smith Fred Cromley Carl Francis James John Gilland H. B. Finney Nellie Bertha Wagner Parkersburg Charles N. Wagner Glenn Chase Huntington EE KE. Massie James Massie Fostoria Mason City N.C. Welch Middleport Jackson Harry Rice Joe Rice Frank Rice Clyde Baker Logan Cherrington Hospital Harry Bennett Jed Healy O. H. Bissell Mee A. E. Alward Billy Jack Boone Richard Dickertson Gahena Mr. and

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