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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1931

Page

4

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The readable fragment notes a group with ten winged figures and a location hint. Details are fragmentary and unclear, but the item seems to describe a scene or procession with notable wings and a point of origin.

Pomeroy Council weighs paying motorcycle police officer

Council in secret session discussed legal means to compensate Dana Roush for serving as motorcycle policeman while drawing marshal salary. Proposed plan would raise the marshal’s pay to cover double duties. Next meeting Friday to decide. Fire bills totalled 8 pounds and May payroll was 20.60 dollars with a warning to curb spending as funds run low. Hess reported 39.40 dollars in fines and licenses.

Pomeroy Pomeroy! Council Dana Roush Council Avor Hess

Come From Hawaii Captain And Mrs Hull To Spend Time In States

Mrs J Edwin Hull Lucile Davis and Captain Hull arrived in Middleport to visit family before heading to Camp Benning Georgia where he will be stationed. They previously left Schofield Barracks Hawaii after three years and arrived in California two weeks ago aboard the Cambrai. In Hawaii they were honored with farewell flowers and gifts as they depart for new duty. Nearby, relatives from Columbus Crooksville and Bradbury gathered for Memorial Day services at Middleport and Cheshire Cemeteries in memory of Eli Russell and their parents.

J. FB. Hutt States Middleport J. Edwin Hull Lucile Davis Nd T. H. Davis Hull Greenfield Hulls California Cambrai Schofield Barracks Hawaii Captain Hull Old Home Robert Russell Cuyahoga Falla S. James G. Russell Columbus George A. Russell Crooksville Lizzie Moore J . Cora Nelson Bertha Rus Charlotte Smith Bradbury Cheshire G. B. Waddell Gallipolia Thers J. A Billy Horden Charleston Horden C. W. Boyd Fauline Shank J. A. Blakely Formenta A. M. McAlister Sewickly Barbara C. R. Comer Huntington Medisy Portsmouth Clayton E. Craftana Akron Jones-Hirsch Cable Craft E. J. Cable Ad Dean Ida Jewett Etta Young W. C. Bean Hebbardaville Genevieve Dixon Carbon Hill Friemda Misa Mayme Keplar James Hallett C. G. Mulligan Dana Baer Linder Davis Betlah Baer Minersville Ohio Ray Latta Thre Corning Harry Betts Smithfield

Mrs Eastman Ill Matron Of Children's Home

Mrs Harvey Eastman matron at the Pomeroy Children's Home was reported in serious condition with pneumonia after a winter scarlet fever outbreak. She attended Memorial Day services and worsened Sunday. doctors from Gallipolis were consulted.

Children's Home Pomeroy Harvey , Eastman Beech Grove Holzer Gallipolis

Columbia Centralized School System Shown in Meiga County

Pomeroy June 3 Columbia Township claims the distinction as the only Meiga County township with all schools centralized in one group of buildings. The Carpenter location houses the merged six country schools and employs four teachers.

Pomeroy Columbia Township Meiga County Carpenter

Pomeroy High Alumni Adopt New School Song

At the Pomeroy High School Alumni Association meeting in Middleport on June 2, the group unanimously adopted a new song titled POMEROY HIGH. Composed by Mrs. E G Probst using the Carmen Ohio tune, the piece mirrors nostalgia for school days and honors teachers and alumni.

Middleport Pomeroy High Sao E G. Probst Sarah Davis) Claas Pomeroy High School Carmen Ohio

Great Frost of June 1859 Visited Meigs County

Pomeroy residents recall a Sunday morning frost dated June 5 1859 that wiped out crops with wheat nearly ready corn knocked back and potatoes frozen. Elders note this spring resembles that disaster but expect no repetition.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Mrs Wham Fields Dies In Ohio Transfer To New Haven

Mrs Wham Fields 58 a former resident of Syracuse died Monday morning in Bellefontaine Ohio. The body will be brought to her sister Mrs Van Johnson’s home this evening. It will be taken to New Haven for funeral services at the church with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Syracuse Wham Fields Bellefontaine van Johnson New Haven Odd Fellows Cemetery

POMEROY Merchant Stricken Dies at 73

Thomas W. Musser 73 merchant of Reddinger Corner Zion near Pomeroy and Harrisonville died suddenly after paralysis struck him Sunday morning following a healthy visit to Pomeroy last Friday. Prominent Meigs County citizen and former infirmary superintendent, he owned a farm where his only son lives. wife survives. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Pomeroy Thomas W. Musser Reddinger Corner Zion Harrisonville Musser Meigs County Infirmary

County Commission Approves Bridge and Road Projects

Pomery June 2 County commissioners met with citizens over road improvements but funds limited. They authorized repair of a bridge near Walter Shields home Letart Township and an 800 appropriation for Rainbow Ridge road grading with Lebanon Township sharing costs. Completion will link three townships. An additional 195 was set aside for a small Lebanon Township bridge.

Pomeroy Melga County Walter Shields Letart Rainbow Ridge Lebanon Township

Brothers in bloody feud end at county line

Three Lewis brothers and a young woman fought over affection leading to injuries and jailings. The fray near the Gallia County line triggered jurisdiction disputes between Meigs and Gallia counties. Harry Lewis was badly injured. William and Charley were handed to Gallia deputies. Mabel Jeffers released. Murrell Millican named as a witness.

Pomeroy Meigs Gallia Harry Will Charney Lewis Ad Mabel Jeffers West Virginia Lt 36 Gallipolis Tracy Mabel Jeffers Titus Gallia County William Charley Lewis Milliran

Middleport Woman Dies After Illness in Hebron

Mrs Earl Lee once Hazel Tucker, sister to Rue Tucker Insa, dies at her Hebron home after long illness. Survived by husband and five children. Funeral in Harrisonville Wednesday at 2 PM with burial nearby. Parents Fred Tuckerman and wife live in Dexter. siblings Emmett Hull, Harry Walter live in Ohio. Relatives from Middleport to attend.

Middleport Earl Lee Hazel Tuckerman Dexter Rue Tucker- Insa Hebron Harrisonville Mra Juccia Soma Fred Tuckerman Rue Tuckerman Hyves Emmett Hull Harry Waltera Ohio

Sudden Death of Eiacil Curtis in Columbus

Eiacil Curtis a 45 year old former Middleport resident died suddenly Monday morning at his mother's home in Columbus. He is survived by his wife son Wilbur his mother Mrs Cora Curtis and Mrs Judson C Boley all of Columbus. Burial will be in Hill Cemetery Middleport. Burial time not announced.

Middleport Eiacil Curtis Columbus Curtis Wilbur Cora Curtis Judson C. Boley Hill Cemetery Ernest Burton William Burton Berns

Community Notes From Columbus to Middleport Families

Local residents from Columbus to Middleport are listed in a weekend roundup. Families visit relatives, travel for gatherings, and update on health. Many names include Clare Be daughter Carla, C W Snider improving, Mrs McEhinnny, L B Saunders, Daisy Lut Bransbury, Dwight Frasier, Walter Childs, Rosa Peters, P L Clancy, Mary Cole, Jessie Johnston, Frank Brumley, Charles Arbauch, Leo Chiflie, Norman Busazetl, Russell family, August Huber, Clara Larson, MOA White, Robert Barnes, The Hubers, Norma Jean Siders, and George Gideon.

Mra C. WW Clare Carla Columbus Mra. Clancy Misa Mary Cole Middleport Jessie Johnston Betty Arthur Boice Calimbua Frank Brumiey Toleio Charles Arbauch West Cottage Mra Wit White George Sauer Jr Mrr Leo Chiftie Virginian Maiden W. Va Norman Busazetl Dallas Tews Russell Norman Lewis Moore Columbia Pomeroy Toussell Ohto August Huber Clera Larson Moa. White Robert Barnes Delaware Larson Menden Utah Misa the Huber Mise Huber WK. Barnes Frank Siders Mixa Norma Jean Columbua George Gideon Middle-port Jennings Siders Gladya Dorothy George Siders Autte Higginbotham Carrie Belle ‘Farewell Akron George Riders

Nelsonville Resident Dies After Heart Attack

Prena Siddie 64 died suddenly Monday at his Poplar Street home after a heart attack. A longtime Nelsonville resident, he worked at Hocking Mine about a year ago and had been in failing health. Survived by brother William Siddie and sister Edith Deer. Funeral arrangements not yet set. Local notices include the Pocahonta degree group meeting Wednesday and various personal mentions from nearby towns.

Nelsonville Prena Tish) Siddie Poplar Street Siddie Hocking Mine Alice Iifo Tong Christian Church Order of Red Men Wiliam Siddle Edith Deer Atlasburg

Nelsonville and vicinity social notes and ads

Local society and locals column lists visitors and travels around Nelsonville and nearby areas. Names include Roy Sayers visiting Columbus, Karl Moler family, Manley Wolfe from Coumbia, the Titon family of Cambridge visiting relatives, Gadbury and wife from Buckeye Lake area, Barry Sayler and daughter Mary Katherine from Cleveland visiting Celands, and several others visiting relatives or returning from Columbus and Pittsburgh. Also notes a hospital transfer and medical treatment for George Tune and Sharp’s return from Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus.

Roy Sayers Columbus Karl Moler Com. Charles Akras Manley Wolfe Coumbua Meewane Wolfe Carl Titon Cambridge Tittwo A. N. Figgine W. Gadbury Waller Buckeye Hake Barry Sayler Mary Kathering Cleveland Fred Marah Columus Chenda Emmatt Preston Betty Loa Silvina Jamea Beard Fayelle Breet Ars Wil Burdette Muth Sone Hay Veryl Columbus Farben Tirdette Pitraburgh Pitraburgh: Pa, Me and Mra Burdette Albany Mra Lowell Chase Jerneyville Atra Kath Hagkeri Cohumbua Stela Tiinman Won

Officials To Confer on Power Line Problem Here

Neldonville residents hear on site issues raised by Southern Ohio Electric Company Ohio Bell Telephone Company and city utilities committee. Officials discuss temporary restraining order and line relocation to prevent danger and ensure consumer protection.

Neldonville Southern Ohlo Elatiny Company Ohl Bell Telesphote Company Fmbie Uaties Commission Onia Nasord W. Hickman Serice Directorsiinett Coal Onief Roy Mage Evity Wiooiter Vance Nate Rohition Aa & Posu Proate Counen Hickiman Joseph Hannas W. U. Bartee G. W. Pearce Walter Keating Byron Phillips Southern Glue Electric Company J. Bo Boston Generalon Ro oHe Ohio Bell Telephone Company Uthey Fiat Menape Telephone Company Connell Hynes Conmission Toephone Ohio Aleetric Comepany Frotem W. I. Barioe He. FO Beard Counce Hickman Coudell Vecine Byron Phipaan Flment Water World

Pretty Home Wedding Unites Louing Cable Jones and Frederick Hirach

In Nelsonville the Cable home on Columbus Street hosted a home wedding for Louing Cable Jones of Columbus and Frederick Leonard Hirach, with Rev John Lloyd Evans officiating at 6:00 PM. The ceremony featured a bay window altar of terna and pink peonies, attendants Mia Clayton Cratte and Stewart Hirach, and Charles Vouton at the organ.

Louing Cable Jones Columbus Hitech Nelsonville Cable Columbus Street Cobmbus E. J. Cable Frederick Leonard Hirach John Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Nying Room Arrotee Yuen Mia Domes Mia Clayton I. Cratte Aderon Ag Intron Stewart Hirch Gromm Charles Vouton Lohengrin Valery Edam Reiting

Mrs Ralph B Plans Party for Spackeon Oable Home

A wedding reception crowd gathered as the bride’s parents hosted a luncheon at their home in Columbus. Attendees included Mrs Frederick Lestant and Mrs Ralph of Str W J Jews, plus other guests from Toronto and neighboring areas. The couple anticipates moving into a bridal apartment soon after the two week celebration.

Ralph B Frederick Lestant Ralph W. J. Jews Stewart Mirch Comninuel BR Clayton B. Crafte Saveh Cable X Oven Mas Louise Jone Toronto Nev Mra Jobane Chirtes EL Posten Bride Blah South Columane Belde

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pomeroy Bend A. Bartley Picphone Jour Tig Marsh Trony Roush Mrs. Eastman L. Peoples United States Grand Jury Fumbus John Moore George McDaniel Elizabeth Dorothy Curry R. G. Webster Meigs County Common Pleas Court State Highway Department John E. Lyons John Flood Pomroy Hiselstein George Eigelstein Warden Seldenable Meigs Couny Bill Holt David Terrell Jersey John Black Leading Reek Norris Letart Falls Sarah Catherine Norris Philips Norris Pomeroy High Welkin Sarah Davis Probst Mrs. Fields Rome Slater Add Thomas Munser Commission Eseil Curtis Passea St Iome Granville C. F. Rathburn Daughters of the American Revolution O. R. Faris Rathburn R. P. Skinner R. C. McNaight Presm Siddie Degree of Pocahonta Battie Weekley Thor Gadbury Electric Nelsonville and Vicinity WH. Bartlett STAFE Electric and Phone Company City Misa Virginia Philipps Byron Philippa Margaret Murphy St. Andrew's Catholic Church Mica Mary Murphys Cinematir Tories Columbie Katherine Griffin Portamouth John Clifton Agnes Athens Sra OC Cutferd Marcelline Frances Raymond Clifford Ste. Mary Bucaw Tgustian Burns Mary Dowdell Richart Prank Dowdell Charles Will Murphy Jim Thie Dugan Murray City Schraeder Mrv Martina Thoocter Qrville Leonard Newman Warner Rawlings Hemlock North Durward North Penest Ainaa Alles Harry Stearn Ver den Columbirt Mise Gladys Nanna Por Chinton Ter Pister Tom Withers Herbert Swingte Rvdivin Nanna Mind Mary Sharp Cohimittis Thobert Carey Celimbag Franti Anderson Margaret Johnson Calumbua Ciford Walthen Cahiminin Fermiata Vernk Andersen V. Hanna Mabel Johncens Lancaster Apent C. A. Blaver Delownate Buuday Miex Lilian WR. Tater Maintington Wo Va Apen Mina Stover Mra Clifford Wallace Frank Anderson New Straitsville Willam Attis Columbun Moma Mraund Clifford Sander Mond Carl Hartley Ehile Dirre Mist Muriel Gilibert Coalumbun Relatves Wiaes Fane OI ATHENS _NELSONVILLE Glouster the Cline Pharmacy Co Robert Cemune C. A Mitchet Margaret Benton Harber Flen Thomas Biles Jim Prince Charming Ellen Eyas Eilen Abe Seos Jin Avery Bear Aston
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