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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1940

Page

3

Traffic Fines Reported By Hartley in Meigs Budget Talk

The Athens Messe reports Pomeroy and Middleport councils debated taxi licenses and parking rules, plus a fire truck transfer, one hour parking impacts, and new police overtime funds. Middleport discusses a $11,500 revenue forecast and a $14,000 potential county shift, with plans for water, lighting and street improvements.

Athens Pomeroy and Middleport Middleport Council Harry M. Cross Columbus C. C. Fisher Harry Cross

Middleport Gradu Injured in Accident

Reuven visiting Miss Effie Mae Fender 2 was seriously injured in an automobile wreck near Porter Lune cay her condition remains unchanged. Miss Fendery daughter of Mrs. R. B. Martin Pomeroy was a graduate of Middleport High School Close Jet 19 and had been employed on the WPA sewing project. She was well known for her musical ability appearing as a soloist at the WPA program. Mrs. Orville Bunch widow of Orville Bunch who died hours after the accident occurred is also a member of the 1930 graduating class. She was the former Miss Cornelia John Grant St Eileen Wiley granddaughter of Mrs. Nan Barnett was brought to her grandmother's home on Grane St where recovering from a book and bruises.

Middleport Reuven Effie Mae Fender Porter Lune Cay Mise Fendery R. B. Mare Pomeroy Vauiddleport High School WPA Orville Bunch Cornelia John Grant St Eileen Wiley Nan Barnett Grane St

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Gatherings

OMERA:-A family union was held Sunday at Mrs. Mary Radford home with many relatives from Cincinnati Charleston and local areas attending. OMEROY PERSONALS includes a stork shower for Mrs Thomas at Mrs Eddie Smith home and notes on visits, travels and hospital nursing positions. Also listed are upcoming Home Missionary Society picnic and multiple visits among local families.

Omera Mary Radford Jacob Keck George Brakeman Cincinnati Lena Bramlage Charleston Otho Murray C. H. Murray Ward Windon Walter Baer Edward Baer Leitheit Clifford Leitheit E. D. Hartinger Edward Bauer Helen Mees C.F. Tompkins Cynthia Second Ste Belore C. E.W. Downie Lincoln Hill Byron Bing Guy Mutchler George Parker Leverett Roush Lasley St Home Missionary Society Everett Tracy EW. Schreiber Bess Bentz Marilyn Ashworth C.D. Bentz Alfred J. C. Pride Hom Bessie Montgomery Main St Tennessee Marmet W. Va

Birth of a son for Mr and Mrs Shelby King Akron

A baby boy weighing seven and a half pounds was born to Mr and Mrs Shelby King at Barberton Hospital. This is the first grandchild for Mr and Mrs William Reynolds II. The family resides at 1381 Waterloo Road Akron.

Shelby King Waterloo Road Akron William Reynolds, II Ave King Barberton Hospital

Dexter discovers inscribed turtle near Longstretch Cemetery

A met Davis found a large land turtle Friday near Longstretch Cemetery in Dexter Ohio bearing initials HLS and the carved date July 3 2013. The inscription corresponds to Harold Lansbury a former Dexter resident who died last year in Columbus from tuberculosis.

Dexter Wauie Longstretch Amett Davis Ohio Harold Lansbury Columbus Tulerem

Taxi Driver Refuses To Pay Fine and Is Jailed

Charles Hauck, an Inca taxi driver, was committed to jail by Mayor Hartley to serve a fine and costs after refusing to pay a traffic fine. Police officer Dan Deel testified Hauck and another driver lingered in a business, drank a soft drink, and the second car left a curb space. The incident occurred near Sequoia National Park where the General Sherman tree stands. Hauck offered no statement regarding the refusal to pay the fine.

Omenoy- Norming Charles Uncle Inca Med. Hartley Hauck Dan Deel Sequoia National Park

Social Notes From Coolville Church Activities and Visits

Coolville News notes a Bible School closing program at the Methodist Church Friday Aug 9 at 8 pm. Ladies Aid meets Aug 8 at Mrs Alda Larson and Mrs Clyde Parrish homes. Senior 4-H meets Aug 8 with Miss Virgene Kincade. Wilma Dunfee visits Athens. Mildred Swearingen hosts relatives George Maibach and Marilyn in Wilkensburg. Parrrishs host Andy Dick Parrish in Parkersburg. Rev Kinder conducts children's hour Aug 8 at Coolville Church of God. Prayer services midweek at Coolville Methodist and God church. Rev Parkins returns from Columbus after three weeks visiting GR Gunder.

Coolville Athens Zola Dunfee Mildred Swearingen George Maibach Marilyn Wilkensburg Clyde Parrish Andy Dick Parrish Parkersburg R. E. Daugherty Will Daugherty Betty Low Arnold R. Wolf Donal Wolf Jane Lophan Coolville Methodist Church Fred B. Kinder Cooleville F. Parkins Columbus GR. Gunder Oscar Findling Buford Alfred Daugherty Ross Will Schreiber Huntington Ww. Va

Farm Bureau Picnic at Oak Grove Schoolhouse

The Farm Bureau Advisory Council District No 4 held its annual picnic at Oak Grove Schoolhouse on Sunday August 4. Sixty one people attended the event with a picnic dinner, group photos, games and other recreations enjoyed by all.

Pomeroy Farm Bureau Advisory Council Oak Grove

Racine Class Entertained in Baptist Church Meeting

Racine Baptist Church Class No. 9 held a Friday session hosted by Rev T T Shelton and Mrs T Shelton. Ida Howell presided. a lively program and refreshments followed. Members listed include Carrie Bell, Ina Reithmiller, Vera Beegie, Ida Howell, and guests from Huntington and Rochester among others. Several local visits and travels are noted, with community notices and upcoming meeting plans mentioned.

Racine Racine Baptist Church T. T. Shelton Ida Howell T. Shelton Bessie Curtis Carrie Bell Howard Neigier Ina Reithmiller Anna Hoops Vera Beegie Edward Simpson Lessie Curtis Harry ‘Curtis Nannie’ Pickens Odessa “Harpold T.T. Shelton Jesse Garrison Huntington W. V

Sand Run Briefs

William and Ted visited Mr and Mrs Marion fields Sunday Mrs Chris Clemens and son visited Mr and Mrs L H Waite Sunday James North and Lyle Pummel will take part in boxing matches at the opera house in Buchtel Hughes Mr and Mrs Howard Easterling and son visiting Mr and Mrs J H Walt Mr and Bice Fred Mount visited Mr and Mrs John Blake Monday

Sand William and Ted Fom Marion Fing Chris Clemens L. H. Waite James North Lyle Pummel P Opera House Buchtel Hug Howard Easterling Sand Son JH. Walt and Bice Fred Mount John Blake

Pomeroy Hemlock Grange Visit Prizes Music Night at Great Bend

Great Bend Grange hosted a Saturday evening event attended by 105 people. The program, organized by Great Bend Grange, featured instrumental music by The Melodiers, vocal selections, and two planned refreshments of ice cream and cake.

Pomeroy Hemlock Grange Great Bend

Five marriages issued in Pomeroy marriage bureau

A sudden rush of licenses occurred Monday in the marriage license bureau of the probate court with five couples securing licenses to wed. Hubert Ball and Vivian Oy of Belleville. W Lawrence Shaver of Gallipolis and Louise Racer of Middleport. Elbert Brooks of Middleport and Grace Roush of Racine. Charles Smith of Little Hocking and Hazel Barber of Reedside. Donald Berdine Johnson and Elizabeth Anna Gibbs of Racine.

Lawrence Shaver Gallupolis Louise Racer Middleport Elbert Brooks Mid-dleport Grace Roush Racine Charles Smith Little Hocking Washington County Hazel Barber Reedside Donald Berdine Johnson Elizabeth Anna Gibbs

Cats Attack and Kill 18 Inch Copperhead Snake

Friday evening Mr and Mrs Claude Durst spotted their two cats playing on the lawn near F Main St. A six month old tiger striped cat named Satan and a six weeks old Kitten nicknamed Lite Satan chased and pounced on a concealed 18 inch copperhead snake. The cats' activity led to the snake's death as Durst used a candle to investigate with no flashlight available.

Stone Wool Lipolis Firm Located in Gallipolis

The wool valued at about 134 pounds was found at the Gill Rosfoce Company in Gallipolis. Sheriff George Beards released the statement noting the wool’s weight and the unknown man who sold it to the Gallipolis firm. The incident follows a theft Thursday night from Ea Molden at Route Lend. Mud wasps were observed nearby and the scene resembled pipes of Pan.

Pomeroy Ea Molden Rutelend Gillrofuce Company Gallipolis George Beards

Pioneer's Meigs County meeting features Korea era dress

Margaret Heber Jones, a retired missionary who began service in Korea 50 years ago, will participate in the Meigs County Pioneer Society annual meeting at Racine's Methodist Church. The morning session opens at 10:30 with relics display and a business segment, followed by an interesting program.

Pomeroy Margaret Heber Jones Korea Meigs County Pioneer Society

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