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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1930

Page

2

Families Dispute Property Rights in Ohio Court

Two suits filed in Common Pleas Court at Pomeroy. Harvey Leroy Brown seeks divorce from Elia K. Brown on wilful absence. they have three children. Sophia Meier and others sue Belle and Henry Seidenable over trespass, trees planted, fences torn, and a razed building. Meier family seeks restraining order and $500 damages. Temporary restraining order granted pending investigation.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Harvey Leroy Brown Elia K. Brown Sophia Meier Nellie Meier Nellie Wright Belle Henry Seidenable Naylor Meier Seidenable Seidenables Crow

Morning church service to start at 10 20 with Pentecostal Power

The morning service, not the Sunday School service, begins at 10 20. The special sermon titled Pentecostal Power will be delivered. An auto service committee led by Bert Martin will arrange transportation for those who need it, as announced by the pastor.

Pentecostal Auto Service Bert Martin

Eiselstein Loses in Appeal on Dismissal

POMEROY, June 5. The Civil Service Commission of Ohio sustained the removal of A F Eiselstein from the position of superintendent of highways in Meigs County. The commission upheld the order of dismissal issued by the Department of Highways after a hearing in Pomeroy Court House.

Pomeroy Civil Service Commission of Ohio aMeal A. F. Eiselstein Meigs County Civil Service Commission Frank R. Forsythe Robert N. Waid Department of Highways Fred C. Barkhurst Eiselstein A. P. Miller Mr. Eiselstein State Civil Service Commission C. W. Jones

Poolroom Burglary In Rutland Stolen Goods Reported

Burglars broke into George Carter’s poolroom in Rutland Tuesday night taking two flashlights about 3 000 cigarettes other articles and tires from a car in front. The sheriff is pursuing suspects with search warrants issued for several homes.

Rutland George Carter

Don DeWolf Dies in Johnstown After Paralysis

Don DeWolf 78 a former Racine resident died Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Green in Johnstown Pennsylvania from paralysis Four sons Marcellus Cincinnati William Edward and Don Detroit two grandchildren a brother Clark De Wolf a river mate here and two sisters Eva De Wolf Racine and Mrs Joe Bell Pittsburgh survive Burial held in Johnstown yesterday

Racine Don DeWolf Paul Green Johnstown Marcellus Cincinnati William Edward Don Detroit Clark DeWolf Eva DeWolf Joe Bell Pittsburgh

West Mr and Mrs Gregg Begin 2000 Mile Trip

Westville residents Mr and Mrs Charles Gregg and their daughter Miss Virginia left Tuesday for Calantia Nevada to visit Mr Gregg's sister Mrs L S Burt and family. The family plans a 2000 mile motor trip to take about ten days. Mr Gregg takes an enforced vacation after an operation and his physician says a year before he can resume work as an electrician at Hobson.

Middleport Charles Gregg Virginia Calantia Nev

James M. Tracy 85 Dies In Pomeroy Ohio

James M. Tracy 85 died at his nephew E. J. Tracy's home in Meigs County near Pomeroy. A lifelong walker he made weekly river trips to town and walked 12 miles recently. He never married. Funeral at Simpson M E Church Pomeroy Friday at 2 PM burial Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy James M. Tracy E. J. Tracy Meigs County Tracy Simpson M. E Beech Grove Cemetery

Hartingers Begin East Vacation With Maryland Visit

LEAVE FOR EAST MIDDLEPORT June 5. Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Hartinger travel Tuesday to Lusky Chesapeake Bay Maryland to stay two weeks with Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Ward. They plan sight-seeing trips during the vacation and will return together.

East Middleport M. D. Hartinger Lusky Chesapeake Bay H. L. Ward

Middleport Residents Return From Columbus Visits

Miss Virgie Mayor returns to Middleport with her niece Martha Enright after a week in Columbus. Ray and Mrs. Farmer drive to Columbus for a few days with relatives, then return with niece Lucille Mayer, an Ohio State sophomore, as school ends.

Virgie Mayor Columbus Martha Enright Ray Farmer Gordon Gardner Middleport Lucille Mayer Ohio State Rosamond Kathryn Dillard Akron Homer Jones Mark Jones Clarence Sanborn Ohio State University Blanch Nease Dana Hamilton Herman Lohse

Witness Needed in Weed vs Hodge Case

In Middleport, Anna Weed sues Dr. John B. Hodge for 1000 dollars to be paid into the Weed estate. The case stalls due to missing witness B. H. Rawlings. Jury may be dispensed for other cases. jurors except three ill were present. trial resumes Tuesday morning with a Friday docket.

Pomeroy Anna Weed John B. Hodge Middleport Dr. Hodge Weed B. H. Rawlings

All Around Meigs County News Briefs

Downie Brothers circus pays 40 for a county license to show in Middleport on Wednesday. Mar Shain 21 Racine and Wilma Smith 18 Gallipolis issued marriage license in Gallia County. W C Moore Cheshire Township wins 700 verdict against H J Ward insurer over barn fire. Zion Church picnic on Pomeroy Harrisonville Road Sunday June 8 marks 1900th anniversary of Christianity. Meigs County Society in Columbus picnic at Schiller Park Sunday June 15. Gospel tent services begin Friday evening for two weeks announced by Rev Morgan. Mrs Plantz 84 widow of George W Plantz and mother of Wyatt G Plantz ill after icy fall two years ago.

Meigs County Downie Brothers Circus Middleport Gallia County Mar Shain Racine Wilma Smith Gallipolis W. C. Moore Cheshire Township H. J. Ward Zion Church Pomeroy-Harrisonville Meigs County Society Columbus Schiller Park Morgan Enterprise Syracuse U. B Plantz George W. Plantz Wyatt G. Plantz

Young Couple Married in Pomeroy Probate Court

Frank Anderson Young Jr. 22 of Gallipolis and Moretta Woodson Manns 21 of Middleport wed in the Probate Court office in Pomeroy on Wednesday afternoon, officiated by Justice F W Gilmore. Six Ohio State University athletes will compete in the Big Ten meet in Chicago next Thursday, including Ralston Russell, son of Attorney and Mrs. Ralston Russell of Pomeroy, who will enter the high jump.

Frank Anderson Young, Jr Gallipolis Moretta Woodson Manns Middleport Pomeroy Justice F. W. Gilmore Ohio State University Chicago Ralston Russell

Pomeroi Daily Vacation Bible School Opens June 9

The Pomeroi Daily Vacation Bible School begins Monday June 9 with two sessions. The kindergarten meets at Peace Church and the juniors at Simpson M. E. Church each morning at 9 o clock. Children aged 4 to 12 are invited.

Pomeroy Peace Church Simpson M. E

Bankers' Convention Opened In Dayton

In Middleport on June 5 C F Rathburn and W E Russell attend the State Bankers Convention in Dayton. Mrs Rathburn drove from Magnetic Springs and joined her husband in Columbus on his trip to Dayton. The three day gathering began Wednesday.

Bankers Middleport Cc. F. Rathburn W. E. Russell Dayton

Whatsoever Class to Meet Middleport Presbyterian

The Whatsoever Class of the Presbyterian Bible School will meet Friday evening in the church assembly room with the president in charge. This is the last social session until September. Mrs Ben Gabbs is social chairman.

Middleport The Presbyterian Bible School Ben Gabbs

Rally Day Service Plans for 1900th Church Anniversary

Middleport Church of Christ announces a Rally Day service this Sunday to commemorate the 1900th anniversary of its founding, observed on Pentecost following the resurrection of Christ.

Middleport Middleport Church of Christ

Local Boy Camp Near Langsville Report

Four boys Kenneth Entsminger Wallace Bradford Paul Kearnes and Virgil Butcher camp on the Robert McKnight farm beyond Langsville. They set up three tents and are camping in June.

Middleport Kenneth Entsminger Wallace Bradford Paul Kearnes Virgil Butcher Langsville Robert McKnight

Dedicate Building to Theodore Noss at California State Teachers’ College

Mrs. Mary Noss and her daughter Miss Mary Noss attended the dedication of a new building at the California Pa State Teachers College. The ceremony honored Theodore Noss with the naming or dedication, highlighting contributions and campus impact during the event.

Theodore Noss Mary Noss University Terrace Ohio University California, State Teachers’ College California

Dedication Honors Theodore Noss at Ohio University

Mrs. Noss wife of the late Theodore Noss longtime president of the institution for 26 years attended a dedication service where a tablet bearing an inscription by Dean Edwin W. Chub of Ohio University was unveiled. Mrs. Noss spoke briefly as part of the ceremony and was joined by Mrs. Eva G. Scott and Mrs. C. C. Auld of California, sisters of Mrs. Noss, who will remain guests until commencement at Ohio University.

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