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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1932

Page

2

Pomeroy Gallipolis Basketball Showdown Tonight

Pre game hype builds for Pomeroy and Gallipolis clash as Panthers seek 28th straight win and state title contenders aim to slow the Blue Devils Pan there is strong emphasis on guards Dre and Lesky and a key reserve lineup while Gallipolis counters with noted scorers Westy Swanson and Evans ready to challenge the Panther machine tonight at the gym setting the stage for a high stakes regional tilt.

Panther Panthers Bowtteevy Henong Celeste Faciade Midtieport Gellipolie Mei- Porvilie Welsson Athens Gallipolis Caber Westy Coder Swanson Kelttor Breyies Evans Lute Baetiani Gorn

Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promises Gentle Relief

A promotional snippet extols Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe stimulant for the bowels and a builder of energy. It claims relief from constipation, notes a coated tongue as a signal for use, and pitches the product as delicious in flavor available in prescription form at drugstores.

Gring Cotidsen Caldwell

Confession of an Office Holder RevealsCosts and Conflicts

A Meigs County discussion questions the value of public office. Speakers argue nomination costs are high and pay lags behind private work. They note public scrutiny, political pressure, and the drain of fundraising, with few officers profiting from service.

Relief Workers Listed by Chairman in Middleport Drive

Middleport residents join Citizens' Relief Drive under Chm. Mrs. M. Humphrey. Names from churches and organizations include Heath M. E. Church Rev. W. B. Patterson H. E. Cook C. M. Hennessey Mrs. Tom W. Jones secretary Baptist Church Rev. Frank C. Kreager treasurer Mrs. Lindsey Lyons Mrs. Dana Hamilton A. M. White Presbyterian Church Dr. Bord Gay J. H. Grate M. R. Chambers Mrs. M. Humphrey general chairman Red Cross Mrs. D. B. Hartinger Mrs. G. H. Stansbury Miss Vesta McCoy American Legion Mayor J. E. Harley George Childs W. H. Steiff K of P Lodge J. B. Downing Henry Swift FR. Horden Rotary Club T. W. May C. F. Rathburn Dr. A. B. Bingham Modern Woodman Lou Saunders Edward Mulford Dell Martin Business Men's Association Charles McMaster W. H. Juhling Frank White.

Middleport Generel Citizens’ Re Humphrey Reocn Heath M. E. Church W. B. Patterson H. E. Cook C. M. Hennessey Tom W. Jones J. E. Harley George Childs W. H. Steiff P. Lodge J. B. Downing Henry Swift FR. HH. Horden Rotary Club T. W. May C. F. Rathburn A. B. Bingham Woodman Lodge Lou Saunders Edward Mulford Dell Martin Business Men's Association Charles Mc Master W. H. Juhling Frank White

Fisher Pomeroy man buys first Meigs County fishing license

Feb 19 report from Meigs County notes Hiram Fisher of Minersville, a Linotype operator, being the first to purchase a fisherman's license for 1982. He plans an active season, starting soon, fishing creek banks until Snow returns and intends to enjoy time off work whenever possible.

Pomeroy Ea Fisher Hiram Fisher Minersville Meigs County

Real Philosopher Kiones and the Sock Scheme

A cryptic tale describes a man named Mr O Keefe who made money by taking used socks and selling them as secondhand stock. He stored goods in a warehouse that burned, losing most of his stock but keeping some profits. He continues peddling items while caring for his pony.

Eppesarzamee OrReete Soneere Bowser O'Keefe Solshore

Fire alarms sound at Perry Graves residence

Fire alarms rang Wednesday evening at about o clock when the Perry Graves home caught fire on the second floor. The flames were quickly extinguished with only minor damage and the fire company arrived but did not need to hook up for service.

Middleport Perry Graves

Miss Lu club hosts evening of bridge at Stout home

Middleport residents gathered Wednesday at Mrs. B. Stout’s on Pivener Street for a Miss Lu event. Three tables played for prizes with Mrs. Ben Pultz Jr. winning high and Mrs. L. D. McMaster receiving the guest prize. Guests included several local women as night refreshments concluded the evening.

Middleport Miss Luclub B. Stout Pivener Street High Score Club Ben Pultz, Jr L. D. McMaster JL. DB. McMaster M. McAllister J. A&a. Kent

W C T U Meeting in Rutland Features Willard Study

A Rutland meeting of the W C T U was held with St Iva Bolton presiding as chair. Mrs Grace White led as president and the program included a study of the religious lives of Washington and Frances Willard.

Rutland St. Iva Bolton Grace White Washington Francea Willard

Social notes from Middletonport and area events

The column records neighborhood happenings including visits and illnesses. Mrs. M. J. McCarty hosted G I A ladies while Meriam Daniels remains ill at her daughter Poindexter’s home. Gordon Harris returns home ill from Ohio State, expected to recover enough to resume studies. James Arnold remains ill at home under a family physician.

M. J. McCarty Third Avenue Meriam Daniels C. A. Poindexter George Sauer, Jr Bucyrus Gladys Hughes Middleport Robert McKay Portland Laura McKay Gordon Harris Ohio State University Columbus Robert Gordon Max Roller Mary Martha Huntington Mark Roller C. H. Eichinger Henry Circleville C. L. Brooks Grant and Chestnut Street

Pomeroy Court Dates and Local Obituaries

All around Meigs County court dates set for February 23 and 29 with cases including Marchington vs Halliday Graham vs Woodyard and Kane vs Roush. Theodore Beegle of Portland announces candidacy for county surveyor. Funeral in Columbus for Arthur Fox. Nora M Young dies of pneumonia at Wells Run near Long Bottom. Shelton Wayland, 77, dies at Hartford leaving widow and children. Norman Wayland commands Middleport American Legion Post.

Meigs County Pomeroy Court Marchington Halliday Hartford Nornan Wayland Middleport

Dry Leader Faces Crisis in Anti Second League

Recently elected leader heads the Anti Second League while Bishop EB G Eich of the Methodist denomination confronts a pivotal crisis affecting the legacy of the Wheeler era and the group's prosperity.

Anti Secon League EB. G. Eicharisen Methotist Messmger Wernie H. Wheeler

Mrs. Schmoll Dies In Minersville Home

Mrs. Anna Catherine Schmoll 67 died at her Minersville home Wednesday evening after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late John Greuser, a noted sewing machine agent. Survived by three children Adolph of Cincinnati and widowed daughters Mrs Ray Mitch and Mrs Clair Schaeffer of Minersville, plus many relatives. Funeral from the German Church Sunday at 2 PM.

Minersville Anna Catherine Schmoll Osrief John Greuser Adsiph Cimcinisti Ray Mitch Clair Schaeffer

Miners Gather for First Aid Study in Syracuse

About three hundred miners and coal operators meet at the new school building to push safe ty advances in mines. LC Lewis addresses attendees following an initial Pomersy meeting at the Hotel Martin.

Syracuse Martin Pomersy LC. Lewis Val

Unclear OCR summary of meet results and lines

The text appears as garbled OCR from a meeting report with scattered names and notes. It mentions lines, places, and a call at a Line place but lacks coherent facts, dates, or outcomes to summarize a clear event.

Seow Reese Ayer Feeg Sermsey Emreliet

Gas Company Lets Expensive Leases Go

A fragmented report notes a gas company releasing costly leases in various districts. It mentions payments per acre and districts facing tax or lease issues with some tenants paying higher sums in certain cases. The text is garbled but indicates financial strain and wide district impacts.

Gas Company Pomeroy Aesst

Man Sent to Mine Over Tuscarawas Strike

Adjutant General Frank Henderson said a state representative was sent to the Walford Coal Company mine near Uhrichsville to observe a strike by 10 miners. Company officials requested the observer and asked for continued mine operations.

Columbus Frank Henderson Walford Coal Company Ubrichsville Tuscarawas County

Road Bid To Be Let For Athens-Hocking Route Improvements

Ohio State Highway Director announces bids to receive for road and bridge projects in 13 counties totaling an estimated expenditure of 746 thousand dollars. Projects include paving and bridge construction with creosoted timber bridges in Athens Hocking area and multiple county routes such as Logan Lancaster and Perry.

Columbus Ohio W. Merrell Locati Athena Athens-Hockingpor

Bevergy Couple Visits Clarkeburg Kin in June

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert C. Bevergy of Clarkeburg West Virginia visited Thursday with the latter's parents Mr. and Mrs. F Beverage at 15 University Terrace.

Herbert C. Bevergy Clarkeburg W. Va F. Beverage University Terrace

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