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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1929

Page

7

Women Republicans to hold politics school in Pomeroy

The Women's Republican Club of Meigs County announces a two day School of Politics at Pomeroy High School auditorium on June 19 and 26. Sessions run 9:00 to noon and 1:30 to 4:00 with speakers including Mrs Wilmart Clair Le Van and Adah Dodd Poince. No evening meetings and no charge.

Pomeroy Women’s Republican Club Meigs County Pomeroy High School Republican Women's Council Wilmart Clair le van Adah Dodd Poince Harriet Taylor Upton State Welfare Department Wetherholt Council F. W. Bush Pearl Graham Thompson State Department of Health Tenth District

After Passport Miss Helen Blazewick to Poland for study

Miss Helen Blazewick of Lincoln Hill has applied for a passport to Poland and plans to sail early in July. She is praised for dramatic talent and supported by a wealthy Polish aunt to prepare for a stage career. A 1928 Pomeroy High School graduate, her father is a county surveyor.

Pomeroy Helen Blazewick Stanley Blazewick Lincoln Hill Poland Blazewick

Vacation Bible School Opens at Central Ave M B Church

A daily vacation Bible school begins Monday June 17 at 7 19 o clock at Central Avenue M B Church Athens. All grades included regardless of religion or belief. Good teachers and program arranged for the school week five days daily 9 to 11 30 o'clock. The school in charge of pastor Mr. Top Day. Information for work provided by the pastor.

Central Avenue M. B Athens

McMaster buys Amicon building to expand furniture store

June 13 report from Middleport states Harry W. McMaster, owner of McMaster Hardware and Furniture, has purchased the John Amicon building adjoining his property. The acquisition adds 5,000 square feet of display space for furniture, totaling 10,000 square feet on 90 feet of frontage. The Amicon property will be remodeled with a new front to create a modern, up-to-date furniture store in the state.

Middleport Harry W. McMaster McMaster Hardware and Furniture Company John Amicon

Appeals Court session in Toledo district held briefly

The Court of Appeals with Judge Mauck presiding and Judges Lloyd and Richards sat briefly from Toledo. It ruled for defendant in Howell v Howell with costs against Marcellus Howell. Simpson v Webster had no action. Jewell v Townsend gave 20 days to file papers. Rose Clark v Southern Ohio Gas Company was heard and taken under advisement on a $38,400 note.

Simpson v. Webster Jewell

Parade Of 400 Steamers To Travel From Pittsburgh To Cairo

POMEROY June 13 More than 400 steamboats will join a spectacular marine parade leaving Pittsburgh in October for a 1 000 mile journey to Cairo Plans include a court of honor for United States engineers and guests President Hoover cabinet members and packet boats will pass through en route to the South Freighters from Pittsburgh will be moored along the banks to show local freight including coal steel pig iron cement and other commodities Motor boats will accompany the flotilla along portions of the river and crews from various ports will join and drop out as the parade progresses

Pomeroy Pittsburgh Cairo United States Engineers Hoover Pittsburch

Women Missionary Society Meets in Friday Middleport

The Presbyterian Church Women Missionary Society will hold a Friday meeting on June 14. President Mrs H EF Thomas will preside with program leader Mrs FE M Harrah. Topics include The West Indies and The Philippine Islands. Mrs Margaret Sauer presents Santo Domingo and Mrs G H Stanbury reads on the Philippine Islands. Hosts are Mrs A A Dallord Mrs Cal Me Haffie Mrs C H Shumaker Mrs Walter Howell Mrs Ed Steele and Miss Swan.

Middleport Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church H. EF. Thomas FE. M. Harrah West Indies Philippine Islands Margaret Sauer Santo Domingo G. H. Stanbury A. A. Dallord Cal Me-Haffie C. H. Shumaker Walter Howell Ed Steele Miss Swan

Chauncey Couple Celebrates Thelma Bescoe Snyder Marriage

Thelma Bescoe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Quince Bescoe, married Frank Snyder on May 25 in Marietta, officiated by Rev. Myers. The newlyweds reside with the bride’s parents before planning a move to Toledo.

Thelma Bescoe Frank Snyder Marietta Chauncey Quince Bescoe Milfield Thelma Martha Snyder Greena Ran S K. Myers Snyder Tolelo

POMEROY BOARD PICKS TEACHERS FOR COMING YEAR

The Pomeroy School Board elected most of the incoming teaching staff for next year while seeking a successor to Prof Wayne Lutz who resigned to head Gallipolis schools. New faces include Guy Corby Kerr's Run and Charles Gibbs Central Schools. The death of Lillie L Baker widow of Rev P A Baker is reported at Westerville after a stroke.

Pomeroy Wayne Lutz Gallipolis Guy Corby Kerr's Run Charles Gibbs C. J. Rhodes Ethel Garland Margaret Chapman Asa Hoskins J. E. White Ray Farnham W. R. Hill Agron Zahi Annamae Smith Ada Hoskins Marcella Owens Clyde Wolfe Paul Hayman Freda Miller Gertrude McBride Anna Vaughan Eva Faris Marcia Karr Emma Seitz Verlie Church Bertha Miller Freda Greuser Eva Simms Helena Keehne Carrie

Forest Rebekah Lodge Chauncey Birthday Sociable Meeting

The Forest Rebekah Lodge of Chauncey holds its monthly birthday sociable after the lodge meeting at 7 80 oclock tonight. Elections of officers and other business are on the agenda. A pot luck supper will be served. Members are urged to attend tonight.

Chauncey Forest Rebekah Lodge of

Goodsons Start California Trip for Health of Mrs Goodson

Chauncey residents Mr. and Mrs. B F Goodson and their grandson Warren Hale left by car for a two month visit to California. They will stay with their son Hershal Goodson and daughter in law in Newhall to aid Mrs Goodson whose health has suffered since Theodore Goodson’s death in December.

Chauncey B. F. Goodson Warren Hale Wellsville California Hershal Goodson Newhall

One-Light Campaign Notice In Chauncey

Statewide effort against one headlight cars and hidden license plates announced by Department of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles official Wilson from Columbus. Two-week drive aims to improve street safety amid claims the one-eyed machine poses high risk on roads. Chauncey date June 18. Also notes Loyal Woman's Division meeting at Mrs. Charles Sweeney home June 13 with program by Mrs. Field Nye and others. prizes awarded in social-hour contest.

Chauncey Hines Chalmers RR Wilson Department of State Bureau of Motor Vehicles Columbus Chauncey Church of Christ Charles Sweeney Converse Street Field Nye John Shatter Nye Guy Brookins Ines Nye Frank Lands Eligabeth Knode Harvey Nye

Married here Quince Cole and Katherine Clarey wed

Quince Cole of Coolville married Katherine Clarey of Chauncey in Chauncey Wednesday morning at a home ceremony on Converse Street officiated by Justice of the Peace M. Tucker. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Clary of Morris.

Quince Cole Coolville Katherine Clarey Tucker Chauncey M. Fs. Tucker

Lonardo heir hunted on the coast in Todero slaying

Cleveland June 18 police turn westward in a murder indictment hunt for Angelo Lonardo 21 son of Big Joe Lonardo. Authorities believe he and Dominick Suspirato fled to San Francisco where Dominick Lonardo, linked to the Fly-Post payroll robbery murders, is living under an alias.

Cleveland U.ab Lonardo Angelo Lonardo Big Joe” Lonardo John Salvatore Sam” Todero Dominick Suspirato San Francisco Dominick Lonardo Big Joe

Warning to townspeople on vacant-lot weed control

County Health Commissioner J M Higgins issued a warning on behalf of the City board of health to owners of vacant lots to cut weeds now. The ordinance requires landscaping and permits the sanitary police to issue notices and charge owners for weed cutting to prevent pollen and nuisance.

J. M. Higgins City Board of Health Higgins

Clarence Hulta Killed Feeding Contact With Line

Coshocton Clarence Hulta 83 a retired lineman for the Pennsylvania Railroad died here after coming into contact with a high tension line. He was known for his long service with the railroad and resided in the area. Authorities investigated the fatal accident and expressed condolences to his family.

Coshocton Clarence Hulta Pennsylvania Railroad

Filling Sewers in Holland Michigan

Holland city council faces a brewing waste problem as home brewers dump mash into sewers. Officials report strong odors from the sewage disposal plant and note that burning cannot solve the issue since the mash foams and will not burn. A special committee recommended burning to remove odors, but the plant’s sewage resists combustion and disposal plans have failed.

Holland, Mich Holand Trong Holland

European psychologist Dr Emilio Mira lectures at university

The Psychology Department will host Dr Emilio Mira of Barcelona for a seminar and lectures on personnel and vocational psychology. He will also teach a class in abnormal psychology with interpreters Gerald Wilkinson and Enrique Bianco from Romance Languages Department available if needed.

Emilio Mira Barcelona Spain de. Mira Mira Arangementsa Gerald Wilkinson Enrique Bianco Romance Language Department

Summer Term At University Starts Monday June 17

Ohio University Athens officials anticipate a record summer term enrollment of 1 900 students for 1940 41. Registration is Monday June 17 with classes starting Tuesday June 18. Independence Day July 4 is the sole holiday. Classes run mornings only from 7 am to 12 noon with afternoons free for study and recreation. Credit hours may be set.

Ohio University Athens Taat

Churches Travel to Columbus and Summer Notes

Mr and Mrs C H Church leave for Columbus to visit Mrs Church sister Mrs George Russell. Mrs Church seeks a specialist for her failing health. Mr and Mrs J Farmer and daughter Miss Mary Wilmetta return from Cincinnati where she enrolled as a Conservatory of Music student for next year. Mrs Winifred Skidmore and Miss Grace Skidmore report a wonderful Los Angeles to San Francisco trip with praise for beauty weather and flowers. Elmer Hugh Davis returns from Ohio State University for summer work with T H Davis Company. Miss Louise Sargeant accepts a summer position at the Southern Ohio Electric Office during college break.

C. H. Church Columbus George Russell Grace Skidmore Los Angeles San Francisco Elmer Hugh Davis Ohio State University T. H. Davis Company Louise Sargeant Southern Ohio Electric

Relic of Pre Volstead Days Shown in Marietta

Esau Harris of Cutler displayed a long necked quart bottle in Marietta marked Native wine manufactured by Parker Lewis Centre Belpre Washington County Ohio. The bottle trace dates to 1876 when Lewis operated a general store and produced wine for home use. Contents long vanished.

Washington County Marietta Esau Harris Cutler Mgr. Harris Parker Lewis Centre Belpre Ohio Lewis Harris

Wonder Powder Say Beauties

MELLO.GLO Face Powder is preferred by beautiful women because it leaves no trace of flakiness pastiness or irritation. It stays on longer no shiny noses. Made by a new French process prevents large pores and spreads more smoothly giving a youthful bloom. Very pure MEMIA-GT Face Powder. It's wonderful. D. ZENNER Co.

D.zenner Co

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Vacation Bible School Arry McMaster Appeal Court Women's Missionary Society Barney Hale Pomeroy Board HR. Higgins Lineman Kidde Michigan Ropean Science Poweling Clark the Fair The Boston Victoria
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