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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1932

Page

2

Brown Ingalls Fight Splits Republican Ranks in Meigs

POMEROY April 11 Observers note a bitter factional split in Meigs County Republicans as primary elections approach. The two camps back opposing candidates from governor to county offices, with Brown led by A D Russell and Ingalls backed by W A Compton.

Brown-Ingalls Meigs County Pomeroy Clarence J. Brown David Ingalls A. D. Russell Brown W. A. Compton and Associates Ingalls J. W. McCullough Compton Myers Y. Cooper Tom Jenkins Russell Congress George H. Hunter Tom Jones Jenkins H. F. Bolton Theodore Beegle Jed Hartinger County Surveyor’s Office Board of County Commissioners

College Singers Next POMEROY April 11

The Marietta College Glee Club will perform Wednesday at 8 o clock in the Junior High Auditorium under Junior Class sponsorship. The program opens with Joan of Arc cantata parts, then a cello solo by Mary Louise Otte, Liebestraum arrangement with flute and cello, and Sullivan light opera pieces.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Marietta College Glee Club Joan of Arc Alfred Gaul Gerald N. Hamilton Mary Louise Otte Franz Liszt Sullivan

Legion Auxiliary To Meet Here Tuesday

POMEROY April 11 American Legion Auxiliaries of the Fifth District will hold their spring conference here Tuesday at the Simpson M. E. Church. A large attendance is expected with state President Esther Johns of Massillon and state Secretary Marie Moore of Newark among those present. District President Mrs. Thomas of Logan will lead the meeting and Mrs. Harry Houdashelt of the local auxiliary will give the welcome, in reply by Mrs. Jackson of Nelsonville.

Pomeroy High Teams to Host City Club Banquet

Pomeroy High School athletic teams will be entertained at a banquet sponsored by the City Club. Time not yet fixed but likely in the latter part of the week, per committee chairman F. W. Mees.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School F. W. Mees

Former Middleport Resident Fox Dies in Charleston

Guy FE Fox aged 59, a former Middleport resident linked to an automobile firm, died Friday at his Charleston home after a long illness. Friends here received word yesterday.

Middleport Guy FE. Fox Charleston

Meigs Republican Women Plan Weekly Meetings

Meigs County Republican Women held a luncheon at the Old Inn in Pomeroy where speakers from Middleport Rutland Pomeroy and Reedsville discussed the political scene and candidate qualifications. The group elected Mrs Henry Warren as president and decided to meet each Saturday at the Courthouse through the primary.

Pomeroy Meigs County Republican Women's Club Old Inn Main Street C. ¥. Rathburn Middleport Mitt Rathburn Rutland Cora Roberts John Chase Henry Warren Reedsville Oscar Klein

Rose Clifton Dies After Prolonged Illness

Miss Rose Clifton, born in Middletown Indiana, died Sunday at her sister-in-law's home on Main Street Pomeroy after a long illness. She had lived in Hartford West Virginia and moved to Pomeroy in 1901 to reside with her brother the late P L Clifton. Survived by brother George Clifton of Atlanta and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for 2 PM Tuesday at the family home.

Pomeroy Rose Clifton P. L. Clifton Main Street Miss Clifton Middletown Ind Hartford W. Va George Clifton Atlanta

Missing Gallipolis grocer sought in Middleport

Middleport officers were alerted to search for Buell Clark manager of a Gallipolis grocery store who left Friday to consult a osteopath in Charleston and did not return by nightfall. His wife later received a letter from Charleston. no trace of Clark was found in Middleport Friday.

Middleport Buell Clark Gallipolis Clark Charleston

Fourth of July Celebration Planned by Legion in Middleport

Plans are underway for a major Fourth of July celebration in Middleport led by the American Legion committee. They will sponsor a program with entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display anticipated as a highlight of one of the biggest events in town.

Legion Middleport American Legion Committee The

Local families visit Athens and distant relatives

Mrs W E Bryan and daughter Mrs J E Harley met Mr Bryan in Athens after his Washington trip. Miss Maxine Smith, a Middleport High School 1931 graduate, left for Charleston to train as a nurse at Kanawha Valley Hospital. Mr and Mrs C T Wilson of Columbus visited with H E Thomas and family. Mr and Mrs J W Kincaid and son Keith returned from Columbus. Mr and Mrs Frank Rayn, visiting aunt Mrs Ella Harry, left for Portsmouth with aunt for two weeks. Dell Martin duo spent weekend in Milton W Va.

Ashland Johnsen Louisville Middleport Fred M. Sisson Billy Washington, D. C Long Bottom Willard Kirkhart Wagner Meigs County Columbus R. J. O'Donnell Mrs. Hawley W. E. Bryan J. E. Harley Athens Bryan Maxine Smith Middleport High School Charleston Kanawha Valley Hospital C. T. Wilson H. E. Thomas J. W. Kincaid Keith Frank Rayn Ella Harry Portsmouth Dell Martin Milton W. Va Ralph McDade Marcella Marjorie Parkersburg Hazel Small Bobbie Pittsburgh Harry Swan Maxine Mary Jo Marvin Stanley Fred Ritchie Eugene Milo Rhoades Spiller Bald Knobs N. O. Warren Henry Layne Apple Grove Lucy Friend Millwood Todd Rhoades Ravenswood John Herrold Amesville James Bell Mae Ruth Stewart Bell John Ruth Shade Vaughn Ross Marshfield Edward Adams Pontiac Mich John Martin Martin Pomeroy Cynthia Keeton Chauncey Riley Keeton Clarence Rutter James Staley Ed’ Terre Rock Riffle James Terre Bowe Dave Aleshire Evelyn Marie Harry Harrison Lillie Hysell Kenneth Barrows Albany Clarence Rudder Carl Porter Harry Porter Elza Potts Adrian, Mich Emaline Matheny Matheny James Milliran Clara Stalters White's Mill Zine Courtney Dow Bowers Loren North Durard North Bobby Helen Lucile Verity Nelsonville Wes Elliot Norris Wiley Howard John Hawkins Harvey Hawkins Virginia Carpenter Amestown Guy Carey Trimble Sheltering Arms Hospital Frank Williams Murray City Frank Corning L. D. Nelson Charles Nelson BE. L. Nelson Logan Nora Graves Elza McGranor Kenneth Galvin Cliff Marin C. Burke Canao Fred Chadwick Harry Moore Lower Plains Ed McCall Wellston Front Street John Glass Emma Pierce Mike Kranyik J. M. Beatty Long Run Ralph Hartman Evan Morgan, Jr Ohio Evan Morgan Robinson Plains C. P. Wood

Legion delegates head to district meeting in Lancaster

A party from Melting Middleport led by J. E. Harley and 25 Legion members traveled Sunday to Lancaster for a district Legion convention. A Pomeroy delegation also attended the gathering.

Legion Middleport J. E. Harley American Legion Post Lancaster the Legion Pomeroy

Funeral Held For Northrup Moore In Pomeroy

Funeral services for Northrup Moore were held from the old Moore home on Matin Street at four oclock Sunday afternoon. The body was brought from Kansas City for burial.

Pomeroy Northrup Moore

Operations Successful for Two Millfield Residents

Two Millfield residents are hospitalized in Columbus after surgeries on Saturday. Mrs. James R. Wade underwent an operation at Grant Hospital and is with her sons Harvey Wade Edward Wade and daughter Mrs. A. M. Truitt. Miss Hazel Hugh shows favorable recovery after operation at St Francis Hospital with sisters and Miss Esta Rankin present. Dr C N Sanders of Millfield attended both procedures.

Funeral for Marjorie Eileen Russell Held in Chauncey

Funeral services for four year old Marjorie Eileen Russell of Millfield were conducted at the Millfield Church of Christ by Rev. G B Courtney with Chauncey musicians. Interment followed at Nye Cemetery in Chauncey. She is survived by her parents five brothers three sisters and two grandparents Thomas Parfitt of Pomeroy and Mrs Lillie Russell of Millfield with relatives Hunt Columbus and L W Russell of Athens in attendance.

Marjorie Eileen Russell Nye Chauncey Fred Russell Millfield Millfield Church Pomeroy Lillie Russell Hunt Columbus L. W. Russell Athens

Millfield Church of Christ Ladies Aid Plans Quilting Day

The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield Church of Christ will host an all day quilting event and pot luck dinner at the church on Thursday. Officers and workers at the last meeting included Mrs. Daniel Fulton Mrs. C. H. Boudinot Mrs. Norval James Mrs. George Wade and Miss Olive Brookins. The Martha Class will meet Friday night at Olive Brookins home, postponed from last week.

Chauncey Ladies Aid Society Millfield Church of Christ Daniel Fulton C. H. Boudinot Norval James George Wade Olive Brookins Martha

Chauncey WCTU Meets April Meeting Host and Speaker

Chauncey Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Guy Brookins on Converse Street. Mrs. Knode will direct and Mrs. Starkey of Nelsonville, county president, will serve as speaker. All interested women are invited.

Chauncey Chauncey Woman's Christian Temperance Union Guy Brookins Converse Street Knode Starkey Nelsonville

Chauncey Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Abe Fulton of Zanesville stays in Millfield with his parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Fulton. Chester Sanders of Millfield visits son Fred Sanders and family in Trimble Heights. Frank McDaniel and Herman Theisen Jr visit Athens on Saturday. Thomas Blower of Glouster visits Harold Blower in Millfield. Charles Sanders of Chillicothe spends weekend in Millfield with his parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Sanders.

Chauncey Abe Fulton Zanesville Millfield Daniel Fulton Chester Sanders Fred Sanders Trimble Heights Frank McDaniel Herman Theisen, Jr Athens Thomas Blower Glouster Harold Blower Charles Sanders Chillicothe Clarence Sanders

Infection Victims Chauncey and Millfield Women Named

Mrs. John Dean of Chauncey suffers an infection of the left foot from a locust sting suffered over a year ago. Mrs. W. A. Bell of Millfield has an infection of the right leg and foot from a scalding burn.

Chauncey and Millfield Chauncey April U John Dean W. A. Bell

Seeker Bible Class Meets at Millfield Methodist

April 11 meeting of Seekers of the Noblest Bible Class at Millfield Methodist Church held at teacher Mrs. Leonard Simpson’s home. Program featured vocal solos by Grace Stace Hazel Willis and a trio Does Jesus Care by May Howard Dorothy and Kathryn Gillespie plus readings by Margaret Marshal Clara Misner and a song by Junior Simpson. Refreshments served to the class members and families including Leonard Simpson and son Junior.

Chauncey Millfield Methodist Church Leonard Simpson Grace Stace Margaret Marshal Jesus May Howard Dorothy Kathryn Gillespie Clara Misner Hazel Willis Little Junior Simpson Dorothy Gillespie

Ladies' Aid Society to Meet at Millfield Church

Regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of Millfield M. Church will be held at the church on Thursday April 14. A short program will be provided by President Mrs Allan Chadwell. Members urged to attend.

Chauncey Ladies’ Aid Society of Millfield M Allan Chadwell

Flour distribution plan discussed in Chauncey meeting

Miss Peart French of Athens outlined a government flour distribution plan at Chauncey Village meeting. Each township will be a unit and exact distribution date awaits arrival. Public notice will follow once flour is available. The event also included a birthday tribute for Misses Alice Shears and Doris Smith and a farewell for Ray Pyle bound for Detroit.

Chauncey Peart French Athens Athens County Red Cross Miss French Max Wallace Alice Shears Doris Smith Ray Pyle Detroit William and Dwight Hartley Everett Ayers Thurston Stone Robert Smith Gladys Petitt Everett Smith Mra Charles Pyle W. Shears Virgil Rutter Charles Rutter Zeke Bert Julius Kozma Clarence Stem Charles William John Petitt Ger

Dover Township Notices and Local Social Roundup

The region shares funeral details for Margy Russell as well as illness reports for Dover Township official John Whasler. Farm changes include D. M. Sawyer buying the Withee farm north of town and Robert Smith moving to Glouster. Community groups postpone the Martha Bible Class meeting and prepare an April Faithful Circle session. Local schooling feeds Millfield children and Chauncey-Dover High stages an operetta.

Margy Fred Russell Church of Christ John Whasler Martha Bible Olive Brookins Faithful Circle Bible Class Wayne Snyder KK. E. Boudinot Dover ‘Township Southeastern Ohio Health Commissioners Athens Chamber of Commerce Hotel Berry Ohio Millfield Chauncey-Dover High School Jerry of Jericho Road Pauline Tracy Irene Shears Dorothy Gillispie J. R. Wade Columbus Cecil Hughes B. E. Carter Chauncey

Social Visit Notes From Local Families

Portland residents Mr. and Mrs. Perry Harbour and daughter Lucy visited Dam No. 21 with the Delaneys. Mrs. Jamies Lamp and Eliza from Stiversville spent the day with relatives. Robert McKelvey of Letart called on his parents Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Cleland and children from Chillicothe visited Mr. and Mrs. Bariwae and Mrs. B. S. Carney on Sunday.

Perry Harbour Lucy Parkersburg Marshall Delaney Dam No Jamies Lamp Eliza Stiversville Robert McKelvey Letart W. G. McKelvey Arthur Cleland Chillicothe Bari Wae B. S. Carney

Women Admit Ten Into Modern Woodmen Camp in Harrisonville

Harrisonville Modern Woodmen Camp on Dowington held a Thursday meeting March 31 with most members present. Nine candidates were conferred, seven of them women, marking the first female members admitted to the camp. Grange notes in Harrisonville show no major business. Local moves include Clint and Murl Douglas relocating to G. W. Ash’s home. others hosted Easter visits. Fishing and gardening dominate local chatter as L. P. Harmon reports catches totaling 13 inches across four fish including one 5 inch, one 4 inch, and two 2 inch specimens.

Dowington Grange Harrisonville Clint Douglas Downington G. W. Ash Murl Douglas Ella Douglas S. F. Howery L. P. Harmon

Local News Briefs From Asbury Area

Mr Walter Miller of Athens visits friends in town on Wednesday night. Mrs Addie Fish makes a business trip to Newark on Wednesday. Mr Coke Lawson plows in spring on Mrs J Jortneys farm. Mr and Mrs James Whaley of Albany visit Mrs Whaleys parents Mr and Mrs Joe Shular and daughter Edna on Sunday. Mr Raymond Jones of Canaan Ville spends Wednesday evening with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Buck.

Walter Miller Athens Addie Fish Newark Coke Lawson Jortney James Whaley Albany

Local Social Roundup With Nearby Families

Mr and Mrs Charley McGrath spent Wednesday evening with Mr and Mrs Nate Tucker and family. Mr Waldo Buck of Gaysville spent Thursday afternoon on his farm near Asbury. Miss Claudine and Clairse Fish spent Thursday night with Miss Blossom Buck.

Charley McGrath Nate Tucker Waldo Buck Gaysville Asbury

Amesville and area residents visit kin in week

Local social notes list numerous visits and gatherings across Amesville, Chauncey, Athens, Nelsonville, and surrounding areas. Household guests include families from Pontiac Michigan to Adrian Michigan, with several weddings, illness updates, and a store move announced for The Plains Robinson Store across from the post office.

Q 1121 and Q 623 Remedies Advertised for Neuritis

An advertisement promotes Q-1121 guaranteed relief for neuritis rheumatism arthritis sciatica and lumbago and cites Q-623 a specialist prescription praised by thousands. The offer claims a few doses stop pain and guarantees help, sold only at Quick's Cut Rate Store.

Quick’s Adv

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