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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1933

Page

2

Pomeroy Council Hears Offer of 45 Cents a Thousand Gas Rate

Pomeroy Ohio March 7 council hears proposal from W L Linkhorn Gal llpolis group to supply gas at 45 cents per thousand cubic feet with a $1 minimum charge for the first thousand feet. Ohio Fuel Gas Co currently charges 1.00 for 100 first feet and 45 cents per thousand thereafter.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Councl Edgar Wibersbach W. L. Linkhorn Gallipolis Ohio Fuel Gas Company Linkhorn Wright McCroria Tinkhorn C. J. Hess

Former Pastor Placed on Lengthy Probation

Floyd W. Dick, former minister of the Christian Church in Pomeroy, was released on probation after pleading guilty to drawing checks without credit and embezzlement. Judge White postponed sentence, noting White’s familiarity with Dick. The case stems from a $100 forged check given to the United States Christian Missionary Society in December 1932.

Tord W. Dick Pomeroy Floyd W. ‘Ek Chrisin Church Fh! White Gallia County C. EB. Dick Grand United States Christian Missionary Society Judge White

Probation Terms Set After Conviction With Prison Option

The defendant faces two years of probation with repayment of $100 and restitution for bad checks. Any violation during probation could lead to immediate penitentiary sentence for the current charges. The judge outlined the potential penalties and enforcement actions.

Chester Board Opposes Loss of Vocational Education Funds

The Chester Board of Education passed a resolution to the Legislature protesting proposed cuts in state funds for vocational education. It argued the move is not economy but cripples farmers and raises costs for local districts and students while undermining agricultural training amid returning young men to the farm.

Chester Chester Board of Education

World Wide Guild Girls Meet In Middleport

The World Wide Guild Girls junior missionary group of the Baptist Church met in Middleport with president Miss Clara Mae Hamilton. Irene Mille led the program and taught the lesson, while Mrs Kreager serves as councilor. Light refreshments followed the social hour at Miss Marguerite Hysel's home on South Third Avenue.

Middleport World Wide Guild Girls

Beulah MecCullum Hosts Heath M E Bible School Class

Mrs Beulah MecCullum entertained Class No 12 of the Heath M E Bible School at her Beech Street home in Middleport on Monday evening The business session was led by Mrs M L French with a social portion to follow A large attendance included teacher Mrs Noel Haskins and hostesses Mrs Gomer Martin and Mrs Kenneth Byers with refreshments served aided by Mrs Mc Cullum.

Middleport Beulah MecCullum The Heath M. E., Bible School Beech Street M. L. French Noel Haskins Gomer Martin Kenneth Byers Mc.Cullum Home and Foreign Missionary Societies Heath Methodist Episcopal Church Rh. W. Harris South Second Avenue Nan Moore Foreign Society A. W. McKay F. B. Fisher J. C. Fisher Gallipolis Cecil Ward Charleston Gus Ward Pearl Street Cecil Randolph Ward C. BE. Erwin Columbus James Batley Perry Cooper Bucyrus Frank Booth Lera M. Roush Roush George Cheatham Logan Arthur Lewis Locust Street

Murray and Ceborne Granted Marriage Licenses

POMEROY March 7 C. E. Mur ray 6 and Inez Ceborne 38 received marriage license in probate court Monday. Both are residents of Dexter.

Pomeroy C. EB. Murray Inez Ceborne Dexter

Funeral rites for Mrs Elizabeth Bailey held at Rocksprings

Funeral services were conducted at 2 pm from Rocksprings Church for Mrs Elizabeth Bailey 80 who died Sunday at her Laurel Cliff home. She is survived by her husband four daughters and five sons.

Pomeroy Rocksprings Elizabeth Bailey Laurel Cliff

Meigs County Bank Holiday Passes Quietly amid Credit Willingness

POMEROY March 7 First day of the bank holiday ordered by President Roosevelt passed quietly with business steady. Many firms show willingness to extend credit. some workers face salary delays as town funds await deposits. Banks in Meigs County kept withdrawal restrictions lighter, fueling cautious optimism.

Pomeroy Roosevelt Meigs County

Two Prisoners Go To Pen This Week

Meigs County Jail inmates Garfield Willie and George W. Davis will be sent to the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus this week. Willie pleaded guilty to burglary and larceny and was a model prisoner, while Davis pleaded guilty to forgery and is wanted in multiple places.

Gallipolis Renkert George Davis Davis Stanley Rea George Veney Earl Shoemaker Harry Booth Glen Lawson Syracuse Meinhart Monkey Run Rea Venoy Peoples Karl Shoemaker William H. Renkert

Fisher family relocates to Middleport for Toledo job

Clinton Fisher has joined a Toledo wholesale grocery company. The Fisher household goods will move from Zanesville to Middleport, taking up the L. Crary Davis property on Main Street. Mrs. Fisher and son John stay with the Davis family.

Middleport Clinton Fisher Toledo

Birthday Is Celebrated Mrs Kreager Honored by Church

In Middleport on March 7 Rev F C Kreager and wife were surprised by a Baptist Bible School Junior Department visit for her birthday anniversary. Family members from Middletown and Dayton joined in giving gifts and greetings to Mrs Kreager.

Middleport W. D. Kreager Middletown Frances Kreager Dayton F. C. Kreager

Mrs. Julia Sapp 70Found Dead at Monsarrat Home

Mrs. Julia Sapp aged 70 was found dead at her home in Monsarrat near College Hill about 9 o clock Sunday night by a Glouster couple. Coroner L F Jones Athens ruled death from heart failure. Funeral held 2 PM with Rev M B Rogers at Church of Christ. burial Maplewood Cemetery. She had two marriages and leaves two cousins.

Glouster Julia Sapp Monsarrat College Hill L. F. Jones Athens M. 8. Rogers Church of Christ Maplewood Cemetery Fremont Lent Richard Sapp Stiri McClelland Greens Run Mat Hale Millfield

Jubilee Week Opens Tonight at Glouster

Jubilee Week opens at the Baptist Church in Glouster beginning at 7 o clock with Rendville members presenting the program. The deacons and trustees lead a joint program Wednesday night, Thursday features the Sunday School and the B Y P U with the Big Broadcast, impersonating radio stars. The Missionary and Sewing Circles present Friday’s program and the young people’s band performs. The public is invited.

Glouster Rendville Missionary and Sewing Circles

Miss Velma Morris to Wed John Conte in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Riley Morris announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Velma Morris of Columbus to John Conte of Columbus. Velma a Glouster High School graduate has worked in local stores and has spent most of the past eight years in Columbus. Conte is employed at Ohio State University in Columbus and the couple will reside there after the wedding.

Funeral Guests From Afar Attend Mrs Straughter

Out of town attendees for the Bertha Bintford Straughter funeral included Mrs. Etta N. Buell from Grand Rapids Michigan, Chauncey M. Davis and spouse from Detroit, Ruth Boyer, Blanche Russell, and Esra Payton. In Athens the guests were Mrs Lyda Hammond, Charles Lewis and daughters Buchie, Patsy Thomas, and Esta Ashiy from Rendville.

Straughter Glouster Bertha Bintford Straughter Etta N. Buell Grand Rapides Mich Chauncey M. Davis Detroit Mise Ruth Boyer Blanche Russell Esra Payton Athens Lyda Hammond Gallipolis Charles Lewis Buchie Patsy Thomas Esta Ashiy Rendyville

Trimble Grange Meeting Draws 34 Members

Trimble Grange in Columbus saw 34 members attend a Saturday night session. Mrs. Hazel Fisher reported on a Columbus course for lecturers with 40 counties represented and noted James A. Farmer's address on Grange education beyond public schools. An invitation was approved for York Grange to confer degrees next Saturday night followed by a pot luck supper.

Trimble Hazel Fisher Grange Columbus Mrs. Fisher James A. Farmer National Grange York Grange

Revival Services Draw Interest at Church of Christ

Interest grows in evangelistic services led by Rev. Gilbert Jones at the Church of Christ in Glouster. Bible studies accompany each sermon with topics for the coming week including The Book Everybody Should Know and Deity of Jesus.

Glouster Church of Christ Gilbert Jones Iromton

Charity Dance for Needy Tam Bes at Lamborn's Pavilion

A charity dance will be held at Lamborn's pavilion in Glou ster on Wednesday night. Proceeds go to the Ladies Auxiliary of the U M W of A for relief of needy tam bes.

Glouster Lamborn Ladies’ Auxiliary of The Tambes

Gazelle Hosts Guests In Murray City Gathering

John Gazelle entertained guests Sunday in Murray City with Mr. and Mrs Albert Zimmer and children Jack and Dorothy Mae Mrs Lucille Witeam Mr and Mrs George Mudrie Mrs C A Young Huntington WVa Mrs Elizabeth Brown and Jack Gazelle Jr present.

Glouster John Gazelle Albert Zimmer Jack Dorothy Mae Lucille Witeam George Mudrie Murray City C. A. Young Huntington W. Va Elizabeth Brown Jack Gazelle

Continue Advertising Plea From National Advertisers

The Association of National Advertisers in a March 7 letter to members says its board believes advertisers should take full cognizance of their responsibility as space buyers. It notes members share a community of interest with publishers in keeping publications as useful tools for sales efforts.

Ciation of National Advertisers, Inc Ter

Birth of a son for Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Orr

A son named Charles Lawrence Orr was born Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Orr of Stewart Street. The couple already has a daughter and named the boy for his grandfather the late C. L. Orr of Pratt Fork.

Les Lawrence R. C. Orr Elma Woode S Stewart Street Orr C. L. Orr Pratts Fork

Justice Case DeYoung Sues Self In Court

Stanton Michigan justice court records show Justice Case DeYoung suing himself for a $40 account owed by a business receiver. He obtained a judgment for the amount and garnisheed his own wages to collect.

Justice Court

Marietta Pastor Speaking at Presbyterian Dinner

The Rev Edward B of the First Presbyterian Church in Marietta will speak at a congregational gathering in Marietta. Dinner will be served by women of the church and Prof W President will introduce the speaker and conduct the business session.

Edward B Marietta Athens Presbyterian Arthur Dent

Gall Stone Avoids Operations at Home Guidance

A fragmented notice references self care for bladder trouble and a druggist advertisement. It mentions a specialist’s prescription literature and a money back guarantee, with unclear instructions and numbers. The readable fragments imply at home remedies or guidance rather than formal medical treatment.

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Kingsbury and Midway H. C. Cumings E. L. Story Kate Story Mina Smith J. A. Smith Union Avenue Smith Mechanic Street J. B. Bailey Denver Carman Ripley Sewing Club J. EB. Bailey EB. L. Story Rena King John Riffie Jean Miffie Everett King Lucile Cumings Aleck Henry Byenville Ohio Gold Ridge Road Leo Story Pomona Grange Harrisonville Welthari Dale Barnhart Darwin Parent-Teacher Association Wilmer Rice Tuppera Plains W. L. Rice Earl Collins Gradge Clark Kerr's Chester Board Elim MERT WED Arcturus Athens Furniture Exchange W. Washington Dial Ansenya Daald Nelsonville Meigs Pen Oscar Fugate Edward Fuga G. D. Sauerano Mrs. F. ©. Kreager Cincinnati Union Terminal Cincinnati Union Terminal Chamber of Commerce United States Velma Morris John Conte Trimble Grange Sion Jesus Lord Jesus Christ New Testament Church the Stedman CO Packers Athens, Ohio Association New York Let Char Jus DeYoung Dati Ern College Kent State College Capital University Margaret Slaughter Mary Martha White Edna Mae Stauffer Erle. Murphy Hicksville Portsmouth Ippine Islands Frank Bean Frank Draft Morrisourg, Pa Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company Alice Bean Vailtarrat Ohio National Bank Columbus, Ohio Ap Dent Insurance Dept R. F Mit
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