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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1939

Page

5

Operating Cost Slashes of Town of Pomeroy

POMEROY council meets to adopt the budget after studying it in several meetings. Officials plan to keep appropriations within anticipated income. A five year ferry franchise was granted to Dr H D Brown, changing to a passenger ferry only. In Oakland California Allen Washington 45, filed a court action to force the state to provide relief for his destitute family of five.

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

Injured in Fall in Chauncey Mrs Mildred Rivers Morris

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

Chauncey Mildred Rivers Morris Clarence Morris Morris Frank Rivers

Stars Say February 17 Forecast For Tuesday In Horoscope

A fairly active and progressive day based on lunar transits brings heightened energies and initiative likely to attract support for sound enterprises. Watch for treacherous schemes and double dealing. Birthday readers may enter an enterprising year with strong initiative and backing from superiors.

Appointment of Executors for David C. Cornwell Estate

Clifford E F Cornwell of Charleston West Virginia and Benjamin M Covert of Athens Ohio are appointed executors of the estate of David C Cornwell deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated December 29 1938 by Probate Judge Francis D White.

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

Leading Men of Meigs County Address School Students

Meigs County will host a series of talks by county leaders for students. Dr Raymond Boice Manning Webster Theodore Reed Floyd Mees Frank Will Emmett Peoples George Daniels and Dr George Schaaf will cover medicine banking law governance dentistry and public service with dates across Chester Rutland Racine Tuppers Plains and Racine.

Meigs County Pomeroy Raymond Boice Manning Webster Theodore Reed Farmer’s Bank and Trust Co Floyd Mees General Assembly Ohio Frank Will New York Clothing House Emmett Peoples George Daniels George Schaaf Tuppers Plains Racine Rutland Chester Tuesdey Frank Will George Daniel

Tiny engine runs in Memphis at 17 mph miniature in shops

A miniature locomotive built with dentist drills and jeweler tools operates perfectly in Memphis. The model, scaled to one sixteenth inch, runs at 17 miles an hour and was constructed in Southern Railway’s shops.

Memphis, Tenn Southern Railway

Pains Gloriously Relieved Vendol Endorsed by Ohio Woman

Ohio resident E B Nicholson shares a testimonial praising Vendol for relieving long standing constipation and related aches indigestion and sleep troubles. She credits Vendol with restoring comfort and urges others to try the full strength remedy via Athens Pharmacy and local druggists.

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

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Community Meetings

Pomeroy notes show Daughters of the Revolution chapter meetings at Mrs O R Faris home with Mrs George Lasher presiding and program on Our Town. Happy Harvesters Class and Twilight Garden Club gatherings, social hours, and upcoming hostesses are listed along with local visits and trips by residents and visitors.

J. O. Roedel Arthur Skinner James Titus Eva Faris Ethel Miller Bess Sanborn Middleport Elizabeth Huber Happy Harvesters Butternut Ave Edward Hite Max Meinhart Margaret Sinclair Fred Swatzel Genevieve Sisson

Panthers Return Home To Tangle With Jackson Tuesday

Pomeroy Panthers host Jackson on their home floor for the second league game of the season. After a 20-16 win over Pt. Pleasant Friday, fans expect a stronger showing Tuesday. The Panthers stand 3-2 with one league win over Middleport Yellow Jackets.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Panthers Jackson Panthers Middleport Yellow Jackets

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and PTA Meeting

Middleport residents report illness and hospital visits for Ralph Hysell in Athens and Mrs. J. F. Root in Middleport. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gibbons from Columbus visiting Wayne Gibbons, as Mrs. Gibbons aids her mother. PTA meets tonight at 7 30 at the high school auditorium with Dr L O Grant speaking on Why Do We Educate. Busy Bee cafeteria plans discussed and Middleport Literary Club to review Chinese books Wednesday afternoon.

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. F. 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 H. A. Rothrock L. O. Grant First Baptist Church Alice Louise Lama Homer Grant Middleport Literary Club R. E. McKay

Oyster Supper for Church Building Fund

Loyal Pals of the Church of Christ plan an oyster supper at the church Tuesday evening from 5 to 7. Proceeds go toward the church building fund. Virginia Lu Schaaf elected president of the King's Heralds. officers include Virginia Jo Wise vice president Mary Martha Roller secretary Connie Lee Koehler treasurer and Susan Allensworth pianist. The group planned a Valentine party for the next meeting. Heath M E Church workers held a meeting after services to review a recent religious survey.

Church of Christ Virginia Lu Schaaf King’s Heralds L. W. McComas Virginia Jo Wise Mary Martha Roller Connie Lee Koehler Susan Allensworth

Mark Up 10 Mines For Work Monday

Ten mines in the district were marked up for work Monday. The active list included 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 Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mrs Herbert Brooks of this city was taken to Lancaster Hospital Saturday evening for an appendicitis operation.

Herbert Brooks Lancaster Hospital

Improvement at hand by Clarence Francis at General Foods

Clarence Francis, president of General Foods Corp, asserts that despite 10 cent years of industrial uncertainty, economic improvement is at hand.

Clarence’ Francis General Foods Corporation

Pomeroy Chamber To Hold Initial Meeting Tuesday

Enthusiasm grows in Pomeroy over the newly formed Chamber of Commerce with an inaugural meeting set for Tuesday night at the Hotel Martin. Miss Mary Williams will staff the new office in Pomeroy Hall as Edison Hobstetter chairs the organization’s first steps and a membership drive begins.

Pomeroy Chamber Holeca Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Civic Club Hotel Martin

Yellow Jackets Rally To Defeat Rutland In Saturday Game

Middleport Yellow Jacket varsity overcame Rutland 39 to 28 on home floor. Charles Bradbury led with 12 points, Gene Bennett 11, Lohse 10, while Rutland’s Pond scored 10 for the visitors.

Middleport Yellow Jacket Rutland Basketeers Lohse Rickman Yellow Jackets Gallipolis Blue Devils Charles Bradbury Gene Bennett Pond Rutland MIDD Varsity Beery Fons Saces Aaeedeen Bachner Edssk W. Bennett Spires Xann Shires Casca Bennett Bradbury Steiner Brown

Senator Jones Ill at Home in Meigs

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

Senator Jones Meigs Middleport Tom Jones S. Third Ave Columbus

Span Doomed Covered Bridge to Be Replaced in Maine

The 82 year old wooden covered bridge over the Saco River linking Standish and Hollis will be replaced by a modern steel and concrete span.

Bonny Eagle Saco River Standish Hollis

Duckworth Sues Over Auto Sale to Satisfy Judgment

Carl Duckworth files suit in Common Pleas Court to stop sale of a motor vehicle used to satisfy a 295 debt. The case names trustee C N Williams and others tied to the former Gas and Oil Corp property in Salisbury Township and Syracuse mailing action.

Mieroy Stustomobile Carl Duckworth Common Pleas Court C.N. Williams IW. Williams Leroy Holmes Aorm Roller J. C. Roush Pe Perty E~ree Gas and Oil Corp Percy L. O Sethisbury Oscar Baittecock Salisbury Duckworth

Ill and Hospital Reports From Local Infirmary

Mrs Addie Earath and Edward Healey remain seriously ill at their respective homes. Saturday the condition of Miss Ira Butcher at Holzer Street hospital was reported fair. Mrs B Butcher, critically ill after childbirth, has received several blood transfusions and is under an oxygen tent.

Inmit Ees Addie Earaeth Edward Healey Ira Butcher Holzer Hose Steet O B Butcher

C H Jesse Dies At Pomeroy Home

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

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

Beware Coughs From Colds That Hang On Ad

An advertisement for Creomulsion promises relief from stubborn chest colds and bronchial irritation by targeting the seat of the problem. It assures refunds if not satisfied and urges customers to demand the genuine Creomulsion by name at the drugstore.

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