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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1932

Page

2

Methodist Ministers Gather for Session at Pomeroy

Methodist ministers and families attend the Biennial session in Pomeroy. Bishop B Leeter Sith Cincinnati and Rev Fuster address practical church peace. A large group from local and foreign missions participates with evening worship and supper.

Pomeroy Portemouth Bienpeon Rettatin Witike Chine Ly Pier Cincinnati B. Leeter Cindimneti Micaeters’ Wovee Berit Npesker Revellone Geyloré Bogertiuse Effernoon

Family Visit Stirs Local Arrivals This Weekend

Mr and Mrs John Meyer of North Second Avenue host Mrs Gertner and daughters Jean and Joan who arrive Saturday for a two week visit. Mrs Gertner's spouse returns today as Mrs Rey Farmer accompanies from Columbus to visit her niece and family for two weeks. The Loyal Women's Club remains mentioned.

Mr. Ent Gorton Gaertner Ant Jean Ant Joan Columone Gertner Perente John Meyer North Secon Avenue Gertmer Rey Farmer Colurbue Cleese

Local notices mix with school and family updates in Ohio item

A mixed village column reports on legal matters, school staff changes, travels, and social events. It notes Willan McNemars's funeral after a car accident, visits by Mrs. Harris and others, and school superintendent Melvin's Columbus trip. It mentions planned Christmas bazaar and local farming activity in Menetee County.

Hilt to Return to Parrith Florida Soon

Former Meigs County representative to the Ohio General Assembly Frank Hilt and his family, now living in Parrith Fin, will return home to Florida after a week of legal business in Pomeroy. He noted confusion over the Florida town spelling and described Parrizh as seen at the railroad station. The Parrizh town lies in Manatee County, an agricultural area.

Pomeroy Frank Hilt Meigs County Ohio General Assembly Parrith Fin Mondey Hit Dexter Florida Manatee County

Usual Probate Court Activity Details Various Estate Matters

In probate court last week judges handled routine cases including executors appointed for Eberstach and Sharpnach estates, guardianship actions for Donald Balser, and settlements of damages claims. The court approved inventories, accounts, and bonds, with distributions and exemptions granted as filed.

Netet Barket Buep Pomercy E. Morris Walace Browning Eéger V. Eberebach Wiliam M. Eberstach Tmske Clyde EB. White Fom Seiées White Banzo Moore Hazel Moore Board of County Commissioners Ve. William H. Fieming Fielping Gamagee Agnese McQuiggz Geceaeed George McQuigg Ed Balzer Donald Balser Ed Salzer Donald Falter John Fisher Wilmetta Db. Mulford Arthur T. Daniel Este Frank Danie Byron Bunce

Gleaners Close Federated Church Meeting at Williamson Home

The Gleaners FC met Friday at Mrs. Phil Williamson’s home on Main Street and Butternut Avenue for regular business then social activities. In Middleport, Jean McKay, daughter of Prof. and Mrs A W McKay, a first year Ohio University student, was elected for membership in the Girls Glee Club and the University Choir after recent member auditions.

Pomeroy Gleaners Federated Church Phil Williamson Main Street Butternut Avenue Middleport Mies Jean McKay Myre A. W. McKay Ohio University Girls’ Glee Club University

Mrs Sidney Russell Fetes Birthday Dinner in Middleport

Mrs John Russell on Lincoln Street hosted a 6 o'clock dinner Thursday night marking son Sidney Russell's birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Sidney Russell Mr and Mrs Rue Tuckerman and daughter Pauline and the hostess's family.

Russell Middleport John Russell Lincoln Street Sidney Sidney Russell Rue Tuckerman Pauline

Justice notes at Meage court actions and sentences

A Meage county court reports multiple cases with fines and brief sentences. Details include a Beech Grove Cemetery entry, a shoplifting related charge, and a tax or wage case resolved this period. Officers pursued a suspect for nonpayment and a man held on a minor charge was returned to jail after a disturbance.

Pomeroy Fey Clark Polmet RSA Bnewet Clurh Everett Gesvern Beech Grove Burson Pest Maige Lee Iota Brongmier Ubey

Local High School Scoreboard Updates and Community Notes

Middleport updates show the scoreboard as teams including the Yellow Jackets vs Hullend, with detailed game timing, yardage, and player stats. The column also lists visiting relatives and residents visiting Columbus and Parkersburg, plus births and local social news from Mulberry Avenue and Second Street.

Weekend at Mr Ent Mre Wi Rewer Pumercy Precinct

Residents visit relatives and friends in Columbus and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Scot Paigeray host relatives on Union Avenue while others travel to Lexington and return by Sunday evening. Families plan visits with Bunter, Hobsetter, Meier, and Zimmer, with 206 other relatives noted.

Ficheré Reuter Bove pEmiet Osiertus Ent Mere Wiis Columbus Scot Paigeray Tnion Avverue Cantibos Bunter Robert Marcia Lee Robert Bil Richeast Philip B Meter Brick Etreet Mere Jee Meer Breatoury Willeeve Mere Phiten L. Meier Prihp l L. Meier Sotace Fot Schieepe West Main Street Lexumgton Ferseer Ené

Webster Opens New Law Office in Pomeroy

Attorney Manning D. Webster opens a new law office in the Keller Building on Second Street in Pomeroy. He is a grandson of the late Manning Webster and son of R. G. Webster, a Pomeroy High School and Ohio State University graduate who passed the state bar last summer.

Pomeroy of & Mew Law Aviormey Mancing D. Webster Webster Keleer Second Street Manning Webster Manning D. Webster R. G. Webster Pomeroy High School Ohio State University

Work Is Delayed On Pomeroy Field Expansion

Pomeroy residents await the completion of the High Behoo Athletic Field expansion. Work has dragged on for more than two months with no finish this year, delaying home games until the next football season if plans hold. Meanwhile this year’s games are played at the Mic-Gleport gridiron, praised as among the finest in the region.

Pomeroy Mic- Gleport

Trucks Crash on One Way Bridge Near Pomeroy

Two trucks collide on a one way bridge between Long Bottom and Reedsville early today. J R Allen of Pomeroy drives a Chevrolet one ton toward Beedeville. Ralph Smith of Hemlock Grove drives a three ton gravel truck owned by Clarence Ebersbach. Smith is the sole occupant. Allen and three bystanders escape with minor injuries.

Pomeroy Long Bottom Reedsville J. R. Allen Beedeville Ralph Smith Hemlock Grove Clarence Ebersbach Smith Marion Woods Chester Bernard Castle George P. M. Paulsen Hemrock Grove Allen Eberabach

September vehicle sales in Meigs County rise in trucks

Meigs County's clerk of courts reports 16 new passenger cars 15 new trucks and 107 used cars sold in September. Five of the 19 trucks were school buses. Used cars declined while new passenger cars held firm and trucks showed a big jump.

Pomeroy Meigs County Clerk of Courts

Football player dies in Cincinnati at age 16

Charles Gardner Hooker died at Holmes Hospital from blood poisoning. The incident marks the season's first fatality in the city.

Cincinnati Charles Gardner Hooker Holmes Hospital

Vinton Slaying Case Moves Through Court

McArthur Ohio district attorney C G Chepman of Vinton County reports a murder case involving a boy and his mother Mrs Blanche Lewis. The slaying of the boy's father late Thursday night prompted a juvenile court bond and a hearing date in Hammond.

McArthur C. G. Chepman Vinton County Blanche Lewis John Lewis Haméen Lewis

Pledges Ne Equality Beer Sere Repiss

A garbled item reports a public pledge related to equality and race. It mentions a speaker addressing a crowd of about 200 African Americans and references duties and traditions tied to a Birmingham or Panera context.

Credit Agency Program Aims to Curb Farm Foreclosures

Chicago reports a joint federal state and private lender plan to prevent foreclosures on farm mortgages. The effort, backed by federal farm financing groups banks and insurers, seeks to reduce losses for farmers unable to meet payments due to low prices, using agency cooperation to hold or delay foreclosures.

Chicago Fes. Era U. & Government Reconnetration Finance Corporation

Looting at Columbus Restaurant Billed as $1790 Loss

A man restrained his employer in a basement and systematically robbed a Columbus restaurant, stealing cash and valuables estimated at 1790 dollars. Police report the incident occurred on October 1.

Columbus Oct Lere

Socialist party seeks ballot access in Ohio case

Cleveland October 1 A motion to compel Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown to place the Socialist party emblem on the November ballot will be filed with the Ohio Supreme Court, according to word received here by Sidney Yellen state party secretary.

Cleveland Mandsax Clarence J. Brown Ohio Sidney Yellen

Interurban Service Abandoned Between Detroit and Lake Region

Officials of the Lake Railway Company announce discontinuation of the interurban car service between Detroit and nearby towns effective next day. The move ends a regional transportation link long operated by the company.

Sancuary Detroit the Lake Railway Company Sday

Rebels Battle Guards in Nicaragua Clashes Kill 29

In Managua on October 1, a series of clashes between guards and insurrectionists left 29 dead, including 27 insurgents and two guards. Sergeant William A. Lee of Wardhill Massachusetts was wounded and en route to Managua by plane. his injuries are not serious. Three guards were wounded across four engagements.

Managua Nicaragua UPA Mations Guerde William A. Lee Wardhill

Bank Receivership Sues for Equity Relief in Chicago

Suit filed in federal court seeks equity receivership of $450000 Chicago Joint Stock Loan Bank. W B Breckelbeck of Missouri names Ogden Mills as ex officio chairman of the Federal Farm Loan Bank and W R Campbell, Farm Loan Registrar in district six, claiming losses of bonds of the company.

Chicago Federalistrict Chicago Joint Stock Loan Bank

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