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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1939

Page

3

Pomeroy Council Prepares For Budget Cuts Tonight

Pomeroy village officials are set to approve an amended appropriation ordinance to fit anticipated income for the year. In a Friday special meeting Dr. H D Brown received a five year ferry franchise for a passenger service between Pomeroy and Mason City, now limited to ferry operations only. Oakland cook Allen Washington files a court mandate against the state seeking relief for his indigent family.

Pomeroy H. D. Brown Mason City Cook Oakland Calif Allen Washington Superior Court

Mrs Mildred Rivers Morris Recovering After Street Fall

Chauncey Mrs Mildred Rivers Morris wife of Clarence Morris is recovering from a serious left arm injury caused by a fall on the street several days ago. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Rivers of Chauncey.

Chauncey Mildred Rivers Morris Clarence Morris Morris Frank Rivers

Horoscope and Probate Notice from 1938 Charleston and Athens

The Stars Say for Tuesday January 17 advises caution for treacherous schemes while highlighting initiative and potential support for promotions. A birthday year may bring enterprise and strong interest from superiors. A child born that day may enter politics or diplomacy. Notice: Clifford E. Cornwell and Benjamin M. Covert appointed Executors of the estate of David C. Cornwell. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated December 29, 1938.

Clifford E. Cornwell Benjamin M. Covert Charleston West Virginia Athens Ohio David C. Cornwell Athens County Francis D. White Said

Leading Men of Meigs County to Speak at Area Schools

Meigs County students will hear talks from prominent locals over the coming months. Speakers include Dr. Raymond Boice, Manning Webster, Theodore Reed, Floyd Mees, Frank Will, Emmett Peoples, George Daniels, and Dr. George Schaaf, with schedules spanning January to April across Tuppers Plains, Racine, Rutland, Chester, and Pomeroy.

Ohio Frank Will New York Clothing House Emmett Peoples George Daniels George Schaaf Raymond Boice Tuppers Plains Racine Rutland Chester Manning Webster Ens Jenets Plains Theodore Reed Floyd Mees Frank Will George Daniel

Tiny Engine Operates Smoothly in Memphis Display

A miniature locomotive built with a dentist's drills and a jeweler's tools runs at 17 miles per hour. The model, scaled to one sixteenth of an inch, was crafted in Southern Railway's shops.

Memphis, Tenn Southern Railway

Pains Gloriously Relieved by Vendol Claims

Athens Pharmacy advertises Vendol to relieve constipation and related pains. A Marietta resident, E B Nicholson, testifies Vendol eased arm and back pains, indigestion, and sleepless nights after long constipation. Vendol’s roots and herbs are promoted as improving how you feel and look.

Athens E. B. Nicholson Marietta Ohio Athens Pharmacy N. Court St Hickman Nelsonville Adv

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Club Meetings

Local social notes describe the Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter D A R gathering at Mrs O R Faris home on East Main with Mrs George Lasher presiding and Mrs Elizabeth Hartinger leading a paper on Our Town. Other items cover Twilight Garden Club and Happy Harvesters Class events, upcoming hostesses, and residents visiting or traveling in and around Pomeroy.

J. O. Roedel Arthur Skinner James Titus Eva Faris Ethel Miller Bess Sanborn Middleport

Panthers Host Jackson Team Tuesday Night

Pomeroy Panthers go for win number four at home against Jackson after a 20-16 victory over Pt. Pleasant. They hold three wins and two losses with one league win already against Middleport Yellow Jackets.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Panthers Jackson Panthers Middleport Yellow Jackets

Middleport Social Notes Reflect Illnesses Visits and PTA Meeting

Middleport residents share updates on illnesses and hospital stays including Ralph Hysell at Sheltering Arms Hospital and Mrs. Hysell in Athens. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gibbons from Columbus and relatives in Bucyrus and Columbus. The PTA meets tonight at 7 30 in the high school auditorium with Rev. L O Grant speaking on Why Do We Educate.

George Bailey Kananga Ben Bailey Bessie Rice Russell Bailey Athens Ralph Hysell Sheltering Arms Hospital Hysell Faye Bailey Flora Bailey W. S. Gibbons Columbus Wayne Gibbons Gibbons Bucyrus J. E. Carson Carson John Powell J. F. Root Seventh Ave James Faulkner Huntington Mont West Gordon W. Va James Weber Gravel Hill East Liverpool Weber Juanita Haddox Herman Haddox Mary Jane Roush Ohio University Betty Mears Crooksville Helen Coleman Steubenville PTA Parent-Teacher Association Whih H. A. Rothrock L. O. Grant First Baptist Church Alice Louise Lama Homer Grant

Loyal Pals Serve Oyster Supper for Church Fund

Loyal Pals of the Church of Christ plan an oyster supper at the church on Tuesday evening. Supper hours are 5 to 7 PM with proceeds to the building fund. Virginia Lu Schaaf elected president of the King's Heralds at a meeting hosted by Mrs. L. W. McComas. officers include Virginia Jo Wise vice president Mary Martha Roller secretary Connie Lee Koehler treasurer and Susan Allensworth pianist. Wise served as reporter. devotionals led by Roller. closing prayer by Allensworth. The group plans a Valentine party next time. Heath M E Church workers met after evening service to review a recent religious survey, led by Reverend Rothrock with workers.

C. H. Wise, Jr First Baptist Church Church of Christ Virginia Lu Schaaf King’s Heralds L. W. McComas Virginia Jo Wise Mary Martha Roller Connie Lee Koehler Susan Allensworth Heath M. E. Church Rothrock

Mark Up 10 Mines For Work Monday

Ten district mines were marked up for work on Monday. The active list includes No 9 No 90 No 107 No 219 No 255 Coonville Chauncey N Y 25 Poston No 6 Carbondale and Kimberly.

Chauncey Coonville N. Y Poston Carbondale Kimberly

Mrs Herbert Brooks Operated For Appendicitis

Mrs Herbert Brooks of this city was taken to Lancaster Hospital Saturday evening for an appendicitis operation. Clarence Francis, President of General Foods, states that improvement is at hand despite industrial uncertainties of ten cent years.

Logan Herbert Brooks Lancaster Hospital Clarence Francis General Foods Corporation

Pomeroy Chamber To Hold Initial Meeting Tuesday

The Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce prepares for its inaugural meeting Tuesday night at the Hotel Martin. Edison Hobstetter, the local banker, serves as president and will lead the session. Miss Mary Williamson oversees the new office in the Town Hall as membership drives begin.

Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Civic Club Hotel Martin Mary Williamson Pomeroy Town Hall Edison Hobstetter

Yellowjackets rout Rutland in Saturday home clash

Middleport Yellow Jackets overcome Rutland 39 to 28 on home floor led by captain Charles Bradbury with 12 points and Gene Bennett 11. Lohse added 10 as Rutland’s Pond scored 10 for the visitors, with Halley and Spires matching sixes for their teams.

Varsity Rutland Basketeers Lohse Rickman Yellow Jackets Gallipolis Blue Devils Charles Bradbury Gene Bennett Pond Rutland MIDD Hiea Bennett Beadwury Skimnsom Tad Walters Halley Nee Ie

Senator Jones Ill at Home in Meigs

State Senator Tom Jones is confined to his home on S Third Ave in Meigs with laryngitis and bronchitis after returning from Columbus last Wednesday. Mrs Jones is also ill with laryngitis.

Senator Jones Meigs Middleport Tom Jones S. Third Ave Columbus

Span Doomed Wooden Bridge to Be Replaced

The 82 year old Bonny Eagle span over the Saco River linking Standish and Hollis will be removed and replaced with a steel and concrete bridge, ending the era of the wooden covered crossing.

Bonny Eagle Saco River Standish Hollis

Duckworth seeks restraining order in automobile case

Carl Duckworth files suit in common pleas court to stop sale of his car used to satisfy a $295 judgment. He names C. N. Williams trustee of D. N. Williams Leroy Holmes Malcolm Roller J. C. Roush Percy L Peoples justice of the peace Salisbury Township and Oscar Whitlock constable as defendants. He alleges claim papers were not served and were nailed to the door of his former Syracuse home.

Illness Updates From Middleport Area Homes

Mrs Addie Branch and Edward Healey remain seriously ill at their homes. Mrs Ira Butcher at Holzer Hospital is listed as fair after critical childbirth illness and multiple blood transfusions. She is reportedly under an oxygen tent.

Middleport Addie Branch Edward Healey Ira Butcher Holzer Hospital Fair

C. H. Jesse Dies At Pomeroy Home

C H Jesse, 72, died at his E Main Street home after a long illness. He was born in Germany and is survived by his wife, four daughters including Mrs Roy Lucas of Zanesville, two sons Richard of Zanesville and Albert at home, 13 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 pm at the Fwing Chapel with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy C. H. Jesse E. Main St Mr. Jesse Germany Roy Lucas Zanesville Marthe Fian Heartha Richard Albert Fwing Beech Grove

Creomulsion Advertises Quick Relief for Coughs

An old advertisement claims Creomulsion relieves coughing from chest colds and bronchial irritation by soothing inflamed membranes and loosening phlegm. It guarantees a refund if satisfaction is not achieved and urges asking for the genuine Creomulsion by name.

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