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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1933
Page
5
Ohio Supreme Court figure Matthias led a gathering of hundreds of Spanish War Veterans in Temple, Southeastern association events, discussing Econom Act reforms and veteran relief. He noted an aim to restore 15 percent federal benefits and spoke alongside Scott Wehe and local officials. The Boosters' session opened with veterans from all wars invited to Parkersburg events on Sept 10.
POMEROY Aug 7 Judge J E Carleton local newspaper man who suffered a slight stroke of paralysis was reported somewhat improved this morning. He is expected to stay at home in Syracuse for some time as he regains use of his right side. During his absence Lowell Wingett will assume his duties. Wingett formerly managed The Democrat and recently moved to Rutland.
POMEROY Aug 7 Mrs Margaret Bengel Jones widow of Rev Heber Jones arrives from Columbus to visit local relatives. Sister of Mrs H V Carl A N Bengel and T W Bengel she recently retired as hostess of the Methodist Mission Home in New York City. She plans to live with her two daughters while continuing church work and recalls years as a missionary in Korea where she met her late husband.
Middleport August 7. Overcoming homesickness, Barbara Jean Barton of Tulsa Oklahoma decided to return to her home after two weeks with her grandparents Rev. and Mrs F C Kreager in South Sixth Avenue. Also noted are Gladys Hughes and Robert Coates visiting Winchester Indiana and the Matlack Osborn family reunion at Matlack home in Tuppers Plains.
Middleport residents report visits from Marian Virginia and Columbus with extended family ties. G R McGhee and Marilyn plan an indefinite stay with C L Brooks after attending the Matlock Osborn reunion at Tuppers Plains. Gordon Gardner and daughters Jean and Joan return to Columbus after a two week stay with Mayer family. C B Forrest and Betty visit with McCoy family while Forrest’s mother celebrates her birthday. A V Smith and Lois return from Charleston where Maxine Smith trains as a nurse, rejoining their Middleport home. Cory Ellison and Rosanna Barker end several days with J W Longstaff on North Second Avenue as they head back to Columbus.
Tenth annual Swan family reunion at Meigs County Fair grounds Rocksprings featured a picnic dinner business meeting and officer reelection led by President A F Swan and secretary Mrs R N Martin. Resolutions for A A Swan and Mrs Lucy Swan were read. Rev W D Chambers spoke with a lamp gift to honor his golden anniversary. Sixty one attendees and distant guests Mr and Mrs Yates Wellsville. The gathering occurs each year on the first Sunday of August. Wallace Bradford attends Century of Progress Chicago then art visit in Columbus before returning home.
In Havana on August 7, Congress met in a special session amid a nationwide strike that paralyzed transport and commerce. The ABC revolutionary group allegedly urged an “august revolution” to topple President Gerardo Machado while broadcasts were attempted to be blanketed. Police clashed with protesters. at least two people were killed and a 12 year old was knocked down by a club.
In Middleport on August 7 voters head to the polls in a Republican mayor and marshal primary. Incumbent J E Harley seeks renomination citing continued policies while A W McKay, 30 year former school superintendent and now retired, promotes rate reductions for utilities. Both deny radical reform claims as heavy voter interest builds.
Cincinnati Aug 7 State Examiner John H Price 38 a City Hall aide to Mose Blau passed the Ohio bar examination He is a 6 feet 6 inch veteran who lives at Grey Manor Auburn Avenue Native of Athens Ohio his father the late A E Price was an attorney and his mother Mrs Anna K Price taught in Athens Schools and led local clubs in Athens He is a World War veteran.
West Virginia enacts a revised peddler license law requiring Ohio farmers selling produce across the river to pay fees up to 300 dollars based on vehicle and capacity. State tax commissioner sends license blanks to county clerk Earl B Wolfe. The ruling affects Belpre Township and the Great Bend District in Meigs County.
The French Embassy filed a protest with Baron Constantin Von Neurath in Berlin asserting that German propaganda activities in Austria are ongoing.
Meigs Temple No. 153 Pythian Sisters announce a August 15 picnic to be held on the Smith home lawn at Grant Street Middleport. The 27 member degree staff and officers will be led by captain Mrs. Lewis Burford. Attendees include relatives visiting from Columbus and Belle, W Va, plus local guests Miss Mae Roush and Miss Cora Rowley among others.
Four Middleport youths earned a vacation and sightseeing trip to the Century of Progress in Chicago by their own efforts. Winners are James Buchanan Rutland Street Billy Barker North Second Avenue John Smith Jr South Sixth Avenue and Charles Gardner of Gravel Hill. They depart August 15 for Chicago.
Frederick Bartell 95 a veteran of the Seventh Ohio Cavalry in the Civil War died at his Marietta home. Born in Bavaria he moved to Washington County as a boy of eight.
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