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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1925
Page
2
In a recent decision Judge Mik e of the Common Pleas ordered the prior probate denial set aside and the will admitted to probate after an earlier ruling refused admission. The case concerned RR C. Ghlinger of Racine.
On Tuesday evening in Muddy Ohio the Pomeroy Middie Kiwanis club held a meeting featuring Chap Reed of the Ohio pediteatinrs and an old time harmonica program.
Pomeroy on September 21 reports the release of Bryan from jail on Saturday after an incident. Only three guests remain at the Hotel at the moment, marking a quiet scene as Sheriff Rice begins his term in office.
A fragment notes a Weing event in Marietta this week to represent delegates for the Pythian Meters with Mrs. Richard Camp- indicates a local meeting or gathering among community figures.
Pomeroy Sept 21 Miss Myra Burchett was elected secretary of the Meigs county chapter of the Red Cross. Members are busy packing Christmas bags to send to American soldiers abroad with help from the Literary club and the American Legion. Individuals also filling bags for shipment.
Pomeroy September 31 1926 1936 year book for the Return Jonathan Meigs chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution lists officers for the year including Mrs Lydia T Hugg Mrs Henrietta Fares Mrs Eleanor Davis Miss Cady Whaley Mrs Mary E Reed and Mrs Mildred Daniels with Katharyn Rathburn as Historian and Custodian of Flag and Librarian and a board of management including Mrs Melen Turnbull.
A Moody report describes Dan Morach of Mollister suffering a badly mashed right foot and a broken great toe after a fall at a mine site in the locality. He is expected to be off work for several weeks.
Wm. Fouts and two children Crystal and Billy along with Mark Henry drove to Columbus Saturday for an operation at Grant hospital. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Forrest and other relatives also from this city attended. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Byrne went to Corning Monday morning for the funeral of Benjamin Priest, who was killed in the Burns Brothers mine at Rendville late last week.
MRA dispatches report cautious hope for Mosul issue clarity today as London seeks decisive British arbitration and a Turkish vote. Secretary of State, wounded overseas, recalls his Croix de Guerre for service with the Rainbow division.
The Bast Regents met with Mrs. Bertha Rathburn in Rutland for the first meeting of the year. Mrs. Magg t z was noted among the chapter officers and Dee Ward ar Mrs. Bertha B. were listed in attendance.
Miss Kathleen Malone returned Saturday from Columbus after visiting her brother. Mr and Mrs Frank Duffy of Youngstown visited Mr and Mrs John Ackley but returned home due to Mrs Duffy’s brother's death in an automobile accident. Mrs Lula Hofner and family visited. he left for Gallipolis to resume duties. Carl Wolf entered Ohio University in Athens. Ray Tracy and family of Charleston visited A O Tracy and family. Wilson Norris returned to Athens after visiting relatives. Griff Thompson, employed in Portsmouth, spent the weekend with his parents in Middleport. Roy Tracy of Logan visited A O Tracy. Malcolm Cottingham of Jackson was a Sunday visitor in Middleport. Mildred Patten spent Sunday in Gallipolis.
Motorists on the Athene Marietta road via Coolville report widening of the road from Torch Brick route to the end in Washington county perhaps ten feet. The route was dusty and many drivers used headlights in daytime. Sharp curves near Little Hocking are also being widened amid ongoing complaints about their danger.
In a long 18 inning St Louis vs Boston doubleheader Jacobson, nicknamed Baby Doll, had a notably quiet day with no fielding chances. The afternoon unfolded without defensive plays for the big player.
A late 1930s radio schedule lists WIP to WERC programs from 5:45 PM onward with concert orchestras, Hawaiian trio, contralto Elizabeth Carrigan, recital artists, classical and far music features, education segments, and evening programs. Stations include WIP WOO WBBM WGY KGO KFI WOS WLW KDKA BBR WEAR WBZ KNX KTHS WDAF WERC.
Cleveland Ohio September 21. The 70 year old railroad veteran 8 O Davis head of the new business department of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers bank here proves age won t force him to quit. He began as a brakeman on the New York Central and later became a conductor with over fifty years in railroading. He retired at seventy but joined the bank to work out in the city gathering new business. Davis says no man should live idle in old age and cites experience over age. He keeps healthy by diet and cold showers and admits he once enjoyed liquor before Prohibition.
Hamden William Carr, 78, died at his Railroad Street home Sunday morning after weeks of ill health and a stroke suffered Thursday. The report notes names of relatives visiting Gallipolis and Huntington, local repairs by a B&O gang, and other obituaries and visits including Harley O Bryant's death in Chillicothe from double pneumonia, plus relatives traveling to Columbus and Detroit.
Andrew Groeschner, a fireman, praises Tanlac for ending two years of indigestion and misery. He suffered gas pains, heart-related discomfort, disturbed sleep, and waning health before starting Tanlac a year ago. He reports better appetite, sleep, and vitality and urges readers to buy Tanlac from reputable druggists.
The manufacturers of Taniac endorse their product with a recommendation for use. The note emphasizes the pills as a health aid promoted by the makers.
McArthur Miss Ida Swepston teaches in Westerville schools. Mrs Ray Miller and her children spent the weekend with Mrs Mary Swepston in Columbus. H L Gilla served on the Columbus grand jury. Mrs Anna Stewart visited her niece Mrs Maude Barron west of town. Gerald Sinnott and Hazel Armes married in Catlettsburg Ky. Mrs William Brown of this place.
The text outlines primary driving rules emphasizing warning before approaching, controlling speed, and avoiding sudden cutting in. It stresses drivers must signal intent and ensure their vehicle can stop quickly, with changes in direction clearly managed to prevent hazards.
Local residents and visitors are noted in a flurry of calls and weekend gatherings. Antie G W Appleman of near Allensville and families from Columbus and Groveport visit relatives while W H Carr of Hamden is listed as critically ill.
In Youngstown Ohio a driver loses control of a vehicle injuring two people and killing a dog. Police report the wreck occurred during evasive action near the scene.
The new figured bordered silks suit this dress with a simple design easy to develop. The pattern covers seven sizes 34 to 46 inches bust. A 38 inch size needs 1 34 yard of 54 inch material and 1 2 yard contrasting trim. skirt width at foot is 1 34 yard. Pattern mailed to any address for 16 cents in silver or stamps.
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