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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1938
Page
3
Pomeroy merchants plan July 20 to 29 White Elephant Sale with a salt elephant display on a parking lot and bags of salt containing award slips. An auction on July 29 will feature odd items from residents not stores, with proceeds aiding marketing efforts and local business.
An entertainment by the Christian Minstrels was staged at Mt Moriah Baptist Church with members from the church and Naomi Baptist Church Kerrs Run. Directed by Harry Lewis, the show included Q and A with Professor Charles Rickman and a minstrel circle of ten performers. Proceeds and a food sale benefited flood repair funds for both churches.
POMEROY Alleged breach of a verbal contract to pay a commission on gravel sold leads to a lawsuit by Irving Karr Jr. He claims Kanawha Sand and Gravel Co. agreed five cents per ton on 12 500 tons and has not paid. The suit seeks recovery from money due the gravel firm by the county.
An organization meeting of a Meigs County Lawyer for Governor Club was held at Pomeroy City Hall Tuesday night. Edward OBrien was elected president and E A Wingett was elected secretary. Plans were made for regular meetings and wider membership.
Meigs County weekly newspaper starts a straw poll focusing on the governor and county commissioner races. Other state and county candidates will not be voted on in this straw poll.
Pomeroy social notes chronicle a dinner hosted by Mrs. William Waddell with guests from Pittsburgh Columbus and Free dom along with Maryland visitors returning home. The Mitchell Reunion and multiple family visits, outings and neighborhood moves are detailed with names and towns across Meigs County.
A remarkable sunflower in Middleport grows 15 feet tall in a tree fork on the Sally Young property at S Second Ave. The seed was carried by a bird and has blossomed into a full bloom, setting a local record for height.
Mrs Helen Swain of Grass Run reports a hen nesting in an apple tree and incubating what may be a new breed. She wonders if the eggs will hatch and how the chicks will reach the ground.
Early Tuesday morning state highway workers, after a meeting with Mayor William Robson, painted wide white lines on Mill Street to the traffic light on South Third, Third to Fourth on Locust, and Second to Rutland. Mill Street was left unmarked due to non parallel parking.
Reverend F G Strickland will preach at the Dyesville Community Church Saturday at 8 p m and Sunday at 10 30 a m and 8 p m.
Members of the Epworth League at the local Methodist Episcopal Church will sponsor an ice cream social Thursday evening at the church.
Schmoll daughters of Adolph return to Cincinnati after visiting Mrs. Freda Mitch and family in Minersville. Mr and Mrs Edward Foster host Mr and Mrs George Webster and daughter from Philadelphia. Epworth League of Forest Run plans an ice cream social Thursday at 6 pm. Russell Mills family moves from Pal mer Street to Anderson property in Bradbury. Harry Mills property sold to Dr. W Ramsey who now lives nearby, with Ramseys previously buying from A J Beaver.
An advertisement promotes Peterson's Ointment as quick relief for eczema pimples angry red blotches and external skin irritations. It claims soothing effect stops itching and improves appearance and notes suitability for tired feet and cracked toes with a money back guarantee.
Charity Council No. 245 of Daughters of America installed new officers in a Monday ceremony, draping the charter for Mrs. Rebecca Taylor. The event included games and refreshments. Various social events surround the community with hostesses, visits, and travel plans across Middleport and nearby towns.
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