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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
3
Pomeroy council and Mayor Hartley approve bringing a three mill levy to a primary election on Aug 9 to pay street light and fire hydrant rentals totaling about 7 200 dollars yearly. Voters face two three mill levies with county plans also going to a vote.
Meigs County 4-H clubs will tour livestock farms next week to study cattle hogs and dairy breeds. On July 12 pig club visits H B Pickett’s Bedford Township hog herd. July 13 dairy club visits Edson Roush’s Guernsey herd Sutton Township. Beef calf clubs tour Herefords and Shorthorns July 14.
L. L. Kline of Republic near Tiffin Ohio reports long lasting relief from constipation and pain after using Vendol. He says the remedy acts as a mild diuretic and leaves him feeling 15 years younger and urges others with similar ailments to try Vendol.
Advertisement notes wide sale by leading druggists and strong recommendation locally from Athens Pharmacy on 7 N Court St and Hick man’s Pharmacy in Nelsonville.
Mayor William Robson warns Middleport drivers that those exceeding the speed limit will be arrested and fired after a spate of recent accidents. He blames many crashes on pedestrians and urges motorists and parents to enforce speed laws and safe crossing.
Local residents and guests are listed from Pomeroy and nearby towns. Anna Paine travels to Columbus before Detroit. Rev Shelhase and family visit in Youngstown and Cincinnati. Michigan vacations planned for Dr. A. R. Stark. Bus routes updated to Muskegon. several families report illnesses and moves. Social events include an ice cream social at Simp son M E Church to fund Lancaster camp.
Middleport residents note Suzy Q club watermelon party on Front Street. Teen Cats hosted a social at South Fifth Avenue clubhouse with plans for a slumber party and a breakfast hike. Community members report visits, travels, and a July Fourth gathering, plus a naval furlough guest from Gallipolis.
The federal wheat crop insurance program opens in Meigs County this week with 90 applications already filed. Inspections for AAA performance start in Sutton, Salem, Scipio, and Salisbury Townships and continue countywide. The Agricultural Conservation Office directs the effort with Lloyd Roush and Ernest Nelson handling regional insurance duties.
The document lists outbound and inbound rail services including No. 4 Diplomat No. 44 Daily No. 12 Daily No. 2 National Limited West No. 1 National Limited Day No. 3 Diplomat No. 43 Daily No. 29 Daily Except Monday No. 11 Daily and No. 30 Arrives Daily Except Sunday Southbound with times around 1:23 am to 9:46 pm. It also notes New York Central and Athens Municipal Airport connections and sunrise to sunset air service.
Middleport trustees and a village council committee discussed the Pythian Park purchase price. The report noted a price lower than first proposed, and an option on the adjoining brickyard was taken. No action was taken.
The Pomeroy school board accepted Miss Anna Hauser's resignation from the local high school. Willis O. Aleshire is hired to be a full time teacher and music instructor, leaving the vacancy unfilled. The Letart Township Civic Association will meet at the school house Monday July 11 at p m for a road improvement report. An Indian statistic notes 200000 to 300000 widows under 25 years old.
The village of Racine is a tax debtor with 310.53 in delinquent taxes on three parcels. Town Hall 292.46 Weldons Cemetery 15.01 village dumping lot 3.06. A state examiner found the parcels not excluded from state taxation and officials work to have them set aside.
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