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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1927

Page

2

Pomeroy Association Meeting Postponed to October 3

The Springs Community association in Rock Springs postpones its regular meeting from September to October 3. Chairman L. V. Reuter notes this is the first time in eight years that a meeting has been canceled and that earlier notices caused confusion. The site work on the lot between Bart Rawlings and Mrs. Thompson will reduce the hill and improve the street view once finished.

Rock Springs Springs Community Associat L. V. Reuter Association Mreuter Associaton Bart Rawlings Mrs. Thompson

Wise Allman couple wed in Marietta ceremony

Miss Izabeth Wise and C. W. Allman were married August 18 in Marietta by Rev. Sayre of the Methodist church. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Wise of Second Street. The couple will reside on Second Street while Mr Allman works for Ghio Electric Co.

Marietta Middleport

Miner Crushed Hip After Slate Fall Near Jackson

John Santo aged 60 suffered serious injuries in a slate fall at Jackson near Mason City. He was rushed by ambulance to Holger hospital in Gallipolis with a crushed hip and other injuries, accompanied by his wife.

Mason City John Santo Slate Jackson Here Hol‘ger Hospital Gallipolis

Drilling Rig Activated to Speed Bridge Pier Work

Pomeroy news reports Moot Drilling Company has placed a rig on the West Virginia side to expedite core drilling for bridge piers. Work is advancing fast and solid rock is expected within a day or two. Dravo Construction aims to begin for all piers on both river sides as the core drillers finish, with large crews mobilized to push ahead before cold weather.

Pomeroy Moot Drilling Company West Virginia Dravo Construction Company

Improve Course 101 Is Being Cut Down in Rutland

Rutland reports Isaac Tay dor and a crew of workmen cutting down part of the Improve Course 101 golf layout on September 1. The operations involve tree and turf work to reshape holes as part of a municipal project.

Rutland

Gymnasium and auditorium construction underway at Tuppers Plains

Work on the new fire proof gymnasium and community hall at Tuppers Plains began yesterday and should be ready for occupancy in about sixty days. The project is funded by public subscription with some state assistance for equipment, similar to Rutland High School support.

Pomeroy Tuppers Plains Rutland

Rutland Family Moves After Farm Sale to A. L. Egner

Mrs Oliver Stansbury and children Ernest and Mildred plan to leave Rutland for Marietta where son Ralph runs a baby chick business. The sale of the farm to A L Egner ends an era for the town’s longtime family.

Rutland A. L. Egner Oliver Stansbury Ernest Mildred Marietta Ralph Rutland Township

Local Social Notes From Pomeroy Bend And Nearby

Mrs Lula Neutzling and daughter Louise visit relatives in Pomeroy Bend returning to Cincinnati. Dr Walter Schwemm of Wichita leaves Eureka College post for Eureka Il after a week with the Ewings. Rev L R Wilson and Mrs Wilson visit the Bings in Norwalk. Charles Hesse of Canal Winchester visits the Scotts. Mildred Thompson and Mrs Frank Vrooman host a bridge party for Miss Helen Beeson on Walnut Street. Sanford Russell Sr 90 is seriously ill at his daughter Ed Fugates home.

Lula Neutzling Louise Cincinnati Pomeroy Bend Neutzling Middleport Lula Faehnie Adolph Albert Faehnie Walter Schwemm Wichita Kansas H. O. Ewing Eureka, Il Eureka College L. R. Wilson Norwalk Lawrence Bing Charles Hesse Canal Winchester Hollis Scott Mildred Thompson Frank Vrooman Walnut Street Helen Beeson Sanford Russell, Sr Ed Fugate

Seek Divorce in Athens Common Pleas Court

Two divorce suits filed in Athens Common Pleas. Louise Woogerd of Lower Plains seeks divorce from James Woogerd for cruelty and restoration of her maiden name after he allegedly threatened to kill her on December 12, 1925 and later joined the U S Army in 1926. Mollie McKee Martin of Buchtel seeks divorce from Frank Martin for desertion, married in 1919 with one child May Evelyn born in 192?3. he left Sept 16, 1923. She seeks custody and alimony for the child.

Louise Woogerd Lower Plains James Woogerd Woogerd United States Army Mollie McKee Martin Buchtel Frank Martin May Evelyn Martin

Illinois Mining District Now Has Full Time Work

Seventy four Illinois coal mines are now working under separate agreements with miners. The Danville district is near 100 percent, Belleville close behind, and Peoria also reports many mines operating. There are 244 mines in Illinois, about 33 percent producing coal under the Jacksonville wage scale pending wage disputes.

Springfield Ill Illinois Harry Fishwick Illinois Miners Danville Fishwick Belleville Peoria Jacksonville

Asmura Promises Asthma Relief After 18 Years Study

Asthma and hay fever sufferers are urged to try Asmura described as the result of over eighteen years of research. It is sold based on individual needs with a questionnaire available upon request from Anderson-McCoy Laboratories in Highland, Ohio.

Anderson-McCoy Laboratories Highland Ohio

Former Governor McCray Expected in Indiana

Former Indiana governor Warren T. McCray, released from Atlanta penitentiary, was due in Indianapolis with his son in law William P. Evans and John Moorman. He may face a grand jury subpoena on charges tied to an alleged bribery attempt by Ed Jackson to secure a favorable district attorney, related to McCray's admin. He had been sentenced to 10 years for mail fraud.

Indianapolis Ind Inlaw William P. Evans John Moorman Warren T. McCray Indiana Lanta McCray Ed Jackson Jackson Federal

Volkmer Disbarment Trial Set In Massillon

Canton reports disbarment proceedings against O. C. Volkmer of Massillon, filed seven years ago, are scheduled for trial on September 13.

Canton O. C. Volkmer Massillon

Narrowly Escapes Mad Customer Over Orange Crush

A business man recalls nearly fighting a dealer who offered a cheap imitation instead of Orange Crush. He praises Orange Crush as real juice with orange flavor and urges customers to ask for it by name in the Krinkly Bottle.

Dressmaking Pattern Offer By Mail

Instructions describe a dress pattern service with panels pockets and facing details for collar cuffs and belt. The pattern is mailed to any address on receipt of 15 cents in silver or stamps and notes a lower edge width with plaits extended at 1% yard.

Ward of Perry County Infirmary Dies. Hidden Cash Found

John Ginter a 70 year old ward of Perry County infirmary died recently and $450 in cash was found hidden in an old suitcase. Two attendants were paid small sums during his illness and the funds will go to relatives.

Perry County Infirmary New Lexington John Ginter Ginter

Stark County Health Board to Decide School Opening

Canton report says health commissioners will meet to decide if the infantile paralysis wave will delay opening of Stark County schools. The meeting aims to assess public health risk and possible school start postponement. Officials from Stark County and Canton attend. no date change announced.

Canton Health Commissioners of Stark County

Ohio State Fair Eyes Record Attendance With Sunlit Opening

Brilliant sun lit the Ohio state fair grounds as crowds began arriving by 6 a.m. Many carried hampers of food. Officials predicted more than 75,000 visitors would attend, aiming to set a new attendance record on the first day of the fair.

Columbus Exposition Grounds

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