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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1938

Page

3

Power Charge its Lineman at Ohio utility accident

Norman Schaefer, lineman for Ohio Power Company, was knocked unconscious after contacting a 2300 volt line near E Main Street west of Pomeroy High School. He wore a safety belt to prevent a fatal fall and was hospitalized at home after burns to shoulder and right arm.

Pomeroy Norman Schaefer Ohio Power Company Schaefer E. Main St Pomeroy High School Kert Morris Eli Dennison Laurel Cliff

Vendol Relieves Indigestion Says Ohio Man

Mr Edward E Fellin of 640 Canton Rd E Canton Ohio credits Vendol with easing indigestion gas sourness and constipation after tried remedies failed. He reports better sleep meals enjoyment and overall health improvement and notes many in his hometown use it.

Edward E. Fellin Canton Rd Canton Ohio

Pharmacy endorsements in Athens and Nelsonville ad

Athens Pharmacy at 7 N Court St endorses a product strongly. Hickman’s Pharmacy in Nelsonville also recommends the same item.

Athens Pharmacy N. Court St Nelsonville Hickman’s Pharmacy

American Legion Auxiliary Hosts Poppy Sale Social

Drew Webster Post members meet to honor top poppy sellers Miss Kate Ebersbach and Miss Jenny Sue Eiselstein. Delegate elected to Department Convention in Cincinnati July 24 25 26 with alternates. Plans set for annual potluck at Henry Wiple home July 14. Program features poem monologue and Fidac pageant with 15 ladies portraying allied nations. World War I deaths totals cited. Refreshments served.

Pomeroy American Legion Auxiliary Drew Webster Post Zana Withrow Kate Ebersbach Jenny Sue Eiselstein Ebersbach Eiselstein Department Cincinnati Ella Wipple Henry Wipple A. Longenette Long Bottom Lois Ann Neutzling Betsy Ebersbach Betsey Ben Neutzling Peace Carrie Neutzling Pages Hattie Ebersbach Anna Ebersbach Belgium United States

Boy survives tub transport accident near Wells Run

Three year old son of Mr and Mrs Everett Cochrane narrowly escaped serious injury when a tub used by the Everett and Riley Cochrane families swung on a cable across Wells Run to carry supplies. The tub crossed a 75 foot ravine and 250 feet wide. The boy sustained only minor injuries. Mrs Cochrane witnessed the incident and could not assist.

Pomeroy Everett Riley Cochrane Wells Run Everett Cochrane

Grace Church Ladies Auxiliary Meets at Lincoln Hill

Members of the Grace Episcopal Church Ladies Auxiliary held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. George McQuigg on Lincoln Hill. Guests included Mrs. John Paine of Detroit Mrs. Harry Feiger Mrs. Amos Junod and Mrs. Frank Beuscher. Refreshments were served by the hostesses after the business session.

Pomeroy The Grace Episcopal Church George McQuigg Lincoln Hill John Paine Detroit Harry Feiger Amos Junod Frank Beuscher McQuigg Earl Titus

Monument Erected at Beech Grove Cemetery

A large granite monument, Rock of Ages, has been completed for the grave of the late Williamson in Beech Grove Cemetery marking a significant memorial.

Williamson Beech Grove Cemetery

Lake Erie Fishing Fares Better with White Fish Surge

Lake Erie's fish industry reports stronger catches this year with a heavier return of white fish and more blue pike. Perch catches hold steady as overall fishing activity increases in Cleveland and nearby ports.

Lake Erie Cleveland Lake _ Erie

Twilight Garden Club Meets in Price Home

The Twilight Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Greta Price's Lincoln Hill home for a potluck dinner on Wednesday evening. Members present included Mrs. John Seakus, Mrs. Marion Radford, Mrs. M. D. Hartinger, Mrs. A. O. Tracy, and others, with guests Mrs. Paine of Detroit and Mrs. Frances McKee of Annapolis visiting Dr. and Mrs. M. D. Hartinger.

Minnie Davis Clara Ethel Garland Sarah Phillips Ada Hoskins Vida Ihle Ella Hennessy Elsie Hart Minnie Eiselstein Elmer Wickham Price Paine Detroit Mich Frances McKee Annapolis

Ernest Tracy Seriously Injured in Wyoming

Ernest Tracy of Cheyenne Wyoming was critically injured with a fractured skull and likely internal injuries. The 40 year old railroad worker resides in the Elks Club and is the son of James Tracy of Union Avenue. Officials sent the telegram announcing the injury.

Pomeroy Ernest Tracy Cheyenne Wyo James Tracy Union Ave Tracy Elks Club

Fire Threat Fails To Doom Meigs Relief Office Building

A rubbish pile fire beside the large frame Meigs County Relief Office building threatened heavy damage on Wednesday evening. Don Miller, washing a car at Miller Garage, sprayed water with a hose and kept the blaze in check until the fire department arrived.

Pomeroy Meigs County Relief Office Don Miller Miller

Parole Officers Recapture Two Parolees Near Mansfield

Parole Officer Martin of Columbus returned Howard Rupe and Bobby Hendricks to Mansfield Reformatory from Middleport yesterday after arrest and jailing. Rupe was jailed for intoxication and Hendricks for auto theft. Wild skunks can do handstands on their forefeet.

Middleport Martin Columbus Howard (Strawberry) Rupe Bobby” Hendricks Mansfield Reformatory Rupe Hendricks

Professor to Lecture at Flower School Show in Middleport

Professor Victor Reis of Ohio State University will lecture and judge at the Flower School Show today at the First Presbyterian Church in Middleport after meeting with Garden Club officers on Wednesday night. Chester Haddox and John Harley head to Camp Harrison on July 2 to join ROTC training in Indianapolis.

Will Middleport Victor Reis Garden Club First Presbyterian Church Camp Harrison Middleport Chester Haddox Herman Haddox John Harley Jas Harley Camp Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis R.O.T.C

Rutland Township Man Charged in DWI Case

Charles Kellar, 76, Rutland Township, was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Police Chief Walter Wolfe on a driving while intoxicated charge. Richard Kellar, 32, alleged accomplice, held on intoxication charge. Sea urchins are animals but lack a brain.

Charles Kellar Rutland Township Walter Wolfe Kellar Richard Kellar

Conference Ends At Asbury Church With Pageant

The fourth and final Quarterly Conference met Sunday at Asbury M. E. Church. Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Foster of Portsmouth District presented a pageant titled The Unfinished Task explaining the Million Unit Fellowship movement. Several ministers from nearby churches spoke on missionary problems and benefits.

Syracuse Asbury M. E R. B. Foster Portsmouth

Potts Divorce Suit Filed In Common Pleas Court

Mrs Chloe Potts of Hobson files for divorce from Clarence Potts on cruelty grounds. They married March 1 1913 and have three children.

Pomeroy Chloe Potts Hobson Common Pleas Court Clarence Potts

James Jeffries Dies at 74 in Middleport

James Jeffries aged 74 died at the home of relative Ben Batey on Beech Street Wednesday night. He came to the Batey home about two weeks ago. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.

James Jeffries Middleport Jas Jeffries Ben Batey Beech St Mr. Jeffries Batey

Funeral for Mrs. Gibson Cooper in Syracuse Church

Those from out of town attending the funeral included Homer Cooper of Tampa Florida Mrs Elsworth Dearth of Steubenville William Cooper of Columbus and Homer Roush of Hartford West Virginia. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Syracuse Presbyterian Church by Rev Roy Carmichael and burial followed in Syracuse Cemetery.

Syracuse Gibson Cooper Homer Cooper Tampa Fla Elsworth Dearth Steubenville William Cooper Columbus Homer Roush Hartford W. Va Syracuse Presbyterian Church Roy Carmichael

Worthington Methodist song service draws good attendance

Delegation of children from Worthington Methodist Home led by Rev Morrell and former Rutland and Gallipolis M E pastors held a song service at the local church Sunday with strong turnout.

Syracuse Worthington Methodist Home Morrell Rutland J Gallipolis M. E

Four-H Club Carnival Aids Syracuse 4-H Work

A carnival at the Syracuse school auditorium sponsored by the Syracuse 4-H Club raised funds for 4-H program improvements. Proceeds will support future club activities and community youth projects.

Syracuse

Mrs. Jennie Reese Dies at 79 in Racine

Mrs. Jennie Wolf Reese, 79, died Tuesday afternoon at 4 45 at her Racine home. She is survived by brother James R. Wolf of Racine, sister Mrs. Frank Weaver of Racine, and several nieces and nephews including Mrs. Lena Nichols Jacksonville Ohio and Ed Harpold Racine. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 PM at the residence with burial at Greenwood Cemetery.

Reese Racine Jennie Wolf Reese Rascine James R. Wolf Frank Weaver Lena Nichols Jacksonville Ohio Minnie Harpold Minnie Holeman Mattie Spence Columbus Hart Harpold Christie W. Va Ed Harpold Thomas Wolf Pittsburgh Greenwood Cemetery

Oil of Salt Sunburn Relief Promises Quick Tan aid

An advertisement touts Oil of Salt as instant sunburn relief and skin soothing. It claims pre exposure use prevents burning and promotes tanning, and it also treats cuts burns and insect bites. The copy offers money back if not satisfied and urges purchase at all druggists.

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