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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1935

Page

16

Pomeroy Civic Groups Push Sugar Run Sewer Project

A Pomeroy committee from the Village Council and Civic Club met to push preliminary work on the Sugar Run storm and sanitary sewer plan. Health officials back the project to curb the open, foul smelling creek running through the town center. In Junction City, the 10 months old son of Rev and Mrs L T Norris died, with funeral at Letart Falls Church.

Pomeroy Sugar Run Ie Sugar Run Pomeroy Village L. T. Norris Junction City Norris Texas Meigs County Letart Falla Church Church

Leader of Veterans Speaks Here Tonight

Edward A. Skahill national deputy chief of staff of the Disabled American Veterans will speak at 7 o'clock in the Courthouse assembly room. Service-connected disabled veterans are invited to hear him as he discusses proposed veterans legislation and compensation for World War I veterans.

Pomeroy Edward A. Skahill Skahil

Operator of Still Is Severely Punished

Luther Deem, operator of a liquor still, pleaded guilty to possession of liquor manufacturing equipment. In common pleas court, he received a $300 fine and costs and a three month workhouse sentence. Accomplice Clifford Slater, 19, testified he aided in a whiskey run. he was fined $25 and costs, with jail sentence suspended.

Pomeroy Luther Deem Common Pleas FE. Peoples Clifford Slater Deem

Middleport Notables and Local Health Updates

Eph Dalrymple has improved after a stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Mary Ferguson has returned home to the corner of Hysell and Long Streets after spending winter with her daughter Mrs. Oscar Cheatham. Vernon Hysell is recovering from illness since Christmas. Mrs. Ivor Young of Columbus visits her father C. F. Rathburn for a few days. Mrs. A. H. Bradbury has been ill for several days.

Eph Dalrymple Mary Ferguson Oscar Cheatham Hysell Long Streets Vernon Hysell Ivor Young Columbus C. F. Rathburn A. H. Bradbury

Couples Visit Columbus and Return Home

Mr and Mrs A A Chappelle traveled to Columbus Wednesday to visit Mrs Sidney Pickens who is ill but improving. Miss Roma Lauderbach and John Chroick return to Dayton after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Gilfillen on Brownell Avenue in Columbus. The Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church will meet Friday night with Miss Alice Mauck on South Third Avenue.

A. A. Chappelle Columbus Sidney Pickens Roma Lauderbach John Chroick Charles Gilfillen Brownell Avenue Dayton Gilfillen Dorcas Society of the Baptist Church Mies Alice Mauck South Third Avenue

King Rites Today Funeral for Robert L. King

Funeral service for 67 year old Robert L. King was held at his Beech Street home at 2 PM conducted by Rev. F C Kreager. Burial followed in Gravel Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his wife four step daughters and two step sons.

Middleport Robert L. King Beech Street F. C. Kreager Gravel Hill Mr. King

Presbyterian church party and Rutland school program

In Middleport the Presbyterian Church hosts a church party tonight with a program by each Sunday School class and refreshments by the Worthwhile Class. Rutland hosts a patriotic program at the grade school on Friday March 1. Informal social events include a surprise birthday party for Miss Dorothea Hall in Rutland with games and refreshments.

Middleport The Presbyterian Church Rutland O. Patterson Breabenville Misa Dorothea Hall

Revival at Syracuse Church of the Nazarene

The Rev B O Donaldson from Iowa conducts a revival at Church of the Nazarene in Syracuse with sermons gospel hymn lighting and special singing each night through March 10 led by Rev C B Clinden. Services at 7 nightly stretch to March 10.

B. O. Donaldson Iowa Church of the Nazarene Syracuse C. B. Clindenen

Protracted Meeting At Sharpsburg Church

The Reverend Long leads a protracted meeting at Sharpsburg Church with aid from the Reverend Bowser. New gasoline lights were bought for the church. Local residents report several family updates and a series of deaths in the area including Isaac Sweett and Mrs Media Underwood. A colt owned by Oscar Harris died from lockjaw.

Sharpsburg Long Bowser

Daylight Fox Chase Draws Crowd In Bethany District

A daylight fox chase in Bethany Ridge attracted about 50 visitors from Pomeroy Lottridge Canaanville Cutler New England and other areas. Forty two dogs were counted on ridges and ravines causing confusion as entries exceeded capacity. Local families and friends gathered for the event and related social visits followed.

Bethany Ridge Pomeroy Lottridge Canaanville Cutler New England Clarence Petty Herman Wright Athens Nellie McPherson Rockland Clarence Moore Lewis Moore Stewart Joby Moore John Frost Mary Minear Beebe

Mexico Moves Toward Domestic Aircraft Industry

The Mexican government promotes national aircraft manufacturing to position the country to produce its own planes and equipment locally.

Mexico

Lottridge and Carthage Families Gather for Local News

Sunday social notes list many visitors and familial connections across Athens, The Plains, Parkersburg and nearby towns. Notables include Mrs Nicholson recovering from surgery in Athens. water well drilled by Edd Byron. several families staying with relatives and visiting hospitals. and multiple Sunday dinners and hospital visits among the Lake, Sharp, Barnhart, Gaston, Kincade and related households.

Lottridge Leroy Boggs Co. L. Davis Leroy Nichoson Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Nichoson Maude Tresize New Asbury Nicholson Aubrey Morris O. L. Davis Oden Johnson and Sons Carl and Ray Edd Byron Stewart Cullums Bud Justice Roy Pierce Ben Barnhart Fairview Howard Lake City Hospital Parkersburg Lake Margaret Ramsburg Ed Chase Emmett Blair Coolville H. R., Watkins Mildred Frazier Joe White Laurelville R. L. Sharp Emmett Swisher J. W. Barnhill Dutch Ridge Homer Barnhart Near Alfred L. H. Allen John Gaston L. A. Townsend Bula

Cartwright Funeral Held at Langsville and Kyger Monday

Frank Cartwright lies in state at his Langsville residence with a Monday service and Kyger Church burial. Local and extended family members, neighbors, and friends attended. Illnesses are noted in several households including Mrs Harmon and Mrs Miller.

Cartwright Langsville Kyger Frank Cartwright

Doan's Pills Advised for Kidney Cleanse and Pain

An old Doan's Pills advertisement urges readers to ensure kidneys pass 3 pints daily to avoid acid poisoning and backache. It highlights 15 miles of kidney tubes, warns of waste buildup, and credits Foster Milburn Co with 40 years of use since 1934.

Doan Foster-Milburn Co

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