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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1932

Page

2

Master of Ohio State Grange Heard By 200 at Harrisonville

Walter Kirk Master of the Ohio State Grange spoke at a Pomona Grange meeting in Harrisonville urging each community to improve for the next generation. About 200 Pomona Grange members attended the event at Scipio High School with remarks on agriculture and local progress.

Ohio State Grange Harrisonville Walter Kirk Mergy Ohio Maize County Pormona Grange Scipio H. E. Starkuy Af Carpenter Paninna Grange Stelte Radellin Pomona Grange Raymount Chapsmen George W Brvtler Fhearb Mr. Kirk Progres Betty Orie Grangern Ie Crdbia Wiseman Wood Swett Et Vetum Grange Cribi Canimbla Laurel Granges

Middleport Operetta Receives Warm Local Reception

The Middleport Gyronautuny presented The Tea House of Shigeho and The Tea House of Sing Lo at Pridayott. Lyrics by Geoffrey K. Morgan, former Athena schools superintendent, with cast members including Vivienne Staith and Jean Meira Margaret. Special number by Josephine Waist and Sara Louise sente as second pianist.

Middleport Maren F Sing Lo Gyronautuny Pridayott Geoffrey K. Morgan Athena Vivienne Staith Jean Meira Margaret Miarstali Isabel Bonn Sepit Franks Blackstone Hiwworki’ Cheatham Duna Yreble Chambers Bewlah Hardoite Kathryn Clert Juanita Butcher Whoise Cooper Ruth McCullam Alary Low McAlister Evelyn Rainaideth Bradsford Betty Elizabeth Josechim Fredan M Dole McMaseler Fred Kanouse Herman Matt Edward Towkstary Dell Russell William Bradford Charles Kennett Billie Ander Williamy Stephenson Paul Haptonstall Josephine Waist Sara Louise Sente Ate- Coy Hie

Missing Pupils Tied to Trees Alarm Rural Ohio Town

A rural Meigs County article reports a teacher found pupils missing near a primitive school in Middleport and suspected they wandered away. Abandoned areas and a nearby winded section were checked before pupils were returned to the school. Local families from Middleport and nearby towns were mentioned, with routine updates on residents’ comings and goings.

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Confess to Burglaries Byrecusee Saye Te Be Taken

Franklin Higes and Kennith Ower face charges in Syracuse after alleged burglaries. Juvenile Officer Harvey Prench reports the case tied to Friday. further details and arraignment scheduled for Monday with Miss Pane referenced.

Pomeroy Franklin Higes Syracuse Owen Harvey Prench

Meigs County Fish and Game elect Wel Brown president

Wel Brown was chosen as president of the Meigs County Fish and Game Association at a May meeting in Pomeroy. The vote also selected a treasurer and arranged for the next shoot on the Gun Grounds near the Rocksprings Fair grounds with committees tasked to organize the event.

Meigs Val Puppers Plains George Washington Benjamin Franklin Abraham Lincoln Lawrence Louisby Pomeroy Clara Hyseli Cottageville W. Va Ripley Atuney EB. W. Peoples Justice EL FR. Titus Masters Wates Kanawha Frank Quilon Syracuse Meigs County William Matthewson John Chase Wel Brown Marsh New

Spelling Matches Largely Attended At Forest Ban Church

Spelling matches at Forest Ban Church and Resell School drew large crowds. Edith Holter won first prize in Second and Third Grades. Frank won Sixth and Seventh. Dolmant Hain second in nth grade and Pitth. Noisy audience, captains Lucile Naylor and Bertha Bailey. contest ended in a draw. Upcoming event at Sy soon on March 11 with further grades.

Forent UN Charch Pomeroy Mareh Forest Ban Resell AL Porest Edith Maud Holter Dolmant Hain Nth Pitth Frank Lucile Naylor Bertha Bailey David Fisnaghy Sysracuse St. Margaret Jones Minersville Wtelmina Smith Arerer Jesus Tikes

Estimate Road Cost in Route 7 Meigs District

An estimate for Route 7 costs is discussed involving Roy Marsh and Mr Addison in Meigs County. The contract is noted as awarded but details are unclear with references to Monday and Wednesday schedules and a Presbyter meeting on a Friday evening.

50 Candidates Now in Race for County Commissioner

The district reports a crowded field as multiple names seek county commissioner seats. Candidates include Wumeyur of Buuinei for six-year term, Ludr Lywnatitp resident Kitty, Clarence Coutey for recorder, and numerous Athens figures. Party lines show Republicans and Democrats filing across townships, with incumbents and new contenders alike. The slate also mentions a Pinchot candidacy in Harrisburg as Cornelyt Bryce Pinchot seeks the GOP primary ballot for congressional bid.

Hives Lus Buuinei M. Katty Ludr ‘Lywnatitp Sioner Belore le Duday Glouster Clarence Coutey Recorder Raweh Atlens W. J. Pratt Athena Weet Dacub Shemman Charles Miller Athen Charlen Levering Yorkyn Witliam B. Gower Saker . Sentiment Republicang Adam Niggemeyer Athens Robert Kilgore G. L. Gordon Jémies Vereoe Republicus Wayne Wingett Ceruserat Sheri Frank Cross L. WJ. Wherie Nelsonvuile Ted J. M. (Fagan) Beetty Led Township Frank Biddle Alexander Township William §. Bower Baker C. A. Dauphert Whe Plains Dinsmoort York Merwin Sans Conuan Charing Mile Riley Mort Trimble Adam Niger Wolf. Pratt WooNgel URI John Alexander Thrackmarten James Tolliver Iuchter M. Smith Waray Wingell Ateena R. EL Goldster Bus Township Maywood Wirath CRD CLL Pidcock Mes. Pinchot Harrisburg Cornelyt Bryce Pinchot Pinchot

Weasel in Art Contest Draws Local Notice

A local art contest features a weasel as the subject with artists from district schools submitting vivid color drawings. First prize goes to Helen Moore of Coolville, with others receiving honorable mentions. many more entries listed from Albany to Glouster.

Hnstead Helen Moore Cooivilia Aelen Weasel Annabelle Bussey Nelsonville Harriet Davis Joe Sayre Trimble Ong Mr. Weasel Letha Keirns Kenneth Vernon Amesville Margaret Donaldson Albany Bobby Chute Athans Mazio Johnson Athens Clarence Clark Carl Antle Robert Sedwick Esther Keirns Aldo Antle Ralph, Mills Chesterhill Lurene Buck Robbeta Louise Bretz Thomas Grim Juanita Willard Mannae Ginn Guysville Goldie Sabo Glouster Paul Oskey Jacksonville Ruth Shafer Max Antle Leona Schoeman Dorothy Sharp Joseph Sharp Margaret Addington Verna Sayre Bonkle Sayre Neil Roberts Lely Mae Clark Louise Steinmetz Audrey Schoegian Trinobie

Veteran railroad official John Shannon dies in Athens

John Shannon longtime B and O Railroad employee dies at Shettering Arms Hospital after months of illness. Funeral set for Monday at St Pauls Church with burial in Holy Calvary Cemetery. Survived by wife Anna, daughter Virginia, three brothers and three sisters. last resided at 28 South Cemetery Street Athens.

Juln F. Shannen Nailroad Shettering Arms Hospital Omtaiine Leatt Hassie St. Paul's Chhurch Holy Calvary Cemetery South Cemetery Street Ais Shangen Wee Michael Margaret Ryan Shannen He O Lalesthung Athens Railraid Ther New Marshtlla Annaimilion Shannon Virginia South Cemetery E. J. Shannon PL. Shennon M. P. Shannon John T. Ather Alice Shannon Elien Shannon

Birthday Children Highlight School Party Saturday

A school birthday feature notes Onal Carsey, second grade at West Side, and Mary Bevans, fourth grade at East Side, as Saturday birthday children. The piece mentions a March 6 all girls party with three celebrants ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade. Little Patricia Connor is among the five year olds.

Onal Carsey West Side Mary Bevens East Side St Our Party Patricia Connor

Birthday and training talk at two schools

A summary of a teacher meeting where Mr Hartmann spoke on crop value and student projects. Refreshments were served as plans were made for the next meeting at the vocational agriculture program.

Up-Towns Beat Downtown In Quiet Coolville Game

In Coolville Friday night the Up-Towns defeated the Downtown team 6 to 9. The squads, described as business-minded, showed limited basketball prowess while crowds noted the event with a string of unusual rituals including smelling salts and citrus. Postgame, horse liniment was pressed into service amid subdued mourning.

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