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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1931

Page

2

Catherine Sauvage 73 dies after hospital operation

Mrs Catherine Sauvage 73 formerly Young died Tuesday morning after a surgical operation at Grant Hospital. She went to Con Formicus to be with her daughter Mrs H E Hoagland and later died in hospital. She leaves three daughters and one son Dr Edward Sauvage. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Widdleport Catherine Sauvage Con Formicus H. E. Hoagland Grant Hospital Middleport H. H. Hoagland

Suit Filed Over Book Account Amid Sanborn Dispute

Pomeroy June 10 The non suit of Rodney J Sanborn against Oscar E Sanborn administrator of the estate of Callie E Sanborn died Nov 1 1928 was refuted in a new form by attorneys for the plaintiff The suit claims $645 is due for money supplied to his mother plus other items and involves a book account. Many local items follow including notes on visits and travel of residents to New Salem Nitro and Charleston with hospital and family news.

Pomeroy George Foss William Foss Gallipolis Racine Elmer Scogls Foss Brukes Rodney J. Sanborn Oscar E. Sanborn Callie E. Sanborn Middleport J. T. Telia W. Peoples DA & Book

Queen Esther Group Elects Officers for Next Year

Mrs B R Harris led the Queen Esther group of missionary girls at a meeting in Middleport with 18 members present. New officers were elected: Josephine Minish president Ruth McCillum vice president Evelyn Ross recording secretary Mary Jane Scott corresponding secretary Frances Pulling treasurer Mary E Wiennessey plane Ist and Clara Louise Smith mite box secretary. The July meeting is set for June 13 at Heath Memorial Church Assembly Room with speaker Mrs D B Green from Athens.

Queen Esther Group Athens Middlepory BR. W. Harris Missionary Girla Girla Josephine Minish Ruth McCillum Evelyn Ross Mary Jane Scott Frances Pulling Mary E. Wiennessey Clara Louise Smith Heath M. EB. Church D. B. Green

Old Signs Stand On Court Street

POMEROY June 10 Old signs remain on Court Street since the August Gors aler watch sign was erected 61 years ago. Made by a German plan maker in Cincinnati the mortar and peatle are in good condition after long exposure. TEACHERS WED HERE POMEROY June 0 Two school teachers from northern Matn County wed at the Courthouse yesterday. Walter Hilfe 22 and Pauline Athey 21 were the couple.

Pomeroy Court Street Cincinnati Exoct Nouthern Matn County O. W. Williama Pomeroy Church Carlyt Walter Hilfe Pauline Athey Cheshire R.D

Old Fair Books Remain Rich With 19th Century Details

Meigs County Agricultural Society records from 1874 to 1880 reveal secretaryships, presidents, and annual fair lineups. Admission rates in 1880. premiums for bicycle races and crops. diverse list of secretaries across years. alcohol sale banned on grounds. picnic scheduled by Presbyter ian Church Bible School at Rutland Thursday.

Pomeroy Meigs County Agricultural Society John McClure H.C. Finch D. R. Jacobs Thomas Radford R. Clark EH. Hutton W. H. Nease Walter L. Hysell Marion Cline W. W. Merrick Ed L. Keisser W. H. Huntley H. Church J. W. Shaver H. C. Fish Middleport Presbyterian Church Bible School L. J. Heiner Rutland

Jail Population Being Reduced In Meigs County

Meigs County jail inmates dropped from twenty to seventeen as the day ended. Ray Grim, the fiddler and painter, faced a heavy fine but was freed after leaving his viola and watch as security and promising weekly payments. Police report Butcher and Collins linked to a garage burglary attempt. Butcher was returned to prison on parole. Parole requests surface for Neal Sanders, William Saylers, and Paul Gibbs.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ray Grim Athens Canaanville Sbe Tracy Pomeroy Jalimatron Grim Violla Lewis Butcher H. P. Mayer Middleport Gerald Collins Butcher Neal Sanders William Saylers Paul Gibbs Ohio Penitentiary Wiliam Campbell Field Campbell Federal Grand Jury Columbus

Nephew with Honors at Ohio State Graduation

June 10. A student from Cleveland named Unger graduates with honors at Ohio State. The commencement program lists his name with the note Unger’s citizenship and German language emphasis noted on the diploma.

Ail Glouster Berg Ohio State Unger Cleveland

Missionary Society Elects Officers in Church Meeting

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church met Monday evening with group No 3. Officers were elected for the ensuing term: president Mrs Will Bradford, vice president Miss Etta Gaskill, secretary Mrs George Gilmore, treasurer Miss Suste Taylor. The meeting included the regular program and noted a large class membership.

Sussion Group Meats Middleport Jusy Missionary Society of the Christian Church Mra Will Bradford Misa Etta Gaskill George Gilmore Mise Suste Taylor

Busy Bee Food Club Elects Officers at Canaanville

The Busy Bee Food Club met at Mrs. R. Sutton’s home in June with Miss Smith helping elect officers. Jane Smallwood is president, Margaret Harper vice president, Phyllis Channel secretary, Marie Norria treasurer, Helen Rose news reporter, and members include Pauline Rose Helen Caul Eleanor Kincade and Marie Williams. The program committee includes Helen Gaul Eleanor Kincade and Marie Wihiaina. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Sutton’s home. visitors included Mrs. Grover and Ada Ruth Sutton.

Canaanville Busy Bee Food Club R. Sutton Miss Smith Jane Smallwood Margaret Harper Phyllis Channel Marie Norria Helen Rose Pauline Rose Helen Caul Eleanor Kincade Marie Willams Etly Morris Helen Gaul Marie Wihiaina Fh. Sutton Visilors Grover I Sutton Ada Ruth

Six Men Escape Poseidon Submarine Incident

A Hong Kong bulletin reports the Poseidon, a British submarine, sunk after a collision with the Chinese merchant ship Yuta near Weibsiwel in Northern China. Six survivors escaped in two groups via the Davis escape apparatus, while eighteen were missing. The vessel lies about 20 fathoms deep and may be raised due to shallower waters.

London Hong Kong Weibsiwel China Davis

George H. Bender Faces Trial For Perjury Embezzlement

Charges of attempted jury tampering and intimidation of a witness were hurled as former state senator George H. Bender faced trial on counts of perjury and embezzlement in Cleveland.

Cleveland George H. Bender

Camp Opened To All Scouts For Summer

The Athena Boy Scout Camp at the Rowland Farm Canaanville Road opens for Athens Scouts this summer under Ralph Thorne. Three troops now exist and a fourth is planned. reservations are required for overnight stays. The camp will offer First Class Life Saving and Merit Badges with tents, a horseshoe court, a Council Ring, and planned baseball diamonds to enhance Scout activities.

Athena Rowland Farm Canaanville Road Ralph Thorne Thorne Athens Ohio University Thome Red Cross Crystal Pool Mr. Thorne Lake Chute Muskingum River Roy L. Dupler Athens County Dupter

Negro Knife User Held To the Next Grand Jury

George Murray a negro, arraigned before Mayor Andrew Allen on a charge of cutting with intent to kill after a fight with Roy Judson at Judson’s home Monday night. Murray pleaded not guilty, bond set at $2,000, jailed when security was unavailable. Judson remained hospitalized in serious condition with guarded prospects for recovery.

Judeon Athens Judson

School Head Speaks at Kiwanis Luncheon in Glouster

Sixteen of seventeen Kiwanis members attended a noon luncheon Tuesday at Hotel Gordon in Glouster. Superintendent Dillon of Glouster schools spoke on child welfare, noting a Washington conference found 25 defective children among 1,000 examined and urging conservation of the physically fit. The Athens Messenger covered the remarks by Dillon and guests Fred Weber and H. S. Woods.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Gordon Fred Weber H. 5. Woods Athens Messenger Dillon Washington

Condition Improves for C F Jonas After Stroke

C F Jonas of Glouster showed improvement after a paralysis stroke at his son in law Frank Ferguson’s Columbus home last week. He was moved to a hospital briefly before returning to the Ferguson residence for continued care.

Alfred

Two Women and Man Sentenced to Electric Chair in Ohio Murder

In Jefferson County Ohio Julia Magda Lowther, 23, and Tilby Lowther, along with a male co-defendant, are sentenced to the electric chair for the murder of M Smith, 28, wife and mother of two. The jury found first degree murder for Lowther and the husband of the victim was also sentenced to death. The killings date back to May 1930 with the trial and sentencing occurring this year.

Jefferson, U., Gem Julia Magda Lowther Ohio M Smith Tresdz Hers Smith

Piécock Family Reuni Held at Pickaway County

The Piécock family reunion took place Sunday June 28 at the Mr. and Mrs. Wills Rader home in Pickaway County with relatives requested to attend. Mrs Augusta Rhodes presided as head of the family association. Irvin Cobbts Gra new york A. son to Mr. and Mrs. Brody Tuesday.

Piécock Wills Rader Cial Point Pickaway Council Augusta Rhodes Vile R. D. No Family Association Irvin Cobbts Brody Cobb

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