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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1933

Page

2

Meigs Commissioners End Open Forum in New Session

Meigs County commissioners moved to single petitions at meetings eliminating open forum. A. B. Bingham said the change reduces confusion while continuing routine business. Mrs. John Lietwiler was reappointed to the Children’s Home trustees. gravel buys and a delayed road-implement bill were approved.

A. B. Bingham John Lietwiler Pomeroy Meigs County Children's Home West Virginia Sand and Gravel Company Kerrs Run Paul French West Virginia Road Implement Company

Frank Parker Sent To Ohio Prison For Abuse of Trust

POMEROY Feb 7 A parole violator named Frank Parker was sentenced to the Ohio Penitentiary for one to seven years after aiding four prisoners to plan an escape using tools supplied during his jail freedom at Meigs County Jail. Deputy Dana Tracy escorted Parker to the penitentiary while Wil liam Renkert remains in Columbus on forgery charges. Mayor Harley recovering after mine accident and visits from locals to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis.

Pomeroy Meigs County Frank Parker Parker C. BE. Peoples Ohio Columbus Homer Webbgter Dana Tracy Tracy William H. Renkert Harley Middleport J. EB. Harley Syracuse Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Zemo Relief Advertises Quick Itch Cure

A Texas reader claims ten years of itching eczema cleared in seconds by Zemo. The ad touts rare ingredients causing fast relief from itching and also treats rash pimples ringworm and other irritations. Priced at one dollar with strong claims of value and effectiveness.

Texas

Young Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Pomeroy

The 50th wedding anniversary of Howard Wilson and Viola Chase was observed on Sunday February 5 1933 with 25 relatives present. A dinner centerpiece of American Beauty roses and asparagus ferns highlighted the event at their home in Pomeroy Ohio. Attendees included Roy and Viola Chase’s family and their grandson Roy Wilson plus many relatives from Zanesville Rutland and Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Meigs County Royal Chase Salisbury Township W. C. Smith Howard Wilson Rutland Township Viola Chase Royal Emeline Chase John Chase Wilson Dora Shanaker Zanesville Roy Brown Oscar Halli Roy Wilson Mate Wilson Ray Yocum Hayburn Hotcraft Guy Stonaker Ell Lester Wilson Guy Wilson Rutland

Local Residents Attend Weekend Visits and Illnesses

Mrs Lee McComas substituted for Mrs G O Reynolds who was ill with acute indigestion. Reynolds returned to her duties Monday. Guy Reynolds visited from Ray mond City WV staying with grandfather J W DeVinny on Vine Street. Dwight Kim Lee Rudisili couples spent the weekend at Guysville with Foster Bean and Laura Barnett. James Caldwell Staple of Huntington came Sunday for sister Miss Alice Byers illness. Staple stayed with her mother and sister. J B Downing visited Charleston for the weekend with daughter Mrs Charles Singleton. Alice Lama Heatiey Swisher Mis Street and Mrs Ed Fugate Brownell Avenue reported ill. Mrs Jess Johnston Columbus visited weekend with daughter Betty Boice Gravel Hill.

Lee McComas G. O. Reynolds James Caldwell Staple Huntington Alice Byers Ed Fugate Brownell Avenue Jess Johnston Columbus Betty Arthur Boice Gravel Hill

Revival Ends at Tuppers Plains U B Church

Revival at United Brethren Church in Tuppers Plains closes after two weeks with 16 conversions and 16 new members. Rev. D Vause Snyder leads with Amy and Violet Snyder and Samuel Helmick assisting. large crowds and church cooperation noted. Plans for a Fairview Church revival near Coolville begin February 19 with same evangelist and musical trio.

Tuppers Plains United Brethren Church D. Vause Snyder Amy Violet Snyder Higby Ohio Samuel Helmick Near Clarksburg W. Va Fairview Church Coolville Higby, Ohio Clarksburg

Salve Promises Fast Cold and Headache Relief

An old ad touts LIVt ib TABLETS SALVE claiming to cure colds on the first day and headaches or neuralgia within 30 minutes with malaria relief promised in three days. It emphasizes 666 SALVE for head colds as the speediest remedy known.

Seventy four students earn honor roll at Pomeroy HS

Seventy four students at Pomeroy Senior High School earned honor roll status for the last six weeks with grades of eighty percent or above in all subjects. Listed are seniors, juniors and sophomores, both boys and girls, named by class and gender with 37 percent of seniors, 29 percent of juniors, and 21 percent of sophomores achieving the honor.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Senior High School J. B. White Edgar Arnold Robert Bailey George Clifton Fred Crow William Tip) Dye Elmer Grueser Marold Grueser Rollin Hawk Don Eva Zeiher

Ministers Gather for Meigs County Group Meeting

Meigs County Ministerial Association held a Monday gathering at Rev. and Mrs. F. I. Gardner home in Middleport. About 25 ministers and wives attended a noon dinner, followed by an essay read by Mrs. A. R. Stark and short talks by several ministers.

Middleport Meigs County Ministerial Association F. I. Gardner South Sixth Avenue Palmer Street A. R Stark F. W. Boreham Australian Baptist Church

Will Display Relics Mission Workers of M E Church

POMEROY, Feb. 7 Plans for a display of antiques relics and curiosities were made Monday by members of the Home Missionary Society of Simpson M E Church at the home of Mrs E K Lippincott Mulberry Avenue Date for the show was tentatively set as March 16 Devotionals were led by Mrs Ralph Gilmore Mrs Howard Ebersbach was in charge of the lesson Dresses made by members for Indian children were donated Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting by the hostesses.

Lippincott Robert Warner

Relief Fund Division Discussed by Council

Pomeroy council debated fair allocation of $4,000 to Salisbury Township from a $26,000 state relief bond. A population based split would give Pomeroy about $1,400. Committee members include Wright McCroba and C. J. Rhodes. Final state guidance is awaited.

Pomeroy Salisbury Township State Relief Commission Middelport Wright McCroba C. J. Rhodes George W. Kreitler Council E. P. Duerr Ellis D McCroba Dana Roush Mulberry Avenue A. H. Ebersbach Sugar Run Parent-Teacher Association

Baptist Renewal Services Conclude in Pomeroy

Special evangelical services at the First Baptist Church in Pomeroy conclude after three weeks. Dr A R Stark and Rev EB Mié kiff of Wellston led the meetings with assistance from John Newton Davis and family of Oak Hill who led the musical program. The choir, led by Mrs Amy Geary, and organist Mrs Stephenson, joined a young people’s orchestra and choir for the finale.

John Newton Davis Oak Hill Amy Geary Stephenson

Tracey New Deputy Sheriff Appointed at County Jail

Tracey New Deputy Sheriff D L Tracy was appointed Monday at the county jail replacing John Hank Young. Young served during Sheriff Tracy's first term and into the second term until this week. Tracy said his appointment is temporary.

Pomeroy D. L. Tracy John Hank) Young Young Tracy

Tiny Louisiana church legends of Madonna Chapel

In Iberville parish near Baton Rouge a one man Madonna Chapel is said to be the smallest church. Legend says an Italian husband vowed a shrine for his healed wife, and the frame structure now stands with a bell that rings yearly for parish worship.

Iberville Parish Baton Rouge Madonna Chapel Madonna Therville Parish America

Wiley-Phillips-Nutting radio program draws many listeners

The Wiley-Phillips-Nutting program aired on Radio Station WAIU Sunday afternoon and attracted many listeners in Pomeroy Bend. Dick Wiley, previously employed at Hobson, is known for his skill on string instruments. Leo Chunk Phillips, formerly of Pomeroy, is now with the Columbus police and has performed on several Columbus radio stations.

Middleport Wiley-Phillips WAIU Pomeroy Bend Dick Wiley Hobson Leo Chunk) Phillips Pomeroy Columbus

Local Notes and Social Roundup from Syracuse Area

Mrs. Helen Underhill visited family in Columbus while Miss Gertrude McBride recovers from pneumonia. Syracuse PTA met in the new school auditorium with a third grade program sponsored by Nan Moore. Community hosts included local young people as well as Marcia Karr and others in society circles.

Syracuse Parent-Teacher Association Middleport Nan Moore George Duskey Roy Holmes Irving Karr Marcia Karr Grace Jiiden Frieda Fields Newton Roush Emory Roush Portland William Houdashelt Elmer Rock Springs Otto Oliver Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Gaylord Bogardus Asbury Methodist Church Syracuse Presbyterian Church T. Boyd Gay Harry Long Huntington Steward Lovett John Jiiden Clarence Stewart Nelsonville Fred Shumway Anna Karr Columbus Louisa Wilson Ellen Turley Robert Flanagan Harvey Nease Wilbur Cornell Eleanor Karr

Mrs Roosevelt to Continue Interests in White House

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt plans to retain several personal pursuits after moving into the White House, including her craft shop and baby welfare magazine. She will give up teaching and some radio contracts but will keep charitable and sociological activities and the school interest.

New York U.P Franklin D. Roosevelt White House United Press Washington

Youth Enlistment Drives by GOP Launched

Washington February 7 Republicans began a campaign to enlist millions of young voters under the party banner for a future offensive to win back control of the government from the Democrats. The drive is led by a new group, the National Republican League, with Vice President Curtis as chairman.

Washington National Republican League Curtis

Old-Fashioned Spelling Bee at Fierce Ridge PTA

Trimble news notes an old fashioned spelling bee to be featured at Fierce Ridge PTA meeting tonight. A short program by the school will precede the event and the public is invited.

Fierce Ridge Trimble Fierce Ridge P. T. A

Pavilion Embellishments Begin at Lamborn Pavilion

Glouster reports renovations start at the Lamborn pavilion on Monday. Interior decorating includes moving the orchestra pit to the rear while the exterior is repainted and a new roof installed. Completion may take a couple of weeks and dances will not be disrupted.

Lamborn Glouster Lamborn Pavilion

Attend Thomas Rites GLOUSTER Feb 7 funeral attendees list

Out of town mourners gathered in Glouster for the funeral of Mrs. Kamiee Thomas. The roster includes Mr. and Mrs. Charles Abdella Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. George Kouri Nelsonville and many others from Athens Logan Columbus New Lexington Shawnee and Zanesville among places represented.

Glouster Kamiee Thomas Charles Abdella Chauncey George Kouri Nelsonville Joe Hatem New Straitsville Albert Joseph St. Clairsville Charles Joseph Wellston Joe Michael Abraham Isaac Jackson Joe Thomas Joe Francis George Elias Logan Joe Abraham Lewis Abraham Namon Joseph Lillie Joseph Thomas Coury Athens Peter Thomas Sam Absey Solomon Dia Nicholas Lahound Columbus Peter Seman Maner Hatem Karam Hatem Tony Albert New Lexington Charles Ellis H. Hatem Charles Hatem Louis Ellis Shawnee Dave Sullivan Joe Ellis Moses Ellis John Ellis H. Seman Cambridge John Joseph Azar Joseph Abraham Joseph Malcolm Joseph Edwin Joseph Harry Pride Sam Sullivan Sam Assey Joe Moses Jack Risha Herb Shervish Nicholas Saad Harim Habib Azar Nader George Nader Zanesville Richard George Eugene Goubie Niagara Falls N. Y

Past Chiefs Meet Hostess Nell Lawson in Glouster

Mrs. Nell Lawson hosted the Past Chiefs Club of Glouster Temple No. 560 Pythian Sisters at her Monroe Street home with Mrs. Anna Echstenkamper in charge. After business, contests and games crowned winners Mrs. Hazel Lunsford and Mrs. Edna Embrey. refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Marian. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Anna Echstenkamper's home.

Nell Lawson Glouster Chiefs’ Club Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters Monroe Street Anna Echstenkamper Hazel Lunsford Edna Embrey Miss Marian Kate Vaughn Weltha Williams Charlene Web Lawson Anna Echtenkamper

Glouster School Board Delays Meeting Over Back Pay Measure

Supt Thomas W. Figley and board clerk E H Lantz were in Columbus Monday pursuing a legislature measure to secure back salary funds for teachers, causing the adjourned meeting of the Glouster board to be postponed.

Glouster Thomas W. Figley Glouster Schools E. H. Lantz Board of Education Columbus

Heaton Couple Welcome Daughter at High Street Home

Glouster residents Mr and Mrs C M Heaton announce the birth of a daughter on Monday at their High Street home.

Glouster C. M. Heaton High Street

Democrats seek revival after November tidal wave wreckage

Leaders have gathered the debris from last November's Democratic surge and explore paths to revitalize the party for a potential comeback. They work to unite factions, set priorities, and rebuild fundraising and organizing capacity.

Black Costumes and White Accents Highlight Hollywood Style

Hollywood stars favor black outfits with white touches. Sari Maritza shows a black wool ensemble with a white jabot and cuffs that detach for laundering. Joan Bennett wears white collars with black coats, while Marian Nixon accents tailored tweed with a white Eton collar and colored Windsor tie.

Hollywood Sam Joan Bennett Joan Marian Nixon

Governor backs McNamee bill to move vehicle registry

Columbus Feb 7 Governor George White announced administration support for Rep H A McNamee Cleveland proposal to transfer the motor vehicle registration bureau from the secretary of state to the highway department. Secretary of State Myers signaled opposition saying the governor has enough problems to handle.

Columbus U.R George White H. A. McNamee Dem Cleveland Motor Vehicle Registration Bureau Highway Department Secretary of State Myers

Indians Secure Eddie Morgan From New Orleans

Eddie Morgan first baseman for the Cleveland Indians returned a signed contract to the club today. The New Orleans native was acquired as the team moves forward with its season plans in Cleveland.

Cleveland Eddie Morgan New Orleans Cleveland Indians

Huntington Editor Faces Libel Charges and Press Attack

The newspaper publisher in Huntington faces six to seven counts of criminal libel for allegedly spreading false rumors. Investigators accuse him of using the press to retaliate after unpaid utility bills and to influence local loans, with cited acts like jacking up power and disrupting office operations.

Huntington. Lea Bangs Huntington College

Disadvantages of S Discussed by Local Medical Figures

A Monday session in Athens County featured L Bigelow and Dr ard of Colum noting dangers of an impersonal medical system. They warned about the risks to patient care and the physician role as anxieties over taxes and services were discussed amid a community lunch.

A L. Bigelow Dr Ard Colum Athens County Medicaling Sheltering Arms

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meigs Meigs County Board of Commissioners The C. D. Shafer CO Mrs Guy Reynolds Raymond City J. W. DeVinny Vine Street Dwight Kim Lee Rudisili Guysville Foster Bean Laura Barnett Tuppers Plain U. B Schedue OF Services Cherry Rae Athens Furniture Exchange W. Washington St Dial Mission Workers of M. EB. Church Salisbury A. R. Stark FR. H. Mid Tracey John Young Louisiana Baton Rouge, la Long Island Sound Sands Point Syracuse News Helen Underhill Mary Karr Macia Karr Gertrude McBride Mrs. Roosevelt Sari Maritza Morgan Publisher Uphill Q Hoosier Sprague of the Central A v C. H. Creed Athens State Dr. T. A. Co C. Copeland J.B L. Henry J. M. Higgins J. C. Henry Pierre H. G. Pedigo W. C. Butt N. Hit Pritchard Neixotcock C. C. Boocks Haydenville M. H Mitchell Sanders Millfield Acre Chesterhill the Plains Roy Glousy
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