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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1935
Page
5
A notice from Meigs County Court records describes a dividend payment plan for deposits at Pomeroy Bank. It notes the second dividend at 8 percent to general creditors and claims filed with the court, with the application deemed sufficient to cover claims. further court action is anticipated.
Fragmented OCR text shows a February meeting of a girls group with Miss presiding and a discussion on an item titled Negro of America. An automobile funeral event notes a pastor named Frakgen and a Friday program by the Wh American Revolu ti at MRA with Mrs Miller assisting.
The readable text hints at concerns over weight loss, nervousness, and health. It mentions nervous tension, pale appearance, and a search for renewed strength. It references drug stores, treatment weeks, and possible consumer ads without coherent details.
Prince Hubertus zu Loewenstein arrived in the United States and said he is willing to enlist supporters to oppose the Nazi regime and to become Hitler's successor, as the collapse of Hitler's regime in Germany within years seems certain.
Meigs County auto dealers are asked to cooperate with a new Ohio three percent sales tax rule. Vendors and consumers must attach prepaid tax receipts to the bill of sale before the county clerk will accept it for recording. Clerk Horton Brown warns that bills without the receipts will not be recorded.
The Pomeroy postmaster appointment process heats up with a trio of known candidates C H Mullen Otto Kreinbihl and John Lietwiler while several more are expected. Applications are available at the local post office from Patrick Lockary with citizens eligible to apply. Civil service examination is not required though applications cite education training business experience and fitness as rating criteria.
Mrs EB Hooper returned to Columbus after visiting in Middleport with her sister in law Mrs Ada Bing and others. Relatives Curtis Clark Dana Winchester and Mrs Gilkey of Lancaster attended the funeral of W A Bolce after a visit with Mrs Hattie Bennett and Miss Allie Mauck. Mrs J B Downing has been in Charleston with son in law Dr Charles Singleton and daughter.
Pomeroy Meigs county schools receive loans this week under House Bill 10. Funds listed include Bedford 3736, Chester 380, Columbia 3868, Great Bend Portland 3817, Lebanon 2888, Letart 4983, Long Bottom Reedsville 3114, Rutland 5118, Salem 2497, Syracuse 31, Union 5151.
Martha Jane Darst aged 13 daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Darst Pearl Street Middleport died Tuesday night The deceased left a family of eight brothers and sisters The funeral was held at the Darst home this afternoon at 2 oclock Burial followed at Clifton West Virginia cemetery
William Lee Pomeroy was fined 100 dollars and costs in the Justice of Peace court for driving while intoxicated and his license suspended for one year. Overruled motion for a new trial in Lulu B France v Industrial Commission of Ohio case. jury verdict on Nov 27, 1934 granted plaintiff participation in the state insurance fund.
Middleport resident Oscar Bauer has bought Mrs Olive Youngs Laurel Street home in Pomeroy and will move his family there once vacated. Bauer works for R H Rawlings and currently lives in the Allen White property.
Middleport honors Mrs James Askren at a farewell party hosted by Mr and Mrs C C Hawkins on South Second Avenue before she and her husband relocate to Bellefontaine. Attendants included Mrs Charles Barnett Mrs Ed Coates Mrs Warren Ellinger Mrs Henry Fultz Mrs George Van Zandt Mrs Delbert Reed Miss Ruth Wise Miss Stella Palmer and the Hawkins sisters Ruth and Katherine. APPROVE MEIGS PROJECT COLUMBUS Feb 7 The State Relief Commission approves a 2132 FERA project to improve Greenwood and Enon Cemeteries at Byesville Guernsey County. Other approved projects include Meigs 1670 to improve channel of Thomas Fork Creek in Salisbury Township. Middleport Charles Yost recovering from two week illness at North Second Avenue. Joan Talbott daughter of Mr and Mrs J G Talbott ill and out of school since Tuesday. Mrs C T Shumaker in failing ill health for several months more seriously ill this week.
Evan R. Bennett, 29, of New Lexington, died at a Zanesville hospital after a car accident near Zanesville. Bennett was employed by the state as a surveyor. The report notes a separate remark on the southern states containing about eight percent of the national colored population.
Grass Run Side Hill Ray Bachner works as a carpenter for William Nicholson. Fred Kincaid returned from a trip to West Virginia. Miss Juanita McKinny with Mrs J C Anderson spent the weekend with her parents near Star Hall. Evelyn Miller eight with Charles and
The Literary Club met Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs. M. W. Essex’s home in South Third Avenue. Miss Freda Car on presented St. Augustine and Mrs. M. R. Chambers spoke on Alexander Hamilton. Mrs. Dan McNaughton entertained with a piano solo. next meeting at Mrs. Edward French’s home.
A state census estimates roughly 1,408,127 dwelling units exist in Illinois. Residential housing stock is distributed across major cities and rural counties, reflecting a broad urban rural mix in the Prairie State.
Carpenter-Columbia Grange will meet Friday night February 8. The program will be presented entirely by married members with a discussion by married women led by Metta Swearingen. A humorous degree, male quartet music, and a reading by H. W. Dudgeon are planned, along with a handicraft show. Each married attendee should bring an article they have made.
Out of town relatives and friends come to Middleport for the funeral of W. A. Boice. Attendees include Mrs. George Bessy Mrs. Laura Compton Mrs Bennett Russell of Huntington W V Mr and Mrs Homer Clark Fred Clark W F O'Brien O L Moses Mr and Mrs M L Davis Mrs Alice Carter of Columbus Mrs Dan Gilkey of Lancaster Mr and Mrs Curtis Clark of Canal Winchester Miss Dot Clark and mother Miss Eva Grimes of Bidwell Mrs Shaney of Gallipolis and Mr and Mrs A W Kassler of Athens.
An ad touts a 36 cent urinary tonic claiming to cleanse kidneys and stop night awakenings. It describes waste and acids removal and cites symptoms like back ache puffiness leg cramps and irritated bladder as signs of weakness. It promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Haarlem product from Holland and urges asking a druggist for GOT.
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