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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1930

Page

2

Reid Circle Fined After Auto Crash

Reid Circle, former businessman of Hasine, is jailed after being fined for intoxication and driving while intoxicated. He paid $62 on a sully charge and faces further proceedings for violating a three year order not to write bad checks. Circle had earlier been released from court on a bad check charge and was arrested again after a collision near Kert a Run with a pint bottle of liquor found in his car. He lost an arm in a hunting accident last year and has prior court appearances for bad checks.

F. W. Gilmore Circle Kert Middleport Jacob Keiser Hynor Crow Paraie

Couples Marry in Pomeroy as Licenses Issued

Three marriage licenses were issued in Pomeroy yesterday with one withheld for a few days. Harry Abed Hayman, 21, and Garnet Polk, 47, both of Long Bottom, were married by Justice W. Gilmore. Otvy Gainer, 22, and Anda Zana Smith, from Portland, were married by Justice FR. Webster.

Pomeroy Esterday Harry Abed Hayman Garnet Polk Long Bottom W. Gilmore Otvy Gainer Anda Zana Smith Portland Gi Webster

Doctor W F Price Dies En Route To Northern Michigan

Dr W F Price dies after a heart attack and paralysis struck him while traveling by motor to Bay View Michigan. He had retired from his drug business, suffered high blood pressure, and is survived by his wife Greta Donnelly from Meigs County. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Pomeroy W. F. Price Michigan Price Ruland Busines Greta Donnelly A. B. Donhaily Meigs County Donnelly Homestead

Election Oddities and Local News From Pomeroy

In Silver Run and Pomeroy Meigs County reports a quirky election outcome with Mate Yeanger winning central committeeman votes due to cross-voting by factions, while Earl Major clinched the Democratic nomination with limited support. Local social notes include engagements of Miss Mary Healey and James R Hood, and town weather and road concerns.

Pomeroy Silver Run Mate Yeanger Pearl Fezier Earl Major Democarade Yeanger Hits

W. Hundley Called By Death at Gravel Hill

E. W. Hundley, 63, died Wednesday evening at his Gravel Hill home from heart trouble and dropsy. He leaves his wife and three daughters Alte, Carl Mumford of Washington, Mrs. Edward Heaber, and Mrs. Stewart Adams, plus a mother, three brothers, and a sister. Funeral Saturday at the residence, conducted by Reverend F. C. Krewer, pastor of the Baptist Church.

E. W. Hundley Gravel Hill Alte Carl Mumford Washington Edward Heaber Mra Stewart Adams Pittsburgh Cleveland Charleston Reve F.C. Kreaeer Bantist Church George Bingham Des Moines Huntington W. Va Dana Jones Toledo Homer Jones Harry Mills Ving Bennett Columbus Iutler Akron Millard Bennett Als Washington, D. C J. W Hundley Fred Russell Vern James Nineara Falls Buffalo Washington, D.C G. S. Cobb Belne O. N. Wagner

Local Youth to be Sent to Industrial School

A ten year old boy from Meigs County Children's Home, named in court yesterday, has become ungovernable and will be transferred to the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster. He was brought to jail for a hearing after an incident where he allegedly threatened a woman at the county home and the staff reports his behavior has deteriorated since.

Pomeroy Aus Lo Brew Meigs County Langaster

Local Moving Plans Hit by Unclear Letters

Aug 13 report notes Bart who tre yas pur- Martin and family plan to relocate to Westy on South Seventy Avenue as the Wistas move in. The Jones of Mid area discuss farming prep and a move date resembled. Aug 15 Rev Gardner and wife journey toward Eaton with page details about church attendance and a forthcoming meeting set for August.

Middleport Bart Pur- Martin Westy Wistas Wista Kent Rass Tyreedna Jones Stenert iWresen Eaton Mipblesort Aus Gardner Fanipmaen Persea

Toadeled Night Alarm and Family Reunion Tidbits

Bizarre note from Barrisonville reports a toad bed partner startling Andrew Dye who fended it off with a broom. The diary lists a Lima family reunion on August 23 with over 4 000 attendees and assorted locals visiting relatives in Wheeling and nearby towns.

Richland Ave M P Church to Burn Mortgage Sunday Morning

The Richland Avenue Methodist Protestant Church will burn its mortgage at a re dedication service Sunday morning after final payment on the debt. The Rev J Li Cartwright and congregation arranged the program with guest speaker Fred Lemler. The event marks the recent cancellation of the mortgage.

Richland Ave. M. P Richland Avenue Methodist J. Li Cartwed

Democrats to Be Named on Ballots in County Nominations

In Pomeroy on Aug 18 it was announced that Democratic nominees for county offices will have their names printed on the regular ballots for the fall election. Official returns show George White with 390 votes in Meign County as Democratic Governor candidate and Stephen Youresi with 89, totaling 479 votes. eight percent would be 39 votes. Some candidates earned under 30 votes, making them ineligible. Prepare for trip in Pomeroy Aug 13 notes a motor caravan through Southern Michigan into Canada and back via New York, including Dr J and Mrs Boier and others.

Pomeroy George White Meign County Sephen Youresis Sone Parks Auto Michigan Canada New York Boier E. &. Thong Hobson Ad Witt Daugh Arthur Grover Henry Ewing

PLAN REUNION OF Roush FAMILY IN LIMA

Aug 15 Pomeroy reports plans for a reunion of the Roush family with several thousand members expected to attend in Lima. The gathering aims to bring extended relatives together for a multiday event and shared memories.

Lima W.H. Roush Graham Bratten Roush Emory Carleton Pomeroy N. Data Arnold Mare Jon Midgs Rens

Conference to Appoint Pastors at Sabine Meeting

The conference to be held at Sabine August 19 to 24 will appoint pastors. In 1325 church improvements included stucco, interior refinishing, new seats, a basement furnace room converted to a Sunday school room, and an addition built around 1960. The Rev Cartwright noted these changes and future appointments.

Sabine Cartwright

Toss Decides Union County Representative Nominee

A coin toss determined the Democratic nominee for Union County Representative in the General Assembly. Harman Murphy of fich- is noted as the defeated or uncertain candidate. the article fragment confirms a local electoral outcome in Marysville, Ohio dated August 15.

Coates Union County Marysville Union County Representativn General Assembly Harman Murphy Fich

Township primary vote ends with coin toss decision

In a late afternoon county election, 422 votes were counted in a township primary. A coin flip decided the issue with Peter Fisher and Jere Fisher both serving as heads, as clerk Louis W. Hazen oversaw the coin toss at the board of elections.

Wood Peter Fisher Jere Board of Election Fisher Tivin Louis W. Hazen

Moonshine Incident Involves Kentucky Children

In Portsmouth on August 15 two Milton Thompson children ages 2 and 5 from Fullerton Kentucky ingested moonshine whiskey across the Ohio River. They were found in convulsions by relatives after playing with a liquor bottle in an outhouse.

Portsmouth Milton Thompson South Fullerton Ohio River Milton

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