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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1933

Page

2

Motley Willing To Admit Guilt On Eve Of Trial

William Motley indicted for shooting with intent to kill signals via his lawyers a willingness to plead guilty to that charge. Jury call postponed until case settled. Motley's escape after wounding Constable Robson and fleeing across the Ohio River drew heavy local interest in Pomeroy.

Motley Pomeroy William Motley A. O. Tracy William Robson Middleport Robson Ohio Marshal of

Funeral gathers out of town relatives in Mises Hayes death

Out of town relatives attended the funeral of Mises Margaret Hayes in Middleport including Sherd Davie and family of Cincinnati Frank Booth of Bucyrus Abe Ohlinger Emma Ohlinger and William Mayer of Columbus Don Lowery and Elmer Quick of nearby towns Pearl Arnold Carbondale and Paul Scott Mineral Pomeroy notes a marriage license issued in probate court to George Albert Radekin 21 farmer of Dyesville son of John and Wanetta Morricon Carpenter daughter of A D Carpenter.

Middleport Mises Margaret Hayes Sherd Davie Cincinnati Frank Booth Bucyrus Abe Ohlinger Emma Ohlinger Wiliam Mayer Columbus Mia Don Lowery G. W. Arnold Pearl Arnold Carbondale Elmer Quick Canaanville David French Paul Scott Mineral Pomeroy George Albert Radekin Dyesville John Radekin Wanetta Morricon Carpenter A. D. Carpenter

Rheumatism relief tale promotes ALLENRY cure

A neighbor gifts a bottle of ALLENRY that reportedly relieves rheumatic pains within days. The ad claims rapid relief from rheumatism lumbago neuritis and backache with a money back guarantee, and notes Quick's Cut Rate Store and Reading druggists carry it.

Quick Ady

Physician Dr. Humphrey’s illness prompts sister-in-law visit

Nov 9 Dr. A W Humphrey of Ohio State University faculty has been confined to University Hospital for weeks. Word from Columbus says he has been moved to his home and is somewhat better. His sister-in-law Mrs Hat tie Bennett remains in Columbus until his condition improves.

Middleport Hattie Bennett Columbus A. W. Humphrey Humphrey Ohio State University University Hospital

Local visits and homecomings after week of travel

Miss Sue Batey returned home Monday after four weeks with relatives in East Liverpool. Mr. and Mrs. Eber Neigiar and two daughters came back Tuesday from a visit with friends in Akron. Ralph Hayman and family returned Tuesday after attending the funeral of William Wilden in Pittsburgh. Marvin Smith of Logan visited Wednesday at the Owen Watson home. Buckeye Pipe Line workers Joe Ballard Roy Berry Carl Shepard Harold Williams and Joe Rowley who had been employed locally returned to Logan today.

Sue Batey Liverpool Eber Neigiar Akron Ralph Hayman Marvin Smith Logan Owen Watson Joe Ballard Roy Berry Carl Shepard Harold Williams Joe Rowley Buckeye Pipe Line Company

Local Visits Highlight Ohio University Trip and Area News

Middleport residents Mrs Charles Bing and sister Miss Emma Jean Smith and Frank L Knopp visited Mrs Bing's husband at Ohio University in Athens Wednesday. Miss Allie Mauck spent the day in Cheshire with Mrs Billa Lasley. Mrs Roscoe Fowler attended the American Legion Auxiliary conference in New Straitsville. Mrs Frank Booth returned to Bucyrus after visiting her daughter Mrs Lera Roush. Virginia White daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen B White has been seriously ill for several days.

Charles Bing Emma Jean Smith Frank L. Knopp Athens Allen B. White

Grange To Elect At Meeting Saturday Evening

Laurel Grangers will hold their regular meeting and election of officers on Saturday evening November 11. The program includes roll call a reading of first rides by Mary Bolen a discussion on compulsory liability insurance for drivers by J A Turner traffic rules and a pigeon race. Supper features bean soup crackers and coffee.

Pastor and family return from Harrisville visit

Rev. T. E. Maness and wife came back Wednesday from Harrisville West Virginia where they had visited since Monday with his brother, the Harrisville Methodist pastor. Mrs. Charles Ebersbach and others left today for Edison to visit Mrs. Carter Ebersbach’s daughter Mrs. Willard Grant and her husband.

T .E. Maness Simpson M. BE Harrisville W. Va Methodist Charles Ebersbach Sophia Fisher A. N. Schaefer Lydia Ebersbach Edison Carter Ebersbach Willard Grant

Middleport Looks to Battle Glouster in Final Home Game

Middleport High School’s Clyde R. Battin leads the Yellow Jackets in a tough Friday night home showdown with Glouster. The game serves as the last before Thanksgiving’s Pomeroy tilt and tests a near perfect season as Glouster’s Hoffman and Stevenson provide strong ground threat.

Clyde R. Battin Yellow Jackets Middleport High School Glouster Jackets Pomeroy Nelsonville Hounds Tomcats New Concord Glouster Tomcats Alows

Local Scenic Beauty Attracting Visitors

Pomeroy Bend draws attention from prominent visitors as fall foliage peaks. The piece notes local residents overlook nearby scenery while visitors from Columbus and surrounding areas, including W. A. Ireland and Perry Green, visit for coal mines galt works and conservation events. J. W. Stuber will speak at Simpson M E Church this evening with a reception by local sportsmen groups.

Pomeroy Bend Pomeroy Galt State House Columbus W. A. Ireland Perry L. Green J. B J. W. Stuber Simpson M. EB. Church Stuber Bureau of Education Conservation Division

Joint Meeting of Missionary Societies Planned

Middleport and Pomeroy Presbyterian Churches schedule a joint meeting Friday at 7 PM in the Middleport church lecture room. Miss Vivian Middleton leads the study on Siam and the Southern Mountains with Mrs. Echols of the Athens Presbyterial as speaker. Hostesses include Mrs. W. H. Juhling, Mrs. Jennie Middleton, Mrs. M. R. Chambers, Mrs. R. M. Sherman and Miss Middleton.

Middleport Woman's Missionary Societies Pomeroy Vivian Middleton Echols Athens W. H. Juhling Jennie Middleton M. R. Chambers R. M. Sherman Miss Middleton

Funeral held for Raymond Lovesy in Middleport

Raymond Lovesy died from injuries from an October 16 accident at Syracuse Mine. His funeral was held Wednesday at 2 PM from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Erwin, with Rev. F. I. Gardner officiating.

Middleport Raymond Lovesy Gallipolis Syracuse Will Erwin Lovely F. I. Gardner Church of Christ

Legion Auxiliaries Attend District Conference in New Straitsville

Several members of the Middleport Legion Auxiliary traveled to New Straitsville for the Eighth District fall conference of the 2A Legion Auxiliary.

Middleport Local Legion Auxiliary New Straitsville 2A Legion Auxiliary

Charity Club Meeting at Ruth Garber’s Home

Miss Ruth Garber hosted nine members of the Charity Club from Sacred Heart School in Pomeroy at her South Third Avenue home. The club with a 16 member roster works on sewing and embroidery projects.

Middleport Ruth Garber Charity Club South Third Avenue Sacred Heart School Pomeroy

Dinner for Civil War Veterans in Meigs County

The Jane Howell Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans hosts an annual noon dinner Saturday in the Main Street building that formerly housed Wolfe Clothing Store. Only 17 Civil War veterans remain in Meigs County, per the records.

Jane Howell Wolfe Clothing Store Meigs County

Molly's Idea premieres tonight at Pomeroy Junior High

Big show opens with the Legion sponsored musical comedy Molly's Idea at the Junior High School Auditorium in Pomeroy tonight and Friday. Cast is described as well fitted and advance tickets indicate a good crowd. James Stuber of the Ohio Conservation Department speaks at Simpson M E Church tonight and attendees plan to catch the show afterward.

Pomeroy Molly Drew Webster Post American Legion Simpson M. E James Stuber Ohio Conservation Department Legion

Foreign Missionary Society Meets at Simpson Church

The Foreign Missionary Society of Simpson M E Church gathered at Mrs John Seakus home on Second Street. Twenty three members and guests attended with Mrs George Parker reading a paper by Mrs Cora Webb. Mrs Irving Karr Sr reported on last months missionary convention in Lima.

Pomeroy Foreign Missionary Society of Simpson M. E John Seakus Second Street George Parker Cora Webb Irving Karr Lima

Grace Guild meeting at West Main Street home

Members of Grace Guild of Grace Episcopal Church gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. W. A. Compton's West Main Street home. Rev. and Mrs. L. W. Clarke of Athens attended as guests. After the business session, light refreshments were served by the hostess.

Grace Guild Grace Episcopal Church W. A. Compton West Main Street L. W. Clarke Athens

Ohio University Gains ASCP Training School Approval

Ohio University becomes the sole state educational institution approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists as a training school for laboratory technicians. Mt Sinai Hospital in Cleveland is the second in the state to receive approval. Biology majors at Ohio University may pursue a four year program leading to a BS and ASCP certification, with final exam by the Society. Special work will be completed at the Athens State Hospital.

Ohio University American Society of Clinical Pathologists F. H. Krecker Mt. Sinai Hospital Cleveland Athens State Hospital

Insurance official invited to attend meeting

W. D. Robinson local district manager for the State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company of Columbus with offices at 201 West Court Street has been invited to attend a forthcoming meeting. The notice stresses his role and the organization's interest in participation.

W. D. Robinson State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company of Columbus West Court Street

Astrological Brief on November 10 and 11 1983 Events

The write up notes mixed planetary influences for November 10 with adverse effects on private life and work but potential gains in artistic contracts and diplomacy. It highlights a notable birthday for Oliver Goldsmith and mentions a Columbus convention on November 17–18, 1983 with over a thousand agents from nine states attending to discuss company progress and sales plans.

Columbus

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