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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1926

Page

2

Woman Injured in Auto Crash Near Bowmans Run

Sept 22 Pomeroy Mrs Dill of Racine seriously injured in an automobile accident near the old John Danielson place at Bowmans Run. Mrs Petrel en route to a Rebekah Lodge meeting at the Mathewson home in Syracuse received a compound fracture in her leg and was taken to Holzer hospital. The Harris car, driven by Andrew Harris, struck the left front wheel. Harris and two children escaped unharmed while Mrs Harris suffered bruises. The Ford driver fled and was not found.

Pomeroy Dill Racine John Danielson Bowmans Run

Catholic Daughters of America Meet Tonight

Pomeroy reports the Catholic Daughters of America will hold a meeting this evening with members scheduled to attend.

Pomeroy Catholic Daughters of America

Entertain Guests Before Departure In Middleport

Miss Pauline Downing entertained several guests at the Old Inn on Monday evening before departing for a visit in Kansas City. She will be accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. William P. Grant and daughter. Attendees included Mrs. M. White, Mrs. D. B. Hartinger, Mrs. J. F. Downing, Mrs. Lucy Gess, Mrs. F. E. Mathews, Mrs. Jen Stansbury, Mrs. Ralston, Mrs. Marvin DeMaine, Bertha Grant, Mrs. M. Dinger, Miss Nella Calderwood, Lenore Giles, and Altha Somerville. The Needle and Thimble club will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Ray Smith’s home on Grant Street.

Middleport Pauline Downing Old Inn Miss Downing Kansas City William P. Grant M. White D. B. Hartinger J. F. Downing Lucy Gess F. E. Mathews Jen Stansbury Ralston Marvin DeMaine Bertha Grant M. Dinger Nella Calderwood Lenore Giles Altha Somerville Needle and Thimble Club Ray Smith Grant Street

Local Social Roundup Notes Visits and Travels

Mrs Rollin Price and baby returned to Columbus yesterday after visiting her mother here. Mrs Helen Hubbard of Columbus is visiting relatives in town. John Lutz left for Athens to attend school. Herman Mees left for a visit in Charleston. Mrs A N Bengel visits sister Mrs William Snyder in Marietta.

Pomeroy Benderrlefs Rollin Price Baby Columbus Helen Hubbard John Lutz Athens Herman Mees Charleston A. N. Bengel William Snyder Marietta George Howder Gravel Hill

Baptist class social at N J Hamilton home

Middleport reports Class No. 6 of the Baptist church held a social at the N J Hamilton residence last evening. Emily Barnes is the teacher of this class.

Middleport The Baptist Church N. J. Hamilton Emily Barnes

Churches Meet in Convention at Pomeroy

Meigs County Churches of Christ convened at Pomeroy with representation from nearly all fourteen county churches. Reports praised growth and service efficiency while themes stressed home evangelism and united Christendom. Sentiments on stewardship and reverence were shared by speakers from the Ohio Christian Missionary Society and women’s groups. A singing evangelist led sessions and a duet from Middleport joined in. Sheriff and Mrs. Rice plan Columbus trip with Rosa Lee and Dixie Whitlock, now parolee, to Delaware Industrial School for Girls following parole violation.

Pomeroy Meigs County The Churches of Christ Pomeroy Church I. J. Cahill Ohio Christian Missionary Society Cleveland A. R. Strang Woman's Missionary Society Dee Yoho E. D. Tuckerman Rutland Middleport Church Columbus Harry Rice Rosa Lee Dixie Whitlock Delaware Industrial School For Girls Cora B. Roberts Delaware

Middleport Graduates Set for Ohio University Attendance

Middleport students Frances Grate Julia Iller Ruth Drake Edgar Tuckerman and Le land Saxton will attend Ohio University at Athens after graduating from Middleport High School.

Middleport Francis Grate Julia Iller Ruth Drake Edgar Tuckerman Leland Saxton Ohio University At Athens Middleport High School

Meigs County Residents Safe After Florida Incident

No deaths or injuries reported among Meigs County residents in Florida. Word has arrived confirming the safety of a number of Meigs Countians while others are still accounted for.

Pomeroy Meigs County Florida

Man Charged With Intoxication After Local Arrest

Charles James was arrested by Deputy A. O. Tracy Monday evening and taken to the local jail charged with intoxication after being found on the premises.

Pomeroy Charles James A. O. Tracy

Marriage Licenses Issued In Pomeroy For Weekley and Wagner

Tuesday Mur ray A Weekley 24 government clerk Washington and Florence Wagner 25 Letart Falls were issued a marriage license and married by Rev Barnes.

Pomeroy Murray A. Weekley Washington Florence Wagner Letart Falls Mr. Barnes

Wagner Attends County Meeting in Southeast Ohio

POMEROY September 22 Superintendent Charles N. Wagner attended a gathering of county superintendents and truant officers at H. R. McVay's office in Athens County. The session focused on state aid and enforcing truant laws.

Pomeroy Charles N. Wagner Ohio H. R. McVay Athens County

Morris to Seek Treatment in Magnetic Springs

Ben Morris will leave Pomeroy for a two weeks stay at Magnetic Springs to undergo medical treatment.

Pomeroy Ben Morris Magnetic Springs

Eva Whitlock Sues for Alimony in Common Pleas

Eva Whitlock files for alimony in Pomeroy common pleas court alleging extreme cruelty and assault by Oscar Whitlock. She cites marriage May 24, 1919, two children, and seeks alimony, child support, and custody.

Pomeroy Eva Whitlock Common Pleas Court Oscar Whitlock

Board of Visitors Inspect County Home and Infirmary

The Board of Visitors including Mrs. Horwitz Parker Lochary Edgar Morris and others toured the county children's home and infirmary with Probate Judge Cora B. Roberts. They will report to the state board of charities that both institutions are under excellent care.

Pomeroy County Board of Visitors Louis Horwitz George H. Parker Mary Lochary Edgar Morris R. Finsterwald Paul Schriver Childrens’ Home Cora B. Roberts State Board of Charities Board of Visitors

Special recommendation for Mrs Anna Goff at childrens home

The report notes supervision and good condition of the two subjects and states a special recommendation will be given to Mrs Anna Goff, matron of the childrens home.

Anna Goff Childrens’ Home

Probate Will Pomeroy at Racine

Sept 22 probate filing for Charles Gintear who died recently at Racine. His daughter Mary Gintear McDonald named executrix in the will.

Pomeroy Charles Gintear Racine Mary Gintear McDonald

Seek Home for Clarence Falin in Probate Court

In Pomeroy Ohio on September 22, Clarence Falin the small son of Mr and Mrs Warren Falin appeared in probate court. He had no charges but was placed in court to seek a home. His father Warren was previously imprisoned for breaking into Simpson power house and stealing explosives. Clarence had been staying with relatives in Minersville after his mother left for Kentucky. He attended Hiland school last term and did not report this year prompting truant officer John Phillips to locate him. His mother was expected to return late in the week and may take him and his brother to Kentucky. The other Falin boy remained unfound. Also noted is Syracuse high school enrollment of 22 pupils.

Pomeroy Clarence Warren Falin Simpson Power House Kentucky Minersville Hiland Charles N. Wagner John Phillips Falin

Arrest After Crash In Middleport Aims to Rebuild

Frank Bashore of Gallipolis was arrested by Officer John Lewis after his vehicle sideswiped a car driven by George Fowler near Powell's store on Second Street. Mrs. Fowler was badly cut. Bashore pled guilty to intoxication and reckless driving and agreed to pay court costs, Fowler’s repairs, and Mrs. Fowler’s medical bill.

Middleport Frank Bashore Gallipolis John Lewis Cheshire George Fowler Powell Second Street Bashore Fred Gilmore Fowler

School funds announced for county districts list

Vernon M. Riegel informs Charles N. Wagner that several county boards will receive the remaining balances for 1925-1926. Warrants will be issued when funds become available. Recipients include Syracuse Special 2300, Forest Run R 1675, Minersville R 1000, Lebanon R 450, Salisbury R 3800, Racine Village 600, Rutland Village 2800, Reedsville R 200, Long Bottom.

Syracuse Special Forest Run Minersville Lebanon Salisbury Racine Village Rutland Village Reedsville Long Bottom

Local Election Payouts Across Districts

A list of monetary payouts by district shows varied sums: Portland R receives 270 dollars, Pleasantview Special 450 dollars, Chester 500, Scipio R 1000, Bedford 700, Tuppers Plains R 1800, Columbia R 500, and others including Pleasant and Bedford reads.

Portland Pleasantview Chester Scipio Bedford Tuppers Plains Oh Columbia

Farm Bureau Meeting Promotes Rural Development in Rutland

POMEROY Sept 22 c fF Holt farm bureau chairman of Rutland township led a program for about twenty farm men and women at Rutland high school auditorium. George Carson opened with remarks underscoring organized rural development.

Harvey French presentFothn. Fi Floyd DeLashmutt Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

County Official Outlines Dept Activities

DeLashmutt described department activities briefly. George Kreitler, county official, spoke briefly.

DeLashmutt George Kreitler J&nt

England and Wales Each Surpass 100000 Population

England and Wales report 37 cities with populations over 100,000, indicating a high urban concentration. The count reflects census style naming of urban areas and official population figures for major cities. The data highlights regional urban growth within the United Kingdom.

England Wales

Pilgrim Mother Statue Unveiled at Plymouth Rock

A statue honoring the Pilgrim Mother was unveiled at Plymouth Rock Massachusetts. It salutes pioneer women who endured hardships to build a nation and support their families. It notes her roles in cooking sewing spinning and healing with herbal remedies once used in Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound.

Plymouth Rock Mass Lydia E. Pinkham

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Dill Petrel Wagner Clarence Falin Syracuse High School J. H. Grate Francis C. A. Poindexter Farm Bureau Meeting Fisher Station Pike Jersey Delaine Webber Coles H. A. Matheny M. Throckmorton H. V. Worden Pasa Xs Chauncey Hope Muslin Latin Chines Lée Flo Lour F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Madras And Faisette Union
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