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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1931

Page

2

Eloquence Slag Dump Debated In Pomero t Meeting

The Pomero t minutes report discussion on a slag dump tied to George Ash and the Cienmanton project. Officials mention a total indebtedness around 25 900 and plans to pay taxes, with bills listed for oil bricks cemetery funds and bank interest.

Pomerot Eggecace Geali Cienmanton Tite George Ash Ring Comcesiemers Star Ome Bank Bomk Ant Ome

Funeral Held for William W Koenig in Flatwoods

William W Koenig aged 22, son of Mr and Mrs Valentine Koenig of Flatwoods Chester Township, died Sunday night after a long illness. Survived by four sisters Mrs Fred Krider Morrice Star Pose Warner and Susie Winden and Ethel May. brothers Harter Henry Walter Leo and Elmer. Funeral from Flatwoods MFE Church with burial at Mound Cemetery Chester at 2 pm.

Pomerot Wiliam W. Koenig Valentine Koenige Flatwoods Chester Township Fred Krider Morrice Star Pose Warner Chester Susie Winden Pleasant Ethel May Harter Koenig Henry Walter Cambridge

POMEROY DIVORCE SUIT FILED BY WIFE JEM SMITH

Jem Smith widow of G W H Smith sues for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty alleging an incident January 28 1921 when he seized her by the throat choked her and forced her from the house. She seeks alimony and lists her undesignated assets including a farm stock and notes. The story mentions other local names and events in the same community note.

Pomeroy Jem Eile Smith G. W. H. Smith Pomero Z- Harrisonville Road Searith

Flood Fears Rise in Perwan Valley After Heavy Rain

Jan. 24 Pomeroy reports weather officials warn of rising flood risk along the river valley. Authorities expect water levels to crest near the towns and threaten homes and farms with possible inundation. Residents brace for possible evacuations as authorities monitor river banks and forecast conditions.

Pomeroy Teertvers

Farber Story Explained In Civil Versus Criminal Charge

The article discusses Mitton L. Parker a young attorney formerly of Meigs County who faced arrest on a criminal charge for attempting to pass a bad check for repairs to a truck owned by a Farber client. It argues the proper remedy might have been a civil suit for damages rather than criminal action and notes Parker may pursue a false imprisonment claim against Wooster officials.

Mitton L. Parker Collumbenes Meigs County Farber Parter Phoenix Ce Cofuamiess Wooster Parker Wooster Paries

Rice sues Chester merchant for 545 damage over collision

F D Rice formerly of Chester now in Athens sues J Blem Chester merchant for 545 in a damage suit filed Monday. He alleges his son Marvin Rice driving on State Route 7 near Chester on December 28 1935 when Allern's truck collided with the Rice car two miles east of Chester wrecking it.

Pomeroy F. D. Rice Chester Athens J. BR. Alem Rice Marvin Rice Allern

Commissioners Award Contract for County Surveyor Supplies

The county awarded a contract for furnishings to a firm for the county surveyor at 155 dollars. A petition from residents of Orange Township sought changes in drainage and river level to aid future roadwork. County officials planned to attend a state meeting, with Judge J. E. Carrie and Deputy Sheriff Brown accompanying for probate matters.

Pomeroy Woeetres-Weil-Sacege Cm Farvistics J. Banks Tutmene Oranges Township Coemety Micialemar Irvine Karr Thersdar Efernoon Jadee J. E. Carieten Sand Deeprty Baertem Brown Proteate Celume Thersiar

Grand jury begins work after light outage

Jan. 14. In a county proceeding the grand jury began with four of five women excused as non residents. Foreman was chosen and vacancies filled by four men. A momentary blackout halted proceedings for about half an hour with reports of a smallpox witness later deemed a false alarm.

Pomerot Grand Jury Mast Beloom Bianche Maud Frooks Catherine Breele Oine Linnie Cowdery Reedert S. Erious Frank Dmer Cc J. Pratt Tom Wsanssant Lem Birtheher Mwicdleroft Judes F W. Crown Hhu Court

Infant Dead After Hospital Deaths

A infant died after a hospital event linked to a head injury. Parents reported the child's head was separated by an accident or incident at Betsey Haewpital. Funeral is planned for Wednesday with services at the Church of Gala Cacaty.

Delepgert Denma Hoth Amt Meru Betsey Middleporty Viserotary Society M. E. Church Momtay C. B. Eschinger Lm Sark Charce Fred Hefimer Gilert Hares Porto George O. Robimenm

Rioting grief ends life of local resident on Sunday

A local obituary notes the death of a resident after a Sunday incident near the cemetery. The report mentions family, neighbors, and church attendance but provides limited specifics about the circumstances.

Books Are Free Pomeroy Jem Bowks Nette Received

The notice mentions Jem Pomeroy and Bowks Nette receiving books at Putct- S trary with mentions of libraries and the Uranian. It suggests a discussion about disposing or preserving works and references the Beartan having control of these farcists.

Pomeroy Jem

Farm Bureau meeting at McArthur Memorial notes

Arthur Jeansen of Letart, director of the Twenty-Gecced District Chic Farm Bureeq Districts, presided over a meeting of Farm Bureau directors at McArthur Memorial. George W. Kreitier attended as a Bureau agent, Effie Tress county jail macrom was also noted. A firing incident Saturday night left a man dead in front of his home. Sheriff Tracy responded. Mewes Morris, former exer tise for the Wacom City mk, practiced at the home of Biesem James Morges at Jackson Luna, who married Martha Jarrett.

Meigs Arthur Jeansen Letart Chic Bureeq Dstricts Sir Farm Boreas McArthur Memdar George W. Kreitier Canary Farm Boreau Effie Tress Arieton Hoailew Smeriff Tracy Tale Mewes Morris Wacom City Biesem James Morges Jackson Luna Martha Jarrett Evine & Maser

Breeders to Meet Racine Jan Seath ege term Obie Guerneey

The Seath ege term Obie Guerneey Cattle Beveders Association will hold a seminel meeting at the 7. L. Spencer farm at Racine on January 23. Officers will be elected from breeders in Athens Gallin and Meter Counties. Principal speaker will be Ivan McElice, dairy cattle specialist from Chin State University. Hareid Cartzabas leads the organization.

Racine Jan S

Pomeroy Couple In Car Crash Treated At Athens Hospital

Marie Bears and Seth of Pomeroy were injured when their car crashed and were treated at Shelteriee Arms Hospital in Athens. They were later discharged home after a brief stay of about a day.

Pomeroy Ferkis Marie Bears Seth Shelteriee Arms Hospital Athens

Meigs County School Board reorganizes leadership

At eight o'clock on Saturday the Meigs County School Board elected J. S. Fremk of Chester as president and J. W. Young Rutland as vice president. The county superintendent serves as secretary. The board approved a county teachers institute in August and kept this year's budget at last year's level.

Pomeroy Meigs County Scheol Board J. S Fremk Chester J. W. Young Rutland

Reproduction Bridge Attracts Attention In 19th Century Sketch

The item describes a reproduction bridge by Jam Pomeroy dated January 29 with details of its construction using imitation materials and a mirrored water effect. It notes the work being shown under the Schreeger Show Store and mentions observers including Miss Katie Sehiieg and Mrs Susan S and Thomas, with a death notice for an elderly woman on January 75.

Katie Sehiieg Schreeger

Missouri University joins group in Semitic language courses

The University of Missouri has joined an American group offering Semitic language studies. Courses in Arabic and other Germanic languages are provided through the Bible college to prepare students for work in specialized schools.

Colembia University of Missouri American Schoolc The Bible College

End a Cough In a Hurry With This Home Mix

An at home remedy claims to loosen phlegm soothe inflammation and reach the bronchial tubes for quick relief from coughs. It promotes Pinex as the active ingredient with guaranteed prompt relief and a money back offer.

Clerk of Courts Absent Ill With Influenza

Pomeroy report notes Clerk of Courts T. W. Bengel did not report to the Courthouse due to illness. He is under a physician's care for influenza. Mrs. Bengel, deputy clerk, handles the office in his absence.

Queen Esther Circle to Host Open House Gathering

The Queen Esther Circle of the Asbury AX M. EL Church will meet with Mr and Mrs Lee Besa on Sycamore Street for an open house gathering Thursday.

Middleport Queen Esther Asbury AX M. EL Church Lee Besa Sycamore Street

Mothers Learn Value of Phillips Milk of Magnesia

An advertising notice promotes Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a mild laxative and digestive aid for babies and mothers. It claims benefits for colic, sour belching, vomiting, feverishness, and constipation, and offers a free informative booklet from The Phillips Company of New York.

Phillipa Magnesia Phillipa Co Varick

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