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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1932

Page

2

Pomeroy to Build River Bank Parking Lot Next Week

Pomeroy plans a riverside parking lot with a 70 car capacity. Fundraising led by Legionnaires has reached 150 dollars from local firms and residents. Wright McCroba drew plans for a 300 foot long by 60 foot wide lot with a central 3 foot roadway and space on each side, to be built with future expansion in mind.

Pomeroy Pomeroy River Wright McCroba K. of P. Hall McCroba McCrota Hll Tee Mahoney

New Internal Medicine RA MA Promises Relief From Rheumatic Pain

An advertisement promotes RA MA as an internal remedy that cleanses poisons from the liver kidneys and blood to ease rheumatic pain swelling and stiffness. It claims quick relief from crippling aches and offers a $1 bottle at K's Cut Rate Store with a money back guarantee if not effective.

Local Social Roundup From Middleport and Surrounding Areas

Names and visits fill a social page fragment from Middleport and nearby towns. Citford Jenkinson family on East Main Street hosts a suesta. Art and Delbert Wilcoxen of Lancaster visit with Dr J Wilcoxen of Racine. A Sacred Heart card party draws many with bridge euchre and pinochle. Mrs. Hamilton Karrig reports from Cemetery Road. Cedric W. Clark hosts the Couple Club on South Third Avenue with a potluck and bridge.

Citford Jenkinson Main Street Art Wilcoxen Delbert Wilcoxen Lancaster Racine Sacred Heart Middleport, Dieu Cedric W. Clark South Third Avenue

Pomeroy Gridders Awarded Varsity Letters at Assembly

Sixteen Pomery High School athletes received football varsity letters at Thursday morning’s assembly. Recipients include Capt. Fred Crow, Wilma Tipi Dye, Edgar Arnold, George McQuigg, Edison Guinther, Milford Greuser, Charles Kaiser, Levi Casci, Charities Thornton, punters Carl Kloes, Albert Russell, Murrel Wolfe, Robert Blackwell, Edward Baer, George Kindiclar, and Clarence Andrews. Team managers Marvin Finlse, George Mobeicher, Phillip Clifton, and James Ward were also recognized.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Fred Crow Wil- Wam iTipi Dye Edgar Arnold George William McQuigg Edison Guinther Milford (i) Greuser Charles Kaiser Levie Casci Thorntos Carl Kloes Albert Russell Murre! Wolfe Robert Blackwell Edward Baer George Kindiclarence Andrews Marvin Finlse George Hmobeicher Phillip Cifton James Ward

Auto License Tags Go On Sale Across Meigs County

Meigs County deputies began selling auto license tags at county offices in Pomeroy with brisk but calm business. Dealer F G Webster of Pomeroy and Raymond Foeratach of Middleport noted steady demand as tag numbers rose, with Philip Sommers securing the first local plate number 206001 for the third year. Some customers request plates matching their last license figures, while others seek repeats of prior numbers. A separate item reports a pot supper and bridal shower at Pomeroy Lutheran Church in honor of Helen Dorst ahead of her marriage to Fer Lrottnie of Hotoken New Jersey.

Pomeroy Automenie Meigs County F. G. Webster Raymond Foeratach Middleport Webster Philip Sommers Helen Dorst W F. Dorset West Main Street Pomeroy Lutheran Church Fer Lrottnie Hotoken N. J

POMERO Lodge Election Aimed At Grand Officers

Members of the Ascobance Tribe lodge No. %. will elect officers at the regular meeting Monday night. Past Sachems will vote for grand officers at the Grand Council. A. P. Mata, Athens jeweler, seeks Great Junior Sagamore with support from Southeastern Ohio tribes. Eastern State prepares for annual officer installation next Tuesday with a 6 o clock chicken dinner followed by a lodge banquet. Visitors from other Masonic Lodges attended.

Pomero Bec Ascobance Tribe A. P. Mata Athens Great Junior Sagamore Ohio

Distillers Surprise Three Brothers in Reedville

Pomeroy dispatch reports county officers locating a still near Reedville early December 2. Brothers Roy Herman and Vernon Chevalier were arrested for manufacturing liquor and face penalties including fines from 50 to 200 dollars and prison terms from one to five years.

Pomeroy Reedsville Roy Chevalier Herman Chevalier Vernon Chevalier

Joe Reuben Drilling moves rig to Scott property

The Joe Reuben Drilling Company relocates its equipment to the John Scott property on Harrisonville Road after a dry hole was encountered on the Benton Carl farm site along the same road in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Joe Reuben Drilling Company John Scott Harrisonville Road Benton Carl

Correction issued for hospital transfer misstatement

In The Messenger dated November 20 the record stated Edward Oblinger of Middleport was taken to the State Hospital at Athens. A correction is issued to set the record straight.

Middleport the Messenger Edward Oblinger Athens

Market for Livestock Is Moving Downward

Heavy receipts last week gave buyers the upper hand, forcing lower costs as dressed beef demand waned. Chicago featured throwout steers from the international exhibit, with broad demand for throwouts and prime steers and yearlings, but the large supply could not be absorbed at prior week prices. Hog prices slipped, fat lamb demand waned then recovered as receipts dwindled and sales near the $6.56 peak.

Columbus Chicago H. E. Curry Ohio Farm Bureau Research Department

Young Men's Class to be Organized in Guysville

The Rev. and Mrs. W H Reitz host 24 young men at the Methodist parsonage to organize a Sunday School class with Pale Chapman as teacher. Homer Morehead, the Sunday School superintendent, is invited. The Guyeville Stewart Charge won the fall festival booth prize at Central Avenue M E Church last Friday. Epworth Leagues of the two counties competed.

Guysville W. WH. Reitz Fpale Chapman Homer Morehead Guyeville-Stewart Central Avenue M. E Epworth

Boy Suffered Double Leg Fracture Playing Football

Ted Sprague twelve year old son of Dr and Mrs John L Sprague of 33 Morris Avenue suffered a double fracture of the bones of his right leg while playing football on the East Side School playground Thursday afternoon. Ted is in the eighth grade of the Junior High School.

Ted Sprague John L. Sprague Morris Avenue Ted

Correct for Once Youngstown

Lee and Copeland of the Department of Agriculture weather service report Millport noting that November was warmer and wetter than expected this year.

Youngstown Lee Copeland Department of Agriculture Millport van Beth Calder Wetter

Getting Ready For Christ Is Stark's Topic Pomeroy

The Rev Alonzo R Stark will preach on Getting Ready For Christ at First Baptist Church Sunday morning at 10 20 with Bible School at 9 30 Young People meet at 6 30 pm Morning services at Peace Evangelical and Presbyterian Church feature Rev Theophil Mehl discussing Searching in the Scriptures at 10 30 am Vesper services at Evangelical Church and organ recital by Miss Hilda Oblinger with vocal selections by Mrs Helen Zeihr and Miss Marguerite Meier No evening service due to vesper meeting Teachers and officers meet Tuesday at 7 pm at Presbyterian Church Martha League meets Wednesday at Peace Church Pastor to preach at Minersville Sunday afternoon Triangles fellowship supper after the vesper service at First Baptist Midreport Rev F C Kreager to use The Supreme Benediction at 10 18 am Sunday School at 9 00 am Junior BY will meet at 2 pm Senior and Intermediate B A V at 6 pm Evening service at 7 pm Sermon topic Serious Living Prayer meeting at 7 pm Wednesday Annual business meeting to be held then.

Pomeroy Alonzo R. Stark First Baptist Church Bible School Christ Peace Evangelical and Presbyterian Church Theophil Mehl The Evangelical Church Hilda Oblinger Helen Zeihr Marguerite Meier Presbyterian Church Mary and Martha League Peace Church Minersville Triangles F. C. Kreager

G. K. Will Spend More on Advertising

Cleveland report on General Electric unit managers agreeing to raise 1933 advertising and sales promotion expenditures. Waiter J. Dally notes newspaper ads as the largest outlay as fewer advertisers compete for attention. Heywood Broun John Erskine and Bruce Barton listed among speakers for a banquet at the Hermit Club tonight.

Cleveland General Electric J. Dally Heywood Broun John Erskine Bruce Barton Hermit Club

Distributing Cost Is Assailed by Taber

L. J. Taber of Columbia Ohio master of the National Grange defended cooperative marketing to reduce the producer consumer margin. He said opposition rose only after cooperative marketing began and urged elimination of commission men to cut costs.

Chicago L. J. Taber Columbia National Grange National Association of County Agricultural Agents Taber

Infant Girl Dies in Chauncey Millfield Home

Nine month old Loig Berna dine, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie McClellan former Chauncey residents, died after a brief illness at their Millfield home. Survived by parents two brothers Delton Elrey Belford Eugene and three sisters Lucila Belle Wanda Lou Victoria. Funeral services set for Saturday with interment in Nye Cemetery Chauncey.

Chauncey Loig Bernadine Leslie McClellan Millfield Delton Elrey Belford Eugene Lucila Belle Wanda Lou Victoria Nye

Chauncey Guests Visit Fultonham Family Members

Mr and Mrs George Wilson and Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer with Clifford and Lois Ann visited Mrs Lucy Wyckoff in Fultonham Ohio on Sunday as guests of Mrs Wyckoff's sister.

Chauncey George Wilson Car! Shafer Clifford Lois Ann Fultonham Ohio Wilson Lucy Wyckoff

Presidential Special Yarn Reproduced in Ohio Alumnus Issue

William F. Smiley writes aboard the Presidential Special during Hoover's Athens visit for The Messenger. The November Ohio Alumnus includes Julius S. Smith obituary, homecoming coverage, Roberts archeological study, and a 1932 football season review with a large gridiron photo.

William F. Smiley the Messenger Parkersburg Athens Mr. Hoover Ohio Alumnus Clark E. Willhiams Ohio University Julius S. Smith National City Calif Frank H. H. Roberts, Jr Frank H. H. Roberts Charles Densmore University Newa Bureau

Man’s ashes to be strewn in Bermuda sea

Carl Maitzahn wished Bermuda would receive his remains. His widow sent the ashes today to be scattered in the sea off Coral Beach, Bermuda, marking a final wish fulfilled.

Carl Maitzahn Bermuda Coral Beach

Death of Mrs Margaret Barringer Linked to Family Tragedy

Zanesville Ohio December 2 79 year old Mrs Margaret Barringer dies from a broken hip after a fall marking a second family tragedy in seven weeks. Grandson Earl Weaver was fatally hurt in a coal mine accident.

Zanesville Margaret Barringer Earl Weaver

Millfield Bible Classes Banquet Celebrates Victory in Attendance Contest

Millfield Millfield Church of Christ hosts a banquet by the Martha and Faithful Circle Bible Classes for the Men's Class of the Bible School after the men won a recent attendance contest. About 200 people attended with red and green decor and a chicken dinner served by Faithful Circle members. The program featured Rev G B Cwortner Chauncey, readings, vocal numbers, and a quilt presentation to the Men's Class for the building fund. Plans for a church basement under the building were announced by the committee.

Millfield F. EB. Boudinot Chase the Faithful Circlée John Dean Allen Boudinet Lewis Sanders Gilbert Keirns Fred Raesell Henry Heffain Eawerd Wade William Sisson Herman Theisen, Jr Erwin Stauffer Clara Bell Nina Louise Pettit G. C. Patton Dover Band C. H Boudinet Ladies’ Aid Society Jane F. E. Boudinet H. O. McDaniel T. Hiowee Clase G. B. Cwortner Chauncey Hele Courtney Sherman Peter Keasey Bert Smith Andre Allen Boudinot Dave M. Sawyer T. H. Blower P. D. Hill Bible School H. C. McDaniel Metta F. BE. Boudinet Faithful Circle Gibeirns

Maywood Byers Host Taffy Pull For Friends

Chauncey Det and Mrs Maywood Byers entertain a group of friends with a traditional taffy pull at home on May Avenue. Attendees include Clarence ev Addie Schoonover Gerald Ham man Elmer Beiteicheis and many others.

Chauncey Maywood Byers Chaunce May Avenue Clarence Addie Schoonover Gerald Ha Carl Hami Mary Beiteicheis Carol McCali Elmer Beiteicheis Elmer Luther Cruickshank Jen Courtney Harry Schoon John Tippie Wiha Smith Robert Hillyer Charlie Hillyer Edw. Courtr Alice Courtney Ovie Quir Edna Mae Quinton Walter Eldon Schoonover Joe Sta Maywood Byer

Schoonovers Host Chicken Dinner in Chauncey

Mr and Mrs T D Schoonover of Chauncey entertained Thursday with a chicken dinner for their guests Mr and Mrs Carl Leftier of Greens Fork and Mr Addie Tippie of Chauncey.

Chauncey Mov T. D. Schoonover Carl Letfier Addie Tippie

Fourteen Mines Active in Chauncey District

Fourteen mines in Chauncey district operate today with several named mines active including Hocking, Kimberly, Carterola Ohio No. 1, Posten No. 6, and others numbered 119 118 and more.

Chauncey Hocking Kimbery Carterola Ohio Posten

College Youths Today Larger and Stronger

Delaware report cites Ohio Wesleyan data showing freshmen average 5'9\" tall and 144 pounds with size 26 suit and 15 collar. Dr William F Roberts credits public school hygiene and physical education for healthier, larger youths entering college.

Delaware Wiliam F. Roberts Ohio Wesleyan University

Neethar Granted Route Extension by Public Utilities Board

Percy C. Neethar of Chillicothe received permission from the Ohio Public Utilities Commission to extend his trucking route from Chillicothe and Jackson to Powersville. The decision allows continued service with the new terminus.

Columbus Percy C. Neethar Chillicothe Obw Public Utilities Commiasion Today Jackson Pomersy

Lunar Transits Signal Routine Day for Most

The Stars Say notes a largely ordinary day with wide stir outside personal initiative. Minor changes, short trips, and cautious correspondence are likely. birthday individuals face little consequence this year while a general preference for change remains. Notable activity mentions General George B. Me Clellan.

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PAGI Legion Louis Stanley Ralph Gilmore Jacob Elderfeld Sons Company H Koehler John Kiar Jesse Brewster Edward A Stark A. T. Barton Poveroy Fruit Company Ww. E Wolfe Charlies P. Gloeckner Jacob Roller John Sauvage Norma Goodwin Hank Young A. O. Tracy Joe Rubin L. A. Person Legionnaires Max Roller Fred Thoman Samuel Tineley Kathryn Payne Tuesaday Charleston Pride of Ohio Division 570 Grand International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Frank McCoy North Third Avenue W. H. Jubling Bridge Club South Second Avenue M. S Lee Kennedy Cheshire Lee Roush Judson Miner Huntington W. Va Peter Feenney Miss Mivired Presbyterian Missionary Society L. J. Heiner Rutland William Huggins Mary Lincoln Street Joe Cochran Grant Street Red Cross Cochran Red Crosse Paul Hoffner C. BE. Downie Theodore Downie B. Swanson N. Court Westinghouse Motor Potomer Store Carpenter Hardware CO Glouster Logan Hamilton Karrig Cemetery Road Lee Rudistil Mid- Airport Homer E. Hysett Breezy Heights Clifford Jenkinson East Main Street Roy Strickland Vernon Brunten Sarah Williamson Opal Edward Reuter Chillicothe Hospital Bull Run Oneidora Hendricks Butland-Pomeroy Road Blanche Conde Second Street B. F. Gravely Alex Downie Peasant Platts W. V Clarks Entertain Pomeroy Gridders Miss Dorst Lodge News Odd Fellows Pomervey Laxige MONE S Corrections Ted Sfragle Wart Stark Pomeroy and G. K Mrs. Lestie Mclellan Millfield Bible Martha and Faithful Circle Mrs. Byers Sam Tippett Gertie Grimes Milfield Church of Christ W. A. Bell Mefield C. MH. Boudin Bae Ud Nelsonville Kolt Booters Sue Bergaine Mets Cas Tomero Genevieve Kemble
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