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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1929

Page

2

Missionaries to Talk at Simpson Church Pomeroy

A touring group of Methodist Foreign Missions workers and foreign nationals will visit Meigs County on December 2 at Simpson Church Pomeroy to promote foreign missions. Visitors include S P Andrews-Dube India and James J Ding Foochow China president of the Anglo Chinese College for Boys.

Pomeroy Board of Foreign Missions Methodist Episcoe Church Ohio Meigs County Simpson Church S. P. Andrews-Dube India James J. Ding Foochow China Ding Wood Heath Church

Poultry Meeting Attracts County Growers In Bad Weather

A turnout of over 50 leading poultry growers from across the county heard an Ohio University expert speak on poultry growing and care. Despite low fall prices, interest remained high as listeners filled notebooks with useful information.

Pomeroy Ohio University

Buckner Family Relocated to County and Children's Homes

Mrs Harrison Buckner of Middleport moved to the County Home after a long illness. Her two children Herschell, 10, and Clara Belle, 7, were sent to the Children's Home yesterday.

Pomeroy Harrison Buckner Middleport Herschell Buckner Clara Belle Buckner

George Reefer 68 Dies in Sutton Township

George J Reefer age 68 died at his home in the interior of Sutton Township Nease Settlement Tuesday morning after two years of ill health. He leaves a wife and several children and lived on the old home place once home to his father Caspar Reefer who died over 50 years ago after a wagon accident. Burial will be at Gilmore Cemetery with Ewing Undertaking pending date. The same Middleport report notes Mrs Margaret Rose 56 died in South Charleston WV and her body arrived Monday. funeral held Tuesday at 2 PM at Heath M FE Church conducted by Rev C H Eichinger. she leaves husband two children and three brothers and burial at Beech Grove Cemetery in Pomeroy with DB H tawlings in charge.

Pomeroy George J. Reefer Sutton Township Nease Settlement Old Home Place Caspar Reefer Reefer Gilmore Nease Ewing Margaret Rose Charleston John Bachman Charles Joachim Cuyahoga Falls Theodore Joachim Chillicothe J. P. Joachim Middleport Beech Grove DB. H. Tawlings

King Boy Dead in Middleport

William King four the son of Mr and Mrs W A Longwell of Clarksburg West Virginia died after an appendectomy in a Middleport hospital. Mrs Longwell known here as Miss Teresa King elder daughter of Mr and Mrs Walden King. No funeral details known. Miss Alvira Jones of Middleport is the boy's aunt.

Middleport William King W. A. Longwell Clarksburg W. Va

Rice family wintering in Key West after southern trip

Delbert Rice and Mrs. Bessie Rice, son and wife of the late Sheriff Harry Rice, report a pleasant journey in the J. E. Lyons car to Key West Florida for the winter. Lyons' daughter Mrs. O R Grimm joined them in Nashville for the trip.

Middleport Delbert Rice Harry Rice Bessie Rice J. E. Lyons Key West Fla Mr. Lyons O. R. Grimm Nashville

Hilterbrick Family Thanksgiving Visit

Mr. and Mrs. I M Hilterbrick and their children from Milwaukee traveled here to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs. Hilterbrick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T N Witton.

I.M. Hilterbrick Milwaukee

Petition forms sinking fund board for Columbia Township

In Pomeroy on November 27, a petition was filed in Common Pleas Court by Ney Carpenter Bb Cimmins and A J Foster seeking a sinking fund board of commissioners for Columbia Township. The court appointed John Rawlings Jesse Sisson Howard Steward A M McCall and J E McComas as the board.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Ney Carpenter Bb. C. Cimmins A. J. Foster

Driller sues Worthington and Bachelor for 322 dollars

Rutland on November 27 Truman J. Chase a well driller filed suit against William Worthington and Alton Bachelor doing business as Worthington & Bachelor for 322 dollars claiming it is due for drilling wells for the firm.

Rutland Truman J. Chase William Worthington Alton Bachelor Worthington & KH

Home for vacation in Middleport

Middleport welcomes students home for the Thanksgiving recess. Miss Beulah Forquer and Ruth Thomas return from Ohio Wesleyan, Frances Willock Lucille Dutton Louise Sargent Ruth Humphrey and Gerald Luellin from Ohio University, Dale Warner from Ohio University, Lucile Mayer and Clarence Sanborn from Ohio State University.

Middleport Ohio Wesleyan Beulah Forquer Ruth Thomas Ohio University Frances Willock Lucille Dutton Louise Sargent Ruth Humphrey Gerald Luellin Dale Warner Ohio State Lucile Mayer Clarence Sanborn

Mrs Mary Carpenter Visits Athens For Brief Stay

Mrs Mary Carpenter of Athens arrived Tuesday to stay several weeks with her daughter Mrs Bessie Hartinger in the city.

Mary Carpenter Athens Bessie Hartinger

Health Seals Will Be Sold In Meigs County

The 1929 Christmas Health Seal sale begins Friday November 29 in Meigs County to support tuberculosis prevention and clinic funds. The program operates under the National Tuberculosis Association with local committees to raise money for medical aid, milk, and care of underprivileged children.

Middleport Meigs County American Red Cross Christmas Health Seal Committee Red Cross Health Seal Committee National Tuberculosis Association

Concert Thrills Capacity Audience at Heath M. E. Church

In Middleport on Tuesday evening Mrs. Mildred Fowler soprano and Konrad Scholl violinist presented a concert at Heath M. E. Church. The program drew a full house and was a rare treat for music lovers.

Middleport Heath M. FE. Church Mildred Fowler Konrad Scholl

Miss Hartinger Visits Akron for Thanksgiving

Miss Mary Elizabeth Hartinger a French teacher at Central High School Akron arrives Wednesday evening to spend Thanksgiving with her mother Mrs H B Hobart in Akron. Mr and Mrs Hobart are expected to visit Miss Hartinger's grandfather A Calderwood and a daughter Miss Nella for the holiday.

Mary Elizabeth Hartinger Central High School Akron Bessie Hartinger H. B. Hobart A. Calderwood Nella

Glouster News Items Phone Your Want Ads

Local note urges readers to phone the Messenger want ads at 214 for classified placement and upcoming notices in Glouster news pages.

Glouster Messenger

Trimble High School Glee Club and Orchestra Concert

The Trimble High School Glee Club and Orchestra performed at Trimble M E Church under Mrs. Phyllis Hoffman to a well attended audience. Proceeds of 19.60 plus 62 from a Halloween party will fund dishes and linen for the Trimble PTA.

Glouster Trimble High School Trimble M. E Phyllis Hoffman Trimble Parents Teacher Association

Glouster P T A Bazaar Supports Local School

The Glouster Parent-Teacher Association held a bazaar in the domestic science room of the Junior High School Building on Tuesday. Lunch was served at noon to many parents and pupils, and the proceeds will benefit the schools.

Glouster

Emmett Andrews and Garnet Johnson Wed in Loudenville

A wedding reported from Loudenville states Emmett Andrews and Garnet Johnson, both residents of this city, were married Monday. They traveled to Akron before expected return to their hometown. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs William Johnson and has worked in the L E Munden Co office. The groom, a former high school graduate, is a railroad telegrapher now employed by New York Centralines in Paris.

Glouster Emmett Andrews Garnet Johnson Loudenville Akron William Johnson L. E. Munden & Co Paris New York Centralines

Glouster Palace Fives Triumphs Over Logan Dodge Team

In Glouster on Colbert Brothers alleys the Glouster Palace Fives defeated the Logan Dodge Brothers team in a high scoring game. The match highlighted local bowling talent with strong team play.

Glouster Glouster Palace Logan Dodge Brothers Glouster Players Brothers Logan

Golden wedding anniversary celebrated at Glouster Moose Hall

Mr and Mrs Fred Zimmer observed their 60th wedding anniversary at Moose Hall Glouster with an elaborate chicken dinner. Zimmer born in Germany 1857 and his wife born 1858 in Maryland. They married in 1879 have 12 children 37 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren four generations attended.

McCoy's Tablets Promise Weight Gain For Thin Readers

An advertisement urges skinny men and women to try McCoy's Tablets claiming they can add at least 5 pounds after four sixty cent boxes or two one dollar boxes. The ad offers an ironclad guarantee with money-back if there is no gain, and notes distribution through Cline's Pharmacy and McCoy's Laboratories along with Cod Liver Oil.

McCoy Cline

Thanksgiving Services At M E Church In Glouster

Thanksgiving services will be held at the M E Church on Thursday from 10 to 11 o'clock. The Rev Paul E Kemper will deliver the sermon and the public is invited to attend.

Thanksgiving Union Service Set at Middleport Church

The Rev. W. G. James of Middleport Baptist Church will preach at the union Thanksgiving service at the Middleport Church of Christ Thursday at 10 am. His sermon titled Thanksgiving from the Heart calls for worship and gratitude as the community gathers.

W. G. James Middleport Baptist Church Middleport Hoover Union Middleport Church of Christ James

Local notes on visits and hospital calls in Middleport area

Mary Louise Kent returned from Columbus and visited her aunt at Mt. Carmel Hospital where Mrs. W. H. Hampton recovers from facial injuries after a dog bite. Visitors from Columbus and Gallipolis came to see relatives, with hospital calls to Dr. Bean and W. E. Russell. The Dunlopes from Detroit arrived for Thanksgiving and Mr. red German of Akron visited cousin John Vrooman for the Yellow Jacket versus Pomeroy game. Mrs. Vance Steward remains in Akron.

Mary Louise Kent Columbus Mt. Carmel Hospital W. H. Hampton Mabel Parker Barnett Elsworth Parker Tuppers Plains F. E. Mathews M. C. Hobart C. P. Dutton Gallipolis Holz Akron John Vrooman Vance Steward

Baby Becomes Brief Illegible? No Title Provided

At the bedside of her daughter Mrs Earl Hartenbach reports the baby born Sunday lived only a short time.

Earl Hartenbach Mrs. Hartenbach

Mackinnon Speaks Before Rotarians

Prof. C N Mackinnon of Ohio University spoke at the Athens Rotary Club luncheon at Hotel Berry praising modern writers. He named Eugene O Neil as a great living playwright and Ernest Hemingway as top author, calling US literature healthy. Rev Artie C Krussell joined as a new member. attorney George W Rose attended as a guest.

Athens George W. Rose Glouster

Corn Can Be Taken Through Quarantine

Washington County sweet corn will not be banned from northern and eastern markets despite the European corn borer quarantine. Corn can be shipped in sealed refrigerator cars through the free area in West Virginia to Wheeling and Pittsburgh markets, where the cars will be opened and the corn marketed.

Marietia Washington County West Virginia Wheeling W. Va Pittsburgh

Zuppke to Speak at Elks Banquet for Ohio Athletes

University of Illinois football coach Bob Zuppke will address the Athens Elks Lodge dinner for Ohio University athletes on Monday December 16 at the Elks Home. Leading Ohio sports writers will attend and celebrate Ohio football’s success.

Bob Zuppke University of Ilinois Ohio University Athens Elks’ Lodge Elks Ohio Zuppke Illinois Don Peden

Rescued From Mud Boy Has the Mumps

LONG BOTTOM Nov 27 A boy from Mr and Mrs Walter Hawley family on the flats near Reedsville fell through thin ice into river mud Friday. His father pulled him out and he was taken home. The next morning he developed a bad case of mumps and is in serious condition with facial swelling.

Long Bottom Ste Walter Hawley Here Reedsville

PTA Meeting Draws Large Crowd at Arfus Putnam School

The Arfus Putnam School Parent Teacher Association held its monthly meeting Tuesday afternoon with a large turnout. An open discussion led by Miss Esther Dunham was a featured part of the session.

Arfus Putnam Esther Duneham

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Methodist Church Co Eounty George Reefer King Boy Florida M. D. Hartinger George. St. Nye George H. Parker C. H. Eichinger Eugene F. Dunn Trimble High School Glee Club N” Logan J. Columber Mrs Fred Zimmer Ralph Hamer Harold Weinfordner Murray City Phil Gray Corning George Zimmer Dayton G. Conrad Louise Washington I D. C I. EK. Roberts This City Marietta Osteopathic Clinic Dr.h.l.benedict L.m.bell J. E.wiemers J.D. Sheets Putman Street B.M B.m.covert Optometrist Athens,ohio Church Service M. EE. Church America The Carpenter Hardware Co Union Services Bayer Mackinnon Paris Modistes Woodworll Nashua ESS North Court Street Bela Boyer Gibson Prescription Store Lucky Tiger Ee Eee F. J. Beasley Milling & Grocery Co Henry the Francis Hackett the Theatre Sheldon Cheney Anne Parrish Nancy Barr Mavity San Luis Rey Thornton Wilder Christopher Robin
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