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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1928

Page

6

Passionate Vows Aboard Ship Stirring Sybil and Richard

Sybil Thorne, socialite, falls for rich lover Richard Eustis aboard a ship as Boston society debates her indiscretions. He begs her to marry for legality while she resists and seeks honesty about love. Dawn discussions unfold aboard the vessel near Morro Castle as the couple debate marriage and independence.

Sybil Thorne Ebastis Subco Richard Lawrence France Boston de al Wis Veint Sybil Tad Valerie Veeist Mabel Richard Eustis Hal F Behaed Rich Morro Castle Mab John Arnold

Radio Industries Banquet Highlighted by Coast to Coast Program

The Radio Industries Banquet will be broadcast tonight at 10 PM Eastern Daylight Time on a network coast to coast. Notable performers include Schumann Helijoha cries Thomas Moran and Mack Brice Whiteman Vin oper and others from the youth and age worlds. Networks list dance music, news, and programs across WJZ WTM Cincinnati and WEAF WOR and KDKA with various hour slots and features from Uncle Bob to Palm Orchestra.

Surprises in the Next Chapter Spark Mental Mayhem

Readable text hints at chaos among Sybil Richard and Mabe as the next chapter unfolds with unexpected twists and reactions suggesting widespread intrigue.

Sybil Richard Mabel

Car wreck near Long Bottom on way to church meeting

A new car owned by Miss Susie Taylor ran off Chesterhill gravel in Middleport injuring no one seriously. Occupants included Miss Taylor and four women plus W E Russell. The car was towed, others gave them a lift to the annual Christian Church gathering at Long Bottom.

Middleport Yearly Meeting of the Christian Church Long Bottom Susie Taylor Miss Taylor Chesterhill Edward French Henry Brown Jennie McElhinny W. E. Russell

Buffalo man sentenced for pilfering mail in Toledo

Frank O Brief of Buffalo New York pled guilty to stealing from mail boxes in Toledo apartment houses and received a five year sentence in the Atlanta penitentiary by Federal Judge John M Killits late Saturday.

Atlanta Toledo Frank O'Brief Buffalo N. Y John M. Killits

Hull fined and given a term

In Pomeroy Ohio Mrs. Jesse Hull and her three children attended Probate Court as Jesse Hull pleaded guilty to contributing to delinquency of Nellie Peyton. Judge Roberts sentenced him to one year in the Dayton workhouse and a $1000 fine, with commitment until costs are paid. Prosecutor Peoples will present the case to a special grand jury soon.

Peoples

Social visitations and travels of local residents

Miss Ruth Frye Miss Rosa Met zel and George Hill of Columbus visited Miss Mabel Hysell this Saturday for a week. Dorcas Society held its opening meeting with Mrs. Dana Hamilton. Several locals and visitors including Mrs. Bessie Hartinger Mrs. William Bullis and families traveled or stayed with relatives over the weekend.

Ruth Frye Rosa Metzel George Hill Columbus Mabel Hysell Dorcas Society Dana Hamilton Bessie Hartinger Athens Carpenter William Bullis M. G. White Washington DL. C Ewart Davis Akron Robert Washington Bert Coderidge W. J. O'Brien Lena Pomeroy Vollert O'Brien Atlantic City Logan W. Va O'Brien

Divorce suit resumes in Pomeroy for Marion Hook

Marion Hook sues Stella Hook in Pomeroy with grounds of false accusation and cruelty. The couple married in August 1908 and have three children Earl 19, David 17, Ernest 15. Residence of Stella Hook is listed as unknown.

Pomeroy Marion Hook Stella Hook Hook Earl David Ernest

County Officials Hear Pleas for County Road Improvements

Pomeroy September meeting of county commissioners drew large delegations seeking highway work across the county. Grass Run district pressed for extension to the Rutland Harrisonville Pike, while Columbia Township boosters asked to extend the Radekin spur to connect with Point Rock and Halliday Road. Beech Grove residents complained of narrow roads after state trustees alterations. Trustees pledged to resolve issues. Beech Grove and Letart projects slated for grading and funding commitments.

Pomeroy Grass Run Dexter Charles Amos Rutland- Harrisonville Columbia Township Walter Hampton Point Rock and Halliday Road Mt. Blanco-Point Rock Wilkesville Rock-Flower Hill Berne Woods Beech Grove Rutland Township No. 124 Beech Grove School House Roush Letart Township Plants Cemetery East Letart

Thomas couple sails for Europe from New York City

A F Thomas formerly of Cliftor and his wife Miss Emma Besserer of Middleport depart from New York for Europe. They plan to visit Paris meet their son William at Leipzig University studying for the ministry and tour extensively before returning. They will also call on Miss Mary Elizabeth Hartinger in Paris University and visit the James Stark family formerly of Middleport.

Middleport A. F. Thomas Cliftor Emma Besserer Charleston Sakeq New York City Europe Paris William Leipsig University Germany Scotland Thomas Mary Elizabeth Hartinger Paris University James Stark

Late marriage licenses issued in Pomeroy court

In Pomeroy on September 18, probate court granted late marriage licenses. Everett Thomas 27 Minersville and Clara Quivey 27 Pomeroy. Wilbur Ashley 18 Middleport and Garnett McKendree 17 Middleport. L. Manley 65 and M. B. Walton 60, both of Reedsville.

Pomeroy Vdrobate Court Everett Thomas Minersville Clara Quivey Wilbur Ashley Middleport Garnett McKendree L. Manley M. B. Walton Reedsville

Pearl and Edward Cable Picked Up by Officers

Pearl and Edward Cable, residents just over the Gallia County line, were apprehended Sunday by officers, according to local reports from Pomeroy. The details of the incident and any charges were not provided in the surviving text.

Pomeroy Pearl Edward Cable Gallia County

Freshman nursing class opens at Holzer Hospital

Seventeen Meigs and Athens County students join nineteen nurses in the new class at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. The list includes Mary Barnes Albany Viva Barnes Radcliff Esther Fiske Athens Ardoth Hartt Stewart Hildreth Hite Pt Pleasant W Va Ella Johnson Nelsonville Martha Meadows McArthur Helen Newman Hamden Delia OConner McArthur Amy Perry Carpenter Olive Perry Gallipolis Alberta Reynolds Cheshire Ferne Reuter Pomeroy Anna Rife Cheshire Matilda Rife Cheshire Ada Roach Hartford W Va Clara Belle Stahl Pomeroy Mary Thomas Oak Hill Margaret Work Denison.

Pomeroy Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Meigs Athens County Mary Barnes Albany Viva Barnes Radcliff Esther Fiske Athens Ardoth Hartt Stewart Hildreth Hite Hamden Delia O'Conner McArthur Amy Perry Carpenter Olive Perry Alberta Reynolds Cheshire Ferne Reuter Anna Rife Matilda Rife Ada Roach Hartford W. Va Clara Belle Stahl Mary Thomas Oak Hill Margaret Work Denison

Two Arrests Reported Near Pomeroy Involving Liquor Charge

Officers Welker and Morris arrested Wesley Davidson of Enterprise near Tuppers Plains for possession and transporting liquor after finding a gallon jar partly filled with alcohol. In the same trip Floyd Van Meter was detained for intoxication and driving, his face described as mutilated from a beating received when his car allegedly crossed a highway.

Pomeroy Welker Edgar Morris Wesley Davidson Enterprise Tuppers Plains Floyd VanMeter VanMeter Wayfarer

Sheriff's Office Detains Suspects In Auto Theft Case

The Sheriff's office holds two men on a charge of stealing a home section resident’s automobile. Police say a Ford roadster was found in their possession, apparently stolen, but not the complainant’s car. Officials work to locate the car’s rightful owner.

Sheriff's Office

Man Taken To State Hospital After Lunacy Charge

Will Jenkinson appeared before Judge Roberts in Probate Court on a lunacy charge. In a violent episode he was restrained by several men at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics in Columbus and then ordered to Athens hospital by Sheriff's officers. Jenkinson, once noted for memory and rituals of two secret societies, suffers severe head pain and hopes for restoration to reason after a sudden nervous lapse.

Pomeroy Will Jenkinson Roberts Ohio Hospital Gallipolis Athens Jenkinson

Pleasant motor trip to Ripley and Charleston

Have a fine trip Middleport Sept 18. Mr Ewart Davis and party enjoyed a river crossing to Ripley for a picnic dinner then visited Charleston with relatives and friends. They continued to Nitro for an hour then returned home.

Middleport Ewart Davis Nan Moore Hallie Nellie Zerkle Sadie Cross Jean Ruth Wise Paul Ard Ripley W.day Charleston Nitro

Tornado Toll Rises in Rockford Factory Disaster

In Rockford Illinois the death toll from Friday’s tornado in the northeast industrial area climbed to 14 as three more bodies were recovered from the Rockford Chair and Furniture Company ruins. The missing list was closed with the discovery of Frank Strom Gunnar Rydin and August J Peterson.

Rockford U.R

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