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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1934

Page

2

Meigs County Farmers To Meet To Organize Corn Hog Groups

Meigs County farmers with corn hog reduction contracts plan a countywide meeting to elect officers and organize a four district association. H E Pickett leads the Pomeroy group as temporary chair. other district meetings include Racine High School and Harrisonville with Arthur Johnson and Hurley M Nelson as temporary chairmen.

Meigs County Pomeroy Hedford Salisbury Rutland H. EB. Pickett Pomeroy Group Racine High School Sutton Letart Lebanon Arthur Johnson Plants Harrisonville Hurley M. Nelson Basem Columbia and Scipio Townships

Meeting Delayed for Bunker Hill Month

BUNKER HILL announces the quarterly meeting moved to March 24 and 25 instead of March 14 and 17. Sunday attendance reached twenty seven despite bad weather. Generals Genheimer and others kept appointments in Wilkeeville and Middleport. The Stevens moved to Lisaie Kien property in Pomeroy with Mrs Stevens in ill health. Dane Bailey family occupied vacated Stevenses home. Mr. Andrew Davis of Syracuse hosted Guy Bing. PTA met at Mrs. Hazel Michael’s home to plan a school program.

Bunker Hill Genheimer Wilkeeville T. R. Stevens Long Hollow Pomeroy Stevens Mina Kiein Dane Bailey Stevenses Guy Bing Andrew Davis Syracuse Karl Genheimer Middleport Parent Hazel Michael

Barnes and Koester probate actions in Pomeroy court

In Pomeroy Probate Court last week Clarence M Barnes is admitted to probate. Noon K Barnes is named executor of the Barnes estate with bonds of 1100. Guardianship for Dessie Winifred Kueser is continued for advise. Teresa Koester is appointed executrix of Mary E Hartley estate with 6000 bond and sureties Ebersbach and Blackmore.

Teresa Koester Mary E. Hartley Pomeroy Kaward Ebersbach H. J. Blackmore

Grace Guild of Episcopal Church Meets This Evening

Pomeroy group members will gather at Mrs. Ebersbach’s Lincoln Hill home with Mrs. Edward Ebersbach and Miss Vida Ible hosting. Miss Agnes McQuigg entertained her bridge club on Lincoln Hill Tuesday. Miss Marion Ebersbach, local high school teacher, was at home due to illness. W. F. Schoenlein, injured in a fall two weeks ago, was moved to Holser Hospital in al Sports, Monday.

Grace Guild The Episcopal Church Edward Ebersbach Vida Ible Ebersbach Lincoln Hill Ray Clifton Columbus Agnes McQuigg Bridge Club Marion Ebersbach Pomeroy W. F. Schoenlein Holser Hospital al- Sports

Officials Appoint Clark Trustee of Children’s Home Five Years

Meigs County Board of Commissioners met at the Courthouse on Tuesday. Clark was reappointed as trustee of the Children’s Home for five years. Frank Stowe of Syracuse was appointed delinquent tax collector for 1934.

D. &. Clark Children's Home Pomeroy Meigs County

Foreclosure Sought On Miller Estate Mortgage

Lloyd A. Miller administrator of the Margaret C. Miller estate sues Bertha Litzinger Mary Ellen Litzinger and Dorothy Litzinger minors over four years old Joseph M. Litzinger Jr and Lawrence Robert Litzinger minors under fourteen Bertha Litzinger executrix of Joseph M. Litzinger deceased and John H. Snider to foreclose a mortgage securing a 300 dollar promissory note filed in common pleas court.

Common Pleas Court Lloyd A. Miller Margaret C. Miller Bertha Litzinger Mary Ellen Litzinger Dorothy Litzinger Joseph M. Litzinger, Jr Lawrence Robert Litzinger

Charter Day Observance Set by D A R Chapter

Pomeroy Jonathan Meigs Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will observe Charter Day on Thursday. Mrs Alfred H Eiberfeild regent announced a 1 o'clock luncheon Thursday afternoon at the Martin Hotel followed by a luncheon program.

Pomeroy Jonathan Meigs The Daughters of the American Revolution Alfred Ehiberfeild Regent Martin Hotel

Pomeroy Meig County Grange Holds Bi Monthly Meeting

Star Grange Hall hosted the Pomeroy Meig County Grange bi monthly meeting. Seven new candidates were initiated to the Fifth Degree. New by laws set regular meeting times and places. Next regular meeting at Alfred on May 4. A literary program by Nellie Radekin followed. Star Grange entertained with a banquet after the session.

Pomeroy Meigg County Pomona Grange Star Grange Salem Township Earl Starkey J. A. Turner Alfred Nellie Radekin Howta

Local Health News and Family Visits in Middlport

Dr L A Thomas oldest physician in Midlandport has returned home from Holzer Hospital after a serious operation and is in satisfactory condition. L L Carney and daughter Mrs Will Lowe visit son W L Carney in Houston Pa with Mrs L L Carney joining after grandson illness. Mrs Mattie Reeves of Grove Mill travels to Columbus for two weeks with Everett J Reeves family. Martha Frecker of Pine Grove will housekeep for Victor Boonagel on Headley Street during absence. Mrs Earl Lama travels to Columbus to visit sisters Grace Sauvage and H E Headland. Harry Backer and wife return to Mt Alto W Va after weekend with H B Bush on Gravel Hill.

Middleport L. A. Thomas Holzer Hospital North Fifth Avenue L. L. Carney Will Lowe W. L. Carney Houston Mattie Reeves Grove Mill Columbus Everett J. Reeves Martha Frecker Pine Grove Victor Boonagel Headley Street Ear! Lama Mies Grace Sauvage H. E. Headland Harry Backer Mt. Alto W. Va H. B. Bush Gravel Hill

Walk Across River Tee Breaks At Long Bottom This Weekend

River tee broke Sunday after a week of covering the stream. Hundreds walked across the ice for the experience with some traveling long distances. Friday night Wayne Orr of Murrayeville crossed ten head of cattle and several horses. A stray cattle went astray and was recovered next day. Cecil White and Mise Smith were married at Parkersburg Thursday and returned home Sunday. Ruth Stethem, recently released from Parkersburg hospital, came home Sunday.

Wayne Orr Murrayeville Cecil White Mise Smith Bellville W. Va Parkersburg Ruth Stethem

Middleport Auxiliary Wins Prize for Membership Drive

The Auxiliary of Feeny Bennett Post No 128 American Legion won five dollars for its recent membership contest. Mrs Wilmetia Mulford was elected Page of District No 2 to the state convention in August at Cedar Point, with Mrs William Robson as alternate. A class of new members will be initiated at the next meeting and a banquet will be served.

Middleport Feeny-Bennett Post American Legion Wee Legion Hall Wilmet Ia Mulford Cedar Point William Robson

Services Begin as Kentucky Pastor Preaches in Middleport

A large Baptist Church representation attended the Church of Christ in Middleport where Rev. Graham Walker from Lexington Kentucky is delivering a sermon series. He spoke Monday on A Preacher Called and drew a full house, with the evening session titled Living for Christ. Walker has his headquarters at the LaSalle Hotel.

Kentucky Middleport

Golden Circle Class Formed at Carpenter Union School

The Mt Union Sunday School organized a class named Golden Circle with Mrs. May Wood as president and Grace Carr as vice president. Chloe Peck serves as secretary and Lois Jewell as treasurer. The last meeting featured Mrs. Andrew Jewell and devotion led by Mrs. Eliza Jordan. Refreshments were served to 27.

Golden Circle Carpenter Union School Carpenter Mt Union Sunday School May Wood Grace Carr Chloe Peck Lois Jewell Andrew Jewell Eliza Jordan Emma McLain James Dugedon Lenore Durst Racine Don Wood Allegra Pat of Pomeroy George Wood Frank Markin F. E. Wood Pearl Dares Cheshire Lenore Darst

Ohio Fuel Gas speech urges caution on Middleport gas project

Frank W. Phillips district manager for Ohio Fuel Gas Co addresses Middleport Council opposing immediate withdrawal of company equipment. He questions Chicago Engineering brief, cites costs and profits, and urges careful review of Letart area gas prospects and prior leasing failures by Columbian Carbon and United Fuel Gas companies.

Ohio Fuel Gas Co Middleport Council Middleport Frank W. Phillips Ohio Fuel Gas Company Phillips J. H. McElroy Athens John W. Leaper Chicago Engineering Company Chicago Engineering Columbian Carbon Company West Virginia United Fuel Gas Company Carbon Company Letart Reeg Carr Chicago Chicago Boys John Leaper Elise

Middleport Faces Gas Fight Over Letart Field Claim

Citizens weigh competing plans for a twenty five to fifty year natural gas supply as The Ohio Fuel Gas Company challenges a Chicago firm backed project. Officials hear long debate on contracts pipelines costs and government loan implications.

Chicago Chicago Company Chicago Egineering Company Middleport Ohio Letart Pan Eastern Texas Carr Columbian Carbon Company Carbon Company West Virginia Leaper Ohio Fuel Gas Company W. Va Public Works Administration Ohio Fuel Gag Company

Sleigh Ride Bashan Hosts Weekend Social and Local Events

Bashan residents enjoyed an old fashioned sleigh ride and Wiener roast last Friday night. Pearl and Wayne Orr planned a Montana trip to buy horses. Mr and Mrs Best Lawrence welcomed a son Sunday morning. Middleport civic club hosts Mrs Mildred Fowler as guest soloist and Dr C E Holzer as speaker for a public meeting with local attendees.

Bashan Pearl Wayne Orr Montana Best Lawrence Harvey Frank John Taylor Ruth Orr B. E. Orr Rolland Torrence Clinton Orr William Wolfe Eagle Ridge George Deem Hot Springs Michigan Middleport Pt. Pleasant Civic Club Mildred Fowler C. E. Holzer Gallipolis

Covert Bakery Adds Steel for Ice Plant Project

Rapid progress at the Covert bakery on the ice plant with 19 tons of steel already at the site. Mr. Covert announced the remaining 174 tons will be shipped soon to complete the project.

Middleport Covert

Local Happenings in Montion and Langsville Areas

Community notes report residents traveling for business and family events. Trips include Middleport and Columbus, with visits in Delaware and Bellefontaine Bewery. Deaths touch families in Port Pomeroy and Detroit area. multiple relatives attend ceremonies and return home.

Halibut and Cheese Timbale Recipes Shared for Lent

A local cooking note outlines several lentil friendly dishes including baked halibut with pineapple and crumbs, macaroni cheese timbale, mushroom timbale, noodle ring, and creamed eggs. It provides ingredient lists, baking times, and serving suggestions.

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