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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1934

Page

2

Ironton District Absorbs Meigs and Vinton Loan Sub-Offices

POMEROY March 15. Thomas E. Dye, district manager of the Home Owners Loan Corporation, announces the reorganization of sub-district offices. Vinton and Meigs Counties will be absorbed by the Ironton District, and Athens County by the Zanesville office. The move aims for economies after the completion of most emergency loans. Emmett W. Peoples to follow.

Pomeroy Thomas E. Dye Columbus Home Owners Loan Corporation Vinton Meigs Ironton Athens County Zanesville Emmett W. Peoples

Rheumatism relief from ALLENRY advertised at Quick's

A neighbor gives a bottle of ALLENRY that allegedly eased severe rheumatic pain within two days and cleared uric acid in 24 hours. The ad claims complete relief in 48 hours for rheumatism lumbago sciatica and neuritis with a money back guarantee on the first bottle.

Allenry Quick

Meigs County Attorney Opens HO L C Loan Applications

Meigs County attorney will take applications for Home Owners Loan Corporation loans in Meigs County replacing E. H. Bardin who managed the Athens district office. Mr. Dye announced new districts and praised the efficiency and cooperation of the local district office under Bardin's supervision.

Meigs County Home Owners Loan Corporation E. H. Bardin Athens Dye Mr. Bardin

Local Notes From Sumner Area Weekend Visits

Miss Amber Cozart of Sumner spent Sunday with Thelma and Clarice Shafer. Several locals attend a revival at Fairview. Mr. and Mrs. Horton Smith are ill. Mrs. Delbert Gaul of Sumner visited Mrs. C. F. Betzing. Mrs. T. W. Shafer recovering. Frank Knowles and Eugene Farley of Middport visited Horton Smith. Alta and Edna Harper saw the play Deacon Dubbs at Tuppers Plains. Guests at C. F. Betzing’s included G. W. Christy family and Willie Pooler. Leona Myers and son visited Horton Smith. M. L. Parker stopped by Sunday afternoon. Vinnie Woode and son visited C. F. Betzing recently.

Amber Cozart Sumner Thelma Clarice Shafer Fairview Horton Smith Delbert Gaul C. F. Betzing T. W. Shafer Ilke Frank Knowles Eugene Farley Middleport Alta Edna Harper Deacon Dubbs Tuppers Plains G. W. Christy Willie Pooler Leona Myers and Son M. L. Parker Smith Vinnie Woode and Son

Exchange of Residences in Middleport on Gravel Hill

Mr and Mrs M A Hamilton exchange houses with Mrs Chester Andrews and daughters both residing on Gravel Hill. The two families move today. State DAR director Mrs C F Rathburn, visiting Mansfield for a conference, is due home this evening. I G Zuspan of Canton visited here with cousins the Roush family on South Sixth Avenue. Zuspan and the Roushs went to Maggie W Va for a short visit. Mrs Charles Bing left for Athens to spend the rest of the week with her husband.

Middleport M. A. Hamilton Swisher Cottage Gravel Hill Chester Andrews Creger C. F. Rathburn Daughters of the American Revolution D.A.R Mansfield I. G. Zuspan Canton C. L. Roush South Sixth Avenue Mr. Suspen Roush Maggie W. Va

Pomeroy High School May Not Field Baseball Team

Pomeroy High School may skip baseball this season as Coach Ray Farnham has not announced plans. If interest grows after a week of rent following basketball success, a restricted schedule team could be formed for limited games. James Call pleads not guilty to breaking and entering in Middleport and is held for the grand jury.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Ray Farnham Panther Middleport James Call William Robson John Call J. E. Marley

Middleport News Briefs Highlight Illnesses and Openings

Middleport reports Mrs. William Huggine hosted an all day quilting with several neighbors in Peart Street area. Uhrichsville trip for a death in the family. Dr L A Thomas improving at home North Fifth Avenue. Poindexters recovering from auto accident injuries. Arthur Covert and George Van Zandt back from Cincinnati business trip. Mrs Laura Hawkins of Rutland visiting ill health improving. Delbert Rice opens new dry cleaning in Lindsey Building North Second Avenue and Race Street.

Estella Roush Peart McKnight C. BE. Vance R. B. Laughead E. Bowen W. R. Luellen Peart Street Uhrichavile L. A. Thomas North Fihi Avenue C. A. Poindexter Arthur Covert George van Zandt Cincinnati Laura Hawkins Rutland T A. J. Beaver Delbert Rice Lindsey North Second Avenue Race Street

Marriage of William Longstaff and Louise Beaver Announced

In Middleport North Second Avenue Mr and Mrs J W Longstaff announce the marriage of their son William to Miss Louise Beaver. The ceremony occurred March 1 in Point Pleasant West Virginia. After the wedding the couple will reside in Corning where William is a machinist in the New York Central shop.

Middleport J. W. Longctaff North Second Avenue William Louise Beaver Pt. Pleasant W. Va Hobson Yards J. W. Longstaff Corning

Service Men Mark Fifteenth Anniversary of American Legion

Feeney Bennett Post celebrated the Legion's 15th anniversary at Legion Hall in Middleport on Wednesday night. Ex-service members were welcomed, a photo of the first meeting was shown, and the picture set was presented to posts reaching their membership quota.

American Legion M Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post Legion Hall Legion Paris The

Happy Hustlers Hold Potluck at Methodist Church Annex

Racine report notes 18 members of the Happy Hustlers Class of the Methodist Church met in the church annex on Wednesday evening for a potluck supper. St Patrick’s Day decorations adorned the gathering.

Racine Methodist Church

Racine High School hosts charity basketball tourney

A four game slate tonight and two more Friday at Racine High School Gymnasium proceeds benefit the local Parent Teacher Association.

Racine Racine High School Parent-Teacher Association

Harrah Hosts Bridge Club at North Fourth Avenue

Mrs FE M Harrah entertained her bridge club Tuesday evening at her home on North Fourth Avenue. Two tables were occupied. Mrs Gardner Reynolds won the high score award with Mrs Kathryn Reese second. Mrs John Russell received the guest prize. Refreshments were served.

Middleport FE. M. Harrah Bridge Club North Fourth Avenue Gardner Reynolds Kathryn Reese John Russell

J A Franz Dead at Home in Columbus

J A Franz 68 formerly of Pomeroy died suddenly at his Columbus home Tuesday per brother E J Franz Mulberry Avenue He was once with Franz and Sons and later Kroger Co district manager Survived by seven sons three daughters and other relatives Funeral services set for Saturday at St Marys Church Columbus with burial there.

Pomeroy J. A. Franz Columbus E J Franz Mulberry Avenue J. H. Franz Franz and Sons Kroger Company Sth Mary’s

Improvements Rise in Pomeroy Upper Block

Activity shifts through three buildings in Pomeroy’s upper business block with Ebersbach Building prepped as an estate liquor store and a new bowling alley installed. Phillips Sisters store rooms largely filled as nearby tenants move in.

Pomeroy Ebersbach Estate Phillips Sisters

Estate actions in probate court clear several holdings

The estate of Nettie Archer is exempt from inheritance tax and the Samantha Bradfield estate is relieved from administration with an estimated value under $500. The court allowed omission of an inventory. The wife George Sponagel was admitted to probate.

Pomeroy Nettie Archer Samantha Bradfield George Sponagel

County Profits From Dog Licenses and Damages in Meigs County

Meigs County auditor reports 1933 dog tag finances show 3,153 dogs in population with licenses yielding 3,994.85 dollars and expenses of 3,201.88 dollars, net profit 7,920.97 across the year. Damages paid for sheep killed and injuries amounted to 2,660.93 dollars, with additional costs for witness fees and dog wardens. The fund balance and transfers into general funds are noted, alongside county comparisons in Athens, Gallia, and Hocking counties.

Pomeroy Meigs County Blackmore Auditor of State Dog and Kennel Fund County General Fund Athens County Gallia County Hocking County

Pride of Ohio Lodge Meets for March Session

Middleport group Pride of Ohio No. 370 auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers met this afternoon for the March session with Mrs. Jessie Lansbury of South Third Avenue. After the business the members enjoyed a social hour.

Middleport Pride of Ohio, No. 370 Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Jessie Lansbury South Third Avenue

Mrs Oliver Hartley undergoes operation in Columbus

Mrs Oliver A Hartley had an abdominal operation at Grant Hospital in Columbus on Tuesday. Her condition is reported satisfactory.

Pomeroy Oliver A. Hartley Grant Hospital Columbus

Corn Hog Meetings Schedule Set by County Agent

The remaining dates for corn hog program organization meetings in Athens County were announced by T. H. Johnson extension agent. Producers from Ames Bern and Carthage Rome townships will gather at Amesville High School March ? at 9 00 am Coolville High School hosts Carthage and Troy on March 22 at 10 00 am Canaan and Rome meet March 23 at 1 30 pm Stewart High School Johnson says notices have been sent countywide and attendance is hoped.

T. H. Johnson Athens County Ames and Bern Amesville Coolville High School Carthage Troy Canaan and Rome Stewart High School Johnson

First Lady Leaves Puerto Rico for Washington by Plane

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt flew from San Juan to Miami and Washington after a week in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The trip follows a brief tour of local sites and meetings with officials.

Washington San Juan Puerto Rico Franklin D. Roosevelt Miami Fla Virgin Islands

Australian coast storm leaves fifty dead in ships

A violent northeasterly storm battered the Queensland coast with appalling force. Fifty sailors aboard three coastal ships were confirmed dead while crews sought missing men and vessels battled the gale.

Brisbane Australia

Hollister High School repairs revive library collection

Sewing and rebinding worn books by Hollister High School shop boys restored more than 100 volumes to the library shelves this week.

Hollister HollIster High School

Pioneer Resident of Chesterhill Is Dead

Emma Ball Coler aged 85 of Chesterhill died at home after a long illness. Funeral at Mt Zion Church with burial in local cemetery. Born near Bishopville Athens County daughter of John and Martha Johnston married John Ball in 1864. seven children, four survive. She remarried to David Coler in 1926 and was a longtime Mt Zion Church member. Reverend Derrick of Coolville presided.

Chesterhill Emma Ball Coler Mt. Zion Church Coler John Martha Johnston Bishopville Athens County John Ball Jesse Kenosha Falls Kane Joseph Nancy Randall Arthur Starling David Coler

Sunny Skies Mask Cold Snap With Freezing Readings

The sky was clear and bright but the thermometer stayed near freezing. Over 24 hours temperatures barely climbed above freezing, with Thursday morning at 28 degrees, yesterday's high 35 and a low of 18 above. A warmup is forecast with possible snow Friday.

Guysville Grade Teams Fall Twice to Coolville

The Guysville elementary basketball team lost two games to Coolville in Coolville Tuesday afternoon. Revival services at the M B E Church closed Tuesday night after three weeks led by Rev. W H Reitz. Mrs Claire McLaughlin of Hayesville returned Friday after a week with relatives.

Guysville Coolville M. BE W. H. Reitz Claire McLaughlin Hayesville

Burial notices and family visits after Pitts funeral

Incomplete text notes Mrs Burton and Mrs Ging as Mrs Letay returning from Pitts for a funeral attended by Mrs Kate and Mrs McLaughtin. J EB Richimeng and McLaughtin are mentioned with windville Ohio in an on page fragment about visits following the service.

Ler Burton Ging Letay Pitts Kate McLaughtin J. EB. Richimengey McLaughtin Wind

Fragmentary ad copy hints at quick relief druggist sale

The readable lines suggest a discount druggist promotion offering Quick’s Cut Rate remedies and a two dose or half bottle option, implying a sale or guarantee. The text is fragmented and includes references to a Bronchuling product and a doctor-like endorsement.

Quick

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