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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1934

Page

2

Seven Indictments Issued by Meigs County Grand Jury

POMEROY July 27 Special grand jury returned seven true bills with two sealed. Accused include Guy Taylor for breaking and entering at Rawlings Garage Middleport and Ray Lambert for burglary and larceny. Lambert linked to Morrison store break in School Lot June 7 and found with a smoke screen device in Circleville Jail. Pearl Jackson and Kim Walker charged with breaking into Allen Nelson’s garage Rutland Township July 9 for wheat theft. Howard Borham charged for failure to provide for his children. Br Redmond charged with drawing checks without credit for several named entities. Local officers expect Lambert to demand trial. Jackson and Walker identified as wheat sellers. No indictment for Charles Quillen regarding Vogue Shop shoes. EAST LIVERPOOL incident mentions ration applicants breaking doors at central fire station.

Pomeroy Thusday Guy Taylor Rawlings Middleport Ray Lambert Jack Morgan Lambert A. D. Morrison School Lot Carpenter Circleville Morrison Pearl Jackson Kim Walker Allen Nelson Rutland Township Howard Borham Br. Redmond M. Farber C. A. Rice Brooks Walker Nelson Charles Quillen Meigs County Vogue Quillen

Fisher couple begins east coast vacation tour

Middleport reports Mr and Mrs C Fisher leaving on a two week trip visiting Newport News Atlantic City Washington DC New York City and Canada. They plan Niagara Falls return. Their nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Walter Owens will stay in the Fisher home. Also the Middleport Rotary Club holds its annual picnic at Shenang Springs tonight with about fifty attendees.

Fisher Newport News Atlantic City Washington, D. C East New York City Canada Niagara Falls Walter Owens Middleport Rotary Club Shenang Springs Pomeroy-Chester Road

Pomeroy Personal News Highlights And Local Activities

Mrs Catherine Schaefer and Mrs Sophia Fisher departed for Lakeside for several weeks. Miss Agnes McQuigg went to Gettysburg Ohio for a few days with Miss Kathryn Clark. Miss Edith Bowen left for Dayton to visit friends. Mrs Alice Carter returned to Columbus after local visits. Mrs Frank Fugate Sr and Miss Margaret Whipple with Mrs George Sauders and grandson George Vincent left for Pittsburgh for a week with relatives. Annual Magnolia Temple Past Chiefs picnic was held at Shenang Springs. Simpson M E Church Foreign Missionary Society met at Mrs John Seakus home to plan a August 8 picnic at Mrs Charles Ebersbachs Lincoln Hill. Mrs C E Peppies assisted hostess. Kenneth Willoughbys Sunday School class left for Fowler Shumway Camp on Shade River with Mr Willoughby and Rev Lloyd Clarke.

Catherine Schaefer Sophia Fisher Lakeside Agnes McQuigg Gettysburg Ohio Kathryn Clark Edith Bowen Dayton Alice Carter Columbus Frank Fugate Sr Margaret Whipple George Sauders George Vincent Middleport Pittsburgh Magnolia Temple Shenang Springs Foreign Missionary Society Simpson M. E. Church John Seakus Second Street Society Charles Ebersbach Lincoln Hill Mre C E. Peppies Kenneth Willoughby Episcopal Church Fowler-Shumway Shade River Mr. Willoughby Lloyd Clarke

Middleport Briefs Move and Visits Reported

Middleport notes Mr and Mrs Walter Chase relocated Thursday from the Humphrey cottage on South Sixth Avenue to the Gosney house on Railroad Street. Mr and Mrs Ralph Sayre arrived Wednesday to attend the funeral of Mrs George Sayre in Antiquity and were visiting friends that evening. Mrs Liston Sewell of Colorado Springs plans to visit her parents in Bradbury after meeting her mother in Chicago and attending the World’s Fair.

Walter Chase J. N. Humphrey South Sixth Avenue Gosney Railroad Street Ralph Sayre George Sayre Antiquity Sayre Columbus Liston Sewell Colorado Springs Colo Griff Russell

Rules Are Changed Cashing Postal Money Orders

New policy announced by local banks and the post office imposes a charge when cashing postal money orders at offices other than where drawn. The fee equals the original cost of the order, with no charge only at the drawing office. Banks will apply a similar charge.

Pomeroy Middleport

Completion near for Route 7 concrete section

State highway engineers expect the Route 7 concrete pavement near Hobson to be finished by Aug 1. The 1.51 mile project includes two 10 foot-wide strips and a 2 foot roadway now open. It eliminates sharp curves harming drivers and precedes work to pave a short 811.6 foot section near Middleport after completion.

Pomeroy Hobson Middleport Corporation

Meeting the Highest Requirement Sermon in Pomeroy

The Simpson Methodist Church will host a morning sermon on meeting the highest requirement by Rev. T. E. Maneas. There is no service in the evening, and Sunday School begins at 9 o'clock.

Ohio Will Elect Two Congressmen at Large

Dr. J. F. Conrad, a Republican candidate, says 50 percent of Ohio voters are unsure what a congressman at large is. He explains the 1930 census grants Ohio two more representatives, elected at large by statewide vote rather than by new districts.

Ohio Pomeroy J. F. Conrad Dr. Conrad Conrad

Dry Well in Kansas Overflowing

In Waldo Kansas a 50 foot farm well on George Balm’s property, nearly dry a month ago due to drought, has now risen and is running over the top continually. He and neighbors cannot explain the phenomenon.

Kansas Waldo Kas George Balm

Local notes on Middleport residents abroad and illness

Middleport locals report Mrs Dea Hayes returning from Columbus after visiting her brother R C Meadows. Frank Booth with his daughter Mrs Lera Rovush left for Bucyrus. Mr and Mrs C R Battin and son visit relatives in Killarney WV then return for school opening. Muril Ward of Pittsburgh and sons John and William attend for their father Roy Ward's critical illness in Kentucky. Elizabeth Moore, daughter of Mrs Nan Moore, suffers asthma after a Sprigg trip. plans to seek Michigan care.

Hemlock Grange Picnic at Smith Grove July 28

The Hemlock Grange annual picnic is set for Saturday July 28 at Smith Grove with a basket dinner at noon. Refreshments, a program of interest, a ball game, stunts and contests will be offered and the event is open to the public.

Pomeroy Hemlock Grange Smith Grove the Grove

Syracuse Beach Emerges As Southern Ohio Resort Hub

Syracuse bathing beach draws crowds as a popular picnic and leisure spot in Southern Ohio. Local groups including McBee Binder Co employees and the District Association of Hospital Nurses, plus Ohio University units, held picnics. Residents like Miss Teckla Hess and families traveled to Columbus for Nazarene Church camp meetings. others visited relatives or hosted guests at home.

Syracuse Ohio McBee Binder Co District Association of Hospital Athens Marietta Gallipolis Pomeroy Faculty of Ohio University Training Department Women’s Faculty Club Ohio University

Grand Jury Set For One Day in Athens County

A one day Athens County grand jury session will be held next Tuesday. Attorney John W. Botig announced the session, focusing on jail related cases, some of which have lasted for several weeks.

Athens County John W. Botig

Boy Scout Troupe Plans Sal Swim Event

A Sal City Boy Scout troupe announced a swim event today with 20 scouts participating. The gathering aims to promote fitness and fellowship among members and local supporters attended by troop leaders.

Linger

No Mussolini Manage Love

Italian immigrant in St Joseph learns he can ask to marry after romance sparks with John Schuder reporting his plans for Cupid like union plans and a hopeful engagement in a casual local note.

ST. Joseph Sam John Schuder

Expect Checks Soon Old Age Pension Payments Wil Be Here After Aug. 1

George Childs, clerk of the pension board, said accepted applications will not yield checks until after August 1. He noted many inquiries despite prior notices and recalled an early morning visitor pressing for updates on his pension status.

Pomeroy George Childs The Pension Board Childs

Racine Native Homer Inman Dies After Illness

Homer Inman aged 68 died at his Racine home after an extended illness. A lifelong resident, he will be buried in Sutton Cemetery after a Saturday funeral. Also in Syracuse Mrs. N C Cook claims a rare antique Noahs Ark print as an unmatched artifact.

Racine Homer Inman Sutton Cemetery Syracuse N. C. Cook

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