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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1934

Page

7

Meigs County Strikers Held in Common Pleas Court

Meigs County Strikers were arraigned in Common Pleas Court on FERA charges. Several defendants including Bolin Hoover Collins Byers Denny Smith McNutt Gersit Op 8 Cook King were released on bond, with trial set. deputies reported readiness to call them back if needed. Mrs. Sara Mitchell died Thursday at her Kem Run home, survived by relatives.

Meigs County Common Pleas Clark Bolin A. W. Hoover Robert Collins Clyde Byers Earl Denny Raymond Smith Samuel McNutt Ira Gersit Dean Cook King Downing FERA Tracy Sara Mitchell Kem Run Postland

Legion Post Receives Education Service Citation

POMEROY Drew Webster Post No 39 of the American Legion in Ohio is among posts nationwide to receive a citation for significant service to education. The award, issued in cooperation with the National Education Association, was announced by Post Commander J M Thornton and honors efforts to provide high quality educational opportunities for children and youth during the national emergency.

Pomeroy Drew Webster

Will Preach Here Indianapolis Pastor to Speak Pomeroy Church

Mr A Reid Liverett of Indianapolis will speak at the Pomeroy Church of Christ on Friday at 7 30 PM in conference with church board members rather than the congregation. Sunday worship and Bible study begin at 9 30 AM with Mother's Day focus. There is no evening service while the church joins others for a baccalaureate at the Junior High Auditorium.

Pomeroy A. Reid Liverett Indianapolis Pomeroy Church of Christ Liverett Kenneth J. Reed

Kellogg's Best Corn Flakes Market Quality Claim

The copy promotes WSIST as the best corn flakes and the world’s largest selling ready to eat cereal. It highlights heat sealed WAXTITE packaging and Easy-Open red and green design, with a personal guarantee from W. K. Kellogg and production in Battle Creek.

W. K. Kellogg Battle Creek

Richards announce birth of Eleanor Kall in Syracuse

Mr and Mrs Robert Richards announce the birth of a daughter Eleanor Kall on May 2. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs C J Arnold of Syracuse and Mrs Ruth Richards. Other items note Gerald Arnold visiting Annonville Ky and visits by Mrs Walter Kelch of Louisville to her family and by Misses Margaret Clark and Avazo Williams to the Rev Delbert Mills in Columbus.

Syracuse Robert Richards Eleanor Kall C. J. Arnold Ruth Richards Gallipolis Gerald Arnold Annonville Walter Kelch Louisville Ky van Johnson Mary Elizabeth Joe Wood Rio Grande McBride Ellen Morgan Elizabeth Jones E Coates Turtle Creek Margaret Clark Avazo Williams Delbert Mills Columbus Max Roller Middleport Frank Holmes

Local residents visit kin and travel notices posted

Middleport mentions Mrs. Ed Ewing of Logan arriving to visit her mother Mrs. Mary Sisson and sister Mrs. T A Riley on South Second Avenue. Mrs. Dale Dutton spent Thursday in Athens with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Dutton left for Chicago after visiting relatives. W A Giles of Hudson Street visits in Toledo with daughter Mrs. L Crary Davis. Mrs. Bernard L Wysong, recently hospitalized, will return to Columbus. L A Fulcher returns from Charlottesville Virginia. Dr. and Mrs A Z Junkerman will return tonight after Cleveland medical meeting. Mrs. Lucy G Boggess returns from Bryn Athyn Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Allensworth rent on South Second Avenue after living with Grant Street parents. Mrs. Mary Baker of Pomeroy visits cousin Mrs. Minnie Neutzling. E M Harrah in Columbus Wednesday.

Ed Ewing Logan Mary Sisson T. A. Riley South Second Avenue Dale Dutton Athens Mrs. Dutton Mr. Dutton C. P. Dutton Chicago W. A. Giles Hudson Street Toledo L. Crary Davis Bernard L. Wysong Columbus L. A. Fulcher Charlottesville A. Z. Junkerman South Seventh Avenue Cleveland Lucy G. Boggess Bryn Athyn Marion Allensworth Grant Street Sallie Young Mary Baker Pomeroy Minnie Neutzling Rutland Street

Baccalaureate Sunday for Pomeroy High Graduates Set

Rev. Frederick Ross of Bethany M. E. Church will deliver the baccalaureate address to Pomeroy High School graduates of 1934 and friends Sunday evening at the Junior High Auditorium. The service begins at 7 30 with a program including choirs, prayers, scripture, and sermon by Rev. Ross.

Frederic Ross Pomeroy High Pomeroy Frederick Ross Bethany M. E. Church Pomeroy High School A. R. Stark The Baptist Church Lloyd Clarke Episcopal Church R. C. Ditter Federated Church Kenneth J. Reed Church of Christ Mr. Ross E. F. Dunn

Grass Run Side Hill Notables Share Weekend Activities

Floyd Cleland underwent a delicate throat operation at Grant Hospital and recently returned home. Everett Barnhill works for William Bachner. Mr and Mrs W H Taylor and son from Columbus spent the weekend with Mrs Taylor's parents Mr and Mrs Alpha Plummer. Mr Plummer accompanied them home Sunday. Misg Mabel Winnis is noted. Dexter Ladies Art Society met at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Saxton. Homer Glaze works for William Nicholson. A Sunday birthday dinner honored Mrs Davis with guests including Mr and Mrs Dellie Bickle and child, Mr and Mrs Willis Parsell of Columbus, Mrs Anna Ward and family, Mrs Coy and family, and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Woldridge and child of Vinton, plus Florence and Don Hutton.

Floyd Cleland Grant Hospital Everett Barnhill William Bachner W. H. Taylor Columbus Harry Saxton Homer Glaze William Nicholson Race Davis Lawrence Woldridge Vinton Florence Don Hutton

Settle Land Dispute Enables Route 7 Right of Way

State Highway Department secures right of way for Route 7 in Western Meigs County after a court notice confirms agreement with Citizens Central Bank of Nelsonville. Bank land sale for 300 dollars ends delays. work to resume soon. Pupils in Park Street School enjoy a picnic with 33 children and one guest. Seventh Grade students conducted a separate picnic.

Meigs Pomeroy State Highway Department Meigs County Highway Department Citizens Central Bank of Nelsonville Middleport Park Street Frankie Gaylord Severtth Pantis Lee McComes Faenang Springs Dhuredag Sivernoon

Eastern Star initiates two new members in Middleport

A special session of Evangeline Chapter No. 173, Order of Eastern Star, convened Thursday in the Masonic Temple in Middleport. Two new members, Mrs. Bailey of Bradbury and Mrs. Herman Bailey of Fisher Avenue, were initiated.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Bailey Bradbury Herman Bailey Fisher Avenue C. W. Snider Bridge Club Lincoln Street Philathea Women Church of Christ Edgar Allensworth F. I. Gardner Sidney Russell Doyle .Miller

May Invite Guests Pomeroy High School Graduates Break Rule

Pomeroy High School alumni plan a May 29 banquet and reunion with guests allowed at the social hour following the 6 PM dinner. The change aims to set a new precedent after years of opposition to guests. Local notices include numerous social visits and a Bradbury infant death. Edward Skinner passed West Point entrance exams and will report July 2.

Pomeroy High School Pomeroy Alumni Association West Point Edward Skinner Estella Skinner

Miller Sues Mutual Life for 626 57 in Policy Question

Walter B. Miller files a lawsuit against Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York seeking 626.57 claiming it is due under the policy. The suit was filed Thursday and names Miller as plaintiff with the insurer as defendant.

Pomeroy Walter B. Miller Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York

Eureka 4-H Clothing Club Elects Officers

Gallia County re inaugurates 4-H clothing program in Eureka with Genevieve Clark as president Garnette Chambers secretary treasurer Lillian Chappell recreation reader Evelyn Halley news reporter Iris Bodimer adviser Assistant Agent Glen W Pryor explains revival after years idle and outlines 4-H aims to develop head hand heart and health and leadership for rural youth.

Gallipolis Eureka Eureka 4- H Clothing Club Genevieve Clark Garnette Chambers Lillian Chapbell Evelyn Halley Iris Bodimer Glen W. Pryor Gallia County

Recover Body From Ohio River Thursday

In Gallipolis Ohio the body of Edgar N. Vanden 61 was recovered from the Ohio River Thursday afternoon after he fell from a john boat while fishing. Neighbor J K Powell heard coughs and alerted the fire department which dragged the river and found the body within half an hour. Vanden's 89-year-old mother Mrs Isabel Van den was notified.

Gallipolis Edgar N. Vanden Ohio River J. K. Powell Vanden Powell Isabel Vanden

Obituary Noted for Mother Grieving Son's Tragic Death

A bereaved mother mourns the drowning death of her son. She is survived by another son Harold and brothers John, owner of Vanden's Restaurant, and Harry, a local grocer.

Harold John Vanden Harry

Hospital Notes Admits Local Residents

Gallipolis notes include John Sims Oak Hill undergoing surgery Mary Plymale 18 daughter of Elmer Plymale Gallipolis Ferry WV observed Mrs W E Bryan Iddleport and Mrs Landon Smith Pt Pleasant WV returned to their homes.

Gallipolis John Sims Oak Hill Mary Plymale Elmer Plymale Gallipolis Ferry W. Va W. E. Bryan Iddieport Landon Smith Pt. Pleasant

Fire Department Pump Proves Worth in Seeman Garage Fire

Local police report the new fire department pump was first used Wednesday night to extinguish a blaze in the home garage of Claude Seeman near Second and Olive Streets.

Gallipolis Fire Department Claude Seeman Second Olive Streets

Burges BS Recovering From Skull Fracture

Ralph Burgees school board member is recovering slowly from a double skull fracture after being struck by timber at work near Mar City. He is receiving treatment at Cherrington Hospital.

Logam Ralph Burgees Mar City Cherrington Hospital

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