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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1936

Page

3

Meigs County Republican Central Committee Organized After Bitter Contest

In Meigs County a faction led by A. D. Russell won a tight battle to organize the Republican Central Committee. Only 22 committeemen attended, all listing Russell on the executive committee. D. O. Whaley was chosen chairman with Dan Hartinger secretary.

Hotel Martin Russell D. O. Whaley Central Committee Dan Hartinger Whaley A. D. Russell R. G Webster Lewis Stanley Central Joe Turner A. D. Morrison R. G. Webster Jed Webster Stanley Robo Wilbur Pierce Claude Jones Edgar Wright E. O. Taggert Harvey Norris

Temporary NYC Offices Set Up in Dexter After Depot Fire

The New York Central Railroad opened temporary offices in the IOOF Building Dexter while the depot destroyed by fire is being rebuilt. Mrs. J. F. Bowles moved to her daughter Adrienne French’s home in Harrisonville and remains there as debris from her property is cleared.

Dexter New York Central Railroad IOOF J. F. Bowles Adrienne French Harrisonville Bowles

Mrs Gilmore Hosts Class Members At Simpson Church

Mrs. Fern Gilmore with assistants hosted the J F F class at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church on Putternut Ave. A penny social was planned for Thursday June 5 at the church with public invitation. Fourteen members and guest Mrs. Leverett Roush attended.

Campaign options loom after Guffey coal ruling

The piece outlines five avenues to pursue New Deal aims if the Guffey Act is upheld or challenged. It cites a constitutional amendment route, labor-led reforms, voluntary bargaining, interstate coal compact, and national corporate licensing as potential paths amid court rulings and Roosevelt administration strategy. It notes Roosevelt's possible meeting with the president and the impact on labor and politics.

United Mine Workers Roosevelt Congress NRA John L. Lewis Supreme Court Lewis Guffey Jetter New Deal

You and Your Nation's Affairs No Gross

A critical editorial argues that blind leadership harms the U S economy and politics. It condemns empty slogans on money and foreign trade while urging lower unit costs to restore demand. It questions the 31.5 billion dollar federal debt and 7.5 billion in annual spending as the country stumbles toward recovery.

United States New Jersey New York

Long Bottom Storekeeper Dies From Store Fire

POMEROY E B Gary a 76 year old Long Bottom merchant died at City Hospital in Parkersburg after a blaze destroyed his grocery store started by an overheated oil stove. He was overcome by smoke while trying to save a trunk with money and papers totaling 1400 dollars plus 400 on his person. Two townsmen rescued him and hours later he remained conscious during transport, but did not survive.

E. B. Gary Parkersburg Pomeroy Long Bottom City Hospital Gary W. D. Chambers William Matlack Chambers Matlack James Hawley Hawley Chambers and Matlack Mary Sheldon

Fish and Game Outing Draws Large Crowd at Pomeroy

Meigs County Fish and Game Association expects 500 plus attendees for the annual outing and banquet at the Pomeroy Gun Club. With 320 memberships sold, the event sets a record, and members pay one dollar for the year. Five Conservation Division representatives will attend, arriving Wednesday for a special pre banquet event hosted by the Gun Club.

Pomeroy Meigs County Fish and Game Association Pomeroy Gun Club Conservation Division

Bibbee Divorce Filed in Common Pleas Court

Harold Bibbee sues Francis A. Bibbee for divorce in common pleas court. The couple married in January 1925 and are parents of one child.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Harold Bibbee Francis A. Bibbee

Canton Woman Electrocuted Replacing Antenna

Mrs Ocie Burlingame, 50, died when she touched a live wire while trying to fix a dislodged antenna hanging beside a window in Canton. Authorities investigating the accidental death.

Canton U.P Ocie Burlingame

Ira Cowdery Dies at Long Bottom Home

Ira Cowdery aged died Monday morning at his home in Long Bottom after months of illness. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral arrangements are being completed today.

Pomeroy Ira Cowdery Long Bottom

Middleport residents visit kin and share news

Middleport briefs list visits and family updates. Mrs James Arnold of Zanesville spends days with her parents Mr and Mrs A H Bradbury. Mrs Clyde Mills of Steubenville aids a ill father in Gravel Hill. Miss Helen Beeson visits with her father W H Beeson, bringing a motor boat for guests. Numerous neighbors move or travel for summer plans. Pink eye appears in schools. several families travel to Buckeye Lake or Beach Hill for family matters.

Middleport James Arnold Zanesville A. H. Bradbury Clyde Mills Steubenville William Robson Gravel Hill Helen Beeson Columbus W. H. Beeson W. H. Beeson and Other Relatives. Miss Beeson Maggie Pickens Letty Besserer W. B. Besserer Charleston C. F. Besserer C. L. Brooks Charles Buckeye Lake Brooks Elmer Hoysell Oliver Street S&s Second Ave Arnold Webb Mr. Webb U. S&s Sixth Ave Lawrence Bing Beach Hill W. Va Sommers J. E. McComas Carpenter Lloyd McComas Lee McComas J. R. Harvey Fred Matthews Athens A. A. Chappelle Hobson Rd

Burial of Young Girl To Be Made in Meigs

The body of 13 year old Helen Rosalie Parker daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Parker formerly of Minersville will be brought from Delaware Ohio to Meigs for funeral and burial Thursday. Funeral services will be held at the home and church in Meigs with details to follow.

Meigs Raymond Parker Minersville

Minersville Church Service Thursday Afternoon

A church service will be held at the Minersville Church at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon followed by burial in the Minersville Cemetery. The rites will honor a local resident and community member whose name appears in the surrounding notices.

Minersville Minersville Cemetery

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