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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1930

Page

2

Mine Tipple Burned Destroying Largest Pomeroy Bend Mine

Fire early Sunday destroyed the No 16 tipple of the Pittsburgh Coal Co’s Syracuse operation in Pomeroy Bend, ranking as the area’s largest producer. Loss estimated at £35,000 with £20,000 insured. Superintendent West and crews fought to save the shaft and power house. fire likely non arson but origin uncertain. The blaze jeopardized 2,000 tons daily capacity and jobs for over 300 men, with rebuild expected to take months.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Bend Syracuse Pittsburgh Coat Co Wreik Hfe Ronse Mining Co. Inc Ronse Wweet West Pareroy Thor Eupty Crns Bes Piburgh Coal Co Syracuse Coal Co Stabler-Essex Minine Co Columbus Groyns Feese Pittsburgh Coal Co Mins Csmet Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Co

Olive Tablets Offer Purely Vegetable Solution for Pimples

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets advertised as a natural remedy to cleanse blood and liver, replacing calomel with fewer side effects. Claims include improved digestion, clearer skin, and relief from dark taste and bad breath after a week of nightly use.

Dr. Edwards Edwarda Edwards Iver Howe

Trade of a dog for a watch leads to arrest

A series of arrests followed a mistaken exchange in Middleport as H E Graham charged Lawson with trading a watch for a dog under false pretenses. Lawson, the thirteenth jailed that night, faced a warrant related to the deal. Officers also reported John McLain nearly hung on a wire thought live, later found to be a guy wire. EA Smith was another arrest in Middleport with others named in the report.

S Lawson Anautty Fara H. E. Graham Lawson Graham John EA Smith Midlepoort Bares Vonecks

Civile Choral Club to Give Second Heath Memorial Concert

The Civile Choral Club of Pt Pleasant will present a program at the Heath Memorial Church Thursday under the Woman’s Music Club sponsorship. This marks its second concert since the club’s seven year formation and plans are in place for a performance before the Woman’s Choral Society of the city.

Midpleport The _ Civile Choral Club Pleasant Vas Heath M Womars Music Bfiddia Wa- Ws Music Iit Middlepirt Wention Tings Keftir Gauley Bruce Wis Herman Snare Arhens AL BR Caimens Bank Carrierinies Charieson Dave Irene Bern Ant Robert Dacksan Pidre Ceorge Patt Parl Leonard Porate Road Chiarieston Swiss WL van Cer Sera. Taylor New York Central Toledo George Art Addle "Ren Carrie Glover Addie Branch N. J Skiles C. M. Erwin Charleston F. Rathburn Huntington Chesapeake Ars. Moore Mra. Hamilton Orion Flesher Jessie Lansbury June Cara Louise Columbus George Schaaf Miss Erwin Athens Gitta University Presbyterian Church Toorlock

Homes Burn Across the River in Mahon City West Virginia

A spectacular house fire near St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mahon City draws over 1,000 spectators. The blaze destroyed a double house and damaged adjacent structures, with losses including big family records and contents. Fire crews from nearby towns fought the flames. three houses were destroyed or damaged at about 500 dollars each.

Mahon City W. Va Pomeroy Toad St. Joseph's Catholic Harch Edward Waki Mir Mra Jank Younus Youngs Martin Johneon Harris Jon Ina Westtwiters Pomeroy West

Local injuries mark busy Friday in Middleport area

Friday morning saw two youths sustain arm fractures in Middleport as events unfolded around South Fourth Avenue near Main. Ewart Rauchner was treated at MeMWiber Hospital after the incident. another boy, Frederic Wilso Jr, reported a car collision and subsequent hospital visit. Nearby, residents and families traveled between Momeroy and Carpenter for various errands and visits as notices of community meetings and upcoming Grange events circulated.

Middleport Sov Ewart Rauchner South Fourth Avenue Main Ata Rieht Arin Charleston Carpenter Wdot A. TY. Morrison Swett Momeroy Pricey Merriam Mearihur Ciften Weed Carpenter Callhit Williaina J. Ww George Milkuorn Jackson Lower Weed Lewis Cin Grange Geidie Lowther Cofuurtin High School Albany

Rabbit Fever Case Reported in Pomeroy

In Pomeroy Meigs County Mrs Margaret Smith residing with her father is said to have rabbit fever after handling and dressing a rabbit two weeks ago. Doctor S Tanta reported the illness and noted an open wound on her hand. This is the season's first confirmed case with several suspected cases and a local drop in hunting activity.

Pomeroy Margaret Smith George C. Gloeckner Sugar Bun Schools Tcent Tantela Smith Meigs County Mason County

Hay prices unlikely to rise this winter says Bureau chief

Columbus November 84 Hay prices are not expected to rise this winter despite market tensions. Carl G West, director of the Bureau, notes limited data but suggests corn price pressures and freight rate changes influence hay costs. Officials indicate substitutes and storage trends may temper any upward movement, with timothy hay priced near prior highs and Chicago trends guiding regional markets.

Columbus Carl i. West Ghia Ohio Avonzht Timothy Chicaga

Lowell Young Folks Suffer Cold Bath in Marietta

Nov 24 reports from Marietta say six Lowell youths and boys received a cold bath and minor injuries after a vehicle mishap on a highway near a bathhouse. The group, returning from a gathering, encountered the accident scene with several hurt passengers and damaged conveyances.

Lowell Marletta En Mint

Chauncey Chauncey High School Fall Festival Tuesday

Students and faculty of Chauncey Dover High School sponsor a fall festival at the gym Tuesday. A variety of attractions and food stalls will be offered, including a talent show after a radio program, with proceeds to support school activities. Funeral notices and local events are also listed, with services for Greene Run and community acknowledgments.

Chauncey Dover High School Puneral Harree Tove Greene Run Church of Re

Chauncey Meeting Teaches Fare Teacher ABC Event

Nov 24 meeting in Chauncey with Prof Obie University as guest speaker and Mrs Lawrence Tenehilt listed as host. The program mentions church service in WVHAVE NEY and readings by performers, with local attendees and several names such as Maynard and Smith noted among participants.

Chauncey ABC Jacky Obie University Chatee Lawrence Tenehilt Resons Church of Chinesary Piorix Ferbane Paik Maynard Jalke Bay Leith Ainen T" Smith Aerman Erbaugh

Arrange Services Chauncey Thasksgl Chirch Note

Fragmentary notice lists a church service arrangement at a Chauncey church on Thursday. The brief text mentions a short address and phone wall, but lacks full details of time, place, or participants.

Chauscey Thasksgl Chirch Chr

Cable outage interrupts service and prompts inquiry

In a terse dispatch, officials report a fatal shooting linked to a cable dispute. Police cordon the area as investigators review evidence and interview witnesses, while nearby businesses brace for potential delays.

Burr Oak Gossip and Church Visit Notes

Burr Oak residents report a family visit weekend with Eva returning home after several weeks abroad. Shoda and Kansas relatives joined Faye Evers for services at Sper Ridge Church Sunday night. Corwin attended a program at Ish Ridge school house next Wednesday. Sunday School at Spencer Ridge Church drew good attendance last Sunday with Turtyesty present. Iivers plans a county business trip Tuesday.

Smrs Mtoe Medionald Eva Severa Shoda Kansas Heehee Pogt Faye Evers Suet Spert 2 Ridge Corwin Ish Ridge Spencer Ridge Church Iivers

Eight Ohio Alumni Become Physicians

Ohio University announces that eight alumni completed medical school requirements and earned MD or equivalent degrees in 1926. Names listed include Gide Alumnus official M and several others such as Elmer Schofield, Willian W. Corwin, Nelson A. Stack, and Paul 46. Abbott and Lewis Grown appear among the graduates with affiliations to medical schools.

Ohio University Alumi Dentely Gide Abbott University Ave Lewis Grown E. Hudson Person Medical Elmer Schofield Kenlavitte Paul Nelson A Joseph B. Stack- Willian W. Corwin

Faculty Members Speak on Program at Ohio University

Ohio University hosts a convention of the Ohio Teachers Association where home economics topics are featured. Professors Frank and Salisbury discuss program plans with editor Velma Phillips presenting on home economics department aims.

Misa Ida Mae Depermont Ohio Universit Sas the Home Reprenoo Rays Ohio Teachers Portarmouth Recenils Frank & Salisbury Ohio University Teagin Velma Phillips

Kills Rats and Mice with K R O Exterminator

The K R O product claims to kill rats and mice overnight without harming dogs cats poultry. It is advertised as the first successful squill based exterminator and offered with a money back guarantee, sold at the State Fair.

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