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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1928

Page

2

Pomeroy Firm Lists $987,000 in Liabilities in Bankruptcy

The Salt Products Corporation, successor to the Brocalsa Chemical Company of Syracuse, filed a voluntary bankruptcy in U S District Court listing liabilities at $986,979.92 and assets of about $50,000. Real estate totals $40,000 in Syracuse and Pomeroy, with major debts to Central Trust of Cincinnati and a note to Charles Ebersbach.

Pomeroy Salt Ncts Company Brocalsa Chemical Company Syracuse United States District Court Columbus Dispatch Central Trust Company of Cincinnati Charles Ebersbach Mortages Brocalsa Company

Doctor Comes to Middleport Clinic Opens on Mill Street

Middleport notes report an eye ear and nose doctor using Dr S A Mcullough as his identifier at a Mill street office ready to serve the public. Dr Brown and family arrived from Columbus occupying Mrs Boice's Lincoln street apartment. Also on Lincoln street Dr Maag his wife and daughter with her parents and brother left by auto for Grand Marais Lake Superior for a 15 day camping trip.

Middleport Brown S. AcCullough Mill Street Columbus F. E. Maag Lincoln Street

Divorce suit settled in Pomeroy

Florence Bush of Midport and Arville Bush settled their divorce suit out of court. Mrs Bush had filed for divorce days earlier. T. F. Ferguson and wife departed on a motor trip to Canal Winchester to visit relatives. Esther Jones, mother of Miss Alvira Jones, shows great improvement after two months of illness. Mrs Tom Duff remains in Holzer Hospital for observation and possible operation.

Pomeroy Florence Bush Mideport Arville Bush Ush T. F. Ferguson Canal Winchester Esther Jones Alvira Jones Tom Duff Holzer Hospital

Meigs County Club Holds Annual Meeting at Packard Park

Meigs County Club members from northeastern Ohio gathered at Packard Park Warren for their annual meeting with more than 20 registrations and many attendees not registering. Edgar Ervin formerly of Pomeroy and Middleport spoke during the program while campaign talk was barred. George Campbell of Youngstown presided and noted several county candidates mingled with guests.

Pomeroy Meigs County Club Ohio Packard Park Warren Jonathan Meigs Packyard Park Meigs County Girard Niles Youngstown Scienceville North Jackson Greensburg Canton Barberton Akron Columbus Evansville Ind Max Hartensbach Youngstown Avenue Edgar Ervin Middleport Shelter House Erwich George Campbell Trumbull J. F. Baughman Dorothy Rubenstahl Dorothy Leo Rubenstahl

Newcomers jailed in Pomeroy face varied charges

Leo Clouch of Rutland is jailed on an intoxication charge. Charles Fridley of Middleport is charged with forgery after forged checks in Gallipolis and Middleport. Clifford Kauff, living on the hill back of Middleport, was badly wounded in an argument and remains silent as officers pursue other leads. Fridley previously served a penitentiary term for a misdemeanor in Gallipolis and will be tried locally.

Pomeroy Leo Clouch Rutland Charles Fridley Middleport Clifford Kauff Fridley Gallipolis

Judge rules in liquor cases of Neutzling and Cochran

Judge L G Worstell has made findings in liquor cases from Pomeroy and Portland. Neutzling is fined 500 dollars plus costs total 529.20. Cochran is fined 500 dollars plus costs total 524.89.

Victor Neutzling Pomeroy Clinton Cochran Portland L. G. Worstell Court of Common Pleas Ralston Russell Neutzling Cochran

River Notes on River Traffic and Dredging Orders

River notes report stage at 21.1 feet and falling. Captain William Pollock, manager of the General Wood, has battled tonsillitis but still held watch. Sen. Cordill due from Pittsburgh to Charleston. Sullivan Sayre arrived home from Cape Girardeau after wintering on government boats. Dravo and West Virginia Sand and Gravel figures visit. dredge Indiana and towboat Cayuga ordered from Cincinnati to Dam 17 head by Major Roger Powell. Capts. Wright and Woodward make a quick Pittsburgh trip. Wright’s son visited Alliquippa. Pomeroy Mason bridge substructure chief Lloyd heads to Ports mouth. Lewis of Dravo reassigned.

William Pollock General Wood Senator Cordill Pittsburgh Charleston Sullivan Sayre Middleport Cape Gradeau Mr. Blackwood West Virginia Sand and Gravel Company Dravo Contracting Company Lower Pomeroy United States Indiana Cayuga Cincinnati Marietta Island Dam Roger G. Powell Frank Wright Eddy Woodward Wright Eddy Earl Alliquippa F. J. Lloyd, Jr Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Portsmouth Mr. Lewis Dravo Company

Crowd gathers at True Place camp near Glouster

A large crowd of about 200 assembled near the True Place picket camp on Thursday afternoon without incident. A sizable delegation gathered near the Greens Run camp while National Guardsmen watched both sites. J M Watkins, contracted to furnish mine posts for Greens Run, was stopped en route on Wednesday. Thursday his truck was escorted by guards with no trouble.

Glouster Greens Run J. M. Watkins

Wise school reunion at Glouster McConnelaville road

June 29 announcement for an all day Wise school reunion four miles east of the city on the Glouster McConnelaville road. Many former residents are expected. The Girls Mayflower 4-H club will present a program and serve refreshments.

Glouster Wise School Glouster-McConnelaville Mayflower 4-H Club

Mine No 10 at Derthick Adds Six More Workers

Six additional men reported for work at Mine No 10 in Derthick this morning, bringing this week’s total to 35. A labor train count at the depot shows 49 riders from Jouster, up from Thursday, as Mrs George W Rose visited Athena Thursday with her sister and brother in law.

Nelsonville Pastor Addresses Kiwanis Meeting in Glouster

The Rev. McCorkle of Nelsonville spoke to the Kiwanis club on the value of civic clubs for community welfare. He argued that clubs help accomplish what individuals cannot and urged stronger attendance despite bad weather. FE. H. Taylor awarded the attendance prize to L. E. Richardson.

Glouster McCorkle Nelsonville Kiwanis Club FE. H. Taylor L. E. Richardson

Children’s Day Program Planned at Church of Christ

Plan for the annual children's day program at the Church of Christ in Glouster for Sunday evening. Each Bible school class will participate in the program with offerings that day devoted to missions.

Church of Christ Glouster Bible School

Miss Reese Sails for Ten Week Europe Tour

Goestogoers Miss Ethel Reese a Cleveland schoolteacher sails from New York on the Cameronia for a ten weeks tour of Europe. She will visit Scotland England Belgium France Switzerland Germany and Italy. She travels with Miss Louise Dickey and Miss Ruth Collins both of Cleveland.

Glouster Ethel Reese Schoo Cleveland D. P. Reese New York Cameronia Europe Scotland England Belgium France Switzerland Germany Italy Reese Louise Dickey Ruth Collins

Roberts to Move Family from Akron to Kenmore

D M Roberts plans to move his wife and children from Akron to Kenmore, an Akron suburb. Household goods will be moved through Saturday and the family will leave for the new home on Monday.

Glouster D. M. Roberts Akron Kenmore

Preacher Charles Bay to Lead Calvary Baptist Service

June 29 The Rev. Charles W Bay of Zanesville will preach at Calvary Baptist church Sunday morning at 6 30 oclock This will be the first service in months and a good attendance is desired. Attorney George W Rose went to Columbus to attend the Republican state convention. Mr and Mrs E L Jones and two children are in Columbus for a few days with Mrs Jones visiting friends and Mr Jones at tending the convention.

Glouster Charles Bay of Zanesville Calvary Baptist Church George W. Rose Columbus E. L. Jones

Republicans weigh platform at session in Ohio

Acton of the state central committee backed selecting Mrs. Levan as one of two presidential electors-at-large, seen as healing the rift after Hoover delegates to the Kansas City convention rejected her for a second term as national committeewoman and chose Mat Hugh Clark of Steubenville as a Hoover delegate-at-large. Orton, she other presidential

Robbery Plan Foiled At Stansbury Drug Store

Evening alarm near Stansbury Drug Company foiled a burglary attempt as Mrs. Morning heard noises and alerted authorities. Three youths about 18 or 19 were found near the door and paint rooms while city officials and Dr. Stansbury hold a description.

Middleport Stansbury Drug Company Fred Morning Roby Bers Dr. Stinabury

Teacher Freda Amberger Weds Elmer Frecker at Peace Church

Freda Amberger a Sutton township teacher married Elmer Frecker of Excelsior Oil Company at Peace Evangelical church at noon. The couple, daughter and son of George Amberger Nease Settlement and W C Frecker near Chester, planned a honeymoon to Niagara Falls and Atlantic City before settling near Five Points in a new home.

Pomeroy Freda Amberger Sutton Township Elmer Frecker Excelsior Oil Company Peace Evangelical Church George Atlantic City Five Points

Local Residents and Visitors Headed to Nearby Cities

Mrs. Howard McElhinny of Chartleston and her sister in law Mrs. Sidney Pickens of South Third avenue visited Spiller at the start of the week with Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Gandee. Paul Moore left for Dayton for a likely permanent position. Cecil Grogan returns to Columbus for work. Mrs. Dana Lambert and daughter Gladys will visit Akron with Mrs. E. L. Manuel and family. Mrs. Emma White, husband Albert and daughter Martha plan a two week Canada motor trip starting July 7 via Detroit and Niagara Falls. Mr. Thacher takes his vacation with the trip.

Howard McElhinny Chartleston Sidney Pickens South Third Avenue Spiller A.G. Gandee C. H. Snider John Tom Pleasant George Childers Paul Moore Dayton Cecil Grogan Taylor Grogan Columbus Dana’ Lambert Gladys Akron E. L. Manuel Emma White H. R. Thacher Albert Martha Canada Detroit Niagara Paris Thacher

McCance Dies Former Resident of This Vicinity

J. W. McCance, once from Paris area, died at Cambridge home Thursday. Survived by wife and three children Frank McCance Nellie and A. C. McCance. Body to be brought to A. C. McCance home today. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM in Bishopville lodge with F. A. M. rites. interment Maplewood cemetery.

Glouster J. W. McCance Paris Cambridge Frank McCance Nellie A. C. McCance Bishopville Lodge A.M. Parint Maplewood

Disorder Ends Hoover Delegates Session at Kansas City Convention

An unscheduled adjournment followed a Begg demonstration by Hoover delegates at Kansas City. Regge spoke, a Sandusky band was brought inside, and Chairman Warner could not restore order before Warren Perry moved adjournment. Senator Simeon D. Fess had been scheduled to speak after Begg.

Hoover Kansas City James Begg Sandusky Regge Fred W. Warner Warner Warren Perry Youngstown

Begg and Cooper Receive Rousing Civic Reception

In a city gathering the majority wore Begg ribbons and led the parade after Begg's speech. Myers Y. Cooper, Cincinnati, veteran candidate, received a noisy welcome and loud cheers at his conclusion. Turner was quietly received with careful attention and applause at key moments.

Begg Myers Y. Cooper Cincinnati Turner

Republican Platform Attacks Corruption in Hoover Era

The Democratic platform labels Republican corruption as a major issue with phrases like shocking thieveries and start l ing depravities. It calls for remedies to farm distress including credit loans to co operatives and a federal farm board, plus ant i entangling alliances and stronger armament limits.

Platform Federal Farm Board Federal Reserve Board

Smith Nominated by Democratic Party at Houston Rally

The nomination sparked a raucous crowd at Sam Houston coliseum as Smith secured victory amid protests over vote changes. Police restored order after attempts to seize the Texas standard, while Reed urged a united front against a common foe and congratulated Smith after the unanimous nomination motion was ruled out of order.

Kuykendall Mississippi Smith Pat Harrison Alfred E. Smith Empire East Side Reed James A. Reed Missour Senate John W. Davis New York United States Pendergrast Missouri Robinson

Nominee Declared After Hectic Day at Houston Convention

The convention climaxed with the governor nomination after a hectic session in Sam Houston Coliseum. Other candidates were nominated and seconded including Jesse Jones of Houston, Senator Jon Thompson of Colorado, Senator Reed, former Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska, Cordell Hull of Tennessee, and Atlee Pomerene of Ohio. Joseph T. Robinson congratulated the nominee as chairman.

Joseph T. Robinson Sam Houston Coliseum Jesse Jones Houston Jon Thompson Colorado Reed Hitchcock Nebraska Cordell Hull Tennessee Atlee Pomerene Ohio

Platform plank highlights for Ohio Republicans in 1930s draft

The document outlines party positions on labor, mining, workmen’s compensation, agriculture, rural police protection, pest eradication, conservation, fish and game, highways and road taxes, public utilities, law enforcement, criminal procedure, anti lynching, elections reform, state offices, aviation, and state library. It calls for protecting workers, boosting agriculture, expanding conservation, modernizing infrastructure, fair utility rates, stronger law enforcement, and a robust state library.

State Department of Agriculture Ohio Commission of Conservation Highway Department Donahey

Seeks Office 8 K Mardis Republican Candidate for State Legislature

K Mardis Republican candidate for Ohio House of Representatives from this county runs unopposed. He served in the prior term and has deep ties to Guernsey County born on a farm. He studied at Denison Ohio University and Scio College earning advanced degrees. He was state high school inspector for two terms and led a department at Ohio University. He owns a farm near Columbus. His wife Emily Eggenberg Mardis died ten years ago and they had three children John Paul Harold and Mrs O L Hoisington.

K. Mardis Ohio Mardis Guernsey County Denison University Ohio University Scio College School of Seducation Columbus Emily Eggenberg Mardis John Paul Harold O. L. Hoisington

Moth Proofing: Packing Blanks to Block Moth Entry

In placing blankets away clean thoroughly and pack with moth bales and newspapers to seal cracks. Proper technique can rival moth proof bags and prevent moths from entering stored textiles.

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Salt Products Company Salt Ucts Corporation S. A. McCullough True Place Athens Ho Ther Siter Smrs Lewis Jones Ual Mrs. D. Reese QHIO Miss Amberger McCance Brown Derby Brigade Albert Cabell Ritchie Maryland John Henry Kirby Herbert Hoover Mexico Nicaragua Democratic Baldwin Make Piano Parker Bros Bank of Athens Bldg A&t State Industrial Commission Aviation State Library Governe S. K. Mardis Kelly Biedel-Mead Oil Co Shanghai China Logans
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