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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1932
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a novelty item or card related to fabric product and repair services with numbers and initials, including 56 inch fabric and possibly pricing but no clear event or outcome. Names and places are unreadable. specifics are unavailable in readable text.
Meigs County basketball squads posted wins Saturday as Pomeroy, Ravenswood, Racine Stewart, and Wellston merchants all fell to local teams. Pomeroy beat Ravenswood 22 to 13 in a preliminary, Middleport Yellow Jackets defeated Athens Bulldogs 28 to 11, Racine edged Stewart 16 to 12, and Pomeroy B B beat Wellston 34 to 23.
An advertisement touts Hill's Quinine cold remedy as a fast, guaranteed solution to relieve pain and loosen congestion. It claims the product works in hours, with a scientific formula that focuses on one goal, knocking colds quickly and safely.
Instructional note describes a feminine blouse with jabot and one-piece cut, offered in satin canton crepe and Jersey or cotton meshes for tailored looks. Available in sizes 14 through 38 with specific fabric yardage for size 16.
Winmore Class of Heath M S Bible School held a tacky party at Mrs H E Bush home on Gravel Hill. Hostesses included Mrs BE Willock Mrs Albert Priode and Mrs Frankie Gaylord. Next meeting set for February with Mrs A W McKay.
Winter gatherings at country stores draw electors to discuss policy and scrutinize candidates for county offices. The informal debates resemble a jury trial with strong voices and open dissent, reflecting a community obsessed with local leadership as campaigns shift from August to May.
In Middleport on January 11 Mr and Mrs August Knab observed their golden wedding at home with Rev Del Chapin officiating. Knab, a retired American Express agent, has four sons Chester Howard Stanly and Carl plus a daughter Naomi. The notice also lists local relatives visiting and returns from trips and family events.
In Pomeroy and nearby towns, memories of early automobiles are recalled as residents reflect on the era before roads and cars improved. Mentioned are Oliver Bradbury and others who once owned electric vehicles, the humor of their trials, and the rides that included Famous figures such as President Harding during campaign visits. The column also notes local social visits, church appointments, and family news across Rutland and Harrisonville.
An advertisement claims poor sleep stems from gas in the upper bowel and promotes Adlerika as a German remedy washing out poisons. It lists Gibson's Pharmacy in Coolville Taylors Drug Store in Nelsonville and Hickan's Pharmacy as vendors with urging language.
Miscellaneous local updates record a return trip to Minnesota by Mrs Jéffries and family, births including a daughter for Kenneth and Mrs Leach, and several visits and entertainments. George Went was received by his mother at her home. matches the pattern of small town life with guests from Crown City Zangsville Toledo and Long Bottom.
Mrs Nan Boore hosts Maxie’s birthday party with several gifts. Mrs Wise serves light refreshments at a designated time.
J R French 81 died at his home in Jeffersonville Ohio after a long illness. Born and reared in Harrisonville he moved to Jeffersonville four years ago and resided there. Survived by his wife nine children and 22 grandchildren. Children listed include Charles French New Holland Jesse Akron Lillie Landaker Columbus Harley French South Solon Clara Cottrill Jeffersonville Weber French New Holland Harvey French Pomeroy Glenn French Columbus Mary Gerhart Springfield. Funeral and burial held in Jeffersonville this afternoon.
Middleport residents attended a bridge session in Athens on Saturday afternoon directed by Mr. Steele at the Zenner store. The group included Mrs W G Davis, Mrs M Hobart, Mrs C W Clark, Mrs C F Rathburn, Mrs M D Hartinger, Mrs Theodors Reed, Mrs Oscar Klein, Mrs O B Stout, Mrs D A Howell, Mrs Hoison Hobstetter, Mrs T Stribling, Mrs D C Miller, and Miss Lucile Dutton.
Miss Florence Payne 22 died Friday night at her mother’s home after a year with tuberculosis. A 1928 Middleport High School graduate, she attended Ohio University for three semesters and later worked as a stenographer in Charleston. Survived by parents, sister Phyllis, and brothers Charles and Morris, with services at Mt Moriah Baptist Church at 2 pm and burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery.
Morging POMEROY Jan 1 L James Gilmore 64 who spent years in the Meigs County Infirmary died early Sunday in the hospital. Son of Asa Gilmore and a native of Meigs County, he left a brother Willis Gilmore of Huntington to handle funeral plans. Funeral set for 10 o clock Tuesday at Ewing Funeral Home.
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