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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1933

Page

2

Meigs County beer license funds and school loan repayments

Meigs County villages and townships have received 4503 from the auditor of state for beer license revenue since April. December distributions are expected. Pomeroy leads receipts with 1803.75. Racine 321.75. Rutland 237.50. Syracuse 447.50. other townships listed. Separate report shows school districts repaid 51073 in loans under Senate Bill No. 182, including Harrisonville 5214 and Rutland 8827 among others.

Pomeroy Meigs County Auditor of State Racine Rutland Syracuse Lebanon Township Letart Township Orange Township

Menjou and Teasdale Reported Planning Wedding

Adolphe Menjou and Veree Teasdale are reported planning a wedding while Menjou remains married to Kathryn Carver. divorce not final until next August. The pair are described as firm believers in preparedness for matrimony and war.

Veree Teasdale Adolphe Menjou Ables Menjou Kathryn Carver

Rural social notes and drilling activity in Hill country

Sunday visits mark gatherings among Cleland Romine Easterday and related families. Kiggins Gas and Oil moves a drilling rig to Eva Welsh farm and prepares to drill. Neighbors Morris Bachner Sommers Will Eastman Epple Nicholson Plummer share Sunday visits across Dexter Langsville Rock Springs Bonker Hill.

Kiggins Gas and Oil Company Eva Welsh G. F. Morris William Bachner Harrisonville High School Claude Dulany Alice Dexter Elizabeth Plummer Burt Davis Margaret Perry Brown Weat Langsville Charles Amos G. O. Will Roy Eastman Rocksprings Dana Epple Bonker Hill William Nicholson Alpha Plummer Alice Jean Philip Nicholson

Venire for Condemnation Suit Names Jurors in Pomeroy

A special venire summoned in the Ohio Director of Highways versus Edward P. Roush et al. lists prospective jurors from Pomeroy Letart Falls and surrounding towns including Lisle Price Duffy Dais Tuttle Nelson Harris Jewett Rea Kautz Benta Follrod Kiesling Carpenter Romine Thoma Seakus Bean Schultz Sayre and Beredum. The panel will serve as petit jurors Friday in the case to be settled in court here.

Pomeroy Ohio Director of Highways Edward P. Roush Co. W. Lisle Portland B. F. Price Harvey Holter Syracuse Edward Duffy Jane Dais Marvin Morris Langsville J. M. Tuttle Long Bottom Mace Nelson Carpenter E. H M. E. Sayre Letart Falls Mr. Beredum

Jackets Set for Friday clash with Logan High in Middleport

Middleport Yellow Jackets host Logan High in a pivotal Southeastern Ohio League game. The Jackets aim to improve a weak defense while playing at home in daytime for the first time this season. Logan may be without three regulars but Middleport plans to face a full strength lineup with focus on strengthening defense.

Logan Middleport Middleport Yellow Jackets Jackets Battyn

Community Notes and Social Visits in Middleport

Middleport residents share travel updates with relatives in Columbus and Chicago visits. Local bridge clubs meet with high scores noted, embroidery club gathers, and church groups plan Friday sessions at the Presbyterian Church. Families visit relatives, recover from illness, and attend services at Asbury Chapel.

Social notes from Tuppers Plains area gatherings

Tuppers Plains residents hosted and visited relatives and friends across Belpre Athens Reedaville Morrisburg W Va Philadephia. Guests included Mr and Mrs L L Keller Miss Ruth Drake Mr and Mrs Leslie Blough Mr and Mrs Guy Springer Pearl Shields Ed Shelton Belle Keller H D Parker Cowdrey Laure Barnett Vern Parker Frank Swearing Carrie Gainer George McPherson and others. The round of suppers visits and calls reflected neighborhood ties and regional travel.

L. L. Keller Ruth Drake Leslie Blough Belpre Guy Springer Success Everett Calaway Pearl Shields Ed Shelton Athens Bahr Brothers Belle Keller H. D. Parker Cowdrey Reedaville E. B. Parker Foster Bean Laure Barnett Guysville Vern Parker Frank Swearing Philadelphia Carrie Gainer Morrisburg W. Va George McPherson

Florence Fisher Washburne Weds Dayton Attorney

Middleport Nov 2 Cards announce the marriage of Mrs Florence Washburne to Mr Howard H Delp of Dayton. The ceremony occurred Oct 29 in Akron at the home of the bride's brother in law and sister. Mrs Delp is the daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Fisher of Middleport and has worked as a fur buyer in Dayton. Delp, an attorney, will practice in Columbus for several months before residing there with his bride.

Middleport Florence Washburne Howard H. Delph Dayton Akron Harry Williamson Delp J. C. Fisher Columbus

Local Notes recount weekend travels and visits

Hashan News Notes lists James Eynon moving to East Liverpool on Saturday. Franklin White delivered furniture. Charles Deem and Gordon Oliver were Sunday guests of Robert Bailey. Nora Wells left for East Liverpool for employment. Mrs. Raymond Oliver and daughter visited Columbus for the week-end. Tom Bailey and Date Warner visited Red House, W. Va. Curtis Wolfe of Chester visited H. V. Tucker on Sunday. Roland Torrence and B. E. Orr visited Nelson Torrence and family at Reedaville.

James Eynon East Liverpool Franklin White Charles Deem Gordon Oliver Robert Bailey Nora Wells Raymond Oliver Columbus Tom Bailey Date Warner Red House W. Va Curtis Wolfe Chester Mra H. V. Tucker Roland Torrence B. E. Orr Nelson Torrence Reedaville

Burial for Andrew Gilkey Held at Burlingham Cemetery

POMEROY Nov 2 Funeral services for Andrew Gilkey 73 who died Tuesday at his home near Holiday were held at 2 pm from the residence with burial in Burlingham Cemetery. He is survived by a widow two sons Emmett and Thomas and a daughter Mrs Denver Wise of Rutland. Kindergarten Class Enjoys Halloween Party in Middleport Mrs Oscar Klein hosted the Halloween event Tuesday morning inviting each child to bring a guest.

Burlingham Pomeroy Andrew Gilkey Gilkey Emmett Thomas Denver Wise Rutland Middleport Oscar Klein

What Other Women Say What Other Women Say

The quote from Sara J. Wardel warns that rushing into marriage for wedding dress romance leads to an unsatisfactory life. It critiques impulsive marriages fueled by mood, rice, rose petals, satin, and a veil.

Jim-Joes Sara J. Wardel

Meigs Teachers To Meet Here Saturday

Meigs County teachers gather at the local Christian Church Saturday November 4 at 9 30 in the morning for a program including an audience song invocation and a discussion on proposed amendments to the Ohio Constitution Gayle Price of Portland speaks on Play Maxine Lewis Racine discusses fourth grade geography Gladys Kerr Salisbury sings piano solo Eddie Lou Howery Carpenter offers a short talk Professor E A Hansen of Ohio University is the afternoon principal speaker

Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio Gayle Price Portland Alice Smith Maxine Lewis Racine Gladys Kerr Salisbury Eddie Lou Howery Carpenter E. A. Hansen Ohio University

Meigs Woman Back in Ohio for Winter

Catharine Dye French of Ohio and California, mother of Hial French of Harrisonville and David French, arrived at her Harrisonville home after her tenth cross continental trip. She praised transportation officials for recovering her lost suitcase. She splits time between Harrisonville and Pasadena, inspired by family ties, scenery, and temperate winters, choosing Ohio for the season.

Harrisonville Catharine Dye French Ohio California Hial French David French Santa Barbara Cal J. F. Bowles Dexter Pasadena Pacific Coast Scipio

Hospital Report on Hobson Yards Injury man

Mrs James Souders and Mrs George Suders accompanied the latter's husband to a Charleston hospital Tuesday night where Mr Souders was treated for the Hobson Yards injury that caused the loss of his left hand. Hospital word Wednesday says his condition is satisfactory.

Middleport James Souders George Souders Charleston Souders Hobson Yards

Halloween Party Honors Ed ith Ward Hostess

Miss Edith Ward hosted a Halloween party Tuesday evening at her Pearl Street home in Middleport. Guests included Hettie Veith Bel Veith Jolanda Roush Juanita Bircher Helen Owens Rachel Owens Dollie Erlewine Marie Erlewine Thelma Shell Wilma Hill Hazel Hawkins Vernon French Hubert Miller Clarence Tucker Jack Satterfield Ira Bucher and Harold Rush.

Middleport Edith Ward Pearl Street Hettie Anabel Veith Jolanda Roush Juanita Bircher Helen Rachel Owens Dollie Marie Erlewine Thelma Shell Wilma Hill Hazel Hawkins Vernon French Hubert Miller Clarence Tucker Jack Satterfield Ira Bucher Harold Rush

Halloween Party For Ruth Blackburn’s Guests At Home

Miss Ruth Blackburn hosted a Halloween party at her Park Street home in Middleport. On Tuesday evening eighteen girls attended a program of games and refreshments were served near the end of the gathering.

Middleport Ruth Blackburn Park Street

Halloween Party Hosted by Andersons for Friends

Juanita and Madeline Anderson entertained friends with a Halloween party on Saturday night October 28 from 8 to 11 30 at the Anderson home. Guests included Mary McCann Flora Talbert and Juanita.

Thomas Anderson Mary McCann Flora Talbert Juanita

Mrs. Keenan Buried At Batesville Funeral

Mrs Blanche Atkinson Keenan 70 wife of Attorney Emmett Keenan died at home 9 Park Place from complications. Visitation Friday 7 to 9 pm. Funeral at Batesville Saturday 1 pm with Rev. A Wilcox officiating. Survived by husband son Robert Athens daughter Mrs Ralph Flabaugh Philadelphia mother Mrs Louise Atkinson Columbus four sisters Brewster.

Blanche Atkinson Keenan Emmett Keenan Park Place Keenan Batesville A. ¥. Wilcox Athens Presbyterian Church Roxford Athens Nelsonville

Local Names in Court Case List Reveals Residents

A lengthy slate of names including Withem Garnet Talbert Mary Dust Margaret Schoeman Inez Palmer Isabelle Carter Leona Shumway Ruth Handa Mary Stevens Virginia Sawyer Marie Stevens Geraldine Hoisington William Sands Mickey McMahon John Stevens Jesse Jackson Fred West Delbert Pettit James Grimm Leo Carter Arthur Wemmer Lester Conaway Delbert Malone Arthur Shumway Thomas Smathers Elsworth Collins Jerry Welling Henry Collins Chester Russell Elvin Loren John Denzil Anderson Mr Bennett Anderson Mrs James Ahnda Mrs Lewis Hounestine Mrs Regina Grandy Helen Mrs Joseph Thyne Mrs Thomas Anderson appears in the community roster for a pending legal matter.

Sunday School Class Enjoys Halloween Party

Mrs Verne hosted a Halloween party after Sunday school with cookies and pumpkin treats. Mr and Mrs Margaret Cummings are recovering from an automobile accident. Dale Worstey is traveling. Malcolm Pape was a guest. Reforestation day was observed at Fort Knox Kentucky.

Cargaret Cummings Dale Worstey Em Malcolm Pape K Winnersville Cari Law Charles Ke Richard Ft. Knox Mra Joba Dale Onis

Ley at Hospital in Athens Nearing Extended Stay

Nov. W. Ley remains at Hospital in Athens after a blood operation on a hand. A physician says he is progressing as well as could be expected and may stay at the hospital for two weeks or longer.

Glouster W. Ley Athens Toy

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Treasury Roy Times Cc. O. Chapman Great Bend Minersville Salem Lebanon Columbia Reedsville Olive-Orange R. F Triadelphia A. F. Pinnell Athens Township Clarksburg W Va Toledo Evans Ewing’s Cash Grocery Pomeroy, Ohio Sylvan Cleland Grant Romine Clara Easterday Floyd Cleland Martin Sommers F. W Winn Glousier J. B. Groves Harriett Lewis Moore Timothy Russell Howard Williams Chicago Marcus Chambers North Fourth Avenue The Presbyterian Church C. H. Stewart Clyde Winebrenner J. B. Downing Contract Bridge Club North Second Avenue Edison Hobstetter Dor Schaefer Taylor Somerville E. J. Zuspan Maggie Fred Hoffman Grant Street Houston Martha McClure H. McClure Ruth Wise Embroidery Club Lydia Dumble Nitro Mrs. D. Vause Snyder Lee Norman Tom Williams Zanesville Mr. Williams Kincade Twins Asbury Chapel Tuppers Plains Florence Fisher Washburne Hashan News Notes Elen Welshimer Youssy Jones Johnny Jones U. S Roosevelt H. 8. Kissell Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati Home Loan Bank System John H. Fahey J. D. Webb Meigs Catharine Miss Ward Miss Blackburn Jacksonville News By Arlene Davis Juanita and Madeline Anderson Cutler Quick Quick's Hill Ingram’s Woodbury’s Borden’s Nestle Colgate Dewitt’s Buchu & Palmetto Rly
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