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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1929

Page

2

Racine to Have a Record Class of Twenty-Eight

Racine High School will close Friday April 19 with a senior program at Memorial Hall. Senior acts include a comedy, a Sacred concert, and the baccalaureate at the ME Church. The 1929 class, largest in school history, numbers 28 with 10 girls and 18 boys led by Anna Mae Richard and Ben Philson among others.

Racine Racine High School Sie aqReverand Cochran Om. EB Memorial Alu Athens Miss Voigt Ohio University Tom N. Wagner W. Roush Jan Erend Nihizer Anna Mae Richard Mary Richards Mabel McKenzie Mildred MacClaskey Roberta Sayre Louise Holman Gladys Holman Laura Roush Lucille Allen Virginia Johnson Ben Philson Arthur Sayre Jaymon Holman Walter Cleland Charles Bowers Elmer Hall Clark Ithle Howard Nease John Morehead Gilbert McDade Herbert Shields Harold Sargent Lawrence Roush George McClintock Willam Boyd Leverett Roush Ralph Tucker

Sullivan Couple Reports Fraternity Tree Visit and Cuban Stay

A letter from Middleport dated April 11 says Mr and Mrs D J Sullivan, then in Havana for a stay after time in Miami, planted a vine to a Pan-American Tree brought from various countries. The couple will return to Miami before resuming life in Middleport. Also, Mrs W R Harris and others attended a bridge dinner in Mt Pleasant hosted by several local ladies.

Middleport D. J. Sullivan Miami Florida Havana Sullivans Cuba W. RR. Harris Marcus Chambers W. K. Harris Mt. Pleasant Sally Jordan L. ©. Somerville Okey Burdette Wallace Burdette

Konjola Praised By Dayton Woman In Testimonial

Mrs. P. B. Ertel of Dayton reports dramatic relief from stomach trouble and rheumatism after using Konjola, saying three bottles surpassed all prior medicines. She details severe pain and fatigue before treatment and endorses Konjola as a blessing delivered through her Athens area sale and widespread recommendations.

Konjola P. B. Ertel Ernst Avenue Dayton Athens Mec

Jones Explains Ohio Legislature Actions for Meigs County

Captain Tom Jones reports on the Ohio Legislature’s actions affecting Meigs County. Highlights include a 3000 appropriation for a Buffington Island monument, a 1000 settlement in the Ida Karr case, a 1585 refund to Pomeroy Bend Bridge Co, a new four cent gasoline tax distribution, repeal of Green law, and general highway and school provisions impacting townships and counties. He also notes measures on assessments, game propagation, and school funding.

Pomeroy Tom Jones Ohio Meigs County Buffiington's Island Portland Ida Karr Thomas W. Karr Glenroy Ewing Karr Captain Jones State Highway Department Pomeroy-Athens Jones Agricultural Department

Widow of James Swea... Swauger leads club meeting

Middleport literary club met yesterday with Mrs Paul Bean. The program included explorations responses a club chorus and papers on David Livingstone by Mrs J E Harley and Rhodesia by Mrs M G White. The meeting adjourned to April 24 and May 8 with various officers. Pomeroy April 11 widow Ves ta Swauger dies at home on Thomas Fork leaving two sons and a daughter. burial at Beech Grove Cemetery under Finsterwald.

Vesta Swanger Middleport Literary Club Thomas Fork Yaterday Paul Bean David Livingstone J. E. Harley Rhodesia M. G. White Silver Elizabeth Hartinger Nella Calderwood R. A. Miller Middleport Pomeroy Ves

Powers to Move Into Brooks Home in South Fourth Street

Middleport April 11. F F Powers who filled Vere Hecoxs post at Hobson has rented the E P McKinley property on South Fourth Street known as Colonel E P Brooks home and will move in next Monday. Powers and family came from Bucyrus. Mr and Mrs McKinley redecorated the interiors.

Middleport F. F. Powers Vere Hecox Hobson E. P. McKinley South Fourth Street Colonel E. P. Brooks Mr. Powers Bucyrus Mrs. McKinley

Local residents travel to Columbus for meetings and visits

Mr Fergerson and Mrs Fergerson depart for Columbus to attend the Scottish Rite gathering with local Masons. Sullivan Sayre visits from Columbus to inspect property and promote his new restaurant business. Others, including Mrs Downing and Dr Maag, also head to Columbus or nearby cities for conventions and family visits.

F. F. Fergerson New York Central Columbus Sullivan Sayre Dr. Maag Guy Tompson Maags

Gan dee Dies Spiller Pioneer Resident of Racine- Portland Road

Gan dee, 75, longtime resident along the Racine Portland Road, died at noon yesterday. He leaves a wife and several children and was a former member of the Lebanon Township Board of Education. His brother Jesse Gandee lives nearby.

Spiller A. C. Gandee Racine- Portland Board of Education Lebanon Township Jesse Gandee

Five Hundred Club Hosts Covered Dish Party

In Middleport on April 11 the Five Hundred Club held a covered dish gathering at the home of Mrs. H. F. Scott at South Front and Main Streets. Dinner was followed by card games.

Middleport H. F. Scott South Front Main Streets

Kiwanis Club Plans for Pomeroy Pool and Apple Blossom Fest

The Pomeroy Bend Kiwanis Club at its new home in Klmhurst Tavern outlined plans to create a local aquatic organization with motorboat access, a gasoline station, and a river run to Racine and Cheshire. They also support boosting the Ohio Valley Apple Blossom Festival with a parade and related events led by A. G. Middleton and local officials.

Pomeroy Klmhurst Pomeroy Bend Racine Cheshire Ohio Valley Ime Old Virginia A. G. Middleton Pt. Pleasant Association Middleport Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Kanova Wheeling Clifton Mason Clifton Orchard Wagon City Wyatt G. Plants Ohio J. W. Smith W. Va Ohio State University Nat

County Assessor Appointments Announced for Various Districts

H J Blackmore announces personal property assessors for each district including Bedford Harry Dean Chester Thomas Weber Columbia Charles M Radcliff Lebanon W A Postelthwaite Letart A B Alexander Olive A P F Swan Orange not yet Rutland John Spires Rutland Village John Spires Satem W H Swan Salisbury E J Tracy Scipio IF M Jordan Sutton J T Jackson Racine Village W K Smart Syracuse Village Emmett Bartela Minnersville Albert Hartenbach Pomeroy Ward appointments listed for Pomeroy First Ward William L Stivers Second Ward Charles Stivers Third Ward Henry Meinhart Fourth Ward Middleport First Ward Louis Sauer Second Ward Dr Warmer Third Ward Virgil We wards Fourth Ward W L Willock Fifth Ward Edward Carroll Others not named have vacancies. Assistance for personal tax returns available from any assessor or the county auditor's office at no charge.

Pomeroy H. J. Blackmore Bedford Township Harry Dean Chester Township Thomas Weber Columbia Township Charles M. Radcliff Lebanon Township W. A. Postelthwaite Letart A. B. Alexander Olive Township A. P F. Swan Orange Township Rutland Township John Spires Rutland Village Satem W. H H. Swan Salisbury E. J. Tracy Scipio IF. M. Jordan Sutton Township 3.T. Jackson Racine W. K. Smart Syracuse Emmett Bartela Minnersville Albert Hartenbach William L. Stivers Charles Stivers Henry Meinhart Middleport Louis Sauer Dr. &. Warmer Virgil We W. L. Willock Edward Carroll

Middleport Leads Presbytery Churches Delegation

Mrs. W. W. Brown and a large list of names join a Middleport delegation as the town sends the biggest turnout from its three churches in the Presbytery meeting. The assembly highlighted community involvement and church representation.

W. W. Brown J. H. Grate Doctor Skinner L. J. Heiner Kathryn Poindexter H. E. Thomas Louis Seyfried Vivian Middleton Virgie Corbin Charles Shumaker Frank Vroman Lucy Downing Lula Mason W.H. Hibline Dea G. Hayes

Series of Contests for City Grade School Pupils

Opening with softball games April 13 a series of athletic contests for both boys and girls in city grade schools will be held each Saturday on the Rufus Putnam School playground.

Rufus Putnam

Delegation Attends Athens Presbytery in Gallipolis

A large Middleport delegation attended the Athens Presbytery and Presbyterial in Gallipolis from Monday afternoon to Wednesday when the meeting closed. The report mentions those in attendance and the closure of the gathering.

Middleport Athens /Presbytery Gallipolis

School Contests Schedule Highlights Girls Doll Show And Ball Games

J. nss Jack Rhoades presents a weekend program with softball for boys and a girls contest from each school. Drawings for games Saturday morning. Softball ends April 20 while girls host doll show during ball games. Outdoor baseball April 27. pet show for girls. May 4 Scooter races. May 11 playground closed for Putnam event. May marble games for boys and recreational baseball for girls. May 25 Stunt Day. June 1 Weapons Day for all pupils.

POMEROY Plan to Turn Sugar Run Grounds Into Park

Frank Fugate Jr launches a movement to convert the old Sugar Run show grounds along Frost Street into a ball park for youths this summer. The site would host other games if the plan proceeds alongside the new high school construction.

Pomeroy Frost Street Frank Fugate, Jr Sugar Run

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Happy Lady McKinley W. R. Windsor J. B. Downing Findlay, Sandusky Toledo Pythian Sisters Nellie” Mackin Homer Galbronner W. J. Galbronner Fredy Holmes Cleveland Ida Mayes Fanny Mayes Charles E. Grant Parkersburg A. W. McKay RK. A. Miller Gandee Eastman Films Kodak and Supplies Haylor B & B Bookstore Kiwanis Club W. G. Conley West Virginia Meigs County Farm Bureau George Kreitler Stanso Stansbury Drug Company Stanso Remedies Athens County Buick CO Nelsonville Hoover Henry L. Stimson Philippines Washington Stimson White House D. Blackmore Rufus Putnam Playground Ali Kuppenheimer Kuppen Heimer Devonshire M. Burnett-Smith UCC SMT Chauncey J. Nss Jack Rhoades Super The Swanson Furniture Co
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