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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1929
Page
2
A Pomeroy Town official notes the bond defeat hampers a one third completed street project. He cites split voter support, competing bond issues, and local factionalism as reasons for delay. He calls for revised public opinion before further street improvements or funding can proceed.
A county poultry gathering is set for Tuesday November 26 at the Meigs County Courthouse starting 1 PM to 3 30 PM. Poultry growers will review how 60 000 chicks were raised into pullets in Meigs County last year and discuss winter flock care with Ohio State University Poultry Department expert Mr Ferguson.
Eighth District Conference of American Legion auxiliaries will be held at Heath M E Church in Middleport on Wednesday November 20 with delegates from eight surrounding counties. A luncheon at the Cozy Corner will be served. Reports from the National Convention in Louisville last fall will be presented.
In Middleport on November 15, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest House hosted a Deshler-Wallick Hotel dinner honoring Mrs. W. T. Grant of Kansas City Missouri formerly Miss Frankie Downing. Attendees included local friends and classmates and Mrs. Boggess who traveled from Columbus for the event.
Middleport residents attend games and meetings as Floyd Casto, a former Syracuse native now with a hat firm, visits from St. Louis. Ohio Federated Women’s Clubs conference features Portsmouth Mayor John Jones, linked by marriage to a Middleport woman. Local visits include Rathburn, McCarty, Hayes in Huntingon and relatives in New Lexington. Roy Cross dies suddenly in Delaware during a visit.
At the Royal Arch Masons meeting in Pomeroy on Wednesday November 15 officers for the year were elected. L J Heiner was named H P C D Shumaker king L O Reuter scribe C A Schaeffer C of H Harry P Smith P J Giles Smith R A C W F Schoenlein M of 3d V Henry Ewing M of 2nd V John Seakus M 1st V J J Zeiher guard George H Road Ne goad Malton
Ohio Lieutenant Governor John T. Brown visiting Pomeroy for county business and a Farm Bureau gathering. While speaking at the Morris farm picnic a copperhead snake caused a commotion. Brown dispatched the serpent and resumed his address. He plans another Meigs County Farm Bureau speech in December.
Glouster patrons will enjoy talking pictures starting next week after renovations. John Crawford the Palace Theater manager reports workers are upgrading the interior and padding for sound, with a trial run planned early in the week once equipment setup is complete.
J A Anderson pleaded guilty in Mayor Lunsford's court to intoxication. He was fined $5 and costs totaling $14.89 after a Wednesday arrest at his home in the Walla sall addition following a complaint by Mrs. Anderson.
Gloria Swainson proclaims Corinne Griffith as the prettiest woman in screenland, a single standout amid a parade of types, with Swainson’s praise framing Griffith as the definitive beauty of the era.
Middleport Nov 15 The Literary Club met at Mrs. R A Sherman home with strong turnout. Roll call prompted responses on favorite heirlooms. Three papers followed by Mrs Allen White on Grandmother's Rugs and Coverlets Mrs Q O Stewart on Ye Old Fashioned Samplers and Mrs A W MekKay on Linens and Laces. Reports from Portsmouth conference were well received. Next meeting set for Nov 27 with Mrs M L French on South Fourth and Lincoln Streets.
County surveyor J. B. D. Hartinger shines in the New York Central Minstrel show with a longtime leading part. His courthouse duties evoke a smile, while his burnt cork end man role draws praise. Hunters licenses surge, many cars on the street marked for sale, and dealers report overstocked used cars. Mrs. Christine Schuler of Pomroy is slowly improving at home.
Mrs. George Hood aged 65 of Minersville died yesterday from complications of a fractured hip suffered weeks earlier. A widow with two children James Hood a riverman and Mrs Ed Parker who nursed her, she lived alone in her old home.
Delegates at the Ohio State Federation of Labor convention in Columbus pledged to elect at least 450 labor men to the State Legislature. The move follows a tally showing labor voting strength about 45 percent, with only five labor representatives in the General Assembly. Harry McLaughlin of Cleveland was elected president by acclamation after rivals withdrew.
Nov 15 report from Pomeroy notes Iteid Circle Racine tree accident mangled an arm leading to amputation. Roy McCullough Middleport High pupil son of Dr and Mrs A B McCullough shot self in arm near Long Bottom. Rabbit season opens today raising questions about next steps.
In Pomeroy and Racine a tale of mistaken identity spreads after a Columbus hospital bouquet for W. S. Reed, Meigs County, leads Racine Eastern Star to believe it is Banker Reed of Racine. Both Reed bankers clarify the mixup and urge accuracy to prevent further confusion.
John I. Butts was named guardian of Clarence R. Butts, alleged incompetent. Bond secured and approved by the court.
F P Thompson files injunction petition against Harry Andrews seeking money owed for pasture rent and groceries. Proceedings note costs of prosecution. John Hooper, sentenced Tuesday in Common Pleas Court for drunkenness, was not committed to county jail.
The Messenger-Judging section shows rapid responses to help wanted ads. C. C. Bean at the Market Inn needed a meat cutter and on the third day his ad appeared he reported splendid results and found his man.
Athens soda fountain workers discuss flirtation among men noting married men flirt more, while college boys keep to their own girls. A blonde asserts men see women as equals, a brunette blames nagging wives, and others describe freshmen trying to imitate older fraternities.
Professor Willfred Mauck spoke to the Athens Branch of the American Association of University Women at Music Hall. He urged settlement of cruiser and freedom of the seas issues through the Kellogg Anti-War Pact and noted Hoover’s food ship immunity proposal for wartime.
Police held two men on first degree murder charges in the death of Theodore Knill, a guard for the E. H. Scott Transportation Company, as officers searched for other occupants of the car from which the fatal shots were fired.
Mrs. Harrett Dodge of Dayton Ohio says she suffered years of indigestion with poor appetite gas and kidney weakness. After using Konjola her stomach is cleansed appetite restored and kidneys strengthened with rheumatism relief. She endorses Konjola sold at McKee Drug Store Athens and by druggists nationwide.
The advertisement proclaims Kissproof lipstick and rouge used by over five million people. One application lasts all day and is waterproof, offering long lasting charm. It urges trying a Wissteroo makeup for greater joy, available at all toilet counters.
She says she dodges crowds and keeps calm while others try to flirt. When they are “on the tewer” she laughs with them yet mocks their poor technique, noting that years without courting have altered methods.
The Women’s League of Ohio University opened the first discussion series with 18 patron homes hosting 281 students. Topic centered on ideals standards of living and choosing friends with patrons listed as hostesses.
Seaboard Airlines announces construction of a new air terminal in Dayton costing 135000 dollars. The project aims to improve regional air service and capacity in the area.
A new method claims fastest relief for colds in Athens. Eva Flinn recovered from a severe cold after using double strength Ayer's Cherry Pectoral following a damp night air. The doctor reports she slept through the night and returned to work next day with all symptoms gone. Ayer's Pectoral is hospital certified as the best of eleven medicines for head and chest colds and is widely sold by leading druggists.
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