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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1930

Page

2

Phyllis Gertrude Chase Weds Harold E Russell in Pomeroy

A wedding ceremony united Phyllis Gertrude Chase and Harold E Russell at the John C Chess residence on Union Avenue Pomeroy. The couple, attended by family, planned a motor trip to Washington DC and Mt. Vernon before settling in Middleport after June 25 at the Dr. Hugg Building.

Pomeroy John Union Avenue Phyllis Gertrude Pomeroy High School Harold E. Russell Shannon Russel Bradbury PF. A. Bright Simpson M. E Church Washington D, C Mt. Vernon Dr. Hugga Middleport Chase Allen Chase Detroit W W. Waters Quy Russell Beatty Gilzalcth ¢ Chass Guy Fussell Meigs County Russells Kroger

Township teachers named meet on crunday

June 7 report from Middlefort notes Philathes women of the Christian Church chaired by Mrs Edgar Aler worth and assisted by Mrs Herbert Fink. The group held its regular meeting on Sunday evening with a serint hour and refreshments served by the hostesses.

Crunday Middlefort Philathes Women of the Christian Church Edgar Alerworth Herbert Fink

Extradition Papers Sought for Wetzel in Huntington Case

Governor Ritchie of Maryland will honor extradition papers from West Virginia to return Charles H. Wetzel former secretary treasurer of the Jackson Building and Loan Association to Huntington for trial. The case is not expected to be reached until near term’s end after Wetzel has been hospitalized in Baltimore. Calvin Taylor dies at 15 in Wellsburg with funeral plans to be held there.

Pomeroy Meigs Albert C Ritchie Maryland West Virginia Charles H. Wetzel Jackson Building & Loan Association Baltimore Huntington

Gain Weight Quickly Promised by Kieffer's Tablets

Advert says thousands seek weight gain and better health. An underweight woman reportedly gained 22 pounds in 27 days using Kieffer's Tablets containing yeast iron and cod liver oil. Promo offers $10 refund if not satisfied after two boxes from Quick's Original Cut Rate Store, 2 W Union St Athens Ohio.

Kieffer Rieffer Quick W. Gnion Otte

DIES IN COLUMBUS Mite Eithne D Stoblisor Succumbs

Word reach ed here today of the death of Msg Elulnne D Robinson at her horse In Columbus early this morning at these of M6 years. Her maiden name was Heyt a well known Cheater townships family. Her husband a Civil War veteran and former sheriff of Meigs County belonged to Custers Red Necktie Brigade. He served two terms as sheriff and was a prominent farmer and Republican. Services will be held here Monday afternoon and burial will be beside her husband Afre Robinson.

Eithne D. Stoblisor Chester Msg Elulnne D. Robinson Columbus Heyt Custer Red Necktie Brigade Meigs County Afre Robinson

Smaller families blamed for decline in Pomeroy population

A Pomeroy resident argues population decline stems from smaller families. He cites 1878 school counts of 2000 children versus 678 now, claiming German Irish and Welsh families once had six to twelve children while later generations have one to none. He shows a photo of a German pioneer family with fourteen grown children to support his point.

Comergy Pomeroy Flo

Son to Graduate at Middleport Amid Family Travel

June graduation plans unfold as Mr and Mrs W I T Gray and Rachelle Wy Va join relatives. The families plan a motor trip to Athens for the baccalaureate service and memorial events at Clio Wellfleet Massachusetts. The article notes several family members, including graduates and travelers, with references to a dangerous boating incident and upcoming junior status for a son in Dorchester.

Middleport WI TL. Gray Rachelle Che Athens Clio Wellfleet Mass Robert Gravnel Jacob Brigham Dorchester West Virginia John Cahoons Gray

Political interest grows in Meige County election field

Meige County tightens as no candidates yet for Ohio state representative with a Republican third candidate in the mix. Democrats likely to field a candidate. Wall Carman and Captain Tom Jones are announced. Sheriff contest expected to be lively among Deputy Welker, Chief Roush, and Fire Chief Tracy, while Cedrick W. Clari faces opposition for prosecuting attorney. June 7 filing period noted.

Meige Thield Ohio Wall Carman Tom, Jones Two Wats Stiff Dubert Welker Politg Dana Roush Tracy ANE pHmariee Cedrick W. Clari Ratstot Russell Pomeroy Wein Piisesters

Logan Minister To Preside at Meeting in Ath en Presbyterian Church

The conference will feature Professor Clark of Marietta Col igo as principal speaker on evangelism at Ath ens Presbyterian Church on Tuesday afternoon and night. Rev. H Geddes will preside at the dinner hosted by The Friendly Society. Local arrangements are led by committee chair W W Coe.

Clark Marietta Coligo Athns Presbyterian Church H. Geddes Presbyterian Church Logan Friendly Society W. W. Coe Athen Gallipolis Middleport Pomeroy Harrisonile Herbardsile Amensville Carthage Melsontide New Tymouth Union Furnace F Oelank Wi W. Coe

Vacation Bible School to Open Tuesday at Central School

Midpleport reports the Pal ly Vacation Bible School will convene Tuesday morning June 11 at the Central School Building. County superintendent Reverend Gfchinger announces 14 days of school five fewer than previously planned. River town.

Midpleport Pally Vacation Bible School Gfchinger

Aged Negress Dies at Middleport Home

Mrs. Sophia Morris 87 a black resident of Pomeroy dies Friday at her Middleport home. Surviving four children from a former marriage Charles Stewart Columbus Bert Laltie Stewart Middleport and Mrs Preston Rutland. A funeral service will be held Sunday at her residence followed by a procession to Olive Wilkesville for services at 2 oclock with Reverend Pickman preaching. Burial at Curry Cemetery.

Meigs County Pomeroy Jacob Buber Val Zimmerman Sd. Torl Hilda Sophia Ammerman J. W. Tulga Rose Lun Martin Fred Edward Jonn Stark Fpitsburgh John ‘Stark Chicage Inte Nunenhamp Gallipolis Charles Huber Som Charles Howard Alfred Albion Montana H. L. Crary Tenth Congressional District Galopelis Crary Russell T. Hare Parla France A Bright Windsor Vermont New York Koester Columbus Verman Bilas College A. Pocahontas Redmen Witliam Windon Rocksacings Ravenswood W Va Tackson County Meres County Pomeroy Bend Atk. Olive Wilkesville Ickman Ché Om the Curry Cemetery

U S 50 Association to Meet Monday in Athens

The U S 50 Association plans a national membership drive at a meeting in Athens Monday. Delegates from cities along the George Washington Highway are expected to attend the session at Hotel Berm starting at 10 o clock.

Alghany Association, Inc Athens

Lawrence County Reports 4970 Population Increase

The census report compiled Saturday in the office of J. W. Roberts shows Lawrence County gaining 4 970 residents across Athens Meigs Lawrence Winter Jackson and Gallia counties. Ten of fourteen townships and all villages and cities show notable increases. The county totals 114 forms according to the census report.

Lawrence County J. W. Roberts Athens Meigs Lawrence Winter Jackson Gallia Villagas Rebork

Club Leaders Set Meeting for Tuesday in Athens

More than 190 officers and tenders of Athens County 4 H Clubs are expected at a conference at the Athens Dirat M. EB. Church Tuesday. The morning program starts at 10 with group sessions and talks by CC Lang of Columbus, Harold Chambers of Hocking County, Thomas Kennard of Vinton County, and George Kreitles of Meigs County. A pot luck noon dinner and lemonade by T. H Solomon are planned, followed by an afternoon program on how.

Athens County Athens Dirat M. EB CC Lang Columbus Harold Chambers Hocking County Thomas Kennard Vinton County IWHL Trenst

Conference Proceedings Mention Wardrobe Tips and Camp Plans

To Apply Measurements to Patterns for Alterations Andra Jacoby How and What To Wear in Dawetyy Maxine Wendall Appearance Dorothy Barker Costa Review Hartlett Jacoby My First 4H Club Camp Evalyn Porter A short talk by Lang Attendants may enjoy a swim at Crystal Pool after the meeting.

Andra Jaccoby Dawetyy Maxine Wendall Dorothy Barker Costa Review

Hobo fatally stabbed after request for dime on West Madison

A hobo was stabbed to death on West Madison Street after asking a pedestrian for a dime. The assailant fled, using a large umbrella as the weapon, and the victim died within minutes.

Chicago Madison Street

Appointed Judge in Monroe County Probate Seat

June 7 Henry Morena of Woodsfield appointed by Governor Cooper to fill Monroe County probate judge vacancy caused by the death of Judge W V Polen. Morena succeeds in filling the post until a successor is named.

Columbus Mur Henry Morena Woodsfield Cooper Monroe County W. VA Polen

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