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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1933

Page

4

Meigs Relief Program Delayed Yet Temporary Aid Continues

Meigs County welfare director J H Grate announced temporary relief in the form of 1 25 work orders will continue while a definite plan is worked out. State relief official Dayton H Frost missed a Pomeroy meeting, delaying broader plans and a Sunday session was planned. Orders will be issued in Middleport and Pomeroy to those approved by local relief committees.

Pomeroy J. H. Grate Meigs County Dayton H. Frost State Relief Commission Grate Frost Middleport

Cost 85 Cents To Put Rheumatic Cripple Back To Work Again

An advertisement claims Allenru relieves rheumatic pain in 48 hours by removing uric acid poisons from the body. It stakes a money back guarantee if pain does not lift after 48 hours and promotes 85 cent bottles from Quick's Cut Rate Store or other druggists.

Allenru Quick Patna Ady

Rev H L Henthorne Accepts Charleston Pastorate

Rev H L Henthorne, current pastor of the Simpson M E church, will deliver his last sermon here and transfer to Charleston West Virginia in a posts exchange with Rev Mansee. The move, approved by the district superintendent, promises a salary increase of 330 dollars and follows the Charleston minister’s wish to join the Ohio Conference.

Moral Learn Typing POMEROY Probation Officer Appointment

A Pomeroy report notes probation officer appointment by Probate Judge A. McCullough is foreseen. Local politician F. C. Beards says he nearly secured the post, recounting a test where he admitted no typing skill but vowed to learn. He was told much work was backlog and could not wait.

Pomeroy A. McCullough F. C Fotsy) Beards Beards

Estate division predicted after executor resignation

Expect Division of property in the Wyatt G Plantz estate to beneficiaries named in the late banker will. C B Gillilan resigned as executor and F C Crow appointed administrator, following report on page 9 of The Messenger.

Pomeroy Wyatt G. Plantz C. B. Gillilan F.C. Crow the Messenger

Feenay Bennett Post discusses garden land donation plans

Feenay Bennett Post of the American Legion met in the legion hall for a regular meeting and social hour. They talked about expanding gardening activities as more land is expected to be donated and urged attendance at the Eighth District Conference in Gallipolis next Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ross Wise announce the birth of a son born April 26, with grandparents Elizabeth Thompson and Mrs Charles Wise Sr of Middleport.

Middleport Feenay Bennett Post American Legion Legion Hall Eighth District Gallipolis Ross Wise South Third Avenue Elizabeth Thompson Charles Wise

Racine Graduation Week Banquet Held at High School

The Annual Junior-Senior banquet was held Wednesday evening at the Racine high school auditorium with thirty-four graduates as guests of honor. Commencement exercises are planned for Friday evening at the same venue.

Racine

Four Actions Filed In Court of Meigs

Four suits recently filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court are: Keller as executor of Mary A Baker estate seeks judgment for promissory note and mortgage foreclosure. Keller v Swindler seeks 4483.12 and foreclosure. Keller v Newland seeks 705.55 and foreclosure. Buckeye Savings and Loan sues Oblinger Winebrenner Martin Cameron Downing and Roush for 1430.55 and foreclosure.

Cc. B. Keller Elmer Newland Minnie Newland Keller Mary A Baker Buckeye Savings and Loan Company T. Oblinger Margaret Oblinger L. C. Oblinger Homer Winebrenner Anna Winebrenner Bertha Martin C -N. Cameron Stella Cameron Grace Downing H. L. Roush Meigs County

Nease and Swearingen Families Visit in Midwest Towns

Mr and Mrs Royce Nease of Minneapolis Mrs Alice Swearingen of Nease Settlement and Mrs Genevieve Thomas of Morning Star spent Wednesday with Mrs Rebecca Cottin Mr and Mrs W B Cross visited Parkersburg Wednesday James Jiiden spent Wednesday in Gallipolis at sister Harold Weatherho!s home

Royce Nease Minneapolis Alice Swearingen Nease Settlement Genevieve Thomas Morning Star Rebecca Cottin W. B. Cross Parkersburg James Jiiden Gallipolis Harold Weatherho

Middleport mourns loss of Mrs. Harvey Thomas in Columbus

Mrs. Harvey Thomas, longtime Middleport resident, died in Columbus after relatives including Mrs. D r. Farmer and daughter Mrs. Arthur Skinner attended the funeral. Also present were W. E. Russell and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hysell, who traveled from Middleport for the services.

Middleport Dr. Farmer Arthur Skinner W. E. Russell Leo Hysell Columbus Harvey Thomas Thomas

Unemployment League Branch to Meet Saturday

The Ludrig Branch of the Unemployment League will meet Saturday April 20 at Taiom in the Ludrig School.

Ludrig Unemployment Lea Taiom Ludrig School

Middleport PTA to Meet May 3 in Pearl Street Gym

Middleport Parents and Teachers Association will hold a meeting at 3 PM Wednesday May 3 at the Pearl Street Gymnasium. Mrs William Bradford president announces speaker Mr George Kreitler county agent. Efforts will be made to form a local 4 H club.

Middleport Parent-Teacher Association Pearl Street William Bradford George Kreitler Bradford

Rev Kreager to Lead Baccalaureate at Pearl Street Gym

Middleport residents will attend a baccalaureate service on May 7 at Pearl Street Gymnasium with Rev Frank C Kreager of the Baptist Church in charge. The sermon titled Refreshing Wells will be delivered with special music from the church choir and the orchestra.

Middleport Frank C. Kreager The Baptist Church Pearl Street Gymnasium

Dispute Over Fence Reignites in Meier Seidenable Case

In Pomeroy April 27 the long running Meier versus Seidenable dispute resurfaces as Henry Seidenable builds a fence across a road used by the Meiers. Judge W R White finds the spirit of the March 31 agreement violated and sets aside the entry. Seidenable seeks a temporary restraining order.

Pomeroy Sophia Meier Nellie Meier Belle Seidenable Henry Seidenable Naylors Run W. R. White Gallipolis Seidenable Meiers

Rev Reed Returns to Lead Services in Pomeroy

POMEROY April 27 Rev Kenneth Reed former pastor at the local Christian Church is again in Pomeroy and will conduct services at the Christian Church on Sunday. Reed is well known here having made many friends during his previous stay. Rev W Williams pastor of three Christian Churches in Meigs County is in Allensville near McArthur this week conducting pro tracted meetings ending Sunday. Williams and family plan to move to McArthur where he was called for half time service in the Christian Church there. In this county he preaches at Bradford Zion and Bradbury Churches.

Pomeroy Kenneth Reed Christian Church Reed W. Williams Meigs County Allensville McArthur Greens Run Atheny County

Athens Visit and Local Moves Highlight Weekly Notices

Mrs Helen Bailey visits Athens at her son in law and daughter Carlos Thomas home. L D McMaster family move to the Harry McMaster apartment North Second Avenue. Mrs McMaster in Kansas City due to mother Harris illness in critical condition. Mrs T F Ferguson travels to Charleston for sister Bennett’s serious illness. Ruth McKinley reported seriously ill at South Third Avenue home. Mrs Clara Murray recovering from intestinal influenza. Mr and Mrs O B Hamer of Pittsburgh guests at Tompkins home South Third Avenue with Mrs S J Hamer and Sam. Mrs S J Hamer is Mrs R Hamer’s daughter in law. Mrs C E Willock ill with sinus trouble. Mrs Fred Whitlock and brother Don Vance in Athens Wednesday. Mr and Mrs George Russell Lincoln Street visit son and wife Loren Russell in Columbus. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Ohio State senior, returns home for several weeks then plans to resume studies in June. Ross Peters in Columbus on extended business trip. Mr and Mrs L H Flickinger travel to Charleston for several weeks while he works on a passenger train schedule between Charleston and Corning.

Helen Bailey Athens Carlos Thomas L. D. McMaster Lincoln Street Harry McMaster North Second Avenue McMaster Kansas City Harris T. F. Ferguson Charleston Sam Tompkins S. J. Hamer R. Hamer C. E. Willock Fred Whitlock Don Vance George Russell Columbus Loren Russell Oliver Wendell Holmes Ohio Sate University Here Ross Peters L. H. Flickinger Flickinger Corning

Grand jury session postponed to May 4

Pomeroy Ohio April 27 The grand jury meeting will be postponed until Thursday May 4 at the request of Prosecuting Attorney C W Clark. It had been announced the jury would convene on Monday May 1.

Pomeroy C. W. Clark

Rutland social and school events noted in weekly roundup

Rutland residents entertain and visit across towns including Columbus Joppa and Gallipolis. Local school life highlights senior class events final exams class night and a senior play Family Up Stairs. A house fire at the Russell home and various visits mark a busy week in the community.

Cheshire High School Commencement and Events Schedule

Cheshire Commencement exercises set for Wednesday night April 26 at 8 in the High School Auditorium with B O Skinner giving the class address. Alumni banquet slated for Saturday at 8. An operetta Mulligan's Magic will be staged Friday at 8 under Miss Marie Wainwright. Local items note visits, meetings, and travels of several residents and teachers.

B. O. Skinner A. 8. Davison Dorothy Athey Girls Glee Club Ethel Roush Willard Weekley Howard Warner Cheshire High School Mulligan Marie Wainwright Mary Stone Dale Allensworth William Hawely H. B. Warner G. M. Hawley Athens Ernest Kennedy New York Fred Mulford N. R. Rothgeb M. E. Church Gallipolis Ladies Aid Clara Ward Will Casto Old Rgger E. O. Ye

Community notes from across the region

Detroit business trip noted. J S Thorpson of Poplar Ridge visited relatives here. Mrs. Davis Butcher admitted to Holzer Hospital last Thursday. Mrs. Byrd Rose of Gallipolis visited Monday with local families. Smiths and Chapmans hosted at Middleport. James Scott family with William Swisher family at Middleport. Mrs. Coleman and Mrs. Devereaux left for California to stay indefinitely. Mrs. Connaley and children of Leon West Virginia visiting Cochran family. Dale Allensworth and Mae Rothgeb visited Huntington West Virginia Saturday.

Robert Coleman Bere Devereaux California John Connaley Leon W. Va W. J. Cochran Dale Allensworth Mae Rothgeb Huntington

Lottridge School Benefit Drawing Draws Crowd Thursday

Entertainment at Lottridge School drew a well attended audience. The fundraiser raised 14 dollars for the school. Local families and residents including the Kinnen and Bernard households were noted among attendees and visitors during the week.

Community Notices Chronicle Weekend Gatherings

A fragmentary social page lists numerous visitors and guests at various homes and events. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Bay, Mrs. Swartz, Mrs. Lennie Sharp, Jean Clark, Myrtle Murphy, Ola Murphy, and others. Occasions center on family visits and neighborhood get togethers across multiple towns and days.

Notice of Personal Administrator Appointment in Ohio

Notice announces the appointment of David K. Nutter as administrator of the estate of a deceased person in Ohio. Dated the 19th day of a month in 1930. Partial text references Jacoby Post Otte and R. F. D. but lacks full details.

Jacoby Otteens Ohio David K. Nutter

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Meigs Pomeroy, Ohio Ewing Cash Grocery Ane Saiauainee de Store Helen E. Zether H. L. Henthorne Charleston Church Legion Elberfeld Department Store Longchamps Miss Cooper Margaret Marshall Mary K. Heines Juanita Butcher Jospehine Emish Frances Curtis Margaret McElhinney Wilma Hill Dorothy Gardner Lunrig Plan Rev Kreager Rev. Reed Grand Jury Sea Akron Jersey Falcon Rutland Paul Bean Robert Will Folans Joppa Will Folan Josh Sowers Mont Price Judson Price Lathrop Hotel Martin Evelyn Lanning Virginia Alvis Raymond King Alpha Russell Sig Johnson John Johnson Kenneth Leach Lucille Johnson William Kennedy Vernon Mills Mills Syracuse Oscar Patterson Verda Brown Gardner Langaville Harold Crumley A. T. Barton Leo Bean Gallipelis M. EB. Rathburn Frank Bean William Kellie Lancaster Jacob Koehler Route 7 Chester Melvin Kendall Lowell Alpha Plummer Elizabeth Plummer David Young M. E. Rathburn Cheshire Nelsonville Bob Vore Logan C. R. Vore Lottridge Michael Kinnen Cecil Paul Arnold Bernard Dutch Ridge W. A. Barnhill Mra Barnhill Ida Atherton Alfred R. L. Sharp Ruby Audra Burley Bill Saulters Coolville Ben Boger Grace Jeffers Hulda Depoy Charles Maurice Ackley John Jeffers L. H. Allen R. M. Allen Wade Lennie John Gaston Guy Rhodehaver Guysville L. A. Townsend Rulah Lee Gaston Glen Emmett Swisher Harold Andrew White Joe White Laurelville Edd Bailey Fred van Dyke O. L. Davis OM Bay Lawrence Vera Ner Very Hugg Maurice Ackiey Joe Keno Ta Chevalier Gue Joe C. D. Swartz Lennie Sharp Grange Jean Clark Atheny Martin Kincadeles Faye x Ridge Jenee Ores Myrtle O’brien Darwin Bay Miller Will Kapple John Demoss McKinley H. R. Wathing Louise Blair Imen A. Ts NT Rere Roy Si. Coats Coats Crithens. Y
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