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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1930

Page

3

Meigs County News Roundup of Repairs and Incidents

Meigs County report outlines a meeting in Wellston on Thursday with section crews. Meigs prisoner housing shows one bed available out of 23. Probate judges to meet in Columbus. Dr. Cash McGhee sent to Columbus hospital for operation. Local plant poisoning case, bus replacement plan, and theft of 22 turkeys noted among scattered items.

Meigs County Meirs Jurens Harvey Fienehlocke Gram J. Z. Carinon Horton Brown Columbus Cash McGhee Rutland Coe: Siumbus Hospital Walter Hrass Ruth Carson Tucker Racine Borenroy Facine Alesander Letart Harry Aa. Zeller Muntington David Geyer Buttermat Avenue Pomeroy

Brown Begins His Fight on Flames

Valentine Brown and a crew fought a coal vein fire at Monkey Run slip. Workers vented gases and sprayed water to suppress the blaze, which covers about 10 feet of front and extends along the side run. A second nearby fire, likely from a loose coal pile, may burn out if not connected to the main seam.

Pomeroy Ireb Stala Tispeetor Valentine Brown Monkey Run Mn Brown

Shale Gas Object Pomeroy Seeks Sand Containing Wells

In Melts County two wells target shale gas sand with one near Syrsenge and another on the Tuucius Wolter farm, both advancing toward the sand. Ohio Fuel Supply plans new wells near Harrisonville and community notices describe church and social gatherings in Heath and surrounding areas.

Pomeroy Melts County Syrsenge Tuucius Wolter Fashan Ohio Fuel Supply Com- Middlepore Pany Lins Aid Society Weath Harrisonville West End Itu County Albert Farhaie South Third Street TJ Wilson Mire John Weat Anna Margaret Hayes Tomel M. TS Uniter Mra. C Home Missionary Society of Heath M. BE Presbyterian Church Trensurer Elven Frank Vrooman W. R. Harris J. E. Harvey Ofon Chambhera Athens GO T. Olinger Miayera Wantington Bub Lang Ray Ward

Brothers to contest will of Joseph McBride in Pomeroy

In Pomeroy on February 14 brothers William and Javol McBride of Syracuse announced plans to contest the will of their brother Joseph McBride, just admitted to probate. The decedent left property reportedly worth about $2,000 and an estate including a $500 burial allotment and other assets. The will was witnessed by Amanda Roberts and Jacob Roller. no children survived.

Pomeroy Wiliam Javol Meffride Syracise Joseph Mer Pam Joseph N. Meltthle Syracuse McBride Rollar Mulberry Avenue Jacob Motter Mra Roller Meltride Waorth Amanda Rohedin Jago McBride Hodera Corn B. Roberts Jacol Holler Nelson McBrite

ORANGE ROOT TONIC PROMISES DIGESTIVE RELIEF

A vintage advertisement touts ORANGE ROOT as a tonic to boost appetite and digestion. It quotes testimonials from Edward Kirkwood of Gypsy West Virginia praising improved appetite and strength, and claims the product cleanses bowels and renews the liver. Sold by Lash's Drug Store with direct supply from H. and J. Laboratories Parkerburg West Virginia.

Max Vomica Genthan Calumbe Elne Lash H. & J. Laboratories Parkersburg W. Va

Minister's Meeting Discusses Prohibition Aid Efforts

In Middleport on February 11 the Meuchoy of Lie Mewes County Council held a meeting approving a plan to support pastors' efforts amid prohibition debates. Mrs. Morgan spoke on a pastor's wife assisting her husband. Mr. Cochran urged ministerial ethics. Mr. Mornihaus announced a pastors convention in Columbus. an interdenominational outfit exchange was proposed for February 23.

Middleport Cochran Mornihaus Columans

Local Charity Event Acknowledges Donors and Guests

A community gathering honored several donors and guests including Mrs 0 frivia and Mrs Dea Hayes at the residence of Mrs Hinddlrsion. Attendees listed include Mrs G. Hinddlrsion, Mrs J. M. Stev en Ss Ferguson, and others who supported the event. A relief shower for youngsters featured participants such as Mrs Ernest Lew.

Pal Cheger Leeont Alite

Bride Entertains for Mrs Ernest Lewis in Mayfield

Mrs Ernest Lewis was honored at a Thursday evening gathering hosted by Miss Enitia Jean Smith at her home in Mayfield. Red and white hearts decorated the Smith residence while Midred Ann Wise and Mazie Thomas assisted. Guests enjoyed refreshments as a decorative cake featured a bride and groom amid hearts.

Anse J Rath Wise Ernest Lewis Enitia Jean Smith Ann Wise Mazie Thomas

Yodler William Garlow entertains inmates in jail hours

William Garlow of Michigan, jailed for two months on a felony charge in Vomberoy, spends hours keeping fellow prisoners cheerful by imitating an Alpine yodeler. He jokes he could earn more money with two microphones in that line than in jail.

Vomberoy William Garlow Michigan Fia

Night hunting under Ohio law and grand jury notes

Hunting rules clarify night hunting limits under Ohio dog laws with a dog warden stating under control is required when masters hunt. Fox hunting may continue if dogs are controlled and do not menace livestock. The Pomeroy grand jury adjourns after five days with 106 witnesses, while Charlies McGhee faces charges for interfering with a county official.

Pomeroy Ohio Henry Scidanable Iperson

Birthday greetings mark eighty fifth for Mrs Brea

An elderly Mrs. Brea Latmt celebrated her eighty fifth birthday receiving many cards and gifts. She resides with her nephew Ray Bohle on Grant Street and is a former Woolvite resident. Lelia Brunk Vrgt, a former Mid bent resident now in Colen, also marked her first birthday in recent days.

Arveleport Brea Latmt Ayeretts Bae Ray Bohle Grant Woolvite Lelia Brunk- Vrgt Midbent Jing Colenhis Suthley

Prison Classification and Juvenile Training Urged for Crime Reform

Griswold argues prison classification by offender type and targeted juvenile training will reduce crime. He notes punishment alone fails and stresses redeemable potential in youths, plus overcrowding in welfare facilities and the Athens State Hospital’s value at over one million dollars.

Griswold Ohio Grisvolt Athens

McCarley Freed In Pomeroy Case

Clarence McCarley held in jail for weeks on a support charge was discharged in Common Pleas Court before Judge Crow. His mother paid 150 dollars to cover costs and support from a sister in Steubenville while McCarley’s indictment was nolled.

Pomeroy Teh Clarence McCarley FW. Crow Bigchi Steubentitle

Delayed Meeting of D. A. R. Chapters Near Waterd Street

Fragmented OCR describes a D. A. R. meeting with references to the American Meo and a Mrs Eidie Tatueheeds, with garbled directions about postures and locations, mentioning Wash Teton and Agel Mts and Pomeroy in unclear context.

Mupdlepgir Eidie Tatueheeds Etry Jonatha Meley Hesker Howl Congress Wash. Teton Agel Mts

Cascarets Promote Quick Gentle Bowel Relief

Medical experts endorse Cascarets as a pleasant laxative for relieving cold related bowels discomfort. The ad claims Cascarets clear congestion through the bowels, offering a mild, harmless option priced at a dime.

Cascara Cascar

Preparing for Vigorous Hair at Thirty Ad Agency Ad Copy

An advertisement extols Danderine and related hair care as a daily habit. It claims sweeping benefits for thinning and shedding, promising stronger, shinier hair through regular use and soap and water cleansing, citing five million bottles sold as proof.

Turpebipes Willy Devine Aurea Nanderlin

University of Ohio leader re elected president of Brotherhood

UW and Ohio University officials announced the Presbyterian Brotherhood re elected its president and named Alan as vice president with Wallis as secretary and treasurer. Harry L. Taele is identified as president of Auburn Theological Seminary in Auburn NM and will speak at the next meeting on March 15. A joint talk with brotherhoods from other Athens churches is planned.

Not. A. UW Ohio University Wis Presbyterian Brotherhood Alan Winh Wallis WW Cos Ated Harry L. Taeve Auburn Theological Seminary Auburn Steerewi Athens

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