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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1933

Page

2

Primary filings promise four way Pomeroy Bend clerk race

In Pomeroy Bend and Middleport fierce petitions signal August primaries for local offices. In Pomeroy the clerkship sparks a four way contest with Edison Hobstetter Ben Neutzling H H Mees and A H Rosenbaum as leading candidates. Middleport mayor and village posts also draw Republican interests with J E Harley and A W McKay seeking another term.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Edison Hobstetter Ben Neutzling H. H. Mees A. H. Rosenbaum George Faris Middleport J. FP. Harley A. W. McKay C. J. Hess Edison Hobsetetter Dana R. Roush Charles Ricketts J. E. Harley Charles FE. Walburn, Jr John R. Hawkins H. P. Mayer William Handley Julius Jay Pomeroy Marshal Lord Hysell

Kruschen Salts touted for weight loss and energy

An advertisement quotes Mrs Ferris praising Kruschen Salts for fat loss and feeling peppy. It claims her husband shed 16 pounds in four weeks and promises a four week jar lasts, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

BE. A. Ferris Washington, D Cline Drug Co McKee Drug Co Adv

Accident injures Lee Norman near Chapman's store

Lee Norman was struck by a car driven by Elmer Cole last Saturday near Chapman's store, fracturing a small bone in the ankle and requiring a cast and crutches. The report notes other local items including omissions from a classing list at the Christian Bible school and revival plans led by Rev. Fred I. Gardner.

Lee Norman Elmer Cole Chapman's V. C. Shields Roy Shields A. A. Bahr Snyder

Bible gifts mark Middleport High grads

In Middleport on May 25 the local Presbyterian Church presented Bibles to six 1933 graduates. Recipients were Jane Davis Margaret Cunningham Phyllis Joachim Mrs Charlies Bing Ever Lewis and George Grindley for their church membership amid the graduation observances.

Middleport Middleport High Bchool Presbyterian Church Jane Davis Margaret Cunningham Phyllis Joachim Charlies Bing Ever Lewis George Grindley

Memorial Day Cleanups by Middleport Relief Association

In preparation for Memorial Day the Middleport Hill Cemetery and Park Street Cemetery were thoroughly cleaned and beautified. The work was done by the Middleport Relief Association using the unemployed.

Middleport Middleport Hill Park Street Cemetery Middleport Relief Association

Mrs Curtis Teas Daughters Misses Mary and Frances

Mrs J L Curtis of South Third Avenue entertained Monday night for her daughters Miss Mary Curtis and Miss Frances Curtis. Guests included Evelyn and Betty Ross Frances Pullina Teresa Mankin Anna Waddell Betty Kimes Rosalie Rife and Mrs Delmar Pauley.

Middleport J. L. Curtis South Third Avenue Mary Frances Evelyn Betty Ross Frances Pullina Teresa Mankin Anna Waddell Betty Kimes Rosalie Rife Delmar Pauley

Local Families Attend Graduation in California Pennsylvania

Mr and Mrs Walter Neutzling and son Carl and Mr and Mrs Ralph West of Breezy Heights and Adam Lallance of Syracuse left for California Pa to attend the graduation of Pisther Lallance, sister of Mrs Neutzling and Mrs West. They will return Sunday.

Pomeroy Walter Neutzling Carl Ralph West Breezy Heights Adam Lallance Syracuse California Pittsburgh Lallance Pisther Neutzling West

Funeral attendance noted for Meigs County official

May 25 report from Pomeroy says J H Eastman superintendent of the Meigs County Children's Home traveled to Bucyrus to attend the funeral of James T Washburn of Cincinnati. Washburn was sales manager for an agricultural company once employing Eastman.

Pomeroy J. H. Eastman Meigs County

Phi Delta Kappa Excursion Sets Steamer Washington Trip

Middleport residents learn the Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity will run its annual river excursion on Saturday May 27 aboard the Steamer Washington. The boat will leave Pomeroy at 2 30 and Middleport at 3 00 pm for an afternoon ride and depart Middleport at 8 00 pm and Pomeroy at 8 30 pm for the evening run.

Middleport Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity of Washington Fraernity Pomeroy

Class Night Frid ay Seniors To Present Program at Pomeroy

May 25 marks the start of closing activities at Pomeroy High School with Class Night by the Seniors at the Junior High Auditorium under Miss Ethel Garland and Mrs. Frank Chapman. Baccalaureate services Sunday precede Monday Alumni Banquet. Field meet May 31 at Rocksprings Fairgrounds then June 1 commencements.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Ethel Garland Frank Chapman Rocksprings Fairgrounds

Local Movers and Visitors Across Several Towns

John Manuel of Washington DC visits his father William Manuel. William Sayre of Detroit has bought the Nye Sayre farm near Letart and will relocate June 1. Mrs. Gertrude Hill and children return to Charleston after a death in the family. George Arnatt moved from Antiquity to the Barnitz farm. Charles Hauman from Racine leaves for Weaverville after living with his grandmother Mrs. Virginia Weaver. Mrs Waldo Keistling hosted the ladies aid society last Friday.

John Manuel Washington, D. C William Manuel William Sayre Detroit Mich Nye Sayre Letart Gertrude Hill Virginia Weaver Waldo Keistling Ladies’ Ald Society

Chapman visits capital and Meigs County schools

May 25 report from Pomeroy notes C C Chapman county school superintendent visited Columbus to consult with state education officials about Meigs County school needs. Also updates from Middleport recount Ferguson family travel due to a death, Lula Handley's improving condition, and social visits by Nina Russell, Sarah Sidenstricker, and Rev T Boyd Gay attending the Presbyterian General Assembly in Columbus.

Middleport T. F. Ferguson Charleston Bennett T. Boyd Gay Presbyterian Church Columbus General Assembly of Presbyterian Churches

Birth Announced for Lancaster Couple's Daughter

Mr and Mrs Charles McCall of Lancaster announce the birth of a daughter born last Sunday Mrs McCall was formerly Bernice Rawlings of Carpenter Mt Union Church pastor Selah Weatherby is holding special services each night this week Mr and Mrs Lee M Comas Mid Airport attended Sunday School and sharch here Sunday and spent the day with Mr and Mrs James Mc Comas John N Davis Oak Hill recently visited Mr and Mrs F E Wood Mrs Milton Cottril Wales Mill is employed in the home of Mrs Dayton Steward Mrs Amy Starkey Chillicothe visited her brother Howard Stewart Sunday Mr and Mrs Don Wood and children of Pomeroy visited Mr and Mrs George Wood Sunday

Charles McCall Lancaster McCall Bernice Rawings Carpenter Selah Weatherby Mt. Union Church Lee M.comas Mid- Airport James Mc Comas John N. Davis Oak Hill F. E. Wood Milton Cottril Wales Mill Dayton Steward Amy Starkey Chillicothe Howard Stewart Don Wood Pomeroy George Wood

Funeral services for Lillie Shain in Racine

Funeral services for 75 year old Mrs. Lillie Shain who died Monday at her Racine home will be held Friday afternoon at the residence with Rev. E. C. Hardin officiating. Burial will be in Letart Cemetery. Fern Holcomb of Eaton visits with her daughter Mary Eakin who is conducting revival services here. Mary Jean Watson, recently post appendectomy, returns from Holzer Hospital to her parents’ home and is recovering. Mrs. BE C Hardin, injured in a fall Sunday, is recovering.

Racine Lillie Shain E. C. Hardin Letart Cemetery Fern Holcomb Eaton Mary Eakin Mary Jean Watson Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Owen Watson

Ohio Briefs: Deaths of Lowry and Koettel Reported

IRONTON Dr Joseph W Lowry 68 a longtime Republican figure was found dead in his bed after friends broke into his home where he lived alone He likely died Tuesday night of apoplexy Cincinnati Leonard Koettel 61 of Norwood body found in the Ohio River missing since December Coroner M Scott Kearns noted a brushed temple and a gag of a handkerchief in the mouth

Ironton Joseph W. Lowry Cincinnati Leonard Koettel Norwood Ohio River M. Scott Kearna

Poems by Tessa Sweazy Webb to air on KGKB Texas

A half hour program of poems by Tessa Sweazy Webb of Columbus Ohio will be broadcast on Radio Station KGKB Tyler Texas Tuesday evening May 30 at 8 30 pm Central Standard time.

Tessa Sweazy Webb Columbus Ohio KGKB Tyler Texas

Probate Sale Notice in Franklin County Ohio Estate

Probate Court in Athens County issues notice in case 13230 to Helen Lewis and heirs regarding administrator C L Stout petition for sale of Zan McAllister estate real estate in Columbus Franklin County to satisfy debts. Real property is Lot 258 Wicklow addition, subject to mortgage by Buckeye State Building and Loan.

Athens County Co. L. Stout Iaa McAllister Helen Lewis C. L. Stout Zan McAllister Franklin County Ohio City of Columbus Wicklow Recorder's Office Franklin Buckeye State Building 4 Loan Company Lass A. Is Frank Lewis Margaret England

Wheeling Steel Sheet Mills to Reopen After Eight Months

Martins Ferry report states sheet mills of Wheeling Steel Corporation, idle for eight months, will resume operations Monday with about 400 workers rehired.

Martins Ferry Wheeling Steel Corporation

Frigidaire adds 1500 workers raising payroll to 1929 high

Dayton report says Frigidaire Corporation, a GM subsidiary, boosted its payroll by 1500 workers reaching the largest factory force since 1929, reflecting industrial upswing in the area.

Dayton Frigidaire Corporation General Motors

Nelsonville Receives Relief Funds in Approval

Columbus May 25 state relief commission approved requests totaling 70000 dollars including reconstruction finance corporation funds for Nelsonville 1266 dollars the aid aims at reconstruction and recovery efforts following losses.

Columbus State Relief Commission Reconstruction Finance Corporation Nelsonville

Market Guide to Fresh Pineapples Beans and Cherries in June

The article explains how to select June produce with tips for pineapple ripeness and spotting black rot, strawberries with color and weight checks, and cherries free of worms and brown rot. It also outlines quality cues for peas and string beans including color, pod fullness, and crispness.

Soak Feet in Radox Aimed at Instant Relief Ad

Soak your tired burn ing feet for 20 minutes in a gallon of water with three tablespoonfuls of Radox. If your feet feel better tomorrow you can walk miles without discomfort. Money back from Quick's Cut Rate Store or any live druggist. Ask for Radox 45 cents.

Quick Cut Rate Radox

James R Clark Named Executor in Ohio Estate

James R. Clark of R F D No 2 Coolville Ohio is appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Francis E Clark late of Athens County Ohio who is deceased. Dated this 24th day of May AD 193.

Marion Bobo Albany Ohio Margaret Bobo Athens Couny M. Johnson Said County Leonard ©. Clifford Athens John J. Clifford Athens County James R. Clark Coolville Francis E. Clark

Veterans parade marchers join relief cords with mobiles

A fragment notes a parade procession featuring relief cords and mobile units in support of veterans near the Armory, with participants identified as part of a local effort yesterday.

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J. B. Downing Gladys Bowen John Vroman George Tewkebury Parkersburg Marion Rife Logan W. Va Richard J. Chambers T. A. Mayia M. J. McCarty Dea Hayes Huntington Miss Nelson M. C. Hobart Contract Bridge Club Lincoln Street United Brethren Church Howard Johnson Tuppers Plains Phi Delta Kappa Fergusons Nina Russell Sarah Sidenstricker Church of Christ Rutland B. H. Rawlings Carpenter News Ewing Cash Grocery Evans Ricut BE. C. Hardin Ll. H. Ruth Elberfeld UNY Glouster Sai County Scar Charlotte Lydia E. Pink Tablets Protec Goodrich
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