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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1930
Page
2
Stave correspondent c A Hartley invites readers to send news and locals to the Messenger office. Classified ads and circulation matters are coordinated by Virgil Marsh.
Harvey Mulford aged 52 was killed when struck by a hit and run auto near the Red Bird Mine in Meigs County as he walked home after payday. His two sons also worked at the same mine and were listed on payroll. hundreds of dollars were found in his coat. No witnesses. a new Ford roadster was rumored involved. coroner took the body to a funeral home in Pomeroy.
Frances Jayjohn of Rutland files for divorce from Ernest Jayjohn, married in Pomeroy on December 22, 1927, after failing to provide a home in Akron. She returned to Rutland July 26, 1928, has lived apart from him since, and seeks child custody.
Mrs Edward Parker spilled a boiling kettle in her kitchen and burned her left leg from the knee to the foot. The incident occurred in Minersville yesterday and medical attention was sought.
Pom eroy Purple Panthers prepare for a Thursday showdown with the Middleport Yellow Jackets at Middleport High School Field Coach Ray Farnham says his fast smart unit faces a stronger opponent Middleport which has a 354 to 7 point edge in total scoring this season Gallipolis is the only team to push Middleport from their unbeaten slate six Pom eroy seniors graduate this year and Middleport will also lose four returnees plus one reserve in the year’s end team totals show Middleport 354 points to opponents 7 while Pomeroy has 135 points and 28 against
John and Wesley Foley, father and son, are jailed in Pomeroy on a theft charge for allegedly stealing three sacks of dried beans. Neighbor Edward Manuel filed the affidavit. beans were found at the Foley home after a search warrant. Hearing to follow.
Pomeroy Nov 26 After the Pomeroy National Bank closed President Hart Stanbery and bookkeeper Edison Hobstetter hunted rabbits at Artie Jobs dairy farm a mile from town. Their car was damaged by two goats curious about the reflection in the polished sedan one goat rammed the side and another walked on the roof prompting a chase and stall confinement.
The large mine near Syracuse suffered a tipple fire causing a $35,000 loss and idling 3800 workers. State fire marshal officers investigate with possible incendiary origin suspected by some sources.
STUDENTS ARE HOME MIDDLEPORT, Nov. 26 The following students arrived home today to spend the Thanksgiving vacation season with their parents From Denison University Miss Frances Kreager From Ohio University Misses Frances Willock Mary W Farmer Carol Louise Ervin Nan cy Reed Ruth Humphrey From Ohio State Lucile Mayer Dale Warner William Stansbury and Clarence Sanborn From Ohio Wesleyan Miss Ruth Thomas From Office Training school Miss Beulah Forquer
A large tramp dog, with one foot in a steel trap, killed 27 hens at Henry Martin's Ball Run poultry house. A West Virginia dog license revealed ownership traced to Mason County. The animal traveled 15 miles to reach the Martin farm and is now in Martin's possession. Martin is the brother-in-law of Deputy Sheriff Delbert Welker.
Pomeroy Meigs County report lists Forest Run Farmers Institute sessions at the church December 2 and 3 with programs including songs, invocations, addresses by E M Musgrave and F W Dean, talks by Beulah Baer Kathleen Bailey and others, and a noon dinner.
The Middleport Fire Company schedules a benefit show at the Liberty Theater on December 1 and 2. Proceeds go to the fire equipment fund with theater receipts donated at the door by the manager.
Fragmentary notice shows Long Bottom and Langsville appearing to serve on a grand jury. In the last 14 days suits filed in county courts. Mrs. George Park and Nell Bing reportedly retired after a business closing.
A fragment describes a dinner event in Middleport with Mrs. James Sousde and attendees including Mr. Olson and family, Hialmar, Mrs. Harold Hilatsin, a cothe, and Miss Fitts from Clarksburg West Virginia.
Relatives of Mrs J A Dingessana visit Columbus and Newark this week for Thanksgiving. Walter Duncan is mentioned in connection with the gathering and a Monday date appears in the fragmented note.
Stomach trouble is highlighted with warnings about neglected conditions such as ulcers and risky stomach pain. It recommends seeking treatment, and suggests Magnesia Compound as a quick, effective remedy, advising to ask for ED Magnesia for stomach use.
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