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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1932
Page
2
Girl Injured in Sunday Morning Crash Near Pomeroy
At 2 oclock Sunday morning near the Pomeroy Bridge a car carrying Ralston Hemsley Syracuse baseball player and two girls ran out of gas. Hemsley struck their vehicle pushing it over. All escaped serious harm though one girl, Clara Rothgeb, was initially thought fatally hurt. she later began recovering after head and facial injuries. Hemsley was fined 100 dollars and had his license revoked for a year for driving while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pombiroy
Ralston Hemsley
Syracuse
Chicago ,Cubs
Pomeroy Bridge
Henry
Frank Capl
Tina
Grover Arnold
BI Jacobs
Forneroy
Middleport
Pomeroy
Hemsley
Fomeroy
Meigs County
Peter Drake
Cheshire
Clara Rothgeb
Drake
Rothgeb
Crumley
Hemsziey
Justice E HK
Titus
Todi
Mud Road
Uemstey
Jers
Relief for Gall Bladder Ailments With Kisx Ko Tablets
An old advertisement claims Kisx Ko tablets relieve gall stones and liver issues, promising safety and rapid relief for stomach and intestinal discomfort, headaches, and right side pains. The copy urges trying the product, offering a 36 day money back guarantee through local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quickes
Showboat Offering Scores City Success
POMEROY Feb 1 Most residents along the Ohio River towns have visited Billy Bryant's River Show boat and enjoyed the lively program. The troupe surprised by earning strong New York City reception with three acts nightly. The Bryant Showboat, a pride from New Orleans to Cincinnati, has also played Chicago and Cincinnati. The plan is to offer a varied repertory including East Lynne and Uncle Tom's Cabin. The show is praised for friendly, merry entertainment and strong audience cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ohio River
Billy Bryant
New York City
Bryant
New Orleans
Troup
Chicago
Cincinnati
East Lynne
Uncle Tons Cabin
von Lamlet
New York
County Officials Not Overpaid Says Campaign Skeptic
A county official argues salaries and fees of county officers are not excessive, noting Meigs figures across Auditor, Treasurer, Probate Judge, Clerk of Courts, Recorder, Sheriff, Surveyor, Prosecuting Attorney, and three commissioners show officers largely earn their pay or fees while some positions lack fee opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lor Dobs
Pomeroy
Totel
Attendance Noted At Church Bible School
Middleport on January meeting drew 287 attendees as 16 elderly women were honored with white carnations. Mrs D B Farmer and Mrs R H Horden sang a hymn during the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Christ Bible School
Middleport
Farmer
R. H. Horden
Lilia Hyselt
James Dunn
Shiveler
Gusta Rube
Ara Densmore
Wiliam Swisher
C. B. Smith
Lizzie Hartinger
C. M. Gibbs
Emma Sleson
John Gilliand
J. Tee
Alphi Russell
Annn Carrier
Alps
Sarah Wartinger
Mra. Bannester
Rise in Ohio Is Checked by Cold
POMEROY Ohio February 1 heavy rainfall of nearly two inches threatened flood in Onion River but sudden cold halted damage. Water along riverfront business districts slowed after rain ceased and small streams froze. Big Kanawha River went to bank full then receded before Ohio flood stage reached here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ohio
Onion River
Kanawha
Pittsburgh
Tomorrrow
Young People's Day program at Presbyterian Church
Juniors presented a Sunday program at the Presbyterian Church featuring a scriptural message and an organ prelude. Louise Lewis led the Train Up the Child in the Way He Should Go, with prayers by Hielen Owens and Jean Reed and a talk by Freda Cheatham. Betty Reed played the organ prelude, Ent Lewis gave the purpose, Jimmie Buchanan read Scripture, Grate led prayers, and the choir sang Let the Lev erights Be Burning with Like a Shepherd as the last hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlepory
Fed
Chritian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Louise Lewis
Hielen Owens
Freda Cheatham
Jean Reed
Jesus
Betty Reed
Ent Lewis
Gust
Lo Am
Jimmie Buchanan
Priges
Grate
Negro Veterans Form New Post in Middleport
In Middleport on February 1 a new American Legion Post No 263 was instituted for about 20 Black World War veterans. Otto Hreinberkl of Pomeroy served as installing officer but the ceremony was impacted by a missing installer. George Childs of Feeney Bennett Post spoke, and the group issued banquet honors. Members hail from Middleport Pomeroy and Rutland with Campbell Harper as commander and Lawrence Ginn as vice commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
American Legion
Lewis Manley
Otto Hreinberkl
Pomeroy
Muser J
Harley
Harry Simith
Columbus
George Childs
Feeney-Benneth
Unidentified body found on Ohio River near Crown City
A corpse recovered from the Ohio River near Crown City was initially identified as Giles Smuth then James Cole, then a man from the Little Kanawha River, but all identifications proved false and the body remains unidentified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ohio
Crown City
Gallipols
Giles Smuth
James Cole
Kanawha
No Red Heads Wanderers This Winter Are Observed
A Pomeroy resident reports no red headed tramps this winter at the jail and city building where travelers seek lodging. He notes travelers arrive with varied hair colors, more families and children on the move, and that people are seldom turned away when space allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Hobart Hostess Bridge Club Sees Nine Guests
Mrs M C Hobart hosted her contract bridge club at Lincoln Street in Middleport. Four tables played with club high score won by Mrs Del Wars and guest high by Mrs Cree. Five guests attended: Mrs Charles Singleton, Mrs Creel of Tomeroy, Mrs Edison Hobstetter of Pom eroy, and Mrs Q B Stout plus Mrs J A Kent. Afternoon concluded with refreshments. Ministers Visit Meigs Gallia Clergy February 12. Minsters from Gallia County will tour to Pomeroy by 11:30 autos for lunch. Gallia ministers and wives expected to attend the joint clergy gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Missionary Society of the
R Presbyterian Church
Charles Shumaker
Alberta
Elizabeth
Wreta
Orton
Clyde French
J. PB. Joachim
Fay Blane
Ft. Wayne
Ind
Thomas
Beach
Lincoln Streets
Elizabeth Patterson
Willis B. Patterson
Prially
Jamestown
Ohio
George Witmner
Sar. v. F. Ferguson
Cuba
Wlonda
St. Augustine
Hei. T. Boyd Gay
Presbytern Church
W. EB. Russell
Itumbaga
M. J. McCarty
Covin
Huntington
Harry Schoen
Cincinnati
Frank Williams
Schoen
Charleston
Phillip Crockhant
Erwin
South Third Avenue
Leon
W. Va
Hobart
M. Cc
Contract Bridge Club
Lincoln Street
del Wars
Cree
Charles Singleton
Creel
Edison Hobstetter
Pomeroy
Q. B. Stout
J. A. Kent
Gallia County
Meigs
Montreal death notice travels to Portland aunt dies
A telegram from Montreal to Mrs. P. F. Boyle of Portland announces the death of her aunt in Montreal. The message arrived via Charlotte Blosser with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Sep
Montreal
Canaga
P. F. Boyle
Portland
Chortea Blosser
Senior Class Sleigh Ride at Reeves Farm
The Athens High School senior class held a sleighing party at Wilbur Reeves home four miles toward New Marshfield on a Wednesday night. Chaperones Miss Jennie Dowd and Miss Mary Simon supervised a jovial evening with games music and a delicious supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens High School
Wilbur Reeves
New Marshfield
Jennie Dowd
Mary Simon
Reeves
Lena Beolgner
Carrie Juned
Mildred Healy
Fickering
Flosie, Young
Nettle Watting
Ira Grim
Elva Michaels
Maud Drake
Jennie Tirana
Olive Cameron
Odu Kenney
Mewrs
Mac Bethel
Whbur
Letter Claims Husband Is Dead. Man Denies It
Rosella Daley received a letter from the United States Veterans Bureau in Washington stating the death of her husband Fred E Daley a 15 year carpenter and ex World War veteran The letter asked her to fill out a death certificate and resubmit a war risk claim She called her husband from his job binding a new home and he denied the death straight away
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Clatksville
Rosella Daley
United States Veterans' Bure
Washington
Fred Eo Daley
Quickest Way to Knock a Cold
A reader touts a quick cold remedy claiming two tablets taken with water speed relief. It promotes a single formula and urges following directions while noting low danger and minimal cost.
Probate Court Laws Changed In This State
Ohio adopts a new probate code effective year start reducing estate settlement time from twelve to nine months. It cuts contest periods and allows small estates under $500 to be settled by simple orders. Exemption from administration rises to 20 percent with a $50 minimum and $2000 maximum. Murderers barred from inheritances and a guardian for minors can be named by will even if the testator has no real property. The code aims to aid business by allowing executors to continue a firm’s operations. Bonding tightened to curb mismanagement. Crafted by the Ohio State Bar Association with four years of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Ohio State Bar Association
New Probate Code Reshapes Jurisdiction Across Counties
The legislature approved a revised probate code with major amendments since 1823 except for minor changes in 2857. It transfers criminal and divorce powers from probate judges to broader courts and grants probate courts authority to construe wills and issue declaratory judgments. Administrators may seek probate judge rulings on share rights if disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Common Pleas
Gridder Sues for Divorce Over Cruelty Claim
CHILLICOTHE February 1. L York Rowan former Ohio State football star files for divorce from Anna Marie Rowan citing extreme cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chillicothe
Yersth L. Rowan
Ohio State University
Anna Marie Rowan
Chillicothe Man Sues Wife Claiming Cruel Treatment
A Chillicothe man files suit in the office of Clerk of Courts Brian Madge Weal alleging his wife violently struck him in social settings. Attorney Garrett E. Claypool represents the plaintiff, a former Chillicothe high school football standout and Scarlet and Gray alumnus, citing repeated unprovoked blows in Detroit Michigan Chillicothe and elsewhere in the presence of friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Madge Weal
Garrett 8
Claypool
Rowan
Chillicothe
Detroit
Michigan
Legal Vote Row Faces Ohio Ballot Technicality
Ohio Attorney General Gilbert Bettman examined whether a 1929 election code change that moves the electors list to the secretary of state could bar President vote counting. Supreme Court rulings require electors to vote for a candidate for each office, risking a ballot reform and possible special legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
U.R
Supreme Court
Ohio
For Clear Skin Choose 5.5.8 Tonic
The ad claims skin health hinges on red blood cells and promotes 5.5.8 as a tonic for strength and vitality. It touts a century plus of use and suggests the larger size offers savings.
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