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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1929
Page
2
A. Hartley assists Weishen News from Pomeroy Bend for The Messenger. Pomero Bend Telephone Wim at 322 L. Classified Advertisements to Run in the Columns of The Messenger. Teleph 322 L.
In Middleport on November 1 the PTA Halloween party lit Cent School yards after rain cleared. A parade along Third and Mill Streets drew ghosts goblins and witches to the Central School grounds where booths and a busy cafeteria provided festive fun for all ages.
D W Hennessey, at Philadelphia hospital, underwent appendicitis surgery and ulcers of the stomach were discovered. He will stay about 30 days, with possible year long treatment ahead. Mrs A V Carl returns to Pomeroy after a Columbus visit. A Racine apple grower ships a car load to Delaware County. No parking on the new concrete highway until curing is complete. A Pomeroy girl received a fur coat from Cleveland with a $15 storage bill.
The ad touts Kissproof the modern waterproof lipstick that lasts all day with no retouching. It claims lips stay richly colored and natural looking, resisting stains on hands and items, and requires only a finger dab for full coverage.
Coupon offer promises a full Kissproof Make-Up Kit including lipstick compact facepowder rouge brow dressing and brushes for 30 cents. Describes contents and wooden case with emphasis on value and prompt response. One kit per person.
In Pomeroy public opinion swings as election approaches on a gas rate increase. Voters face a confusing ballot with Yes to sustain the ordinance granting higher rates and No to repudiate it.
Ex soldiers and veterans from the region send telegrams petitions and resolutions to Governor Myers Y. Cooper urging Carmi Thompson be appointed to the U.S. Senate seat left by the late Senator Theodore Ki Burton. Thompson is a Spanish-American War veteran and respected by Civil War and World War veterans.
PROMERCY Nov 1 Attorney A J Greene a Civil War veteran approaching ninety is seriously ill at his Gallipolis home after a heart attack. Stricken while visiting relatives in Parkersburg he rallied to return home. Greene spent years at Wilkesville and practiced at nearby courthouses with a long career in Metge County. He knew many era peers who have since died.
In Athens on Thursday morning the Finsterwald ambulance retrieved the body of Mrs. Clyde Wilson 41 a former Rock Springs girl Melissa Martin daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Joseph Martin She died late the previous night Her husband two children Virgil Rose and Harry Wilson survive along with brothers Joseph and Charles Martin The Wilsons own a home on Thomas Fork and have lived in Athens for several years where Wilson is employed.
Hearst Meadows, West Virginian, charged with contributing to the delinquency of a Pomeroy High School girl, was moved to Dayton workhouse after the court case. With a $100 fine, he may serve up to three more months if the fine is not paid, on top of a six month sentence to work it off. Mrs Minnie Steinbauer is visiting friends at Bowling Green.
McMaster Hardware and Furniture Company announces the formal opening of its new furniture store department on Saturday November 2 in the new quarters adjoining the hardware department. The company now has one of the largest stores in Southeastern Ohio with 10 900 square feet of floor space.
Mrs. H. Cook entertained at Elmhurst Tavern in Pomeroy Wednesday evening honoring her sister and brother Mrs. Carl Huffman of Chicago and G. B. Cook of Towanda Pennsylvania and the Misses Freda Fuehnle and Mary Park.
Miss Dorothy Dillard entertained her club of eighth grade girls at her home with a Halloween party. Twelve girls attended and enjoyed an indoor picnic with seasonally suitable refreshments. The group meets alphabetically and plans more activities this winter.
Mrs Mae Rust of Columbus accompanies a group to the funeral for C J Rust. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Harry Eblin and Mr and Mrs Clarence Eblin of Akron, Mr and Mrs Flesher and Swinehart of Columbus, Bever ly Rust of Ashtabula, Mrs Rusts two sisters, and Mr Bing with his wife and family. The Pomeroy High School team will meet New Boston at Pythian Park Friday afternoon.
Meigs County Agricultural Society members will meet in Pomeroy city hall on November 21 to elect three directors for Bedford Columbia and Lebanon townships. The session will also handle usual January business and then proceed to Columbus to draw the annual state fair allowance from the treasury.
Pomeroy November 1 Thomas T Williams 83 a veteran clothing salesman and insurance solicitor will cast an absentee ballot then travel to Jackson for four weeks and on to Charleston S A to spend winter with daughter Mrs Clara B Allen He is a Weis sviller pioneer known for singing and spirit to attend the Esteddfod singing contest He began as a clerk at Coalridge store and later sold clothing and life insurance.
Russell Haning aged 19 died in a Columbus hospital days after a Sunday auto wreck. He was son of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Haning former Scipio Township residents. Burial held in Columbus today. his father works as a mail messenger for the New York Central Railroad.
Nov 1 Meigs County stockholders in Jackson report activity surrounding director Pomeroy. Local records indicate corporate matters discussed and filings noted in county archives.
Building and Loan Association Huntington W V notes one of its 15 directors is Albert Romine Dexter a large stockholder from this county. Other directors hail from West Virginia and Kentucky. Middleport Nov 1 W A Giles ex mayor returns from visit to Northwestern United States and British Columbia praising the region.
Miss Esther Chambers directs a Laurel Cliff PTA program with Gordon Harris featuring the glyophone. Miss Chambers is a county music instructor and the event is at Laurel Cliff School house back of Pomeroy Friday night.
A bus journey carries Mrs Huffman to Chicago and others to Pennsylvania. Mrs Lewis visits Charleston to see her sister Mrs Van Cooney recovering in McMillan Hospital. Mrs ST W Jones hosts bridge. Mr and Mrs Paul Winn visit Columbus relatives. The Gray family from Kaila?le West Virginia visit Athens for the stadium dedication and plan a Middleport visit after the Ohio University Miami game.
Bastra influences may be mediocre this day with some interest in affairs. Suppressing petty quarrels and impulsive moves helps avoid negative omens. Those born on this day may enjoy a progressive year if they subdue restlessness and stay self controlled. Children born now may be clever but require early self discipline.
Mrs Clyde Wilson, 41, of 77 Mill Street, died at 8 this morning after a long illness dating from July. The body will be taken to her former home in Pomeroy for funeral services at 2 pm Sunday at Rock Springs Church with burial in the church cemetery.
A race enthusiast notes that cold weather does not deter driving in open air. He and others familiar with exposure still catch colds, but a certain compound in white tablets is claimed to kill a threat. The ad-style copy emphasizes protection and relief for drivers in any weather.
Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Harry of Athens, a daughter, Mrs. Virgil Rose, Akron, two brothers, Joseph and Charles Martin of Athens, and another brother and sister living in the West.
Mrs. Marie Holbrook of Cincinnati says after six months of stomach woes heart palpitations and liver distress improved on Konjola. She reports better digestion appetite sleep and weight regain and recommends the medicine sold at McKee Drug Store Athens and by merchants in the region.
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