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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1935

Page

3

Meigs County Farmers to Get 5000 From Corn Hog Plan

Meigs County producers expect payments under the 1934 1935 corn hog program. Contracts signed show most signed farmers will receive installments. some details include delays and notices from Washington. A meeting referenced notes delinquency concerns and a clean up campaign alongside local auxiliaries and delegates.

Fe County George W. Kreitler Meigs County Washington Kreut

Meigs County Communities To Sponsor President's Ball

Meigs County communities plan birthday ball events in Pomeroy Racine Rutland Chester and Tuppers Plains for President Roosevelt's birthday. Proceeds fund infantile paralysis research with 70 percent used locally. Telegraph greetings will be sent free, with signatures for a small donation.

Meigs County Pomeroy Roosevelt Racine Rutland Chester Tuppergs Plains Roscoe O. Fowler Middleport K. of P. Hall Fowler Western Union Office Postal Telegraph Company National Committee Sheriff Fowler

Middleport Notes Local Social and Hospital News

Mrs Frank Pendergrass and son Frank return to Killarney W Va after visiting daughter Mrs C R Battin and family. W E Bryan spends week in Washington DC on Federal Labor Board work. Mrs R B Kaser of Columbus assists in care of sister Mrs Frank Fugate Jr. at Eva Klein home. Mrs Oscar Satterfield reportedly in serious condition at McMillan Hospital. Mrs D J Sullivan entertained her 500 club at Seventh Avenue and Chestnut Street with three tables and light refreshments.

Frank Pendergrass Frank Killarney W. Va C. R. Battin W. E. Bryan Washington, D. C Federal Labor Board Bryan Athens J. E. Harley R. 8. Kaser Columbus Frank Fugate, Jr Eva Klein Pearl Street Oscar Satterfield McMillan Hospital D. J. Sullivan 500 Club Seventh Avenue Chestnut Street

Funeral rites for Mrs. Bina Sanborn in Middleport

Funeral rites for Mrs. Bina Sanborn were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the residence on South Sixth Avenue and Palmer Street. Rev. Clarence Swearingen of Heath Methodist Episcopal Church conducted the services, assisted by Rev. F. J. Gardner of the Church of Christ, and Rev. F. C. Kreager of the Baptist Church. Burial was in Middleport Hill Cemetery.

Middleport Bina Sanborn South Sixth Avenue Palmer Street Clarence Swearingen Heath Methodist Episcopal Church F. J. Gardner Church of Christ F. C. Kreager The Baptist Church Middleport Hill Cemetery

Chasees Welcome First Granddaughter In Middleport

Mr and Mrs Walter Chase of Beech Street welcome the birth of a daughter on Monday January 21. She is a granddaughter to Mr and Mrs W W Farley of Hobson and W Fr Chase of Middleport. The infant weighed eight and a half pounds and is the couple’s third daughter.

Middleport Walter Chase Beech Street W. W. Farley Hobson Fr. Chase

Stop Bad Breath With Dr Edwards Olive Tablets

Thousands suffer from bad breath seek relief with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a sugar coated olive colored tablet that acts gently on the bowels to purify the system without the after effects of calomel taken at bedtime for a week results promised by the maker Dr F M Edwards developed the formula after years of practice and the tablets are a purely vegetable compound.

Dr. Edwards F. M. Edwards

Meigs County Approves Oak Road Repair Jobs

Pomeroy regular Meigs County Commissioners meeting passes resolutions for road work including hauling red dog to Mark Chase road and Harrisonville High School grounds patching Hysell Run and Danville Roads supplying pipe for Salem Township watering trough and placing five loads of limestone in Nazarene Church yard Columbia Township.

Pomeroy Meigs County Board of Commissioners Mark Chase Harrisonville High School Hysell Run Danville Salem Township Nazarene Church Columbia Township

Middleport Briefs: Illnesses and Funeral Guests

Miss Ellen Jane Mygatt improves at home on North Third Avenue and Walnut Street after scarlet fever. Mrs. Catharine Story of Bedford Township attended Mrs. Sanborn's funeral. Arthur Boice of Gravel Hill is ill at home. Mrs. George Tipton of Cheshire visits with Mrs. Claude Ashley on Railroad Street. Mrs. Berry and son Gerald of Akron attend Mrs. Bina Sanborn's funeral. Esther Hoyt, Ohio University student in Athens, attended the funeral.

Ellen Jane Mygatt North Third Avenue Walnut Street Catharine Story Bedford Township Sanborn Arthur Boice Gravel Hill George Tipton Cheshire Claude Ashley Railroad Street Berry Gerald Berry Akron Bin

Doris Rebekah Lodge Officers Install At Meeting

Pomeroy personals note Doris Rebekah Lodge No 568 held its regular session Saturday night. Newly elected officers were installed by district deputy Blanche Roller with Mrs Katie Becht as installing officer. Officers include Ella Watson noble grand Josie McCullough vice grand Grace Stace chaplain Katie Becht recording secretary Nellie Smith financial secretary Cora Warner treasurer Blanche Roller musician Mrs Carman warden Emma Foss conductor Ida Phillips outer guard. The Middleport Contract Bridge Club met at Mrs M D Hartingers home Tuesday afternoon with visitors Mrs Jacob Roller and Mrs Charles Sayre in Gallipolia Monday. Mr and Mrs Philp Meier Wehe Terrace announce the birth of a 10 pound daughter Tuesday morning. The baby is granddaughter of Mrs Sophia Meier of Pomeroy and Mrs George Souders of Middleport.

Doris Rebekah Lodge Katie Becht Blanche Roller Ella Watson Noble Grand Josie McCullough Grace Stace Nellie Smith Cora Warner Mra. Carman Emma Foss Ida Phillips Middleport Contract Bridge Club

Syracuse man acquitted in assault case

Herman Baker Pomeroy of Syracuse faced a common pleas court trial Tuesday on assault and battery charges. The jury found him not guilty after witnesses testified he struck Clif Williams with a beer mug.

Pomeroy Herman Baker Syracuse Common Pleas Baker Clif Williams Williams

Trader Granted Divorce in Common Pleas Court

Pomeroy resident Trader received a divorce Tuesday afternoon in common pleas court after testifying Nellie B. Trader refused to move to Middleport despite his work requirements years ago.

Pomeroy W. E. Trader Middleport Common Pleas Court Nellie B. Trader

Dance for Red Cross at Masonic Temple Thursday

A public dance at the Masonic Temple will be held Thursday night to benefit the Red Cross. The Hotel Lafayette orchestra will provide the music for the dancing.

Middleport Masonic Temple Red Cross Hotel Lafayette Orchestra

Lodi P T A Founders Day Program Planned

The Lodi Parent-Teacher Association schedules a February 7 meeting with a Founders Day program honoring Washington and Lincoln birthdays. Reports note illness among Dailey family, ongoing club plans, and local school athletic results amid community notices.

America Invincible America Invincible

A 1935 outlook praising American faith in progress and economic vitality. The piece highlights growth from 1900 to 1929, wage and production gains, reduced hours, and ongoing confidence into 1935, urging continued adherence to a philosophy of well being and industry.

Frank Dowler Birthday Dinner Honors Hamley Run Man

Hamley Run observes Frank Dowler turning seventy three with a dinner party Saturday January 19. Guests include Grove Young family and George Dowler New Marshfield Clyde Dowler Carbondale David Grace Dowler Ridge Thomas Pickett Carbondale James McKinley Hocking Emmett Pickett Chauncey Mable Sillwell Nelsonville Amos Dowler Hamley Run Ernest Dowler Hamley Run Frank Dowler Clyde Huffines Logan and family.

Hamley Run Frank Dowler Grove Young George Dowler New Marshfield Clyde Dowler Carbondale David Grace Dowler Ridge Thomas Pickett James McKinley Hocking Emmett Pickett Chauncey Mable Sillwell Nelsonville Amos Dowler Hamey Run Ernest Dowler Clyde Huffines Logan

Local Social Notes Include School Game Attendance

Rio Grande Miss Lois Fasig named county music supervisor spent Sunday with Miss Elizabeth Coon. Several residents attended a Bidwell high school game Saturday night. The Faculty Study Group met Monday with Miss Coon reviewing People and Politics of Latin America. Carrie Eisman and Dr MecGranthlin wed in Gallipolis and plan to live at Rocky Hill.

Lois Fasig Elizabeth Coon Ray Troth Harry Anderson Clarence McCarley Bidwell Latin America J. D. Williams Paul Wellston John Bane Bonita Thivener John C. W. Hutchison Carrie Shiers Gallipolis Rio Grande Carrie Eisman MecGranthlin Rocky Hill M. E. Parsonage

Masonic Square Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Masonic Square Club held its regular Monday night session featuring a social gathering with card playing and dancing. Refreshments were served.

Masonic Square Club Middleport

Thoxine Promises Quick Sore Throat Relief

An ad claims Thoxine cures sore throat and coughs within one minute, addressing internal causes with two way action. It promotes a safe tasting medicine offering relief from soreness and fever, priced at 35e from Cline Drug Store.

Cline’ Drug Store Ady

Ohio Businesses Reach Higher In 1934 Outlook For 1935

Ohio State University data show 1934 improved conditions across big and small firms and farming. Employment rose about 20 percent, steel output recovered, and farm income climbed aided by higher prices and a corn hog plan. Banks expanded deposits, while construction lagged and tire production rose, signaling continued 1935 gains despite drought and mixed sector performance. The Madison Square Garden double header drew 16,000 fans.

Ohio State University Bureau of Business Research Ohio Mills Magazine Steel Cleveland Youngstown Ohio Buckeye Federal Reserve Bank Madison Square Garden

Eagles Host Euchre and Bridge Party at Lodi Hall

Murray City reports a Tuesday euchre and bridge event hosted by the Praternal Order of Eagles at the lodge hall. Ten euchre tables and three bridge tables set, with prizes to Mrs. Harry Shuttleworth, Mr. Ted Shuttleworth, Mrs. Eleanor Ayers, and Mr. Charles Murphy. The door prize went to Miss Thelma Jaynes. The group plans weekly Tuesday games.

Murray City Praternal Order of Eagles Lodge Hall St. Philip Neri Prises Bernard Sikora Luke Hinmwan James Smart M. E. Church Eva Roberta Opal Jons Sally Riggs Connie Robinson Sadie Foster Margaret Williams New Lexington Herimver Charles Muston Warren Darby Orient Beas Nichola Athens Emma Tippie Jimmie Wooten New Straiteville Dennis Bobbs Shawnee Howard Bush Carl Babbe White Cross Hospital Columbus Babbs Harold Blazter Blazer Frank Williams Charles Elliis Cherrington Hospital Logan Katharine Magle Art Sapp Chauncey Charles Stratton Jacksonville J. A. Ayers Ray Sanborn New Straitsville Joe Marenko Bill Kennedy Camp Hocking Ethel Grinstead Akron Howard Beougher Lois Ann Beougher Samantha Shelton Howard Frazee Pittsburgh Lem Penny William Thomas E. A. Person Mr. Thomas Gears

Athens County NRS lists 1800 job classes from cotton picker to lamp lighter

The National Re-employment Service in Athens County offers 1800 occupational classifications including a cotton picker among listings. Officials say residents register for broad job categories from ministers and trumpet players to clerical workers, miners, and manufacturers, with laborers dominating the roster.

Athens Athens County National Re-employment Service Athens Armory Thomas Hixenbaugh

Birthday Celebrations for Frances Polster in Coolville

A neighbor group surprised Frances Polster on Friday night to mark her 79th birthday with ice cream and cake. Friends and relatives listed include Eliza Newland, Lide Green, Lierie Frost, Frances Gunder, Ella Haning, Edgar Dixon, Mildred Ingles and Susan Bacon. Polster is recovering at home from an arm injury.

Coolville Rock Street Frances Polster Eliza Newland Lide Green Lierie Frost Frances Gunder Ella Haning Edgar Dixon Mildred Ingles Susan Bacon Poleter

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Attacts James Meier Sun County of iInstalls Officers Wilkesville Anna Opdts Rose Turner Clara Hanson Gladys Major Gertrude Strausbaugh Freda Turner Edith Johnson Man Shirley Harder Jewell Strong Tde Weyand Met North Second F. R President Roosevelt John Boettiger Anna Roosevelt Call New York Ing Bell Ans Nyal KEE Drug CO Meigs Commissioners Oak Road Middleport Briefs Pomeroy Personals Lodi P.T.A Shade Lodi Parent-Teacher Association Lincoln C. Dailey Robert Perry John Jeffers F. Dailey Art and Thimble Club Clarence Friess Mary Chapple Curt Dailey Plains Rose Hill School Pearl Williams Kate Chappel Long Run Perry Smith R. E. Wilson Woodmen of America Ray Bobo Mary Bobo Victor Pierce Emma Bobo Jeff Violet Flora Clifford Ruth James Bell Near Clarks Chapel Geraldine Whittington Gladys Friess America Hamley Rest of Nation Drouth Lodi Hall A. A. Person of By Bernard R. Hayes Nes offtHheld Frank Taylor Bessie Taylor Charles Wyatt Carthage Dana T. Burns Berea Burns R. J. Bunion Alex Caldwell Piace Daniel Ackley Carthage Church Elenore Hall C. M. Turdette Parkersburg Burdette Mary Louise Holdren Virginia Bridgett Miss Holdren W. H. McDaniel New Plymouth Harry Runton Porterfield Elia Haning Charles Flowers Newark Charles Kingsford-Smith Baxter Davidson Charles Adams
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