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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1932

Page

2

McKenzie Is Sentenced At Pomeroy In Dwi Case

James McKenzie was sentenced to three months in jail, fined 250 dollars plus costs, and had driving rights suspended for six months after conviction for driving while intoxicated. Judge W E B White denied a new trial. bond set at 500 pending appeal to the State Court of Appeals.

Omeroy James McKenzie W. EB. White Gallipolis Meigs County Common Ralston Russell McKenzie Callie Kines White Meigs County State Court of Appeals

More Money Set Aside for Relief

Meigs County officials and veterans relief representatives met to decide the 1932 fund for veterans widows and children. The budget debate raised the set aside from 1500 to 1000 in conflicting motions, ending with an approval to handle 5000 by the relief commission headed by Rosenbaum Mor and Mrs. Cora Bennett.

Pomeroy Meigs County Commissioners Meigs County Soldiers Relief Commission Amelia Legion Pat Thornton Pomeroy Post George Childs Middleport Post Smith Warr Compton Karr

Political Pot Boils As Parties Eye County Races

POMMROY Feb 4 Politicians begin to act as the Republican Party likely to roll up a 2500 majority while Democrats seek openings in county offices. The piece recalls past leaders like Bradbury Lindsey Hayman Huntley and Knight, notes a shift to younger candidates, and hints at battles for the sheriff and common pleas seats with Democrats like Peoples Carleton Blackmore Deiff Hoback and Sones leading campaigns.

Pommroy Jude J. P. Bradbury Supreme Bench John B. Lindsey Melga County N. Hayman Ming John Republican Party Billy Merrick Ie Ohio Bhi Huntley Pomeroy Hls Oliver Bradbury Frank Knight Trong Moses Barry C. B. Peoples Common Pleas J. B. Carleton Syracuse H. J. Blackmore Jacob Deiin J. D. Hoback Tom Sones

Republican camp aims to rebound before May primaries

The Republican camp plans a comeback ahead of the May primaries as organizers race to mobilize supporters. Leaders push new outreach and fundraising efforts while evaluating candidate strategies for the upcoming vote.

Birthday Honored John B Downing Guest of Honor at AL Party

MIDDLEPORT Feb 6 an important week event was a birthday anniversary celebration at the Presbyterian Church given by Joan B Downing for the members of his Sunday School class. The affair was a 6:30 dinner served in the church dining room by Mars Downing. About 50 persons attended. Abr. Downing received many remembrances. Three class members W H Beeson Jr Cooper and Art Lewis also celebrated birthdays and received gifts. Speakers included Br Gay Homer Cooper G B Rathburn C M Hennessey and officials O H Stewls spokesman on taxation and Sherica law. Mrs Leevai iste da served by M Prank Vine man Mra R M Sherman ae ATES W H Junling.

Middleport Vas Presbyterian Church Joan B. Downing Mars. Downing Talas Abr. Downing W. H. Beeson, Jr Cooper Art Lewis Br. Gay Homer Cooper G. B. Rathburn C. M. Hennessey O. H. Stews Mrs. Leevai M Prank Vineman Mra R. M. Sherman W. H. Junling

Revival at Mifana Pomeroy led by Rev Henthorne

Rev Henthorne conducts a week long revival at Simpson M Church in Pomeroy with help from his wife son and daughter The meetings will continue at least another week The pastor preaches sermons recalling the 1892 church origins under pastor David S Porter and a historic revival that doubled membership with a crowded house

Entertain Friends at Hartinger Farm Dinner and Bridge

G K and Mrs Van C Hartinger hosted Midleport friends at their farm above Entertain Thursday night with dinner and a five table bridge party. Attendees included Mr and Mrs M B McAllister, Mr and Mrs C W Clark, Mr and Mrs I A Kent, Mr and Mrs C B Stout, Mr and Mrs Rosener Zeiher, Mr and Mrs Alfred Elbersole, Mr and Mrs Frank R B White, Mr and Mrs RB Miller, Miss Harrie Marie Smith, and Herbert Bro Monon. High score honors went to Mr and Mrs O B Stout.

Letart Falls G. K van C. Hartinger Will Go Rosener Zeiher Alfred Elbersole Frank RB. White RB. C. Miller Harrie Marie Smith Herbert Bro Monon O. B. Stout

Pomeroy Boys Look Toward Southeast Ohio Championship Run

Pomeroy youths appear favored to win the Southeast Ohio title, contending with Portsmouth after a 46 to 36 victory at Wellston, extending their win streak. The Pomeroy girls dropped the Wellston game 27 to 6, drawing big attendance. Also reported is a new marriage license in Pomeroy for Allen Elchinger and Hazel Flysell, the first issued in Meigs County since January 26.

Pomeroy Panthers Pomeroy Feb Southeastern Oho Portsmouth Pomeroy Boys Wellston Pomeroy Girls Wellstoin Pomeroy, Fen Allen Elchinger R. D Hazel Flysell Meigs County

Widow for Seventy Years Passes On

Chester, Feb 6. Asbury Smith Sumner reports the death of Han nui Smith 68 who left Melts County in 1886. She had been Robedler's widow for 70 years in this county.

Chester Asbury Smith Sumner Blue Mound Angas Hannui Smith Melts County Robe Dler

State Aid School Funds Here In Meigs County

POMEROY February 6 The expected state aid funds for Meigs county schools totaling 59 040 were received Friday and distributed among districts including Bedford Township 1 244 Chester Columbia 2 451 Forest Run Great Bend 631 Harrison Scipio 668 Lebanon 52 464 Long Bottom 100 Minersville 260 Olive Orange 4 521 Portland 381 Racine Sutton 9 620 Salem 1 869 Rutland 0 161 Salsbury 7 507 Syracuse 2 080 with the village of Pomeroy receiving 700 and several teachers noted since the year’s start.

Pomeroy Meigs County Bedford Township Chester Columbia Forest Run Great Bend Harrison- Scipio Lebanon Long Bottom Minersville Olive-Orange Portland Racine-Sutton Salem Rutland Salsbury Syracuse

Shack by Auto Narrowly Misses Child in Middleport

In Middleport on February 6 Marjorie, the HL-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Michl, stepped from behind a truck onto North Second Street into a slow moving car. The car stopped at the stop sign and avoided a fatal crash. The girl will be confined to home for seven days. The driver was exonerated by officers.

Mrs Headley Dies in Middleport Area

Margaret Headley widow of John Headley died at 4 o clock Saturday morning after an illness of two years. She leaves two children. Funeral will be held at the Church at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon. Local notes mention residents and recent events in Middleport including basketball results and residents traveling to Columbus.

Middleport Wears Margaret Headley John Headley Jmmer Addie Headley Ave. John Mayer Columbus Gordon Gardner Misa Lucille Mayer Huntington Janke White A. EK. White Jack Helen Beeson W. H. Beeson Haroll Lohsé

Realty Data Is Prepared For Tax Valuations

Farundson explains the appraisal process and guarantees accuracy, noting errors are due to technique not intention. The report lists total valuations by district, with lands and buildings separated, covering Athens Township and City, school districts, townships, and villages across multiple entities and consolidated boards.

Farundson Athens Township Athens City Ablon Spee Plains Waterloo Township Alexander Township Ander Joint Ames Consolidated All Ens Nshiy Arthage Township Chaunely Corporation Dover Trimble Jointool The Plains Species Jacksonville Lee ‘Township Albany Corporation Lods Township Canaan-Rome-Lods Rome Township Canaan-Rome-Lodi Troy Township Coalville Corporation Troy-Belpre LST Rome- Troy Trimbler Township Trimble Corporation Trimble Village the Plains Carbondale Daleton Species School Hollow School Adule Special School Buehtel Corporation Buehtel Village Nelsonville City Nelsonville City School

Roosevelt backs repeal of Prohibition and home rule plan

Albany reports that Franklin D. Roosevelt endorses repealing the Eighteenth Amendment and adopting state home rule, citing a 1931 letter to Senator Wagner. He argues Prohibition failed to curb temperance and fueled crime and hypocrisy, urging a shift to state responsibility.

Albany Franklin D. Roosevelt Robert F. Wagner American Legion

Bombardment Strains Shanghai as Women Aid in War Effort

Shanghai reports booming bombardments fill the city while women and volunteers assist the wounded and maintain calm. American bankers merchants and others join the volunteer corps amid disrupted life and curfews. Snipers and shells force families to shelter as nightlife on the China coast collapses.

Shanghai Red Cross

Restock Pheasants Farm Children Paid For Hatching Eggs

Columbus reports a plan to stock pheasants across the state. State conservation commissioner Reinhart announced that each farm child who agrees to hatched pheasant eggs by a bantam hen will be paid 1.28 for every pheasant that lives to seven or eight weeks. Eggs would be turned over to farms for hatching.

Columbus Aarbra Refunart Reinhart

Record Flight Marks Unofficial Urr Ars Pel Day

Nallas Texas February 6 URR-Ars pel today held the unofficial aly 2 record for flight in av Mesel Tho rituidl motored airy official record is.

Nallas Tex Urr-Ars Pel

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