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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1930

Page

2

Pythians Install New Leaders In Pomeroy Lodge

At a recent Pomeroy Knights of Pythias meeting a motion urged regular church attendance, aligning with the go to church movement. Officers installed include Chancellor Commander F E Rosenbaum and others, with Honeymoon Land a musical set for March 3 and 4. Meigs County convention speaker N E Kidd will address Rutland event Feb 18.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Knights of Pythias Lodge Dana R. Roush F. E. Rosenbaum Edward Young Norman Foss Edward Jesse Ray Seidenable Ben Turner Horton Brown Dana Daniels George Hoeflick Dana Roush John Hite C. C Knights of Pythias N. E Kidd Marietta Meigs County Knights of Pythias Rutland

Local Residents Visit Kin and Return Home After Weekends

Bottom visits ill brother C. F. Sisson in town where he was born. Foster Bean and Mrs. Laura Barnett of Guysville stay with Mrs. Brooks and guests include Dwight Kim and G. R. McGhee with Marilyn. Dr. W. S. Hart spent weekend with daughter in Columbus and returned home. Chappelles return to Columbus after weekend with daughter Mrs. John Talbott. T. N. Witton goes to Milwaukee to spend winter with daughter Mrs. Morris Hilterbrick. Clayton Hayes and family visit Locust Street parents then return to Bucyrus. Gilbert Hayes returns to Jackson. George Parson travels from Toledo for weekend. Hillery Wallace of Charleston visits Miss Vivian Smith. George Sanborn returns to Corning after stay with FE Sanborn. J. A. Dingess improving from influenza. Hi M. Russell and wife return from Dayton by motor.

Foster Bean Laura Barnett Guysville Pomeroy Columbus A. A. Chappelle John Talbott T. N. Witton Milwaukee Wis Morris Hilterbrick Clayton Hayes Locust Street Bucyrus Gilbert Hayes Jackson George Parson Toledo Hillery Wallace Charleston W. Va Vivian Smith George Sanborn FE. Sanborn Corning J. A. Dingess

Faster Collapses as He Smelled Cigarettes in Jail

Warren reports Rich ard Stewart a 47 year old rug merchant collapsed during an interview with his wife in the County Jail. He recovered after returning to his cell. Stewart held on 28 days without food though he drank water. he is jailed on charges of molesting a woman. He blamed cigaret smoke for the collapse.

Warren U.P Richard Stewart Stewart

Crisler Named Minnesota Head Football Coach

February 10 report says Fritz Crisler, then assistant coach at Chicago University, is appointed head football coach at the University of Minnesota to succeed Dr. C W Spears. Tad Wiemya of Michigan was named line coach.

Fritz Crisler University of Minnesota C. W. Spears Tad Wiemya Michigan Line

Gas wells boost Meigs County farmer profits

In Pomeroy Feb 11 an example shows gas wells enriching area farmers. Westey Genheimer, who bought the John Koester farm two decades ago, now collects royalties from nine producing wells on his land and deposits money in the bank or government bonds. Nearby neighbors report similar gains across Bowmans Run, Syracuse area, Racine hills, Balt Run region, and Scipio Township as drilling activity peaks in Meigs County.

Pomeroy Meigs County Wat Westey Genheimer Horse Cave Creek Chester Township John Koester Lo“cust Tidee W. W. Stobart Bowman's Run Syracuse Racine Balt Run West End Scipio Township

Bronchuline Emulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief

An old advertisement touts Bronchuline Emulsion as a potent remedy for stubborn coughs that linger and disrupt sleep. It claims few doses stop hacking, loosening phlegm, and may end a two month cough with a half bottle, urging readers to ask Mckee Drug Co or other druggists.

Mckee Drug Co Wideawike

Kruschen Salts Promises Quick Fat Loss and Energy

An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a daily morning dose in hot water to cleanse liver stomach and bowels, boost activity, and aid weight loss within weeks. It claims readers will feel energized at day’s end and see weight loss on the scale within two weeks. It suggests a 4 week jar costs a small sum from McKee ny Company or any drugstore.

McKeeny Company

Hen heist leads to jail as two men face charges

Lewis Bass admitted breaking into A J Winegar's hen coop in Middleport and stealing one chicken. He claimed to have planned a feast with Helen Huskin but was refused and discarded the bird. Bass was jailed on a 1000 bond awaiting grand jury. James Foley, charged with prior entry of Vinegar coop, was held on 1000 bond after arrest.

Pomeroy Lewis Bass Helen Huskin Bass John Hawkins Middleport James Foley Gilmore Foley

Gas well near Clifton shows rising production

A Clifton West Virginia gas well, drilled into shale sand, is reported to be increasing in output. The initial flow was modest, but now the roaring gas can be heard across the river at Middleport when opened. Drillers say the gas carries valuable by products and the Clifton well is among local test wells.

Clifton W. Va Middleport

Grand Jury Selects Impaneled Members in Pomeroy

Five of fifteen jurors were absent when the grand jury convened on Monday in Pomeroy. Excused jurors named: C. D. Woode Mrs. Clifford Rhodes S. A. Eastman Will Sed tie and Mrs Homer Welch. The sworn panel includes C. M. Vining Mrs Dayton Randolph George Pratt B F E Carl S S M Cross and others. The term is expected to run a week.

Marrying Marian to Be Presented by Pomeroy High School

Pomeroy Feb 11 The Music Department will stage Marrying Marian a two act musical comedy by Geoffrey F Morgan next Monday night at the new Junior High School Auditorium Tickets are sold at student rates The cast features Mabel Hartenbach as Marian Stanton Alberta Rummel Ruth Ripley Helen Smith Mrs Henry Bohunkus Louis Flannigan Dr Henry Bohunkus Marion Ward Cicero Socrates Smith James Fontana and 29 Glee Club members in the chorus with numerous dance numbers and a partial blackout opening. Curtain at o'clock.

Pomeroy Marian Geoffrey F. Morgan Pomeroy High School Morgan Isabella Fick Orella Phillips Barbara Elberfeld Iris Myers Doris Radcliffe Martha Hobastetter Velma Geary Phylis Duerr Alan Ashworth Eva Fontana Genevieve Ohlinger Martha Dorst Ada Mae Campbell Dolores Palmer Mabel Hartenbach Marian Stanton Alberta Rummel Prudence McWhiffie Helen Smith Ruth Ripley Altice Morris Henry Bohunkus Louis Martha Schlaegel Marcella Compton Virginia Sauer Annette Ashworth Kathryn Huber Geneva Williamson Eva Blaquewicz Alice Cohen Cecia Duckler Edith Bowen Mary Russell Beulah Hampp Alice Lee Mary Conway Amy Lee

Willocks to Return Home by Auto from Tampa

Mr and Mrs W L Willock and their nephew Scott Willock who have stayed in Tampa Florida for months will leave Tampa next Saturday to motor home back to Middleport They had gone south last fall for health reasons.

Middleport W. L. Willock Scott Willock Tampa Florida Motor Home

OSU Expert Addresses Parents on Education

Florence R. Hornbeck of Ohio State University spoke to parents of school children at the High School Auditorium this afternoon in Middleport on Parental Education.

Middleport Florence R. Hornbeck Ohio State University

Entertain at Cards in Middleport

Feb 11 Middleton guests include Mr and Mrs Mont Price Mr and Mrs Hud Rutherford Mr and Mrs Emerick Ralph Mr and Mrs James Ebtin Mr and Mrs H L Carson Mr and Mrs Bert Vance Miss Frances Vance Van Vance Kenneth Carson Rutland Mr and Mrs Dow Vance Jackson Mr and Mrs JL Scott Mr and Mrs Ralph Davis and Miss Esther Bon Scott Mrs Vance served light refreshments at the close of the evening.

Cards Middleport C. E. Vance Grant Street Ecards Mont Price Hud Rutherford Emerick Ralph James Ebtin H. L. Carson Bert Vance Frances Vance van Vance Kenneth Carson Rutland Dow Vance Jackson JL. D. Scott Ralph Davis Esther Bon Scott Middleport Vance

All Around Meigs County News Briefs

Meigs County notes report several losses from dog attacks including 13 sheep valued around 130 dollars by Thomas Forke and L Callahan of Salem Township. Six soldiers widows and orphans relief applications were approved for monthly 14 dollar allowances. Local obituaries note Jerry Reeves and Jack Harrison among others.

E. L. Callahan Salem County Soldiers’ Relief Commission Lena Houdashelt Columbus T. P. Eiselstein Eiselstein Oliver Jack Harrison Rutland Township Jerry Reeves Wilbur Reeves Downington Lon Crooks Olltan Oklahoma Meigs County Woman's Republican Club American Legion Hall Grerald Eisselstein Portsmouth

Young Portland Couple Wed. Father Tries to Block Union

Ray Warner 21 and Margaret Van Meter 21 obtained a marriage license in Pomeroy and were married by Rev. William Moenckhaus. Shortly after, Jacob Van Meter arrived claiming his daughter was not of age and sought to halt the ceremony.

Local Folks Attend Visits and a Show in Ohio Area

H E Cooper, tin Columbus for the automobile show, returned to his home Sunday. Mr Shay of Newburg W Va and Mrs Oneida Hardesty with Miss Etta Gaskill drove to McArthur Sunday to visit Etta’s brother Pete Gaskill. R C Koehler and Dr Cecil Horden of Columbus joined relatives Mr and Mrs R H Horden for the end of the week then the five relatives drove to Long.

Middleport H. E. Cooper Columbus Shay Newburg W. Va Oneida Hardesty Etta Gaskill McArthur Pete Gaskill R. C. Koehler Cecil Horden R. H. Horden Long

Grant Street residents ill in local illness note

Mrs Arthur Boice, Worley Howell, and Vivian Vance of Grant Street are reported ill in a brief illness notice.

Arthur Boice Grand- Worley Howell Vivian Vance Grant Street

Papes Cold Compound touted as quick cure for colds

Ad proclaims Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for colds with small tablets selling for 35 cents. It mocks traditional remedies and asserts the product can end sniffles, watery eyes, and congestion quickly for weary readers.

Teveris Pape

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W. S. Koester Pythians Lodge Bottom Mrs. Horden C. F. Sisson Mr. Sisson Hi. M. Russell Dayton Crisler Minneapolis Chicago University Wesley Genheimer Betty Leon Jessie Johnston Whyte- Fox Athens Chauncey M. Elberfeld New York City Elberfelds Virgile KE. Davis Union Street Dial Ohio Snell OLD “Sea Dog John Greenleaf Whittier Lucky Strike Dance Orchestra N. B.C The American Tobacco Co Miss
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