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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1933

Page

2

Truste es Cler k Constable and Justice Vote Results Announced

Election results released for 12 townships in Meree County list elected trustees clerks constables and justices of peace on nonpartisan tickets. Several townships report tied or multiple candidates with coin flips to determine vacancies and an improvised vote outcome for the justice of peace in Scipio and Salem townships.

Pomeroy Meree County Salisbury Township C.F. Besserer William Seyfried Harry Smith Floyd Mees Dana R. Roush Ross Evans E. R. Titan Sutton Township George Phillipe T. M. Nease E. W. Hill Edson Roush Dean Brinkler John Guinther Harold Duckworth V. Hamm Scipio Township W. R. Wilson James Clark

Home Talent Play Pleases Many Here

Two hours of pleasant home talent entertain ment followed the Legion's presentation Molly's Idea at the Junior High Auditorium. An opening birthday party scene led to a will based plot with Molly played by Sara Frances Ashworth striving to wed five old maids. A nobleman gangster moll and bachelor hunting party added to the comic confusion resolved in the final act. Chorus numbers and dances were well received.

Pomeroy American Legion Molly Sara Frances Ashworth

Reverend Gardner Leads Morning at Athens Christ Conference

Rev. Fred J. Gardner of Middleport Church of Christ spoke in the morning program at the Athens conference. The local Fellowship Quartet performed in the evening, with Middleport attendees including Mrs. Dana Howett, Mrs. Etta Gaskill, Mrs. Nella Hoyt, Mrs. H. B. Curd, Mrs. Clyde French, Mrs. D. S. Farmer, Mrs. Estella Roush, Mrs. Edward French, Mrs. Win Reynolds, and Mrs. Griff Russell.

Middleport Fred J. Gardner Church of Christ Athens Dana Howett Etta Gaskill Nella Hoyt H. B. Curd Clyde French Farmer Estella Roush Edward French Win Reynolds Griff Russell

Creditors Suit Filed Over Goods Sold in Ohio Valley Distrib

Sherman H. Eagle as assignee filing in common pleas court seeks 1336.76 from L D Davis for goods purchased from Ohio Valley Distributing Co. Luft filed Thursday in Pomeroy Ohio with Eagle acting for creditors.

Pomeroy Sherman H. Eagle Ohio Valley Distributing Co Versue L. D. Davis Common Pleas Eagle Davis

Pastors Plan Sunday in Pomeroy and Nearby Churches

Pomeroy plans include C. W. Caubie preaching at both Pomeroy Church of Christ services and evangelistic meetings nightly through Friday. Evening programs feature music and lay speakers at First Baptist Middleport and related interdenominational events with leaders from state and national groups.

Church of Christ Simpson Pomeroy C. W. Caubie Disciples of Christ of Indiana Pomeroy Church of Christ Young People’s Christian Endeavor Society Erolle Conroy George Heber Jones Simpson Methodist Church Robert Heasley Epworth League F. C. Kreager First Baptist Church Middleport

Rutland man and Portland woman get license in probate court

Lewis Clark 21 of Rutland and Leota Francis 18 of Portland secured a marriage license in probate court with Squire J. W. McCullough named to officiate.

Pomeroy Lewis Clark Rutland WM. Clark Leota Francis Portland Squire J. W. McCullough

Church Night at Simpson M. E. Church Delights Community

Pomeroy event features a bountiful potluck with Mr. J. W. Stuber of Columbus as speaker. Guests from local press, Meigs County Fish and Games association, and church attend. Program includes piano duet Lassies Nora Tracy and Emilia Perotti, poems, readings, photos, and a talk on conservation by Stuber.

4Chia Perotti A. O. Tracy Guy Muthhier Rutland Stuber Ernest Duerr Pomeroy

Village Officers Elected in Meigs County Towns

Elective officers in Meigs County villages excluding Pomeroy and Mayport were chosen Tuesday. Syracuse elected Mayor F. A. Shumway and listed council members Richard Rawlings C E B Cornell Thomas Dalton William S. McBride L Roy Holmes W F Bartels with officials Richard Duckworth Harry Potts John Guinther. Rutland chose Mayor G. H. Pratt clerk Ben Powell treasurer N E McNaughton and council members A E Barton C M Chase A H Eblin P A Jividen F G Mutchler W C Theobald. Racine elected Mayor C O Miles clerk Chester Simpson treasurer L E Sayre marshal Okey Cleland and council members Dillon Cross Howard Neigler H W Roush Ben Spencer J L Wilcoxen Herman Wolfe.

Syracuse F. A. Shumway Richard Duckworth Harry Potts John Guinther Richard Rawlings C. EB. Cornell Thomas Dalton William S. McBride L. Roy Holmes W. F. Bartels Rutland G. H. Pratt Ben Powell N. E. McNaughton H W. Johnson A. E. Barton C. M. Chase A. H. Eblin P. A. Jividen F. G. Mutchler W. C. Theobald Racine C. O. Miles Chester Simpson L. E. Sayre Okey Cleland Dillon Cross Howard Neigler H. W. Roush Ben Spencer J. L. Wilcoxen Herman Wolfe

Captain Jones Returns From Long Texas Land Survey Trip

Representative T. W. Jones completed a two week solo journey covering about 3800 miles in his antique coupe. He inspected land near the Mexican border in Speaker Gardner’s district, noting fertility and suitability for semi tropical crops, with oil development nearby and a stop at the World's Fair.

South Pomeroy T. W. Jones Texas Captain Jones Speaker Garner Mexico

Shade High Girls Elected to Leadership Roles

Shade, Nov. 10. Rachel Wilson was elected president of the Junior Class at Shade High School with Kermit Haning as vice president and Kathryn Cowen as secretary treasurer. Other officers include Marian Robinson and Eloise Fields as recreational leaders, D. Chappell adviser, and Orion Colmer news reporter. The class has 18 members. new juniors are Roger Robinson Arey Douglas and Orion Colmer.

Shade Rachel Wilson Shade High School Kermit Haning Kathryn Cowen Marian Robinson Eloise Fields Zelda Hawk Roger Robinson Arey Douglas Orion Colmer Louise Carl Mary Pugh Maurita Lee Helen Bainey Story Coen Darsel Miller Orien Colmer Arley Douglas Glenn Goldsberry John W. Sams Ralph Carl Charles Jeffers

Young People's Rally Inspires Tuppers Plains U B Church

The Tuppers Plains Charge United Brethren in Christ held a Lottridge Church rally led by Miss Lenna Sharp with music by the Kincade Family Orchestra and Betty and Fritz Buck. A couple, William Deeter and Dorothy Snider, wed Nov 3, as the community notes the pastor Rev D Vause Snyder and wife received a comfort gift.

D. Vause Snyder Tuppers Plains United Brethren In Christ Lottridge Church Christian Endeavor Societies Lenna Sharp Young People Kincade Family Betty Fritz Buck Lottridge Pottuck William Deeter Dorothy Snider Coolville Carrie Gainer Harrisburg W. Va Christian Endeavor Society U. B Margaret Kincade Christian Endeavor

Baby ill in Holzer Hospital returns home to Middleport

Middleport reports Mrs Os car Bauer and her month-old son left Holzer Hospital after ten days. The child is reported recovering. In Pomeroy Nassau Navy notes Sutton Township trustees filed a common pleas application to move 697.50 from the Township Read Fund to the General Fund to aid the poor and indigent.

Middleport Oscar Bauer Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Pomeroy Navy Comemon Pleas Court Sutton Township

Honor Miss Leonard Compliments Mrs Healy In Marion Visit

Mrs Fred Healy of South Fourth Avenue hosted Thursday evening in Middleport complimenting Miss Virginia Leonard of Marion. Five tables of card play filled the room and light refreshments ended the event.

Fred Healy Marion Middleport South Fourth Avenue Virginia Leonard Miss Leonard Frances Dillard Pauline Tuckerman Eleanor Hyatt Ruth Thomas Stella Palmer Maxine Burns Virginia Gregg Hilda Russell Kathryn Juhling Wiletta Emish Martha Enright Ruth Humphrey Starling McCullough Charles Barnett Marion Allensworth Charles Bing Paul Leonard Edward Tewkesbury

Whisky Tasters Gone As Prohibition Ends Ambience

Washington reports a collapse of the whisky tasting profession after fourteen years of bootleg gin. Demand for true tasters rises but few applicants can distinguish bourbon from rye. The old era of connoisseurs faded with prohibition and the FDA notes there are virtually no seasoned experts left to assess legal whisky.

Washington U.P Thirteenth Street Pure Food and Drug Administration

Whitney's Singing Wood Leads Two-Year-Old Money Winners

Mrs. J. H. Whitney's Singing Wood tops the list of two-year-olds with earnings of $88,060 after winning the Belmont Futurity. The horse leads the money-winners among its age group in the latest standings.

J. H. Whitney

Notice of Probate Sale of Farm in Cart hage Township

Probate Court of Athens County Ohio orders sale of 119 2 3 acres in Cart hage Section 11 Town 5 Range 2 at public auction November 18 1933 at 2 PM on premises. Property appraised at 1500 dollars with minimum bid two thirds of appraised value. Sold by administrator Frank J Caldwell. Attorneys Woolley Rowland.

Probate Court Athens County Ohio Athens Towit Carthage Ohio Company Coolville A. F. Clark William Aneee W. E. Call L. R. Lester Sai Frank J. Caldwell Prudie Cornwell Woolley & Rowland

Distillers Accused Of Cheating Patrons In Booze Plot

The piece alleges distillers adulterated bourbon by selling it as rye and diluting aged whiskey with alcohol. Skeptical tasters call it skullduggery as bootlegger methods echo in the trade, reducing fusel oil and potential headaches.

Picket Line Formed by Ohio School Pupils

In Belmont County Ohio older pupils created a picket line to keep younger students from reaching the new Kinsman School as Midway Blainville and Wheeling Valley one room schools were closed by the state education department. About 60 to 80 children did not start the 1933 34 term on time as parents resisted sending pupils to the distant school.

Clairsville Midway Wheeling Township Kinsman Belmont County Ohio Department of Education Blainville Wheeling Valley

Winners parade at stock show with banners and prizes

All trip winners will march at the stock show parade on Monday night. Participants will bear state banners describing their projects and duets while prizes are awarded, marking a national championship year.

Mng

Sheriff Sale Of Real Estate In Athens County Ohio

Ohio sheriff sale notice for Garnet Bretz et al in Rome Township Guysville. Auction at the Athens art House door on November 26 1933 at 1 PM. Two tracts described with the second containing about 1 6 acre. Premises appraised at 68 00, minimum bid two thirds. Cash only. Charles Stratton Sheriff of Athens County. Wood & Williams assisted.

L. Shott Art House Athens Ohio Rome Iniet Savanah Rome Township Athens County Athens Unty P. G. Chapman P G. Chapman Ll. A C .D. Gaston 1. A C. D. Gaston Lot Guysville van Company Guysville Charles Stratton Wood & Williams

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