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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1927

Page

2

Former physician in Meigs dies at 74

Dr. J. W. Cline long served Salem Center and Albany, died in Columbus of stomach cancer at 74. Born Mt Blanco in Columbia township, he moved to Columbus ten years ago after selling his Meigs interests. Survived by widow Ella Dixon Cline and daughter Mamie Clouse of Columbus. Burial in Greenlawn cemetery.

Dexter J. W. Cline Salem Center Albany Columbus Greenlawn Cemetery Cline Mt. Blanco Columbia Township Ella Dixon F. W. Dixon Mamie Clouse

Middleport Men Plan Deer Hunt In West Virginia

O C Greenlee A C Martin and J F Dillard railroad men head from Middleport to Charleston to join friends including Greenlee's father for a ten day deer hunting trip in the Yew Pine mountains near Washington West Virginia. The annual outing recalls past Nimrod pilgrimages by local notables and reports say deer numbers have risen in recent years despite lumber and mining encroachment.

Middleport O. C. Greenlee A. C. Martin J. F. Dillard Charleston Greenlee Yew Pine Washington W. Va Yew Pines A. P. Ashworth Dr. Stobart O. L. Bradbury C. A. Hartley

Missing Puppy Found Dead on Mother's Grave

POMEROY Oct 31 A bloodhound named Queen once owned by Ex Deputy Sheriff A O Tracy traced criminals in Southeastern Ohio. Queen died after a litter and was buried. A few days ago one orphan pup went missing and was found dead on its mother's grave near the Tracy home.

Pomeroy A. O. Tracy Ohio Tracys

Halloween Festivities Preview Quiet Village Parade

WATCH OUT POMEROY Oct 31 A spirit of expectancy fills the air as a community frolic with band parade and witchery night fun unfolds tonight. Middleport plans a larger celebration with prizes festivities and parade as mayors declare a night of merry making for all.

Pomeroy Middleport

Memorial Windows Arrive for Church of Christ

Memorial windows for the Church of Christ at Memorial Middleport arrived Saturday and an expert Columbus craftsman will install them. Ten art glass panes costing 1000 dollars match the 1914 addition and honor named donors and church groups in the main auditorium.

Church of Christ Middleport Columbus Erma Longstaff Powell Laura Gray Willock Samantha Bradford Samuel J Margaret Russell W. E. Russell Happy Hustlers Philatheg

Rally Day at Church of Christ Bible School

Rally Day activities at the Church of Christ Bible School in Middleport concluded with 431 attendees from an expected 500. An offering of 25 was collected as 76 children participated, though the report notes some details were incomplete.

Middleport Church of Christ Bible School

Woman's class tops attendance with ninety one

The event drew 91 attendees led by a woman’s class. Judge C. E. Peoples, W. E. Russell, W. S. Reed and the Rev. McCorkle delivered brief, fitting talks following the lesson.

C. E. Peoples W. E. Russell W. S. Reed McCorkle

Few Marriage Licenses Issued in Meigs County

POMEROY Oct 31 marriage licenses issued in Meigs county remain scarce. The two new couples are Arthur Kibble 21 and Josephine Hauber of Pomeroy who wed at week’s end. The second pair Arthur Pettit 22 and Fannie Nelson of Pomeroy married Saturday morning by Justice French.

Pomeroy Meigs County Arthur Kibble Josephine Hauber Justice French Arthur Pettit Fannie Nelson Helen Davis Cleveland Elmer Davis F. A. Mackin Charleston McMillan Hospital Main Second Streets L. H. McCracken Margaret Pfarr Columbus Milton Hamilton Hamilton Neutzling Weisman

Evangelist Whiting Closes Meetings in Middleport

Dr. Whiting, evangelist, wrapped up a well attended series at the Presbyterian church in Middleport on Friday. He will speak at Rio Grande College, then visit Gallipolis and other points before returning to Fairfield Iowa. He describes healing the sick as saving the soul.

Middleport Whiting Presbyterian Church Rio Grande Gallipolis Fairfield Iowa

Wittenberg on Road to Championship

Wittenberg faces Ohio Wesleyan at Springfield on November 12 as the Buckeye Association race narrows. Miami’s upset loss looms, while Denison battles Cincinnati in a tight stanza of near‑upsets and forward passes. Wesleyan, Bethany, and Syracuse intrigue the contenders.

Ohio Wesleyan Springfield Wittenberg Buckeye Association Wesleyan Syracuse N. Y Orange Springfield Luthermans Miami Oxford Buckeye St. Xavier College Jerry Bradley Jerry Oval Bradley Price Brickley Bethany Bishops Nebraska Denison Ohio University Granville Cincinnati Mike Gregory Gregory Ohio Northern &T Ada Bearcats Cincy Transylvania University George Gauthier Wooster Delaware Ohio

Burglars Steal Fur Coats From Local Department Store

Police hunt burglars who entered Norville and Hartley department store last night and made off with fur coats and dresses valued between 4000 and 5999 dollars.

Chillicothe Norville and Hartley

Midol touted for menstrual relief in brief ad

An advertising note claims Midol eases menstrual pain in five to seven minutes without hindering the cycle. It stresses non narcotic action and quick results, available in a small aluminum case for fifty cents at drug stores.

Athens Coaches Seek to Halt Slump Before Columbus West

Athens high school football aims to maintain momentum after a 14 to 0 win over Portsmouth. Coach Harold Wise and assistants Alva Hatch and John F. Newcomb focus on fundamentals and second-team prep for Chauncey while eyeing a test against Columbus West next Saturday.

Athens High School Ports‘mouth Columbus West Ironton Harold Wise Alva Hatch John F. Newcomb Big Red Wise Bulldogs Inn Portsmouth Athens Hatch Mr. Newcomb Chauncey

Princeton Alumni Defeat Harvard Graduate Eleven 7 to 0 at Yankee Stadium

The Princeton Alumni football team beat the Harvard Graduate eleven 7 to 0 at Yankee Stadium in a benefit game for the Red Cross.

New York Princeton Harvard Yankee Stadium Red Cross

Intercollegiate swimming plans outlined for season

New York October 31 plans for the coming swimming season were outlined at the annual fall meeting of the Intercollegiate swimming association. Championships will be decided by a Round Robins series of dual matches featuring Yale Princeton USNA Dartmouth Syracuse Columbia Pennsylvania and City College of New York.

New York Intercollegiate Swimming Association Yale Princeton United States Naval Academy Dartmouth Syracuse Columbia Pennsylvania City College of New York

Denison Surpasses Ohio With Eight Wins Since 1908 Series

Historical matchups show Denison leading Ohio University 180 to 51 in points since 1908 with eight victories to two and one tie. The sequence includes early lopsided games and several closer recent results.

Denison Ohio Ohio University

Canaan Victorious In Two Of Four Against Lodi

Canaan teams won two of four Thursday games at Lodi. The standout was Canaan high school girls who beat Lodi 8 to 1. Grammar grade boys also prevailed 9 to 5 while high school boys and grammar grade girls fell to Lodi.

Canaan Lodi

Gi velle Elopes With Family Cook in Rheims

Jacques Gi velle a bank employee in Rheims eloped with a family cook in France. The pair fled after the affair became known and authorities pursued. The incident drew attention in local society and among bank colleagues.

Rheims France Jacques Givelle

The Nut Cracker vaudeville burlesque on umpires

The Waner brothers perform a vaudeville act and joke about umpires in a light column. It riffs on playful stage antics, references to Yale football and a photographer ban, and notes a referee changing a call after a film.

Waner Brothers Frank

Wesleyan to Run in Triangular Cross Country Meet

Denison and Wesleyan prepare for a November 12 triangular cross country showdown with Ohio Bobcats on Ohio Field. Captain Jim Schaal and Russ headline a narrowed Denison squad as Wesleyan fields a strong barrier squad likely to top the less experienced Denison outfit. The year closes with the November 19 conference meet at Granville.

Ohio Buckeye Miami Bill Herbert Oxford Herbert Jim” Schaal Russ Schaal Pyle Weaver Shaw Griffith Byres Baptists Bobcats Granville Conference of Ohio Ohio Wiill

Army Captain Harry Wilson Starred at Penn State

Harry Wilson, captain of the Army eleven this year, was a star back at Penn State before he entered West Point.

Penn State Harry Wilson Army West Point

Coach of Distinction T Dawson T. Dawson Den ver's coach

Denver's football coach T Dawson formerly at Nebraska led three Missouri Valley champions while service at the university.

Nae T. Dawson Denver Nebraska

Happier Unmarried Twins Say Life Is Fulfilled

In Birmingham England Joseph and John Bainbridge ten year old twins state they lead a happier life because they never married.

Birmingham Eng Joseph and John Bainbridge

Big Ten Race Clears Up After Illini Buckeye Wins

Illinois stunned Michigan 14 to 0 while Ohio State upset Chicago 13 to 7, leaving Illinois and Minnesota atop the Big Ten standings. Illinois faces Iowa and Chicago then Ohio State. Minnesota plays Notre Dame and Michigan to close the season. Indiana lost to Purdue 26 to 6. Minnesota beat Wisconsin 13 to 7.

Columbus U.P Tllinois Ohio State Michigan Buckeyes Maroons Chicago Ilinois Minnesota Illini Iowa Notre Dame Licking Rockne Rovers Ohio Princeton Indiana Jun Vard Purdue Northeastern Illinois Missouri Purple Wisconsin Montana State

Athene rifle club scoring shows Efaw leading Sat session

France Efaw shot the best 46 percent at the Athens rifle club range on Margaret's creek Saturday afternoon. Other scores included Townsend 45 percent Taylor 454 Jenkinson 44 Shafer 434 Pickering 434 Way 4244 and Watkins 41 percent.

France Efaw Athens Margaret's Creek Townsend Taylor Jenkinson Shafer Pickering Way Watkins

International six day bicycle race opens in New York

The 42rd International six day bicycle race will begin December 4 at Madison Square Garden. Fifteen teams are expected to compete in the event reported from New York on October 31.

New York Madison Square Garden

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Meigs Yew Pine Mountains West Virginia Pomeroy Bend Church of Christ In Howard McElhinny Willis Bumgardner Gail Oscar Mossman Haddox Herman Will Mr. Burrell Bellaire Miss Pierce Jeannette Beverage A. E. Bechtell Arlena Lyons Reva Ralph Paul Bean Webb Smith Phyllis Smith M. C. Hobart Lincoln Street Phillip Stace Everton Miss Rose Pete Stace W. P. Ohlinger J. M. Boso Mr. Boso Parkersburg R. C. McBride Ruth Atwater Atwater Kent Battery & Electric Company K. of P. Bldg Eastern Schools’ Swimming Association Trans Canaan Girls Grammar School By Joe Williams Pirates Burns Mr. O’gootty National League For Herman N. Bundeson Public Health Bundeson Athens Ice & Storage Co Herber Glenns Mountaineer Stars Penn Glenn Albert Glenn Marshall Glenn Mountaineers Elkins Francis Glenn Smithfield BIG Ten State and PPAW Home Telephone Co
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