Minersville Woman Fatally Injured in Pomeroy Crash
Mrs. Charles Stobart 35 of Minersville died at Holger Hospital Gallipolis after being struck by Norman Compton in central Pomeroy Saturday night. She was knocked down while crossing the street and suffered chest injuries. An investigation by Prosecutor Clark and Sheriff Tracy commenced Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Charles Stobart
Minersville
Holger Hospital
Gallipolis
Norman Compton
W. A. Compton
Central Business Section
Compton
Byron Bing
Pomeroy Sees Quiet Streets Amid Basketball Tournament
Pomeroy on March 14 reports Friday and Saturday crowds vanished as Athens and the tournament drew crowds away. The usual Saturday evening streets remained sparse with barbershop traffic down to few customers until late. News of a victory in the finals sparked wild enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Bend
Learning
Beware the Cough or Cold That Lingers On
An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a medical discovery for persistent coughs and colds. It claims the emulsion soothes irritated membranes while creosote fights germs, promises stomach absorption, and guarantees satisfaction with a money refund if relief is not achieved after following directions.
Stars Say For Tuesday March 15
The lunar transits for this day are adverse. Those employed by others may struggle to progress or gain favor with superiors. Birthday individuals should protect their positions and avoid conflict with authorities. Extravagance and impulsive spending should be restrained. A child born today may prefer private indulgences over work and face friction in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Kemblee
Messenger ad notices and contact details
Local notices from A Hartley Stapf correspondent request readers to send news and society items to 403 and to use the Messenger for circulation and classified ads. John Sauvage is listed for circulation or classified advertising at 453 L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hartley
STAPF
Messenger
John Sauvage
Reduce Costs in Small Ohio Estates
Probate Judge J E Carlton notes a new law effective January 1 in Meiga County Ohio easing estates under 600 dollars from administration. If an estate is worth less than 600 dollars the court may relieve it from administration upon proper showing, saving costs and avoiding creditor claims on land.
Presbyterian Missionary Society Meets at Church in Middleport
The Presbyterian Missionary Society held a Friday evening program in the church lecture room with Mrs. Shumaker in charge and Miss Freda Car! as program leader. Readings on Japan and foreigners in America were given by Mrs. C. A. Poindexter and Mrs. E. G. Probst. New committees were appointed for the next church year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Presbyterian Missionary Society
H. E. Thomas
O. H. Stewart
Vivian Middleton
G. H. Stansbury
Otto Stanley
Sue Sauer
Emma Owens
Susan Park
Funeral Held For Mrs Cantwell In Middleport
Funeral for 92 year old Mrs Mary Jane Cantwell who lived with her nephew Mulford Kinnard at South Second Avenue and Locust Street was held Sunday in Middleport. She died Friday night at their home and left only nephews and nieces as relatives. Rev Rank Kreager of the Baptist Church conducted the service at 11 am and the cortege left at noon for burial in Poca West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mary Jane Cantwell
Mulford Kinnard
South Second Avenue
Locust Street
Poca
W. Va
Rank C. Kreager
Baptisl
Kinnard
Miners Offered Final Chance to Return at Two Mines
R T West superintendent of Stalder Essex Mines Nos 18 and 5 at Syracuse and Rutland posted a notice offering Syracuse Mining Incorporation a last chance to return to work before the mines close. Mines to reopen Tuesday morning March 15 if miners report on time. failure to do so will trigger immediate permanent closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
T. West
Stalder-Essex
Syracuse
Rutland
R. T. West
Cordell Stranded Off Maysville As Engine Breaks Down
Pomeroy shippers report the packet Senator Cordell stranded in the Ohio River near Maysville Kentucky after an engine failure while carrying 500 tons of freight. The Packet Pittsburgh has been ordered from Pittsburgh to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Senator Cordell
Ohio River
Maysaville
Pittsburgh
Cordell
Fire at Mrs. Park Woodward place wareroom
Fire discovered Saturday evening around eight in the wareroom building known as the Mrs Park Woodward place. The fire originated on the first floor. Ernest McBride and millwright occupant on the second floor were at home when smoke began filling the rooms. Firemen located the source and the blaze was soon extinguished with little damage covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Anniversary of W F Jones Observed by Family
The eighty fourth anniversary of W F Jones was celebrated by his children and relatives at the end of last week. Jones was born and raised in Salisbury Township Meigs County and has never lived elsewhere. Mrs J R Stark of Pomeroy visits relatives in Detroit. KE J Hill a Pomeroy mail carrier has been unable to report for duty the past week. The funeral of Peter Ebersbach, who died early Saturday morning, will be held from Bethany M E Church in Pomeroy at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meigs County
W. F. Jones
Mr. Jones
Sailsbury Township
J. R. Stark
Pomeroy
Detroit
KE. J. Hill
Peter Ebersbach
Bethany M. BP
Beech Grove
Funeral for John Swisher Held in Cheshire
Funeral services were held at the Baptist Church in Cheshire for John Swisher who shot himself during a personal crisis in Carlton and died later at a Gallipolis hospital. Burial followed at Gravel Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Swisher
Carlton
Gallipolis
Baptist Church
Cheshire
Gravel Hill Cemetery
Local Notices Highlight Deaths Visits and Births
Mrs W P Wilburn travels to Gloucester for cousin Franks burial in a weekend of family mentions. Frank Sauders buried Saturday as relatives visit between Columbus, Middleport, and Pomeroy. Births announced for a son on March 12 and a daughter on the same date.
Wesley Emerson Born to Chicago School Teacher
The Middleport column notes the birth of Wesley Emerson on February 10 to Mr and Mrs Herman W Hoffman of Chicago. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Carl A Hoffman and the great grandson of Mrs Edwin Cook of Middleport and G F Hoffman of Columbus. The father works as a high school teacher in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Wesley Emerson
Herman W. Hoffman
Chicago
Carl A. Hoffman
Edwin Cook
G. F. Hoffman
Columbus
Snyder couple welcome nine pound daughter Hattie Adeline
Middleport March 14 Mr and Mrs Edward Snyder born at home near Hobson welcome daughter Hattie Adeline weighing nine pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Edward Snyder
Mabel Webb
Hobson
Hattie Adeline
Donahue Home Ablaze in Pomeroy Attic Fire
A fire in the attic of James Donahue's home on Butternut Avenue Sunday afternoon drew the fire company and many spectators. A defective chimney caused the blaze, with little damage beyond torn weatherboarding to access the fire.
Keeps False Teeth In Fasteeth Powder Ad
An improved powder promises to keep plates from dropping or slipping without a gummy feel. It freshens breath and provides all day comfort, praised by users and dentists. Available at Quick's Cut Rate or local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Woodpeckers Busy Here Early Sunday
POMEROY March 14 Early Sunday morning a large number of red headed woodpeckers appeared in Pomeroy and began their rat tap tapping on dead trees of the hillsides. They signalled from hill to hill for an hour then became silent. The exact meaning was unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Local Nuptials Highlight Regional Notices
Mr and Mrs Walter Smith announce the marriage of Hilah Marie Smith to Tommy Crews on Sept 12 1931. Miss Martha Bolton wed De Witt Ayler in June in Columbus. Dr Deem to be moved to Parkersburg hospital if possible. An operetta The Sunbonnet Girl was staged by Mrs C O Chapman. Families and locals mentioned attendances and illness updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Smith
Jumping Branch
W. Va
Hilah Marie Smith
Tommy Crews
Crews
Lovenia Bryne
Martha Bolton
Columbus
de Witt Ayler
Bolton
H. L. Bolton
Deem
Parkersburg
C. O. Chapman
James Laskey
Maysville
Rex Graham
Garland Grate
John Barker
Royal Grimes
Dwight Kennedy
Lizzie Braley
Ed Oliver
Cheshire
D. M. Archer
Bows Are Very Smart Pattern 2303
Pattern 2303 by Anne Adams offers a square neck with a scarf collar forming a bow, elastic sleeves, and versatile wear. Available in sizes 14 to 20 and 32 to 42, it requires fabric and trimming details, with pattern price and catalog offer. Orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Athens Messenger Pattern Department
West L1th Street
New York City
Chauncey Woman Burned As Coal Stove Explodes
Mrs Lucy Baker McKee of Chauncey was seriously burned in a coal stove explosion at her parents home in Bailey Run Slack Saturday. The fire had started to burn Bailey Run when gas formed and caused the blast. Garnet Baker, another daughter of the Bakers, is reported seriously ill at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lucy Baker McKee
Sam Baker
Bailey Run
Slack
Bakers
Garnet
Funeral Held for Mrs Steven Kirkendall at Chauncey Church
Burial services for Mrs Steven Kirkendall aged 75 were conducted Sunday at Chauncey M E Church by Rev G H Martin. A Church of Christ quartet sang. Interment followed at Nye Cemetery. She leaves husband two daughters three sons four sisters and two brothers and 27 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Hirkendall
Chauncey Church
Chauncey
Steven Kirkendall
Chauncey M. E
G. H. Martin
Pentecostal Church
Church of Christ
Nye
Woman Injured in Chauncey Car Collision
Mrs. Arthur Burchfield of Lower Plains suffered a bruised forehead nose and arm when a car driven by Oscar Perry struck the vehicle she rode in near Athens State Hospital. The occupants were not thrown. She was cared for at home and reported improved today. Kenneth Burchfield and her husband were in the car. the other vehicle sustained severe damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Burchfield
Chauncey
Lower Plains
Kenneth
Oscar Perry
Long Run
Athens State Hospital
Burchfield
Martha Bible Class Meets at Mrs. Howard Home
Martha Bible Class of Millfield Church of Christ held its March meeting at the home of Mrs. L. L. Howard Chauncey. Biographies of Bible characters were presented by Mrs. Celia Boudinot and Mrs. Bessie Pettit. A collation was served. Attending were Mrs. Daniel Fulton, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett, Mrs. Bart Pettit, Mrs. H. O. McDaniel, Miss Olive Brookins, Mrs. Viola Howard, and visitor Mrs. O. C. Howard, hostesses sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Martha Bible
Millfield
Local Residents Visit and Barn Accident Reported
Mrs. Archer's mother Mrs. John Colwell will visit for two weeks. Mrs. Stella Grover of Columbus recently stayed with her sister Mrs. Jessie Russell. Jacob Harrison of Leading Creek fell from a barn loft while feeding cattle and suffered a severe leg bruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer
John Colwell
Stella Grover
Columbus
Jessie Russell
Jacob Harrison
Leading Creek
News At The Messenger Chauncey Millfield The Plains
C S Bradfield Jr reports in The Messenger from Chauncey Millfield and The Plains with local updates and community notices. The piece highlights journalism staff connections and regional coverage across multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Bradfield, Jr
Attendance at Chauncey Christ Church session rises
Dean Hamilton secretary of the Church of Christ Bible School Chauncey reported good attendance at Sunday session. Lauretta Fielder led the evening Young People’s meeting. Mrs Ralph Brown announced choir practice for Tuesday at 7. Special music is planned for Easter service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Dean Hamilton
Church of Christ Bible School
Lauretta Fielder
Ralph Brown
Chauncey WCTU to Meet at Mound Street Home
A Chauncey Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting is set for Tuesday at 2 PM in the home of Mrs. Sam Tippett on Mound Street with Mrs. Elizabeth Knode directing. Women of the community are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Chauncey Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Sam Tippett
Mound Street
Elizabeth Knode
Dorothy Mullins Improves After Serious Pneumonia
Chauncey report states Dorothy Mullins a 5 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs James Mullins Chauncey who had been in a critical condition with double pneumonia is now much improved and able to sit up in bed after days of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Dorothy Mullins
James Mullins
Mrs Lizzie Barber Hosts Day of Quilting in Lower Plains
In Chauncey on March 14 Mrs Lizzie Barber of Nelsonville hosted a gathering at sister Mrs George Gabriel Jr s home in Lower Plains. A dinner and all day quilting drew guests including Mrs Mary Dowler Ludwig Mrs S S Shaw Mrs Ruth Montgomery and daughter Betty Jean of New Marshfield Road and others from Lower Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lizzie Barber
Nelsonville
George Gabriel, Jr
Lower Plains
Mary Dowler Ludwig
S.S. Shaw
Ruth Montgomery
Betty Jean
New Marshfield Road
Ralph Hysell
Harry Moore
Arthur Burdhfield
Fred Dailey
Benton Potts
James McHarg
Community visits and family noted in regional towns
Social round reports visitors and guests across Chauncey Millfield Glouster Nelsonville and Athens. Families including Lambersor Linscott McCafferty Johnson Fulton Blower Hill and McHarg share time with relatives and attend illnesses and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Lambersor
Don
Columbus
Dean Linscott
Jimmy
Nelsonville
Chauncey
C. E. McCafferty
George Johnson
Glouster
Millfield
Ruth James
Hazel la Hugh
Lewis Sanders
Daniel Fulton
Chester Sanders
Harold Blower
Local Family Notices From Columbus And Beaumont
W. E. Dicken of Lower Plains was summoned to Logan due to his mother Mrs J R Dicken's serious illness. Mr and Mrs Ralph McCathran Mrs Anna Waymer and daughters Flossie and Effie of Columbus visit Mr and Mrs John Shaner and Mr and Mrs Sam Waymer at Beaumont. Ralph Brown of Chauncey visited in Columbus on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Dicken
Lower Plains
Logan
J. R. Dicken
Ralph McCathran
Anna Waymer
Flossie
Effie
Columbus
John Shaner
Sam Waymer
Beaumont
Ralph Brown
Chauncey
Chauncey couple attends Ohio University band concert
Mr and Mrs Floyd Nye of Chauncey visited Athens Sunday night to attend the Ohio University Band Concert at Memorial Auditorium. Their son Kenneth Nye is a band member, and several other Chauncey residents also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Floyd Nye
Athens
Ohio University
Memorial Auditorium
Kenneth Nye
Huge Garage Tool Used in Eye Operation
In Venice California a five foot long garage tool weighing 25 pounds was used to remove a fishhook from John Hein of Long Beach. A physician and nurse failed to free the hook before Officer Emery, with Pete Kerneta's bolt cutter, cut the barb and eased the hook free followed by wound dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Calif
U.P
John Hein
Long Beach
Hein
Emery
Pete Kerneta
Kerneta
Borrows Gun but Holdup Is Failure
A would be bandit, lacking a gun, borrowed a revolver from H. E. Meancham in a Dallas pawn shop. The gun jammed when loaded and the bandit attempted a robbery but Meancham struck him. The youth fired but the weapon clicked and fled without looting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
U.P
H. E. Meancham
Meancham
Sheep and Lamb Raisers Plan Year Program
Officers of the Sheep and Lamb Improvement Association meet at the County Extension office with L A Kauffman, sheep specialist from Ohio State University, to plan a year long program. The group voted last year to adopt a sheep improvement project across local districts. Officers include Leo Williams R D 5 Athens president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheep and Lamb Improvement Association
L. A. Kauffman
Ohio State University
Leo Williams
R. D
Athens
Pres
Conant Wins Nichols Medal for Chlorophyll Study
Professor James B. Conant of Harvard receives the 1932 Nichols medal after four years of research into chlorophyll. He outlines possible groupings in the molecule and notes photosynthesis as the basis of life, with green plants producing the organic compounds that sustain animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James B. Conant
Harvard University
Harvard
Conant
William H. Nichols
Harvard Laboratories
Hans Fischer
Munich
Cofiant
Earth
Ouster of Cuyahoga Sheriff Salzman Upheld
Cleveland March 14 The Hamilton County Court of Appeals upheld the ouster of Kohn M Salzman as sheriff of Cuyahoga County in a division ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
U.R
Kohn M. Salzman
Cuyahoga County
Hamilton County Court of Appeals
Local Association Directors and Officers Named
Identified officers N. E. Mills of Athens as vice president and Emil Parker of Athens as secretary. Directors listed include Alexander Smith New England Fred Elliot Albany Will Coe Guysville Walter Jones Waterloo Don Marquis Sandrock Guy White Troy and W K Sayer Amesville with districts they represent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. E. Mills
Athens
Emil Parker
Alexander Smith
New England
Fred Elliot
Albany
Will Coe
Guysville
Walter Jones
Waterloo
Don Marquis
Sandrock
Guy White
Troy
W. K. Sayer
Amesville
Q-623 Relief Promoted for Rheumatism and Nerves
Found at last the famous Q-623 guaranteed relief for rheumatism neuritis arthritis sciatica lumbago is now available to all sufferers. Q-623 is a prescription of a famous specialist that has helped thousands when other remedies failed. A few doses usually stop the pain and many say it is worth its weight in gold. Sold only at Quick's Cut Rate Store.
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Mrs. Stobart
C. D. Shafer CO
Ohio
West Virginia
Packet
W. P. Wilburn
Frank Sauders
Harold Thompson
C. C. Washington
Sprigg
Everett Davis
Hallie Zerkle
Washingtons
Canton
E. M. McCarty
New Salem
Glenn Lambert
Chester
Dana Lambert
Strong Oaks
Clayport
Edward Milby
Cantbell
Mr. Kinnard
Arthur Boice
Betty
Jessie Johnston
Winmore
Heath M. E. Bible School
C. F. Hawkins
Phil Edwards
Ada C. Bing
Bertha Hamilton
Marguerite Ball
Thomas Longstaff
South Sixth Avenue
Allen Knopp
Frank Frasier
Rutland News
The
Athens Messenger
Martha
John D. Hill
P. D. Hill
Ean McHarg
Howard McHarg
S.S
S.S.S
County Savings & Loan Co
Athens, Ohio
Mutual Home & Savings Assn
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