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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1925

Page

2

Prisoner Is Given Term In Mansfield

POMEROY Oct 28 Robert Bails was sentenced to one to seven years at Mansfield by Judge A P Miller. The judge recommended the minimum term after Bails pleaded guilty to stealing a truck owned by John Shephard of Carpenter. He has been jailed since early September and helped refinish the jail interior. Sheriff Rice will transfer him to Mansfield today.

Pomeroy Robert Bails Mansfield A. P. Miller Bails John Shephard Carpenter

Middleport Music Club Reports Growing Interest

The Middleport Music club met at the Methodist church with increasing member interest and strong community work. The program included club song America the Beautiful remarks by retiring president Mrs Hecox greetings by new president Mrs Chambers folk dances led by Mrs Klein and a variety of solos and songs including Mrs Bingham Mrs Smith and a Double Trio in the chorus.

Middleport Methodist ‘Church America Hecox Chambers Klein Bingham

Death Comes to Former Citizen in Pomeroy

Word reached Pomeroy on October 28 of the death of Iron Simmons of Guyandotte West Virginia from typhoid fever and urnine ironing. He was 56, a widow, with five children and a sister, Mrs. Dan Iox, both living in Huntington. Simmons was born in Inersville and is remembered by many here. Mr. and Mrs. William Fisher of Inersville attended the funeral in Guyandotte Sunday.

Pomeroy Yron Simmons Guyandotte W. A Eliza Simmons Dan Iox Huntington Amons Inersville William Fisher Lyandotte

Garage Robbery Near Smith Home Reported

A garage adjacent to the J. W. Smith home at Thomas Fork was robbed last night. The thief forced the lock and took two new tires a used tire two tires storage battery and a spot meht. The Smiths are away in Springfield and have been absent some time.

Pomeroy J. W. Smith Thomas Fork Smiths Springfield

Masked party planned by Rebecca lodge in Pomeroy

Rebecca lodge members plan a masked party for Rebeccas and friends at Odd Fellows hall in Pomeroy on Saturday evening. All Rebeccas are asked to bring sandwiches.

Rebecca Lodge Odd Fellows Hall

Wedding at Sacred Heart Church in Pomeroy

Miss Elia Andrews daughter of Mr and Mrs nk Whipple of Long Bottom wed Henry Whiple in Sacred Heart Church. The bride wore a satin gown and was attended by her sister Miss Mary Andrews. The ceremony was by Father Igal. They plan to live at Ive Points.

Pomeroy Sacred Eart Church Elia Amews Nk Whipple Long Bottom Henry Whiple Mary Andrews Igal Kipple

Rutland Wins In Hard Game At Middleport Park

In a tough battle at Pythian Park Middleport fell to Rutland 20 to 6 as William Arnold starred for Middleport and Rutland showed strong performances from their best players. The teams have each beaten the other this season and hope for better results in upcoming games.

Middleport Rutland Eleven Pythian Park William Arnold Rutland

Local residents attend funeral and visit relatives

Mrs. Fred Bartels of Pomeroy and Miss Annie Bartels, Dwight Parker and Kay Mitch of Minersville attended the funeral of Red Bartels in Grouster. Mrs. W. K. Dean and her baby of Columbus visit Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Greuser in Minersville. Nate Hall lies seriously ill at his home at Naylor's Run. H. H. Hanning of Dayton was a business visitor yesterday.

Fred Bartels Pomeroy Annie Bartels Dwight Parker Kay Mitch Minersville Grouster Red Bartels W. K. Dean Baby Columbus Leonard Greuser Nate Hall Naylor's Run H. H. Hanning Dayton

Pierce-Butcher wed in quiet Middleport ceremony

Clifford Pierce a Columbus machinist 24 and Golda Butcher daughter of Harvey Butcher of Middleport 18 were quietly married yesterday in Middleport Ohio in a small ceremony attended by family.

Middleport Clifford Pierce Columbus H. Pierce Golda Butcher Harvey Butcher

Mrs Jacob Gaul Dies After Long Illness in Pomeroy

Mrs. Jacob Gaul, 65, died after a lengthy illness. She had been bedfast for months and had suffered health problems for years. The death followed dropsy. Funeral services are planned at the home Friday with burial at Mound Cemetery.

Jacob Gaul Pomeroy Gau Mound Cemetery

Peter Gress 60 Dies in Cleveland Residence

Peter Gress age 60 died at his Cleveland home after living in Pomeroy until recently. He was a brother of Mrs. John Mitch and a longtime local resident.

Pomeroy Peter Gress Cleveland Gress John Mitch

Mrs Vance Hosts N A C Club Meeting

Miss Vaude Vance entertained her N A C club at her Palmer street home Monday evening. Night refreshments were served to a large number of guests and the meeting was described as one of the best ever held by the club.

Reverend Fowler Named Pastor at Local Church

October 28 Marietta pastor Rev Fowler was called to take charge of the Church of Christ pulpit in Middleport. He will move his family into the church parsonage at Palmer and Sixth Street this week.

Middleport Fowler Marietta Church of Christ Palmer and Sixth Street

Auditor Walter T. Dean finishes state audit in Pomeroy

Walter T. Dean, auditor for the state department, leaves Pomeroy for Jackson after a four month stay. He completed auditing records of the courthouse offices, school boards, election boards, and related bodies for the eighteen month period ending July 1, 1925.

Pomeroy Walter T. Dean State Department Jackson Court House

Three Fingers Lost At Genheimer Mill Work

Floyd Bud Spence lost three fingers of his right hand when his fingers were severed at the jointer machine in the Genheimer planing mill yesterday. The accident occurred in Pomeroy on October 283.

Genheimer Floyd Bud) Spence Jointer

Ladies to Be Guests of Pomeroy Kiwanis Club

Ladies night at the Pomeroy Middleport Kiwanis club on November 3 at the K of P hall Middleport. Judge R J M Auk of Gallipolis will speak and musical numbers will be performed by Miss Josephine Williams Mrs Charlies Hennessy and Mr Leo Phillips.

Pomeroy Pomeroy-Middleport Kiwanis Club K. of P. Hall Middleport R. J. M. Auk Gallipolis Josephine Williams Charlies Hennessy Leo Phillips

Mrs Ed Fugate Taken to Columbus Hospital

Mrs Ed Fugate of Gay Street was taken to a Columbus hospital yesterday for a surgical operation. She has been under care prior to the procedure.

Middleport Ed Fugate Gay Street Columbus

Local People Briefly Away for Visits and Health

Lim poor health for two years. Mr. and Mrs. Rose Sutherland, visiting Mr. and Mrs. Owen Rust, depart for Hendersonville North Carolina. Mrs. Charlies Switzer of Gallipolis visits Mrs. Homer Shank and returns home. John Swanson of Athens visits. Mrs. James Dunn travels to Columbus to care for ill Mrs. Clara McClain. Mrs. Ralph Davin visits Huntington. Mrs. Dalsey Thomas travels to Columbus for daughter’s surgical operation at St Francis hospital. Clark Williams of Steubenville visits relatives. Eli Hartinger returns from New York after death of uncle Dr. George Trunk. they also see their son Ernest.

Jacksonville Boy Loses Leg After Mine Car Accident

Max von Scheele of Jacksonville, 21, suffered a crushed foot at mine 267 in Hunterdon. He underwent partial amputation in Columbus and a second operation due to gangrene, with recovery expected in about two weeks if no further complications arise.

Glouster Hunterdon Max von Scheele Jacksonville Grant Hospital Columbus Max von Scheele

Hunter Shoots Self In Foot In Glouster

Oct 28 in Glouster Bud Male about 22 son of Bethel and Mrs Male of near Trimble accidentally shot his left foot while hunting a hawk with a shotgun. He was climbing a wire fence when the gun discharged. Dr Crawford amputated the little toe and part of the left side of the foot.

Glouster Bud Male Bethel Male Trimble Crawford

Trimble man injured in foundry accident

Ted Marquis of Trimble, employed at a Columbus foundry, lost three fingers on his left hand last week while cutting tin with a power cutter. he slipped and the cutter severed three fingers, and he was treated at Mt. Carmel hospital after being brought from Columbus.

Glouster Ted Mar‘quis of Trimble Columbus Mt. Carmel Hospital

Relatives Help Col umb us Resident After Injury

A Columbus resident recuperates at home after sustaining injuries while visiting relatives in Trimble. Family reports he will remain there until fully recovered and cleared to travel.

Trimble Columbus

Kiwanis to Meet Thursday Evening in Glouster

Glouster Kiwanis Club schedules its weekly luncheon Thursday evening from 6 30 to 7 30 in the M E church social rooms. E M Blower of Trimble heads the public affairs committee. Women of the M E church will serve luncheon.

Gloster Glouster Kiwanis Club M. E. Church E. M. Blower of Trimble

Mrs A H Chute Hosts Brudy Club Halloween Party

In Glouster on October 28 Mrs A H Chute delightfully entertained the Brudy club at her New Street home. The house was decorated with a ghost at the door and guests enjoyed games contests and a Dutch wedding. Prizes went to Mrs Tom Noon Mrs Leo White and Miss Dora Hedfelt. Forty five guests were served refreshments.

Glouster A. H. Chute New Street Tom Noon Leo White Dora Hedfelt

Mrs Spearman Guest Of Miss Mandry In Corning

Mrs Walter J. Spearman home economics teacher of Corning was the guest the first of the week of Miss Betty Mandry. Dr F H May went to Columbus this morning to spend a couple of days on business. Mrs J H Elias is spending the day in Columbus.

Walter J. Spearman Corning Betty Mandry F. H. May Columbus J. H. Elias

Masquerade Planned by Trimble Grange Members

Members of Trimble Grange announce a masquerade event with details pending, promising a evening of costumes, music, and community gathering.

Hair-Groom Combining Cream Promises All Day Hold

The advertisement touts "Hair-Groom" Well-Groomed All Day as a cheap, greaseless combing cream sold in drug stores. It claims to give natural gloss and a lasting, styled finish for business or social attire and help growth of thicker, heavier hair for a well-groomed look.

Masquerade Party and Box Social in Trimble Hall

A masquerade party and box social will be held at the Trimble hall next Saturday evening October 31 to benefit the grange. Everyone is invited.

Lare Trimble The Grange

Teachers Meet Friday in Athens for Southeastern Ohio Session

The Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association gathers in Athens Friday and Saturday with the commerce section meeting Friday at 2 p m in room 306 Ewing Hall. Programs include High School Bookkeeping by Martha E Monroe bank employe qualities by F D Forsythe and Secretarial Studies by Helen Reynolds.

Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association Athens Ewing Hall Martha E. Monroe Marietta High School F. D. Forsythe Bank of Athens Helen Reynolds Ohio University I. R. Garbutt Cincinnati C. M. Copeland

Social at Mush Run School Seeks Masked Attendees

A miscellaneous social will be held at Mush Run school on Thursday October 29. The event will feature a program and attendees are asked to come wearing masks.

Mush Run Mushc Run School

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