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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1930

Page

2

Past Chiefs To Serve Rotary Club Dinner

In Middleport on April 2 a Past Chiefs Association meeting at Mrs. Ada Bing home arranged for the group to serve the Rotary Club dinner on April 11. The Ladies Night event will be at the Knights of Pythian Hall with Mrs. R H Horden as chairwoman. The Past Chiefs plan to meet Friday evening at the Pythian Hall to finalize arrangements.

Middleport Association Ada Bing South Second Avenue Rotary Club Knights of Pythian Hall R. H. Horden Pythian Hall Ben Fultz Columbus Gene Wyatt Fred Thomas South Palmer Street Sullivan Sayre Parkersburg Roush Frank Booth el Paso Texas JL. N. Roush Ralph Sayre Sayres Windsor North High Street Sayre Doris Mankin J. A. Beverage Graham Waddell Sue E. Saunders Athens J. G. Lewis Vivian Middleton Lawrence Reed Meigs Temple No Mario Burdell Ben Erwin Will Robson Charleston W. Va Lawrence Bing Dana Lambert R. T. Hughes

Dr A M Junkerman Travels For Sugar Grove Brother Sickness

George Junkerman is reported seriously ill at his Sugar Grove home. Dr A M Junkerman arrived in Middleport Tuesday noon from Sugar Grove to see patients and returned late that evening due to his brother's condition.

George Junkerman Middleport Junkerman Sugar Grove George

Delayed Again Petit Jury Postponed To Next Week

Pomeroy reports a revised plan for jury terms with two felony cases to be disposed of by other means. A civil case is postponed due to illness in litigants, and Monday and Tuesday will hear divorce cases before the jury resumes next Wednesday.

Pomeroy

Colored couple receives Meigs County marriage license

POMEROY April 2. A marriage license was issued to Charles Williams 66 and Ella Banks 53 of Pomeroy the first license to a colored couple here in months. They wed that evening at Kerrs Run. Seven licenses were issued in Meigs County in March, two fewer than the previous year.

Pomeroy Charles Williams Ella Banks Kerrs Run Meigs County Cora Ding

Church Merger Plan Submitted for Pomeroy Churches

Official submission outlines a Federated Church plan for Peace Evangelical First Presbyterian and Simpson Methodist in Pomeroy. It details joint committee structure governance, land use, finances, baptism and communion practices, denominational relations, and amendment procedures with a long road to approval.

Pomeroy Peace Evangelical First Presbyterial Simpson Methodist Federated Church

Court staff kept at home as illness spreads

Pomeroy report shows Miss Sybil Ebersbach a court stenographer remains home after a week with tonsillitis and wisdom tooth extraction. Clerk Theo Bengel and his wife miss duties at the Courthouse due to heavy colds. Misses Radford from the recorder’s office cover clerk duties.

Pomeroy Sybil Ebersbach Theo Bengel Radford Recorder’s Office

Mrs Grace Farnsworth Dies in Belleville After Long Illness

Belleville reports the death of Mrs Grace M. Farnsworth wife of Thaddeus Farnsworth after a long illness. She leaves a husband a son and three stepchildren. Her father A C Robinson resides at Murrayville.

Belleville Grace M. Farnsworth Thaddeus Farnsworth A C. Robinson Murrayville

Meigs County Tag Seller Reports March Rise in Licenses

R G Webster, who sells automobile tags for Meigs County, reports higher business than March last year. For the recent month he issued licenses for 141 passenger cars, 13 trucks, 63 transfers, and licenses for four motorcycles and four trailers.

Pomeroy R. G. Webster Meigs County

Pearl Edward King Responds to Telegram About Brother

Chester resident Pearl Edward King received a telegram from East Liverpool stating his brother Stanley King was dying. King left at once for East Liverpool after the message sent by Mrs. Stanley King.

Chester Pearl Edward King East Liverpool Stanley Stanley King King

Eastern Star school of instruction underway in Ironton

Middleport Evangeline Chapter members attend the Eastern Star annual school of instruction in Ironton. Attendees include Mrs. Walter Allen Mrs. J. H. Grate Mrs. T. A. May Mrs. Will Reynolds Mrs. Ross Wiley Mrs. Edith Russell and Mrs. E. M. Harrah.

Middleport Eastern Star Ironton Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Walter Allen J. H. Grate T. A. May Will Reynolds Ross Wiley Edith Russell E. M. Harrah

Pair Sentenced in Tire Theft Case at Pomeroy

Nancy Lee and Elwood Phillips pleaded guilty in Justice F. W. Gilmore’s court to stealing a tire and rim from Moses Cleveland Russell. Each was fined $100 and costs. Phillips received a suspended workhouse sentence for good behavior. Lee was sentenced to three months in the County Jail to be served.

Pomeroy Nancy Lee Elwood Phillips Court of Justice F. W. Gilmore Moses Cleveland Russell Phillips Lee

Attendees at White Shrine Dinner in Athens

Middleport members attended the White Shrine pot-luck dinner in Athens on Monday evening. Participants included Mrs. J. H. Grate, Mrs. T. A. May, Mrs. C. A. Poin dexter, Mrs. R. B. Laughead, Mrs. J. O. Leonard and Mrs. J. W. Terry.

Middleport Athens J. H. Grate T. A. May C. A. Poindexter R. B. Laughead J. O. Leonard J. W. Terry

Ladies Aid Society forms at Tuppers Plains Church

The Tuppers Plains Christian Church group organized a Ladies Aid Society with 17 members. They will meet weekly at members' homes, with Mrs FE G Kim hosting this week. Officers: Jennie Cole president, Belle Keller treasurer, Idonia Parker secretary.

Tuppers Plains Plains Christian Church FE. G. Kim Jennie Cole Belle Keller Eed Cash. Dent Idonia Parker Amanda _ Biggs E. G

State official begins county office inspection in Pomeroy

A. M. Hayes, a state inspector of public offices, arrived in Pomeroy to inspect the county offices. The work will take several months and marks the first county office review in about two years.

Pomeroy A. M. Hayes

Community Notices From Columbus and Nearby Cities

Residents return home after visits and funerals in Columbus and Parkersburg. Families travel from El Paso to Middleport with a deceased husband. Local gatherings include a Pythian Sisters initiation and a sewing club social.

Meeting Postponed by Death in Glouster

The Christian Workers meeting in Glouster was postponed due to the sudden death of Rev. W B F Nuzum of Columbus, who was the father of Mrs F E Roberts of the city. The notice was issued Friday night.

Mrs. John Clark Jr. undergoes mastoid operation in Columbus hospital

Mrs. John Clark Jr. of Glouster underwent a mastoid operation at White Cross Hospital in Columbus Tuesday afternoon. Relatives report her condition as satisfactory as of Tuesday night.

Glouster John Clark, Jr White Cross Hospital

Public Auction of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

The Athens County Common Pleas Court will sell at public auction on the first Saturday in May 1930 at 1 PM at the Athens Court House door. The property lies in Canaantown Township near Angel Ridge, containing about 100 acres appraised at $3000. Sheriff William Williams and Deputy Wayne Wingett oversee, with attorney M D Hughes.

William Williams Athens County Ohio Wayne Wingett M. D. Hughes

Sheriffs Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

In pursuance of an order of sale in Common Pleas Court Case No 14473 James Carey plaintiff and James Smith defendant a public auction will be held at the courthouse door in Athens on Saturday May 3 1930 at 1 PM The property lies in Dovertown Township including part of section 1s town 10 range 14 with deeded premises to James Smith from William Maynard and wife dated April 4 1922 appraised at 1154 cash in hand day of sale William Williams Wayne Wingett deputy and Koons attorney handle the sale near Greens Run

Charles N. Oxley Athens Ohio Canaantown Ohio Company Maggie Sheridan Joseph Mulligan Angel Ridge James Smith Dovertown Se Tinkers Austin True William Maynard Athens County Greens Run

Public Auction of Millfield Lot in Saunders Addition

Athens County Ohio to offer on May 3 1980 at 1 PM the real estate Lot 115 Saunders Addition Village of Millfield appraised at 800 dollars with terms one third cash one third in one year and one third in two years secured by mortgage administrator Samuel Male as administrator of Henrietta Male estate.

Athens County Ohio Athens C. L. Saunders Millfield

Hartleys Visit Pomeroy Kin as Russell Daywed

All around Meigs County report Oliver Hartley and spouse from Columbus visited Pomeroy relatives for several days. Brad Russell wed Stella Day at Letart on Saturday and will reside there. Mrs. J T Mees Mary Huber and C A Hartley called on Mrs. J B Smith in Athens Tuesday afternoon.

Oliver Hartley Columbus Pomeroy Brad Russell David Russell Bradbury Stella Day Letart J. T. Mees Mary Huber C. A. Hartley J. B. Smith Athens

Rev Nuzum Drops Dead at Columbus Farm Home

The Rev W F Nuzum, longtime minister near Glouster, died suddenly at his farm near Columbus. His wife had died about two years ago. Funeral details were not learned. The Rev Nuzum was past 70 and known well in the local area. His daughter Mrs F E Roberts and family headed to Columbus after the news.

Erts Frank, Jr Columbus Nuzum Glouster

Miners Attend Mass Meeting in Glouster on April 2

About 450 miners filled the Lamborn pavilion Tuesday night for a mass meeting in Glouster. Speakers included Harry Trasin John Gail Ben Williams David Fowler and Lee Hall who denounced the Springfield rump convention and urged reinstatement in the United Mine Workers of America. A resolution pledging support to the international UMWA was adopted and a New Straitsville local union of the UMWA was reported organized with a mass meeting planned for April 13.

Glouster Lamborn Pavilion Harry Trasin John Gail Ben Williams Taylorsville David Fowler Pennsylvania Lee Hall Columbus Springfield Ill United Mine Workers of America Illinois New Straitsville U. M

Boy Scouts Meet Set At M E Church In Glouster

All boys wishing to join are urged to attend a meeting in the social room of the M E Church Friday night at 7 30 o clock Dues for the year are 50 cents payable in advance as announced.

Glouster Boy Scouts M. E

Basketball Teams Honored At Community Banquet

In Glouster on Tuesday night the Athletic Association hosted a joint banquet for the boys' and girls' basketball teams. Miss Helen Staker led the event, with serving duties carried out by the Home Economics Department in the domestic science room.

Glouster The Athletic Association Helen Staker Home Economica Department

Champ Parachute Jumper Hurt

Chief Machinist's Mate William F. Scott, the navy's champion parachute jumper, was injured in an automobile collision and treated at the naval hospital in Washington. The report notes the accident occurred during his service duties and confirms his injuries.

Navy William F. Scott Naval Hospital Washington

Principal Holter Leads Letters Ceremony at School

Principal Holter presided as short talks were given by Coach Bachman and Coach Green alongside Supt. C B Dillon. Letters were awarded to girls Euarda Price, Maxine Vaughn, Faith Lantz, Martha Lant, Dolores Clemens, Leona Brown, Florence Sweeney, Catarine Leach. Letters were also presented to boys Matt Kutta, Charles Johnson, Carl Parker, Walter Hill, Everett Henry, Joe Beshara, and Ralph Henry.

Holter Bachman Green Supt C. B. Dillon Euarda Price Maxine Vaughn Faith Lantz Martha Lant Dolores Clemens Leona Brown Florence Sweeney Catarine Leach Matt Kutta Charles Johnson Carl Parker Walter Hill Everett Henry Joe Beshara Ralph Henry

Birth of Doris Virgene Taylor in Jacksonville

Mr and Mrs Ernest Taylor announce the birth of a daughter on March 29 weighing 11 pounds Doris Virgene named for grandparents Mr and Mrs William Conant of Coolville located in Jacksonville Newborn details include full names and family ties for local society record.

Jacksonville Ernest Taylor Doris Virgene William Conant Coolville

Entertain Guests From Trimble and Millfield

Mr and Mrs A O Wolfe of Trimble hosted a weekend visit from Mr and Mrs Clarence Brown of Millfield and Denton Wolfe of Columbus bringing together family friends for a brief social gathering.

A. O. Wolfe Trimble Clarence Brown Millfield Denton Wolfe Columbus

Homes for Birds booklet from The Athens Messenger

The Athens Messenger invites readers to request a booklet titled HOMES FOR BIRDS. It extols birds as pleasant tenants and pest controllers, notes about 45 U.S. species nest in boxes, and asks readers to fill out and mail a coupon to obtain the guide.

The Athens Messenger United States

Information Bureau Director Haskin in Washington DC

Frederic J. Haskin serves as the director of the Information Bureau based in Washington DC, coordinating bureau communications and public information efforts.

Information Bureau Washington, D.C

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Petit Jury Anne Adams Elizabeth Almple Kingdom of God Jesus Federated Church of State of Viene County Common Pleas Peter Lagan Sherife James Carey IL. A. Koons Samuel Male Henrietta Male Rev. Nuzum Dubarry Beauty Preparations Hudnut du Barry Hudanut Wa'es Albert Belgium Fuad Egypt Alexandria Dept Baltimore Stefarium Petterais @ Chemical Corporation Mass Frederic J. Haskin Woodworth Court Jimerson Clothide My
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