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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1932
Page
2
Meigs County sees more candidates filing as petition rules relax the need to support a single party candidate. Voters may sign multiple petitions for same party candidates but not for opposing parties. Local election board may erase crossing party lines when signer politics are known.
Syracuse remembers old time spelling schools with county pupils in three rounds on Lincoln's Birthday eve. A Bowman's Run boy and a West Virginian from New Haven faced off for a coveted unabridged dictionary, amid tales of long journeys in zero weather and regional circuits like Bethany Oak Grove Morning Star and Banner.
Mayor George Pratt of Rutland sent three men to the Meigs County Jail after they could not pay fines on liquor and intoxication charges. Thomas McGafferty 27 faced liquor possession fines of 100 dollars plus costs or jail at 1.50 a day. Roscoe McClain 27 and John Pierce 20 were fined 20 and 10 dollars plus costs respectively.
A Columbus visitor reports on Pomeroy Bend social scenes and regional interests. Highlights include J H Larimore praising the district, Dick Devinne noting Hartley articles, Mrs Kate Bramlage’s long tenure, and attendees at a Central Ohio Paper Co. dinner for newsmen.
Meigs County Council of Ohio PTA met in Syracuse at the school with Mrs. Theo Ebersbach presiding. N Wagner spoke on district progress. a noon chicken dinner was served. children presented a program. George Washington talk by Prof. Rhoads. Syracuse PTA thanked and chosen as next meeting site.
The body of Charles Dilcher aged 75 a former Pomeroy resident was buried in Charleston West Virginia today. He was son of Henry Dilcher once owner of the Grand Dilcher Hotel and he and his brothers William and Henry migrated to Charleston to run the lumber business. He died Saturday and is survived by his widow and four children.
Mrs Margaret Smith returns home to Pomeroy after four weeks in McRoberts Kentucky. Art Jaynes and Charles Eblin Jr among seven jailed Sunday for disturbing the peace at Thomas Fork. Sheriff Art Tracy’s mother Dolly Tracy 89 ill at Thomas Fork. County Commissioner Irving Karr in Columbus for state meeting with Compton and Smith absent due to illness. Charles N Wagner attends Southeastern Ohio superintendents meeting in Athens.
About 30 friends and neighbors gathered at Mrs Ted Richards house on South Second Avenue last Friday evening for a surprise party. Attendees met at nearby homes and came to the Richards residence as a group. The evening was spent socially and concluded with light refreshments.
The Buckeye Savings and Loan Company of Bellaire files suits in Pomeroy to foreclose mortgages and collect totals of 1706.47 from W C Wolfe and Lena Wolfe and 937.74 from Ley Riggs and wife and Olin Ward and wife C E Ward.
A Meigs County meeting for justices of the peace notaries and others to assist owners in making out their property list for taxation will be held at the Pomeroy Court House at 2 PM Friday. S. V. Stuart of the state taxing department and Auditor Blackmore will address the group. Reports must be filed with the county auditor between February 15 and March 31.
CJ offers 666 Liquid or Tablets for internal use and 666 Salve for external use as a complete quick acting remedy for colds. It markets itself as one of the speediest remedies available.
A local law on taxing personal property is presented as beneficial for all property owners. The commentary argues the measure supports public services and school funding, promoting community investment and fiscal fairness.
Pomeroy officials A H Rosenbaum and E H Morris reviewed relief applications. Twenty seven applicants were granted relief from February 1 while eight with other income or compensation were denied. Most recipients were World War veterans or widows. no Spanish American or Civil War cases appeared.
Three members from Middleport gathered as the Charity Council of the Daughters of America held a meeting on February 9.
Monday evening the roll was expanded by three new members Miss Louise Ohlinger Miss Helene Ohlinger and Mrs Pauline Ohlinger. Their inclusion followed a regular meeting where attendees discussed upcoming items and local affairs.
Pomeroy Ohio February 9 funds arrive from the state for rehabilitation and repairs on Meigs County schools. Salisbury Township receives 392.69 dollars Olive-Orange 131.35 Lebanon 167.25 Betord 290 Racine Sutton 180 Harrisonville 350 Rutland 75.05 and Chester 234 dollars.
Warning about nighttime urination describes bladder irritation from impurities and acids. Recommends a 25c test box of a herbal remedy with buchu leaves juniper oil for bladder relief, claiming castor oil effect on bowels and improved sleep. If not relieved in four days, seek refund. ad cites Cline Pharmacy.
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