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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1934
Page
5
County dairy men plan a 7 30 p m meeting at the Courthouse in Pomeroy to study methods for marketing county milk. George W J Cox of the Ohio Milk Marketing Commission will speak on producer distributor and consumer protections and university research shaping Ohio dairy policy.
In Meigs County a code of fair practices is expected to be adopted to cover the dairy industry, outlining standards and guidelines for producers, distributors, and retailers to ensure fair treatment and quality.
Pomeroy village leaders face a range of proposals for a new traffic ordinance as they plan to pass it once Main Street parking lots open. Proposals include parallel parking on Main Street, total parking ban, and time limits. An eight day old Mt. Carmel baby of Mr and Mrs Homer Circle died Thursday noon with burial at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Employees stock shelves at the new state liquor store in Pomeroy. Manager John Kent says the opening date has not been set but the store is expected to be open by the first of next week.
Rev. F I Gardner returns from a two week evangelistic run in Trimble and will resume regular appointments at his church this Sunday. Several local residents, including Oliver Wendell Holmes and Miss Houston, interact with Middleport schools and area visitors as others plan trips to Cincinnati and Columbus. Aged resident Mrs Charlotte Burnell, 88, leaves Middleport for Columbus to live with a niece.
Middleport Heath Methodist E Bible School Rainbow Class members were hosted by Miss Mary Louise Stephenson and brother Will on South Third Avenue for a social evening after a business session. Refreshments were served. Next meeting with Miss Frances Bowen on Chestnut Street Wednesday night May 23.
Middleport community stages comical country cousins presented by Philathea Women of the Church of Christ on Thursday night at the Senior High School Auditorium. Coalport PTA sponsors the event with cast member Mrs H B Curd also part of the Coalport PTA. The production features Mrs Lewis Burford Mrs H B Curd Mrs Sidney Pickens and others.
Puzzle clues list scattered terms and definitions across multiple fields including geography aviation and language. The page mixes numbers with cryptic hints, asking for a historic feat and various word answers, ending with a long vertical list of vocabulary clues.
Meigs County car dealers anticipate a record April with new automobile sales approaching 60 to 70 units. The clerk of courts office reports rising totals indicating this month may top any single April in years. dealers see strong demand across the county.
Ro bert Warner of Mulberry Avenue displayed a brass Belgian coin minted in 1665 at The Messenger office in Meigs County. Other claimed early Liberty pennies include a 1794 piece owned by Branch Fleming and coins dated 1435 and 1838 alleged by Lizzie Sheets.
Mr and Mrs J W Askren longtime Middleport residents with Bellefontaine Construction Company ties depart Thursday for Marietta where Mr Askren will oversee road work The completion of State Route No 7 near Middleport has been delayed The Askrens plan to return to Middleport at a later date
Reverend L. T. Spencer will preach at 10 30 Sunday at the New England Presbyterian Church with Sunday school at 9 30 led singing by J Grosvenor. Special songs by the Helping Hands Class and a quartet Gould Marquis. O O Bryson is superintendent. Spencer to visit biweekly.
The text warns of prominent excitement disruption and radical change today under a moon aspect. Born on this date may face upheaval yet gain public prominence. notable nativity Edgar Stillman Kelly, composer, is cited.
Trimble Church of Christ wraps up a two week revival with tonight and Sunday services. Mc Arthur Church quartet and pastor O W Williams provide music tonight before baptismal service. Sunday 10 30 a m Pastor G B Courtney speaks on Kingdom Consciousness. Fred I Gardner closes with My Heavenly Record. Nelsonville church minister Rev Stricker spoke last night. Choirs contributed, eight converts reported. Chauncey Greens Run Bible School 9 30 a m worship led by lay members. Chauncey orchestra offers 30 minute program at 10 o clock. Taylor Ridge Church holds service at 2 p m with pastor presiding. Millfield notes Dr C N Sanders and H O McDaniel attended Athens County Club banquet Thursday.
The Rev. R. P. Fitch of The Plains Church of the Nazarene lists Sunday schedule with 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 preaching on The Goodness of Sunday School and 7:30 p.m. services. A Young People's meeting at 7 and midweek prayer at 7:30 Wednesday. Public invited.
Ralphin Sanders ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Fred Sanders suffered the loss of the ends of his first two fingers on his left hand while using a corn cutter. The Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ will hold a meeting and quilting party at the church tonight.
A group of friends and neighbors gathered at Elsie Nailer’s home on Wednesday night for a surprise birthday celebration. The event featured gifts, games, music, and dancing for entertainment.
Health ad claims Kellogg Art Bran supplies balk and vitamin B to ease constipation and iron for the blood. It compares bulk to leafy vegetables and urges two tablespoons daily with meals for chronic cases, advising a doctor if relief fails. Product shown in red and green Kellogg package from Battle Creek.
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