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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1931

Page

4

Teachers to Meet Here in 1981 Southeast Education Association

Athens chosen for the 1981 annual meeting of the South eastern Education Association with executive committees setting three pre‑annual meetings for School Masters and School Women’s Clubs. Dates given include February 38 and April 24 7 at Wellston. Presiding officers include Esther Dunham and C Dale.

Athens Southeastern 689 Education Association Wellstan Pyrday Sebed Anea Yaursdar Fel Dronton Pridar Wollston Priday Yale Dlanar Esther Dunhi Rufus Punam School Te Group Portstroum C. Dale Portsmouth High School W. J. Scarberry Wellston m Salsonii Schools W. J. Reather Die Welleton S Tressurer J. A. Brown Somerset Schools Perry Count Harper C. Pendry Tranter Schonis Davin J. Fon Schogls

Richland Residents Discuss Annexation

Richland residents examine proposed annexation of the Richlend Avenue community. A committee led by proponent T W Gole Hiehlend Avenue will host a meeting at Avenue School Monday night to discuss the plan and answer questions from residents and Athens Citr representatives.

Richlend Avenue Community Corporation Ata Avenue School T. W. Gole Hiehlend Avenue Athens Repre Athens Citr

New Officers of Lodge Take Posts

New Officers of Serana Ent T. OF. O. F. were installed last night by T. Seer ANew Dietsiot Deputy PR. 1 West Cole ville. The installing officer and list of new officers include Everett Green grand, A. P. Hatch vies grand, KE. Droz recording secretary, J. Harvey treasurer, C. L. Jordan warden, Carlos Wilxen right supporter, Ail We'lin game warder, and Meleod porter. The newly installed officers will entertain at a reception following the ceremony.

Serana Ent T. Seer Anew Dietsiot West Coleville Sr Teast Gra. Hares Gilher CG. L. Jordan Garfeld Porter E. Drez William Br oMce Everett Green A. P. Hatch Vies Grant KE. Droz Rice J. Harvey C. L. Jordan Rick Arand Carlos Wilxen Ail We'lin Gamera Worl Meleod Mt F Porter

Student Appears Surgical Operation

Lovie Tiamond a New York sophomore at Ohin Unaterrs is convalescing after an operation for appendicitis performed Friday night at the Swel tering Arms Hospital. Diamond was stricken by an attack of appendicitis Friday while attending a class. Next recovery, hospital attaches said. COMMITTEE TO MEET A business meeting of the Athens County Republican Executive Committee will be held in the board of elections room in the Athens Count Courthouse. Monday night at 7 o'clock.

Lovie Tiamond New York Ohin Unaterrs Iaday Sweltering Arms Hospital Diamond Athens County Republican Commalttee Board of Elections Athens Count

Girl Scout News Report Clipped for Ongoing Events

Fragmentary OCR notes show a girl scout update with misspelled words and unclear details. The legible bits reference local scouting activities and participants but lack full names, dates, or locations. Further review needed to produce a complete item.

Shiveler Dies After Long Illness at Enterprise Home

William Shiveler died Friday after a long illness at his Enterprise home. He ran a house coal mine with his brother George, and he leaves a widow and several children including son Mack. Funeral set for Sunday at Enterprise Church with burial in Reck Springs Cemetery.

Pomenoy WitHan M. Shiveler United Brethen Church Uc Enterprise George Shiveler Middleport William Shiveler Mack Hon Enterprise Willy Recksprings

Install Officers Meet at Port Minto? Evening

Fragmented report notes installation of officers including president and secretary at a private meeting. Names appear garbled, with partial references to Mourning, J. Laeun Pr, Mrs. Sums chart, and Mrs. Ted. The meeting concluded with unclear closing remarks and farewells.

Mitmmileport Ses Onta Whiner Mes. Mourning Mra J. Lraeun Pr Sumschart T. Fyted Ka. A. Beay

Legion Seeks New Members With Local Drive

A community post frames a recruiting campaign to grow membership. An upcoming afternoon gathering invites current members and prospective recruits to learn more and possibly join, aiming to fill several vacancies as the legion expands.

Temperance Day Observed in Ital School Program

A Grade Five Temperance Day program at Ital school in room eight featured readings and performances led by Eugene Biley and Joseph Flower. Students delivered poems, colloguy exchanges, and addresses including America The Beautiful and Beware of Temptation while staff noted the event aligned with state temperance law.

Ital Enele Philip Donald Fan- Toys Giennis Hawk Clare Martin Charles Newman Jenier Howard Burley Giadys Fe Trini Rachel Osborn Eva Avers Teuth Hartetucheloom Doris Mice W Néa Monre Fiele

Early Registration Barred This Year at Ohio University

Registrar Frank Z. announces that early registration is barred this year for the second semester. Registration will be on February 9 and 19. Students may consult with faculty advisors during the two weeks prior to final examinations and hire their school tutles approved. Trial rule blanks and schedules for registration will be available at the registrar's office starting Monday.

Ie Secon Reetskar

George Bradford Dies on Saturday at Midlenort

George Bradford former Meigs County treasurer and mayor of Mid ror died Saturday after a long illness in Columbus. He had retired to Midlenort then moved with his son in law to Columbus. survived by a son Jud Bradford and a daughter at whose home the body will stay before burial in Rutland.

Meigs County Columbus Radford Meiga County Wittas Midror Fin Columbus Midalenort Pe Bri Jao Georgiam Rutland Township Bradford Miles Cemetery Rutland Me. Bradford Jud Prace iudWay Rutland Trim Warrisonville

Veteran Cleland Receives One Thousand Dollar Pensions Aid

Jan 17 report on Peary Cleland a drummer boy turned veteran who at age 12 joined the 75th Illinois Infantry. After years of service marked by hardship he earned a bravery medal and now receives a pension sufficient for his final years. He lives on a Racine County farm with wife and family.

Peary Cleland Cleebin Hie Infantry

Swisher Resigns from Pomeroy Police Force

Benjamin Smisher, 55, a longtime Columbus police enforcer since August 4, 1904, resigns and retires on a pension. Swisher served in the Spanish American War in 1898 with the Meigs County Company at age 11. his Cheshire home and elderly mother are noted as he also earns a military pension.

Pomeroy Benjamin IV. Smisher Columbus

Delphian Society Hosts Dickens Thackeray Program

Mrs K R Lama in Linesin Street hosted the Delphian Literary Society Friday evening. Members presented readings from Dickens and Thackeray with several participants.

FAS Mideleport K. R. Lama Linesin Street Delphian Literary Society Charles Dickens Willlen M. Thackeray

Forqueran Improves. Parish Work Rushed After Illness

The Rev Forqueran, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, who had been seriously ill, is able to be about. Funeral services were held for a parishioner Sunday in Meigs County. Gino Barsetti, a local dealer, was naturalized in the United States Friday after passing the Common Pleas Court exam. Gerald Marsh and Lauren Cer were before the court on a delinquency matter and discharged. Frank Monson’s death in Los Angeles was reported to relatives. his widow awaits marriage. Meigs County inspector announces oranges must be dry-weight measured. selling by weight is unlawful. Drilling near Mason City progresses with three new wells located. Barton-Utsinger firm directs work for Cincinnati Pipe Line Company.

Meiga County Gino Barsetti Lie United States Meigs County Gerald Marsha Lauren Cer Fron Penroy Frank Monson Los Angeles Leoto Wolf Anthony Wolf Wryilis Hill Pomeroy F.oa Shuivewear Oweleht Mason City Taveros Conas Barton-Utsinger Cincinnati Pipe Line

Fire destroys West Ohio Garage Co building

Fire swept the West Ohio Garage Co building here today consuming 40 automobiles and equipment valued at more than 75000. The blaze was discovered at 3 a m and was combatted by firemen from Aulance.

Bering Ungat West Ohio Garage Co Wana Aulance

Pay Big Taxes Railroads Pay Largest Amounts Into Meres Crue

POMEROY JAN 17 It is said that the New York Central Railroad Co including the Hobson shops is the heaviest taxpayer in Meigs County with about 10000 dollars paid yearly. Next is Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Co at 24000 dollars, Ohio Power Co at 17000, followed by a foundry and machine shop salt plants and other electric and industrial concerns carrying most of the county tax burden.

Pomeroy New York Central Trailroad Co Hobson Meigs County Pyre Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Co Ohio Power Co Trporminee Ullifules Electric Companies Wx Burdin Equnty

Comfort for Jury at Meise County Courthouse

Grand jury members return to the front wing room to begin investigations and find new furniture and decor including chairs and wall paper. Prosecuting Attorney CW Chirk relocated the grand jury to its original location in the building.

Pomeroy Sunuary Grand Jury Meise County CW. Chirk Usereer

Corn Borer Ban Expanded to West Virginia Counties

Jan 17 POMEROY The European corn borer quarantine moves southward and will cover several West Virginia counties next year. Mason County is fully under the ban, restricting outflow of corn except shelled corn. Truckers lose sweat corn markets in Charleyton Huntington and Southern West Virginia while Obie markets remain open. Del Bolin of Lansville faced $1490 fines and license suspension for intoxicated driving, corrected to $31.40 in driving charges. The Modern Woodman of America and Rhersid Camp held a joint social at Wollman Hack Friday night with a joint attendance and program, then dancing and refreshments.

Pomewoy West Virginia Mason County Miser County Charleyton Huntington Weer Virginia Pomeroy Jan the Messenger del Bolin Lansvile Costa Bolhy Royal Netghors Wollman Hac

Local Notes and Illnesses Across Town

Reports from Middleport and surrounding areas note several health matters and family updates involving Dunn Horden Wade Shumivay and Smith families. Miss Walk completes practical nursing training. Doris and Helen Smith visit relatives after schoolmates’ trip. Paul Toner returns to duty in Hobson. Thomas family mourns brother-in-law from Chutes ton after a heart attack. Amsterdam Holland reports a structural fire alert today.

Jeulepont Fuite James Dunn R H. Horden South Fifth Avenue Misa Goldie Wade Myr Chicago Miss Walk Doris Helen Smith Middleport High School Baker, Mont Lois Hobson

Auto Runs 59 Miles On Gallon of Gas

Automobile engineers claim a new invention lets cars achieve 59 miles per gallon and report quicker pickup instant starts and smoother engines. An engineer offers a free sample and territory ads to recruit distributors, with contact in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Earbor Milwaurrleer Wise

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