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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1932

Page

2

Pomeroy Panthers overpower Middleport in league clash

Pomeroy defeated Middleport 18 to 7 in a fast paced game with Grueser scoring early and Pomeroy pulling away in the second quarter. Gallagher of Middleport fouled out as Pomeroy, unbeaten this season, eyes the remaining league game against Gabriolis before the tournament.

Pomeroy Panthers Middleport Yellow Jackets Middleport Pomeroy Pomeroy Boys Grueser Panthers Jackets Dye Gallagher Gabriolis Proctor Roush Ewing Pomeroy Re Crow, Covseseertee Gotesseee Wingbrenner Goee Butcher Allensworth Galagher T Lohse Nell & Kincaid Wola Grover Ohio

Mrs Nate Bradshaw Taken to Hospital

Pomro y resident Mrs Nate Bradshaw 6) was taken to Gallipolis hospital for observation after returning from Oklahoma where her husband died She had decayed teeth removed and it is claimed the wounds healed too quickly allowing poison to spread to her head causing severe sinus trouble and ear ulcers Two doctors were called Friday night.

Pomeroy Nate Bradshaw C. W. Jones Laurel Street Gallipolis Bredshaw Oklahoma

F B Reed Dies Brother In Law Of Reedsville Man

REEDSVILLE Feb 13 Henry Warren of Reedsville has been notified of the sudden death of his brother in law F B Reed of Guthrie Oklahoma. Reed's wife Lettie Warren before marriage died last November. He leaves three married children one brother and two sisters half in Oklahoma. He was 75 years 7 old.

Reedsville Oklahoma Henry Warren F. B. Reed Guthile Reed Lettie Warren Mr. Reed

Storm Fells Tree Honey Store Revealed in Trunk

In Pomeroy a wind storm knocked down a maple near a ravine revealing honey and bees inside a trunk. Worley H Russell and Worthy Johnson salvaged twenty pounds of honey, noting much had been destroyed. Russell compared the find to the Israelites discovering a supply of honey.

Pomeroy Worley H Russell Worthy Johnson Rutland Township Mr. Russell Johnson Russell Israel Harry Roush Famercy Mr. Roush Forest Run

Birds Arrive Early For Knowledge of Seasons Display

POMEROY February 13 On Lincoln's birthday a red bird pair and a robin family move into the residence of Er Byron Bing on Butternut Avenue signaling an early start to nesting. Locals note nesting occurred weeks ahead of the usual season and recall a 1930 drought year when a robin built in a rain trough, prompting curiosity about natural season awareness.

Pomeroy Er Byron Bing Butternut Avenue Seadons Vous Sean

Policeman’s blood donation helps save man after accident

William Robson of the Middleport police force donated a quart of blood to Toward Stitts who survived after both legs were amputated in a Wednesday night Middleport incident. Sluts bled in the Hobson yards when the accident occurred, and the victim required a blood transfusion at Gallipolis hospital to stay alive.

Tomerity Pomeroy William Robson Middleport Stitts Hobson Yards Gallipolis Hopital

Titus Seeks Probate Judge. Bolton Seeks Legislature Seat

In Pomeroy on February 13 candidates filings show Justice Barth Titus entering the Probate Judge race as a Republican challenger to Democratic incumbent J B Cameron. Rev Warley Bolton of Rutland circulates a Republican petition for representative with Captain Tom W Jones as fellow contestant. Democrats field J T Hoback and Jacob Dean for the legislature.

Titus fHolton Ito Pomeroy Justice of the Peace Tom W. Jones J. T. Hoback Jacob Dean

Middleport Legion To Help Unemployed

Middleport observes National Employment Week starting February 15 under Feeney Bennett Post American Legion. Ten solicitors canvass the town offering odd jobs like tree trimming and gardening to place unemployed men in work, with earnings shared among those in genuine need who refuse charity.

Middleport Feeney - Bennett Post American Legion Hin Pry Charit

Spelling Bee Held At Syracuse Friday Draws Large Crowd

Spelling contests in the county drew a capacity audience at a Syracuse school auditorium Friday night. County superintendent N Wagner led the event with word lists and judges Ray Wilson Thelma Duert and Judge J B Carleton.

Syracuse N. Wagner Ray Wilson Thelma Duert J. B Carleton Blight Banner Mildred Gilmore Margaret Nease Milton Houdeschelt Minersville Marguerette Maag Louise Baer Gene Hermes Antiquity Lheress Shain Parker School Earl Steiner Rose Hill Ace Bowen Constance Tinlaw Will Syracuse Leonard Boos Harry Potts Frances Ihle Burton Cox Martin Gandee Donati Cos Racine Euner William Grouger Stanley Houndeschelt Pomeroy Junior Greuser Boya William Greuser

Prayer Day Meeting at Heath M E Church Draws Crowd

World Day of Prayer observed Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Heath M E Church in Middleport. Event organized by the passionary secretaries of town churches and attended by a large crowd. The day marks global observance from sunrise to sunset.

Heath M. FE Middleport Heath M. EK

Band To Play Here Qhin University Organization at Pomeroy Tuesday

Ohio University symphonic band to perform at Pomeroy High School auditorium Tuesday night February 16 in a classical program featuring works by J March Bagley Von Weber Beethoven and Haverson plus a baritone solo and a piano/choral finale. The 40 member ensemble replaces the marching band for this concert. The event is part of a series of University organization programs.

Qhin University Pomeroy Ohio University Ohio University Symphonic Pomeroy High School

Alma Steward Taken to State Hospital for Mental Illness

Alma Steward, 44, of Scipio Township, was found to be mentally ill and was taken to Athens State Hospital on Friday after a period of declining health.

Athenomeroy Alma Steward Scipio Township Athens State Hospital

Devastation From Thursday Windstorm Across Melga County

Storm ravaged Melga County on Thursday evening with widespread damage. Locust trees toppled at W A Giles yard in Upper Middleport, haystacks felled in Bedford Township Scioto and Tuppers Plains area, and cedar landmark trees at the village entrance blown down. Damages also reported in multiple sections as authorities tally losses.

Ansen Star Pomeroy Melga County W. A. Giles Upper Middleport Bedford Township Sciote Tuppers Plains

LocalFamily Notes and Accident Update Near Toledo

Mrs. Erwin and family hear of Betty Wardam s accident in Buffalo while coasting she is in hospital and is reported as quite well. Grandparents Mr and Mrs J W Wolfe and relatives in the area await further news as others return from a Florida Cuba trip with high praise for the journey. George Taylor travels to Toledo with Mrs Erwin to stay two weeks with niece Mrs Sara Taylor and her son.

Stanley Houdeschelt Pomeroy Atumpea Wilds Middlefort Mentiux Gwen Lassey Img Church Racine Baptist Church First Baptist Church Racine Focal Church Kkreager C. T. Shumaker Harry Ingham Columbus W. E Minersville Rose McKlhinny James Clerk Columibus Leiuel Butcher C. L Brooks Charles Brooka Olster Mgr Addi Lavisd George Taylor Ie Tlurday Toledo Nie Bir Ob Erwin Third Avenue Aira Erwin Liatsiaente Ut Sara Taylor Misa Betty Wardam Buffalo N. Y Dire J. W. Wolfe Thuracay Betty Mia George Wiltmer J. F. Ferguson Florida Cuba Witmers and Fergusone Ferguson

Announcement of candidacy for probate judge nomination

Probate Judge ALT Philip announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination. He pledges to run the office in the interest of all Athens County citizens with economy, efficiency, and good service if nominated and elected.

Athens County

Bartlett Bank Safe Crackers Strike Friday

Two safes at Bartlett Farmers Bank were dynamited early Friday, about $20 taken while other funds of similar amount remained. the main vault was untouched. The Bernett high school building was burglarized and ransacked with no items stolen. Perpetrators cut telephone wires to avoid detection.

Marietta Bartlett Farmers’ Bank Bartlett Bernett

Mrs Berry Praised by McSweeney for Delaware school appointment

John McSweeney state director of public welfare lauded Mrs John H Serry later Mrs Berry as an assistant chief matron at the Girls Industrial School Delaware noting her extensive state hospital work and faithful service. The statement highlights her nursing training teaching background and disciplined approach.

Delaware Institution John Berry Girls’ Industrial School Delaware John McSweeney McSweeney John H. Serry Athens State Hospital Girls Industrial School Berry Pr. Berry Ohio Seryice Tearsang Bowst Ohio Soldier Wale Lomd Lima State Hospital U. S. Marine Corps

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