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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1930
Page
2
Civil War cannon ball relics surface in Pomeroy town show
In Modlef r, Captain Haptonstall received a 24 percent pound cannon ball found at Columbus Ky and salvaged from the Mississippi a relic of Civil War siege. The tale recalls a long chain across the river, its loss in high waters, and local memory of war era defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
W. R. Haptenstall
Columbus
Catio
Tron Banks
Grant
Iron Banks Bluffs
Missouri
Coimbys
Kentucky
Hospital Notes On Patent Results In Medical Field
Fragmented notes mention a patient list including Mrs Glowster and Lee Tarr from Athens. The text references medical procedures and a robotic or technical element in a hospital setting but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Hold 13 Alike in Urals Event at Mrs. Tour Home
A fragmented notice records a planned gathering titled Hold 13 Alike involving individuals named Sirs and Banton at a residence associated with Mrs. in Brg. Elmer. The readable text hints at a local social event hosted by Mrs. tour in a Brg. Elmer area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ural & Parts Sirs
Banton
Tour
Brg. Elmer
Mrs Plantz Dies On Friday Evening
Mrs. Mary Plantz widow of Gearce W. Vamz and mother of Wyatt G. Time, head of First City Bank, died Friday evening after a rapid decline. Funeral arrangements pending with relatives mentioned. longtime resident of Butland Town and connected to local banking and manufacturing circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tamerot
Mary RoPantz
Gearce W. Vamz
Wyatt G. Time
First City Bank
Eve Mo
Sterad
Deere
Sen
Ames American football team reaches national meet in Cleveland
A garbled report notes Ames American team preparing for a national event in Cleveland in June. Details are sparse due to OCR issues, but the roster and affiliations suggest a school or college sports context with limited readable facts.
Cattle Cattle Test Signatures in Alelys County Finished
Canvassers for signatures of cattle owners in Alelys County completed the drive for tuberculin testing funds. They reported 242 head of cattle, 925 more than needed, and 347 owners listed, 177 over the required count. Three canvassers did not report, Gilve Township pending, next required funds to continue work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Alelys
Cat Ile
Gilve Township
Harry J. Simpson Dies in Columbus at 45
Harry J. Simpson, 45, of Pomeroy, died Friday in a Columbus sanitarium after hospitalization at Grant Hospital. He owned Simpson Flats and was formerly a local business owner. survived by wife Mamie, children, and relatives including Dr. James Simpson of Racine and several brothers. Funeral arrangements are pending with F. Wo. Finsterwald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Harry
Simpson
Columbus
Grant Hospital
N Pomeroy
Wes Ear
Simpson Flats
Elmer &. Treegle
Mamig
Fost
Ababa
James Simpson
Racine
Edward
Recine
Ches_ter
Glenn
Sidney Burton Tries Escape by Swimming
In a riverfront incident on Friday, Sidney Burton plunged into the Ohio, was chased by Deputy Sheriff Ben Morris, and rescued after elites by artificial respiration as he neared the shore. An abandoned truck was found near Burton’s home and two men, Clyde Pratler and another, were held for questioning in a suspected theft linked to the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Morris
Sidney Burton
Pris Trock
Belonss Tt PD
Mandninker
Attoom
Burton
Morris
Thiere
Ohio
Murton
Wis
Land Hat
Urton
Ife
Picnic at Syracuse Beach Aids and Plans For More
C E Has Picnic at Syracuse Beach with eight hors side girls led by Mrs Ives Hesell and Mrs Charles Howard. Members plan another swimming party soon. Lodge 18 installed in Middleport with six autos to Wilkesville. Pythian Sisters from AlesTemple attended. efforts to join, ceremony that evening. Bachman family moving to Conorbus for work at the Blue Penitentiary. Bachman previously worked at Asiivery wagon of the Tome Laundry. National TOM week highlighted during weekend open in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midaleport
Christian Endeavor Society of Ie Church of Christ
Syracuse Beach
Ives Hesell
Charles Howard
Middleport
Sisters of Aleles Temple
Bliddleport
John ,Bachman
Faitly
Tal | Conorbus
Jie Bhie
Aera
Mr Bachman
Road Completed Pomeroy to Open New Surface
Pomeroy June 25 nine miles of retread surface on West Virginia road No. 62 completed for public use. First layer limestone sections then mixed and rolled to firm the route for heavy traffic. Officers elected for Junior Order of United American Mechanics include Cannellor Charles Howard and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
West Virginia
Mimndleporyt
Order of the United American Mechanics
Cannellor
Charles Howard
Thoms Tendric
Tacob Young
Sale of new automobiles in Meigs County
June 28 AP report notes a sale of new cars in Meigs County with aggressive pricing. Dealers compete with 26 by neon and other brands, aiming to move stock as the market shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
Iwo
Old Ballot Rumiating Ticket Found in Pomeroy
A June 27 note from Pomeroy describes a worn old ballot preserved at a Lincoln NH Webb home. The paper hints at a Whig ticket with candidates listed, including Horton for Senate, Jackson for representative, and Meigs County posts such as sheriff and treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Bia
Lincoln NH
Webb
Lbus
Heleet
Athens
Juckson, Galley and
Meéizs
Anselh T. Holcomb
Meigs
Joseph K. Waly
Major W. Collins
Oren Strand
John McQuigg
IL 2
Shipman
Party honors Mrs Malcolm Tross at Downing home
In Middleport on South Third Avenue Mrs Redinny Downing hosted a bridge party for cousin Mrs Malcolm Tross Luayton and others. Dinner preceded prize awards with first prize to Aira Aiida, second to Miss Teorathy Coates and Mrs Eigen Liobstetter. six tables attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Redinny Downing
South Third Avenue
Malcolm Tross
Luayton
Thasy
Tormerly Mics
Romaine
Aira
Aiida
Teorathy Coates
Eigen Liobstetter
Kathryn Powell entertains at Tome Middleport party
June 28 at Tome Middleport Miss Kathryn Powell hosted a party with about a dozen friends including Mrs. Ross Powell. Games were played and refreshments served. Attendees included Helen Cons, Charlotte Pic, Geraldine Cawens, John Fess, Myrtle Archer, Moise Roice, Ann Day, Wellia Bally, Pert Gibbs, John Louch, Don Jenkins, Leverett Waush, Frank DeLieno, John Gilmore, Wharies Hess, Ted Srott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tome Middleport
Kathryn Powell
Fia Hare
Syphewts
May
Ross Powell
Helen Eons
Charlotte Pic
Geraldine Cawens
J]ehn Fess
Myrtle Archer
Mloise Roice
Dng
Roush
Ann Day
Wellia Bally
Perts Gibbs
John Louch
Don Jenkins
Leverett Waush
Frank de Dieno
Jehn Gilmore
Wharies Hess
Ted Srott
Cart Deer
Suits Filed Over Rental of Well Casing by Wells Firm
The American Supply Company files suit against Martin Ireland and partners under the name Martin Ireland oil drillers to recover 1208.31 dollars in rent for well No 1 casing rented October 25, 1923 on the Wol Orr farm at 26 percent monthly of value with option to buy at delivery price. Defendants held casing to June 25 next year while paying only one month’s rent. Also Lewis Cline sues G Wy Ash and Kiva Ash to collect notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liverce
Lewis Cline
G. Wy. Ash
Kiva Ash
Woolever and Nelson Bride at Courthouse Kiss
On Saturday in Pomeroy Lonnie Woolever a 23 year old brick worker from Nelsonville wed Jessie Margaret Nelson 17 from Dyesville. Justice Gilmore officiated and Emily Nelson father of the bride gave written consent. Allen Roush 60 of Letart Falls is reported to have married Anne Bennett recently in Jackson County. Frank DePerlo traveled to Huntington Friday seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Snakes Reported Found in Racine District
Local report from Racine on March 25 describes snakes found in a home area. Observations mention a person named Wiehe and a resident named Reese, with events of midnight entry, laundry left on the lawn, and a garden basket later filled with an animal described as a horned or peculiar snake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Jung
Ed Reese
Piper
Ballot Printing Bids To Be Received by County Board
Athens County Board of Elections announces bids for ballot printing. Five firms submitted proposals by the deadline. Sealed bids require a bond or surety and must meet full intent of the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rives
Neast Prin
David Johnson
Athens County Board of
Clarence J. Brown
Eiale
Johnson
Sal Feist
Igowas
Mr. Johnson
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Captain Haptonstall
Faptenstal
William Nelson
Reseus
Vicksburg
Istesa
A. Harrison
Tincoln Neb
Bre J. Aa. Harrfison
Lincoln
Neb
New Jenska
Lincaln
Washington
F.C
Privileces
Jamestown
Bomeray
Birs
Harrison
Fran
SWIM
Rexall Stores
The
Cline Pharmacy
Oryer
Fes
Ohio Tleveland
Nial
Tesla
County Havig
Harry J. Simpson
Mipdleport
Otte Stanley
Nan Agee
WW. . Bryan
Philadelphia
Warley
Brean
Lilley Ikudwin
Airs
Hiis
Bart
Oscedla
Lowa
Christian Church Bible School
Denny
Fisher Russell
Rusus
Mgr
Kogen
Varad
Oury
Muske]ogee
Okla
Russell
Ross Wiley
T. J. Wilson
Warren Huddleston
Meamphis
Penn
Hamer Gilbrowser
Huddles
Lee Boyd
DRY Cleaners
Ohio Shore
C. E
John Went
Helen Devavert
Tan
TPP OF
LAWER
Whaley Dental Rooms
Pomeroy, Ohio
Royal
Corona
Haylor
South Court St
B. Russell
Lonnie Wooler
Amd
Margaret Norton Ave
Frank DePerlo
Huntington
Anteott Cirele
Ak Capperlead
Swansons
N. Court St
Southern Dig Electhic Company
Sheel Mo
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