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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1932
Page
2
Meigs County growers may see higher prices for early produce if lingering cold forecasts reduce yields. Worries persist about damage to early crops though some plans to replant mitigate losses. Local expert G W Kestner doubts widespread harm and predicts revised prices and steady markets.
Medical warning lists symptoms of gall bladder issues including fatigue and digestive discomfort. It mentions possible inflammation and suggests seeking professional guidance for diagnosis and treatment.
Travel between St Louis and the Nation's Capital via the direct scenic National Trail surveyed by George Washington. Enjoy frequent schedules and lowest rates now, with comfort on Capitol Greyhound Bus. Depot.
A man named Zeiner doubts a diamond he received from a jeweler ring misfit. An out of town dealer replaced a missing stone with a new diamond, but Zeiner cannot confirm if the gem belonged in his ring or if it was swapped. The original stone’s owner suggests it came from Zeiner’s ring two or three years ago.
W A Compton, county commissioner, denied leading a Republican faction in Pomeroy April 11. He said he would avoid factional politics while serving the county and state. J W McCullough, chairman of the directing group, also denied Compton's leadership.
The Men and Mrs O W Williams returned home Wednesday night after staying in Portamouth due to her ill brother. Mrs KK Hanley of Gloucester attended the Legion auxiliary conference in Pomeroy. Vera Ballard and son Jimmy from Indiana visit relatives. Mrs Lucy Grant Boggess in Kansas City for time, attended Mrs Lucy Grant’s wedding and plans to return by May. Mrs Allen White travels toward Winton after learning of cousin Mrs Bundy Wilcox’s death in Michigan. The body was brought to Vinton for burial.
The service for W Bert Shite was conducted by Rev Geerg Jonneon of Mia with Rev JORR Bet and others in attendance. Many family members and local figures including Richars Hovis J A Wile C 9 Fister and PI D were noted among those present in a line of mourners.
A prerelease screening of the play Up in the Air at Middleport High draws 154 attendees including two prominent business figures. Director Miss Keone says the cast met standard professional rehearsal marks and delivered confident performances for local youngsters.
More than 156 members of the local American Legion Auxiliary gathered in Pomeroy for a Tuesday holiday meeting. Mrs Roscoe Fowler reported that the Tenth District conference drew a large turnout, marking one of the district’s best attended events.
The Middleport Recreational League plans a Monday April 2 opener at the high school grounds per league president Charles McMaster. In Pomeroy the same date notes Hull v. Smith filed in common pleas court seeking 142 for wages. A marriage license was issued to Gerald Kirk 25 of Columbus and Kathryn Cartwright 14 of Vinten.
Pomeroy voters away during primaries may obtain absent veteran ballots by applying to the board of elections. Clerk F. K. Fugate announced the measure yesterday.
Pomeroy April 14. Judge C Peoples traveled to Gallipolia to open the April term of the Gallia County Common Pleas Court. He was asked to preside owing to the absence of Judge W R White who held court in Portsmouth all last week and was expected to remain there this week.
Pomery youth 14 involved as city and village groups clash over a local incident. Tense talks and a fight company plan to meet amid rising inflammation and community tensions.
Wedding news from Middieport reports Miss Lacy Grant married Chartee Morman Beara of Kaneas City on Saturday. The ceremony was held in a transformed room with an altar and floral backdrop. The couple, honeymooning in New Orleans, will reside at 6100 Catalina after May 1.
Kenneth Laudermill and Wilbur Thaxton two of the five boys taken on a freight train were escorted across the river by Deputy Hank Young and bid farewell. The Charleston juvenile court sent for the others but would not take Laudermill and Thaxton due to age. They were released toward their hometown of Clakeston with advice not to return.
The Literary Club met at Mrs B Stout's Fisher Avenue Wednesday afternoon with good attendance. Mrs Sherman presided. Mrs Miller read Spain's Enchanted Sales discussing Spanish possessions. Miss Besa Sanborn presented Spanish ballads. Next meeting set for Mrs C F Dutton's Lincoln Street home.
Emily B. Stener of Lancaster received 1600 dollars of the 25000 sought from Giles Smith of Langaville Ohio by a Columbus jury in Judge Dana F. Reynolds court yesterday. She testified to injuries she suffered July 27 1930 in a collision at Canal Winchester.
Harvey Jones of Columbus and Charles Jones of Loulaville arrived today to be with their father W. F. Jones who is seriously ill from uremic poisoning. Mrs. William Rossiter and daughter Patay of Barberton are also in attendance.
Grace Guild members to host a supper at the parish box this evening. Mrs Marcia Hotateller’s bridge club met Wednesday. Charleston visitors stay with Miss Geneve Moore on Mar Street. Local social rounds include Leo Byrne and Kathryn Bramiage families visiting, and a birthday anniversary party at Ceri Bramiage’s home. The Miseryville PTA met Tuesday. Relatives attend Rose Clifton’s funeral Tuesday afternoon in Indiana.
A local wag links the town Antiq uity on the Ohio River above Racine to a boom era when boat building and mining thrived. Inscriptions and a carved Indian cat on a rock near the river allegedly date to Fort Duquesne era, later faded by time.
Mrs. Thom as J. Donnelly wife of a Columbus labor leader appeals for help locating the Virginia town from which her grandfather John Allenworth hailed. She recalls his Virginia origin and a fatal accident near Rock Springs when Middleport men searched a well hoping to verify the family story.
The readable text mentions figures associated with reform movements and a messenger sent to a destination. It references an elder Allems- Worls and a revolutionary sonder with hints of Amy reformation. The fragmentary OCR suggests a historical communications context without clear dates or events.
Local United Spanish War veterans plan a winter reception in Cleveland hosted by Commander-in-Chief George BR. Lann. A banquet is set for April 2 at the Hotel Wintec with likely participation from notable veterans including Dagest Thesssece and others associated with the Seventh Regiment.
The Ohio Anti-Saloon League plans a series of talks next Sunday with speakers including P. McNaught and Rev. T M Hare urging voters to participate on primary Day. Meetings are set at First Methodist Episcopal, Christian, Methodist Protestant and Presbyterian churches with various schedules.
New York reports Hiner Lusitania salvage expedition sails for England to recover money jewelry and gold bars valued at 6 098. Outages ing 1 00 pearl necklace owned by a wealthy New York woman.
An advertisement extols a new stomach and constipation remedy named Wick’s Cut Rete Aly. It promises relief from digestive troubles and urges immediate trial, claiming the medicine restores health and well being with simple steps and swift effects.
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