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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1932

Page

2

Three Pomeroy Bend Residents Die Friday Night

POMEROY April 2 obituary notices report three residents of Pomeroy Bend died Friday night. A son of the late M Blaet ter of Pomeroy and brother of John Biastinar, he lived in a wheel chair after a long illness. Funeral arrangements announced for the Beechwood area. A child Grex died following pneumonia and intestinal trouble. Miss Nast, sister of Ottn Nast, is identified with family property in Columbus and Midgeieport. No funeral details available yet.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend M. Blaetter Pormeroy John Biastinar Bigetinar Drom Pomerov Mein Street John Elashla Beech Columbus Migs Natt Midgeieport Otder Ottn B. Nast Camps Aventh Ohio

Taxes Show $21 976 Collected in Pomeroy Report

The Pomeroy county tax tally shows 21 976 collected with 12 256 66 from tangible property and 6 607 95 from intangibles. Delinquent and extended payments remain. autos fund adds 0 445 40 and another allotment is expected as the treasury adjusts after a lower year.

Tangble Taach Roush

Candidates Prep for Late Action in Meigs County Primary

With the May 10 primary a bit beyond reach, Meigs County eyes a late campaign surge. Republicans lead with 36 candidates, contests for county recorder and commissioner, and campaign literature flooding the area as whispers and last minute disclosures threaten to sway voters.

Pomeroy Tuesaday Offenge Meigs Beckers J. D. Hobhuck Hutandua Jacob Dean Chester General Assembly B.C. West Syracuse J. BR. Hawkina Middleport Bar R. Titus Cedric W. Clark Rumninik Wotuth Ney Brown Ingalls Meigs County Arthur Rosenbaum

Honor Aged Member Loyal Women’s Class

In MIDDLEPORT on April 20 the Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ Bible School held a Thursday night gathering. The event honored Sarah Hartinger, a member of the class who turned 78, with decorations and a small party. Mrs Hartinger fainted but recovered. she received gifts and helped cut and serve cake with ice cream.

Two Hundred Are Hosts to Athletes at Pomeroy Banquet

Nearly two hundred ardent football and basketball fans gathered at the Oda Fellows Hall Friday night to honor members of Pomeroy High School athletic teams. Speakers included L. G. Webster as Leftmaster, Coach Ray Farnham, Miss Marion Ebbersbach, Superintendent C. J. Rhodes, and others. An orchestra of high school musicians provided music after the program.

Pomeroy Oda Fellows Hall Pomeroy High L. G. Webster Jtip Ray Farnhami Fred Crow Marion Ebbersbach C. J. Rhodes Floyd Mees M.S. Daniels F. W. Crow C. E. Eoptes Carl Schacter

Middleport Concert Highlights Fourth School Band Annual Event

Middleport School Band presented its fourth annual concert directed by Prof. BE F Vanave on Friday evening. Selections included Americans We, The Gypsy Festival, The Loreley cornet duet William Bradford and Elwood Newts, Under the Double Eagle, Home Run, The Rosar comet trio Edna Hayes Paulie Mills and Frances Bowen, National Emblem, Star of Hope, Deep Bass sousaphone solo Paul Cunningham, and a finale Our Director. Four aides assisted, with Sara Louie Scott contributing a special number.

Middleport Be.f. Vanave Gatlup Rosar Edna Hayes Paulie Mills Frances Bowen Paul Cunningham Ohio Sara Louie Scott

Marriage of Miss Louise Hettesimer and Henry Eichinger

Miss Louise Hettesimer aged 24 and Henry Eichinger were married Friday morning at the Pomen Baptist parsonage by Dr. A R Stark. They are Middleport High School graduates who plan to set up housekeeping in Gallpolis where Eichinger is employed.

Louise Hettesimer Henry Eichinger Middleport William Hettesimer Gravel Hill Henry Ewhinger H. Eichinger Circlevile Pomen Baptist Parsonage A.R. Stark Middleport High School Gallipolis Eichinger

Boards of Education Meet at Court House

Seventy five persons attended a county education boards meeting at the courthouse Friday afternoon with J W Fichter assistant director of education of Ohio as the main speaker on duties and general matters Supt C N Wagner also spoke.

Pomeroy Boards of Education J. W. Fichter Education of Ohio Supt. C. N. Wagner

Warns Fruit Growers To Prepare Sprayers

G W Kreitler county extension agent warns Meigs County fruit growers that apple scab season is active and urges an efficient spray program. He notes Malntosh Delicious Rome Spy and Cortland are highly susceptible and should be covered first in every spray.

Pomeroy Meigs County G. W. Kreitler Rome Spy Cortland

Heavy Damage Suit Settled in Out of Court Accord

The $27 400 damage case between Richard Horden of Mid M eport and Jered Guth and Sophia Whitlock of Guth and Whitton bakery was settled out of court before a jury in common pleas court in Pomeroy. The accident occurred at Graham Staten West Virginia over a year ago involving a car and a Guth and Whitton truck. Judge Peoples noted potential county savings under a six juror plan now in use.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Richard Horden MidM@eport Jered Guth Sophia Whitlock Guth and Whitton Horden Tie Automobile Bakers Pret Healy Graham Staten W. Va C. BE. Peoples

Student Exhibit From School Here Planned

An exhibit of the products from the home economics and manual training departments will run 2 00 to 8 30 Monday afternoon in the junior high auditorium. The public is invited to view the displays as part of a school program featuring readings and musical selections. Harriet Ewing received a dictionary for selling the most senior class tickets.

Pomeroy Ethe Garland Mizs 5Ah Williamson Milton Veney Willian Clark Ethel Smith Marvell Campton Washington, D. C Russell Hayes J. E. White Harriet Ewing Elasa

Court clerks note juror mileage pay and witness rates

Clerk of Courts Pomeroy explains that jurors receive six cents a mile one way plus three dollars a day for services, while witnesses get ten cents a mile one way and one dollar a day. The column also lists local residents visiting, traveling, and family news in Middleport and nearby towns.

Pomeroy Clerk of Courts Renge

Yellow Jackets Top Pomeroy High School Baseball Team

The Yellow Jackets of Middleport defeated Pomeroy High School 4-2 at Syracuse Ball Park. Middleport scored all their runs in a single inning on three hits, finishing with six hits. Pomeroy managed three runs on three hits.

Pomeroy Yellow Jackets Middleport Pomeroy High School Syracuse Ball Park Weir

Aged Man Critical After Heart Attack in Pomeroy

Nicholas Raub, an elderly resident of Monkey Run, Pomeroy, lay critically ill at home Friday after a heart attack. He attended the Catholic Church that morning, then suffered severe heart disease for several hours before his condition eased slightly. relatives and doctors gave care at his home.

Pomeroy Nicholas Raub Monkey Run Raub Catholi

Meigs County PTA Holds April Meeting in Middleport

The Meigs County Parent-Teacher Association met at Middleport on Friday starting at 10 in the morning. Supt A W Sicha delivered the welcome at Middleport Schools and C O Chapman, superintendent elect, spoke on better understanding between teachers and parents. Luncheon followed served by church ladies. Dr Hangen of Ohio University was the main afternoon speaker on better citizenship.

Dr. Hangen Ohio University

Extend Limit On Crop Loans

The Reconstruction Finance Corporation extends the crop loan deadline to May 24 for eligible farmers in Athens County and surrounding counties. Loans up to 400 dollars exist for those unable to secure credit, with terms including a first lien on crops and repayment by November 26, 1932. J Wade Barnett is the authorized RFC agent. T H Johnson assists in Athens County.

Reconstru Nance Corporation PT. H. Johnson Athens County Washington J. Wade Barnett Reconstruction Finance Corporation Gaia Meigs Athens Lawrence Hocking Vinton Jackson T. H. Johnson

Birthday Children Highlight Local School Stars

The Birthday column features six children from area schools. Stella Taylor leads Central School's third grade, with Margaret Bary Trout in West Side's second grade and Katherine in Central's fifth grade. Also named are Charles Calentine in East Side's first grade and Ira Gaston in West Side's second grade.

Mae Big Hite Stella Taylor Central School Margaret Bary Trout West Side Katherine Centrally Charles Calentine East Side Ira Gaston

East Side School Holds Color Playlet Assembly Friday

East Side School Student Council organized an assembly featuring a Color Playlet by fifth graders. A large color wheel was built by Daniel Bardin, Bobby Drake, and James Person.

East Side Wilson Daniel Bardin Bobby Drake James Person Bob Covert Marjorie Moler Eleanor Peckham da Jean Nelson Anna Starnet Morrison Jean Forsythe Betuiten Grace Eilen Foster Mary Aten Gilson Marjorie Thompkins Bobby Hess Mary Jane Duncan Billy Joe Eddy Eileen Byerly Color Fairies Wyatt Dorothy Erwin Eddleman Marjorie Eolviser Junior Grubb Juanita McGrath Shiver Billy Rowland

Mrs. Mayhugh Dies Friday at Westerville

Ida Been Mayhugh 74 wife of Dr. George H. Mayhugh died Friday at her Westerville home. Funeral services are set for Monday at 2 PM in Westerville with burial to follow. She was the last of her family and left a husband and a daughter who died years ago at Otterbein in Westerville.

Middleport Bob Sauer Tor Eappendien Parkersburg Katheryn Waugh Junkerman Harold Root Columbus E. M. Sisson Billy Charleston Moore Downing Fisk New York Central Railroad FueHard Densmore Ara Densmore Ben Erwin Will Robson Bate Street Violet Janchius Fred Gardner Glouster Evelyn Bichinger Rio Grande Louise Talbott Circleville Ida Been Mayhugh George H. Mayhugh EB. M. Been Adaline Bean Pleasanton Westerville

Students End Spring Frolic Friday Night

Athens schools hosted a two night Spring Frolic with three plays and three skits drawing capacity crowds. Awards went to A Bit or Gospel for best play and Blues for best skit. other entries received runner up honors coached by local teachers.

Athens Judge Tee Henry A. Hatch John Swanson A. ¥. Wilcox Gosalp Mayme Johnston Weacher of Commerce Witherson Irene Hand Engiize Alen Wisley Jonn Newcomb Imamu Helen Cross Wy Danes Iphis Danes Rene McEwen Ruth Giesen Herpe! Saun Wile Joe Bardin Herpe! Saunders

Rain Expected as District Seeks Needed Weekend Rain

Weather forecast warns more rain may come to Ohio districts after Friday night showers. Farmers report Saturday rain helps lawns gardens and crops showing slow planting progress over the past two weeks.

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