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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1933

Page

2

Emergency Relief Funds Distributed in Meigs County

Three thousand two hundred dollars in emergency relief was distributed Thursday among Meigs County boards of trustees, with Dayton Frost of the State Relief Commission present. Townships received varying amounts while two hundred twenty dollars was allocated to the county superintendent of schools for needy children. Funding rules emphasize work for able bodied men and targeted aid for families lacking working members.

Bedford Chester Lebanon Letart Olive Orange Rutland Salem Salisbury Scipio Sutton Ddir

Church Drives Support for Team Equipment Drive

Parish members organize a social at the church to raise funds and collect equipment for the team. The event gathers families and community volunteers aiding the effort.

William Williamson dies after long illness in Pomeroy

William Williamson a longtime tinner dies at his niece Mrs George Hobstetter home on Rose Hill Pomeroy after a long illness He worked nearly 50 years for Skimmer Hardware then ran his own shop in Upper Pomeroy He is survived by two nieces Mrs Virgie Hartley and Mrs Bertha Hobstetter whose family resided with him and his wife who died in 1913.

Pomeroy William Willamson George Hobstetter Rose Hill Williamson Skimmer Hardware Company Upper Pomeroy Virgie Hartley Bertha Hobstetter Mrs. Williamson

Arrest of Mrs Martha Buchanan on Reckless Driving Charge

Mrs Martha Buchanan of Columbus was arrested in Pomeroy by Traffic Officer Dana Roush and Constable William Robson on reckless driving and license charges. Her husband Archie Buchanan, distributor of The Ohio Examiner, pleaded not guilty for both and could not post a $590 bond, being committed to Meigs County Jail until his wife could cover the bond.

Archie Buchanan Pomeroy Martha Buchanan Columbus Dana Roush William Robson Buchanan Meigs County

County School Executive Speaks at Middleport PTA

Middleport February 24 County Superintendent C C Chapman spoke at a Middleport PTA meeting held in the Home Economics room on Pearl Street Mrs Booth of the Southeast District was to speak but went to Columbus for a conference Mrs William Bradford president reported on the Fifth Grade play February Day directed by Mrs Guy Reynolds the play drew a large attendance and the meeting closed after refreshments

Middleport C. C. Chapman Parent- Teacher Association Home Economics Pearl Street William Bradford Middleport Association Guy Reynolds Bradford J. O. Leonard Addison Eben Waddell South Fourth Avenue Ben Erwin Charleston Will Robson South Second Avenue Garfield Street D. S. Farmer Arthur Skinner W. B. Russell Cashier Parker Columbus Russell Mr. Parker Ohio Banker's Meeting Pomeroy Cora Warner Chester Road Elizabeth Huber Jacob Roller Charlies Hartley Dan Phillips Clat Jones Clifford Phillips

Veterans Hear Talks On Their Problems

More than 200 veterans gathered at the Courthouse in Pomeroy for an American Legion meeting. Speakers included Robert Warner George Childs and W E Melvin who warned that abolishing disability and compensation laws would disrupt money flow and hurt veterans and businesses. Plans for a Legion membership drive were announced.

Pomeroy American Legion Robert Warner Legion District George Childs W. E. Melvin Middleport The Legion

Anniversary Celebrated Washington Party Wednesday

Harvey French hosted a Washington birthday party at his Union Avenue home with card games and refreshments. Attendees included the Warner, Blackwood, and Roush families among others. The event marked Washington’s birthday and French’s own birthday.

Pomeroy George Washington Harvey French Washington Union Avenue Marvey French Jack Warner Louise Lucille Horace McElhinney Mra W. Warner Far Roush Arthur Roush Edna Roush

Mrs J H Mouldon Hosts 71st Birthday Dinner

Middleport on February 24 reports Mrs J H Mouldon marked her seventy first birthday with a family dinner. Out of town guest Elizabeth Dixon of West Columbia attended.

Middleport J. H. Mouldon Elizabeth Dixon West Columbia

Suits Filed in Meigs County Court Actions

Meigs County common pleas court filings include Federal Chemical Company versus R M Swindler for 154.27, Ruth A Linscott versus Marion Moore for 1050 with interest, with a cog novit judgment of 793.12. Additional filings name J K Swindler FE M Swindler and R M Swindler in related promissory debt actions.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Federal Chemical Company R. M. Swindler E. M. Swindler J. K. Swindler Ruth A. Linscott Marion Moore FE. M. Swindler

Plains Students Prepare Home Talent Minstrel

The Plains High School presents a home talent minstrel in the grade school auditorium on Tuesday and Wednesday night February 28 and March with a matinee for grades on Tuesday afternoon. Miss Louise Diver leads, with assistants Helen Anderson and Mary Dister. Wv. O. Kail serves as interlocutor.

the Plains the Plains High School Louise Diver Helen Anderson Mary Dister Wv. O. Kail

Naomi Bible Class Seeds Washington Program at Plains

Naomi Bible Class of The Plains M E Church met at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Barrows with Mrs. Henry Evans in charge. Louise Yates, Frances Lyons and Elizabeth McCullough presented readings, a quartet performed, and a seasonally served social hour followed.

the Plains Naomi Bible The Plains M. E. Church Kenneth Barrows Henry Evans Thelma McAllister Florence Bell Andra Raid Washington Lola Yates Frances Lyons Elizabeth McCullough Helen Michael Marie Michael Jean Porter

Protest Meeting Planned by The Plains PTA

Under The Plains Parent Teacher Association a community mass meeting is set for Monday at 7 p m in the grade school auditorium. The gathering protests the planned withdrawal of the vocational home economics education program from schools as ordered by Gov. White. Attendance of all interested is urged.

the Plains The Plains Parent Teacher Association

Mrs Mary Tinkham Dies at The Plains

Mrs Mary Elizabeth Tinkham aged eighty four died at her home in The Plains after heart trouble. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 3 PM at The Plains M E Church with burial at Chauncey. She was born January 17 1849 in Rockingham County Virginia and married Hiram Tinkham in 1866. She leaves a husband seven children Horton and William of Jacksonville Carl and Oscar of The Plains Charlie at home two daughters Mrs Emma Quinlan Congo and Mrs Eva Walters Jacksonville.

the Plains Mary Elizabeth Tinkham the Plains M. E. Church Chauncey

Women's Bible Class Meets at Chauncey

Chauncey February meeting notes from Chauncey Church of Christ describe the Christian Woman's Bible Class at Mrs. Floyd Nye's home with Mrs. Nye presiding. The social hour included a contest with prizes to Mrs. Wesley Walburn and Mrs. Guy Gardner.

Chauncey Christian Woman's Bible Clas Chauncey Church of Christ Floyd Nye High Street Nye V. Rhibrand Helen Howard Wesley Walburn Guy Gardner Shafer Bradfield Wat Ferrer Harvey Nye Washington Frank Millington Vv. Ablbrand Sam Tippett Watt Ferrer Charlies Bradfield Guy Brockina Peter Rankin John Shafer E. W. Bingman Thomas R. Hamilton James Ferguson

Revival Begin Tonight at Morristown Holiness Church

Rev Fin ger starts a revival at Morristown Holiness Church in Chauncey tonight with regular pastor Rev Charles Hook assisting. Public invited to attend.

Chauncey Finger Morristown Holiness Church Charles Hook

Daughters of America Honor Degree Staff Meeting

The Degree Staff of Charity Council No 245 Daughters of America will be hosted by Mrs H B Allensworth and Miss Maude Jewksbury at the Allensworth residence on Grant Street Friday evening. A potluck dinner is set for 6 50 o clock before the meeting.

Middleport Charity Council No. 245 Daughters of America H. BE Allensworth Maude Jewksbury Grant Street

Jerry's Coming playlet to be staged at Millfield lodge hall

Millfield records a Saturday evening program by Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas. The playlet Jerry's Coming appears with other attractions and special vocal and instrumental music at 7 30 p m.

Millfield Jerry Lodge Hall Mazon Council Pocahontas

Plains Residents Share Visits and Dinner Hosting

Wesley Luman recovers slowly from an infected tooth as Fred Craig of Columbus visits at the Luman home. Mrs Eva Smith hosts Mrs W E Dicken and family from Lower Plains. The Plains guests Miss Verna Dukeman and Miss Verna Wallace dine with Mr and Mrs Edger Bannon in The Plains. Lavonda Moore and Robert Moore also visited.

Chauncey Wesley Lyman Lower Plains Patricia Blanche James Moore Burlington Iowa Luman Charles Fleming Wesley Luman Fred Craig Columbus W. E. Dicken Wendell Moore Roger Carbon Hill Dicken Eva Smith the Plains Verna Dukeman Verna Wallace Edger Bannon Athens Lavonda Moore Robert Moore Rannon Plains

College Scores Snapshot From Multiple Matchups

Akron over Baldwin Wallace 32 to 18. Dayton defeats Toledo 39 to 26. Evansville past Southern Illinois Teachers 43 to 37. Findlay beats Bluffton 26 to 23. West Virginia Wesleyan edges Glenville 36 to 35. Muskingum tops Denison 35 to 21. North Dakota U defeats North Dakota State 36 to 26. Ohio Northern over Heidelberg 40 to 29. Rhode Island beats Brown 44 to 25.

Akron Baldwin-Wallace Dayton Toledo U Evansville Ind Southern Iil- Teachers Findlay Bluffton W. Va. Wesleyan Glenville Muskingum Denison N. Dakota U N. Dakota State Ohio Northern Heidelberg Rhode Island Brown

Schaaf Case Closed Exonerates All Involved

New York officials announced that Assistant District Attorney James F. Daly closed the Schaaf Prime Camera bout inquiry. Fifteen witnesses were questioned and no negligence found. The medical examiner linked Schaaf’s death to brain inflammation from a recent influenza attack. A grand jury was deemed unnecessary.

New York U.P James F. Daly Ernie Schaaf Schaaf Daly

Harris Named Notre Dame 1932 Most Valuable Player

James Harris of Bellaire Ohio left guard on Notre Dame for three seasons was voted the 1932 most valuable player at the annual football dinner. He received a mounted silver football and his name will be inscribed on Notre Dame's first football blanket worn by the late Knute Rockne, announced by Rev M A Mulcaire.

South Bend Ind U.P James Harris Bellaire Notre Dame Harris M. A. Mulcaire Knute Rockne

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