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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1930

Page

2

Welfare meeting date moved to May 25 at Pomeroy

The Pomeroy District Child Welfare Council changes the meeting to Wednesday May 25 to avoid a clash with Rotary Clubs and the Pomeroy Teacher Association roundup. Delegations from six counties including Gallatin Jackson Meigs ton and Washington plan to discuss delinquency prevention, juvenile courts work, and family distress aid with social work and youth leaders. Judge J B Cartelom chairs local arrangements. reservations for noon meals are taken. The conference runs from morning until about 4 90 with a statewide program outline from the Charities Division.

Pomeroy Piktrenami Dboys Judee J. B Cartetom Pomerey Rats. Russet Pomeresy

Three Die in Wreck Near Pomeroy Prompt Hospitalization

A multi-vehicle collision at Red Bird Mire near Meike County left three people hospitalized with injuries and sparked a larger search as two others disappeared. Witnesses described cars skidding over a bank and passengers leaping to escape before responders transported the injured to Gallipots hospital.

Pomeroy Gallipom Galiteolizs Tyler Wira Jones Gap Tippits Errest Booth Pomeray Phares Malton Road Sarrders Wittesses Aoortad Benk Waihead Brown Smith Tennessee Gaillipotis Ana

Hobson Shops To Take On New Life

Pomeroy May 12 The Messenger reports Hobson shops near the Lindsey farms are expanding. More trackage fills and coal car movement from West Virginia is planned. A Deepwater Bridge approved will connect with the Virginia Railroad boosting Ohio River industry and jobs.

Hobson Pomeroy Messenger John B. Lindsey Charleston Lindsey West Virginia New York Central Iead Interstate

Deepwater Bridge Authorization Boosts Regional Rail Link

Deepwater bridge construction across the Virginian Railroad to connect with the New York Central Railroad has been authorized by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The project promises a through line from the Great Lakes to the eastern seaboard, benefiting regional freight and passenger service and linking major rail networks. Opposition to the plan was voiced by local communities and railroad interests, but the commission approved the project with funding expectations.

Middleport Deepwater Krailroad Uieex New York Central Railroad Interstate Commerce Commission Great Lakes Seaboard Kacawaha Valley New York Central Enea dBehige Cpesa Peake Amd Comimissen

Mime in the Ge Class Dance for Mrs Russell

In Gallipolis, a school mime event was held as part of a class program for Mrs Russell. Mr and Mrs Russell attended the performance, joining students and local residents for the dance and celebration.

Russell Gallipolis

Central Schools Exhibit Draws Wide Attendance In Wisconsin

In Middleport Wisconsin an afternoon exhibit at Central Schools drew large crowds with many rooms filled and displays well received. Attendance and exhibitors were highlighted as especially strong this year.

Middleport Wis Tie

Stores Lose In Punchboard Fraud In Pomroy Area

A local scam involving punchboard devices swindled Gallipolis merchants and nearby towns of about $1200. A New York group allegedly posed as investors drawing victims into cash purchases then vanished with the money. The report lists affected firms and describes the ruse and its swift disappearance.

Pomeroy Nelsonville Atcems Pomeres Wid- Merert New York Ashland T& Said Gallipolis

Afraid of Stomach Gas Finds Quick Relief

A Mrs A Cammer notes relief after using Anterika for stomach gas in ten minutes. The ad claims it acts on upper and lower bowel to remove waste and reduce gas. Gibson's Pharmacy in Athens and Hickman's Pharmacy are listed as sources.

Amy Gus Cammer Kroew Cme Adleria Adleria Give Stom Bowdis Gibson's Pharmacy Athens Hickman’s Pharmacy

Rides in Style Pony Sighting in Pomeroy Street

Early risers in Pomeroy on May 12 watched a car traverse Main Street with a Shetland pony sitting between the front and rear seats. The quiet animal appeared unrestrained and leaned its head out near Court Street to view the scenery.

Pomeroy Gree Main Street Court Street

Bad check costs shoe merchant profits on Saturday

Pomeroy reports a man posing as a workman bought shoes at Main Street store using a forged check. The customer, who gave the name Marty Miller and claimed to be a state highway contractor, took $27.88 in cash after presenting a seven dollar check. The merchant later learned the check was bad and pursued the man for restitution.

Pomeroy Jaced Zeber Main Street Dresed Zieber Marry Miller Samred Evans Zeher Dad Deen Sieher Carriiac Marty Milter Attermer Gallia Coants Barry Milter Gallgeks Fawrer Zieher Bieter

Neckwear Care Tip from Family Wardrobe Note

A family note urges every man to own a necktie holder in the wardrobe. It advises careful cleaning to prolong life and improve appearance of neckties.

Kang

Welfare worker Margaret Johnson to speak at OU convocation

Margaret Johnson of Associated Charities of Cleveland and Western Reserve University will discuss Opportunities and Social Service at Ohio University freshmen convocation Tuesday afternoon. She will also hold personal interviews with students interested in social service after the talk.

Margaret Johnson Associated Charities of Cleveland and Western Reserve University Ohio University Miss Johnson

Mexican aviator presumed dead after Pacific rescue attempt

Reports from San Jose Costa Rica say a popular young Mexican aviator, Cok Pabdio Sigar, vanished after an attempt to set new records. His mangled body was recovered from the sea near Fuerio Limon, Costa Rica, while en route to Buenos Aires.

San Jose Costa Rica Cok Pabdio Sigar Cerro Seco Mexico Buenos Aires Sea of Fuerio Limon

Orange Brand Tonic Promises Health To Underweight Women

A testimonial from Vernon Ave Uniontown PA claims the Orange Brand Tonic formerly Orange Feat strengthens and nourishes the body. The user says weight gain improved energy sleep nerves and appetite and credits Nugget laxatives for regularity. Sold at SASES Drug Store and other drug stores.

Necum Mit Vernon Ave Uniontown

Question on Benefits of Mergers Across Large Industries

The prompt asks whether mergers of large industries and businesses beneficially impact society. It invites analysis of efficiency, innovation, consumer prices, competition, and employment, while noting potential risks like reduced competition and market power.

Merger Opinions Divided Among Ohio University Figures

Economists at Ohio University weigh the potential harms and benefits of corporate mergers. They cite government regulators as safeguards while noting mixed results from recent mergers in public utilities. Some support publicity and public vigilance to limit negative impacts on small firms and employment.

Ics Ohio University E. B. Bryan

Debates on Mergers and Big Business Regulation

Local letters from Fred Linscott Frank Hannan and C W Fink discuss whether mergers benefit society. They compare effects on small merchants price competition and the need for regulation by the Interstate Commerce Commission and courts to ensure real public gains.

Gandhi’s Successor Held in Bombay Arrest in India

May 12 report says Abbas Traits, Mohammedan successor to Mahatma Gandhi, was arrested in Bombay as the government continues to suppress the noncooperation independence movement during ongoing passive resistance.

Bombay Grive Abbas Traits Mohammedan Mahama Gandhi

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