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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1933

Page

2

Pomeroy and Middleport Set For City Floor Clash

Middleport Yellow Jackets host Pomeroy Panthers tonight at 8:30 in the Midgport High Gym after two preliminaries. The rivalry has produced upsets and fans expect a hard struggle as Middleport seeks an upset on an off night for the Panthers.

Pomeroy Middleport Middleport Yellow Jackets Pomeroy Panthers Midgleport High Gymnasium Pomeroy-Middleport Panthers Yellow Jackets Wip

Erna Murray Dies at Columbus Home

Mrs Gliff Russell of Bradbury learns of the death of her brother in law Erna Murray at his Columbus residence. Murray, a former Bradbury resident who married Miss Jane Anderson, had lived in Columbus for years and is survived by his wife, several grown children and two sisters in Columbus.

Middleport Gliff Russell Bradbury Erna Murray Columbus Mra. Russell Mr. Murray Sradbury Misa Jane Anderon

Hemroid remedy advert promises cure for piles

An old advertisement touts Hem-roid as a harmless internal remedy for piles caused by venous congestion. It claims Hem-roid tablets improve lower bowel circulation, remove impurities, and heal the affected area with a near-unbelievable success record in the city. The ad urges trying Hem-roid with a money back guarantee if piles persist.

Leonwerdt Benis

Meigs County Faces Loss Under Court Ruling On Tax Law

POMEROY Feb 10 The Ohio Supreme Court ruled the distributive feature of the intangible tax law unconstitutional. Meigs County faces a $5 500.71 loss, while Athens and Gallia counties lose $3 475.62 and $5 003.75 respectively. Auditor Blackmore cites chaos and discrepancies in the new system and notes reduced taxable income from banks and personal property.

Pomeroy Ohio Supreme Court Ohio Meigs County Hamilton County Athens County Gailla County H. J. Blackmore Supreme Court Meiga County Mr. Blackmore Hamilton Mamillon County Blackmore

Morden Couple Visit Sisson Family In Long Bottom

Mr and Mrs R H Morden drove to Long Bottom on Wednesday to visit Mrs Eroma Sisson and her son Lewis who has been in poor health for months but is now improving. The Sissons formerly lived on Vine Street in Middleport.

Mlport R. H. Morden Long Bottom Eroma Sisson Lewis Sissons Middleport Vine Street

Bailey family seeks visit to hospitalized Mrs Bailey

R G Bailey and Mr and Mrs Charles Autherson with Mrs Lester Bailey urged relatives who drove to Columbus to visit Mrs Ben Bailey. Mrs Bailey is in Mt Carmel Hospital recovering from an operation there.

Middleport R. G. Bailey Charles Autherson Lester Bailey Columbus Ben Bailey Pailey Mt. Carmel Hospital

Grange Program Highlighted by Meigs County Nutrition Project

Meigs County farm women braved a fierce blizzard to attend the Nutrit ion Project Achievement event at Hemlock Grove Grange Hall. Leaders from Rock Spring Chester and Hemlock Grove presented plays and lessons on making meals from farm foods with guidance from Alma Garvin of Ohio State University. The gathering, part of a seven year series, involved 300 women and set plans for next year including a family clothing project.

Pomeroy Meigs County Hemlock Grove Grange Hall Nutrition Project Ohio State University Alma Garvin Rock Spring Chester Hemlock Grove Lucille Cummings John F. Baily Kathleen Ann Forest Run Harrisonville

Muster Dry Forces Norma Brown Speaks at Meeting

POMEROY Feb 10 Miss Norma Brown of the Flying Squad ron Foundation spoke at the Presbyterian Church at a noon luncheon on prohibition unity. She urged concerted action by opponents of repeal and asked attendees to sign pledges. A temporary committee was named to continue the work.

Norma Brown Pomeroy Flying Squadron Foundation Presbyterian Church Miss Brown

Stevens Hostess Petertains With Valentine Party

Mrs. James Stevens entertained at home on Third Street Middleport for a Valentine party. A 6 o clock two course dinner preceded Five Hundred games with prizes for high and second high, and a guest prize. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Grueser and others. hostesses assisted by Mrs. Charles McNames.

Middleport James Stevens Third Street John Russell Charles Grueser Irna Jesse Ernest Mulford Gardner Reynolds Chris Beards

Brave Cold Night Brings Pythians District Meeting to Middleport

Despite near zero temperatures residents from the Southeast District attended the Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters meeting at the K of P Hall in Middleport on Thursday. J H Grate led the event with eighteen lodges represented at the district meeting. O H Stewart of the Flying Squadron Foundation spoke on Prohibition enforcement and cooperative action. B A Aughinbaugh gave an illustrated lecture at Middleport High Gym detailing state historical points with material gathered over years. The program was deemed educational and engaging.

Milddleport Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters of Middleport K. of P. Hal K. of P J. H. Grate B. A. Aughinbaugh Parent-Teacher Association Middleport High Aughinbaugh

Wedded 74 Years Pomeroy Residents in NY Times Photo

Photograph of former Pomeroy residents Mr and Mrs Aaron Blumenthal appeared in the New York Times rotogravure on February 5 noting they will celebrate their seventy four year wedding anniversary on April 3 in Atlantic City. He is nearly 97 and she is 93 formerly ran a store at Sycamore and Main Streets before leaving Pomeroy in 1914 and he voted for Lincoln.

Pomeroy Aaron Blumenthal New York Times Atlantic City Blumenthal Sycamore Main Streets Electric Theater Germany Lincoln

Eye Affects Hiram Fisher Prompted Bed Rest

POMEROY Feb 10 Hiram Fisher a local notype operator is seeking drastic measures as his right eye remains clouded. Despite teeth extractions and various treatments doctors found no cause. A Columbus specialist ordered two weeks bed rest at his Lang Lotta residence to detoxify poison and save the other eye. Miss Maud Grueser assists at the linotype during his absence.

Pomeroy Hiram Fisher Notype Columbus Fisher Langlota Episcopal Church Maud Grueser

Pomeroy Briefs Mention Local Movements and Illnesses

Mrs. C. C. Martindill returned home to Boston after a week with her sister in Middleport. Mrs. Walter Vaughn was taken to Holzer Hospital for observation and treatment amid serious dropsy. Phil Meinhert, ill since Christmas with influenza and pneumonia, shows improvement at home in Middleport. Mrs. Edna Jo Gerry faces surgery at Parkershore Hospital. J. L. Bing died suddenly at his Union Avenue home. funeral services were held at Ewing Funeral Home.

C. C. Martindill Middleport C. F. Reed Boston Walter Vaughn Mulberry Avenue Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Vaughn Phil Meinhert Edna Jo Gerry Pomeroy Parkershore J. L. Bing Union Avenue Ewing

Believe Russo-Chinese War Pact Now Sealed

TORIO and MANSFIELD reports today indicate China and Russia are closing on a defensive offensive alliance. In Mansfield the case involves two convicts who escaped from Ohio Reformatory guards during extradition from Cleveland, with sentences to be extended in coming years.

Torio China Russia Mansfield U.P Ohoi Cleveland O. F. Garver

Mermoz Sets Record Quest for Atlantic Return Flight

Jean Mermoz the French air main pilot and six companions in the Arc-En-Ciel departed Buenos Aires with the aim to break all records on a return crossing to Istres Airport Marseilles France.

Buenos Aires Jean Mermoz Arc-En-Ciel Istres Marseilles France

Kidney Disorder Simple Home Remedy Endorsed

Simple methods are usually the best. A cup of hot water each morning, plenty of pure water daily, and a nuric before meals are claimed to overcome bladder and kidney trouble. Kidney signals include backache fatigue and aches. Dr. Pierce's A-nurie available at local drug stores.

Dr. Pierce

Heat Wave Gazette Headlines From The Messenger

Observers refuse to predict cooler weather as summer furnace grips the East. Ten more Ohioans die as heat bakes the nation, twenty five more perish in Ohio while farmers suffer in fields. New records set as heat wave grips the Midwest.

Asylum Messenger

Record Heat Sparks Early Heat Wave In Athens

Last summer records show temperatures over 100 in Athens and surrounding area as heat peaked. Rain later cooled the region, ending the hottest day of the season. Old weather notes reflect extreme temperatures and subsequent relief from showers.

Athens

Grace Coolidge Granted Free Mail Privilege for Life

The Senate voted to grant Grace Coolidge widow of Calvin Coolidge the franking privilege for life. Widows of Presidents typically receive a pension, though Senator Robinson indicated opposition to a Coolidge pension. She will simply sign envelopes instead of stamping them.

Washington Senate Grace Coolidge Calvin Coolidge United States Robinson Indiana Coolidge

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