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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1933

Page

2

Father Fights for Boy's Custody Second Hearing Saturday Morning

In Pomeroy Elmer Diehl seeks modification of a divorce decree to gain custody of Albert Wayne Diehl. The boy has been with his mother Mrs Elma Diehl since a habeas corpus return, with a Saturday court hearing set for 9 am before Judge C. E. Peppies. Meanwhile Albert remains in his mother's custody as both sides argue best for the child.

Pomeroy Albert Wayne Diehl Elma Diehl Elmer Diehl Meigs County Albert Diehl Diehl Zanesville C. E. Peppies

One Good Way To End Agony Of Neuritis

Newark man claims 10 pound weight loss and complete relief from neuritis in left shoulder and arm after three months of Kruschen Salts. He reports using one half teaspoon daily dissolved in hot water with no other treatment during the period. He urges readers to try the product via Hat-Cline Pharmacy Co. or other druggists at a small cost.

Newark C. K. Murray Newark, N. J Pake

Syracuse Prompt To Meet School Debts

Syracuse paid back salaries for teachers and bus drivers on Wednesday using funds from the teachers retirement loan. The move, reported by Fred Shumway, jolted Pomeroy from its top state position by receiving and distributing its loan check the same day.

Syracuse Messenger Fred Shumway Pomeroy Syracuse Board Shumway

Canoe Trip From Charleston to Pomeroy Ends Wetly

Alan Chase and George McQuigg Jr. arrived in Pomeroy after a soggy five day canoe journey from Charleston West Virginia. They launched Monday evening in a craft bought by Miss Agnes Mee Quigg and Miss Marion Ebersbach, with rain soaking them from start to finish and the Kanawha nearly still, offering little current advantage.

Pomeroy Alan Chase George McQuigg, Jr Charleston W. Va Agnes Mee Quigg Marion Ebersbach Chase Ohio

Middleport Social News Notes July Visit Guests

Mrs Mollie Harrington mother of Mrs Howard Williams travels to Columbus to visit sister Mrs Nellie Kaiser then to Buckeye Lake for a week or ten days. Miss Mayme Meredith of Marietta guests of Mrs Lee Ward with club visit. Several: Miss Helen Harbach from Derry Pa and Mrs Edna Hughes from Parkersburg visit Locust Street households. Local families host guests from Huntington Charleton Cincinnati and Pittsburgh over several days.

Middleport Mollie Harrington Howard Williams Pearl Street Columbus Nellie Kaiser Buckeye Lake Mayme Meredith Marietta Lee Ward South Third Avenue Meredith Elizabeth Hartinger Ward Helen Harbach Derry Lera M. Roush Locust Street Roush Edna Hughes Parkersburg Stewart Bull Huntington Frank Guinther James Cowie H. P. Stewart North Second Avenue Pittsburgh Elmer Dent Betty Jessie Lansbury South Second Avenue Dexter Charleston Wilma McGuffin Roscoe Fowler South Fourth Avenue F. S. Wilson Mary Sisson T. A. Riley

Revival begins at Silver Ridge United Brethren Church

Plan Revival near Tuppers Plains starts Monday night July 31 under Rev and Mrs D Vause Snyder with Violet and Amy Snyder from Chillicothe assisting. A string band plays 15 minutes nightly at 8 o’clock as meetings run through August 18 including an all day home coming.

Tuppers Plains Silver Ridge United Brethren Church Belpre Ladies’ Aid Society

Has Birthday Party POMEROY July 27

Pauline Mora celebrated her seventeenth birthday at home near Five Points hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Mora.Friends played lawn games and danced with music by Paul Andrews Norman Rose and George Scott A wiener roast around a fire followed. Guests included Geneva Williams Helen Williamson Rita Rose Elsie Frecker Martha Frecker Kenneth Saiser Ted Scott Miles Cross Paul Andrews Norman Rose and George E Scott.

Elsie Frecker Martha “Frecker Kenneth Saiser Ted Scott Miles 8. Cross Pauline Mora Lloyd E. Niday Earl Knight Bernard Eiselstein Delmar Baum Ronald Bailey Willie Frecker Clara Frecker George Baer Mary Virginia Mora Harold Brown Wilbur Dean Earl E. Frecker Roy Frecker Paul Andrews Norman Rose George E. Scott

Win Scholarship Two Middleport Youths Will Enter Ohio University

Middleport July 27 Two high school graduates from Middleport win scholarships to Ohio University at Athens. William Keith Kincaid son of Mr and Mrs J W Kincaid and James Wiley grandson of Mrs Margaret Jones both from Middleport High School class of 1983 plan to enter in September at the start of fall term.

Middleport Ohio University William Keith Kincaid J. W. Kincaid North Fourth Avenue James Wiley Margaret Jones South Second Avenue Ohio Univsity Dleport High School University At Athens Sepember

Miss Virgie Major Attends Funeral in Addison

Miss Virgie Major of South Sixth Avenue travels to Addison for the funeral of her uncle Alan Darst age 82 who died Monday. She is accompanied by her brother Ernest Major and wife and her mother Mrs Nancy Gregory of Wilkesville.

Middleport Virgie Major South Sixth Avenue Addison Alan 20 Darst Ernest Major Nancy Gregory Wilkesville

Ickes Plans Tight Graft Watch for Public Works Program

Secretary Ickes aims to prevent graft as extensive preparations begin for the 3.3 billion public works program. Louis R. Glavis leads a crack interior force with two naval officers, Capt Harry Collins and E S Nugent, to police contracts across ten regional offices and a flying squadron. Henry M. Waite, Dayton city manager, oversees contract oversight to ensure tight control.

Washington Ickes United States Christ Glavis Louis R. Glavis Interior Department Bureau of Investigation Ballinger Taft Muscle Shoals Gilavis Roosevelt Harry Collins Navy Nugent Gravis Henry M. Waite Dayton

Visit of Charles McDaniels and Family Arrives in Middleport

Charles McDaniels and his two sons from Cincinnati visited Miss Lenore Giles in Toledo at the home of Mrs. L Crary Davis. They then traveled to Middleport with nephews Crazg and Billy Davis to spend the summer with grandparents W A Giles and Mr and Mrs W G Davis. Mrs. McDaniels and her children will stay several days with Miss Giles and W A Giles before returning to Cincinnati.

Middleport Charles McDaniels Cincinnati Lenore Giles L. Crary Davis Toledo Crazg Billy Davis W. A. Giles W. G. Davis

Red Cross Quilt Sale Promotes Local Fundraising

Middleport reports the Red Cross Chapter will raise funds by selling a display quilt shown in the Smith Clothing Store window. The sale aims to support ongoing Red Cross work in the community.

RED Cross Middleport Smith Clothing

Campers at Cheshire house boat stay a week or more

Middleport July 27 Those in camp near Cheshire at the house boat of the Middleport Fishing Club are Mr. and Mrs J B Downing and granddaughters Nancy Singleton and Martha Jane Downing Mr and Mrs C M Hennessy and three daughters Melissa Mary Eunice and Kathryn Siby McCoy and Sara Fisher They plan to stay in camp a week or ten days.

Middleport Cheshire Middleport Fishing Club J. B. Downing Nancy Singleton Martha Jane Downing C. M. Hennesy Melissa Mary Eunice Kathryn Siby McCoy Sara Fisher

Alexander Caldwell Is Honored on Birthday

Alexander Caldwell celebrated his eighty seventh birthday with a surprise party at his Coolville home. A Carthage Township native and former eastern Athens County farmer, he recently retired and moved to Coolville. Attendees included Dr and Mrs J H Caldwell and children Warren. Prof and Mrs Dana G Burna Berea. Frank Caldwell Carthage. Mrs Willard Hemlock Grove. Mr and Mrs W Q South. Mr and Mrs A B Saunders. Mr and Mrs F G Runnion. Mr and Mrs R J Runnion of Coolville. Refreshments were served.

Coolville Alexander Caldwell Caldwell Carthage Township Athens County J. H. Caldwell Warren Dana G. Burna Berea Frank Caldwell Carthage Willard Hemlock Grove W. QO South A. B. Saunders F. G. Runnion R. J. Runnion

Guests at Chauncey Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Forest Spears of Columbus spent the weekend in Chauncey hosted by Mr and Mrs George Wilson and Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer They were joined by their daughter Ruth Spears who returned home with them.

Chauncey Forest Spears Columbus George Wilson Carl Shafer Ruth Spears

Linscott Home Hosts Birthday Anniversary Gathering

The Lin scott residence at Hooper Ridge hosted a family gathering Sunday in Chauncey to celebrate Mrs. Lin scott's birthday anniversary. Attending were numerous Linscott relatives and friends from The Plains Amesville Hooper Ridge Gallipolis Strouds Run and surrounding areas.

Nelsons Return From Muskingum River Trip

Dr and Mrs L D Nelson and children Don Charles Robert and Leta Mae return to The Plains from a week camping and fishing at Stockport on the Muskingum River. Sunday they hosted Mr and Mrs Leslie Coon and children Gene Helen Leslie Jr Jack Norma Jean and Betty of The Plains along with Mr and Mrs Virgil Davis of Athens and Mr and Mrs Robert Hawk of Columbus.

Chauncey L. D. Nelson Don Charles Robert Leta Mae The Plains Stockport Muskingum River Leslie Coon Gene Helen Leslie, Jr Jack Norma Jean Betty Virgil Davis Athens Robert Hawk Columbus

Birthday Party Honors Chauncey Man John Shafer

A Saturday night birthday gathering at John Shafer’s lawn in The Plains honored his birthday anniversary. Attendees included Walter Wharton and family, Flay Channell and daughter Anna Lee of Chauncey, Elmer Bingman of Athens, Guy Brookins and Thelma Jean, and John Shafer’s family.

Chauncey John Shafer the Plains Walter Wharton Flay Channell Anna Lee Elmer Bingman Athens Guy Brookins Thelma Jean

District People and Family News From Chauncey

July 27 report from Chauncey notes Mrs. Etton The Plains visits relatives in Columbus. Charles Linscott The Plains visits his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Glen Linscott in Amesville. Dr and Mrs D W Witham and children Dayne and Jayne of Corning visited Marshal and Mrs Burke Witham. Past Chiefs Club Chauncey meets with Mrs N Harvey. Mrs Eugene Morgan Chauncey announce birth of a six pound daughter at home Sunday. Grandparents Lulu Smith Henry Morgan and great grandmother Mary Mein hart.

Chauncey Etton the Plains Columbus Charles Linscott Glen Linscott Amesville D. W. Witham Dayne Jayne of Corning Marshal Burke Witham Chiefs Club Harvey Ellis Avenue Eugene Morgan Ethel Smith Lulu Smith Henry Morgan Mary Meinhart

Six mines active in Chauncey district today

Six mines operate in Chauncey and surrounding area this day including Hocking Lick Run No 219 No 78 No 107 and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Hocking Lick Run Black Diamond

Bible Class Meets CHAUNCEY July 27

Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ Chauncey met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Edward Minister Ellis Avenue. Mrs. Floyd Nye led the business meeting and devotions were by Mrs. John Shafer.

Chauncey Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church

Beasley Milling Company Picnic Set at Embree Park

Annual outing of the F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Company scheduled Sunday at Embree Park in Pennsville. Floyd Linscott and family of The Plains will attend.

Chauncey F. J. Beasley Milling and Grocery Company Embree Park Pennsville Floyd Linscott and Family the Plains

Haga U B Church Home Coming Set for August Six

The annual home coming of the Haga United Baptist Church is planned for Sunday August 6 with all day services and a basket dinner. Visitors included Mrs Francis Sweeney and children of Annapolis Maryland and others from Bethany Frost Stewart and Athens, with several Parsons and Root family members noted in local gatherings. The barn being built by P P Parsons and his son for Frank Jackson progresses, while Raymond Cook and son visited their daughter Dana Russell.

Haga U. B F P. Parsons Francis Sweeney Annapolis Avis Ladd Bethany Ray E. Root Vern Parsons Nellie Frost Emma Munn Jane Wetherall Stewart Stanly F Bus Akron Gayle Burdette W. Va Millard Brooks Artie Jously Burgh Rita Rose Pauling Mora Oscar Lauber Roy J Son Mildred Kim Foster Laura Barnett Ruth Larkins Kenneth Lawrence Oscar Joe Smith Homer Riley Babcock Belleville Locks William Roe Ephine Byer I. C. Matlack Gayle Burdety Spencer Mary Smith Fannie Coleman Ma Gorrell F 4Son Athens Coleman Clyde Lawrence Artis

Meetings at Bashan School Led by Reverend Halle

The Reverend Halle of Middleport holds meetings at the Bashan School. Guests include L. E. Trussell and daughter Mildred Frank, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Carson Jr. and children, and D. B. Morris visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Tucker. Local residents frequent the community gathering and travel between Oak Grove Racine and Delaware.

Halle Middleport Bashan School L. E. Trussell Mildred Frank H. R. Carson, Jr D. B. Morris H. V. Tucker Mae Pearson Racine Roy Pearson George Hensley Hazael

Local Socials Hit Galipolis and Nearby

A long list of weekend visits and guests from Kananga Columbus Huntington Huntington area towns. Families like Mulford Thompson Haskins Roush and Leis share gatherings with the Burnette Mossman Thompson Grover Shahan and others. News notes mention a funeral, a plant job, and a new Sohio station opening.

Evelyn Lawrence Ashford Kananga Clarence Mulford Walter Alcott Cabin Creek W. Va Frank Stevers James Robinson Columbus R. L. Burnette Edgar Thompson Dorothy and Vere W. E. Thompson Mike Jacobs Gallip G. N. Hawley Jerry Rife Bulaville James Roush O. N. Roush L. J. Reynolds Claude Shahan Gallipolis Juanita Bumgarner Clarence Coughenour L. J. Bumgarner K. B. Hensley Huntington George Mulford Violet Robertson Will Quickle Vinton Merle Collins Donna Jean Eddie Preston Paden City John Neimeye Catherine White Charles White Stanley Haskins Lillie Haskins Darwin Everette Durst Carl Bo Old Ryger Raymond Roush John Gould Poplar Ridge Homer McCarty Ethel Bolin Sons Akron M. A. Clark H. N. Kemp C. E. Long William Gardner

Injuries Reported After Weekend Incident

A fragment describes an incident involving a person visiting John on Sunday and Mrs Leo Kennedy injured Monday when a leg was struck by a pair of something. A physician attended.

Ollercedtes John Leo Kennedy

Also Mentioned on This Page

John Hamilton Chesapeake C. F. Rathburn Evans Monty Kanawha Elberfeld Buick Co Call For & Delivery Service Harry Riggle Wie Ewing Toy and Novelty Dept Cithens Silver Ridge U. B By Raymond Clapper United Press New York England Amy Johnson Mollison James A. Mollison Floyd Bennett Field Atlantic Bridgeport Conn Linscott Hooper Ridge A. M. Linscott Floyd Linscott Clifford Gabriel Lower Plains Cyril Wooley Clyde Kasler Warren Kasler Federal Valley Albert Betz Haskins Richard Jones Gillette Strouds Run Harry Israel Edward Carrol Linscott Harry Keiffer Helen Antie Merle Antle Nelsons Muskin Gum River Bible Mrs. Edward Watt Ferrer Peter Rankin T. R. Hamilton Charles Ogg Nye Harvey Nye J. A. Long Haga Ira Hensley Floyd Adams Albert Pearson Rainbow Road Voile All Ladies’ Millinery Dres
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