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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1927

Page

2

Meigs Grand Jury Returns 36 Bills

Six true bills were returned by the Meigs County grand jury after five days of inquiry. Sixty four cases were reviewed and 151 witnesses examined. Prosecutor Peoples released indictments to the press, citing cases including non support and shooting at a Hobson beauty contest.

Peoples Henry Scott Cottrill Orville Graham Ed. Smith George Palmer John Medley West Virginia George D. Martin Ross Hedricks Ernal Rife

Auto Collision Injures Women on Pomeroy-Coolville Pike

On Thursday night near Pomeroy a collision between a auto driven by Miss Dorothy Caldwell, a Silver Ridge school teacher from Tuppers Plains, and another driven by Harry Walden from Coolville caused injuries. Mrs Walden broke an arm and Miss Caldwell sustained bruises and cuts. Dr Westervelt of Coolville treated two cuts. Caldwell car wrecked while the Walden car suffered minor damage.

Pomeroy Coolville Dorothy Caldwell Silver Ridge Harry Walden Caldwell Miss Caldwell Tuppers Plains Waldens Westervelt Belfast

Banquet Planned For Firemen In Appreciation

Pomeroy Ohio hosts a Halloween observance with a street parade and prizes for outstanding participants. The Pomeroy band and firemen receive special honors as guests, with a banquet scheduled at four oclock and a parade demonstration at eight.

Pomeroy Hallowe'en Artiel Pomeroy Han Agriven Gs Prepared and the Fire A Middleport Gailinol Lorals

New Postoffice Quarters Sought for Enlarged Facility

Postoffice inspector J Brigis from Cincinnati visited Pombro y on Jan 29 to announce a search for new quarters. The present lease expires next June and officials seek bids for a centrally located space with heat light and water and the ability to accommodate equipment. Details were posted for interested parties to submit proposals and meet government requirements.

Pombroy RJ Brigis Cincinnati

Ray Wickham Dies After Long Illness

Pomeroy notes Ray Wickham 32 World War veteran died early this morning after long illness. He served with Company C and Rainbow division and returned home to Sugar Run where his widow and young son reside. American Legion to conduct military funeral at Simpson Memorial church Monday at 2 30 p.m.

Pomeroy Ray Wickham Company C Rainbow Division Sugar Run Mary Ellen Hood American Legion Simpson M. F. Church

Timbers to Cross Rutland Pike for Bridge Piling

Oct 29 report notes large timbers to be hauled along the Rutland pike for new bridge piling with drivers urged to ride carefully. W A Compton and others plan to travel to Pittsburgh Monday for a double caisson launch, a notable event drawing Ohio Valley river interests. Community activity includes onsite timber work, office building setup, an abatement shaft, and surveys.

Pomeroy Rutland Pike W. A. Compton Pittsburgh Ohio Valley

Wilsons celebrate 60 years of marriage in Meigs County

Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Wilson of Middleport marked sixty years since their Dexter Ohio wedding on October 20. A dinner for immediate relatives last week toasted a long life together in Meigs County with many friends across the region.

Wilson I. J. Wilson Middleport Dexter Ohio Meigs County

Royal Neighbors Hat Party Aims for Masked Event

Royal neighbors group in Middleport held a masked hat party at Woorimen's hall in the evening on October 2. The event drew members of Camp No. 82 for an informal social gathering with light entertainment.

Church of Christ Graves Philathea Middleport Liverview Camp No Royal Bors Woorimen's Hall

Hoagland Family Visits From Columbus and More

Mrs Hoagland and daughter Grace of Columbus visited Mrs Hoagland's mother Mrs Siuvage over the weekend. Mr Lama had a furnace installed at his Lincoln Street home and brother in law Mr Honugland checked the installation.Walter Hylton, traveling salesman, assisted. Ian John Jr and family planned a visit to Cam Ry for Dad's university event. Four weeks in Paris mentioned with unclear details amid garbled text.

Hoagland Miss Grace Columbus Rousher Ian John, Jr Rel Cami Ry Dad

Southeast Ohio plans tourist trade drive and group

Marietta reports temporary formation of a Southeastern Ohio publicity association to attract tourists. A meeting in Zanesville set November 17 for a permanent group with executives from six counties, including O W Wendell and F M Fun, and an executive committee listing several county businessmen.

Marietta Chamber of Commerce Zanesville Ohio O. W. Wendell F. M. Fun T. J. ‘Summers J. M. Anderson Malta G. M. Scott Merconneléville Rena G& Hoag Russel Jacobs Coshocton A Crawford Newark Weeee L. A. Claypool Cumberland D. W. Arm Zanesville Chamber of Commerce Stern Ohio Tours

Etiquette Rules Training Text Fragment

A unclear promotional fragment discusses teaching children manners and courtesies. It mentions an address and prompt reply, signed by a director at an estate or organization, though several words are garbled. The readable elements point to a guidance or outreach note about etiquette training.

Public Utilities OKs Amesville Sale to Athens Home Tel

The Public Utilities Commission approved C. L. Jones's sale of the Amesville Telephone Co to the Athens Home Telephone Co for 10000 dollars. The deal covers property and assets.

Amesville Telephone Company Athens Home Telephone Company Columbus U.P Public Utilities Commission C. L. Jones

Woman Kills Her Two Children and Commits Suicid e Attempt

In Utica on October 29 Mrs. Stephane Altier, judged insane, choked two children Gloria Rita 3 and Raymond Hugo 10 months old, tried to strangle a third, then cut her throat and drank poison before gas reader arrived. Mario Violet 8 survived. Altier to recover.

Utica N.Y Stephane Altier Gloria Rita Raymond Hugo Mario Violet Syson

Washington short route bridge planned over the Ohio River

Final approval from federal engineers clears the Washington short route bridge design joining St Marys and the Ohio river bend. The suspension bridge will sit on the Ohio side and be among the finest on the upper river, requiring extensive scaffolding and mounting work.

Washington Ohio St. Marys Marietta Rivess Upper Carly Be

Resigned U. S. Attorney Decries Prohibition Enforcement

Henry Zweifel, who has resigned as U S district attorney for the northern district of Texas, declares the present system of prohibition enforcement is all wrong. He says poor unfortunates with no friends are harassed by agents while big bootleggers go unpunished and that no man is safe from raids over a half pint of liquor or a bottle of beer.

Henry Zweifel United States Texas

Only Woman Head of County Schools Chosen President

An article discusses a woman being selected as president of the county schools, noting the commentary on leadership and the broader theme of real meaning. It references philosophical ideas about ultimate reality and spiritual insight, with mentions of Gothic architecture as symbolic of heavenly aspiration.

Musical program opens with Tasden company offerings

The Ruth Tasden company presented a forty five minute program of vocal violin and piano solos highlighting Juuth Basden Marion Lehne Marysville and Frances Beall Their performance drew growing audience appreciation. An Emma Grant Monder talk at Columbia University compared English and US teaching methods with emphasis on speech training and pronunciation urging clear enunciation and final consonants.

Ruth Tasden Juuth Basden Columbus Marion Lehne Marysville Frances Beall Poly England United States Emma Grant Monder Teachers’ College Columbia University Meader

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