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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1947
Page
5
An advertisement claims Kilmer's Swamp-Root immediately improves nightly urination and backache by flushing kidneys and reducing acidity. It promises a refund if the first bottle fails to show improvement and urges immediate purchase.
In Middleport the mayoral race pits Richard Folden Democrat Clinton Fisher Republican and Sidney T Russell Citizens' ticket with all sides claiming victory. Charles Murray Republican is unopposed for village clerk and write-in candidates appear for treasurer after Michael Hackett withdrawal Jean Lama and C P Bradbury are write-ins. Frank White and Marcus Chambers seek re election to the Board of Education with no opposition.
POMEROY Faye Palmer pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Judge Edgar Ervin. She was fined 50 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 60 days in jail, suspended if payment is made within 30 days. 30 days already served. Eldon Starkey faced non support charges, paid 150 dollars, will pay 36 monthly starting December 1, and post a 200 dollar bond.
Colon resident Robert Jordan suffered rheumatic and sciatic pains that left him unable to sit or work. After trying many remedies, Muscle Rub bought on a doctor's prescription relieved his pain in three days and he urges others to try it with a money back guarantee offered by local Quick's Cut Rate and Thens Pharmacy.
William Hobart Young, 19, was killed while operating a truck owned by Denzil Goeglein. Coroner Henry Ewing said it is unclear whether Young fell from the truck while turning at the Beacon Filling Station near Athens and Cheser Roads or was thrown out and crushed on impact. He is survived by his wife and about 15 month old child. Funeral services were planned for Monday at the United Brethren Church in Enterprise.
The Young Adult Class of the Federated Church will operate a nursery during Sunday worship to assist parents. A supervising committee was formed including Mrs. George Hobstetter and Mrs. Kathryn Hess. A hostess committee and name-gathering group were named, with future meetings planned at the Globokars’ home.
Mr and Mrs Joe McBride announce the birth of their first child a son named Joseph Daniel born Tuesday October 28. The infant weighed nine pounds at birth.
Middleport residents held a series of Halloween celebrations at churches and homes. Prizes and costumes highlighted events for Methodist Youth Fellowship at Heath Church, a Paula Leonard house party with fortune telling, and a Junior Girls Class gathering. An additional First Grade party entertained 36 children with songs and treats.
Meigs County news reports new rules on monetary allowances for next of kin for interment of World War II dead in national cemeteries. Direct shipment to the cemetery is allowed with no grave costs, while kin may designate a place for movement to the cemetery with costs borne by the kin beyond direct-route expenses. Government covers headstone and travel for direct routes. civilian burials receive up to 75 dollars toward burial costs. Local veterans groups assist with graveside honors. details available at the War Veterans Service Department.
Harold Edward Wolfe, of Diamond West Virginia, won a prize at the Jamboree on the streets of Middleport Friday night. A parade of visitors includes Mrs A V Wood and her sister Mrs M G Brown joining Ohio University alumni in Athens for the homecoming.
Lucile Davis Hull left Sunday for Washington D C to join her husband Lt Gen Hull commanding general of Army Forces in the Mid Pacific for a family visit before their return to Hawaii General Hull was summoned to Washington on a mission and will later go back to Hawaii Mrs Hull stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs T H Davis on North Third Avenue awaiting his return
Bradbury PTA sponsors "Doc Williams Border Rangers" for a Friday evening show at Bradbury school to raise playground funds. Attendees include Hiram Hayseed Chickie Williams Marion Martin and Cy Williams, with radio stars heard daily on WWVA from Wheeling West Virginia.
The body of Lt. Arthur Fred Gears killed in action in Germany March 18, 1945 has been returned to the United States and arrived in New York last week. He was well known in the Pomeroy area, son of Mrs. William Sussaine of Goshen Ohio, and nephew of Mrs. Max Meinhart and Arthur Price of Pomeroy.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brickles of Dayton announce the birth of daughter Mary Kay. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John Brickles and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Abbott. The Brickles also have son Dannie. Dan and Edward Price of Middleport and Mr. and Mrs. Dan Price join Mary Gears and son David William of Worden Ill. for funeral services in Goshen.
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