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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1929

Page

4

Mail schedule boasts best service in Pomeroy history

Jan 31 Ostmaster Smith Pomeroy reports a revised incoming and outgoing mail list showing improved service. The lobby posted schedule includes Star routes from Ath, B&O trains Nos 77 78 63 74 71 72 73 64 and Minersville spur times with 9:00 and 9:30 Sunday services. Saul Sayre leaves steam engine work for Columbus to help Ralph Sayre’s Mary Jane Coffee Shop venture.

Any & Pomeroy Ian Smith Messenger South Minersville North Hemlock Grove Chester Sumner Alfred Hocking Valley Uth Middleport Saul- Sayre Columbus Ralph

Landslide threat alarms Breezy Heights residents

In Pomeroy on January 31 Mrs Mina Webster plans to move from Breezy Heights as a massive landslide endangers homes. The Bauer family and Reeds brace for impact while officials monitor fissures and coal seepage. Local residents fear possible damage to Mulberry Avenue and Sacred Heart area as settlers await nature's verdict.

Pomeroy Mina Webster Tracy Nature Man Kerrs Run Coalport Lincoln Hill Downie

Legion Week Observance Planned in Pomeroy

Post Commander Robert Warner announces Drew Webster Post American Legion will join the national Know the Legion Week from February 3 to 9. Local efforts aim to enlighten the public about the Legion’s purposes and accomplishments with special programs and a membership drive.

Pomeroy Robert Warner Drew Webster American Legion Know the Legion Arma Legion

Mrs Dea G Hayes Opens Six Weeks Mission Study

In Middleport on January 31 the Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church began a six week mission study course led by Mrs Dea G Hayes. The adult class met at 8 PM in the church assembly room after a midweek prayer service with Mrs L J Heiner delivering the first chapter Friends of Africa. The Junior Class opened with 17 members, led by Mrs Hayes, Mrs J M Buchanan, and Mrs W H Juhling, meeting Sundays at 2 PM.

Middleport Dea G. Hayes Women’s Missionary Society The Presbyterian Church L. J. Heiner Friends of Africa Hayes J. M. Buchanan W. H. Juhling

New Plan for Paying Costs for Indigent Soldier Burials

Meigs County adopts a plan shifting burial costs for indigent U S soldiers to the Veterans Bureau in Cincinnati. Under the change the undertaker files the claim, the government pays 107 dollars per burial, and the deceased may leave up to 1000 dollars without affecting eligibility. County relieved of burial expense duties. Mr. and Mrs. George Sayre of Antiquity visit son W. R. Sayre and family.

Pomeroy H. J. Blackmore U. S Meigs County Veterans' Bureau Cincinnati United States

Dog Tags Now Enforced by Pomeroy Warden

POMEROY Jan 31 Dog Warden Henry Seidenable vows strict enforcement of dog tags. Unowned or roaming dogs without tags will be impounded and executed, and owners face fines from 10 to 25 dollars with no suspension of sentences.

Pomeroy Henry Seidenable Henry J. W. Co T. Tl Albion Mich Wheeler

Miss Martha Hartinger Hosts Loyal Sons and Daughters Class

Jan 31 entry reports Miss Martha Hartinger, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Hartinger, hosting the Loyal Sons and Daughters Class of the Christian Bible School with help from Mrs Gladys Watts Meyers. The class shows large enrollment and strong attendance at monthly meetings. Mr and Mrs Noah Gibbs moved today from the Sullivan Sayre house on Second Street to the G F Reynolds property on Gravel Hill. Mrs W J James returned home Tuesday after a Cleveland trip for her daughter-in-law Mrs Gaylord James illness, now greatly improved.

Middleport Martha Hartinger Ernest Hartinger The Christian Bible School Gladys Watts Meyers Noah Gibbs Sullivan Sayre Second Street G. F. Reynolds Gravel Hill W. J. James Cleveland Gaylord James

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets Ad Claims Quick Relief

Musterole Laxative Cold Tablets promise fast safe relief from head colds with overnight action for children. Chocolate coated and easy to swallow, they are made by the Musterole Company in Cleveland Ohio and available through druggists or by direct postpaid 3K.

Musterole Company Cleveland Ohio

Local notes include health, business move and visits

O N McElhinney leaves the flu recovery time after five weeks and will reopen a Lyons Building gas office and salesroom in the old Postoffice location. R J ODonnell visited from Columbus to see his wife and children with plans to stay until early March. Mrs Claude Flemming departed for Tampa after a short visit with her parents in town.

O. N. McElhinney Lyons Postoffice R. J. O'Donnell Columbus W. G. Davis O'Donnell Claude Flemming Tampa Florida J. C. Fisher William Lowe Homer

Local travellers depart for Columbus city visit

Mrs. E. M. Harrah and Mrs. H. B. Root left by motor for Columbus this morning for a short stay in the city. In a Norfolk England village the peas are grown from seeds claimed to be 2,400 years old.

Norfolk England

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