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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1930
Page
2
Final school meet scheduled for Friday afternoon at the parish hall in Barp rigonville announces a gathering for the county. The district includes Cotumion Legio and extends to Te ws wz Altee. Thirty four teachers under county supervision prepare for a week of events and a proposal is noted for a community activity.
A local gathering at Creek Circle honors the March eleven date with remarks on the Civil War and the Armistice Day era. Attendees include Mrs Buell Mrs Yours and Mrs Charlie McBarree as the group plans a dinner for the Soldiers Memorial Fund at Appomattoz Court. The event notes Lee's surrender to Grant and the 186? milestone.
In Meigs County at the courthouse gathering, relatives of Buck Moore and others joined the funeral of Mr. Val Severince. A New York engineer, son of Mrs. Moore, died in California, leaving a widow and two children. A Workship accident injured a worker in Pomero y. Several local families held a Sunday reunion at Mrs. Betzert’s home as Teacher Treatore Kimmerstein received a Bible. Richard Campbell faced a surgical relapse in Columbus after returning home, and Earl Collins’s toddler fractured a elbow bone.
Pomeroy on March 19 reports William Ma. Fisher, foreman at a local printing plant, sought a remedy for brain storms as a double page form was dropped before press and much of the material deemed illegal advertising.
Syracuse dated March 19 reports Dr H H J Fowter, living in the village and with an office in Racine, is suffering from a severe facial eruption. The report notes the ailment as eryutpe, indicating a serious skin condition impacting the physician.
At the St Patrick's party at Eleharet Tavern Misses Gay Ebersbach Elizabeth Arnold and Margaret Smith hosted the Weather Class of Bethany M ik Church. Guests enjoyed a two course luncheon and tables dressed in Sweet Peas and St Patrick colors. Attendees included Mrs Barbara Amith Mrs Wilbur Finian Mrs Albert Hofer Mrs Mred Swatzel Mrs Elmer Wehrung Mrs James Church Mrs Arthur Ebersbach Mrs Glenennell Mrs Emmett Windon Mrs Edwin Berry Mrs Carla ester Mrs Eugene Bryant Miss Kathryn Reese Mrs William Matson Mrs Joe Chapman Mrs Id Aly Coates Mrs Ernest Ducer Mrs Oscar Durst and the Minses na and Kate Ebersbach Bertha Prada Mariel Milter Ida Lee tract and Addie Metiman.
Miners halted work March 1 after photos show wage rises, with men voting to strike and return home due to a price increase in coal support.
Miltrd Geugiea and Baigh V Trougina filed for the division of the estate of Mee teeta SM Perry of Flore. Dale EL Perry Frank & Perry and Clara Mee Perry appear as heirs. The estate includes 244 acres and several tracts, with a claim that Mere Perry and others share equal interests. Proceedings mention March 21 and a court order to adjust shares among heirs.
The institution Society met Monday evening in Middleport to discuss the topic Celeryge and Waerteworth. Participants included Mrs Heotert Mrs Mc Weick Mrs Bernice Hartinger and Miss Bernne.
A disrupted dog show gathering in Pomeroy leads to a delay as authorities intervene. The event, tied to the dog crowd, results in altered play, with observers noting the weight of the crowd affecting play timing and a speaker listed as Mr. Being. No further details available.
PomeroY March 14 Usder taker 3 WW Fiseterewind wae 22 6 to Parkerstorg westerney to prepare for baurisi the teda of Sire. Pa tl ftimen who die her homme there at 24 o'clock thet morning at the exe of £ 4 years Sire was the widow of Tesae Cot time who ce2 several years arn. She was 2 Senghbter of Mertix Pickens, Annesity, and wee mar ried three times one of her bus tants being Maetisen G Sayre. Corl War veteran. The teda wit be brought to her home wallace of Antiquity on Fri- 427 where she farors wil be told from the church aftermoen. Puriel will be in the Piamta Cemetery.
March 19 Frans Sit of Beipio Township, former Meigs County representative, reports roads in poor condition due to heavy gas rigs. The worst stretch from Eutland to Harriscaville will be resurfaced at an estimated cost of 3005 as soon as weather allows.
Mrs Bes we Hartin has purchased a five acre farm at Letart Palm known as the Tharton farm. The 145 acre property was formerly part of the Jobe NM Hayman farms. Local report notes the transfer occurred recently and the farm remains tied to the Letart region.
Lu cle Mayer from Ohio State University entertained college friends Miss Marion Awit at Denis Barker this week in Middleport. The group spent Monday at Athens with Ohio University friends and plan to visit relatives in Irenton after several days.
Mrs Ema Gwens and her daughter Fachel were in Gallipolis on Monday. Holzer Hospital Professor James T Lewis, recently operated on, was brought home Sunday and is reported in favorable condition.
Greens Run residents Edna Kennard and Florencet Mapper spent the weekend with Mingus family in Millfield and Greens Run visitors joined relatives in Jackson Wiche Pomeroy Nelsonville Carbondale and nearby towns. Several families including Boyers Minguses and Kennards were noted hosting and visiting relatives during the period.
The Leyte Berean Cross of the Christian Church Bible Rehove was entertained Tuesday evening in the home of Mrs. Homer Hyselt on Lincoln Street. A good attendance was reported and light refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs Howard Smith of Coembus and Mrs Bertha Keller visit relatives in Columbus. Various guests attend birthdays and weekends with family members in Marietta Huntington and Charleston. A portrait of Miss Helen Hess highlights basketball achievement at Ohio State Journal.
A fragmented report lists visitors and neighbors in Little Hocking and Decater Town, including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lefer of Greent Foot and Ermeet Mingus. It notes social visits, building work, a December town project, and local gatherings with several residents hosting relatives and attending events.
Mrs. Cora Sanders funeral attended by Mr. and Mrs. Spicer Keirns Harvey Wolfe and others in Athens on Thursday. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. E A Sayers and Homer visited the George Lin near Amesville. Ervin Keirns Columbus visited Harvey Wolfe over Sunday. Mrs. Keirns convalescing after surgery. Sylvia Everett returned from Newark. Doris Delbert and Don Kasler spent Sunday evening at the Cecil Keirns home.
A New York chemist markets McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Extract Tablets claiming vitamins A and D are concentrated into sugar coated pills. The ad asserts cod liver oil without vitamins is useless and promotes the tablets as equal to cod liver oil for underweight, rundown, or apathetic patients, pricing them at 69 cents.
A long list of names and visits describes a social scene with Mr and Mrs Jess Rig, Mr and Mrs Bo Chagged, Mrs Freé Bied, Mrs Charlie Flantiers, Mr and Mrs Rich Willers, and many others hosting or attending gatherings. Visitors include Miss Mae Goldsberry, Mrs Livtie Bursor, Mr and Mrs Pear Smite, and Miss Ruth Cowen, with greetings at church events, funerals, and Sunday visits. Several households in Zanesville, Columbus, and nearby areas are mentioned amid family get‑togethers and informal calls.
McDougal friends visited Ace Easler on Sunday with Jon and family, Jim Mesehher and family, and Lewis Morris. The Seas or Frash and eniaran spent Sunday with relatives in Athens. Carl Morris and family of Athens visited G J Bisson. Mrs John LaFollett visited sister Mrs Henry Calentine of Athens. Emmett Linscott and Alonzo Wooley visited Claude Steppe of Coochville. Warren Munn and daughter Wilma spent weekend with Mr and Mrs Henry North. Oscar Eddy of Co-
Mrs Charies Grace hosted a family gathering for Belem’s birthday with many guests and refreshments. Attendees included Catherine Horm Mary Roth McDonald Bertece Bast and others, along with relatives from Peterport Homes and nearby towns.
Hardenville residents Mr and Mrs Lester Achauer from North Canton visited Mr and Mrs William Achater over the weekend.
The Owl Club met at Tierg Matheny's home and multiple visitors and relatives were reported in town. Mr and Mrs Jef Smith welcomed a son named Zatur. several residents traveled to Logan and Buchtel Boméar while church members planned a Meundlish visit.
John W W Pole told the House Banking Committee he plans a merger between Chase National Bank and Equitable Trust Co both in New York. If approved the merger would create the largest financial organization in the country exceeding the resources of the National City Bank of New York.
Two men were wounded, one critically, when a grocery store in Cleveland was held up last night. A second assailant was also wounded but has not yet been captured.
An old advertising snippet touts Cascarets as the quick remedy for constipation and bilious symptoms. It claims relief will come with a candy and promotes Cascarets made from cascara to strengthen bowels and restore regular digestion.
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