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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1932

Page

2

Meigs County Schools Face Tax Revenue Shortfall Crisis

Aug 29 obituary style report notes Meigs County and other rural districts may suffer serious shortages in school funds due to new tax laws, with Judge Chester A. Shook of Cincinnati restraining payments from intangibles. If upheld, rural schools risk deficits until alternative funding emerges, affecting teachers and operations statewide.

Letha’ Tomercy Meigs County Chester A. Shook Cincinnati Annallar Jd. Newell Man Jackson Sun- Journal Cincinnati Jurist Meigs Newell Sun-Journal Sta Usting Jackson County

Methodists Propose Dual Charge for Pastor in Syracuse

Simpson M B Church seeks a second charge for its minister to serve both Simpson and Syracuse Methodist churches. Under the plan the pastor would preach at Simpson at 9:30 and at Syracuse at 10:30 on Sundays, with three monthly evenings at Simpson and one at Syracuse. Both churches would share salary costs, aiming for economy.

Simpson M. H

Duty Reports At Thebe Offices Saturday In Pomeroy

POMEROY Aug 20 For the first time in weeks C H Mullen sprinter and elections board chairman and Mayor C J Hess were at City Hall Saturday Mullen had been at his Mulberry Ave home Hess in poor health for weeks but visited City Hall a few times The mayor returned home after a brief stay in his office Funeral held today Middleport Aug 20 Funeral services for Mrs Mittle Chase 50 who died Saturday morning at her home were held at 2 oclock today from the Midway Church burial in Robinson Cemetery Mrs Chase survived by one daughter Mrs Hobart Arthur of Delaware Ohio

Pomeroy C. H. Mullen Board For Elections C. J. Hess City Hall Mullen Mulberry Avenue Hees Wear Main Street Middleport Mittle. Chase Midway Church H. F. Bolton Rutland Robinson Cemetery Chase Hobart Arthur Pelaware Saran Jones Dexter Bucknorn Shesthouse Madge Smuth Vassar Unis Ridgeway Ohio Caddie Pred Statter Lima Statter Oklahoma Conastoga, Creamery Company Emma Woodruff Albany Nicola Harrgy Garvin J. B. Conrad Zanesville Mitt Spires Clyde George Kennedy Detroit Hal Kennedy John Utsinger Frank Utsinger

No Fair Passes For Melgy County Exposition

Melgy County fair board bans free passes for the agricultural exposition at Rock Springs Fairgrounds on Sept 18 14 and 45 due to past abuses. Exhibitors passes remain allowed, secretary Eldon Weeks stated. Nearby social notes record residents traveling to Jackson Gauley Bridge Muskogee and Columbus for visits and events.

Pombrgy Melgy County Fair Board Pasa Rock Springs Fairgrounds Eldon Weeks the Fair Board

Aged Resident Emma Van Duyn Dies in Middleport

Emma Van Duyn aged resident of Middleport died Friday evening at her South Steps and Avenue home after months of illness. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family and is survived by a granddaughter and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the residence, conducted by Rev. F. J. Gardner, with burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery.

Middagport Mia Emma van Duyn Middleport South Steps Avenue van Duyn Mies Augusta Ida van Tuys Sue Paul French Helen Bailey Middleeport Kate Walton Washington, D. C Elza Haley Lant Archer Bailey Run Bradbury Middleport Hill Cemetery Hay Delle Columbus Charles Smith Smuth Rutland Township George Roy Phillips Wellston William Plummer Rutland Methodist Miles Cemetery

Pierce Hysell Pomeroy Marriage License Noted

Aug 29 probate court issued a marriage license to Elmer Hysell 21 farmer of Rutland son of Mr and Mrs Walter Hysell and Flessia Pierce 17 of Rutland daughter of Mr and Mrs Austin Pierce. Also recent license to Elmer Still and Addie Qualis of Pomeroy. Funeral attendance noted for Mrs George Parsons with relatives from out of town including Roush family from Dunbar W Va and others in West Virginia and Clifton.

Pombrqy Elmer Hysell Rutland Walter Hysell Flessia Pieres Austin Pierce Elmer Still Addie Qualis Pomeroy Middleport George Parsons Marl Roush Dunbar W. Va H. €. Roush Lewis Roush Paul Maggie William. Wolfe Batart Myre Charles Brown

More Candidates in Races of November

Meigs County voters will see two new names on the nonpartisan judicial ballot in November. Judge C. Peoples seeks re election to Common Pleas Court and Pr. B A McCullough runs for probate judge. Incumbent Judge J B Carleton and Squire Titus may oppose, with petition rules noted and timing for filing.

Melge County Pomubroy Aug W.netles OG. Ht. Mullen Board of Elections C. &. Peantes Meira County B.A. McCullough Peoples Peetor McCullough J. B. Carleton Square B. L. Titus Judge Carleton Squire Titus Common Pleas Court Meigs County Nober

Relief steps discussed for Gallia County winter aid

Gallia County Township Trustees met at Gallipolis courthouse to plan fall and winter relief rules. Prosecution details clarified residency requirements for aid and farmer obligations to renters. A state association president Joseph Thomas spoke. attendance included 45 trustees at the Gallia County Fair. Attorney Leo Catterly announced a move of his law office to the northeast corner of Second Street.

Gallia County Gallipolis Staunds Joseph Thomas State Association Apeskar Leo Catterly Teoma Ibrick-Building Corrt Beck Carter Tha. Sacond

Rio Grande Poultry Tour Highlights Local Students

About 300 to 400 Ohio poultrymen toured farms in Southeastern Ohio and West Virginia last week in the annual poultry tour. Rio Grande High School Vocational Agriculture students were the only youths on the trip, guided by instructor Clint ey Poston. The students listed include Holden Thomas Wendell Hoover Wendell Denny Carl Atkins Hing Thorne Fred Thorne and Even Lloyd.

Gallipolis Ohio West Virginia Rio Grande High School Akadenta Clintey Poston Holden Thomas Wendell Hoover Wendell Denny Carl Atkins Hing Thorne Fred Thorne Lloyd

Bowyer Funeral Attended by River Towns in Point Pleasant

In Point Pleasant Ohio on Viand Street farewell services were held for Captain Bowyer 76 former president of the Maryland National Bank and a Ram leader with the Masonic Lodge and the Ohio River pilots association presiding. About 1 000 attendees from river towns marched and flags flew at half mast while supporters recall his role in bank and river trades.

Gallipolis Aub Viand Street Point “Pleasant Fey Bowyery Memshania Thakeliy Masonic Lodge Qhio Kasawhi River

Night Football Foreseen At Gallia Academy

Gallia Academy trustees plan to install lighting at the field corner of Fourth Avenue and State Street to enable night football. A lighting system, bleachers, and a surrounding fence are proposed with estimated costs between 2,500 and 3,000 dollars.

Gallia Academy Gallipolis Gallia Galtnolis Board of Education Fourth Avenue State Street Charles “Eauger Gisa Ceault

False Pretense Charge Sees Gallipolis Man Arrested

Gallipolis August 2 2 Wittam Clopeh was arrested yesterday by Sheriff Charles Hawane on a warrant charging him with obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly collected 9.50 from the county on the order of the probate judge for transporting a destitute family back to Kentucky. The family later returned to Gallia County with Gleach on the return trip and he kept the payment.

Gallipalie Kentucky Gallia County

Devise Capital Labor Plan To Speed Revival

The report outlines a plan by Ie in and Capt F G Hunker of Widdleport to accelerate business revival. Local society notes list many visitors and moves in Pomeroy and nearby towns, with engagements at fairs, churches, and family gatherings across Morgan and adjoining counties. Names, places, and events appear in dense personal notices throughout the week.

Lee Bristol Association of National Advertisers Grover A. Whalen Advertising Chinir New York Matthew Woll American Federation of Labor National Congress of Capital and Labor

Local Mishap and Family Notes From Chesterhill

Mrs Will Peebles slipped leaving Wood s store and injured her ankle while a bottle of milk broke in her hand. Donna Davis departs Sept 1 for Memphis to attend school, staying with John Fisher. Mr and Mrs Jon Bowman recently returned from a month visiting relatives in the West and Black Hills. They report subnormal crops in western farmlands except Iowa and toured Yellowstone and the Black Hills. Mrs Amy Crew of Springville visited last week with her sister Ma Ida Dutton.

A. T. Smith Irving Harrisburg Pennsville Mr. Smith Wilford Smith Harper Pendry I Billy Atheny Vern Faire Will Wymer Hopking Frederickstown Ella Thompson Lara Wymer Lillian Geddes Rolland Dorothy Davis Philo Hettie Woodward Ringgold and Gleuster Thelma’ Jones Cleveland Sara Rubberman Jones William Schofield Elsie Wilamson Wendyll Martha Cumberland Carrie Snyder George Hann Canton Lizzie Henn Ella Funk Albert Dutton Mammooth Springs Ark Hunbrey Park Lida Dutton Enined Amy Crew Iowa Amy Gray McConnelavilis Ben. Todd Chesterhill Cart Ith Patterson Friends Quarterly Meeting Basinesyie Blanche Godoflard George Patterson John Battersok Snyder Feathrop Thelma Goddard Pienis Embree Park McGonnelsville Will Peebles Wood's Donna Davis Memphis Tenn John Fisher Jon Bowman Wea Ruth. Bowman Chicago Walter Pierpaint Jainneapolis Bowman Thomas Lovell Leahey Montana Buckeye Yellowstone National Fark Black Hills Amy ‘Crew Springvile Eida’ ‘Dutton

Rutland News Notes Movements and Camp Trip

Rutland residents report family movements with Viola Lyle and Van Stevens relocating from Pomeroy to the Marve McHatie residence. Frances Giffin departed for a visit with relatives, and Clyde King guests with his brother Selby King in Columbus. A Rutland High camping party chaperoned by Carl Reaven departs with coach Geach and Mr. Haley’s party toward a below Gals jipalta site.

Viola Lyle van Stevens Pomeroy Haeme Marve McHatie Frances Giffin Ac Vist Tames Nelson Clyde King Tan Selby King Columbus Geach Carl Reaven Beakais Teem Rutland High Gals Jipalta Charles Haley Hysell Ron

Burr Oak Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits

A wiener roast and shower for Mr and Mrs Bale Der took place at Ira Dew s home Tuesday night. Mrs J D Haskins and Miss Helge of Athens stayed with Mr and Mrs Harnext Poet and Margaret Marshall. Depsil Post and sons Glenn and Orville of Columbus visited relatives. Dick and Donald McDonald called at Richerd Frasier s home in Oat Pale. A marshmallow toast at Freda Post s Saturday night honored Miss Helen Haskins of Athens with a large crowd enjoying the event.

Ira Dew Bale der J. D. Haskins Devehter Richerd Frasier Oat Pale Freda Post Helen Haskins Athens

Local Family Visits and Hospital Trip Highlight Weekend

Alfred Coy Hawk took son Vincent to Hartman Hospital Parkersburg for a tonsil operation on Thursday. Clinton Frost and wife from Athens visited Mrs Frosty’s parents Dr. and Mrs Willon Bentz over the weekend. Verneda Hartung of Silver Ridge stayed with sister Mrs J M Bentz. Violet Babcock of Bashan visited sister Mrs Tom Burks. W E Robinson and son Glenn spent the weekend in Balem WV. Arthur Hannamon and son from Parkersburg visited Mrs C M Hannamon. Vern Shamway and Maynara Rahr were in Columbus Friday. Stella Watkins visited Martin and Johny Koenler in Columbus Sunday. Pearl Pitta of Orange hosted a party Tuesday evening with 43 in attendance.

Coy Hawk Vincent Hartman Hospital Parkersburg Clinton Frost Athens Frosty Willon Bentz Verneda2 Hartung Silver Ridge J. M. Bentz Misa Violet Babcock Bashan Tom Burks W. E. Robinson Glenn Balem W. Va Arthur Hannamon Mirs. C Hannamon Vern Shamway Maynara Rahr Columbus Stella Watkins Martin Johny Koenler Broother Chris Koshier Pearl Pitta Orange

Community Week Socials Around Athens County

New England Dora Tompyon and Jack Summers were Wednesday guests of May 1 and Harold Henry. Ice cream and cake were served. Light Webster visited Fred Copeland's home Monday and Tyas dar Glen Morrison were at Mattie McWhorter's Wednesday. Miss McWhorter, an invalid, is not well. John Adkins and family visited friends in Virginia recently. Lota Devore and brother Harley returned home. He lives in Columbus. John Fowell and his daughter were at Mrs. Devore's Thursday. Many locals attended the Athens County Fair.

Iincoln Migs Bolen Shepherd Mae Birdi Xente Wills Davis Child of Columbus Freq Blacmar Miller Apartments Mulberry Avenue Gharles Peoples Laurel Street B. D. Will Wilcoln Clara Garland Minersville Robert Steel Chillicothe W. A. Drake Cleveland Pojeray High School Wills Sehlaegel Funt Mich John Schlaegel West Main Street Charles Zimmer Aon Charieca Schlaegel Lexington Martha Schlaegel Mra Gilbert Walter Dora Tompyon Jack Summers 1May Harold Henry Light Webster Fred Copeland Tyasdar Glen Whi Morrison Mattie McWhorter

Births and Visits Highlight Local Social News

Lottridge Mr and Mrs Jack Burdette announce the birth of a son Thursday August 25. Mr and Mrs Emmett Blair and twin children are noted. Mrs H R Watkins visited at the home of Mr and Mrs L T Runnion Tuesday evening. Rev Sayre and family of Nelgonville were omitted from attendance at a Lawrence Chaos homecoming. Amos Hixson and Ion Dennis of Willow Creek were there Monday. Edward Chevalier and daughter Evelyn spent Thursday with John Chevalier family. Robert Sharp family attended an Ohio Fuel Gas Company meeting at Embree Park Pennaville Friday. Herman Ahart of Little Hocking visited Thursday evening with UW Runnion family. R 24 Allen and children Ana Athens visited Tuesday.

Jack Burdette Sen Emmett Blair H. R. Watkins L. T. Runnion Sayre Nelgonville Lawrence Chaos Amos Hixson Ion Dennis Willow Creek Edward Allen Ana Athens

Walker's Brother Dies After Battle With Tuberculosis

George F. Walker aged 48, brother of New York Mayor James J. Walker, died early today in Saranac Lake after a long battle with tuberculosis. The funeral arrangements were pending.

Walker Saranac Laren George F. Walker James J.walker New York

Found at Last Q-623 Re Nef for Rictimatism and Pain

Found at last the famous Q-623 guaranteed remedy for rictimatism neuritis arthritis sciatica lumbago available to sufferers. The prescription has helped thousands where others failed. It is sold at Quick's Cut Rate Store with a guarantee to ease pain and provide value.

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