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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1926

Page

2

Three of Seven Meigs County School Tax Issues Rejected

Meigs County voters on Tuesday rejected three of seven proposed school tax levies. Rejected were tax measures in Salem, Sutton, and Chester townships. Olive, Scipio, Rutland, and Rutland village saw mixed outcomes with some levies passing and others failing. The Rutland village bond issue for 16,000 dollars to build a fireproof schoolhouse passed 215 to 119, funding additions to the gym and community use.

Meigs County Pomeroy Rutland Township Ohoo Sutton Township Chester Township Echoo Scipio Township Olive Township Rutland Village Ealé Au@iter W. McCullough Mayme J. Heiner Rutland Echool Board Echool Frampton and Bowers Huntington W. Va Middleport High School Sefton Middleport Salem Township

Meigs County 4-H to honor 125 members with certificates

One hundred twenty five members of the Meigs County 4 H clubs will receive achievement certificates from Ohio State University this week for completing a summer's club work. Six members will receive diplomas after finishing four projects.

Helen Emory Ada Swan Reta Myrtle Rose J. C. Osbourne Augusta Perry Freda Cole Hazel Hart Lucille McLane Opal Cole Mary Bernice Helen Phyllis Cole Mabel Keller Ginervia Bates Dorthea Osborne Mary Swindier Alberta Lamp Corene Wilfred Alice Jewett Belva Cox Ruth Cox Pauline Morehead Martha Dorothy Brown Lydia Will Elma Smith Nellie Michael Alice Lucille Bailey Pauline Wicham Anna Mae Bailey Eiale Bailey Edna Wolf Martha Connolly Doris Larkins Audria Kirkhart Evelyn Stalnaker Ada Stalnaker Reta Rose Halze Mishoan Mae Swan Betty Mallock Leona Swan I. C. Osborne Ermalean Connolly Leota Swan Iris Coleman Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio State University

Literary Club Meets at Mrs Rathburn Home

The literary club gathered at Mrs. M. E. Rathburn’s residence on Wednesday afternoon. The program featured readings and musical pieces, including a discussion of poems and songs as part of the session.

M. E. Rathburn

Mrs George McQuigg Hosts Grace Guild Gathering

Mrs George McQuigg entertained members of the Grace Guild of the Episcopal church of Pomeroy at her home last evening with assistance from Marian Blackmore.

George McQuigg Grace Guild of the Episcopal Church of

Shakespeare Club Meeting Delighters At Syracuse Home

Mrs. Ervin Karr hosted a Shakespeare club gathering in Syracuse on Tuesday afternoon. Members recited quotations, Rose Clifton reviewed a book, Mrs. Carl Bridgman performed piano solos, and Mildred Mees sang My Desire by Cadman and Tie Dawn by D H Dellot.

Ervin Karr Syracuse Shakespeare Club Rose Clifton Carl Bridgman Mildred Mees Desire Cadman D'Hardelot

Two Are Fined for Hunting Out of the Season

Ernest Bowen and C. P. Pullins of German Avenue were arrested by Game Warden C. T. LeFever for hunting out of season. They pled guilty before Mayor C. J. Hess and were fined 25 dollars plus costs.

Men agree to pay fines totaling 29.70

The men arranged to settle their penalties by paying a total of 29 dollars and 70 cents, completing the required fines.

Two Girls Injured in Auto Accident Near Cheshire

Pomeroy November 4 Kathryn Donahew of Pomeroy and Esther Bowen of Middleport were slightly hurt when the car rolled over near Cheshire Monday night. Ralph Young and Cottrell of Pomeroy accompanied them to a Gallipolis dance. the girls were treated at Holzer hospital and released to their homes.

Pomeroy Kathryn Donahew Esther Bowen Middleport Cheshire Ralph Young Cottrell Gallipolis Holzer Hospital

Officers Elected For Eastern Star

POMEROY, Nov. 4 Members of the Eastern Star lodge held their annual election of officers at the Masonic Temple Tuesday evening. The officers for the coming year will be, worthy matron Hisse Hart, assistant matron Kathryn Schae gel, conductress Agnes Russell, assistant conductress Elsie Durst, secretary Hila Lutz, and treasurer Constance Shields, Benton Penn was chosen trustee. The installation of officers will be held the first Tuesday in December.

Pomeroy Eastern Star Lodge Masonic Temple Hisse Hart Kathryn Schaegel Agnes Russell Elsie Durst Hila Lutz Constance Shields Benton Penn

Sleepless Nights Reported After Buchu Tablets

A.C. Eckhart of 3017 St. Clair St Cle says after a week with Buchu tablets the burning and smarting left him and he no longer desires night awakenings. He claims the product cleanses the bladder and relieves bodily acids. The note mentions 2 cent tabs sold at drug stores via Keller Laboratory and McKee Drug Co.

A.C. Eckhart St. Clair St Cle . O Keller Laboratory Mechanicsburg McKee Drug Co

Institute Planned for Salem Center

Salem Center farmers institute officers met Tuesday evening and planned the program for November 17 and 18 at the Salem Center M E church. Speakers include F. E. Fleming of Lowell and Dr. Mary Anderson of Hudson. Salem school pupils will contribute part of the program.

Pomeroy, Nov Salem Center Farmers’ Institute Salem Center M. EF FE. A. Fleming Lowell Mary Anderson Hudson Salem School

Local visits noted in Middleport and nearby towns

B H Sanborn visited Columbus on Tuesday. Fred Entsminger and his Gallipolis sister visited relatives here Tuesday. Fulvio Nicholl of Parkersburg West Virginia visited Tuesday with relatives Mrs. Alice Davis of Gallipolis. Mrs Leo Carroll left for Gallipolis on Wednesday. Elizabeth Giphart left Wednesday.

Middleport B. H. Sanborn Columbus Fred Entsminger Gallipolis Fulvio Nicholl Parkersburg W. Va Alice Davis Leo Carroll Elizabeth Giphart Wednes

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