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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1934
Page
2
Meigs County cut its total indebtedness by 107183.58 during 1933 amid tax shortfalls and relief demands. The report shows county debt at 754419.74 with per person share of 20.02. Villages and schools carry major shares while roads and sewer projects contribute to the totals.
Sheriff A O Tracy reports counterfeit five dollar bills are in circulation in Pomeroy and nearby areas. Local merchants received several bogus notes on Saturday and authorities are tracing the source with federal notice. The forgeries are highly convincing with subtle paper texture and slightly darker printing. Citizens fear more counterfeit bills remain in circulation.
Funeral service for E. P. Pickens a former Racine resident died Friday at his daughter Verda Musgrave's home in East Springfield was held Sunday at the Racine Baptist Church Rev John Pickens of New York a son delivered the sermon He died from a stroke and is survived by a sister two brothers two daughters and one son
Middleport mayor J. E. Harley orders all dogs and chickens kept at home to protect gardens and public safety. County health authorities will assist in enforcement due to hydrophobia risks.
Paul C. Jones and his son-in-law C. C. Washington visited Middleport on Saturday night and returned Sunday to Spriggs West Virginia. Jones said his wife's health prevents a return home for now. The couple stayed with Mrs. Washington's parents on Fisher Avenue.
Middleport residents returned from Columbus while others visited in Columbus and Huntington. Jean White was ill in McMillan Hospital Charleston with Dan and Judson White staying nearby for family reasons. Emma Jean Smith and Emma Catharine Grant spent the weekend with family in Columbus.
Mrs Anne Epptein spent the weekend at her home and returned to Columbus. Miss Mary Virginia Haning went to Athens to stay with her parents for several weeks. She was accompanied by Mr Dana Tracy and family and Mrs A O Tracy. Latrelia Schoenleb, a local grocer, has been confined to his home for the past week with a serious illness.
Middleport Rotary Club officers for the ensuing year are President D. C. Miller, Vice President M. W. Essex, Secretary Geo. C. Schaaf, Treasurer Max Roller, and Directors R. H. Rawlings and Harry Barnes.
A county notice reports a humorous parking mix up at Court and Second Street where a no parking sign was used by a horse and wagon. The sheriff’s space remained occupied while the animal was tethered to the sign, illustrating a lighthearted sign confusion.
Leland Saxon of Middleport was seriously injured in an auto crash on Butternut Avenue Sunday. He was taken to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis after a head wound. Driver Laverne Huntsinger had minor injuries and was arrested but released on bond.
Mrs Leona Nickels and Mrs Mary Kelp from Jacksonville visited Racine with Mr and Mrs Ed Reese. James Jiiden visited Marietta. Guild of the Methodist Church meets Tuesday afternoon. Miss Jean Mallory from Pomeroy stayed with her grandmother Mrs Ed Mallory. Mrs Charlies McNickels leaves for Parkersburg to visit relatives. Mrs J B French and Mrs Lena Gorslin return to Akron after two weeks with Janie Gorslin and Mrs JAllan Jiiden. Revival services by Rev John P Lewis of Kentucky end. Mr and Mrs H Hall and son Joe of Springfield visited. Mr and Mrs Harold Weatherhoist and sons visited Emma Jividen.
William F. Salmon was granted a divorce from Lydia J. Salmon in common pleas court on Saturday. The suit, filed on grounds of cruelty and gross neglect of duty, was not contested and resulted in a dissolution of the marriage.
H L Saunders 24 son of E W Saunders and Edith Mulford 17 daughter of Harvey Mulford, both of Cheshire, obtained a marriage license in probate court Saturday and were joined in matrimony by Justice of Peace J W McCullough.
Doug Branch of Syracuse was arrested Saturday night in an alleged intoxicated condition by Marshal Harold Duckworth. He was taken to the county jail pending a hearing before Mayor Fred Shumway of Syracuse. Lyle Chapman of Mulberry Avenue was also arrested Saturday night on an intoxication charge.
Mrs Elizabeth Hartinger travels to Cleveland for a Federation of Women's Clubs convention. While there she plans to visit relatives.
Mrs. Mary M Folden was honored at a dinner hosted by daughter Ruth Davis with guests including Mrs. Lillie Nelson of Midway and Mrs. Pilea Sidenstricker of Langsville. The piece notes gifts sent, family visits, and a historic coin collection.
Thomas Hickenbaugh, county manager of the Federal Re employment Service, attended the registration of unemploy ed men of Troy Township at the townhouse in Coolville on Friday. Several local residents and nearby families were noted in visits and social events around the area.
Rutland April 16. Dr. Deem remains ill though visited by a Parkersburg brother. Miss Helen Parett and Miss Kathleen McGhee travel to Columbus and Chillicothe. CCC camp returnees Forrest McCann and Claud Delaney. Music Club hosts annual party at K of P Hall. Numerous family visits include Jividen, Grimes, Haley, Chase, and Smith households. Dramatic Club presents The Rock in Nelsonville. Rev. Williams returns after revival at Christian Church. Sixth Grade class plans party April 20 at R P Hall.
Corning P T A plans to end its program with an officers election tonight at the high school auditorium. James Horwell and H C Hearing will speak. The school orchestra will conduct the musical program. SAPREED RITES TODAY Mrs George Safreed funeral services held at Redtown Church today at 2 pm. Burial in Russell Cemetery near Jacksonville. MOTHER IS RECOVERING Mrs W W Bryson reports her mother Mrs C M Clark improving after illness in Kitanning.
The Orpha and Priscilla Classes of the M E Church held a lunch and cake sale at the Hotel Gordon business room last Saturday afternoon and evening, raising 43.
A birthday dinner was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. Cox in Carbondale for Mr. Cox who turned seventy six. Numerous relatives and friends attended from nearby towns including Columbus Wellston Athens Philo Carbondale and Logan.
Community members in Glouster are asked to attend a meeting at the American Legion Hall tonight at 7 30 asking business and professional men to participate in forming a local baseball team for the season.
Two Trimble Township residents died over the weekend in Glouster. Ellis Halbert aged 2, son of Mr and Mrs John Halbert, was found dead in his bed from heart leakage. Funeral set for Wednesday at Hollister U B Church. August Mackey aged 67 died suddenly at Redtown home after two years of ill health. Survived by wife and nine children. funeral Tuesday at Finnish Church Redtown.
Mrs. Thomas Hemsley Mrs. Harry Vaughn Mrs. William Embrey Mrs. William Lawson Mrs. William Zimmer Mrs. 8. B. Underwood Mrs. Vern Lamborn and Mrs. Carl McLain attended the annual convention of District 11 Pythian Sisters held with Athenian Temple Athens Friday afternoon and night. Next year the convention will be with Glouster Temple No. 560 in this city in April or May with date to be announced.
Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe laxative to relieve chronic constipation and torpor of the liver. Promotes pleasant taste and mild action with sugar coating. Claims helps dark breath and headaches. urges trial for 60 cents.
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