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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1931

Page

5

49 Heirs Share in Meigs County Estate Tax Case

Forty nine heirs, likely a county probate record high, will share in the estate of Agnes McQuiry of Harrisonville Meigs County. The gross value is listed at 23599.40 with net 21617.92 and inheritance tax total of 11117.91. Beneficiaries include Homer Weick Catherine French W A Dye and many Dye relations and Kirkendall Slater Welch Cross Engils and others across Meigs California Iowa Missouri Michigan Indiana Oklahoma Illinois and the Telleripe Islands.

de Agnes McQuiry Provate Charles George William McQuirge Pomeroy Village

Brides Are Scarce in Pomeroy as June Marriages Decline

In Pomeroy July 9 reports show fewer marriage licenses after a busier June. A two week lull ended when Grade Oner, a farmer, filed for a license. The Old Inn on Main and Butternut Sts will close soon as Mr and Mrs OConnell move to Burlington Virginia.

Pomeroy Drair Whaley Main Butternut Streets D. Oscar O'Connell

Sigar Run Mills Steady Through Local Slow Period

In Pomeroy July 9, Sigar Run Mills on Mulberry Avenue continued steady operations despite sluggish business elsewhere. Manager H. P. Smith notes no cut in trade or wages. the mill supplies flour and feed to Southeastern towns. Nearby society notes include visits and personal items from Middleport and Langsville residents.

Pomeroy Sigar Run Mulberry Avenue H. P. Smith Mls Onis

Sightseeing visit to Middleport by Watson party

Charles Watson and his son with two Kansas City companions toured Middleport on Tuesday staying with Frank and Mrs Williams. They traveled from Betsy Lane Ky to visit Watson's sister in Kentucky before heading to Washington and New York on a sightseeing trip returning to Kansas City.

Middleport Charles Watson and Son Kansas City Kan Frank Williams Betsy Lane Mr. Watson Mo. Howard Lewis Washington, D. C New York City Hiransas City Et. Watson

Local notes from Pomeroy and area events

Miss Lenore Diehl spends week in Porteroy with grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Diehl of Columbus. The Roush reunion set for Aug 8 at Hilaboro fairgrounds. Dana Roush resumes patrol duties to enforce speed limits in Pomeroy business district. Mrs Rachel Seebaum, wife of Charles Seebaum, dies in Cincinnati. Gilbert Rummel family in Mineraville reports oak tree collapse causing minor damage. Clair Kennedy and Elizabeth LaRue obtain marriage license in Cheshire. Jean Hennessy and daughters visiting from Pomeroy in South Bend Indiana. Mason City Sait plant resumes after weeks of re stub.

Meigs Lenore Dichle Porteroy Albert Diehl Columbus Pauline Dorothy Annus Roush Hilaboro Quise Roush Meiga County Dana Roush Pomeroy Innd Rachel Seebaum Charles Seebahm Daadi Cinpernnati Gilbert Rummel Mineravile Clair Kennedy Elizabeth LaRue Cheshire NM Jean Hennessy South Bend Ind Mason City Fas

Promotion for son of Middleport couple to service manager

Mason Williams, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Williams of S Thint Avenue Middleport, has been promoted to service manager over ten Du Pont offices. He will oversee the Empire State Building in New York City on the eleventh floor and plans to visit his parents later next month. Mrs Hubert Maceo hosted a bridge club gathering in Middleport with high scores recorded for Tompkins and Stanley.

Middleport J. B. Downing Charles Singleton Dillsboro Springs Ind Mary Joan Clara Louise Galproner Memphis R. Tompkins Charles Smith Ruth MecCullum Minersville C. W. B. Covert Akron John Myer Vivian Smith Charleston Hospital K. Smith Ruth Russell Parkersburg Nancy Reed Fisher Russell Dorothy Muskogee Oklo R.M. Grogan Russell Frank Williams Dick Schoen Charleston Harry Schoen St. Francis Hospital Mason Williams Frank Wiliams S. Thint Avenue du Pont Wilisme DuPont Company Berens Ue Wen Empire State Building New York City Thee

Baseball game erupts in massacre amid mutiny in Pomeroy

A scheduled baseball game between the TOOOFL and American Legion in Pomeroy turned into a massacre as the conflict continued in the native valley. Final score reported as 22% in the Legh te tayo.

Pomeroy Tooofl American Legion

Lawn Party At Loyal Patr Class Held In City

Miss Frances Roush hosted a lawn party for the Loyal Patr Class of the Chris Han Church Bible Sechest at her home on Fifth Avenue Monday evening. Miss Etta aaa taught the class. attendance was noted.

Middleort Frances Roush Hee Honn Sours Fifth Avenue Etta Clase Waa

Unemployment Drops Among Ohio University Graduates

Bur eau of Appointments director Misa Solliian Barbour notes a considerable decrease in unemployed graduates at Ohio University. Over the past two months the number seeking work has steadily declined as projections for employment improve.

Ohio University Misa Solliian Barbour Bureau of Appointments

Barbour Outlines Next Year Pay Scales For College Staff

Mrs Barbour reports tentative salary totals for next year as routine discussions ensue. She asserts that overall post rates should compare favorably with other colleges and universities. Civil engineering graduates secure positions with the United States Redional survey of the Cito and Kanawha Rivers. Home economics graduates anticipate teaching posts, while physical education instructors face a tight job market. Reductions have been made in other employment branches to offset overall payroll.

Barba United States Cito Kanawha Alout

Marriage Licenses Reported for Several Couples

Nellie B L McAtes and Chariton R Root span ages 2 and 77 with heading Par. Kathryn Green listed as 16 from Neleonviite. Genege Alta and feleonedite appear as names in the record with unclear ages or proper localization.

Nellie BL McAtes Chariton R. Root Guy Kathryn Green

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