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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1938

Page

3

Strict Rules Limit Absent Voting in Meigs County

Absent ballots were delivered Wednesday to the Meigs County Election Board and are now available. Printing was delayed by a Kennedy administration contest over a state candidate listing. The move to the Armory Building completed, with a new telephone installed. voting rules tighten process and require voters to initiate requests for ballots. Albert Gloeckner and Jed Webster vow strict adherence to election laws to curb loose practices.

Pomeroy Meigs Meigs County Albert Gloeckner The Election Board Secretary of State Gloeckner Jed Webster

Molden Girl Dies in Athens Hospital

Rutland two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Molden died Tuesday at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. She was brought home to her parents Tuesday evening. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.

Rutland George Molden Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Canada Selah Sidenstricker Nellie Zerkle Callander Ont Dionne Quintuplets Quebec Zerkle Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company O. G.*suter Welch W. Va Eva Stansbury N. C. Welch Detroit Wisconsin Garen Stansbury Middleport Garden Club E. R. Tompkins William Huggins Anson Jackson Helen Frances Elberfeld New York Mary B. Laughead Richard Elberfeld Boy Scouts of America Marietta Alfred Elberfeld Lincoln Hill Rita Duffy Wehe Terrace Betty Johnson Columbus Harry Feiger Racine Card Club D. V. Ashworth Greta Price Carrie Nye Alfred Genheimer John Lietwiler Edward Syracuse Foreign Missionary Society Asbury M. E. Church Avery Roberts C. D. Copley Purly Karr Fred Shumway Irving Karr Doris Gilmore Freda Fields Clarence Springer Lucille Naylor Alice Capehart Margaret Majel Clarksburg Mary Huber Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Ethel Clara Garland Minersville Dayton Indiana Chicago Norman McCullum J. B. Person Reedsville J. B. Torrence Anna Hecox Thomas Hysell Michigan Mason Guess Thomas Fork Bessie Montgomery Marie Tennessee Harold Lemley Sugar Run CCC Camp Knox Charles Lytle Butternut Ave Chauncey Shumaker, Jr J. B. Shumaker Long Bottom Pittsburgh E. D. Anderson Euclid Park Frank Rice Toledo Helen Zeiher Billy Ralph Pinkston J. W. Pinkston Los Angeles Calif Harry Roush Eleanor Philson Point Pleasant Pruntytown

Grange Plans Rural Life Sunday and Degree Visit

Harrisonville Grange will observe Rural Life Sunday at the Presbyterian Church Sunday evening July 17. The group will travel to Columbia Grange Friday evening July 22 to confer the First and Second Degrees.

Harrisonville Presbyterian Church Columbia Grange

Vendol Ends Year of Misery Claims by Ohio Woman

Mrs. Viola Crowl of Malvern near Canton says Vendol cured her year long constipation and digestive distress. She describes relief from gas heartburn sour risings throat lump nerves sleeplessness and dizziness after using Vendol and urges others to try the medicine.

Viola Crowl Malvern Ohio Canton

Local drug ads highlight Athens and Nelsonville pharmacies

Advertisements promote Athens Pharmacy at 7 N Court St and Hickman’s Pharmacy in Nelsonville as the leading drug suppliers. The notice urges readers to use these recommended stores for their pharmaceutical needs.

Athens Pharmacy N. Court St Nelsonville Hickman’s Pharmacy

Birth of Marilyn Miller in Middleport family notes

Middleport notes report the birthplace of Marilyn Miller, a nine pound baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Gail Miller on Lincoln Street. The article also lists a birthday celebration for J Wilken Merrill, a longtime resident and stone mason, who turned 87 after visiting Bailey's Dairy.

Middleport Gail Miller Lincoln St Marilyn Millers Mickey Shirley J. Wilken Merrill Vine St Bailey's Dairy Mr. Merrill Racine Pomeroy

Birthday Honors for Jacqueline Hysell At 15

Mrs. Pearl Hysell hosted a small party in honor of her daughter Jacqueline June Hysell turning 15. The event drew close friends for a private celebration at the family home.

Pearl Hysell Jacqueline June Hysell

Pomeroy Team Rallies To Overtime Victory Over Green Lantern

In an 11 inning at Junior High Athletic Field the Pomeroy Business Men beat the Green Lantern 20 to 16 after trailing 10-0 early. Councilman Downie powered the win with three triples and a home run as Schaefer and C Shumaker pitched.

Pomeroy Junior High Athletic Field Pomeroy Business Men Green Lantern Business Men Councilman Downie Schaefer C. Shumaker M. Shumaker Watson R. Stivers Grueser

Grange Plans July Picnic and Degree Work

Hemlock Grange will hold a regular meeting Friday night July 15. First and Second Degrees will be conferred and plans finalized for the annual picnic July 30 at Darwin. H C Cummings announces a Friday program of songs led by Mr Walburn.

Pomeroy Hemlock Grange Darwin H. C. Cummings Walburn

Still Up in Air Pomeroy Hatches in Apple Tree

A baby chick story from Pomeroy notes a mix up of owners. Mrs Henry Saxton owns the high flying hen, not Mrs Helen Swain. The chicken remains in the tree and appears set to hatch a brood.

Pomeroy Henry Saxton Helen Swain

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Get Togethers

A sequence of social events in Pomeroy features Lucia Pierotti hosting Jeannette Schorr farewell on Second St and Lend-a-Hand society meetings at Emma Waterman’s home. Various showers, picnics, dinners, and visits span multiple households with plans for a July bake sale and numerous family gatherings across towns and states.

Pomeroy Lucia Pierotti Second St Jeannette Schorr Logan

Chauncey Pocahontas Unit Installs New Officers

Chauncey Mazon Council No 93 Degree of Pocahontas held July birthday observances and installed officers for the coming year. New leaders include Prophetess Maggie White Pocahontas Bertine Sanders Wenonah Frances Wallace Powhatan Edith Kidd Keeper of Wampum Ruby Simpson Collector of Wampum Beatrice Theisen Keeper of Records Alice Theisen First Scout Avanelle Crabtree Second Scout Minnie Willis First Warrior Alice Carr Second Warrior Maude Triplett Third Warrior Velma Werner Fourth Warrior Jennie Cole Runners Florence Brown Maggie Dean Guards Iva Evans Elsie Misner Councilors Jessie Fulton Elizabeth Robinett Trustee Elizabeth Robinett A refreshment course followed served by Minnie Willis and Elizabeth Robinett.

Chauncey — Mazon Council Degree of Pocahontas Maggie White Pocahontas Bertine Sanders Wenonah Frances Wallace Powhatan Edith Kidd Wampum Ruby Simpson Beatrice Theisen Alice Theisen Avanelle Crabtree Minnie Willis Alice Carr Maude Triplett Velma Werner Jennie Cole Florence Brown Maggie Dean Iva Evans Elsie Misner Jessie Fulton Elizabeth Robinett

White Contacts Trustees About Cemetery Job

William E. White, advocate of county cemetery rehabilitation now residing in Newark, has spent a week in Meigs County meeting township trustees. He helped push House Bill No. 160 amending 4189 of the General Code to compensate union cemetery trustees, but locals say the change has little effect and aims to shift costs to the state. The bill allows a union cemetery board to set compensation up to 100 dollars yearly, in addition to other duties, a fund White says should be state financed. investigators are reviewing the matter.

Pomeroy William E. White Meigs County White Meigs Union Cemeteries Board of Union Cemetery Trustees

Fined $25 on False License Plate Charge

POMEROY Guy Cothern of Chillicothe pleaded guilty before Mayor Hartley for driving with fictitious plates and was fined 25 dollars and costs. Charles Allman, charged with permitting use of his plates, pleaded not guilty and was found not guilty. Bob Hendricks was returned to Mansfield Reformatory by a parole officer. The Ohio statement notes population and area comparison to Bulgaria.

Mansfield Reformatory Martin

Ladies Aid Society Holds Millfield Church Meeting

The Ladies Aid Society of Millfield M. E. Church met at Mrs. Elsie Misner home with President Mrs. Margaret Simpkins presiding. Mildred Adams led devotions and guest Torrence spoke on East Side Daily Vacation Bible School work. A refreshments course was served. members and visitors attended.

Church of Christ Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of Millfield M. E Elsie Misner Margaret Simpkins Mildred Adams Torrence East Side

Chauncey Bible Class Holds Graduation

Commencement exercises of the Chauncey Daily Vacation Bible School are tonight at 7 30 in the Church of Christ. Roy Townsend of the Western Seminary Pittsburgh will speak and perform trombone solos. Miss Marie Stowe and teachers Christine Brown Vera Bridgewater Pauline Agin and Ethel Henry are in charge. Public invited.

Chauncey Chauncey Daily Vacation Bible School Church of Christ Roy Townsend The Western Seminary Pittsburgh Marie Stowe Christine Brown Vera Bridgewater Pauline Agin Ethel Henry

Chauncey Social Host Ties Welcoming Guests

Chauncey social group hosted a gathering Tuesday with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baldwin of Columbus, Mrs. Floride Grinstead and daughter Betty Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bingman, Anna Lee Channell of Athens, and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins with daughter Thelma Jean.

Chauncey John Shafer Joe Baldwin Columbus Floride Grinstead Betty Lou Elmer Bingman Anna Lee Channell Athens Guy Brookins Thelma Jean

San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge Nets 1.72 Million in Year

The bridge’s first year generated revenues of 1 720 000 dollars and saw 3 500 000 automobiles cross the span between San Francisco and Oakland.

San Francisco San Francisco- Oakland Bay

Help Kidneys Pass 3 Lbs a Day Doans Pills Ad

Doctors say kidneys contain about 15 miles of tiny tubes that purify blood. Most people pass around 3 pints daily. Doan's Pills claim to provide relief by flushing waste from blood and have been used for over 40 years.

Doan

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