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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1930

Page

2

Slippery Road Cited in Series of Wrecks near Pomaroy

A string of wrecks occurred on the slippery Pomaroy Harriganville Road Friday near the W. 1 residence. A car carrying Mrs. Hawktie and Mr. Pyne Murver from Colimbya slammed on a worn tire, causing minor injuries to several, including Mrs. Thurking and Dr. Byron Wig. No serious damage reported. vehicles pulled clear with help from residents and bystanders.

Fomeroy Read Hyaol Pomaroyy Harriganville Road Tour Cor Ot Mra Mower Colimbya Witeh Hawktie Law Tae Tieuten Ae Aughtien WL Treuter Walter Kennedy Pyne Murver Byron Wig Tverneray Hunt Putin Hower

Robbery Report At Pomeroy On Corn Bags

Report from Pomeroy details a noon robbery by a pretended officer who seized bags of corn from a guard at his residence last night. Sremett Mehl Rutland identified a masked assailant with a machete and a search warrant was executed with two officers and a bondhound. Cruach of Christ Miditepore Yred J. Garter pastor and Homer New superintendent addressed congregations about New Year services and upcoming programs with prayers, special music, and a consecration service.

Pomeroy Sremett Mehl Rutland Mehl Tmehl Tagm Howe Cruach OF Christ J. Garter Orto Ob Berman Walla of Jerusatern Borst Brayeer Satydour

New Athens County Officials Take Oath After Election

New chief deputy Jen Rasp and new county prosecutor Jon W Bolin take positions as Athens County elects two new leaders. Wingott becomes sheriff with George Rasp as aide. Bolin replaces Williams as prosecuting attorney. Other county posts begin Jan 5 with Blackwood, Gorham, Rowland and others starting new terms.

Athens County Sherif Sherift Yam Wolams Wit Bred W. Heck Whlliams Wingest George Rasp Jacksonville Rasp Millfield Whawill Wingris Jon W. Bolin Athens Siterney RK. D. Williansa Bolin Blackwood Daugherty Athess Young Bolia Winsete John Lax John Grosvenor Gerson D. Gorham Treagtrer-Eteet FL Rowland Common Peas Court Gorham Mor J. Clyda Edmundson Fanmett Carpenter Lewis F. Jones Seerener

Rome Grange to Stage Installations and New Officers

Rome Grange plans a January meet to install new officers for the coming year. Members will elect and confirm officers. The Albany Grange will join the event with a program and expected charges and services to be announced.

Rose Granke Albany Grange Tease Serforkments Ana Ofare

Christmas in Tevaris County Marrows Family Feasts

Dec 27 Vor POMMROY reports county records show most deaths occur among children aged five to ten. The piece centers on local families gathering for Christmas, recounting visits from relatives, and noting widespread celebrations, sickness, and multiple home gatherings. Many names and places across Columbus, Huntington, and nearby towns are mentioned as residents visit kin during the holiday season.

Pommroy A. H. Bradbury Webb Smith Phetlix Columbus Smith Me. N.C. Hobart Lincoln Street Eather Chansbern Olumbus Major Basband A. Hawet Bette Thurguay Malta W. Va George Hoffosn Mra Farry Ramsey Luther Huntington CW. Ramsey Adhoe Cavert J. W. Brera Torte Miler Cortaze South Fifth Street Swanson Ohlinger End Cwhildren Columbue Helidara

Damaged Middleport Car Crash Leaves Family Stranded

Disjointed OCR notes describe a wreck near Middleport and a family trip to Dickerman West Virginia for Christmas. Mentions Mr Cooper and his grandchildren, extended kin, and repairs needed on the vehicle. Also lists local names and scattered references to services and visitors after the holiday period.

Middleport Doc Mie Hoot Dicyrus Cam Mia Eleanor Ronah Wodnopdasy Terres Cooper Dickerman W. Va Tars Cooper Ara Roush

Nisson's Body Discovered In Local Mine Tragedy

A Christmas discovery ends a months long mystery as 48 year old Prank Sisson, who vanished from his home in Kaatern Gatlia County on November, is found dead in a mine shaft. Hunters Monga Dapst and Wis Sheee reported the body after tracking leads amid a weathered landscape. The incident unfolds amid a tense regional context with lingering suspicions about the note reportedly left in a bag of potatoes and the public’s interest in local election remain unresolved. The scene underscores a grim end to a man believed to have planned a fatal act against the election process. A second item notes a Christmas dinner in Middleport and a Friday wedding near Pomeroy.

J Dmeroy Thanody P Althoien Pisses Jean Roney Win Steetlen An Itle Witeh Slesen Bia

Marriage announcements and local notices in Columbus and Pomeroy

Dee Pomerot announces Alla Sherman Casto to E Jaycox in Columbus with Rev Mises officiating. Also notes visits, court actions, and holiday events across Moses and surrounding counties including teachers, residents, and Christmas entertainments.

Pomerot Dee Sherman Casto Alla E. Jaycox Columbus Ho Rev Mises Jaycox Pomeroy Blaige Mond

William H. Dennis Dies After Stroke Saturday

William H Dennis 67 a former sewing machine firm representative in Middleport died at home on Gravel Hill Street after a stroke suffered when a street fall. He leaves a wife three daughters one of whom is Stiss Mary Dennis a Columbus teacher and a son Dale Dennis of Oberlin five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not been announced. Dennis was a member of Middleport Baptist Church.

Middleport Dee Willava FL Dennis Fig MU Street Dennis Charles Gregg Chores Flodrick Stiss Mary Dennis Columbus Dale Dennis Oberlin

Gifts Announced Pomeroy Children Home Donations

A December 27 list records donations to the Chil dren's Home for Christmas from multiple donors including Figar Ebershich and Theo Ribershach. Items ranged from cash and candy to oranges apples ice cream and dolls, totaling about 50 dollars.

Pomeroy Figar Ebershich Chilip Mote Theo Ribershach Edouard Bbershach Charles Millen Wheeney A. Eastman, Jr Hartley Whaley Dental

Bread War Reported Across Ohio Towns

A broad battle is said to be waged in Gallipolis Middleport Pomeroy Athens Wellston Jackson Chillicothe Huntington and other towns as outside bakers invade local territory with five cent loaves. Home bakers retaliate by moving into rival areas while salesmen travel district wide seeking business.

Pomeroy Gallipolis Middleport Athens Wellston Jackson Chillicotly Huntington

Family Gathers in Middleport for Christmas Reunion

A large Middleport gathering over Christmas included Mr. and Mrs. Det Allen and daughter Hilah from Zanesville, the Al len family, the Bradburys with son Cherlea, Mr. and Mrs. James Arnold and son James, Powerex, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McNamee, and Asa, with extended relatives at the Grande. The group shared a festive holiday at Mr. and Mrs. Hy Bradbury's home.

Middleport Des Det Allen Hilah Zanesville Mrr Frank Allen Cecil Bradbury Cherlea Asa James Arnold James Charles McNamee Powerex Hy Bradbury

William Stivers Dies in Hospital in Pomeroy

Meigs County obituaries report William Stivers 35 of Second Ward Pomeroy died at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg after a major operation. He is survived by his wife Ada Hawk two children his mother three brothers and two sisters. Alma Pelleitow of Anthony Fel Line Grove Chesty Township also died after a lockjaw incident at Holzer Hospital leaving four children and several relatives.

Pomeroy Tro Adda. Honal Meigs County William Rivers St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg Jonn Catherine Stivers Ada Hawk Wilma Willian Chidryy Edward Youngstown Jock Minersville Charles Condor Street Robert Cronk Wilkin A@weild Lawrence Kas

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