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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1929

Page

2

Suit For Baby Delayed In Court In Pomeroy

Judge Crow delayed habeas corpus case in Probate Court of Pomeroy to Monday to allow more time for investigation. Albert Milhoat of Middleport seeks custody of a one year old child held by Minnie Barlewine's sister-in-law since nine days old. Attorneys plan to file to transfer to Probate Court for adoption action by Earlewine family. Proceedings likely to become a hard fought custody contest.

Minnie Barlewine Drobate Court Earlewine A. DL. Trusgell A. P. Miller

PLAN FAMILY PARTY AT Heath M. WW Church

Heath M W Church Woman's Home Missionary Society hosts a family party Monday evening December 16 at 8 o'clock. Members of the Women's Auxiliary Queen Mitches and Home Guard Groups 1 and 2 led by Mrs Wichinger attend. Home Guards will have a Christmas tree and a gift exchange. Relishments will be served.

John Ature Heath M. EL Ghuech Stondsy Middleport Deen Woman's Home Missionary Society of Heath M. WW Woman’s Auxilary Queen Mitches H. F. Scott Home Guard Wichinger

Justice to Speak Here Wednesday Knights of Pythias Meet

Judge Charles A Justice district Court of Appeals member and former Grand Chancellor of Ohio will be principal speaker at the Knights of Pythias district meeting in Castle Hall on Wednesday evening December 18. Sixteen lodges from Meigs and Athens Counties will be represented. The event emphasizes district leadership and ceremonial attendance by Grand Lodge officers. Local notices mention surrounding residents and social happenings in Middleport and nearby towns as part of holiday season activity.

Pomeroy Charles A. Justice Knights of Pythlas Ohio tBteigs Athens Elodges Offcers Altend

Christmas party spread by Needle and Thimble groups

In Middleport two groups held holiday gatherings with gifts exchanged and socializing. Mrs Soles hosted a quiet afternoon event with refreshments as attendees celebrated Christmas before plans to travel. The Needle and Thimble Society and Wine More Circle hosted separate parties with decorations and gift exchanges at members’ homes.

Middlemport Erie Youngstown Snider Church Waltnham Mig . H. Brehinger Fedavy Mistral Wag & Christaeasteri Chrismay Tee

Coupleeler Wed in Meigs County Court House Wedding

In Meigs County, a first in local history occurred when a couple married Friday in the Meigs County Court House. Officials noted no fear of bad omens as onlookers gathered. the ceremony was performed by Rev. Pascal A. Bright of the Pume rov M 3s Church.

Pomenoy Meigs County Bere Deimer Moush Miner Minersville McDaniels Pascal A. Bright Pumerov M 3S

County Officials Salaries Based on Population

Officials in Allegheny County expect a change in board salaries. Attorney General Gilbert Bellman argues such pay should scale with county population, not precinct counts. After 1930, board members reportedly earned 12 dollars per thousand population and 2 dollars per registration precinct.

Aleigs County Imaterdal Gilberth S Bellman Offerss Talon Menbos Buardvil

Ohio farm bureau address stresses youth and machinery future

John T. Brown Ohio lieutenant governor urges Farm Bureau delegates that farms will grow with young operators and modern equipment. He notes a shift of workers since 1910, calls for trained minds, and supports industrial work for average intelligence, while praising the need to lure youths back from other trades.

America John T. Brown Gio Ing Champulico Brown Gore Pires Doe The

Farm Bureau meeting notes and local events in Meigs County

V Reuter becomes secretary and Everett Colwell is named vice president replacing W G Nease. Afternoon program featured Pomeroy High School Orchestra led by Emma Hessler and group singing led by W J Teed. Ten-year service pins awarded to 30 Farm Bureau members. Arthur Johnston presented pins and traced the organization’s history. Mr Carman praised attendance and predicted a bright future for Ohio and Meigs Farm Bureau. Incident reports include a hospital transfer for Anthony Woode of Orange Township and two window fires in Middleport, with property losses mainly decorative.

V. Reuter Everett Colwell W. G. Nease Pomeroy High School Emma Hessler Pomeroy W. 3. Teed Racine Farm Bureau Meigs County Arthur Johnon Ohio Farm Bu-rea Carman Farm Bureau of Ohio

Auto Trip From Pomeroy Shows Heifer Calves Riding Along

Have Auto Trip POMEROY. Dec 14 viewing winter scenery from a rear seat two 130 pound heifer calves traveled from Clarksburg WV yesterday to Downington Meigs County from 10 a m until after dark with W F P Wilson former Mells County commissioner as driver One calf lay on rear seat the other in front foot space both looked out placidly as they passed through Pomeroy Dairy man Wheaton drove over to secure the calves to raise cows In the same week two of the last 13 calves to arrive at that dairy herd were of the gentler sex Henry Camini and Grover Arnold were arrested on trespassing charges at Henry Seidenatie premises dog warden hearing set for Monday morning bond fixed

Pomeroy Clarksburg Downington Meigs County W. F P. Wilson Mells County Wheson Wardsburge Beles County Henry Camini Grover Arnold Pomeray Henry Seidenatie

Court Schedule Change Delays Local Trials in Pomeroy

POMEROY December 14 The announced court schedule for next week was altered. Orvin Smith pleaded guilty to petit larceny and paid a $10 fine plus costs totaling about four dollars. A burglary and larceny case against Diamond Lawson was reset for December 27. Prosecutor D H Peppies and Shenie Willock visited Mountville Virginia Penitentiary seeking evaded s in the Lapsom case.

Pomeroy Orvin Smith Diamond Lawson D. H. Peppies Shenie Willock Virginia Mounttville Tha Rm

Well Drilled Near Pomeroy In Wetland Find

Dec 14 report states anoter tarse pag Well brought in by Elizabeth Klemm Carm on Bail fun near Pomeroy. Drilled by W N Slupe and associates of Baltimore Maryland. Project claims potential output up to half a million cubic feet per day. Continued on Page.

Pomeroy Tas Elizabeth Klemm W N. Slupe Baltimiera Lock Associates

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