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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1931

Page

2

Meigs County Samaritans Aid Stranger Requests Fund

Rev. Harry Dye aided a well dressed man claiming a Huntington job and payday funds in Belpre. The man vanished with the money after crossing the river. Sheriff Trace and local residents reported no remittance since.

Comeroy Harry Dye Rottara M. E Belpre Huntington Parsons A. Va Eleck Biber Rev Dye Pomeroy Ting Fuchington Red Cross O A. Trace Pattimore Ohio Tman

Self-Supporting Fees Change for Recorder’s Office

An old line notes self supporting status for the recorder’s office and fees in the court of Seeeeee camenctiu. It reports past receipts averaging 267 dollars monthly and that under a new law effective January 1 the office will cover costs including the Juvenile officer’s salary. It notes the new law enables the fee reform and an investigation by Cghows at SPOMEROT on December 1.

Recorder’s Spomerot

Thanksgiving Visit Tied to Portrait Painter Commune

A young man, recently trained as a coastal portrait painter, spent Thanksgiving with his parents Mr and Mrs Oren Stansbury in Rutland Township. He recently arrived at Herschel Doe Great Bend, and was taken to revenue court at Pomeroy on Monday to answer to a charges.

Mutchier Cnicego Oren Stansbury Rutiang Herschel

Gallipolis Leader Heads Baptist Young People Union Move

Gallipolis resident Verne MeeCer was elected state president of the Baptist Young People's Union, now renamed the Baptist Young People. The change broadens membership to all church youth affiliates, with delegates reporting on the Eighth Annual Convention.

Middleport de i Young People’s Union of Chin Nec Des. Verne MeeCer Gallipolis Pomerry Association Trion Gocietr Baptist Young People’s Union The P. U Sings Young People’s Union Youngstown

Auto sales hit record low for month in history

Pomeroy reports November had the fewest passenger car sales on record in the clerk of courts office. Truck sales were near average, and used car transfers ran below average at a low level for the period.

Pomeroy Clerk of Courts S& Which

Reverend C W Brady Dead After Cincinnati Sermon

The Rev C W Brady, once pastor in Meigs County including Pomeroy and Racine, died suddenly in Cincinnati while delivering a sermon. He married Bessie Cross of Racine. two of their children were buried at Greenwood Cemetery. Funeral details follow Wednesday.

Pomeroy C. W. Brady Meigs County

Great Future for Pupp y in Pomeroy

A Pomeroy pup is described as destined to become a champion retriever after its playful actions. The master left a dollar bill on the floor and the pup retrieved it, bringing it to the playhouse and guarding it before it was left unchewed.

Pomeroy

Wedding Ties Bailey Son Wilbur to Miss Lelia Levacky

A Thanksgiving Day wedding at Mrs. Sadie Bailey’s home united Wilbur Bailey and Miss Lelia Levacky in a ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Norris of Mt. Hermen U B Church. Guests included families Levecy Spencer and Batley with a celebratory dinner and a later gathering giving gifts.

Sadie Bailey Texas Wilbur Wes Lelia Levaccy J. E. Levacy Hellidey Norris Mt. Hermen U. B. Church Gieter C. W. Spencer Columbus J. E. Levecy Maggie Anne May Dorris Clareda W. R. Bayler Forest Batley Otis Eimer Virginia Marjory Eva Eunice Rey Wilson Mexine Cermn Alkire Marr FE. Biscksten Harold Rev Charlies Spencer Vivian Leum A. Heston Migo Gladys Rourh Guy Sapp Ifpur

Dont Quote Me Selections From A Columbus Ohio Trip

A stream of brief notes recounts visitors and travels around Columbus and surrounding towns. Families, relatives, and locals return home from visits to Charleston Cincinnati and Miami while others plan moves and hosting duties during the holiday period.

Award Contract for New Bridge to Columbus Firm

GLOUSTER Dec. 1 Ray Strawser Inc East Columbus was awarded the contract for constructing a new bridge across Sunday Creek at High Street by the State Highway Department at a bid of 17 58 55. The project is under the state estimate and two detours will be used during construction via the Madison Street bridge and Salli bridge routes with preparatory work on Main Street.

Glouster Ray Strawser, Inc Columbus Sunday Creek High Street State Highway Department Madison Street Hotel Garden Main Street I Wee

White to Take Hand in Agricultural Dispute

Governor White plans to intervene in a Department of Agriculture dispute by inviting Guthery to his office for explanation of the abolition of the secretary to the Board of Agriculture held for 14 years by Helet Sloan Maher of Columbus. Brunner threatened resignation if Maher is not reinstated.

Columbus White Department of Agriculture Guthery Board of Agriculture Heiet Sloan Maher Miss Maher Bard of Agriculture Mise Meher

Barnum Press Agent Die at 79 in New City

P T Barnums first press agent William Ten Eyck Herdenbrook dies of heart disease at 79. Former editor and publisher, he led Texas Siftings, edited The Houston Post, and worked for The Boston Globe staff. He was writing a history of New York banks and survived by his widow.

New City Williem Eyck Herdenbrook P. T. Barnum Seac Herdenmbrook Texas Siftings O. Hemrr Houston Post Boston Grosbe Luther Burbank New York Hardenbrook

Jurymen Disagree in Case Against Bank Officials

In McArthur, the jury in the Citizens Bank of Hamden case failed to agree after eight hours of deliberation. The defendants Peau A. White president and E. W. Martin cashier faced charges of making false entries in bank books. Judge J. W. Darby presided as three prosecutors and four defense attorneys argued the case.

Three Men jailed for failing to pay fines

GLOUSTER December 1 Otto Gillett Momsarrat Walter Mickie and Andrew Mexic Hemlock were taken to Athens jail to serve fines assessed by Justice C W Wilson. The men had promised to pay within a period but failed and were re jailed. Others face similar actions as officers continue enforcement.

Glouster Otto Gillett Momsarrat Walter Mickie Andrew Mexic Hemlock Athens Henry Williams G. H. Leve Court of Justice C. W. Wilson Trimbie

Geary Pleads Guilty to Intoxication and Profanity

John Geary pleaded guilty in Trimble court to intoxication and using profane language on Sunday. Fines and costs totaled 89.85, with Geary arranging payment. Charges were pressed by Jacksonville residents. Constable Henry Willems arrested him.

Glouster John Geary Court of Justice C. W. Wilson Trimble Geary Jacksonville Henry Willems

Young Girl Irene Graham Dies After Illness

Miss Irene Graham 16 of McLeish died at home of her parents Mr and Mrs Isaac Graham after a brief illness this morning. General arrangements have not yet been made.

Glouster Irene Graham Isaac Graham McLeish

Glouster Lodge Sets Midweek Master Mason Meeting

Master Mason degree work and a stated communication are planned by Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M for Wednesday night. The event will be held at the lodge and open to eligible members.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

Home Drug Co Ad Promises Liver Health Remedies

Local advertisement for Home Drug Co at 96 No Fourth Street Minneapolis offers a liver health tonic claimed to ease gall stone colic and liver trouble. It touts a recognized specialist’s prescription and a 28 year record, with a money back guarantee and a clip-out offer.

Fourth Street Minneapoli Ntinn Fot & Vy Adyr

Followers Sing After Leader Gets Divorce

In Cleveland on December 1, parishioners of the Volunteers for Jesus Tabernacle celebrated the divorce of Rev. Maria Woodruff from Rev. Charles Woodruff. Corrods of courthouse hymns filled the building as about a score of supporters rode in her gospel bus, singing psalms and Thanksgiving hymns to mark the court victory.

Cleveland Volunteers For Jesus Tabernacle Mga Mery Woodruff Charles Woodruff

Scarlet Fever Area Changes in County

The report notes no major rise in scarlet fever cases in Athens County while detailing continued monitoring and minor fluctuations in affected districts. Local health officials urge vigilance and reporting of new cases to prevent spread within communities.

Athens County

Scarlet fever cases rise in Athens County towns

Over the last weeks scarlet fever reports climb to 36 total in Athens County. Town breakdown shows Jacksonville leading with four cases, Trimbie Town reporting sixteen, Gloucester three, Goo Run two, Hollister one, with Stewart and York Township showing declines but new outbreaks in Alexander Township Carbondale and Carthage Township.

Ann Morgen Clara Cavanaugh Coudty Furse Trimbie Town Jacksonville Hest Trimbie Glouster Goo. Run Hollister York Township Alexander Township Carbondale Carthage Tornship Athens County

Ode D Hackney Convicted of Whiskey Sale in Marietta Court

Ode D Hackney of Morgan County was found guilty in Common Pleas Court on Monday for selling whiskey. Judge David H. Thomas fined him 309 dollars plus costs after the trial.

Marietta Hackney Morgan County Common Pleas David H. Thomas

Name Helen Mann to Win Cash by Suggesting Stage Name

Hollywood actress Helen Mann seeks a new screen name. Cash prizes total 750 dollars plus 250 extra if mailed before December 6, 1881. Enter by sending a suggested name to Publicity Director E A Williams Studio A769 1023 N Sycamore Ave Hollywood CA. One entry per contestant.

Helen Mann Miss Mann E. A. Williams Studio N. Sycamore Ave Hollywood California Aty

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