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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1930

Page

2

Curtis Reed Dies Early Sunday in Pomeroy

Curtis D Reed 8 a prominent Pomeroy druggist died at 6 a m Sunday in Gallipolis Hotter Hospital after a long decline in health. He and his wife spent last winter in Florida hoping for relief. He was the oldest druggist in southeastern Ohio in service and worked with his father Darrul Reed in Court Street shop until recently. He invented a pill preservation method and remained a local fixture with a long family history in the trade. He is survived by his wife Mrs Bertie McElhinney a daughter and several relatives. His body was moved to be prepared for burial. no funeral plans announced.

Pomeroy Curtle D. Reed Promeer Drusgist of Gallipolis Florida Reed Ohio Darrul Reed Court Street Southeastern Ohio Bertie McElhinney John ©. McEthinney Middleport Virginia Geogiein W. F . Reed Farmers Bank and Savings Company Helen Turbail Thomas Turnbull Tom Geos Finsterwald

Auto Hits Child Ohio Senator's Wed Pomeroy

Friends announce the marriage of Thomas Elder, 22, Ohio County W Va, and Louise Fargeant, 21, of Middleport. The couple, both students at Ohio University, Athens, were to Charleston to be married, with plans for Virginia before their return in a few days.

Ohio Sensons Pomeroy Thomas Elder Ohio County W. Va Louise Fargeant Middleport Inis Charleston Ohio University Athens

Wedding Bells and Crashes Dot June Pomeroy News

A June Pomeroy column reports a highway accident near Hobson injuring 12 year old Mary Les, blamed on a tourist driver Gertrude Fisher from Washington. Investigations found the car skidded after brakes were set. the girl was treated at a hospital. The page also notes four marriage licenses issued, details of local weddings, and a crash in which Frances Palmer of Pomeroy was injured when a cow was struck near a road.

Pomeroy Calleo Hobson Mary Les Gertude Fisher Washington Coors Sunde Aonga Jenkins Bradbury Joseph Wells I Selatives Friedss Long Bottom Nesta Soter Lorener Concresaman Jen Mat- Nether

TOM TERRELL KILLED AS AUTO HITS POLE POMEROY

A Sunday morning crash on the new highway along the riverfront near Pomeroy killed Tom Terrell, 44, instantly after his car struck a utility pole. Co-driver De Wees was seriously injured, and Cal Stn Smith also suffered injuries. Smith was reportedly driving a coach near the pole when the wreck occurred. Coroner and sheriff pursued leads as investigators questioned De Weese and Smith. Terrell’s body was taken to the morgue for burial preparations. he had two children with Vermont Brown, though they were estranged.

Pomeroy Toa den Tora Terrel Tom DeWees Calstn Smith Smiths Macaims Smith Charles Smith Denah Horton Jane Rat San Pussell OH Ceing Depet Kerra Run Sherrie Wiktock DeWeese Cantog Tervell Vermont Brown

Horton Couple Quietly Marks Sixty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Capt and Mrs BH M Horton observed their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary at the old family home in Pomeroy June 2. Family members attended and friends joined a morning ceremony before a steamboat trip. The couple remain in good health and have lived at their home since their wedding.

Pomeroy Abs M Horton Suoda Fam

Horton Family River Trip Planned From Pomeroy

Elean Horton travels from Detroit to visit relatives and revisit Portrox Bend and her girlhood sightings. Norman Horton of Elkhart to join for a river trip through Kanawha Valley, stopping at Pomeroy Bend with descendants of local notable families and recounting early local bicycle history and spills from a 64 inch bicycle.

Pomeroy Eleanor Horton Ie Detroit Portrox Bend Dorrins Hills Ils Wick Norman Hormon Elkhart Ind Ical Horton Chaneson Kanawha Norman Horton Pomeroy Bend Eugene Long Tom Crota Tom Coburn Sesbohm Hess Scotth McQuire

Injured in Fall in Rutland Honors Veterans

In Rutland on Decoration Day 91 year old Mrs Mary Hawkins fell at her home while placing American flags for honored veterans. She suffered a fracture in her left arm above the wrist. Hawkins had long displayed flags in front of her house for patriotism. Her first husband Henry McCormick died 52 years ago and her second husband Reu ten Hawkins, died many years ago.

Rutland Mary Hawkins Dlamlarks Hustanda Hawkins Henry McCormick Reuten Hawkins

Visit to Middleport Brings Evacuees and Relatives

June 2 report from Los Avar es Calif recounts people living in Memo Davant and her mother Mrs Root with brother HF S and Cress Root and their families visiting Middleport during a duty assignment.

Middleport Guy Duty Los Avares Calif Davant Tusil Wrs Root HF. S Cress Root Chauncey Misa Sarah Jones Paul Jones James Jones Runics Dorothy James Booth Paint Chauncey Bungay Mary Meinhart

Decora tion visitors frequent Middleport area

A long list of visitors and relatives frequented Middleport over the Decora tion season. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wyatt and their Columbus home, Mrs. Flora Talbott visiting John Knopp, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Russell Abron, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Saunders, and many others from Columbus Sprigg W Va Prospect Wellton Huntington and Akron. The article notes short stays, family visits, and travel between Middleport Columbus and surrounding towns.

Middleport Gene Wyatt Tatler Brr B. F Fultz Columbus Emmons Mace L. E. Saunders Flora Talbott John Ale B. Stout Barbara Tom Russell Abron Lawrence Spooner Paul C. Jones Sprigg W. Va Mo. c. E Washington Lore Naor Florence Ashergon Prospect Anna Knopp Jama Ted Richards Wellton Judson Doy Duson Mita MeHaley Herb Chambers Oo- Airs J. W. Byers Edger Emin Clara Pauline Mrr W. C. Major Jat James Strp Herbe Chambers Chambers Mes T. N Curtis Marietty Willis Aleshire Worthington Deniee Dowster Malcolm Rose Jud Milner Pete Feeney Huntington Alan Fultz Birs Mra RY Cualitz Chifeared Rai Dorothy Birs Fultzs Paul Hoffmin H C Russell Toledo C. H. Horden Horden FH Horden G H Stansbury Herb Powell Akron Charls Wagner, Jr Hot Thenins Theo Wilson Heshand Myoter Delaware Mie Olle Wesky Ned

Plains Grads Hold Alumni Banquet at Chauncey

The Chauncey alumni banquet for the class years ended with a three course dinner served by Home Economics students under Miss Beryl Cons. Highlights included toasts by several alumni, officers elected for the Alumni Association, and remarks by faculty members Supt. Alex Hoot, Herman Humphrey, and Miss Lucy Evans. Additional visitors included Sarah Jones and Paul Jones with relatives from Booth Paint.

Chauncey Parsons Fassing Alumni Association Plaine Home Economica Department Misa Beryl Cons Mim Wrederica Nida Tomstmaster Getnica Humphrey Joe Charney Gaye McDonald George Stalder Tom Fitzer Tomin Supl Alex Hoot Herman Humphrey Lucy

Mary Haynes 87 Dies At Home In Chauncey

Chauncey May 2 Mrs Mary Six Haynes 87 widow of John W Hayter died at home Saturday night after months of failing health Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at the M E Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Survived by son Sidney Haynes daughter Mrs Clara Graham and several grandchildren also by two brothers Douz Six and Wallace Six all of Chauncey The family had lived in Chauncey 20 years Also mentioned are other local notices including lawyer D M Talford Linn and neighbors attending Memorial Day events

Chauncey Mary Six Haynes Haynes John W Hayter M. EB Tarial Greetlawn Mr. Haynes Sidney Haynes Mra Bars Mulchingreard William Mutchmore Mass Amy Stvtchmere Laigan Bere Bradfield Lestie Bradfield Dorothy Ann Athen Lala Kverts Gwendolyn Andrews Dayton Roy Andrews William Hutchinson Boomer W. Va Charles Tipple Mea Steve Johnson Ted Tipple Marietta William Myrra Baby Thie City Nelsonville Chaun~ Oo

Group from Chauncey visits Old Man's Cave picnic

A Chauncey party drove to Old Man's Cave on Sunday for a picnic. Attendees included Eleanor Minister, Father Fiske, Sarah Thomas, Ann Thomas, Mary Guerrs, Ruth Gardner, Margaret golhnsten, Elizabeth Kagzonys, Ruth Yiske, Kathryn McDanet, and many others led by Ruth Thomas, Mary Louis Tiske, Charles Minister, Frank McDaniel, Lloyd Thomas, Joe Guerre, Dale Varner, Carroll Tippett, Low ell Koons Coe Daugherty, Harold Brown, Ebert Minister, Neil Tippett and Carl Gardner.

Chaunckey Chauncey Jta Old Man's Cave Eleanor Minister Father Fiske Sarah Thomas Ann Thomas Mary Guerrs Ruth Gardner Margaretgolhnsten Elizabeth Kagzonys

Blues Ahead Chancey Contest Ends With Blues Lead

June 2 at Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Channery the Rinse Division won by 46 points over the Blues led by Misa Jennetta Palmer. Mrs Carl Shatter’s aide team lost. Banquet for winners hosted by the losing side. Also Chauncey group meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Charles Sweeney home with Floya Wyena as program leader.

Chagncey Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Channery Misa Jennetta Palmer Way Divte Mon Blusa Carl Shatter inHlba Mey Chauncey Clase Church of Christ Chauncey Mre Charles Sweeney Mound Street Floya Wyena Guy Brookine

Training conference for Meigs County teachers begins

The Meigs County Dair Vacation Bible School training conference opens at the Presbyterian Church Arvetod with Rev. A R Star and Mrs Robert Schrader leading sessions. Talks by William Thompson and Brien Tiley follow. A public meeting tonight aims to boost religious training for boys and girls. tomorrow includes hymn, prayers, and craftwork sessions led by Rev James Stamm and others. Billy Ireland visits Pomeroy for the fish fry before returning to Columbus.

Pomeboy Meigs County Dair Meres County Presbyterian Church Arve Tod A R Stara Guet Robert Schrader de Pies IL Gardnér Trad Rica Res Nwn Wiliam Z Thompson Bianehn Merys Ray C. HL Elchinger Thompson Sharpe Jamea C Stamm Moéely

Pair Robbed in Athens Streetholdup At 11 Saturday Night

Two unmasked robbers robbed Mr and Mrs F F Dinsmore on Fern Street Athens at about 11 o'clock Saturday night. They wore hats and tobepats and escaped with $60. The couple was walking when the incident occurred in front of a home.

F F. Dinsmore Athens Fern Street

Graf Zeppelin Ready For Final Leg To Friedrichshafen

In Lakehurst New Jersey on June 2 the Graf Zeppelin stood ready in the Naval air Station hangar for a final leg of its pioneering three–continent flight. Dr Huse Eckener plans a 16 o'clock departure toward Friedrichshafen Germany, ending a 12900 mile voyage begun weeks ago over the Atlantic, Brazil, and the United States. Eckener will then launch a trio of northern cruises including to Tromso and Spitzbergen in July as part of ongoing airship explorations.

Lakehurst X. J Naval Air Station Huse Eckener Friedrichshafen Germany Brazil United Stare Graf Echenerr Bhatttle Ecktener .Us Fromost Norway Spitzberern Turd North Pole Feeland

Frank Bolton Hurt In Machine Crash

Frank Bolton of Albany sustained a fractured kneecap and minor bruises in a Sunday afternoon automobile crash on the Athens Fomeroy road. He was taken to Shetlers Arms Hospital and released Monday. The collision occurred as Bolton attempted to pass and struck an oncoming car. other occupants were not learned but believed injured.

Bolton Albany Athens-Fomeroy Hoad Shetterlos Arms Hospital Herve

License sales show May vehicle plates and county distribution

State report by Athens district deputy commissioner shows 73 passenger car plates sold for 3413, 17 truck licenses for 7619, two passenger licenses to Southeast Ohio Motor Club for 20, and three true licenses for 1.60. Seven license plates were sold for 2.50 to out of county owners. Meigs, Morgan, Washington, and Vinton counties each received licenses. one passenger license ceased to a Vinton County resident.

David Johnan Athens Jornson Out of i County Meigs County Morgan County Washington County Vinton

Re-elect Mrs Scott President of P T A

Mrs Scott was reelected president of the West Parent-Teacher Association at the final meeting held Thursday night. Earl Ator was elected vice president and WW Robert Harvey secretary-treasurer. Music was provided by the pupils of the first through fourth grades under Helen Cross.

Freeman Scott West Mt Final Messange West Ste Earl Ator Robert Harvey Helen Cross

Cooling beverages for quick summer refreshments

The text suggests keeping tea in the refrigerator as a base for cold drinks in summer. Mixing with juices or a dash of mint and serving with boxed wafers is recommended to help guests feel welcome at a moment's notice.

Reifrigerator I Trust

Orange Brand Tonic Promises Blood Cleansing Rheumatism Cure

An advertised tonic claims to cure rheumatism by cleansing and enriching the blood with herbs and tonics. It touts relief after several bottles and Nugget laxative tablets, crediting Walter C. Wolts of Wellshtte with dramatic personal improvement. Distributed by Sasha Drug Store and other druggists.

Walter C Wolts Wellshitte Otto Sasha Drug Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Surr Corenes Curtis Reed Mary Lee Hox Pita Tom Terrell Tom DeWeese Calvin Smith Capt Vis. H Horton Thanor Horton Brother Cincinnati Hart Millfield Plains Grads M. E. Church M—Talfourd P. Linn Linn Wastrastes Kenyon College Wed Cut Waite and Line Chacscey Chaun Cey BLUES Forest Rose Lodge U S Gregory Chicago Western Telesion Corporation Cuero Big Prebrieran Tedes Billy Ireland Columbus Dispatch Hugh Culloden Pothers Siewey Land Lem Street BAYER Graf Toleate In Eckener Ikceland Frank Bolton C. D. Shafer Company Brouzha Scott Home Telephone Co Ioan the Mutual Home and Savings Association Déit Horme- United Stores Rn 3 Boastey ‘Milting & Grotery On, Distributors The Athens County Savings & Loan Co Lostre Bldg F. E. Goldsberry Itha
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