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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1928

Page

10

Sybil's Choice Ends With a Sad Wedding Betrothed

Sybil, torn between a past love for John Lawrence killed in war and a growing bond with Craig, accepts a marriage proposal as spring darkness nears. She discovers her father has died, the household illuminated by doctors and grave news, setting a tragic turn for the next chapter.

John Jover Sybil Craig Tiall Boston Craig Anig John Tad John Lawrence Sybil Thornes Elysian Fields

Friday NBC Concert Guide and Radio Schedule Notes

An adlike roundup lists NBC concert bureau features and WOR network shows with details for several stations including WEAF WLW WSAI WTAM WOR TAP and WJZ. It maps times, program types such as dinner music dance orchestras and talk recitals across Atlantic City Newark Cincinnati Cleveland New York Chicago and Chicago areas.

NBC Concert Bureau Graham Spenccames Reveliers Network WOR Stock Company WOR Columbia-Wor WEAF

Autos Sold in Meigs County Report August Sales

Meigs County records show numerous auto sales in August outside Pomeroy and Middleport. The list includes makes and buyers from towns such as Chester, Letart Falls, Syracuse, Langsville, Pratts Fork, and Reedsville, with brands like Chevrolet, Ford, Plymouth, and Whippet. Also noted are teaching and visit updates in nearby towns.

Pomeroy Meigs County Middelport County Clerk of Court Chester Thomas Weber Pontiac Mae Knight Chevrolet Letart Falls Will Varian Pomeroy R. D Willys Knight Pearl Gilkey Whippet Ollie Thoma Ford Syracuse J. W. Wallace Durant Avery M. Roberts Essex Donald Guinther C. J. Duckworth Plymouth Orlan Roberts Robert Grant Carpenter John Rawlings Glenn R. Cline Pearl Robinson Rutland Ed Smith F. W. Winn William Deem G. H. Pratt Hudson Racine Ernest Clark A. H. Harris Carl J. Easterday Chevrolets Ray Beegle Joseph Beegle Langsville J. T. Ledlie Dodge Pratts Fork F. Williams Minersville Henry J. Kautz Frank Well Long Bottom B. W. McLane Star Leslie E. Blaugh Antiquity W. F. Sayre Oldsmobile Dexter S. S. Minor Hemlock Grove William Smith Portland Creed Jones Reedsville Fred Knowles

Rocksprings Fair Closes After Busy Last Day

Pomeroy reports ideal weather drew a large crowd on Rocksprings fair's final day. Despite weaker second day attendance, expected receipts should yield a small surplus for the fair society. Exhibits in fruits poultry cattle home economics and 4 H club work impressed, with increased industrial booths and popular acts. Race results include 2:29 Trot winner David Harvester 2:22 pace winner Dwight Evans and 2:24 Trot Ernest Axworthy among others.

Pomeroy David Harvester Eiselstein Betty Best Batey Tinker Tim James Arion Star Jim Carter Gertie Dodds Peter Flora Dwight Evans Rene Dolly's Boy Swisshelm Malcolm Strong Carmode Poor Boy Ruble

Local Social Notes Mention Visits and Moves in Belleville

Mrs W B Rutherford visits in the home of Ingineer J M Stevens in South Third avenue. Mr and Mrs B A Reed and daughter Nancy travel to Columbus to visit Mrs Bob Adams. Miss Hanna Owens returns to Youngstown after a month with her brothers Walter and George Owens. Comrade Jap Russell and Harriett Martin visit Columbus to see Russell relatives. Mrs Moreland and Mrs Chamberlain return to Charleston after visiting Mrs Ernest Age. Mr and Mrs Joe Snooks and kin from Youngstown visit Owens and Scott families. Jim Scott moves to Cheshire. Ray Curley moves into the Scott house on Coal street. Dr James Stansbury and family stop in Belleville on return from Greensboro to visit Emerson Stansbury and parents.

W. B. Rutherford Belleville Ingineer J. M. Stevens Third Avenue Nancy Myra Rowley Columbus Bob Adams Hanna Owens Walter George Owens Youngstown Jap Russell Harriett Martin Mr. Russell Moreland Chamberlain Ernest Age Charleston Tir Joe Snooks Snook Georgie Owens Jim Scott Cheshire Ray Curley Scott House Coal Street James Stansbury Greensboro N. C George Mr. Stansbury Emmett Stansbury

Funeral for Mrs. George Atkins in Harrisonville

Mrs. George Atkins dies at 67 from heart failure at Wolf Pen home. Funeral set for 3 PM at Presbyterian church Harrisonville with burial at White Oak cemetery. She leaves her husband and several grown children.

Pomeroy George Atkins Presbyterian Church Harrisonville White Oak Cemetery

Bankers Gather for Ohio Group Seven Meeting at Zanesville

Meigs county bankers join twelve county delegates at the Group Seven Ohio Bankers association session to plan resource use and community welfare. The event is held at Zanesville Golf Club with leaders in banking and finance in attendance amid coal mining activity locally. Also, this afternoon the New York Bloomer Girls face the Pomeroy Knights of Pythias at King's Ballpark in Syracuse led by 17 year old Ethel Condon. game time 6 30.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio Bankers’ Association Zanesville Golf Club Bankers New York Bloomer Girls Pomeroy Knights of Pythias King’s Ballpark Syracuse Ethel Condon

Meigs County Reports 186 Marriages in 1927

County officials release figures showing 186 marriages and 44 divorces in Meigs County for 1927. The prior year recorded 176 licenses and 30 divorces. Also notes stain removal method using turpentine and ammonia with white soapsuds.

Meigs County

Conductor Worley W. Brown Visits Fair in Pomery

Worley W. Brown, veteran New York Central railroad conductor, joined crowds at the fair in Pomery. He has just completed 40 years of service and aims to work six more years before retirement and pension rules take effect.

Pomeroy Worley W. Brown New York Central Railroad Brown

Tax Evasion Probe Expected As Sanctions Move Ahead

A special tax examiner is due to arrive to direct an investigation into alleged tax evasions involving large sums. Suits to collect evaded taxes will be filed after the inquiry concludes, per a member of the local tax equalization board. Engineer Ek W Harris and family leave for a Norfolk Ocean View coast trip with Marjorie enjoying a ten day Columbus work break.

Pomeroy Middleport Ek, W. Harris Marjorie Gordon Gene Norfolk Oceanview New York Central Columbus

Middleport School Opens for 1928 29 Year

Nearly a thousand pupils will return to Middleport schools next Monday as vacation ends. Superintendent A. W. McKay and teachers begin the 1928 29 term. Four school buildings received extensive summer improvements including repainting cleaning and floor oiling. Some students depart for universities at end of next week.

Middleport Monda A. W. McKay

Grange Meeting Scheduled in Hemlock Grove

Grange lecturer Mrs J E Radekin announces a meeting tomorrow evening at Hemlock Grove starting at 8 o clock. Mr Watson from Ohio State university will present picture slides on Grange symbolism never shown in Meigs county. Ladies are asked to bring pie and cake.

Grange Pomeroy J. E. Radekin Pomona Hemlock Grove Watson Dean Vivian Ohio State University Meigs County

New Evening Train Schedule Rumored for Hocks Valley

Trainmen report Hocks Valley on September 16 will adopt a revised schedule. A northbound arrival about 1 PM and a 2:30 PM return would run once daily, potentially ending the popular Athens to morning star mail route if adopted. No official notice has been issued yet.

Pomeroy Hocks Valey Star Athens

Gas well in Mason City area promises factory growth

Drilling a huge gas well on the Fred Seenhouer property near the Dixon bridge is seen as key to future factory expansion by the Mason City Gas company. The project, near Interstate Power lines and a new bridge, is expected to create rapid property activity and employ about 270 workers for pipe laying as gas is fed into mains.

Mason City Fred Ieenhouer Mason City l Gas Company Seenhouer Dixon Bridge Charleston Columbus Pomeroy Bend Interstate Power Company Letart W. Va Mason City Gas Company

How to Remove Scorch Marks with Soap and Sun

A simple home remedy suggests rubbing soap on the scorched area then drying in the sun. If needed, apply a thin starch and water paste and expose to sun again. Repeat the process alternately until the stain fades.

Fluffy Mashed Potatoes Method Delights Eaters

A simple guide to achieving fluffy mashed potatoes. Boil potatoes, drain well, beat lightly, and mash. Heat milk then mix in gradually. Finish by beating over heat with butter for a smooth, airy texture.

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