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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1935
Page
3
Report notes investigations into sales tax evasion and interstate connections affecting receipts. A field tour examined how purchases flow to stores and delivery routes, with emphasis on potential exemptions and dealer arrangements. Ohio officials discuss proposed changes and compliance measures as part of the inquiry.
LETART FALLS Elinor Powell age four daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Powell of Antiquity has been seriously ill after being bitten twice by a copperhead snake while playing in her yard Sunday afternoon Local doctors report the case as serious and ongoing.
POMEROY The Meigs County National Farm Loan Association and The Federal Land Bank of Louisville now pay cash for farm mortgage loans instead of bonds. The change, effective for several days, simplifies loan refinancing and uses cash from bond sales to fund new loans. The 4 percent Federal Land Bank rate aims to reduce borrowing costs, with contracts possibly lasting up to 33 years.
An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a five week daily dose to restore vigor and alleviate headaches gas indigestion insomnia and nervousness. The pitch claims improved energy and youthfulness with a money back guarantee and lists Athens and Nelsonville pharmacies as sellers.
A reporter notes no universal start to Dog Days though the Naval Observatory fixes July 10 as opening. Folklore and faculty views agree the period varies with three traditional start dates July 3 19 or 29. The season spans 30 to 54 days with hot weather and rumors of mad dogs and poison-laden dew.
Middleport briefs note Foster Martin Ewing spending two weeks in Ambrosia West Virginia with Mr and Mrs Pat Wilson Mrs T A Riley and son Bill traveled to Toledo to visit the former's daughter Mrs Warren Ellinger Harry Stevens and family moved to North Fourth Avenue taking the Sid Williams property He is manager of the Evans store Mrs Plummer Beeson visits her husband in Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis Allen Bradford James Titus and Jimmy returned from Washington Pa Rome Stewart and family, after a ten day stay in Mingo Junction, are back home on Brownell Avenue.
Mrs Jessie Lansbury of Mill Street and Mr and Mrs Ralph Hayman of Racine travel to Philadelphia for ten days to visit their son and daughter Mr and Mrs Richard Hayman. Dale Werner of Columbus and Chauncey Werner with John Mayer's family enjoy a vacation stop in Middleport before a Michigan trip to visit Mrs Ray Farmer in Fennville. Mrs R C McBride goes to Parkersburg with daughter Margaret after Euclid Beach visit. Edgar Ervin returns to Columbus with nieces Margaret Isabel and Dorothy Nelle Stewart for a lakeside summer plan. The Tompkins family and Bobby visit Washington Pa for a birthday gathering at S J Hamer’s home.
Mrs. Nancy Sayre marked her ninetieth birthday with a gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Varian and daughter Dorothy. Attendees included Mrs. Amanda Brown and Charles Sayre family members from Boulder, Colorado, and John Marshall Sayre, who planned travels to Washington and New York before returning home. The note also lists local visits and community happenings along with Scout and camp plans.
Advertorial copy touts Clements’ Tonic as a quick acting remedy to restore energy and richer red blood. It claims better nerves appetite and sleep after three days of use with meals, and offers a money back guarantee at Athens Pharmacy.
Pomeroy notes list visits by Mr. and Mrs. Withrow from Minersville to New Haven W Va to stay with Mrs. Roush, and Mrs. Curt Roush visiting in Rock Springs. Families from Lancaster and Gallipolis visit, a 4-H and Boy Scout ice cream social is planned at Wolf Pen School with a quilt to be presented, and diphtheria illness affects Jean Williamson and her brother Earl. Reverend Ditter to preach Sunday at Federated Church at 10:15 with Sunday School at 9.
The Bartlett Academy Reunion at Bartlett Thursday Aug brings together many elderly former students to share memories of the school. Notable speakers included C. E. Endicott and Lowell Randolph with music from the Bartlet quartet and Bartlett Band. The community mourned the sudden death of local resident Frank White, leaving a wife and six grown children.
Four Middleport residents remain patients at McMillan Hospital. Miss Maxine Wilson is under observation and treatment, while Charles Gordon Fred Shawver and David Matthews recover from appendectomies. Matthews expected to be dismissed Friday and return home.
M rs M E Bing and daughter Cadiz Bing remain ill at home on Union Avenue. Mrs Cora Warner hosts Diros Rebekah Lodge at her Five Points area home with a covered dish dinner at 6 30 followed by social time. Yolanda Dilgard Jacque Maag visit Columbus for weekend with Mr and Mrs Guy Thompson. Chester will face Jackson in a Sunday baseball game at the local diamond.
A mortgage foreclosure action is filed in Meigs County Common Pleas by Earl Randolph regarding real estate in Olive Township held by the heirs of George Hetzer. Defendants include Harry Hetter Chester Cameron J R Allen L E Trussell Joseph Black Jacob Koehler H Squire Finsterwald Undertaking Co R G Webster and Charlie Chavalier and others.
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