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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1931

Page

2

Bethany Church Hears Quarterly Conference Reports

The fourth quarterly conference of Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church in Pomeroy met Thursday evening with Rev. Emil Klotz presiding. Reports from pastor and church treasurer showed prosperity and growth. Rev. Glenn L. Tennell has led the church for nearly four years with many new members. A preacher’s license was issued to Emmett Swedlow, and a five member committee from both Bethany and Simpson churches was formed to study the merger of the two Bethany districts, with first meetings planned for October.

U“auarterly Emmett S"cwhdow C. Alst Schacter Pp. Duerr Benjamin Neutzling Emmet Windon Robert C. McClure

Hood Coal Company Applies For Permit To Erect Tipple

POMEROY July 11 The Hood Coal Company has applied to the U S engineer of the Huntington District for a permit to build a coal tipple and a river wharf on the river bank near Pomeroy The proposed structure would sit about four feet landward from the normal pool line and about 46 feet above it Objections may be filed by river interests up to July 18.

Hoot Coal Company Pomeroy Hood Coal Company Han Eppled United States Engineer Huntington District

Athens Pupils Tour Marietta Historical Sites

Forty students from Athens Senior High visited Marietta to explore historic points of interest under Carl Roby. They viewed the Conus mound, Mound Cemetery burial sites, Governor White’s home, Atarletta College, the Ohio Company land office, and Rathbone’s giant elm, with exhibits from the Grosvenor and other period artifacts.

Marietta Carl Robyrig Athens Rehent Blonnerbassett Island Agron Burrs Washington and Court Streets Fey Rufua Putnam Robert Taylor Governor White Atarletta College Ruth Harness Abraham Lincoln Grosvenor Fam Rathbone United States Alleghenies Ohio Company

Censorship Denied In Hoover's Press Policy Claim

Hoover denied plans to censor news and explained that only authorized sources within the White House would speak on matters. He said no staff member would release information without his approval, typically through Theodore G. Joslin, who handles press relations.

Hoover NGTOX House Presa Tom White House

Court News Highlights From Probate and Common Pleas Reports

Edward H. Walker named administrator of An nette M. Walker estate in probate court as the estate eschews a will. In Common Pleas Court an appeal from a Justice of Pence judgment seeks $51 for medical and professional services by Dr Coons, Athens. Mississippi river hay harvest sets a new record with 22,000 bales collected along levees near Clarksdale.

Edward H. Walker Probate Court Annette M. Walker Common Pleas Court Justice of Pence Court Common Press Court J. E. Cross Athens Clarksdale Miu Misalasippi River

Chris Corbin Held Bound Over in Third Liquor Offense

Chris Corbin Held appeared in city court after a police report found whisky at his home. Authorities noted this was his third offense, with prior convictions in January 1927 for selling intoxicants and in April for a similar charge. Bail set at 830.

Gramedon Hearty Corbin

Stay Overnight at Scout Camp at Camp Rowland

Seventeen boys stayed overnight at Boy Scout Camp Rowland this week with forty three in attendance at the swim event. Troop leaders Troy Dupter and Ralph Dupter directed a Friday wax fire drill as eighteen boys attended. Francis Fuller reported Second Class tests in cooking and fire building. Jean Cole earned Second Class thrifting and axe tests while Dick Acomb achieved First Class in first aid and map study. Dow Grones completed Tenderfoot. Charles Glatque advanced in Second Class tests. Jack Friton becomes a Tenderfoot.

Seventine Beya Camp Rowland Acsouneil Troy Dupter Ralph Dupter Francis Fuller Jean Cole Dick Acomb Boy Morrison S Ming Bob Budges Dow Grones Charles Glatque Jack Friton

Writer Is Injured Washington Correspondent Aided by President

In Washington a press party motorcade speeded in slippery conditions to Camp Repicat when a Was newspaper man and his wife were in a bus that overturned twice. The injured man suffered a broken limb and bruises. President Hoover learned of the crash upon arriving at the camp and directed Dr. Joel T. Boone to ensure care for the couple.

Washington Jey Staf Cal

Bar Meeting Ends in Cincinnati with Ohio Bar Leaders Installed

The fifty second malt summer convention of the Ohio Bar Association closed in Cedar Point Ohio with officer installations and routine business. Judge Walter Ryan of Cincinnati succeeded Phil Bradford of Columbus as president. The election foreshadows a mid winter convention likely in Cincinnati during early December. Paul V. McNutt of Indiana University Law School delivered the principal address at the banquet.

Cincinnati Ohio Association Cedar Point Ohio Bar Association Walter Ryan Phil 5. Bradford Columbus Ryan Paul V. McNutt Indiana University Law School National American Legion

Car Over Wall Near Hill Ends with Minor Injuries

Report from Middleport July details a car driven by Mr and Mrs Kuhns of Columbus veering over a five foot wall after cresting a hill. Passengers Willian Kuhns and Miss Lucy Gillis were uninjured. their two visiting children Katherine and William were not harmed. Funeral or service notices follow after the crash, including church announcements for the Hom[e] Church of Middleport with morning worship and Epworth League activities.

Fomeroy Carrening Central Dawn Lincoln Kuhns Rl Columbus Deiven Coates Rand Willian Kuhns Lucy Gillis Katherine William Columbus Middleport Hom.e H. Elehinger LE. Miller Betty Michl Epworth League

Dies of puzzling disease shatters Middleport area

Jes J. Winegar 37 died in a Gallipolis hospital at 4 a m Friday from a strange illness. Once a Middleport merchant, his store burned in a October gas explosion on Mill Street. He had built a pavilion near Cheshire and a brick residence, leaving a son and three brothers. Doctors sent tissue to Johns Hopkins where embalming fluid poisoning was suggested, fueling local speculation. Funeral planned at Cheshire Ridge Cemetery with service at 2 p m.

Jes J. Winegar Gallipolis Middleport Mill Street Cheshire Baltimore Mr. Winegay Marvin DeMaine DeMaine Bart Rawlings Sr Winegar Winegar Deng Midway Pavilion Ium Shep Busines Charles Ald Winngay Sershire

County Farm Day Set For August At Experiment Farm

POMEROY July 11 George W Breit county farm agent announces the annual county farmer day will be held at the Experiment farm on August first. More than one hundred farmers are expected to attend. Experts will conduct demonstrations showing fold crops sheep cattle and poultry experiments carried on this year.

Na Townshin Oren Stansbury Rutland Rowe Pomeroy Henry Warren Reelsville Federal Grand Jury Ben Ilberfeld Columbus Rallin Price Charles Price Edna Gebbert Charles Ebershach Pormers R. J. Moenkhaus Tomeroy Federated Church George W. Breit

Tax Distribution Report From Aparet County Auditor

POMEROY July 14 Distribution of the undivided cigarette tax has been announced by TH J Blackmore County editor Tax taken in each township The state gets three to three county one eighth and township one eighth for the poor The total tax amount 2657 63 with distributions including county 80 92 Chester Township 6 13 Letart Township 18 37 Orange Township Rutland Township 18 37 Salisbury Township 838 79 Scipio Township 8 15 Sutton Township 36 33

Pomeroy TH. J. Blackmore Tre County Chester Township Letart Orange Township Rutland Salisbury Scipio Sutton Township

Arteson Yauger Dies In Hobson After Long Illness

Hobson resident Tieson Yauger, 76, died Thursday night at home. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Herd Kreager and Mrs. Emy Pelley, and sister Mrs. Sophia Kreager. another brother arrived from Zanesville to arrange funeral. Funeral at Bethel, W. Va., with Kreager pastor. services set Sunday morning and evening. Also notes convention plans as American Legion delegates from Middleport prepare for Cleveland gathering August 15 to 17.

Hobson Tieson Yau Herd Thomas Emy Pelley Mason W. Va Sophia Zanesville Bethel W. Va Middleport The American Legion Cleveland J. B. Harley Charles Childs Norman Wayland Herman Bailey

Funeral Notices for John L Davis and Related Events

The body of John L Davis, killed in an accident, is to be transported to Pomeroy for funeral services Monday at the home of George Gloechner. Davis, who was visiting a daughter in Braties, leaves a widow and two children. The article also notes a restaurant opening on Bligh Street in Columbus by Mrs J Y Feiger, formerly of Racine, and mentions real estate dealings linked to Ave Feiger and J W McCullough.

John Davis Pompey John L Pomeroy George Gloechnerritun Braties Mraymond Ann Bere Frame Payis Opes Restalrant Pomeroy J .Y Faiger Promy Iitness Bligh Street Columbus Franklin County Ave. Feiger Racine J. W. McCullough St George Washinklan

Crops Are Good at County Infirmary Farm This Year

POMEROY July 11 The County Infirmary farm under Supt Milo Stewart is believed to yield the finest crops this year. From four acres of wheat two shocks were gathered and stand closely packed. Fifteen acres of oats show good growth while rooms aboard a horse’s back origin fare good pork supply this fall. Much of the work is done by the in-j rubes.

Ounty Brest Pomeroy He County Milo Stewart

Dog Races Planned At Meigs County Fair

Plans reported by FR G Webster of the fair association call for unique attractions at the Meigs County Fair in Pomeroy Ohio. If arrangements are made the night show will feature dog races evenings and balloon ascents. Meigs Fair dates are set for September 15 16 and 17 with the event traveling circuit through Marietta Pomeroy and Galip.

Webster Pomeroy Meigs County FR. G. Webster The Fair Association Ame Fair Board Marietta Galtz Galip

Were Were: frng Coleman 17 in crash at East Liverpool

Jay Coleman 37 a graduate of tir ter High School was killed in a wreck at East Liverpool Friday according to relatives. The body was taken to her home for the funeral probably Saturday afternoon. She was the daughter of Mary Coleman and was visiting relatives. Lloyd Coleman has been a resident there for several years. A funeral director Jett prepared the body. Coleman is survived by a mother and a brother. In Middleport Margaret two-year-old daughter and Mrs Worley Howell were injured("fragment").

Middletort Mra. K. S. Parmer Arthur Stedaner Pomeroy Wis Cinaay Feve Arimer Can Eernals Fort Thon Tan George Moore Charleston Laight Frasier Misa Daisy Sue Stanley Columbus Ruth Saunders Flosence Fowler Piave Middleport High School Foster Exner, Co Edgar Yours Marie Shtnres Dani Jones Ann. Jones New Nighnry Wlehn Hordern Cand Agister W. Gilmore Viette Jae Wih Clolumitts Edward Tewksbur Jumnis Delf Martin Christian Church Riple Schoal Syracuer Michels Isuthiing Mr. White Brosdwas Ash Streets Cravel Tms Kenry Winghter Manharst Robert Corben Portemout Galltt M Corben Charles Detroit Elizabeth MacClellan Lavise Stephenson Bristol Tenn Dan Willams Menit M Rone Lugulen Ward Kembertine Everett Sprice Anice Orington Frng Coleman Long Botton Jay Coleman Tirter High School East Liverpoo Myry Coleman Lloyd Coleman Jett Sufternoon Mothe Coleman

Cure Reported From Cuticura Remedies in Cincinnati

James Conlon of 3105 Warsaw Ave Price Hill Cincinnati Ohio reports severe pimples spreading to forehead nose and chin. After trying many remedies he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Cuticura G ointment and saw improvement within a month and full cure after two months. March 16 1931. Not everywhere. Sample eacht sold

Ceuta James Conlon Warsaw Ave Price Hill Cinnati Ohio

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