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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1932

Page

2

Meigs County Primary Leads Highlight Tracy Webster Jones

Early unofficial returns from Meigs County show A G Tracy leading for sheriff R G Webster for treasurer and Tom W Jones for representative with strong Republican momentum. Beegle Beegle lead in commissioners contest while Hartinger Meinhart and Cullums show notable gaps. several officials like Titus Clark Ewing unopposed.

Pomeroy Meigs County A. G. Tracy R. G. Webster Tom W. Jones General Assembly Arthur Beegle A. B. Bingham Irving Karr Karr Bingham Beegle Beegie Clerk ‘of Courts Harvey L. “French John H. Spires Homer L. Carson Herman S Bears French Spires Carson Beards J. E. D. Hart- Singer Theodore Beegle Hartinger George A. Meinhart Linnie S Cullums Meigs Meinhart Cullums Rupe Blair Rawlings Reeves Williamson

POMEROY First Grade Certificates Accepted

May 11 Merit certificates from the State Department of Education list Pomeroy Junior and Senior High Schools as first grade. Prof C J Rhodes, superintendent of schools, announced the certificates were presented to W R Farnham and J E White by Supt Rhodes.

Pomeroy State Department of Education C. J. Rhodes State Department W. R. Farnham J. E. White Supt. Rhodes

Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Wise in Middleport

A surprise birthday party was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Co P Bradbury on South Third Avenue in Middleport. Friends and relatives including Mrs James Arnold and Mrs Charles Wise Sr attended and presented gifts to Mrs. Charles Wise Jr. as part of the celebration.

Middleport Charles Wise, Jr Co. P. Bradbury South Third Avenue James Arnold Charles Wise Ted Richards George Schaaf Charles Barnett Starling McCullough William Steiff Maxine Burns Selah Sidenstricker Charles McNamee Robert Camp Hez Root James Stevens C. R. Wise Ruth Wise Hilda Russell Ruth Hawkins Gladys Hughes

TUPPERS PLAINS COMMENCEMENT HELD AT HIGH SCHOOL

May 11 exercises honored ten graduates five men and five women. Dr Chubb of Ohio University delivered the commencement address.

Tuppers Plains Chubb Ohio University

Federal Flour Distribution Reaches Meigs County

The first shipment of Federal Farm Board flour, 3264 sacks, arrived in Middleport and will be distributed today to Red Cross representatives in Salem Scipio Columbia Rutland and parts of Salisbury Townships. Local Red Cross officials and junior club activities are also noted.

Pomeroy Federal Farm Board Meigs County Middleport Red Cross Salem Scipio Columbia Rutland Salisbury Townships Glen Thompson Salem Center Salem Township Matt Chase Harrisonville Scipio Township J. H. Grate Middleport-Bradbury-Patyme Salisbury Township Dale W. Dye Columbia Township Red Cross Organization Orange Lebanon Sutton Townships Mayme J. Heiner Vesta ©. Meloy Junior Red Cross Junior Red Cross Club Park Street

DAR Mees Friday in Pomeroy May

The May meeting of the D A R will be held at Mrs A R Clifton's home on Friday May 13. Officers will be elected at the gathering according to today’s announcement.

Pomeroy A. R. Clifton

Syracuse Residents Stricken With Illness Among Local People

Three Syracuse residents are seriously ill including George Potts a miner Justice of the Peace Frank Stowe and Robert Hess formerly circulation manager of a Pittsburgh paper who resigned due to ill health.

Syracuse George Potts Frank Stowe Robert Hess Pittsburgh

Hartford Bridge Club Dinner and Prize Winners

Mrs Mae Stollatis hosted a 7 PM dinner at a Pomeroy tea room for her bridge club. After the meal guests moved to her Hartford home for a bridge session with club prize going to Mrs Edward Stark and guest prize to Miss Marion Ebersbach.

Hartford Mae Stollatis Pomeroy

Pomeroy Panthers Win Southeast Ohio Baseball Title

Pomeroy High School Panthers beat Gallipolis 7 to 5 and tied 3 to 3 in a doubleheader to claim the Southeast Ohio Athletic League baseball championship. Dye and Crow starred for Pomeroy. Crow relieved Dye in the seventh as the Panthers rallied to win the opener.

Pomeroy Gallipolis Blue Devils Syracuse Pomeroy High School Panthers Ohio Athletic League Pomeroy High Srong Gallipolis Panthers Dye Blue Devils All Crow Brotherg Kelton Grueser

Many Pass Tests For Eighth Grade

In the county high school examinations 252 pupils passed and 1 failed. Of those who passed 118 were boys and 134 girls. A long list of girls' names follows, reflecting the high turnout among female students. Local social notes mention visits and relatives in nearby towns and a funeral in Ebenezer.

Pomeroy Supt. Co. N. Wagner Alice Pauline Bowen Hilda Laudermilk Estella M. Brickles Margaret V. Nease Mildred Ina Powell Juanita Pearl Hawk Stella Louise Triplett Elva Dean Brinker Yolanda Dilgard Gretchen Laudermilk Georgia V. Neville Theo Jacobs Mary V. Mora Olive Ours Maxine Russell Mildred Heilman Wyattie Reed Grace Hayes Naomi Rhodes Kathryn Williams Mildred Marks Edith Mulford Alice Turner Leah Jane Priode Sadie Harrison Maple Edwards Elizabeth Stout Sadie Morris Catherine O'Conner Mary Ours Helen van Nest Eleanor Cowdery Constance Finlay Ethel Findley Frances Norris Archie Dean Elizabeth Lewis Doris Branch Anna Diddle Elsie Gilkey Avonell Renshaw Elsie Ward Vera May Williams Phyllis Whaley Kathleen Duffy Kathleen Cundiff Lyda Pearson Violet Babcock Margaret Norris Mary Camp Helen Cleland Eleanor Gilkey Clara Mae Robinson Myrtle Green Carolyn Renshaw Jeannie Holsinger Maxine Canter

Reverend Warren Preaches at Portland with Next Sermon Planned

The Rev N O Warren filled his regular Portland appointment during Sunday morning services and announced preaching next Sunday night. The public is invited to attend. Local families and visitors including the Coogle and Willford groups, Petrel, Beegle and Talbotts were noted as spending time with relatives or visiting in nearby towns.

N. O. Warren Robert Coogle Martha Rivesville George Willford Ben Petrel Racine W. E. McDade Mack Beegle Elmer Beegie Pomeroy Annie Price Henry Talbott Parkersburg Maxine Lewis Avis McGee Akron von Adams Barney Kern Athens J. HB. Willford William Martin Manchester Marshal Delaney Nancy Seals Ralph Henderson

Local Chronicles Include Farming, Visits and Commencements

Bashan Thé farmers plant corn while families from Chester Le tart Parkersburg and Racine note visits. J C Rose, Bertha Rose, Lorain Haught, and others attend baccalaureate and commencement events at Tuppers Plains Chester Racine and Chester.

Henry Beaver Chester Audry Torrence Roy Pearson Letart Parkersburg Albert Pearson Omar Cramlet Minnie Orr J. C. More Carmel H. V. Tucker A. H. Bailey Tuppers Plains Bertha Rose Lorain Haught J. C. Rose Racine Homer Deem Pomeroy Guy Singer Eagle Ridge George Deem Ralph Frank Clarence Roush Athens Jim Frank Date Warner Frank Bailey Mary Trussey Effytha Stout Rolland Torrence Nelson Torrence Reedsville

Social Roundup From Bishopville To Ames Bers School

Bishopville residents hosted and visited neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Dan Clay Mrs. James Duncan and others in Columbus Miss Mary Wells stayed with Miss Faye Vaughn in Glouc ster. The Smiths hosted Nellie Kathleen and Genevieve Smith from Glouster and Trimble visitors called on Mrs. Mary Wilson and daughter Jessie. Rae Alle joined Mr. and Mrs. John Chapel lar at Federal for Ames Bers School exercises. Funeral day attendees to Oakdale for Mrs. John Embrey included Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Worden and daughter.

Dan Clay James Duncan John Davis T. F. Davis Columbus Mary Wells Faye Vaughn Giouster P. M. Smith Fred Smith Nellie, Kathleen Genevieve Glous Ter Charles Wilson Trimble Mary Wilson Jessie Mary Sayre Jessie McDonald Rae Alle John Chappellar Federal Ames-Bers John Embrey Oakdale W. S. Worden Gracia J. M. McDonald West Joe Sabo Mandana Grubb Sarah Patterson Bessie Harmon McConnelsville Marguerite Charles Milhoan Dorothea Mary Margaret Milhoan Cora Householder Jacksonville Frank Pedicord Millard Kasler Mrn Ira Kasler Fred Kittle Lillian Frederick Harold Guthrie Athens Grace Sayre Ira Falls Bertha Martin Alden Wells Dorothy Donna Billie Zanesville Jeff Hogue, Jr Eunice Milhoan McLeish Elizabeth Morgan Lloyd Hattie Watkins J. W. Palmer Ellen Pedicord Charles Pedicord Albert Embrey Fultonham Howard Embrey Hartleyville Roy Harrison Parkersburg Harrison Frank Harrison Ringgold Bishopville Mother Miles Hoon Betty Jean Sistip Annalee Smith Hannabee Grubb Oral Jones Betty Jean Stump Reverend Hoon Congregation Bernice Hipscher Truetown Mildred Weiss Millfield Catherine Woodruff Bernice Carter Jacksonville-Trimble High School Lucille Carter Smithville Jesse Withem William Withem Bobbie Hast Branch

Local News Briefs From Tuppers Plains and Vicinity

Tuppers Plains born to Mr and Mrs William Booth on Monday a daughter. A series of family events includes funeral attendance in Radcliff for a niece and caring for a ill relative. The community notes gatherings, travel, baptisms, school events, and diplomas at Ohio University with mumps and measles outbreaks reported.

William Booth J. W. Arbaugh Radcliff Stump Grantsville S. M. Gainer Carl Parker Pomeroy Raymond Blake Columbus Thomas Robert Stewart Junior Shields Meigs Creek Rosa Jennie Cole Icy Osborne Coolville Ethel Arbaugh Boice Lee Sisson Reedsville

Community Social Notes From Oakdale to Trimble

Gracia, and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McDonald and daughter Jessie, visit various locals Including Joe Sabo and Mrs James Duncan. Families and friends share visits in Trimble Giouster Oakdale and Athens with multiple engagements and a May marriage announcement.

Birthday Party for May 10 Children Named

An all women party is held for three Birthday children May 10. Maxine Rice in fifth grade at Central School Martha Ann Hoisington in third grade at East Side School and Rose Carsey at Rufus Putnam Training School attend.

Maxine Rice Martha Ann Hoisington Rose Carsey Maxine Central School Martha Ann East Side Rufus Putam

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Tracy Webster Jones A. Hartley Messenger John Sauvage Phone Generals Assembly J. R. Hawkins J. E. Carleton G. W. Ash William Ley Horton Brown Lowell Wingett Clermont L. Arnold Albert Caster Pomeroy High Schools Athens National Bank Trust Department Curtiss-Wright Cuba Ward Line National Hotel Havana Rockne Rca-Victor Radio-Phonog Bineti Phonograph Com Jenkins Rogers the Athens Messenger Ernest Baker Roush Lois Ann Maggie W. Va Wuspan D. S. Farmer W. E. Russell Edith Russell Willis S. Russell M. F. Bennett Cora Bennett Gerald Rice Stanley Simms Ryger Fannie Stevens The Baptist Church Laura Olendorff R. D. Williams K. Heke Arthur Boice Nora O’leary Kate Hogan South Second Avenue John Curtis George Parsons Gravel Hill Helen Keller Wil Hecker Ray Smith Frank Mackin New York Central Pomeroy Panthers Schmidt Pomeroy Simpson M. E Harry Swan Marvin Mary Jo Mary Swan Long Bottom Charles Henderson Ravenswood A. H. Henderson Helen Willford William Talbott Oscar Middleswart Frank Talbott Ebenezer Kenneth McCloud Point Pleasant James Davis A. A. Price Dana Browning William van Cooney Georgia Raymond Johnson R. D. Johnson Nile Barnett J. A. Smith C. E. Peoples Portland Bashan Alta Lovell Beasley Milling Beasley Mulung Athena EL Sete F. J. Beasley Company FORD Fred R. Beasley Athens, Ohio
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