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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1933

Page

2

Fate of Meigs Dairy Industry Is Considered at Huntington Today

Meigs County dairy men seek to lift a Huntington ban on their milk after a Health Board ruling blocked sales from Jan 1 1933. A meeting in Huntington with Chamber of Commerce Milk Producers Association and health board aims to decide the outcome. An injunction to delay the ruling for 30 days may be sought by the main distributor.

Pomeroy Meigs County Huntington West Virginia Chamber of Commerce Milk Producers Association The Health Board Huntington Board of Health Meigs Dairies Huntington Chamber of Commerce

Stubborn Coughs Ended by Simple Home Recipe

A long standing cough remedy is described as easy to prepare at home with a mix of 244 ounces of medicine into a pint bottle, sugar, and water. The note promises quick relief, no shelf spoilage, pleasant taste for children, and claims of breaking up stubborn phlegm with a Norwegian pine compound.

Stunning Vintage Dress Description with Yardage Flair

A fashion description extols a perfect creation featuring a clever yoke puffed sleeves and cow neckline with a new high low waistline effect. The piece notes a back view detail and invites a closer look at how the design flatters the silhouette.

Market Conflict Threatens Meigs Dairy Industry

Dairymen warn that closing Huntington market could virtually kill Meigs dairy. with Charleston closed to the district and no large nearby cities, few local outlets exist. Officials await health board decision with high interest.

Huntington Meigs Charleston Meigs County

Dave Murdock Dies at 74 in Columbus

Dave Murdock 74 of Columbus died Sunday from blood poisoning. A carpenter by trade in Dayton, he is survived by two sisters in Racine, Mrs Oren Wolfe and Mrs Martha Neiglar. Body to be brought here for funeral services.

Dave Murdock Racine Columbus Murdock Dayton Oren Wolfe Martha Neiglar

Benefit Dance of Firemen Draws Broad Support

Pomeroy residents and visitors attended the New Year’s Firemen’s Ball at the K of P Hall. The event featured 16 costume prizes plus 65 other awards donated by local merchants. Winners included Grace Humphrey and Katherine Rousey in ladies’ costumes and A B Conley in gent’s finest, with multiple comic costume prizes awarded.

Pomeroy K. of P. Hall Firemen’s Association Charles Wise Grace Humphrey Katherine Rousey Maxine Roush Clarence Thomas Will Humphrey Frank Lowe William Kesterson A. B. Conley Charles Williams Donald Weed Madelene Sellers

Erwin Home Hosts Kin From Several States

Middleport on January 3. Mr and Mrs C E Erwin entertained relatives and friends from Friday to Sunday. Guests included Mrs Sara Taylor and son George and Mrs Addie Branch of Toledo Miss Virginia Arnold Huntington WV R B Skiles Maulden WV Fred Schroath Diamond WV. All returned home Sunday night except Arnold and Branch stayed.

Middleport C. E. Erwin Sara Taylor George Addie Branch Toledo Virginia Arnold Huntington V. RB

Betz Daughter Genevieve Betz Wed Floyd Brewer in Pt Pleasant

J F Betz announces the marriage of his daughter Genevieve Betz to Floyd Brewer of Mt Pleasant West Virginia. The ceremony occurred in Pt Pleasant on Christmas Eve but was not announced at the time. The couple reside at the Russell property located at Locust and Sycamore Streets.

Middleport J. F. Betz Grant Street Genevieve Betz Floyd Brewer Mt. Pleasant W. Va Pt. Pleasant

New Year Dinner Attended by Local Residents in Langsville

Middleport residents joined a New Year’s family dinner at Langsville hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Griff Sauvage. Attendees included Dr. and Mrs. George Schaaf, Mrs. Jessie Lansbury, Mrs. Addie Smith, Mrs. Mac Bie, Miss June Sansbury, and Richard Hayman.

Middleport Langsville Griff Sauvage George Schaaf Jessie Lansbury Addie Smith Mac Bie June Sansbury Richard Hayman

Captain Jones Returns to Ohio Legislature for New Term

After a severe influenza, Captain Tom W. Jones left Middleport at 3 am to attend the opening session in Columbus. He begins a new term as Meigs County representative after a prior absence from the General Assembly.

Middleport Tom W. Jones Columbus Ohio Captain Jones Meigs County

Fewer Cars Licensed In Meigs County Delay Continues

Meigs County motorists slow to license cars with about four hundred vehicles either sold or not intended for use. Deputy license commissioner R G Webster notes 375 more 1932 licenses were sold by Jan 1 than current sales, despite a last minute rush adding 450 more licenses. Total on Jan 1 stands at 1.45 thousand versus 2.52 thousand a year ago.

Pomeroy Meigs County R. G. Webster Webster

Weekend visits and family travel around Wilkesville area

Mr and Mrs A E White and children and Mrs Agnes Soles spent the weekend on the farm of Mr and Mrs Oliver White in Wilkesville. Various relatives from Columbus Charleston Toledo Athens Huntington and Langville traveled or visited family during year end holidays.

A. E. White

Habit Does It Doors Open Wrong Way At Courthouse

POMEROY Jan 3 Nine out of ten will do it says Edgar Morris Meigs County Courthouse custodian He notes that after outward swinging doors replaced to meet fire marshal order many visitors push the doors the wrong way and sometimes try to swing inward then leave thinking they are locked

Pomeroy Jan Edgar Morris Meigs County Morris

Prisoners in county jail average per day in 1932

POMEROY January 3 An average of 16 prisoners per day were jailed in 1932. December saw 1 761 meals served. Food costs without cooking averaged 32 cents per day per prisoner or about 10 cents per meal. Christmas dinner added expense though offset by earlier economies, with total food and cooking about 14 cents per meal.

Pomeroy A. O. Tracy

Quiet New Year Observed In Pomeroy

Striking lack of activity marked Monday as nearly all business houses remained closed for New Year's Day holiday and weekend celebrations. Fewer residents traveled out of town than at Christmas with many staying home.

Pomeroy

River rises to winter peak but no flood seen

Heavy rains over the past week lifted the river to its highest winter level yet observers say there is little chance of rising water. Driftwood remains minimal as the river stays below flood stage in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy

Watch Party Honors Mrs. Howard Williams on South Pearl Street

Mrs. Howard Williams hosted a large gathering Saturday night at her South Pearl Street home. Light refreshments and hot coffee were served as friends from Columbus Middleport and local households attended the social event.

Middleport Howard Williams South Pearl Street Nellie Kaiser Jesse Stoltz Columbus Oscar Mossman W. H. Reidman Fred Fultz John C. W. Snider George Meinhart Otto Schmoll James Fugate Esta Hines Fd Parsons William Wise Mollie Harrington

Birthday anniversary brings guests to Oak Grove home

Mrs B S Turner and daughter Janice of Pomeroy along with Mrs Roy Thomas of Syracuse and others from Racine join Mrs W B Cross at Oak Grove to celebrate her birthday anniversary. Mr and Mrs Jacob Roller of Mulberry Avenue attended a party at Ed Howell's Racine home Saturday evening with late refreshments.

Turner Janice Pomeroy Roy Thomas Syracuse Belle Turner Racine Owen Watson W. B. Cross Oak Grove Jacob Roller Mulberry Avenue Ed Howell

Chinese Repel Huge Japanese Fighting Force

Chinese garrison at Shanhaikwan repulsed a large Japanese assault by land sea and air. Japan assembled seven planes 19 field guns two destroyers and 5000 infantry before withdrawing after heavy losses in an hour of fighting. Peace negotiations reportedly opened at Shanhaikwan following Chinese demand to cease fighting.

Peiping U.R Shanhaikwan Shanghai United Press Changchun Manchuoukuo

One Cent a Day Pays Up to $100 a Month

The Postal Life and Casualty Insurance Co offers a new accident policy paying up to 100 dollars monthly for four months disability and 1000 dollars for death costs under a day. Premium is 3.50 per year. Over 150,000 bought. open to men women and children. Send name address age beneficiary and relationship for 10 days free inspection with no examination. Limited offer.

Postal Life & Casualty Insurance Co Dlerks Kansas City Ady

Auntie Madge and Mary Discuss a Producer's Schemes

In a Gramercy Park hotel suite, Auntie Madge listens as Mary vents about Philip Veritzen pressuring Noel into conflicting projects. Mary hints at plans affecting Noel and the operetta while Madge suppresses concern, pondering the producer’s manipulations and intentions.

Madge Mary Gramercy Park Philip Veritzen

Paris Ambition Tests a Love Triangle

Mary faces a coercive plan to study in Paris for a year, proposed by her lover Noel’s father, Phillip Veritzen. She doubts the arrangement will keep Noel loyal, fearing separation could drive a final rift as past schemes loom over their romance.

Mary Dicky Philip Veritzen Veritzen Noel Paris Bozo Madge Pole Cat Avis

Fragmented romance excerpt with names in a cabin scene

Adele Garr Arlen recalls a tangled past with Avis Arien and Mary as Charles Owen and Marion linger over a shaky pact. The narrator weighs interfering in a lovers plan, influenced by Mary’s reaction and a promise about Noel’s independence, hinting at future revelation.

Adele Garr Arlen Avis Arien

Funeral Services For Pioneer Of Millfield

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Jeanette Russell aged 73 widow of A. W. Russell pioneer of Millfield were held at 10 a m from the Millfield residence. Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Rev. W Rhibrand conducted with Mozelie and Hazel La Hugh singing No Tears In Paradise and Face to Face. Burial followed at Hebbardsville cemetery. Survivors include sons L W Russell Athens George Russell Newark Ray Russell Millfield and daughters Mrs Irene Howard Millfield and Mrs Mary Hunt Columbus.

Millfield Lillian Jeanette Russell A. W. Russell Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ W. Rhibrand Chauncey Mozelie Hazel la Hugh Paradise Hebbardsville L. W. Russell Athens George Russell Newark Ray Russell Fred Russell Irene Howard Mary Hunt Columbus

Bridge Club New Year's Party Held at Minister Home

Miss Eleanor Minister hosted a New Year bridge party at her Chauncey home with four tables. High score went to Mrs Theron Goodson, second to Miss Ruth Fiske. Prizes were awarded to Miss Ruth Reese and George Civille. Attendees included Miss Ruth Reese Glouster and Mrs J Edward Minister Pittsburgh.

Chauncey Eleanor Minister Edward Minister Ellis Avenue Theron Goodson Ruth Fiske Ruth Reese Glouster George Civille Earl Bridgewater Filoride Sprague Frances Howard Mary Guerra Bernadine Shawcross Harold Fairport Harbor Ohio J. Edward Pittsburgh Lloyd Thomas Charles

Chauncey Holiday Visit Returns Home

Coach Harold Minister of Fairport Harbor High School and Miss Bernadine Shaw visit Chauncey during the holidays with the Minister family. Edward Minister returns to Pittsburgh after visiting relatives. Mrs Minister and son Billy stay in Chauncey with Mrs Marie Pritchard in Athens. Ruth Reese, Mrs Minister’s niece, returns to Glouster from Chauncey.

Chauncey Harold Minister Fairport Harbor High School Bernadine Shawcross Edward Ellis Avenue Pittsburgh Billy Marie Pritchard Athens Ruth Reese Minister Glouster

Chauncey Hosts List Of Local And Columbus Guests

Rev. and Mrs. G. B. Courtney of Chauncey welcomed Monday visitors including Mr. and Mrs. William Bilackston of Columbus, Mrs. George Williamson and children Jo Ann and Buddy of Big Run Pennsylvania, Mozelle and Hazel La Hugh, and Mrs. C. N. Sanders with son Bob from Millfield.

New Year Party in Chauncey Hosted by Beitelcheis

Mr and Mrs Elmer Beitelsheis hosted a New Year Eve gathering in Chauncey with entertainment by Carol McCall. Guests included William Tryon Carol McCall Carl Hamilton Gertrude Courtney Helen Lovesy Garnet Lovesy Robert Gillian Ruth Gladys Helen and Mary Beitelcheis.

Chauncey Elmer Beitelcheis Carol McCall William Tryon Carl Hamilton Gertrude Courtney Helen Lovesy Garnet Lovesy Robert Gillian Elmer Beitelsheis Ruth Gladys Helen Mary Beitelcheis

Cur boys report killing a copperhead snake

Patty Cur ran with Bill and Lloyd Craig Junior Walton and Virgil Perry to kill a copperhead last Saturday. Virgil Perry serves as Messenger carrier for the Morristown district.

Chauncey Patty Curran Bill and Lloyd Craig Junior Walton Virgil Perry Virgil Morristown

Bible School Elects Officers at Millfield Church

CHAUNCEY Jan 3 Bible School officers were elected Sunday in the Millfield Church of Christ. Officers named include Superintendent Mrs P O Hill Assistant Superintendent Mrs C H Boudinot Secretary Miss Christine Mingus Assistant Secretary Herman Theisen Jr Treasurer Mrs Henry Heffkin Pianist Mrs Mabel Smith Assistant Pianist Mrs Harold Blower.

Chauncey Bible School Millfield Church of

When Men Were Called In Civil War

A recollection of Athens County during 1861 1865 recounts 2610 men who joined the Union army the county's wartime upheaval and calls to duty. The piece notes Camp Jewett later Wool enlistment patterns and a family with multiple brothers serving in the Blue.

Athens County North

Pocahontas Lodge To Install Millfield Officers

Pocahontas Millfield plans installation of officers at the regular meeting in the lodge here on Thursday night January 5. A potluck supper will follow. Auditing committee members are Mrs. Alice Theisen Mrs. Elsie Misner and Mrs. Maude Tripp lett. A quilting session was prepared at Thursday afternoon’s meeting.

Millfield Mazon Council Pocahontas Alice Theisen Elsie Misner Maude Tripplett

Ill Sister of Chauncey Resident in Critical Pneumonia

Mrs Lucy Wyckoff of Chauncey is in East Fultonham Ohio with double pneumonia. Her sisters Mrs George W Wilson and Mrs Charlies Leffler accompanied by Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer have traveled to her side. Mrs Shafer is a daughter of Mrs Wilson.

Chauncey George W. Wilson Charlies Leffler East Fultonham Ohio Lucy Wyckoff Carl Shafer

Orbiston Sees Generous Christmas Treat From John Maurey

Chauncey residents applaud a yearly Christmas treat for Orbiston Union Sunday School children donated by John Maurey. The Christmas program committee includes Mrs Henry Banfield and William O Rourke, guiding the holiday festivities.

Chauncey Orbiston John Maurey Union Sunday School Maurey Henry Banfield William O’rouke

Banfield Family Holiday Visit In Orbiston

Clifford Banfield Jr Chauncey visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Banfield and son Harry for the holiday timeout in Orbiston.

Clifford Banfield, Jr Chauncey Henry Banfield Harry Orbiston

Pauline Keck Visits Mountville for New Year Party

Miss Pauline Keck spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Leeper at Mountville and attended the New Year’s Eve party hosted by Miss Marie Leeper, a Waterford High School teacher on vacation.

Mountville Chauncey Pauline Keck E. B. Leeper Marie Leeper Waterford High School

Many Ways of Using Soups in Everyday Cooking

The Day presents a guide to repurposing soups including canned and leftover varieties. Tomato soup can form bases for sauces and salads, with cans simmered, reduced, seasoned, and strained. Bouillon cubes and assorted canned soups enhance savoriness in dishes like rice, macaroni, spaghetti, and bean concoctions.

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C. of Anne Adams Athens Myer Pattern Department W. Mth Street New York City Mellon Andrew William Mellon America Great Britain Dance of Firemen Gent Charles Hull Hortense Humphrey Jerry Wise J. H. Kesterson ERWIN Meigs County Motor Car Owners Lucy Boggess Pete Lenine Marjorie Harris Robert Gordon R. W. Harris C. A. Crary C. M. Hennesy Fred Crary Wyoming Cincinnati Joe Hecox Thor Olson James Sauders John Mayer Richard Washburn Ohio State University J. C. Fisher Mabel Wilson Gene Grate H. H. McCormick Ed Tewksbury Bobby Ruth Grate Tewksbury Smith Anderson M. J. McCary Dea Hayes James Meadows Meadows Oscar Cheatham Pomeroy Personals Nippinese Manchuria Chapter Marion Morton Carolyn Brixton Charles Owen Marion Olyn Igs Philip Veritzey Pioneer of Copperhead Millfield Church of Christ Group Mrs. Hill By RE. V. Wolfe Lincoln-Couglss Fort Sumpter Lincoln Arnold Berlin Wilhelm Cuno University of Detroit Zemo the Gagercompan Ayn Peu Nelsonville
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