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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1923

Page

10

Local Social Roundup From Pomeroy and Middleport

Miss Bertha Wetzel and Marjorie Wolf hosted a mask party Monday evening in Pomeroy Middleport. Mrs A F Hiselstein returned from Los Angeles where she attended the American Legion convention as a delegate. Mrs P L Clifton Hugh Clifton and Mrs M J Hartinger came back Sunday from a several days visit at Marietta. Mrs William Pebsslane left Tuesday for Chicago with her niece Mrs Dorothy Shumway.

Bertha Wetzel Marjorie Wolf A. F. Hiselstein Los Angeles Cal American Legion P. L. Clifton Hugh M. J. Hartinger Marietta William Pebsslane Chicago Dorothy Shumway

Syracuse preacher fights skunk escape in parsonage yard

Rev Howard Pitchard and his family fled their home during a skunk encounter near the Syracuse parsonage. The divine attempted to shoot the animal but failed to finish quickly, resulting in a surprising but nonlethal outburst from the skunk.

Howard Pitchard Syracuse

Change at Hobson dispatchers move to Charleston

Charles and Elmer Dent with families and Mr and Mrs Harry Brunker will move to Charleston after December 1. The Hobson office will be closed as the dispatchers depart and the change is noted with regret.

Hobson Charles Elmer Dent Harry Brunker Charleston

Pastor Chosen by Dex Churches

The Christian churches of Dex selected Rev. Mr. Oates from Pennsylvania to preside in their pulpits for the coming year.

Dex Mr. Oates Pennsylvania

Local Couple Roy Jones Marries Gladys Haynes in Dayton

Roy Jones son of the late William Jones and Mrs Catherine Jones, longtime Pomroy resident, wed Miss Gladys Haynes of Dayton. The couple left for a southern honeymoon trip after the ceremony.

Roy Jones Willam Catherine Jones Pomeroy Dayton Gladys Haynes Southland

Captain Eppie and wife to winter in Shreveport

Capt. George Eppie and his wife of Mason City will depart tomorrow for their annual southern pilgrimage. They plan to spend the winter at their home in Shreveport after a season of generosity to the poor.

George Eppie Mason City South Shreveport

Mrs Sarah Amos Dies In Letart Township

Mrs Sarah Ann Amos born in Plymouth England October 24 1856 died at her Letart township home on Monday night. She was the mother of Ben Amos a former mail agent now employed in a garage at Columbus.

Sarah Ann Amos Plymouth England Letart Township Ben Amos Columbus

Eight New Street Cars Ordered for Local Line

Superintendent Hennessey reports eight new street cars ordered for the local line and expected to arrive ground late February or early March.

Hennessey

Post Office Adds Hours and Mail Window Change

Ward Hartley postmaster announces tomorrow the delivery and stamp window will open 7 a m and stay open until 6 p m The H V mail distribution at 12 36 will no longer close the window for that service These changes come from added clerk hours granted by Washington Milton Oliver moves from grandparents home to live with his father Dana Oliver in Denver Coto

Ward Hartley H. V Washington Milton Oliver A. K. Oliver Dana Oliver Denver Coto

Woman jumps to death from West Side home roof

New York on October 30 Mrs. Anna Bernacchio aged 65 leaped six stories from the roof of her upper West Side residence and died instantly. Authorities say a threatened rent increase weighed on her mind.

New York Anna Bernacchio Upper West Side

West Virginia deer season opens after five years

Hunters in Charleston and across West Virginia shoulder rifles and head into the hills for the first deer season in five years, as officials report opening day activity despite varied conditions.

Charleston W. Va

Localities and ages from regional list

Fox aged 38 of Rutland, Louis M. Ohhlinger 21 and Frances Eads 21 of Middleport, Emmett R. Vale 24 of Columbus and Ella Fisher 22 of Pomeroy appear in the readable names list.

Lebanon man released after paying dog license fine

Winslow Smith of Lebanon township was jailed on a dog license tag charge and released by friends who paid his fine and costs totaling about 38 dollars.

Winslow Smith Lebanon Township

Pomeroy Lyceum Announces Free Di Giorgio Orchestra Visit

The Redpath bureau will send the Di Giorgio orchestra to Pomeroy for an entertainment not Saturday evening at eight. The attraction is provided free to the lyceum committee to replace the Harp Nov. performances.

Pomeroy Lyceum Committee Redpath Bureau di Giorgio

Soprano Sickness Shelters Free Season Tickets Event

Dissatisfaction arises over the Elty Company as the soprano has a bad cold and cannot sing. The entertainment will be offered free to season ticket holders.

Elty Company

Pomeroy Creamery to Sell or Rent Its Plant

At a stockholders meeting the Pomeroy Creamery voted to sell its entire property and if unsold to rent it. The plant will be controlled by directors to dispose of under cooperative status. Also noted Mrs. J C Bishop and family plan to move from Wilkesville to St Cloud Florida on November 7 for the winter and Mrs W G Plantz left Monday.

Pomeroy Creamery Advantage J. C. Bishop Wilkesville St. Cloud, Fla

Relative Visit Note Ties Cincinnati Trip to Son

A visit with relatives in Chatta nooga is described as she was accompanied to Cincinnati by her son Wyatt G Plantz. The brief mentions their travel connection and names the kin involved.

Chattanooga Cincinnati Wyatt G. Plantz

Marriage Licenses Listed for Local Residents

Charles Winchell aged 56 a miner of Glen Ebon and Mabel Tipton aged 17 at home Haydenville appear on the Logan and Clinton marriage licenses list. Also noted are Oland Hafler 23 a weaver of Columbus Eilen Vandergriff 18 at home South Bloomingville Charles W Feyh 21 iron worker of Columbus and Susie Featheroff 23 housekeeper of Laurelville.

Charles Winchell Glen Ebon Mabel Tipton Haydenville Oland Hafler Weaver Columbus Eilen Vandergriff South Bloomingville Charles W. Feyh Susie Featheroff Laurelville

Tax Commission v Poston Estate Hearing Struck

In probate court Judge Stephenson sustained a motion by B C and ES Poston to strike the Tax Commission of Ohio case against W B Poston’s estate. Attorneys John W. Goldberry of Chillicothe and H M Whitcraft appeared. Court ruled lack of jurisdiction due to a 60 day filing limit.

Tax Commission of Ohio

Gasser Struck in Logan Gas Company's Cedar Falls Well

Gas in paying quantity was struck in a recently completed Logan Gas Co. well on the James Cain farm near Cedar Falls. Oil and gas men expect a production of about one and a half million dollars. The well sits in wildcat territory halfway between Cedar Falls and South Bloomingville, where gas in paying quantities has been found, and it is expected to open up a wide strip of undeveloped territory.

Logan Gas Co James Cain Cedar Falls Wildcat Cedar Falla South Bloomingville

Ohio visit includes Columbus Cleveland and Detroit

Mrs T J Sunderland and Mrs Hattie Golden spend two weeks with relatives in Columbus Cleveland Detroit and other Ohio cities. Mr Sunderland accompanied them and has returned to Logan. Mrs Henry Robey Mrs James Hutchison Mrs Willard McNallen Mrs William Robey Mrs Joe Case and son visited Jacksonville Tuesday as guests of Mrs Elizabeth Hillyer.

T. J. Sunderland Hattie Golden Columbus Cleveland Detroit Ohio Sunderland Logan Henry Robey James Hutchison Williard McNallen William Robey Joe Case Jacksonville Viizabeth Hillyer

Bond Child Taken to Columbus Hospital for Hernia Operation

Charles Bond, son of Mr and Mrs J F Bond of this city, was taken to a Columbus hospital Tuesday by Rudolph Brandt. He will undergo a hernia operation Wednesday for a condition endured for many years.

Charles Bond J. F. Bond Columbus Rudolph Brandt Young Bond

Fox Hunt At New Marshfield Draws County Hunters

Foster Bobo, noted local fox hunter, is in Athens county this week aiding a large fox hunt near New Marshfield. He owns several fine hounds and is confident his dogs can compete with others at the chase. Additional local hunters have joined the event.

Foster Bobo Athens County New Marshfield Bobo

Hallowe'en Party At Gelview Heights Attracts Thirty

Franklin Kerr Presbyterian members numbering about 30 enjoyed a Hallowe'en party at Misses Elsie and Wilma Martin home on Gelview Heights. Guests wore original costumes and took part in stunts and contests. Miss Otto Harbaugh predicted fortune telling. Program directed by Mrs. Walburn, Mrs. Harrington and Harbaugh. Lunch by Mrs. Tschappat, Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. Smith.

Franklin Kerr The Presbyterian Church Hallowe'en Elsie Wilma’ Martin Gelview Heights Otto Harbaugh T. R. Walburn H. R. Harrington Harbaugh Phil Tschappat Alfred Campbell Harry Smith

Homecoming after Eastern Stars meeting in Ohio

Mrs. Ida Allen and Miss Ida Steinman return from Cincinnati where they attended the Grand Chapter of Eastern Stars of Ohio. En route home Mrs. Allen halted at Canal Winchester for a brief call on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dildine.

Grand Chapter Ida Allen Ida Steinman Cincinnati Eastern Stars of Ohio

Rotary Club hears on community welfare and prison education

The Rotary Club Monday evening heard Mr. Williams of Columbus speak on the Inter Wall educational movement for Ohio penitentiary prisoners. A joint Kiwanis Rotary committee will plan a public meeting where prisoners will entertain. funds are sought to support education until a state appropriation arrives. Ford Hack urged support for the two mill county road levy to fund repairs.

Rotary Club George Smith Robert Lee White Len Showalter Williams Columbus Inter Wall Ohio Penitentiary Theo Johnson al Schreck Ray MceGovern Kiwanis Club Ford Hack Hack

Hamden Class Parties Mark School Halloween Festivities

The Freshman class held a Halloween party in the school auditorium Monday evening with doughnuts sandwiches and pumpkin pie served. Miss Powell and Mr Reese supervised the event.

Miss Powell Mr. Reese Mr. Gossard

Birthday Surprise for Mrs. Armstrong on Stanton Avenue

Neighbors and friends on Stanton Avenue staged a birthday surprise for Mrs. William Armstrong. A sumptuous dinner followed, hosted by Ed Wilbur and relatives including Frances, Glendon, and many others from the neighborhood.

William Armstrong Stanton Avenue Ed Wilbur Frances Glendon Charles Fain Hubert Robert John Huffman Margaret Nell Roy Robbins New Zervis William West William Moore Charleen Waldo Blevins Fannie Cox Sarah Murdoch Blanche Sadie Robbins Nan Gerty Will Brown William of Jackson

Funeral for Mrs Rosser Held at McArthur

Mrs Etha Snook attended the funeral of Mrs Gladys Rosser at McArthur on Tuesday. Rosser died of diphtheria at her home there Sunday morning.

Etha Snook Gladys Rosser McArthur

Cox Family Visits Mrs. Fannie Cox for Sunday

Mr and Mrs Hugh Cox and children with Mr and Mrs Porter Alexander from Columbus motor to spend Sunday with their mother Mrs Fannie Cox.

Hugh Cox Porter Alexander Columbus Fannie Cox

Knopps Return From Richmond Visit

Mr and Mrs J M Knopp returned Monday from a two weeks visit with relatives in Richmond Indiana.

J. M. Knopp Richmond Ind

Mrs Wheeler Returns Home After Visit to Blanchester

Mrs Chauncey Wheeler of Blanchester Ohio has been the guest of Mr and Mrs Joe McKinniss for several days and returned to her home on Tuesday.

Chauncey Wheeler Blanchester, O Joe McKinniss

Evans Family Returns From Oak Hill Visit

Mr and Mrs Perry Evans and their children have returned from Oak Hill where they were guests of his parents.

Perry Evans Oak Hill

Lorain men tied to shootings face prison and fines

Joe Corranti of Elyria was sentenced by Judge W. B. Thompson to two to 15 years for attempted murder. Co-defendants Joe Callas and Louis Joe of Lorain received fines of 1000 dollars on a liquor offense and 25 dollars for carrying concealed weapons respectively.

Joel Elyria Joe Corranti Lorain W. B. Thompson Thompson Joe Callas Louis Joe

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Middleport Qliver Hartley Wom En’s Organization of the KU Klux Klan Mrs. Carpenter King Winter Bia John D. Lemley Sarah B Columbia Wesley Barry Harold Lloyd George Melford Leatrice Joy Jacqueline Lee Rayon Hatton George Fawcett Albert Lloyd Hamilton W. G. Plantz Red Cross Zenner’s Men’s Shop Society Cortley Zenner I Leaner Iy Clinton Weee Alks Community Welfare J. W._Blair Tha Hamden C. H. Merrill Meec-Arthur Pike Frank Saylor Coats D. Zenner Company Percy Grainger Ewing Auditorium Steinway W. M. Coe Depot Steinway & Sons South High Street
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