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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1938

Page

10

Consolidated Chemical to Market Pomeroy Salt Plant Calcium Chloride

Perry Ford leads a new Consolidated Chemical Corporation venture to prepare and sell calcium chloride from Pomeroy Bend. The Graycliff Building in Kerrs Run is being repaired for grinding and bagging of product sourced from four local salt firms. The office is in Columbus with storage and shipping planned in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Consolidated Chemical Corporation Consolidated Chemical Corp Graycliff Chemical Co Kerrs Run Galt Perry Ford Columbus Ford National Society of Professional Engineers State Board of Registration of Professional Engineers Graycliff S. Third St Excelsior Salt Co Pomeroy Salt Corporation Minersville Ohio River Salt Co Mason City W. Va Salt Mason

Mustard and Camphor Guaranteed to End Pain

Gallaher’s Drug Store promotes Skoot as a home remedy for rheumatic, lumbago, and neuritis pains. The liquid contains mustard and camphor and is applied externally. A large bottle costs only a few cents and money back guaranteed if one or two applications fail.

Gallaher’s Court Bt Iiment

Western School Area To Vote on Tax May 3

Special election in the Western Rural School District set for May 3 seeks a three mill levy for two years. School board members listing are Roy Anderson A E Barton Oren Hugg F A Miller and Ben N Powell. District covers Rutland Village Rutland Township and Salem Township.

Pomeroy Western Rural Roy Anderson A. E. Barton Oren Hugg F. A. Miller Ben N. Powell Rutland Village Rutland Township Salem Township

Columbia High Earns Place on Approved State List

After an initial disapproval due to small enrollment Columbia High School in Columbia Township, Meigs County, was reinspected and officially approved as a first grade high school. Local officials and boards lobbied for reconsideration, noting Columbia’s strong scholastic record including four Meigs County firsts in state scholarship tests last spring.

C. W. Howell State Department of Education Columbia Township Meigs County State Department Columbia

Mrs Duskey Dies of Heart Attack in Racine

Mrs. Gibbie Duskey, 68, died suddenly Tuesday at her Racine home from a heart attack after a period of illness. She worked as a clerk at the Cross Store in Racine for years and is survived by a daughter Mrs. Herbert Danish of Hamilton, two sisters Mrs. Katie Cherrington of California and Mrs. Edith Swanson of Independence Kansas, and two brothers C O Miles and Howard Miles, both of Racine.

Pomeroy Gibbie Duskey Racine Duskey Cross Store Herbert Danish Hamilton Katie Cherrington California Edith Swanson Independence Kansas C. O. Miles Howard Miles

Third son arrives for Crews family in Dixie

A 10-pound son named Walter Edward was born to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Crews of Dixie West Virginia on April 5. This is their third son and the child is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith of Rutland.

Rutland Thomas Crews Dixie W. Va Walter Edward Walter Smith George Reynolds Chas. Ludwig Middleport DeVinney Guy Reynolds Childers Anna Margaret Wiley Nina Bland Akron Margaret Houdashelt Minersville Harry Houdashelt Grant Street C. O. Fisher Canton Laura Saunders Massillon Daisie Saunders Chester Frances Curtis Columbus S. Third Ave John Curtis Lawrence Curtis Fort Laramie Ruth Rothrock Marshall College H. A. Rothrock Rothrock Jean Hanna E. L. McCarty New York Central Railroad

Miss Maxine Mankin Fractured Arm After Skating Fall

Miss Maxine Mankin sustained a fractured arm after falling while skating at the New Villa on Tuesday evening.

Middleport Maxine Mankin New Villa

Mrs Clarence Ebersbach Joins Daughter in Gal lipolis

Mrs. Clarence Ebersbach traveled to Gallipolis to be with her daughter Ruth Ebersbach Helrich and her new granddaughter born Tuesday. Archeologists note Maya civilization lasted at least 2300 years, citing temple-building differences from earliest to latest structures.

Middleport Clarence Ebersbach Gallipolis Lloyd Helrich Ruth Ebersbach

Snappy Numbers To Feature Annual Jacket Band Concert

The Slim Jacket High School Band presents its annual concert on Friday in Middleport. Gordon Harris directs the 42 piece group with soloists and surprises on the program. Guest soloist Jord A Bayless from Gallia HS will play clarinet selections. The Senior Band roster lists musicians across woodwinds brass and percussion with Bill Root leading a march.

Middleport Gordon Harris Bill Root Jord A. Bayless Gallipolis H. S Robert Snider Ruth Hamilton Louise Sauer Jean Ebersbach Shirley Duerr Eva Mae Fugate Lois Bailey Marion Fugate Mildred Ann Wise Sara Jane Fisher John Snider Gene Harris Bob Schmoll Jack Smith Anna Margaret Hayes Jack Abbott Mary J. Bailey Lenore Bingham Chester Rice Lewis Durst John Dil

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Activities

Bethany M. E. Church Queen Esther class hosts social at Lillie Coates home on Lincoln Hill with devotions for Holy Week and plans for a May 3 lunch for Federated Church Women of America. Carrier Yeager package prize awarded by A. H. Fisher. Local social notes mention visits and recoveries including Thomas Potts in Huntington and Lucian Casto improving after an auto accident.

Pomeroy Thomas Potts Huntington Stanley Bass Monkey Run Glen Wallace Edward McElfresh John Chase Marvin McElfresh Pleasant W. H. Ebersbach Butternut Avenue Marietta Lucian Casto

Tax Worries City St John N B

St John plans to convert its temporary employer tax collection system into a permanent measure as the current arrangement nears expiration. The move aims to ensure ongoing revenue until a new framework is adopted.

ST. John N. B City of

Middleport Social Notes and Alumni Events Update

Middleport hosts include Miss Sarah Jane Fisher entertaining the Lucky Thirteen Club on Second Ave with ten members planning an Easter party and a hamburger fry for several neighbors. Other items cover Shakespeare seniors gathering at Miss Mary Baker’s and plans for a May 6 Pavlish concert and May 28 alumni banquet in Middleport.

Middleport Sarah Jane Fisher Lucky Thirteen Club Second Ave Martha Peggy Robson Jean Betty Jo Roush Doris Mary Jean Bailey Kathryn Hennesy Betty Becker

Bits of Blarney to Grace Hollister High Stage

Hollister on Wednesday night April 20 the operetta Bits of Blarney will be presented by Hollister High School glee clubs. Cast includes Betty Rothery Andy Shaffer Lowell Call Cora Shepard Dick Skinner Mary Jane Mingus Doris Davis accompan ist Margaret A Verba director Miss Linda Turner.

Hollister Hollister High School Betty Rothery Andy Shaffer Lowell Call Cora Shepard Dick Skinner Mary Jane Mingus Doris Davis Margaret A. Verba Linda Turner J.T Greens Powell PTA Panama Hollister U. B Adison Rowland Bartlett William Hodgson, Jr Ann Rowland Letha Marietta Albert Berg Harry Rankin Shadyside Sam Bickley Barberton John Sweeney, Jr Garnet Peter Verba Ann Margaret Roanoke C. O. Nichols

Miner Turns Wood Carver After Injury

Lindsay Gann, a veteran miner from Oildale California, was injured in an automobile accident and spent months in hospital. While recovering he took up wood carving and became highly skilled, choosing carving as his new profession and leaving mining as an avocation. Taxes paid by Class 1 railways of the United States in 1935 totaled 236,944,985 dollars.

Oildale Cal Lindsay Gann United States

Carpenter Grange to Host Friday Meeting with PWA Education

Carpenter Columbia Grange invites the public to a Friday evening program featuring Hillbilly music, group singing, a Lum and Abner reading, a vocal solo, educational films, and demonstrations from Middleport police and fire departments. Howard C. Hull will lead a Q and A with Mr. Cooper, district director of adult education.

Carpenter Columbia Grange PWA Meigs County Gene Wyatt Eggner Middleport Abner William G. Kesterson Pomeroy

Social Notes From Bashan Area and Surroundings

Bashan Darsel Reibel took seventh graders to Mari etta for a pioneer pageant. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Hayman hosted family visits and gatherings with several relatives in Long Bottom, Columbus, Reedsville, and Parkersburg. An orchid plant note and various visits to Charleston and Athens are mentioned along with hospital plans.

Rock Springs Arthur Orr Roland Torrence Nelson Torrence Reedsville Wayne Powell Portland Kenneth Slater S. A. McCullough Columbus Roy McCullough Edward Frecker Sharon Estell S. G. Circle Carmel Norman Rose A. H. Bailey Minnie Orr Northwest Territory Athens

Final Pomeroy Beautification Committee meeting set for Friday

The final Pomeroy Beautification Committee meeting before clean up week will be held Friday evening at city hall. Reports on work phases will be heard. A parade Monday evening will form at 6 45 at the high school with Virgil Campbell inviting all local businesses to participate.

Pomeroy Virgil Campbell

Establish Playground For Pomeroy Children

POMEROY Fourth Ward residents and the street department completed grading and fencing on a village owned lot on W Main St to establish a playground for local children.

Pomeroy W. Main St

Dr. Skinner Addresses High School Assembly

Dr. A. V. C. Skinner gave an impressive talk to Middleport high school students during a morning convocation. Supt. M. W. Essex announced that all Middleport schools would be closed for Good Friday observances.

Dr. Skinner Middleport A. V.C. Skinner Supt. M. W. Essex

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