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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1934
Page
2
Charles Arthur manager of the Acme Boiler Shop had a sedan wrecked when a truck driven by Vernon Casto skidded and crashed into a parked car on Garfield Avenue in Gallipolis. Passengers Frank Knowles Doris Ford and Marie Sexton are noted in local notices.
POMEROY Feb 15 time set for Feb 22 23 and 24 at Rutland High School Gymnasium by county superintendent C C Chapman. Coaches' meeting outlined schedule Racine Harrisonville Chester Suppers Plain Rutland in semifinal Friday winner final Saturday. Also planned contests with independent teams to be announced later. POMEROY Feb 13 sheriff in Circleville reports automobile accident involving Lowell Wingett Rutland not injured held for investigation.
An old home remedy promises to ease persistent coughs. It advocates using pine oil as the healing agent, diluted with sugar and water to create a cheap, fourfold cough medicine with quick relief and a money back guarantee.
After eight negotiation sessions in the condemnation suit State versus Hocking Somertt Coal, the State Highway Department agreed to pay landowners 1375 for a Route 7 right of way in Western Meiga County. The trial was set to determine future damages from construction slips.
Twenty five loan applications totaling about 140000 have been filed with the Meige County National Farm Loan Association in its first month. Secretary BE W Peoples reports about half the loans are now being appraised.
Middleport residents report on members of the Sanborn Missionary Society meeting at Mrs. Kreager’s home to study Pioneers of Good Will. Several local families travel for visits, illness updates, and church events, with health of Mrs Alien Knapp and Mrs Clyde Andrews noted.
Ming Genevieve Knowles daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Knowles married Eugene Parney. The bride, Middleport High School graduate 1933, and the groom, former Fort Clark Army serviceman, plan to reside in Middleport.
POMEROY Feb 13 L B Shene fin Belle Swick 21 of Salem Township daughter of Joseph Swick secured a Meigs County Probate Court marriage license Monday. They plan to marry with Noah Ogden officiating. Richard Rowe 4% son of Charles Rowe and Rowena Rhodes 17 daughter of Ward Rhodes of Letart Falls secured a license Saturday and were married by Justice J W McCullough.
PUMEHOY February 1 report notes a Lenten litany service at 7 PM Thursday by Grace Episcopal Church. A study course similar to last year will be offered to all interested, regardless of church membership.
Harry W. Layfield, supervising inspector of the Pittsburgh District, faces transfer to the Great Lakes division, triggering protests from rivermen and officials who want him kept in this district. The piece recalls the ill fated Packet Queen City which sank at Louisville Falls after ice overran the river during Mardi Gras season.
Middleport February 13 Heath Methodist robes Bible School class of Men’s Close hosts a chicken dinner in the church dining room. All affiliated men were invited for a social and profitable gathering. OBH. Stout teaches the class.
Fen Pomeroy Eliza Yost former Mineraville resident died Saturday at her Cincinnati home funeral held Monday afternoon at the Minersville church officiated by Rev A R Stark burial in Minersville Cemetery relatives visiting from Cincinnati included Mrs J Regan and Miss Rose Yout sisters and William Berger nephew.
Carpenter Feb 13 noted the Projects Committee of Columbia Grange met at Bart Starkey's home to plan 1944 improvements. The Columbia Grange Orchestra practiced that evening and a Friday meeting led by Arthur Woodyard featured a Lincoln Birthday and Valentine Day program with cookies coffee and a surprise dish from the Home Economics Committee.
Mrs. Henry Hennessy hosted a 6 o clock dinner for her husband celebrating his birthday on February 11 with guests including John Parfitt family Mont West Nicholas Hennessy and Henry Hennessy. The party featured St Valentine decor and a three course meal.
Waldo Rickman, colored, was brought to the Meigs County Jail by Middleport officers after a disturbance on Olive Street. Bob Davis, colored, was allegedly seriously cut with a razor during the incident.
Feeney Bennett Post No. 128 members travel to Syracuse this evening to present a flag to the Syracuse School. W E Melvin Middleport schools superintendent will deliver the presentation speech as the Syracuse Parent Teacher Association holds a meeting this evening.
Ohio officials announce federal recovery highway projects in 16 counties totaling over 965000 with 27292 contracts for construction valued near 1235000. Planned Feb 7 and 2 lettings include State Route 140 Oak Hill Portsmouth road and U S Route 52 Hillsboro Chillicothe road upgrades with concrete beams and resurfacing. Projects cover Lawrence, Ross, Washington counties and Marietta area.
Los Angeles junior college student Sydney Goldberg, 16, survived a 2 200 volt electrical shock after his kite touched a high tension wire. The bolt ran through 300 feet of copper wire, entered his left hand, zigzagged down his body, and exited through his shoe. He sustained severe burns but is expected to recover.
In Syracuse on February 13 an all day quilting event will take place at the Connect Room of Guiding Star Cornet No 124 D of A. A potluck dinner will be served at noon.
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