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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1927

Page

2

Sites for Bridge Heads Cleared

F J Lloyd Jr of Pittsburgh, superintendent, put a force to work to prepare bridge sites on both river banks. An office was opened in the Fourth Ward house, about 60 men employed, and up to 200 names taken as applicants. General Superintendent Hippert arrived, outlining a program while timber and lumber supplies were to be secured locally. The work aims to proceed in earnest, boosting public sentiment after months of delays. Mr and Mrs Genheimer plan to go to housekeeping in Pomeroy.

Hicking Hippert Drave Gown Lloyd Scheick Calla

Purchase Bell For Schoolhouse At Gravel Hill

The Gravel Hill Parent Teacher association bought a bell for Park Street School House and a cupola from Miller Lumber to hang it. They also bought two slides for the younger children's playground and plan a box supper for next Tuesday evening in the school auditorium. A recent play titled The Sniggles Family drew a capacity crowd. Women propose another utility project at Thanksgiving and to equip the playground.

Middleport Bet Gravel Hill Park Street Miller Lumber Company Sniggles

Minstrel Flashes Delights Crowded Midport Audience

Minstrel Flashes presented at the Masonic auditorium by the New York Central esite association with top local talent from Pome- Fog Bend. The cast provided a wealth of mirth from curtain to curtain and the show is billed as among the best in John LB Rodgers Productus company repertoire. A second performance is planned for this evening with strong attendance expected.

Middleport New York Central Esite Association Masonic Auditorium John LB. Rodgers

Rally Day at Middleport Church Seeks 590 in Attendances

Middleport Church of Christ under Pastor McCorkle aims for 590 attendees on Sunday October 6. Rally day stickers will guide town tours to invite shut ins and others to attend. A profit from the event is planned, according to the pastor.

Middleport

Mill Man Weds Carl W. Genheimer in Gallipolis Parsonage

Carl W. Genheimer of Pomeroy married Mrs. Dora Good of Walton West Virginia at the Baptist parsonage in Gallipolis on Wednesday. Meimer, a noted planing man from Pomeroy, was the groom.

Carl W. Genheimer Pomeroy Dora Good Walton, W. Va Carl W. Meimer the Baptist Parson Gallipolis Walton W. Va

Try Magnesia For Indigestion

Advert contains advice to try purified magnesium oxide as a remedy for indigestion. It urges readers to use lisulated magnesia in powder or tablet form with water after meals to relieve stomach fermentation gas heartburn and bloating and improve comfort after eating.

Funeral for Henry M. Grube Held at Gallipolis

The Rev. Pilcher conducted funeral services for Henry M. Grube, a Gallipolis businessman who died by suicide Tuesday in his garage. The service was at 2 PM at his home with burial in Mound Hill cemetery.

Knee operation sought at Gallipolis hospital

Clarence Neutzling visited Gallipolis hospital for knee surgery after long trouble. The Enterprises PTA hosted a Halloween party at the schoolhouse last evening with a fine program and ample food. The grand jury adjourned but will reconvene this afternoon. Mrs. Walter Compton and Miss Miriam Blackmore traveled to Columbus for an Episcopal church auxiliary conference.

Clarence Neutzling Gallipolis Parent-Teacher Association of Enterprises Grand Jury Walter Compton Miriam Blackmore Columbus Episcopal Church

Middleport freshmen stage Halloween party at Grave's garage

South Pearl street venue hosted a Halloween party for about 40 to 45 Middleport High School freshmen. Miss Park and Miss Mathews supervised the event with games contests and witchery themed decor. Ice cream and cake served as refreshments.

Ke Grave Pearl Street Middleport High School Park Mathews

Local families visit amid illness and births in Ohio towns

H H Williamson of Niles joins wife and baby at Rutland and visits friends in Middleport. Relatives travel from Athens Charleston and Terra Haute to aid J G Hamilton’s ill wife. Birth announced for Reid Harris’s daughter. E F Maag returns from Columbus with sister Boyd Dilgard housekeeper. Stansbury family from Columbus plans to stay through the week. Horden and baby accompany them.

H. H. Williamson Niles Rutland Middleport Frank Hamilton Athens John Hamilton Charleston J. G. Hamilton FE. F. Maag Columbus Boyd Dilgard Ernest Ray Terra Haute Ind Hobson Reid Harris E. Erwin McMillin Hospital R. C. Lansbury G. H. Stansbury William Jane Cecil Horden Baby Horden Stansbury

Beauty loses suit over late Morgan estate

Cleveland judge quickly dismisses Mrs. Ann Gowans former Ziegfeld chorus beauty suit to recover widow's share of A. H. Morgan estate. He questioned her statements and ruled against her claim that they lived as common law spouses for six months before his death.

Cleveland U.P Ann Gowans Ziegfeld Beauty A. H. Morgan

A Popular Suit Pattern for a Small Boy

A pattern for a child suit in sizes 2 4 and 6 years describes fabrics for a blouse and trousers. Materials listed include 7 8 yards of 40 inch for the blouse and 5 8 yards of 64 inch for the trousers. Pattern mailed on receipt of fee in silver or stamps.

Help Kidneys by Drinking More Water

A health note explains kidney and bladder irritations arise from acidity. Drinking soft water plus four ounces of Jad Salts before breakfast for two to three days may neutralize acids, reducing bladder irritation and improving urinary comfort.

Pisgah to Host Farm Institute and Local Meeting

Pisgah hosts a multi session Farm Institute at Pisgah church next Monday and Tuesday with speakers Charles W. Peters of Minerva and Mrs Grace R Miller of Sunbury and local participants. Glouster notes a postponed Past Noble Grand’s club meeting and church improvements including plans to replace the frame church with brick once finances allow.

Degree work planned by Marcellite Rebekah lodge

Glouster with Oct 28 report that the Marcellite Rebekah lodge will conduct degree work at their Saturday night meeting. Refreshments and a social time will follow. Also noted is Mrs Frances Henshaw leaving for Toledo to spend the winter with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs O O Brandeberry.

Glouster Marcellite Rebekah Lodge Frances Henshaw Toledo 0. O. Brandeberry

Fundraising Drive Aims for 5000 Building Fund

A drive seeks to raise at least 5000 dollars by year end to support the building fund. Organizers urge donations from supporters and local groups to reach the target.

Miss Agnes Melligan Visits Relative in Fostoria

Miss Agnes Melligan a Hollister teacher spends the weekend with her mother in Fostoria Mrs Elizabeth Dunnett and her daughter Mrs Harry Richards visited Columbus Thursday to stay with relatives for a few days Dr H G Gibson was in Columbus Thursday

Agnes Melligan Hollister Fostoria Elizabeth Dunnett Harry Richards Columbus H. G. Gibson

Shipmasters and 31 Crew Lost After Italian Steamer Wreck

In fog and rain, life savers went ashore to rescue the master and 31 crew of the Italian steamer that went onto the rocks last night. The tragedy unfolded in Penzance Harbor as rescuers battled night conditions to reach survivors.

Penzancah England

Farmers Institute to Convene at The Plains High School

Chauncey, Oct. 28. The annual Farmer's Institute will be held at The Plains high school next Monday and Tuesday with three sessions Monday at 10 am 1 pm and 7 pm and two sessions Tuesday morning and afternoon. Ray Michaels P T A president The Plains will supervise Monday evening. County Agent Johnson will oversee the event Miss Aiken from northern state will be the principal speaker. Music by the Community Orchestra. Mrs. Robert Graves The Plains is secretary of the Institute.

Chauncey Farmer's Institute the Plains Ray Michaels Parent-Teacher Association Johnson Miss Aiken Robert Graves Institute

Pupil Parade in Chauncey Primary School Halloween Costumes

One hundred twenty five Chauncey primary pupils paraded yesterday on Converse street in masquerade costumes before a Halloween party. After a party and candy treat, pupils were dismissed. teachers listed are Hannah Clutter Ruth Bridgewater and Sua Goldsworthy.

Chauncery Chauncey Schools Hallowe'en Converse Street Hannah Clutter Ruth Bridgewater Sua Goldsworthy

Mrs Zern Cunningham Returns from Columbus Operation

Mrs Zern Cunningham came back from Columbus where she recently underwent an operation. Her condition is greatly improved and recovery appears imminent.

Glouster Zern Cunningham Columbus

Bible School Offering Supports Building Fund

The Bible school at the Church of Christ will dedicate its entire offering next Sunday to the building fund, which carries a balance over $4,000. A brick addition with a social room kitchen and classrooms was added years ago, and plans proceed as the indebtedness is reduced.

Edness

Deer Plentiful in Bedford County Pennsylvania

A Bedford County farmer on Spruce Creek reportedly has a notable deer harvest. He shot three deer on October 1 and, after notifying a game warden, kept two. over the years he has killed 39 deer on his farm. Nearby Graysville reportedly had a herd with several bucks and white does attracting many spectators.

Chauncey Everett Republican Everett Ezra J. Karns Bedford County Pennsylvania Spruce Creek Graysville

Thelma L Carmen Weds Theodore Marshal in Chauncey

Chauncey residents Miss Thelma L Carmen and Theodore Marshal were married on Wednesday in a quiet ceremony. The couple, both from Chauncey, began their life together in the same town.

Thelma L. Carmen Theodore Marshal Chauncey

Couple wed in city home with serenade for newlyweds

Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hunt on Mill street a wedding was solemnized by Rev. Gilbert Courtney of the Christian church. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Marshal, plan to make their home in Chauncey and were serenaded by friends after the ceremony.

John Hunt Mill Street Gilbert Courtney Christian Church Marshal Chauncey

Woman undergoes appendix operation in Martins Ferry

Mrs Edna Rickett, daughter of Mrs Rose Jackson Paling of Chauncey, underwent an appendectomy at Martins Ferry Hospital. Her initial critical condition improved, as her parents Mr and Mrs Peter Poling of Laurelville and Mrs Sam Tippett of the big city traveled to the hospital. Mr Poling and Mrs Tippett later returned home.

Chauncey Edna Rickett Iianet Copeland Davightter Rose Jackson Paling Martins Ferry Peter Poling Laurelville Sam Tippett Big City Martin’s Ferry Poling Mrs. Tippett

Masquerade Party At Milifiela Cre tian Church

Masquerade party at the Milifiela Christian church Sunday evening announced. Each member may invite one guest. Mrs Faith McDaniel in charge of the affair. CHAUNCEY Mr and Mrs merccalaah aids city Trimble attended funeral of Jerry Hartley. Mrs A Li Presto Mrs Wesley Six Rolland James Smit spent Mohday in Landéas ter. Mr and Mrs Smmit family spent last Sunday at the Logan Elm near Columbus.

Milifiela Cretian Faith McDaniel Chauncey Merccalaah Aids O Bhew Jerry Hartley A. Li Presto Wesley Rolland James Smit Mohday Landéaster Mrs. Smmit Logan Elm Columbus

Mr and Mrs Earl Johnson Headed to Columbus for Work

Mr Earl Johnson and his wife Mrs Johnson left yesterday to go to Columbus where he is employed.

Earl Johnson Columbus

Constipation Warning Ad Promotes Kellogg All-Bran

An advertisement targets readers with constipation symptoms and urges immediate action. It promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a 100 percent bran remedy, recommending two tablespoonfuls daily, with meals, and suggests serving with milk or cream and adding fruits or honey.

Kellogg’s Kellogg's Kellogg Battle Creek

Castoria Ad Claims Safe Gentle Relief for Infants

An advertisement extols Fletcher's Castoria as a harmless reliable stomach remedy for babies. It touts gentle soothing effects on fretfulness fever and sleep and asserts it is pure vegetable and unnecessary to fear harmful drugs. The notice promises a free book on baby care with every bottle and warns against other preparations.

Castoria Fletcher Parena

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Minnie Steinbauer Genheimer Purchase Bell York Central Athletic Association Middleport Church of Christ Grube Funeral Zanesville Ohio Muskingum Ohio River Valley T. J. Summers Chamber of Commerce Pomeroy Briefs Pomeroy Bend Brieps ICKS Coolville A. WH. Morgan Messenger Pattern Dept Pisgah Have Farm Institute Noble Grand Plains Karn Athens County Bible School Church of Christ FURNI Ture Exchange THE Rosemar Soda Grill Rollins Hoserie Tie Pharmacy CO Axe i Srhitects Best Stores Dé Chauncey- Glouster Kelloge All-Bran Oda Telts Brunswick Panatrope Penritith New Brunswick Records Banjo Buddy Ken Sisson Bevis McFarlin and Gardner Nick Lucas Parker Bros Bank of Athens Bldg
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