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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1948
Page
3
Street department workers removed ice and frozen snow from business district curbings, with depths up to five inches. Hazardous sidewalks and frequent falls prompted demand for coarse salt at grocery stores.
Mayor D A Cana of Pomeroy announced Tuesday that the highway and sidewalk near Marion French’s coal tipple must be kept clear of waiting trucks at all times. Offenders face arrest and a $25 fine plus costs for the first offense. Signs were posted after police received a complaint about traffic obstruction.
The piece discusses a general knowledge of music for Ohio Valley readers. It reflects on how natives seek understanding and appreciation of fine music, while acknowledging apathy and the challenge of mastering art. The essay traces stages of growth from curiosity to disciplined listening and personal judgment.
In POMEROY a 15 month old boy son of Virgil Wansley Great Bend was bitten Sunday by a dog belonging to Hallie Grady neighbor of the family. The child received first aid for minor leg cuts. The health department will investigate possible rabies as a precaution. Details on treatment timing vary with bite location.
Federated Choir members and families shared a turkey dinner at the Hegnauer home marking an annual post holiday gathering delayed by weather. Cantata plans for Easter sunrise service were announced as solos and group singing featured. Present were local residents and neighbors from Mason West Virginia and surrounding Meigs County. Avery Drenner of Harrisonville RD and Edith Genheimer were among others visiting relatives. Funeral services for Ida Hawk drew E P Tice from Columbus and Meigs Countians.
Homer Glaze Jr who suffered serious injuries overseas and had a foot amputated in November has relocated to Phoenix Arizona where he works as a watch repairman.
A Sunday Republicans for Central Committeemen list in 3-a omitted three candidates: Byrne Vaughn A C Pat Jones and Albert Leifheit. The event highlights potential ballot or notice error affecting party slate and local party affairs.
Perry Carpenter of Rutland arrested on a warrant by Clarence Buskirk charging malicious destruction of property. He pleaded guilty in Justice Higgins Court and was ordered to pay the store, fined $25 and costs, and released under settlement arrangements.
POMEROY The Central Ohio Breeding Association will meet February 16 with barn and bull inspections at 8:30 a.m. in Meigs County. The 1 p.m. business meeting is at Ohio State University Plumb Hall. Speakers include Dr. Fordyce Ely and Dean Leo Rummel. C. T. Conklin, Ayrshire Breeders Association secretary, will discuss dairy cattle breeding and feeding. Meigs County aims for broad county member attendance.
Roy Dunn of Pomeroy and Glenn Coleman of Long Bottom were released from jail on bond or payment of child support. Dunn, jailed since Friday for failure to provide for two minor children, posted $100 bond signed by himself and will appear when called. The case was continued indefinitely in L. B. Higgins Court. Coleman, jailed since Friday on non-support charges, was released after paying child support per P. L. Peoples court records.
Daisy O Neil proprietor moves Riverview Rest Home from West Main Street to the former Salvation Army home behind the Senior High School at 316 E Main St The home will keep its name and 17 rooms will be redecorated with exterior painting planned in the spring Ill residents were moved by Ewing ambulance
POMEROY Thelbert Brook heart of Athens was arrested Sunday evening on a warrant for reckless operation of a motor vehicle. He pled not guilty in J P court and posted a $25 bond for an appearance February 13 at 8 p m according to Justice of the Peace L B Higgins.
An advertising copy touts Creomulsion as quickly reaching bronchial trouble to loosen and expel germ laden phlegm and soothe inflamed mucous membranes. It urges buyers to demand a money back guarantee if not satisfied with relief from coughs chest colds or bronchitis.
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