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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1925

Page

2

Middleport Auto Show Awards at Baby Contest

Two young girls won honors in a baby show tied to the Meigs County Auto Show at Masonic Temple Middleport on March 6. Winners included Charlotte Duval 13 months first prize ten dollars, Jeraldine Mulford 14 months second prize five dollars, Betty Lou Johnson three-eighths inch over height third prize eight dollars, with honorable mention for Albert Shaw.

Ethiovss Middleport Meigs County Masonic Temple Jane Nye Gilliford Aid Gilliford Chardotte eMarion Duval Jeraldine Wilmetta Ernest Mulford Betty Lou Frank H. Johnson Albert Milton Albert Shaw Emmett Holt Redact Anchor Department Store Co Vvew York Clothing House Imis Behiaegel Brothers Shoe Tewis Vort Middleport High School Iheeyday James T. Lewis

Soldier from Seventh Ohio Aims for Dayton Home

Andrew Peyton of Co. I Seventh Ohio Regiment, previously of Marris onville and Mas on West Virginia, living there this winter with no family, prepares to go to the Soldiers Home at Dayton Ohio.

Andrew Peyton Co. I Ohio Regiment Marrisonville Mason W. Va Dayton Ohio

Popular Young Couple Weds in Pomeroy

William McKinley Bryant 22, boiler maker from Middleport, and Edith Theodora Joseph 17 of Minersville wed at Peace Evangelical church parsonage after a marriage license issued by the probate court. Rev. William L. Moenkhaus officiated. The bride is a former Pomeroy high student, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Joseph. The groom works at K. and M. Hobson shops. They will reside in Middleport.

Pomeroy William McKinley Bryant Middleport Edith Theodora Joseph Minersville William L. Moenkhaus Peace Evangelical Church Parsonage Pomeroy High School David Joseph Hobson Joseph

State Officials Demand Repairs Over Courthouse

Ohio state officials order Meigs County to repair the courthouse in Pomeroy after an October 1924 inspection. Actions include plaster removal and replastering, roof repairs, redecorating offices for sanitation, proper record storage to reduce fire hazards, inside toilets by sex, and a flush urinal. Compliance due within ninety days.

Meigs County Ohio Meigs County Cour House Court — Street Pomeroy Ebersbach

County to Extend Deadline for Meigs County Courthouse Order

Letter from T P Kearns to Walter Compton directs Meigs County to comply with Miscellaneous Order No 639. Inspector Ebersbach finds noncompliance on Feb 16 1925. extension granted to April 15 1925 for full compliance. County officials lament building constraints and lack of rooms hindering public service.

Walter Compton Board of County Commissions Pomeroy Ohio Ebersbach Meigs County Court House T. P. Kearns

Mrs Suter to Visit Relatives in Welch and Hamden

Mrs O G Suter and her Welch West Virginia son travel expected this week to stay with her aunts Mrs W E Stansbury and Mrs Rowley. Miss Gladys Hamilton resigns from the Mutual Electric office and will leave Saturday for an extended visit with an aunt in Hamden Indiana seeking to improve her health.

O. G. Suter Welch W. Va

State auto fees come to Meigs

Meigs county receives more than 10000 from a state auto license distribution with 5053.06 to Middleport 2508.09 to Pomeroy Rutland 55149 232 09 and other allocations. The Pomeroy Middleport Kiwanis Club plans a return visit to Point Pleasant Kiwanis to manage an evening program.

MEIGS Pomeroy Brown Meigs County County Ccdeessecsenseos Middleport Pomeroy - Middleport Kiwanians Pomeroy - Middleport Kiwanis Club Homer Shank Point Pleasant

Corning Work to Be Pushed in 1925

POMEROY March 6 Contractor Ebersbach of Pomeroy holds the contract for grading and bridges on the Perry county portion of the Corning Glouster road He has much of his equipment on the ground and says work will move fast as weather allows The railroad siding at mine 26 south of Corning will be used to handle equipment Company houses at mine 26 have been leased for the use of his employer to save camp housing costs Rock removal will be heavy but current equipment should ensure rapid progress with weather as the main delay.

Pomeroy Ebersbach Perry County Corning - Glouster Glouster Mine 26 Corning

County Jail Notes Chronicle Row

Pomeroy notes report Samuel Burchane a one legged itinerant given overnight lodging and breakfast. Frank Fry released after warrant for non support. Edward Snyder freed on $500 bond in illicit liquor case. Orvil Slack charged with complicity in burglary.

Pomeroy Samuel Burchane Frank Fry Edward Snyder Orvil Slack

Cod liver oil a partner of sunlight for children

A physician highlights cod liver oil as a vital partner of sunlight in preventing rickets in children, noting its role as a key source of nutrients from nature’s energy store.

Scott’s Emulsion Promises Health From Sunlight

An old advertisement promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a daily health boost for malnourished children and adults, claiming sunlight exposure plus regular doses improve bone strength and overall vitality. It encourages parents to give the product with every feeding and to keep children outdoors.

Scott Scott & Bowne Bloomfield, N. J

Minersville man released on bond after six weeks in jail

Grueser, held for six weeks in Minersville, was freed on bond. John Burfis, a Black man, remains jailed on charges of complicity in a 17 year old white girl case and assault and battery, with $1,300 bond on both charges.

Grueser Minersville John Burfis

Local News Briefs Include A Brassback Return And Bridal Shower

Otto Larrick resumes duties as chief electrician at K M Hobson shops after a severe quingly. Eber Willock Hobson store keeper recovers from a week long illness and can be out. Klan ladies hosted a shower for Ada King Smith bride of recent days with about a hundred attendees. Christian church youths hosted a shower and farewell for Mrs. Smith at Misses Leo and Vande Vance home on Pearl street. She received many gifts for her new house keeping as light refreshments were served.

Otto Larrick Hobson Eber C. Willock Gravel Hill Ada King Smith

Miss Thelma Phillips Leads S H 8 Girls in Gym Benefit

Thelma Phillips captain of the S H 8 girls basketball team sprained an ankle earlier in the week but will lead practice Thursday and play with her team at the Gym benefit games with Rome township at the Armory Friday evening.

Thelma Phillips Rome Township

Postmaster Ward Hartley Improves, Expected Return to Duties

Postmaster Ward Hartley, confined at home on Rose Hill by illness, shows considerable health improvement and anticipates resuming his duties soon.

Ward Hartley Rose Hill

Local Briefs Highlight Community Happenings

Mrs J S Mees improves at Breezy heights after tonsillitis. Earl Hartley and Ada students visit Pittsburgh electrical plants then return via Pomeroy for a weekend with parents. Dc F Rathburn attends Ohio Retailers convention in Columbus. Mrs Clarence Masser hosts Gleaners class for Miss Gladys Rowe before her Columbus trip. Dana Tracy visits home from Gallipolis O E H this week.

J. S. Mees Middleport Ohio Retailery Goods Dealers Columbus Clarence Masser Norman Klees Dana Tracy Gallipolis A. O. Tracy

Hamden Residents Visit. Baseball Training Trip Planned

Hamden residents Hamden Herb Robbins and Miss Carrie French called on friends here Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Duncan of Jackson were brief visitors en route to San Antonio Texas where Pat Duncan will train with the Minneapolis baseball club. Local names attended a Masonic inspection and banquet at the Masonic home in Jackson Thursday night. Hamden high school boys and girls basketball teams scheduled to play Oak Hill high school tomorrow night at Oak Hill.

Herb Robbins Carrie French Jackson Louis Pat) Duncan San Antonio Texas Pat Minneapolis Baseball Club American Association C. W. Winstead W. A. Kibbey Dr. C. Thomas J. L. Stine Ralph Booth Clarence McKinniss H. B. Jenkins Masonic Hamden Oak Hill

Local visitors and dignitaries include Dr James Henry in town

Dr James Henry of Jackson, 84, a former Perlin Cross Roads druggist, called on friends Thursday. Mrs Leo Stanton and children Ruth and Timothy visited her parents the Rowes at Coalton on Wednesday. Harry Tedrow, training to be an undertaker in Columbus, spent a few days here. Mrs Jerry Martin returned home in Zareski after visiting her son-in-law and daughter Joe Howell. Dan Coll Jr and Howard Fogarty of Jackson were Hamden visitors Thursday.

James Henry Jackson Henry Perlin Cross Roads Leo Stanton Ruth Timothy William Rowe Coalton Harry Tedrow Columbus Joe Howell Jerry Martin Zareski Dan Coll Jr Howard Fogerty Hamden

Dayton Visitor Clarence Whiig Arrives Thursday Evening

Clarence Whiig of Dayton was recorded as a business visitor here on Thursday evening meeting local officials and inspecting facilities.

Clarence Whiig Dayton

McDonalds Bill Returns to Ohio House After Senate Pass

After Senate unanimous approval, the McDonalds real estate measure is sent back to the Ohio House for concurrence in minor Senate amendments amid praise from supporters.

Columbus Senate McDonalds Ohio

New Indiana Senator Nominated Postmaster General

The Senate confirmed Harry S. New of Indiana as Postmaster General this afternoon. The action follows a law requiring presidential reappointment of the post.

Washington Harry S. New Indiana Senate Coolidge

Kellogg’s All Bran Promises Relief From Constipation

A vintage health ad asserts that constipation causes facial aging and skin problems and promotes Kellogg's All Bran as a permanent remedy. It claims the product has helped thousands when other methods failed and notes doctors recommend it.

Kellogg’s Allbran Keltones All-Bran

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