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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1932

Page

2

Meigs Jury Reconsiders Verdict In Odd County Case

In Meigs County a jury first awarded 600 dollars to a Marietta firm seeking casings and related costs from Parkersburg’s Martin and Ireland. After a heated discussion the panel reconvened and ordered 1,108.31 dollars for the plaintiff, with two jurors opposing. Judge Peoples oversaw the unusual postverdict reconsideration as relatives and local residents went about public notices and other local items.

Pombroy County Common Pleas Court CE. Peppies Martin & Ireland Swell Drillers Parkersburg S the American Supply Company Marghietta Orr Bashan Meigs County Orr Tearm Parkereburg B. BE. Martin Ireland Weil Marietta A. P. Miller Peoples Parkersburgers Rusasek Paul Matheney Reedsville Virginiia Matheney

Mrs Sherman visits Athens after granddaughter’s funeral

Mrs. Jake Sherman of Athens attended the funeral of her granddaughter Mrs. Joe Harbrecht in Pomeroy on Tuesday. She has remained visiting with her son R. M. Sherman and family at the corner of North Fourth Avenue and Walnut Street, accompanying Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sherman.

Bellaire Joe Mace Edward Sherman Hartrecht E. Bowen Chestnut Street Jake Sherman Athens Joe Harbrecht Poméroy R. M. Sherman N. Fourth Avenue Walnut Street Ed Sherman

Parrot Fever Danger Is Ended By Dr Copeland

U S Senator from New York Dr M D Copeland says psittacosis or parrot fever has not caused epidemics this year and rare cases remain. He notes earlier outbreaks were severe but now prevention steps block spread from sick imported birds. People should check length of stay in the country and health before purchasing birds. infected birds are isolated until proven disease free.

Eet Copeland United States

Birthday Party for David Oblinger Draws Twenty Guests

Mrs. P. Oblinger celebrated her son David’s eleventh birthday in Middleport with twenty guests. The group played games, enjoyed a cake adorned with candies, and lighter refreshments followed. Mrs. Oblinger was helped by her daughter Elizabeth.

Ohlinger Misa Elizabeth

Estate Administrator Brings $10,000 Suit

E. R. Titus as administrator of the estate of Wilam E. Peoples sues Richard William son and wife Miller Williamson for $10,000 seeking recovery over gas and oil rental.

Estate administrators seek oil and gas rentals on lands

M Linkous and Truman J Chase join Mamie H Simpson as administrators of H J Simpson estate and Saran E Beegie with H Stewart as administrator of Oliver L Bradbury estate to collect gas and oil rentals on lands of the late W E B Peoples estate since March 9 1929.

M. Linkous Truman J. Chase Mamie H. Simpson H. J. Simpson Saran E. Beegie H. Stewart Oliver L. Bradbury W. EB. Peoples

Meigs County Pupils Need Food Aid As Survey Finds Shortage

A Meigs county survey shows several pupils across six schools require food assistance. Mrs. George Stansbury Pennyville Indiana and Mrs. Orville Morrow Fortville Indiana visited cousins A E Gardner and E Stansbury Rutland. Marion Ours of Oldtown, a longtime county pioneer, died Thursday morning. L L Kelier from Tupper Plains is named in the report.

Meigs County George Stansbury Pennyville Indiana Orville Morrow Fortville A. E. Gardner E. Stansbury Rutland Marion Ours Oldtown L. L. Kelier Tuppera Plains

Candidates enter race for county commissioner nominations

A Democratic contender fated for the county commission post includes George Ash and Will seyiiesu with Ellis Hyseil of Pomeroy entering the Republican field. Rich ard Rawlings of Syracuse and George Meinhart of Middleport join as new contenders for recorder. H Webb, Racine basketball star, is ruled ineligible due to age by Commissioner Townsend of the high school association.

George Ash Will Seyiiesu Ellis Hyseil Pomeroy Feild Richard Rawlings Syracuse Hecorder George Meinhart Middleport H. Webb Racine Oke Townsend High School Association Webb

Mrs Russell Hosts 566 Club At Lincoln Street Home

Middleport residents gathered for a Wednesday 566 Club evening hosted by Mrs Joan Russell on Lincoln Street. Three tables played with Mrs Bowen taking first prize, Mrs Alva Hite second, and guest Miss Gladys Greaser winning the guest prize. Light refreshments ended the event.

Middleport Joan Russell Lincoln Street Bowen Alva Hite Gladys Greaser

PARDONED BY GOVERNOR POMEROY FORMERLY ESCAPEE

Arthur M. Morr of Meigs County, a carpenter and farmer, was pardoned by Governor White after being sentenced for liquor, though he walked away from the Ohio Penitentiary over two years ago. Mercy recommended by former Meigs County officials, reports say from Columbus.

Pomeroy Arthur M. Morr Meigs County Parkersburg White Ohio Penitentiary Mercy Columbus

Births in Darwin and Columbus grant hospital

Mr and Mrs Tracy H Whaley announce the birth of a 7 pound daughter Mary Janet born Tuesday Feb 233 The grandparents are Mr and Mrs W L Whaley Darwin and Mr and Mrs W F Pugh Albany Great grandparents are Mr E J Cranmer Ostranfer Ohio Martha Evelyn is the name given the daughter born Thursday morning in Grant Hospital Columbus to Mr and Mrs Malcolm Cottingham Jackson

Tracy H. Whaley Darwin Mary Janet W. L. Whaley W. F. Pugh Albany E. J. Cranmer Ostranfer, O Middleport Martha Evelyn Grant Hospital Columbus Malcolm Cottingham Jackson

Martha Evelyn Granddaughter of Wil Michael Named

Martha Evelyn is identified as the granddaughter of Wil Michael from Middieport. The mother is formerly Mies Mae Michael of Middieport.

Martha Evelyn Wil Michael Middieport Mies Mae Mchael

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