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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1930

Page

2

Middleport PTAPlans Pre School Round Up At High School

Middleport April 4 The Parent Teacher Association meeting at the high school approved a pre school round up to start soon. It aims to screen children starting school next fall for teeth eyes nose ears and throats. Mrs H Ewing was named Round Up chairman.

Middleport Parent-Teacher Association James Titus H. ©. Ewing G. H. Stansbury Arthur Lewis Blanche Matthews Mary Root F. Reed H. O. Ewing Theodore Ebersbach Pomeroy Pomer

Birth announced for son Charles Kenneth at Byers home

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Byers report the birth of a son at their Locust Street home on April 3 naming him Charles Kenneth. Overnight visiters Mrs J M Thames Langsville and Mr T J Sharpler returned to Huntington with her sister Mrs J A Thames.

Kenneth Byers Byers Locust Street Charles Kenneth T. J. Sharpler R. W. Harris Huntington Charles Wise Paul Flitter Harry Stover Columbus Hobson Rodney Deim Mr. Fontana Gallipolis Alfred Lippi Jack Fivans Larah Sidermstricker Evans Jennie Jameson Pleasant Roscoe Fowler South Fourth Palmer Streets J. P. Llewellyn New York City R. F. Downing South Third Avenue M. J. McCarty James Meadows

Local Briefs From Meigs County and Nearby Areas

Deaths, marriages, and civic notices from Meigs County include Harry Clark of Maysville Ky age 46 dying of heart disease. Elmer Ashworth returning to Pomeroy. Melissa Hudson of Clifton W Va dies after stroke. Meigs County Women’s Republican Club holds meeting in Brad bury schoolhouse with Cora B Roberts speaking. Clean-Up Week announced for April 12. Harold Hares and Miss Fiva Bradshaw wed at Pomeroy Christian Church. couple to reside with bride’s mother in Laurel.

Ali Meigs County Elmer Ashworth Pomeror Pe«trait Harry Clark Racine Maysville Morton B. Clark Onne Ralph Detroit Meigs County Women's Republican Club Bradbury Middleport Cora B. Roberts Lawrence Heiner Ralph Windsor Severa Meliiesa Hudson Bradford H. Hudson Clifton W. Va Christian Church Pomeroy D. D. Watkins Laure

Communion Observed as Church Reflects on The Burning Bush

Presbyterian service notes show Lord's Supper observed at 4:34 PM with a brief message, and a session meeting at 7 PM for potential new members. Evening worship at 7:30 PM features The Spirit message, and Sunday School at 9:15 offers The Cross lesson. Christian Endeavor meets at 6:39 PM. A prayer meeting at 6:29 focuses on The Child and the King.

Presbyterian Church Skinner

Purposed pursuit of Virgil Good tightens around Rocksprings region

Virgil Good of Athens County, accused of shooting his brother in law Troy Fields last Sunday, is believed to hide in old coal mines near Rocksprings. Authorities monitor ferries and bridges along the river between Parkersburg and Gallipolis as the search narrows.

Pomeroy Virgil Good Athens County Troy Fields Good Meigs County West Virginia Parkersburg Gallipolis

Chase to Athens ends in jail for $24 theft

George McDaniels is arrested in Athens after allegedly stealing $24 from R. B. Smith’s desk in Pomeroy. Officers pursued him across state lines from Pt. Pleasant to Athens, where he is held for Meigs County prosecution. A hearing is scheduled before Justice F. W. Gilmore.

West Virginia Pomeroy Bend Pomeroy

Funeral Saturday in Middleport for Lester Roush

The body of Lester Roush who died in El Paso Texas earlier this week arrived in Middleport and was taken to Rawlings Mortuary. It was moved to the home of sister Mrs George Parsons on Gravel Hill then back to the family home for viewing until Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock when a Methodist Church service will be led by Rev H Esihinger.

Middleport Lester Roush el Paso Texas Rawlings George Parsons Gravel Hill Methodist Church H. Esihinger

War veteran James M. Weldon dies at Dayton

James M. Weldon 85 former postmaster and Meigs County Republican leader died at the Soldier's Home in Dayton after six years bedridden. Civil War veteran returned to Meigs County after the war and spent most of his life there. He leaves a wife and no children. burial will be in Racine likely Sunday.

Racine James M. Weldon Meigs County Dayton Mr. Weldon

No Reason Given for Action of Church in Refusing to Join Federation

POMEROY April 4 It was announced yesterday evening that Simpson M E Church had withdrawn from the proposed merger with the Presbyterian and the Evangelical Churches Public explanation for the refusal was not given The other two churches will continue the Federated Church plans If the union is effected any Methodist member may join the Federated Church by signing the agreement required of all members

Pomeroy Simpson M. E Presbyterian Pesce Federated Church Methodist Church

Mrs. Durst Dies at Home in Lower Pomeroy

Mrs. George Durst wife of a local Macksmith, died at her Lower Pomeroy home early today. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

Saccums Pomeroy George Durst Macksmith Lower Pomeroy

Nine Miles of Pt Pleasant Road Paving Awarded

The contract for nine miles of Pt Pleasant to Mason City road paving with retread surface was awarded to H H Hudson of Pt Pleasant for 51760. Work should be completed next summer. A 23 mile continuation from Mason City to Ripley and Spencer would form a scenic state route. Mason City to Ripley is gravel with occasional concrete. Ripley to Spencer has concrete gravel and grading to do.

Ripley Spencer Roane County

Mrs Thomas Recovering After Surgery in Parkersburg

Langsville April 4 Mrs oe Thomas of Langsville is in a Parkersburg hospital recovering from a serious operation. Mr and Mrs Isaac Taylor of Rutland and Mrs Worley Davis of Dexter were at the hospital when the operation was performed.

Oee *Thomas Parkersburg Isaac Taylor Rutland Worley Davis Thomas Dexter

State Highway Works Near Pomroy and Middleport

The State Highway Department starts preliminary work to close the gap at the Pomroy and Middleport line delayed by a fall slip. Holes are drilled beside the river fill to reach rock 43 feet down and a steel casing will be driven ten feet into the rock, then concrete filled. The method mirrors a past Slading Hill B&O slip cure. Work will resume payrments when earth movement stops, likely late summer.

Pomeroy State Highway Department Corporation Middleport Baltimore & Ohio Hartford

Woman Victim in Millfield Truck Crash

Miss Elizabeth Kaszonyi fractured her right leg when a truck carrying her overturned near Pathe on Thursday night after a collision with an oil truck. Mrs John Kaszonyi Jr suffered bruises to the arm and body while driver Alex Alimashy escaped unharmed. The oil truck driver was stopped in Millfield by authorities.

Millfield Elizabeth Kaszonyi Pathe John Kaszonyi Jr Alex Alimashy

Unnamed Truck Crash Rescues Victims On Route

Justice of Peace L. W. Sanders reports three occupants were pinned under a wrecked car and freed by passing motorists. Miss Kaszonyr was treated at Dr. Warren Sprague’s Chauncey office before being taken to her home.

Justice of Peace L. W. Sanders Miss Kaszonyr Warren Sprague Chauncey

Scarlet Fever Claims 12 Year Old in Pomeroy

Marion Pickens, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion W Pickens of Racine, died last night of scarlet fever in Pomeroy. Private funeral services will be held.

Pomeroy Marion Pickens Marion W. Pickens Racine

Cascarets Promise Quick Constipation Relief

A promotional notice claims Cascarets ease constipation overnight with a night candy and a morning recovery. It describes relief from biliousness headaches dizziness and gas and urges repeat use for a clean system.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cc. A. Hartley W. S. Koester P.r. A Athens George McDaniels Methodists Borden E.F. Sells N. Court St Langsville Elizabeth H Kaszonyi Ibson Ipana Soc Miles Nervine Adilerika, At Thacher Diplomat Ubson's Pharmacy Description John D. Martin Mason City, W. Va John D.martin Mason City Pittsburgh Martin Hilman Coal Company Comstock Point Pleasant Edith Thomas L. Mason Bryde Martin Ohio River Nelsonville Glouster E. State St Colgates Vave McKee Drug Co Security Bank Bidg Ohio Bennett’s. Bennett's Bennett Company Bottle of Health Rogers Piewe Buffet Bennetts
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