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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1934

Page

2

Meigs County CWA staffing to drop 140 workers Thursday

Meigs County CWA quota will be cut from 842 to 702 on Thursday as Welfare Director Henry Corradini explains. Those removed were previously on relief but must reapply for relief. wage scales for CWA and upcoming programs beginning April 1 were set by a committee including Pearl Parker E P Duerr and Corradini.

Pomeroy Meigs County Henry Corradini Pearl Parker Organized Labor E. P. Duerr Corradini Relief Administration CWA State Relief Department Federal Emergency Relief Administration Rutland Salisbury Sutton

A Quicker Way To Ease Headaches

An early 20th century ad touts rapid headache relief with a Robin Tablet disintegrating in two seconds after moisture contact and Bayer Aspirin acting instantly after swallowing. The copy markets Bayer as the genuine choice for fast relief and urges buyers to seek Bayer Aspirin.

Gus

Bashan sled accident injures boy at Bashan School

The young son of Mr Griswald was hurt Monday while coasting at Bashan School when his sled hit a post. He was thrown, the runner cut a three inch gash in his leg, and five clamps were needed in treatment.

Bashan

Thieves Ransack Call Confectionery in Middleport

Thieves entered the Call Confectionery in lower Middleport Monday night and took beer and tobacco. Officers are conducting an investigation today.

Middleport Lower Middleport

Receipts and Disbursements Report City Auditor Athens Ohio

City records show Schedule A.1 cash reconciliation and fund balances as of December 31 1933 including Treasury Balance Sinking Fund Emergency Poor Relief Cash and Outstanding treasurer orders. Memoranda list salaries wages and compensation paid with a total of 252928.60 disbursed across Water Works Special Funds General Funds and local taxes. Officials RIFF H. EVANS City Auditor and W. Booth State Examiner certify accuracy.

Treasury Emmy Yee SNL Iin Reek Poaice Nicete Hea Batibo Onan Ween Dew Voating Devt Bistee

Bidwell-Porter To Show Pupils Work And Events

The Parent-Teacher Association plans an all-room program for March 19 showing actual classroom work with seventh and eighth grades discussing Ohio presidents. A Junior Class carnival featuring a wild man is set for March 15. All-County High School Day arrives March 23 at Rio Grande with Bidwell-Porter glee clubs participating.

Bidwell-Porter Bidwell Port Parent-Teacher Association Ohio Rio Grande Rev. Stevenson Sam Jooe

August Voss Funeral Notices at Rome Ohio

August Voss former local resident dies at home 124 Lawrence Avenue Rome age ninety nine funeral held at St Paul Lutheran Church. Survived by wife Florence two sons Oliver and August Jr two grandchildren two brothers Charles Voss St Paul Minn William Voss Cleveland two sisters Amelia England Orient and Mary Baker Columbus. WOMAN 18 FINED HERE POMEROY Armont Nickles fined five dollars and cost on intoxication charge in court of Squire Titus committed to county jail until fine and costs are paid.

August Voss Pomeroy St. Paul's Lutheran Church Rome Voss Lawrence Avenue Florence Oliver August, Jr Charles Voss St. Paul, Minn William Voss Cleveland Amelia England Orient Mary Baker Columbus Armont Nickles Squire BE. R. Titus

Middleport Social Notes and Local Moves

Middleport news reports the White Rose Division No. 291 auxiliary meeting at Mrs. James Sauders home tonight. Lincoln Street resident Mrs. Margaret Hysell fractured her left arm Sunday afternoon after a fall on the street near her home. Neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Charles McNamee plan to move from Pomeroy to occupy the P C Powell property on Hobson Road when vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Archie Stewart. William Huggins Jr and family return to Mingo Junction after a weekend visit with William Huggins Sr on Lincoln Street. James Stevens and family, returning from Charleston, report grandson James Sisson improving at Hopemont Sanatorium in Hopemont, West Virginia.

White Rose Division Brotherhood of Railroad James Sauders South Fifth Avenue Main Street Margaret Hysell Lincoln Street Charles McNamee Pomeroy P. C. Powell Hobson Road Archie Stewart William Huggins, Jr Billy Marion Mingo Junction W. Va F. M. Sisson James Sisson Hopemont

Benefit at Letart Ladies And Will Give Social and Supper

A benefit social and supper for the M. E. Church will be held in Apple Grove Saturday evening. The report also notes several local updates including Mrs. Elmer Grimm recovering from injuries after a street accident and Rev. Willis Cassiday assisting at a revival in Rocksprings.

Letart M. E Apple Grove Charlies Snyder New Era W. Va Elmer Grimm Willis Cassiday L. T. Norris U. B Robert Sayre Frances Staffey Los Angeles Calif Mary Staffey

Celebrate Birthdays At Letart Falls Large Family Gathering

The Alexander family group of nineteen gathered at their Letart Falls home Sunday to honor four birthday celebrants W O Barnitz Paul Alexander and Mrs Carl Alexander an elaborate dinner was served The local church Ladies Aid Society will meet Friday at Mrs Early Roush Apple Grove The ferry man Jonas Wolfe suffered a fractured right leg in a Friday boat fall The Faithful Circle Class of the M E Church meets tonight at Mrs Bert Hunt A J Searberry moved household goods from Minnie Harpold farm Racine to East Letart Boston farm

Letart Falls A. B. Alexander W. O. Barnitz Paul Alexander Carl Alexander Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Early Roush Apple Grove Jonas Wolfe Faithful Circle Bert Hunt A. J. Searberry Minnie Harpold Racine Boston East Letart

New Trial Sought in Howell vs Village of Pomeroy Case

A motion for a new trial was filed in common pleas court in Pomeroy after the jury awarded Howell $1,300 for damage to Union Avenue property due to a sewer overflow. The motion cites weight of the evidence, errors of law, improper admission of evidence, and erroneous jury instructions as reasons.

Pomeroy M .A. Howell Common Pleas Wee Howell Union Avenue

Young People Active Baptist Group Plans St Patrick Party

Members of the Baptist Young Peoples Union will conduct the mid week service at the Baptist Church in Middleport this evening. They have completed plans for a St Patrick's party next Saturday at the church with a program, games, contests, and refreshments for attendees.

Baptist Church Middleport Baptist Young Peoples Union

Bradbury News Notes Local visits and family moves

Mrs Bud Russell spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Emma Glockner in Hysel Run Ben Bailey sold his milk business interest to brother Russell Renna Smith visited relatives in Langsville James Lambert John Sisson and John Swisher spent Saturday in Columbus Mr and Mrs John Hanning visited relatives in Athens Sunday Roland Gibbs is recovering from illness Dunbar Russell returned from Columbus hospital following an operation Carpenter Honor Roll Columbia High School February Seniors Marguerite Crabtree Westina Gillogg Ada Belle Trainer Mary Alice Worley Juniors Mary Frances Carpenter France Rupe Wanda Starkey Sophomores Lily Belle Price and George Nell Radekin Dorothy Morrison was the only Freshman with required average Miss Price appears on the honor roll for the first time

Bradbury Bud Russell Emma Glockner Hysel Ben Bailey Russell Renna Smith Langsville James Lambert John Sisson John Swisher Columbus John Hanning Athens Roland Gibbs Dunbar Russell Carpenter Columbia High School Marguerite Crabtree Westina Gillogg Ada Belle Trainer Mary Alice Worley Mary Frances Carpenter France Rupe Wanda Starkey Lily Belle Price George Nell Radekin Dorothy Morrison Miss Price

Bunker Hill Briefs

Mrs Olan Genheimer and children of Forest Run spent Monday with Mrs John Heilman. Edward Wells Bull Run was guest of uncles George and Joe Wells. M A Eppie spent Saturday night with George and Joe Wells. Mr and Mrs Dylvan Michael and others visited Mrs Gilbert Michael. The Howetts and family of Canada visited the parents of Mrs Howett. The Holters and family from Nease Settlement were guests of Mr and Mrs John Heil.

Bunker Hill Olan Genheimer Forest Run John Heilman Edward Wells Bull Run George Joe Wells M. A. Eppie Dylvan Michael Jessie Carr Gertie Toban Gilbert Michael Everett Howett Canada Jack Howett Earl Holter Nease Settlement

Poultry Expert To Speak At Meigs County Meetings

Poultry specialists from Meigs County host three meetings led by George W. Kreitler and Ohio State University expert Paul B. Zumbro. Zumbro will present chick growing methods that have satisfied hundreds of Ohio poultrymen, with sessions at Harrisonville Grange Hall tomorrow at 7 30 p m Chester High School Friday at 1 p m and Racine High School Friday at 7 30 p m.

Zumbro Pomeroy—Poultrymen Meigs County George W. Kreitler Paul B. Zumbro Ohio State University Ohio Harrisonville Grange Hall Chester High School Racine High School

Parents Will Offer Play at Middleport

A Middleport PTA will present a comedy titled Raising Money in Bangville on April 6 at Pear Street Gymnasium. The cast includes Mrs Amy Bowen Mrs Dave Entsminger Mrs W P Ohlinger Mrs H E Bush Mrs Ray Smith and others with four short skits after the main play. Experience in charge by Mrs George Beards Mrs C P Gallagher Mrs Virginia Kener and Philathea Women.

Middleport Parent-Teacher Association Bangville Pear Street Amy Bowen Dave Entsminger W. P. Ohlinger H. E. Bush Ray Smith Sylvia Burford Pear Hysell L. D. Diles Elizabeth Martin Will Reynolds M. W. Essex Virgil Edwards George Childs W. H. Steiff George Beards C. P. Gallagher Virginia Kener Philathea

Plans to Add Kitchen Equipment at Pearl Street School

The Pearl Street School PTA discussed purchasing kitchen equipment and furnishing a kit chen for the Pearl Street Gymnasium to enable serving banquets and dinners. Mrs. William Bradford announced more than 100 women belong to the PTA. L. D. McMaster spoke on Scouting and the Founders' Day program was presented. A candle-lighting ceremony impressed attendees and refreshments followed.

Middleport Pearl Street Parent - Teacher Association William Bradford L. D. McMaster Bradford Parent-Teacher Association

Bashan Notes Local Visits and Family Short News

Bashan social notes list visits including Mr and Mrs John Myers of Pomeroy with the Franks and Trussell families, Mrs Dayton McElroy returning from a visit to the Johnsons, and neighbors Harron Ervin in Carmel calling on the Rairden family. Weekend guests included William Conley of Long Bottom and Neva Wells of Portland.

RK. McKay Tom Mailey BE. Orr Parkerapurg Marion Sioten William Conley Long Bottom Neva Wells Portland

Entertain Bridge Club Hosts in Middleport

Mrs J A Kent and Mrs C W Clark hosted the contract bridge club Monday evening at Mrs Kent's home. Three tables played and prizes were awarded to Mrs O B Stout for first place and Mrs Oscar Klein for second. Refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Middleport J. A. Kent C. W. Clark Contract Bridge Club

Wayne Pullina Injures Both Arms In Car Crank Incident

Wayne Pullina fractured both arms on Saturday night while cranking his automobile. The incident occurred during a routine start at an unspecified location with no other injuries reported.

Bashan Wayne Pullina

Birthday Party Honoring Evelyn Melanid

A Friday birthday party was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Melanid’s home in The Plains for their daughter Evelyn. Guests enjoyed games dancing and refreshments including Mary Michael Asa Troyer Ruth Shamel Bob Moore Mary Margaret Bean Bennie Harrison Evelyn McDonald Charles Savage Mildred Michael Bob Ellis Katherine Warner John Lohse Geneva Stauffer Gene Coon Eileen Bescoe Vierre Smith Eleanor Darnell Bill Bescoe Donna Shafer Lowell Stage Dwight Grace and Lucille McDonald.

the Plains Clarence Melanid Evelyn Mary Michael Asa Troyer Ruth Shamel Bob Moore Mary Margaret Bean Bennie Harrison Evelyn McDonald Charles Savage Mildred Michael Bob Ellis Katherine Warner John Lohse Geneva Stauffer Gene Coon Eileen Bescoe Vierre Smith Eleanor Darnell Bill Bescoe Donna Shafer Lowell Stage Dwight Grace Lucille McDonald

Minstrels Singers to Perform at Chauncey High School

The 7-11 Jubilee Minstrels, organized by the Chauncey-Dover Athletic Association, will present Thursday at 8 p.m. in Chauncey High School Auditorium. The opening chorus features the full company with a slate of songs by George Willis George Hardy Delmer Dunlap Joe Matthews Gaston Sicilian Bob Howard John Gaiten William Hardy and Dr Darren Witham. The program will then include Recess and Other Studies.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Athletic Association Chauncey High School George Willis George Hardy the Delta Delmer Dunlap Sweet Adaline Joe Math Gaiten William Hardy Darren Witham

Serenade and Shower for Chauncey Couple Everett Ball

Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ball newlyweds from Chauncey were serenaded Monday night and given a miscellaneous shower at the Ira Barnes home in Lower Plains. About 75 friends attended and refreshments were served as gifts and socializing followed the serenade at the Barnes residence.

Everett Ball Chauncey Myrtle Barnes Ira Barnes Lower Plains

Vister Chauncry to Speak at Night Sermon

A notice indicates Vister Chauncry will deliver a sermon tonight with events continuing on another page. The item suggests church activity and a speaker lineup for the evening service.

Vister

Creomulsion Ad Promises Quick Cold Relief

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a fast acting cough and cold remedy. It urges readers to consult their druggist if not satisfied and claims easy use and immediate relief for symptoms.

Creomuision

Also Mentioned on This Page

BAYER ROB Confectionery Store City of Athens Ater Povgrus Cnccenes Seedeetai Mee Ood Riff H. Evans City Auditor W. Booth State Examiner M. A. Mowell Heview of Case Bradbury News Meigs Co Bashan News Entertain Bridge Club Gaston Sicilian Bob Howard Puddin’ Head Jones John Isi Marquinette Cheerio New Spring Millinery
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