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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1934

Page

2

Young Democrats Sponsor Meeting in Pomeroy

A large Meigs County Democratic rally last night at the court room featured Lieut. Governor Charles Sawyer as speaker. The Young Men’s Democratic Club organized the event with Sawyer urging youth involvement and support for Roosevelt's New Deal. Attendees included leading Democrats from across the state and local officials introduced by E. A. Wingett.

Pomeroy Meigs County Charles Sawyer Young Men's Democratic Club Sawyer Democratic Party Franklin D. Roosevelt E. A. Wingett Young Men's Democratic Club Leo Staunton Wellston State Central Committee Mary Gallagher Ironton Marie Dickson

Kellogg's ALL-BRAN Cereal Promotes Health and Regularity

Kellogg's ALL-BRAN cereal is advertised as a healthful food that adds bulk to daily meals to promote regular digestion. The ad claims it helps with constipation, provides vitamin B and iron, and offers a safer alternative to patent medicines. Two tablespoonfuls daily are suggested, with serving ideas and a note it is not a cure-all.

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Democratic rally in Steubenville introduces candidates

Woman of Steubenville Mrs Dell Howell Columbus and other Democratic figures were introduced at a rally. Candidates for State Senate and State Central Committee were highlighted. A second meeting is set for Thursday June 7 at the court room as plans begin for a county Woman's Democratic Club and county Democratic women are urged to organize at 7 pm at the county auditor's office.

Steubenville Dell Howell Columbus Charles Sawyer Marie Keim Senate Martins Ferry John Halliday Gallipolis County Roscoe Fowler Middleport

Entertains Loyal Helpers Class at Syracuse M E Church

Mrs. A E Williams hosted the Loyal Helpers Class of the M E Church in Syracuse on Tuesday evening. Guests included Gladys Crooks Lenora Campbell and many local members. Visitors recalled include G C Gorby and the Mills and Patterson families visiting from nearby towns.

M. BR Syracuse A. E. Williams M. E. Church Gladys Crooks Lenora Campbell Freda Fields Bert Wesse Dan Rizer Harvey Holter Dana Hysell Bari Fott Lillian Moore Edna Wayland Freda Duffy Otto Oliver William Houdashelt Charles Nease Carl Duckworth Harry Potts G. C. Gorby Carpenter Gorby Kerrs Run School

Local Social Notes from Middleport and Nearby towns

Mrs. Marry Houdashelt returned home from her parents near Racine after several days away. Mrs. Lera Rowsh te i. Mrs. H. E. Bush and daughter arrived back from a two day Columbus visit. Lewis Gibbs of Goonsee Iowa and son Travis planned joins here Tuesday. Families from Akron Washington D C and Jackson enjoy short visits with local relatives and friends. Emma Jean Smith Elsie Cordell William Bevans Kenneth Harrison left for Columbus after a Tuesday night stay. Mrs. Roberts of Jackson and Rev F C Kreager host brief visits at South Sixth Avenue.

Marry Houdashelt Charlies Wilcoxen Racine Lera Rowsh Te i Locust Street H. E. Bush Columbus Lewis Gibbs Goonsee Iowa Clair McHaffee Travis E. ©. Roberts Jackson F. C. Kreager South Sixth Avenue Emma Thomas Lettie Besserer Mary Evans Cr. Besserer Charleston

Schedule Arranges Pomeroy Offices For Pension Applicants

George Childs, pension board investigator, has announced a citywide schedule to aid old age pension applicants. Residents of Bedford Township must apply at the courthouse pension office on designated Mondays and dates through June. Friends may obtain blanks but cannot collect payments for services. In other items, funeral services for Mrs. Jane Cook were held in Syracuse, with attendees from Columbus Groveport and Springfield.

Pomeroy George Childs The Pension Board Bedford Township Chester Columbia Lebanon Letart Olive Orange Cook Syracuse Jane Cook William Diddle Robinette Alice Schwartzwalder Violet Roush Columbus Arthur Raver Groveport George Walker John Walters Springfield

Electric Eye Fails To Stop Huge Runaway

In Chicago detectives report escapee George Spina slipped past the prison alarm known as the Electric Eye in the detective bureau jail. Spina, weighing 240 pounds, was believed to have worn rubber heels and soles to evade the metal detector.

Chicago Detective Bureau George Spina Spina

Juror Refuses Evidence Of Knees In Westchester Suit

In Westchester Pennsylvania Judge J F E House bars showing knees as evidence. The case of William Ancoast hinges on knee testimony linked to a motor crash and damages claim, but without that proof the verdict goes against him.

Westchester J. F. E. House Josephine Brown William Ancoast

Jury Split Delays Decision in Gilmore Compensation Case

In Pomeroy the deadlocked jury in the Fred Gilmore versus Industrial Commission case led Judge C. E. Peoples to dismiss the panel after a lengthy deliberation. Gilmore seeks state insurance benefits for an injury suffered at Syracuse Mine in 1931.

Pomeroy Fred Gilmore Industrial Commission C. E. Peoples Gilmore Syracuse J. A. Willock Edgar Morris

Marriage of County Surveyor Beegle and Loretta Meier

Theodore Beegle county surveyor and Loretta Meier of Pomery were married on Saturday May 12 by Rev. Father Eugene F Dunn at Sacred Heart Rectory. They reside at the Meier home on Spring Avenue and were later honored Thursday by friends with light refreshments.

Theodore Beegle Loretta Meter Pomeroy Beegle Portland Loretta Meier Eugene F. Dunn Sacred Heart Meier Spring Avenue

Rainbow Class Plans June Potluck Dinner at Church

Miss Frances Bowen hosted the Rainbow Class of Heath M E Church on Chestnut Street. Members decided to hold a potluck dinner and party at the church on Monday evening June 7. The next regular meeting will be with Miss Viletta Emmish on the evening of June 11.

Middleport Frances, Bowen Chestnut Street Heath M. E. Church Viletta Emmish

Pomeroy Visitors Return After 40 Year Gap

Mrs May Basley and daughter Helen Basley of Des Moines Iowa along with Mrs Mills and daughter of Cincinnati visited Pomeroy Bend Wednesday to briefly see Mrs O H Stewart in Middleport. Mrs Basley formerly Miss May Owens and lived in the area.

Pomeroy May Basley Helen Basley Des Moines Iowa Mills Cincinnati Pomeroy Bend O. H. Stewart Middleport Bassey May Owens

Night Ball Games Draw Set at Middleport

Draw for the first round of the night recreation baseball tournament at the Middleport high school athletic field pairs Middleport Robson with Safety Cabs Athens Beckley Clothiers Huntington Heiner Bakery Camp Meigs Wellston Red and Bilack Cheshire Syracuse Gallipolis Pomeroy Green Lantern Racine Middleport Brooks Ebersbach Jackson Wellston Steese Pt. Pleasant Marietta Boat Works Huntington Oak Hill Opening game set for Monday night June 4 with games on Monday Wednesday and Friday weekly An exhibition Pomeroy versus Middleport on Tuesday May 29 at 8 45 PM

Middleport Robson Safety Cabs Athens Beckley Clothiers Huntington Heiner Bakery Camp Meigs Wellston Red and Bilack Cheshire Syracuse-Gallipolis Pomeroy Green Lantern Racine Middleport Brooks Ebersbach-Jackson Wellston Steese Pt. Pleasant Marietta Boat Works Huntington-Oak Hill Pomeroy

Weekend Visits Reported Across Silver Ridge

Mrs. Vinnie Woodie and son from Racine spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. C F Betzing. Edna Harper and Alfred visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R W Harper, Sunday. Juanita Tuttle spent Saturday with her aunt, Mrs. J M Bentz, of Alfred. Hazel and Mildred Christy from Athens visited their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G W Christy, Sunday.

Silver Ridge Vinnie Woodie and Son Racine C. F. Betzing Edna Harper Alfred R. W. Harper Juanita Tuttle J. M. Bentz Hazel Mildred Christy Athens G. W. Christy

Social notes from Walnut Street gathering and travels

Vroman entertained Thursday evening at Walnut Street with three pies and guests including Mrs. Bryan and Mrs. Harry F. Rathburn. Roscoe Reinhart plans a Sunday departure for Columbus for the summer with Clarissa Davis and Miss Helen Davis. both are visiting Cleveland with former employment details.

Walnut Street Bryan Harry F. Rathburn Parkersburg Pomeroy Roscoe Reinhart Columbus Clarissa Davis

Mrs Spears Logan of Columbus Hospital

Mrs Paul reported to Columbus hospital at nine in the morning. She is listed as alive and described as in good condition.

Spears Logan Paul Columbus Hospital

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