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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1919

Page

10

Popular Bend couple linked to Gus Leifheit family

A daughter of Mr. Gus Leifheit of Pomeroy forms a noted Bend couple, enjoying a wide circle of friends in the community.

Gus Leifheit Pomeroy

Two late marriage licenses reveal age gap in Rutland couples

The probate court issued two licenses showing Stephen Gilmore aged 76 and Ies Giles aged 64 from Rutland who married Nora Giles 15 and Ray Devennen 16 of Bradbury with parental consent. The first marriage was performed by Mayor A S Shoemaker of Pomeroy and the second by Squire Ewing.

Cupid Stephen Gilmore Ies Giles Rutland Ray Devennen Bradbury Nora Giles Kerrs Run A.S. Shoemaker Pomeroy Squire Ewing

Halloween Party At Lincoln Hill Mrs Kimes Home

Bethany M E church groups the Queen Esther U S Wide Awake classes enjoyed a Hallowe en party at Mr and Mrs Theo Kimes Lincoln Hill Tuesday evening with music games and a lunch. Lily Coates won a prize. Also a birthday party honored Signor Alfred Lippie 48 associated with Fontana Company. Pomeroy Camp Fire Girls masque party featured Helena Keehne Helena Phillips Mildred Hill Mildred Bostic Geraldine Davis Marie Burst Dorothy Kase Inez Me Cullough Annie Foulk and Miss Anna Hill with the guardian.

U.S Bethany M. E. Church Hallowe’en Theo. Kimes Lincoln Hill Lily Coates Signor Alfred Lippie Signor Lippie Fontana Company Pomeroy Camp Helena Keehne Helena Phillips Mildred Hill Mildred Bostic Geraldine Davis Marie Burst Dorothy Kase Inez MeCullough Annie Foulk The Guardian Anna Hill

Coal mine tragedies in Bend haunt Pomeroy papers

Clarion notes from 8B. Leys Gallipolis Tribune describe repeated coal mine accidents in the Bend area, with workers crushed by slate falls. The writer questions the causes and laments the recurring deaths among miners.

Clarion Ley Gallipolis Pomeroy

Call to end deadly mine hazards at Pom-eroy Bend

Letter argues fatalities stem from safety lapses and urges state inquiry into Pom eroy Bend mining conditions to reduce risk and prevent further deaths.

Roosevelt Memorial fund soliciting extended to November 1

Hon Edgar Ervin chairman of the Roosevelt Memorial fund association Meigs county says fund raising time extends to Saturday November 1. The extension covers the prizes contest for Boy Scouts and scouts may continue work and report to Scout Masters until midnight November 1.

Edgar Ervin Roosevelt Memorial Fund Association Meigs County

Maternity Case Settled by Marriage

The maternity case before Squire Ewing ended with marriage between Nora Sanders and Roy Devenney. The girl was 15 and the boy 16, with parental consent required for the union.

Squire Ewing Nora Sanders Roy Devenney Devenney

Funeral services for James Duckworth announced in Syracuse

James Duckworth dies from work related mine injuries. funeral is set for Friday at two at the Presbyterian church Syracuse. separate notes mention farmers from Rutland Rock Springs and Nease Settlement en route to Hagerstown for a national convention. A benefit concert for Pomeroy high school is planned at Simpson M E church with Alex Skowgaard and others.

James Duckworth Presbyterian Church Syracuse C. E. Lasher G. H. Lasher Rutland Alfred Crow Rock Springs Wade Gilmore Nease Settlement Hagerstown Wheeling Alex Skowgaard McClung-Skowgaard Edward Wiley Simpson M. E. Church Pomeroy High School Armory Scott Mumaw

Social Notes From Local Residents

Will Richman reports his brother in Cincinnati improving after a visit. Mrs. Fred Lenklatz of the fourth ward visits Columbus. Mrs. Edwin Cook hosts a Heath M E church ladies class reception. The Pomeroy Baptist ladies aid met at Mrs. J A Miller’s Mulberry home. Mrs. Sophia Gloeckner entertains guests from Columbus. Dr. Jane N. Gilliford returns tomorrow from Cincinnati business. Mrs. Elmer Wysong and Mrs. George Tilfft visit Rey and Zanesville. Miss Harrick Heslop, guest of the Hartenbachs, returns to Baltimore. Mrs. Blanch Baum returns from DeWitt Iowa.

Will Richman Cincinnati Fred Lenklatz Fourth Ward Columbus Edwin Cook Heath M. E. Church Ladies Aid Pomeroy Baptist Church J. A. Miller Mulberry Street Sophia Gloeckner Elizabeth O¢effler Jane N. Gilliford Elmer Wysong Rey George Tilfft Zanesville Ohio Harrick Heslop Jacob Hartenbach Baltimore Blanch Baum DeWitt

Forty Funny Fellows Plan Big Hallowe'en Frolics in Pomeroy

Meigs County forms the Forty Funny Fellows as a forthcoming fun making group for Hallowe'en 1920. They invite residents and neighboring towns to join in what they promise will be the Halloween time of their lives. The group aims to deter mischief by offering clean festivities and plans to expand activities next year.

Forty Funny Fellows Meigs County Hallowe Southland Hallowe’en Pomeroy Hallowe'en F. F.F

Rock Springs Community Meeting Gains Popularity

Rexmo notes the Rock Springs community club holds increasingly popular sessions. A lively program is planned for the upcoming meeting on Monday evening, with further details continued on page four.

Rock Springs Aly

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