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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1932

Page

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Dynamiting Fish in Meigs County Streams Reported

Pomeroy correspondent notes evidence that illegal dynamiting of fish occurs in Meigs County streams. Game Warden Clark and Meigs County Fish and Game Club plan action to curb the practice, with reports of anglers from Athens County involved and discussions of stream closures on Leading Creek and tributaries.

Meigs County Pomeroy Meigs _ County Clark Athens Conservatons Commission Neust Leading Creek Rutland Division of “Conservation du Declarin

Jenkins and Foster Race A Concern for May Primary

The piece argues Congressman Tom Jenkins deserves votes for reelection, noting he made no pledges in the past race against Foster and has served continuously. It asserts long tenure can prove beneficial to constituents and the nation, urging support in the upcoming primary.

Jenkins Foster Tom Jenkins Congress

Government furloughs and applications in Washington

Notices warn that funds for government positions must be in Washington by April 30. Information from the office states application blanks are available and may be collected there before the deadline. So far three applicants have been sent to Washington with more expected. fee stated as ten dollars per application, total possible aid four dollars per case.

Pomeroy Washington, D Bremler Washington

Rally on Exchange Saturday Draws Youth and Investors

A terse report notes a Saturday rally on the exchange featuring youths and investors. It mentions attendance by multiple groups and signals concern over market activity and public interest, with authorities urging orderly participation.

Bond Market Moves Higher in Past Week

New York reports rising bond prices as investors shift sentiment after the Federal Reserve signals a possible rate pause. Government securities gains outweighed some losses in a week of mixed activity, with Treasury notes and certificates seeing notable moves.

New York Po —&H Federal Reserve Uber Treasury

Origin of Hoytown Revealed by Pomeroy Resident

Delbert Welker explains Hoytown name origin in Meigs County. Hamlet lies on Pomeroy Athens Road in Bedford Township southeast corner, named after L J Huxon’s farm. Earlier residents, merchants, and post office route shifts are noted along with local figures like Walliant Smith and Delbert Weber.

L. DB Uwest Pomeroy Meigs County Delbert Welker Hoytown Pomerot Athens Bedford L. J Hux Unah Nelson F David Welker Mens County Cerus Juma Castle Staromath Hemloch Ieconers Walliant Smith Bedford Delbert Weber Shota Pomera Lincoln Siemff

Woman dies after attack by roommate at Portsmouth hospital

Ethel Marrs, 48, formerly of Portsmouth, died after a presumed attack by her inmate roommate at Que Hospital for Bpsiens et Gallipois. Rose Buys, 41 of Cleveland, stated to authorities she was not responsible and may not recall the incident.

Portsmouth Pomeroy Que Hospital Bpsiens Et Gallipois Yepert G. Hiner Ethel Marrs Portsa Sre Epueptc

Local Jottings Include Release, Kidnap Claim, and Community News

A mixed local column reports FPUMEROY Apr 3 release from jail, wage-funding for a fine, and a recent conviction on charges of libelation and disturbing the peace. Sheriff Tracy responds to a home incident near Athens regarding a missing 13 year old later found safe. Community notices cover a Port Myers homecoming, a birthday gathering for HL Cunings, and various neighbors visiting relatives and planning trips, with school examinations and promotions for Darwin students noted.

Meaierin Ant Syracuse Ha Sang County Olwets cPat Gromm Stowe Syrans weTimus Tracy Air Frank Throck Morton Athens Bown

Point Pleasant Dredges Boost River Trade Boom

Boat building in Point Pleasant surges with two dredges nearing completion the Captain Meriwether Lewis and the Captain William Clark. Tests show the Meriwether Lewis meets requirements and exceeds expectations with 10 mph in poor water and a 4000 ton per hour dredge pump performance. Both ships will aid river channel work on the Mississippi and support broader river trade revival.

Point Pleasant Pomergs Meriwether Lewis Starietta, Manufacturing Company Willam Clark United States Wiliam Clerk Itas

Yeier Aged Man Dies in Pomero y Community

Yeier, an aged resident of Pomers, died after a long illness at home in Creag. He was the son of Jacob and Mary Goechter, survived by his wife and an adopted daughter. He leaves two sisters in Pomero and Chicago and brothers in Pomero. The funeral arrangements were not fully listed in the notice.

Dueehner Uwe Bore Stare Pomeroy Glomhaee Teeneng Creag W.vaidlovwes Hiness Douie Preumenta Acgaraing Jacop Mary Goechter West Wire Pauah Feves Frank Faugate Pomeros Jesu Dari Chicago Solan George Giecaner Pomerc

Arts Concert by Junior Musicians Slated for Tuesday

A list of local Junior Musicians from Middleport will perform Tuesday evening in a Petite Concert directed by Morna. The performers include Je Moller Fae nie Blanche Haproestahl Edin Bean Mayme Hainer Powell Chapman Litian Stuer Lagise Grint and many others with additional guests from nearby towns.

Middleport Agr Je Moller Blanche Haproestahl Edin Bean Mayme Hainer Powell Sthel Chapman Margaret Gabres Tae

Two Deaths Reported Saturday in City and Barberton

Two deaths were reported Saturday morning. Mrs. Charles Thomas, a former resident of Hudson Street in Middleport, died Friday afternoon in Cincinnati. burial set at Afmersville with services for her husband and daughter Mrs. Ginn and a granddaughter. George Shield, 7, died at his daughter’s home in Barberton, born in Apple Grove. survived by wife, two brothers, a sister, and a daughter.

Charles Thomas George Phielis Pass Pars George Shield Barberton Apple Grote Wie Tan Ortty Leturl E W Miter Park Kersburg Wil Chepman Letart Todas

Dog Killed In Accident At Town Road Site

Estella Houter files petition in Fridasianst Court seeking damages for a dog killed while being chased by a vehicle. The driver claims the animal ran under a wire and caused the crash, with medical bills and repairs referenced.

Estella Houter Seaze Ani Ste Tesar Tredes Tom

Three Plays Presented by Senior Class Observe Junior Audience

At Rox Aprité a large group attended three plays shown to the senior class of Pomero junior high. Comments noted on the unusual rehearsal and staging as the trio of one act works were performed for the students.

Senor Pomero

Pomeroy High Edges Racine In Extra Inning

In Syracuse on April 23 Pomeroy High defeated Racine 4 to 2 in an extra inning contest. Ragged hitting and errors marked the game as both teams struggled offensively before the decisive inning.

Pomeroy High Pomeroy Waren Ingheel Syracuse

Local School Honors Athletes and Ballot Plans Spark at Pomeroy

Pomeroy honors boys and girls basketball players with awards as the school presents three trophies from a recent season. Recipients include Bruno Prero Dey Winebrenner Fred Cron and Violet Roush among others. County ballots, large in size, will be used in upcoming elections. In Middleport, Beve Lue Durst dies at home after a life noted in community notices.

Bos Pomeroy Crazy Derathe Ebersbach Harriet Hun Net Precsor Violet Roush Ahiee Cohen Dela Schwartzneger Bruno Prero Dey Winebrenner Fred Cron Tis Dye Edere Guinier Bil Grueses Tropiins

Recalls Famous Man Ro George H and Jude Wreat Record In Church

Megs County birthplaces noted figures since 1819. Rev. Thes J Edwards recalls George H Geyer valedictorian in a ten member class. Geyer earned interstate and regional oratorical honors in 1890s, later a pastor in Columbus. Death struck at the start of his promising career.

George H Jude Wreat Poneray Megs County Thes. J. Eawards Lower Syracuse Boston Theological University George H. Geyer Geyer Minneapolis Oba Avon Columbus King Avenue Edwards Pomeroys Ptet Columbus Mys Joba Geya Dormer Pomeroy

Mee y at Falts Home Event Sparks Woman’s Club Group Reports

The Philadelphie Women of the Church of Christ met Friday evening at Mrs E B Falz home. Group 7 led by Amy S gathered for light refreshments and social time. Ward Miller spoke of farming. a marriage ceremony by Rev Warres was to be held in Letart later that afternoon.

Chaeles H. End Efsie EL Miller Pertiend Ward Letart Warres

Woman Allegedly Throws Newborn Into Furnace Reported

Police and sheriff deputies accompany Mrs Anna Berso to Lima Hospital after she allegedly tossed her newborn into a furnace. Hospital staff treated the infant with unknown prognosis as authorities investigated the incident in Akron.

Akron Mila Anna Berso Ara Limave Hospital

Birthday Pupils Share April 23 at Central School

Two birthday children born on Saturday April 23 attend Central School in adjacent grades. Fifth grader Earl Watsons and sixth grader Ma Katherine Simonton from East Side Screg and Central School are noted as classmates who may pursue education together through high school and college, with Dallas Nester and James Person also mentioned.

Central School Earl Watsons Ma Kathering Simonton Aphll East Side Screg Dallas Nester James Person

Student Organ Recital Scheduled in Music Hall

Marcel a Horn from Athens is set to present an organ recital Wednesday night April 27 in Aluse Hall Auditorium. The program is arranged under Prof A R Eresze with Alpha Gamma Delta and Eu gen Organ installations noted.

Marcel Athens At & A Aluse Hall Ohio Universit Aeepo Faresborg Alpha Gamma Delta Cresset Eugen Lancret A. R Eresze

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