Jury awards $75 to Green in suit against Gloeckner
The jury found for A. J. Green in the case A. J. Green v Frank Gloeckner, awarding $75 to the plaintiff while proceedings on attorney fees totaling over $400 from 1923 continue. Judge Woratel presided as trial concluded Friday evening after several terms. Green was represented by H. G. Johnston of Gallipolis and Gloeckner by W. B. Bartel, assistant United States Attorney of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. GC. Johnston
Gallipolis
Gloeckner
W. B. Bartel
United States District Attorney of
Columbus
Children Earn Prizes in Book Week Contests
During Book Week the Hatch Library sponsored the tenth annual contest with prizes for original plays, book lists, and book reviews. Julian Bing won first prize for Happy Times in Bookland, a sixth grade pupil from East Side School. Evelyn Sidders won best book list prize. honorable mentions went to Robert Sias and Jack Fulton. Carol Durst won best oak review. honorable mentions went to Betty Mc Coy and Margaret Alice Guthrie. Mary Elibsteth Carpenter earned honorable mention for Choosing. The event featured a school display in the Chamber of Commerce and speeches for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookland
Julian Bing
Morris Avenue
Eld
Ty the Batch Library
Hatch
East Side
Evelyn Sidders
New Marshfield
Robert Sias
North Hill
Jack Fulton
East State Street
Carol Durst
Second Street
Oak Review
Betty McCoy
Congress Street
Margaret Alice Guthrie
Mary Elibsteth Carpenter
LaGrange, I
Athena yearbook earns top prize in national contest
The 1929 Athena yearbook of Ohio University won first prize in a national contest for yearbooks from co educational universities with 1000 to 2499 students. J Russell Marple reported the award from Scholastic Editor of the University of Minnesota. Lucille Van Lehn edits the book this year with Douglas Dole as business manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athena
Univerity
J. Russell Marple
University of Minnesota
Uni“Ns
Athens
Igome
Ohio University
J. Russel Marple
Gilbert W. Geckiey
Lucille van Lehn
Douglas Dole
Christmas Gift Suggestions in Athens Messenger
The Athens Messenger partners with leading city stores to offer home shopping with a Shop-O-Scope. It lists five gift groupings Gitte for Her Gitte for Him Gifts for Children Gifts for the Home and Dinner and Decorations to ease holiday shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus Himadit
Athens Messenger
Gitte
Surprise Birthday for Heath Church Minister
A large Heath M. E. Church congregation gathered at the parsonage in Middleport on Friday to surprise Rev. C. H. Eichinger on his birthday. Supt. A. W. McKay presented a floor lamp on behalf of the congregation, followed by a social with music and cake provisions served in the church dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Heath M. E. Church
C. H. Eichinger
Truck Overturned At Street Corner On Mill and Lash Streets
A Union Grocery truck driven by William Smith overturned near Mill Street and Lash Street after the front wheel locked and the driver turned. Smith escaped injury, though trapped briefly. Only broken groceries and a few broken bottles and eggs scattered. truck was righted, unloaded, then towed to a garage for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Street
Lash Street
Union Grocery
William Smith
Smith
Bridge Party by City Federation Nets $80
The City Federation of Women's Clubs hosted a bridge party in the Chamber of Commerce rooms raising about 80 dollars. Prizes went to Dora Antoletto, P. L. Shannon, Melita White, J. B. Freshwater, E. L. Bitter, and H. J. Ong. Proceeds support the club rooms’ refurbishing and Christmas charity work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Federation of Women's Clubs
Hela
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Beckley
Dora Antoletto
P. L. Shannon
Melita White
J. B. Freshwater
E. IL. Bitter
H. J. Ong
Pedro
Federation
Three Bridges Highlight Pomeroy Ohio River Reach
Ma son County showcases its river prestige noting three Ohio River bridges from Pittsburgh to Cincinnati: Pomeroy Bend, Pt. Pleasant Kanauga traffic bridges, and the Pt. Pleasant New York Central span. It also lists three dam structures versus Meigs County four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mason County
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Ohio River
Pomeroy Bend
Pt. Pleasant-Kanauga
New York Central Railroad
Pt. Pleasant
Meigs County
Ohio
Pomeroy Briefs Highlight Local Movers And Visitors
Mrs Mary A Webber left Pomeroy for Chicago after visiting Meigs County relatives. Homer Race and Frank Race departed for Baltimore to visit their brother John for a day or two before returning home. The Race family has visited here annually for 15 years with their father W A Race. John and George Race earlier visits included times in Baltimore and East Liverpool, with George away during World War II in Siberia. Miss Clara Smith works to bond out Scott Cotterell on a non support charge. R G Webster plans new quarters for his auto tag agency insurance and justice of the peace office on Beegie Glock. Mr and Mrs Ruel Einsterwala move to Lincoln Hill from Butternut Avenue, vacated by A L Boatman who moves to Middleport. Isffen and ElsAnora Ebersbach project a 29 bungalow opposite Sugar Run School House below the Vincent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Mary A. Webber
Mary A. Morcris
Bradbury
Meigs County
Chicago
Homer Race
Omaha
Nebr
Frank Race
Bryanstown
Ind
Baltimore
John
W. A. Race
George
East Liverpool
Siberia
Clara Smith
New Boston
Scott Cotterell
R. G. Webster
Beegie Glock
Deace
Ruel Einsterwala
Butternut Avenue
McQuigg
Lincoln Hill
A L. Boatman
Middleport
Isffen
Elsanora Ebersbach
Sugar Run School House
Vincent
Community Party Committee Names Local Hosts
A community party lists officers and attendees including Mrs. F. W. Bush as chairman and Mrs. W. C. Sprague, Airs, R. W. Pinsterwald, Mrs. Join Finsterwald, and Mrs. Harry Beckley among those named for involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Bush
W. ¢. Sprague
R. W. Pinsterwald
Join Finsterwald
Harry Beckley
Governor writes of bridge celebration in Pomeroy
Governor Donahey sends praise for the Armistica Day Bridge dedication in Pomeroy Ohio. He commends Kiwanis Club and civic hosts for gracious entertaining of guests including Governor Gore of West Virginia, noting the southern Ohio hospitality and a splendid dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy Bend Bridge
Southern Ohio
Kiwanis Club
Pomeroy
Gore
West Virginia
Vic Donauhes
MIDDLEPORT MITES: LOCAL GUESTS AND FAMILIES IN TOWN
Mrs. WS H Reese and daughter from Charleston visit parents Mr. and Mrs. E L Grants. Mrs. George Frye Jr and baby depart for Columbus with Mrs Miora Jones and daughter. Attorney O H Stewart ill. Mr and Mrs Paul Wolfman announce birth of a son. Mrs C F Fultz in Chicago with daughter and new grandson. Bingham family moved to Headley house, a town landmark. Will Burford family moves into Brown property. Mrs James Buchanan, Marjorie and Billy Males ill this week. Mrs Sauer improving after flu. Homer Gathreanu er and daughters visit Columbus to see her parents. Hazel Joan Triplet ill with pneumonia. the Triplets stay a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frye, Jr
Columbus
C. F. Fultz
Chicago
Br. A. B. Bingham
George Brasley
Headley
Will Burford
Hay
Brown
Arch Brown
Ports‘mouth
James Buchanan
Marjorie
Billy
Sauer
Mauch
Homer Gathrenauer
W. J. Galbroner
Hazel Joan
Mroo
Lewis Triplet
Ale
Hospital notes show varied admissions and dismissals in Mexico
A hurricane impacts Tecolocoacan and Otatthin area with hospital notes detailing births at State Hospital and Bethany, multiple admissions for operations and accidents, convalescent patients listed, and several dismissals. Names include Dr Gagnon, Mr Miles Hoon, Mrs Man Buasie, John Faber, Mildred Whales, A H Dowler, and others with locations Athens Syracuse Rutland and Guya ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheltering Arms
Gagnon
Thens State Hospital
Miles Hoon
Bethany
W. van Taughter
Man Buasie
Syracuse
John Faber
Glouster
Mildred Whales
Rutland
A. H. Dowler
Athens
Rt. 1
B. W. Buck
M. M. Fowler
Athens State Hospital
Fraley Fox
Shade
Merlyn McIntyre
Penns
Will
Mattie Manhorter
Guyaville
Chira Beil
Millfield
Chitlead
Wagner Announces Special County Teachers Meeting at Courthouse
County Superintendent C N Wagner says teachers from the county will meet at the Courthouse on December 15. The program includes shop talk and general interest topics along with a special entertainment program. A program committee meeting is set for today to finalize plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Pomeroy
Navy
C.N. Wagner
Rathburns Celebrate 70 Years in Meigs County Dept Stores
Middleport and Rutland mark the seventieth anniversary of Rathburns Sons department stores founded by a Rutland father. CG Fox and M E Rathburn guided rebuilding after a major fire while Rathburn remains active, aiming to retire only when due. Community praise rolls in from Rutland and Meigs County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
Rutland
J. N. Rathburn
C.e Middleport
Rathburn
CG. Fox
M. E. Rathburn
Lateer
Rutland , Co. & Rathburn
Ife
Ontinak
Plessur
Lesure
Rathbin
Publ
Lockjaw Claims Horse on Frid Morning
A horse on a Midwestern farm died from lockjaw, a rare cause of death for horses and cattle. The Rorson Brothers, contractors, reported the animal showed symptoms before dying in the morning. The incident was noted as unusual for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Rorson Brothers
Lockjaw
Campaign funds checked and postmaster recommendations made
Meigs County Republican Executive Committee met with most members present and approved treasurer Bradbury's reports showing about 1100 dollars received and disbursed for the election. The group endorsed Blanche Davis of Dexter for postmaster at that place and W S White for Syracuse. White was the only applicant who took the exam. The panel noted multiple state appointments possible under the new administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Republican Executive Committee
Shifler
Bradbury
Blanche, Davis
Dexter
Romine
W. S. White
Syracuse
McIntyre to Publish Autobiography in McClure's Magazine
O O McIntyre a former Gallipolis newspaperman from Pomeroy Bend will publish his autobiography in McClure's Magazine January issue. The country boy story recalls his Ohio Valley days and early printing life with humor and charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntyre
McClure
Pomeroy Bend
Pomeroy
Oma Almona Davis
O. O. McIntyre
Gallipolis
Pontseroy Bend
McChae
Ohio Valley
Gallipolis Daya
Ohio Tower
Mes Glure
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OHC University
Merry Christmas
Heath B. E. Church
Clus
E. Paul Cotton
Security Bank
Athens, Ohio
Khife
Aetastate
ALLS @ ron
Apy
Cullum
Chile
Mr. Wills
WS. H. Reese
Charleston
E. L. Grantts
Ray Vera Cruz
Mexico
Tisechoacan
Otatthin
Chacaltandls
Mark Jones
New York Central
Warren’s Filling Station
Washington Street
Seruce
N. Rathburn
Hors
Superior Shoe Repair Shop
Majestic Theatre
Iddleport
Mrssusan
Thrleston
Sereastur
Talu Hundley
Hollywood
Calif
Jehn
Barryntfore
Dolores Costalle
Miny Susea
D.C. M. Bimeson
Demolet Bros
Ese Buys
Lual
Cornwells
Athens Jewelers
Whaley Dental Rooms
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