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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1934

Page

2

Meigs Relief Projects to Resume with Reduced Force

Meigs relief office resumes operations in Meigs County with 15,000 pounds of smoked pork arriving for distribution. No family enters relief lists without investigation by a relief office investigator. State relief funds require local matching of 5,251.10 dollars of 10,088 needed. CWA projects start payroll week. Local towns Pomeroy and Middleport aim for full staffing with shorter hours.

Pomeroy Relief Office Meige County Henry Corradini State Relief Commission Columbus Corradini Middleport Pomeroy and

Last Farm Institute Acts At Dyesville In March

Last Farmers Institute of the 1933-34 season will be held at Dyesville March 2 and 3. If Dyesville matches past attendance the county total will reach about 7 000, the largest in Meigs County history. A countywide officers conference is planned after the Dyesville session. The Chester institute held its forty fifth annual session last week with officers elected: President J B Hayes, vice president J Bailey, secretary E W Kauts, and Mrs G L Michael as lady correspondent. The first Chester Institute date traces to 1880 81 with Elihu Robinson pivotal in organization.

Dyesville Meigs County Dyenville Institute Chester J B Hayes J. &. Bailey E W. Kauts G. L. Michael Chester Institute L. Frank Henry A Kautz Mr Frank Elihu Robinson Chester Township Wes Cheater

Evangeline Chapter Members to Attend District Meeting

Evangeline Chapter 178 Eastern Star members will travel to Nelsonville for the tenth annual District 2 meeting. Middleport and Pomeroy officers will lead memorial exercises and the all day session will conclude with Nelsonville Chapter inspection. Attendees from the area include Mrs Be Harrah Mrs RR Morden Mrs M L French Mrs Vannie Townsend Mrs RR B Laughead Mrs Lewis Burford Mrs R A Miller Mrs Griff Russell Mrs A W McKay Mrs J O Leonard Mrs E M McCarty and Mrs W P Oblinger.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Nelsonville Pomeroy BE. M. Harrah HM. Morden

Twin Daughters Born to Mr and Mrs Glen Boring

Reedsville notes report twin daughters born to Glen and Mrs Boring last week. Families from Middleport and Parkersburg visited relatives here. Miss Doris Randolph stayed in Parkersburg with sister Inez Wilson.

Reedsville Glen Boring Richard Horden Middleport Doris Randolph Parkersburg Inez Wilson

Officers Elected in Loyal Helpers Class and Church Events

In Syracuse Jan The Loyal Helpers Class of the Presbyterian Church elects Dollie Wright president Genevieve Duckworth vice president Josephine Duckworth secretary and Lucille Duckworth treasurer The class meets monthly The Young people plan The Old Fashioned Mother play The Ladies Aid Society to meet Feb 1 Other items note guests Thomas Clark at the Jenkinsons Letart Mrs Herbert Stobart recovering Earl Ewing moved from Holzer Hospital to home The Peter Betzing family moved to the Smith property and Mr Mrs Fred Moorehead visit from Athens

Syracuse Jan Dollie Wright Loyal Helpers The Presbyterian Church Rachel Mille Genevieve Duckworth Josephine Duckworth Lucille Duckworth Ladies’ Aid Society Thomas Clark Will Jenkinson Letart Herbert Stobart Peter Betzing Smith Earl Ewing Holzer Hospital Mra Fred Moorehead Athens Mra. Moorehead Klien Turiey

Chester News Notes In Brief From Chester Area

Jan 23 report lists Abelaseistein with influenza. Mr and Mrs Joe Bailey travel to Akron for hospital care. Mrs C Meredith visited Marietta. Mr Orphin Musgrave remains seriously ill with influenza. The Gauls Sneelsteins Knight Conroy and Weber joined Floyd Ridenour for an oyster supper. Marjorie Curtie returns home to Long Bottom after stay with Curtis Wolfe family. Mrs D A Biggy is seriously ill.

Chester Abelaseistein Joe Bailey Akron Bailey C Meredith Marietta Orphin Musgrave Orville Gaul Bernard Sneelstein Karl Knight Alice Conroy Hilda Weber Floyd Ridenour Curtis Wolfe Marjorie Curtie Long Bottom D. A Biggy

George Dill Dies at Enterprise After Pneumonia

George Dill 24 a Pomeroy High School graduate of 1924 died of pneumonia Monday at his home in Enterprise. Survived by his wife one daughter and his mother Mrs Albert Hartung. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 30 P M from the Enterprise U B Church.

Pomeroy High School Enterprise Pomeroy George Dill Albert Hartung Enterprise U. B

Pomeroy Court Grants $100 Judgment in Cognot Note Case

In Pomeroy on January 22, the common pleas court awarded W. D. Russell a $100 judgment plus interest. The judgment names Bert Dodridge and Mrs. Carrie Dodridge as the makers of the cognovit note.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court W. D. Russell Bert Dodridge Carrie Dodridge

Funeral for Mrs. Mary A. Price Held in Minersville

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Price Tr. were conducted at the Baptist Church in Minersville on a Saturday afternoon, with Rev A. R. Stark officiating. She was survived by brothers Jenkin Aubrey of Madisonville Ohio and Morgan Aubrey and sister Elisabeth Aubrey, both at home, and Mrs Thomas Reese of Cadiz.

Pomeroy Mary A. Price Minersville The Baptist Church A. R. Stark Jenkin Aubrey Madisonville Ohio Thomas Reese Cadiz Morgan Elisabeth Aubrey

Forest Camp to Host Meigs County Farm Bureau Meeting

Meigs County Farm Bureau meets January 31 at Rock Springs CCC Camp recreation hall with a field tour of CCC work led by Superintendent Marion Jeaacson and Lt. McClelland. Silas Vance addresses, W G Winemiller Everett Colwell Vernon Nease speak, potluck noon. This marks the bureau's 14th annual meeting and first outside Pomeroy.

Pomeroy CCC Rock Springs Fairgrounds C’s Meigs County Farm Bureau Rock Springs McClelland Silas Vance Franklin County Ohio Farm Bureau Service Company W. G. Winemiller Ohio Farm Bureau Everett Colwell Vernon Nease

Weekend Visitors and Local News From Middleport

Local families return from visits in Dayton Huntington Columbus and Athens as relatives and friends attend events and care for ill relatives. Dan Farmer injures knee at Ohio State University and returns home with family. Marjorie Harris and siblings visit from Columbus. Orville Chambers visits parents in Middleport after a weekend in Columbus.

CWA Workers Stage Demonstration in City

In Columbus Franklin County Ohio, 30 CWA representatives protested city’s civil works cuts claiming 1000 men were discharged. They gathered at city hall Monday night as Robert Beatty faced boos and said the city cannot intervene.

CWA Franklin County Robert J Beatty Worley

Fulton Oyster Case Delayed Thirty Days

Cleveland January hearing on a petition to remove Ira J. Fulton state superintendent of banks was ordered within days by Judge Alva R. Corlett. The petition filed by supporters of Congressman Martin L. Sweeney accuses Fulton of misfeasance and malfeasance for allowing Guardian Trust Company to stay open while in poor financial condition.

Cleveland Ira J. Fulton Banks Common Pleas Alva R. Corlett Corlett Donald Hornbeck Martin L. Sweeney Fulton Guardian Trust Company

Couple Secures Marriage License In Probate Court

Licensed in Pomeroy by Judge Orr on Monday, Jan Glenn Thompson 22 and Georgia Jaynes 18, both farmers of Pomeroy, secured a marriage license. Reverend Orr named officiating minister for the ceremony.

Pomeroy Jan Glenn Thompson Farmer Georgia Jaynes Orr

Johnson Named to Fall Quarter Honor Roll at Rio Grande College

Virginia Johnson of Letart Palle, a Rio Grande College student, is one of thirteen named to the fall quarter honor roll. She earned a 2.9 average, below the 3.0 requirement for this honor.

Rio Grande Virginia Johnson Letart Palle Rio Grande College Miss Johnson

Birth of Charlie Edward to Harold and family

Charles Edward Ball was born January 19 to Mr and Mrs Harold Ball in Harrisonville weighing nine and a half pounds. The family reports the newborn will be named Charlie Edward. Mr Ball has worked at the Ohio Home for Epileptics in Gallipolis but has accepted a new job with the Brilliant Off Company at 495 Dennison Avenue Columbus and will start January 4.

Harrisonville Harold Ball Charlie Edward

Salmon Sues Wife for Divorce in Common Pleas

William F Salmon files for divorce from Lydia Salmon in common pleas court alleging extreme cruelty. Married November 1931 the suit claims Lydia's handling of her children from a former marriage causes expense and annoyance to him.

Pomeroy William F Salmon Lydia Salmon Common Pleas Salmon

Mrs Minerva Finlaw 81 Dies at Laurel Cliff

Mrs Minerva Finlaw age 81 died shortly before noon Monday at her Laurel Cliff home. Survived by sons Elmer Finlan Laurel Cliff Wilbur Finlaw Zanesville Hay Albert Finlan at home daughters Mrs Guy Martin Celina Finlan Weissburg W Vac Mrs Tom Leisher Naylor Run Mrs Ed Arnold Kerre Run.

Pomeroy Minerva Finlaw Laurel Cliff Elmer Finlan Wilbur Finlaw Zanesville Hay Albert Finlan Guy Martin Celina Finlan Weissburg W. Vac Tom Leisher Naylor

Chauncey area personal visits noted Sunday

Mrs Her man Theisen Jr spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Quinn at Lathrop Mrs Quinn improving after illness Mrs William Sisson and Mrs Elizabeth Robinett hosted Sunday guests including Ronald Robinett and daughter Judith Ann of Lancaster Mr and Mrs Harold Blower hosted Fred Leake Greens Run and Glen McConkey Athens Mabel Sanders and sons Billy and Dew of Trimble Heights visited Millfield Ernest Stanley and daughter Autumn Joy of near Albany spent Sunday with Fred Sanders Morgan County Chester Sanders accompanied them Fauna Speelman returned to Columbus after visiting EB Sanders in Millfield Also visited a niece and husband John Anderson of Ath ens who moved from Columbus Frank Seayoder and Quincy Beceoe of Green Ridge spent weekend in Wheelersburg Ohio with Frank Rescoe family Leonard Koenig Sr Murray City and sister Mrs Charles Bradford Sr Chauncey are in Athens visiting Bradford's daughter George Wittameon and children

Chauncey Herman Theisen, Jr Edward Quinn Lathrop Quinn William Sisson Elizabeth Robinett Ronald Robinett Judith Ann Lancaster Harold Blower Fred Leake Greens Run Glen McConkey Athens Mabel Sanders Billy Dew Trimble Heights Millfield Ernest Stanley Autumn Joy Near Albbeny Fred Sanders Morgan County Columbus EB. Sanders John Anderson Frank Seayoder Quincy Beceoe Greem Ridge Wheelersburg Ohio Coeete Frank Rescoe Leonard Koenig Murray City Charles Bradfieid George Wittameon

Waterloo Farmers To Learn Corn-Hog Plan

NEW MARSHFIELD Jan 23 The corn hog problem of the AAA will be discussed Thursday night at the Waterloo High School during the short course meeting. Walter C Barrett says the session will be led by County Agent T H Johnson. Any farmer with three or more littered pigs and ten or more acres of corn may sign up and benefit, with Waterloo Township farmers of either crop invited. The meeting begins at 7 30 o'clock.

New Marshfield AAA Waterloo High School Walter C. Barrett T. H. Johnson Barrett Waterloo Township

Pickerel to Address Democrats in Athens Wednesday

William G. Pickerel of Dayton former lieutenant governor of Ohio will speak at the Athens County Democratic committees meeting at the Democratic headquarters on Lincoln Street Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

William G. Pickerel Dayton Ohio Democratic Executive Committee Central Committee Athens County Democratic Lincoln Street

Walton League Bank Meeting at City Hall Tonight

The Walton League will hold a meeting this evening at City Hall at 7 30 p m. The gathering announces discussions likely to cover local banking matters and community issues.

Bank Walton League

Grain price list for elevators and transit markets

The notice lists grain prices for Wheat No 1 red to No 2 red and No 1 yellow corn varieties, oats No 2 white, rye No 2, and assorted yellow varieties with percent grades. It also shows seed clover prices for March at $4.50 and alsike at $8.30 cash.

Religious Services at the Chauncey County Home

Sunday afternoon services were held at the Chapel of the County Home in Chauncey. Rev. Rhibrand delivered the sermon and Mrs. Abibrand led devotions. Opal Beckley Frances Beckley Walter McDanie and Rev and Mrs Abibrand sang several selections and Mrs Abibrand sang Have Thine Own Way. Din Pickering presented two horn solos.

Chauncey Rhibrand Abibrand Opal Frances Beckley Walter Mc Danie Din Pickering

Birth of twins announced by Mr. and Mrs. Elmar Yates

Mr. and Mrs. Elmar Yates announce the birth of twins, a son and a daughter. Clifford Powell hosted a birthday party for his wife on Wednesday evening with many relatives in attendance. Music and refreshments were part of the event.

Elmar Yates Clifford Powell Carl Tinkham Agnes Powell Clara Slater Anna Chute Roll Bricker William Lyons Steve Nonatni Channell

Perry Rites Planned at Chauncey Church

Perry funeral set for Wednesday at 10 AM from Chauncey M E Church with burial at Nye Cemetery. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs George Perry two sisters Mrs Frank Barnhart Salem and Mrs Harvey Ball Wrightstown, one brother Cecil Perry Chauncey and one half brother Andrew Hogue Arnold Park Iowa.

Chauncey Perry Chauncey M. E Nye Perry i George Perry Frank Barnhart Salem Harvey’ Ball Wrightstown Cecil Perry Andrew Hogue Arnold Park Towa

Chauncey Church Sunday School notes and upcoming meeting

Miss Frances Howard leads Chauncey M E Church Sunday School class at Mrs Bess Nicholson home on High Street Friday night. The group plans to meet again Thursday at Mrs Noah Harvey home on Ellis Avenue. Jane Donna Brower, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Brower, had tonsils and adenoids removed by Dr W V Sprague and Dr Sanders.

Chauncey Frances Howard Chauncey M. E. Church Bess Nicholson High Street Noah Harvey Ellis Avenue Jane Donna Brower Harold Brower W. V. Sprague Sprague Sanders

Prayer Meeting Announced at Chauncey Church

Rev. Guss Graham announces Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church prayer services for Wednesday night January 4 at 7 o clock. The public is invited.

Chauncey Guss Graham Chauncey Methodist Episcopal Church

Thirteen Mines On Work List In Chauncey District

Chauncey Jan 28 Thirteen mines are on the working list today according to last night’s report Poston No 6 at Millfield is idle Hocking Luhrig No 255 No 9 Ohio No 1 No 107 No 219 No 28 No 15 Chauncey N Y No 2 No 69 No 68 and Black Diamond are listed as active

Chauncey Poston No Millfield Hocking Luhrig Ohio Chauncey N. Y Black Diamond

Has Birthday Party Honoring Donna Mae Skinner

GHAUNCEY Jan 23 A birthday party was held at the Skinner home for Donna Mae Skinner's seventh birthday. Twenty one guests attended from families including Osborn Seibers Baughman Leffler Agin Hedgin Sweeney Bricker Russell Gretz and others. Games and refreshments followed 2 to 4 pm with many presents for the honoree.

Jasola Galbraith Mary Carolyn Bricker Jack Sweeney Glen Russel Kenneth Russell Wilma Jean Alien Mary Helen Harvey Beulah Lock Elizabeth Gretz John Gretz Jim Gretz William Gretz

Creomulsion Ad Claims Fast Cough Relief

Advertisement touts Creomulsion as seven in one cough and cold remedy. It promises rapid relief, harmless power, pleasant taste, and no narcotics with a money back guarantee from your local druggist.

Workers Conference at Chauncey Church Sets Attendance

The Christ Church in Chauncey invites members to a workers conference beginning Wednesday night. The program includes officers Bible School and church members meeting with Rev. 6 urging full attendance.

Workers Chauncey, Jan Bible School

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Meigs Farmers’ Institute Salem Center Hemlock Grove Forest Run Racine Tuppers Plains Fosters Kemp’ S Kim Williams Little Hocking Dan Livingston Mrs. Scarrett Ira Greathouse Salem Barr Farm Earnestine Barton Earnest Barton Farmers Institute L. R. Stein George Hartman Pittsburgh Charles Brooks John Barnhart Chester News Decisios Price Hoosier Athens Furniture Exchange West Washington Street Dial LEE Sana Store Sun Nielsonville Farm Bureau Middleport News J. ©. Goodrich David Owens Anna Steele Kathryn Gibbs Fred Hoffman Sone Huntington A. W. Vale Bucyrus Veteras New York Central Railroad Clarence Middleton Jennie Middleton Coal Street Charleston Edward Parsons Ralph Bert Miller Parsons Anna Waddelle Ohio State University Herbert Chambers Jan. G U.P Harles Edward Ball Waterloo Pickerel Toledo Philadelphia Joseph W. B. Harrison Heverend Albright Perry Rites Chauncey District Toda Chauncey No. 25 Donna Mae Skinner Chung Athens Coca Bottling John S. Blower Funeral Home South High Street Glouster, Ohio Vince
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