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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1934

Page

8

Pomeroy Home Coming Festival Seen As Success

Pomeroy officials report the home coming and fall festival drew thousands all week with a record Saturday crowd. Prizes included radio bicycle cow and gas heater while merchants donated merchandise and the event funded village river bank parking lot work. Financial totals are pending as organizers await the final report.

Pomeroy Martin Hotel Middleport High School Athletic Association McDonald Main Street

Meigs Voters to Decide on Road and School Tax Levies

Meigs County voters on November 6 will consider a two mill levy to retire county road bonds with maturities from 1937 to 1941. Auditor H J Blackmore says the levy reduces overall taxes. Separate measures seek a three mill school levy and a five mill countywide district levy for 19 districts.

Pomeroy Meigs County H. J. Blackmore Election Board Meigs

Two Railmen Take Century of Progress Tour

M J McCarty a New York Central Railroad Company engineer left Saturday for Toledo where he joined John Milligan a New York Central conductor for a several days tour of the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago.

Middleport M. J. McCarty New York Central Railroad Company Toledo John Milligan Chicago Mr. Milligan New York Central

Various Local Residents Visit Relatives Across States

Middleport notes Mrs Mollie Williams spending days with daughter in Charleston Mississippi. Misses Christine and Catherine Grant of Columbus visit their mother Mrs Ben Erwin in Charleston. Mrs Erwin also stays a few days with daughters Mrs William Robinson in South Third Avenue. Mr and Mrs Walter Hayes and Burford visit Ashland Kentucky with Burford's son and family. Miss Ida Runyon of Portsmouth and Mr and Mrs Martin Runyon of Catlettsburg Kentucky guests of relatives including Mrs Ida Dobbs and family. Miss Evelyn Stuart of Logan weekend with Mrs Clarence Sanborn in Lincoln Street. Mr and Mrs Bernard Williams of Detroit visit relatives here. Williams is Clark C Witham's youngest son. Mr and Mrs Gella Bailey and daughter of Buffalo WV visit brother Herman Bailey on Fisher Avenue. Mr and Mrs Allen E White of Washington DH visit with relatives. Mrs Clyde KR Battin and son Clyde R Jr stay in Athens weekend with mother Emma Battin.

Mollie Williams Harry Sheen Charleston Christine Catherine Grant Columbus Ben Erwin William Robinson South Third Avenue Walter Hayes C Burford Burford Ashland Ida Runyon Portsmouth Martin Runyon Catlettsburg Ida Dobbs Evelyn Stuart Logan Clarence Sanborn Lincoln Street Bernard Williams Detroit Williams Clark C. Witham George

Mud Fork Road Gravel Project Under Way in Downington

Trustees plan a mile long gravel covering on Mud Fork Road between Downington and Route 143. CWA labor assists with the road work. Mrs. Kate Chase recovers from flu. Neighbors honor Mr. and Mrs. John Stanley with a kitchen shower after their recent marriage. Gath Townsend toured Athens on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stanley visited Carpenter on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Vesta Robinson.

Downington Scipio Township Route 143 CWA Kate Chase John Stanley Stanley Gath Townsend Athens Edgar Stanley Carpenter Vesta Robinson

Girl Scout Troop 3 in Middleport Sponsored by Church Women

Middleport reports Troop 3 of the Girl Scouts, sponsored by the Philathea Women of the Church of Christ, will meet the fourth Thursday each month with October 24 as the next gathering. Scoutmistress is Mrs. Guy Reynolds and members include Edith Bingham Ethel Clark Lenore Bingham Dorothy Durst Beatrice Ann Edwards Ruth Hamilton Betty Lou Johnston Margaret Souders and Elizabeth Swindler.

Middleport Philathea Women of the Church of Christ Guy Reynolds Edith Bingham Ethel Clark Lenore Bingham Dorothy Durst Beatrice Ann Edwards Ruth Hamilton Betty Lou Johnston Margaret Souders Elizabeth Swindler

Copley Assigned Asbury Pastor to Start New Year

Rev. C. D. Copley of South Webster is named Asbury Methodist pastor for the new year and will preach at 7 PM Sunday. Jo Ann Wagner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Wagner, fell from a tree, fracturing an arm Tuesday. Anna Karr moved to Columbus near Ohio State University with sister Maud Vincent and niece Ruth Covert. Mr and Mrs John Gilmore and son moved from Pomeroy into the Anna Karr property in Syracuse Friday. Wil Veney, recently hospitalized in Holzer at Gallipolis, returned home Saturday improved.

C. D. Copley South Webster Asbury Methodist Jo Ann Wagner Charles Wagner Anna Karr Columbus Ohio State University Maud Vincent Ruth Covert John Gilmore Pomeroy Syracuse Wil Veney Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Boy Lemley Improves After School Fall Fracture

Pomeroy reports George Lemley aged a year old son of Mr and Mrs John Lemley is improved after a fall at play during recess which fractured his left leg just below the knee.

Pomeroy George Lemley John Lemley

Mrs Lulu Mason Heads to Florida With Family

Mrs Lulu Mason sails for Miami with her nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Claude Crawford and their children from Parkersburg. The Crawford family will remain in Florida indefinitely due to the ill health of the couple’s young son.

Middleport Lulu Mason Claude Crawford Parkersburg Miami Fla Mason Crawford Florida

Bridge Club Dinner Opens Social Season

Mrs. Plummer Beeson hosted her bridge club with Miss Helen Beeson assisting. Three tables played with Mrs. W. F. Harig winning high score and Mrs. Emma Welch taking second. Light refreshments concluded the evening. Harrisonville notes report a large crowd at a home coming and bean dinner. rain delayed several races and contests. Carl Chase cut his hand on an electric saw. William Hunter and son from Ripley West Virginia visited with Mrs. Jona Campbell of Sandyville for the bean dinner. Eunice Chase and daughter from Mud Fork spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. 8 A Wyatt. Pearle Jordan and son visited John Jordan family.

Middleport Plummer Beeson Bridge Club Helen Beeson W. F. Hariig Emma Welch Harrrisonville News Carl Chase William Hunter and Son Ripley W. Va Jona Campbell Sandyville Eunice Chase Mud Fork A. Wyatt Pearle Jordan John Jordan

Several Arrests Are Made at Week End in Pomeroy

George Stitts 21 of Middleport returned from Dayton on grand larceny and rape charges and likely to be pressed. Four men jailed Saturday for intoxication Ross McNeal James Clark Bernard Bell J E Hyatt and one man Homer Eastman held on assault charges after a street altercation.

Toe Meigs Pomeroy George Stitts Middleport Dayton D. L. Tracy Stitts Ross McNeal James Clark Downington Bernard Bell J. E. Hyatt Pt. Pleasant Bell Hyatt East Main Street Homer Eastman

Federal agents arrest Dodson in Meigs County liquor case

Dodson was arrested Saturday by Federal agents on charges of illegal possession and sale of liquor. He was placed in the Meigs County Jail awaiting removal likely to Marietta for a preliminary hearing. This marks the second Federal raid in Pomeroy and the fourth liquor law arrest since repeal.

Pomeroy Sanford Dodson Meigs County Marietta Dodson

Republicans to open campaign HQ in Zeiher Building

Pomeroy reports Republicans to step up activity as campaign headquarters in the Zeiher Building at Main and Lynn Streets prepares to outline a pre general election plan. Floyd Mees named Republican campaign manager for the county.

Pomeroy Republcan Republican Zeiher Main Lynn Streets Committee Republican Executive Committee Floyd Mees Wil

Emory Nease Dies at 69 in Racine

Funeral rites were held in Racine for Emory S Nease 69 who died early Saturday. Interment followed at Gilmore Cemetery in Nease Settlement. Survived by brother T M Nease of Racine and sisters Mrs George Reeser and Miss Wallie E Nease. another brother Sumner Nease had died a month earlier.

Racine Emory Nease Gilmore Nease Settlement T. M. Nease George Reeser Wallie E. Nease Sumner Nease

Doroth y Jones Visits Family on Sunday

Dorothy Jones of Pomeroy spent Sunday at her parents Mr and Mrs E W Jones. Herman Willis of Peach Fork visited Mr and Mrs Sam Williams. G V Lee is remodeling his house. Lewis Greaser of Rock Springs visited Mr and Mrs Clarence Story. Lloyd Pierce of Athens and several others visited Mr and Mrs Herbert Riggs. Edith Morris Leslie and Harley Riggs were in Pt Pleasant Saturday.

Burlingham Dorothy Jones Pomeroy E. W. Jones Herman Willis Peach Fork Sam Williams G. V. Lee Lewis Greaser Rock Springs Clarency Story Lloyd Pierce Athens Anna Frances Sargent Guysville Hatford Stanley Glenn Lee Edith Morris Leslie Herbert Riggs Harley Riggs

Middleport Briefs Highlight Local Social Visits

Mrs. Edgar Allensworth and sister in law Mrs. Dale Allensworth returned home after several days at the Chicago World’s Fair. Mrs. William Horden spends a week with sister Mrs. Charles Gorton in Charleston. Mrs. Rue Tuckerman was in Parkersburg Sunday. Mrs. J. O. Leonard visited her niece in Athena Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Zuspan and Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Somerville returned to Maggie, W. Va., after weekend with Mrs. O. L. Roush family. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Ralph of Chicago stopped in South Fifth Avenue en route to Gallipolis to visit Mrs. Margaret Ralph. Ralph is a football and baseball scout.

Edgar Allensworth Dale Allensworth William Horden Charles Gorton Charleston Rue Tuckerman Parkersburg J. O. Leonard Athena E. J. Zuspan Taylor Somerville Maggie W. Va O. L. Roush Horace Ralph Chicago South Fifth Avenue Gallipolis Margaret Ralph Ralph

Carsey Pleads Guilty After Grand Jury Indictment

On Carsey near Albany a October Athens County Grand Jury indicted him for auto theft and he pled guilty before Judge O F Rowland. He received two years probation and must pay the costs by November 1 plus all damages to the car owned by M L Carr. Hocking Bible School Opens at Hocking Community Church with free sessions for children. sewing for girls and crafts for boys led by Maybel Cullison Janet Camel and Jane Nutter.

Carsey Albany Athens County O. F. Rowland M. L. Carr Hocking Bible School Hocking Community Church Maybel Cullison Janet Camel Jane Nutter

Tax levy vote for Jacksonville Village School District

Notice states that the Athens County Board of Elections will submit to district voters at the November 6, 1934 election a 7 mills per dollar additional tax levy for current expenses, to finance years ending 1938. Ballots read For the tax levy or Against the tax levy. Harry Kelley and L Jordan sign.

Athens County Education Levy Vote Notice 1934

Notice from the Athens County Board of Elections states that the Ames Bern Rural School District seeks a tax levy for 1935 through 1938 of 2 mills per year. Voters will see on ballots the options For the tax levy and Against the tax levy. Harry Ky, Chairman, L Sordan, Clerk.

Appointment of Executor for Charles Monks Estate

Clarence W. Monks of Nelsonville Ohio named executor of the estate of Charles Monks deceased in Athens County. Dated October 3 1934 Judge C F Rowland acting probate judge.

Clarence W. Monks Nelsonville Ohio Charles Monks Athens County C. F. Rowland Common Pleas Said County

Appointment of Administrator for Hooper Estate in Athens

Notice declares George W. McHenry of Athens Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Britton Lash Hooper deceased of Athens County. Dated September 14 1924 by ROWLAND Common Pleas Judge and Acting Probate Judge of Athens County.

George W. McHenry Athens Ohio Britton Lash Hooper Athens County Rowland Common Pleas Said County

Sheriff Sale of Chattel at Seth W. Lewis Business

Athens County Ohio sheriff schedules public auction of Hocking Garage Corporation assets including a cash register, tools, equipment, and supplies on October 18, 1934 at 1 30 PM at Seth W Lewis residence premises Athens Ohio. Cash in hand day of sale. Property taken to satisfy an order in the case Seth W Lewis vs Hocking Garage Corporation. Attorney Jones Jones Erskine.

Seth W. Lewis Hocking Garage Corporation Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Athens Lew Sethis Charles Stratton Jones, Jones & Erskine

Athens Township Rural School District tax levy election notice

Notice of a 1934 general election question in Athens County Ohio to levy an additional tax of 1 mill on the property tax value for current expenses. Voters will see ballot options "For the tax levy" or "Against the tax levy" as directed by the Board of Elections signed by Chairman Arry Kelley and Clerk C. L. Jordan.

Levy of Additional Tax for York Township Rural School District

Notice states a 1934 board action in Athens County Ohio to submit to district voters at the November election the proposition to levy extra taxes for 1934 to 1988 at specified mills on the tax rate to fund expenses. The measure requires a favorable vote, with details provided by the board clerk.

Nelsonville Seeks Bids for Water Refunding Bonds

The city of Nelsonville Ohio seeks sealed proposals at noon October 31 1934 for seven Water Refunding Bonds totaling 1800 with denominations 500 3500 3500 800 500 500 and 1000 bearing dates October 1 1934 and interest not above 6 percent. Bonds mature October 1 1939 1940 1941 1942. Bids must meet par plus accrued interest with a 1 percent certified check and are subject to rejection by the council.

G. C. Amate E. F. DeVore Neissavaile Athens General Code of Ohio Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices Nelsonville Lawe New York State Ee. F. DeVore E.E. DeVore City of

Buchtel Village School District Tax Levy Proposal

The Board of Elections of Buchtel Village School District Athens County outlines taxes for duplicate years to 1938 inclusive at the rate of 17 million per dollar of pene for the additional levy. Voters are urged on Co. L. Jordan, Clerk dated 10 8 40.

Chauncey-Dover Exempted SD to Hold 1934 Tax Levy Vote

Athens County Ohio voters will decide November 6 1934 the question of levying taxes for 1934 1935 and 1936 at 4.5 mills per dollar of tax valuation for current expenses. The levy exceeds the rate in Section 5625-2 of the General Code. By order of the Board of Education HARRY KELLEY Chairman JORDAN Clerk.

Plan Rural School District levy election notice

Notice of a board of education resolution in Athens County Ohio to submit to voters at the November 1934 general election the question of taxing for 1934 to 1938 at 3 mills per dollar of taxable property value in excess of the existing levy. Clerk L Jordan notes the notice.

Tax levy proposal for Waterloo Consolidated School District

A 1934 Waterloo Consolidated School District resolution calls a November 6 1934 election in Athens County Ohio to approve a property tax levy of two million dollars per year for the years 1935 through 1938. Voters favoring the levy will support the district and the tax will be collected if approved. Board of Elections Chairman Harry Kelley and Clerk Co. L Jordan oversee the process.

Tax levy for Trimble Special School District Athens 1940

Notice states a 0.6 mill tax levy on each dollar of property for current educational expenses for the Trimble Special School District in Athens County for 1935 inclusive. Tax order issued by Clerk C. Ly Jordan dated 10 8 40tw.

Notice of Election on Issue of Bonds for Waterloo District

Notice states Waterloo Consolidated School District will hold a bond election November 6 1934 in Athens County Ohio for 35000 to add to a brick non fire prop school building and enable participation in Federal Aid under the National Industrial Recovery Act. Bonds run up to 15 years with estimated tax rate 3.56 mills outside 10 mill limit. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM EST.

Rdt of Education Waterloo Sheteeet — Junty Ey Jay O Ibs Waterloo Consolidated Ohio Waterloo Consolidated School Congress of United States Board of Elections Athens County Harry Kelley Co. L. Jordan

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Millfield Dover Twp

The State of Ohio Athens County G D Gorham treasurer will auction Annie Fannie Tax heirs defendants real estate at the Athens County Courthouse on Monday October 15 1934 at 1 30 P M Lots 135 and 136 in P N Pratts second addition Millfield subject to coal mineral rights deed to J P White dated 1872 appraised 50 cannot sell for less than 2 3 of that amount. Cash on day of sale. Charles Stratton Sheriff Gordon B Gray Assistant Prosecuting Attorney 9-10-5otw

Annie Fannie Athens Ohio Dover Millfield P. N. Pratt J P. Withie Elmer Pratt East Mifeld Charles Stratton Athens County Gordon B. Gray G. D. Gorham Sarah A. Johnson Amesville Anna Marczak Glouster Fairview Recorder's Office Recorder's John Allen Fair-View Ave Fair Lawn Dew Street Fair View Ave

Property Foreclosure Notice in Amesville Ohio

Athens County Ohio plaintiff against Sarah A Johnson and executors and assigns of Sarah A Johnson deceased. Case No 1. October 15, 1934 at 1 30 PM. Village of Amesville Amesville Township Athens County Ohio. Parcels 33 and 34 on Route 50N in Amesville.

Carbondale Ohio Election Levy Notice for 1944 to 1985

Notice from Carbondale Special Election Officials states the tax levy proposal for 1944 through 1985 at 49 mills per dollar. Voters will see a written or printed ballot against the levy as directed by the Board of Elections. Harry Kelley chairman and L Jordan clerk sign the notice.

Tax levy notice for Troy Township Ohio seeks extra millage

Notice of a tax levy by the Troy Township Board of Education in Ohio. It lists a proposed additional levy of .56 mills on each dollar for duplicate years 1934 to 1988, approved by Chairman Y Kelley. The document dates include September 10 and November 6.

Athens County Ohio district seeks tax levy for 1934 38 expenses

The Education of Rome Rural School District in Athens County Ohio proposes a tax levy for the years 1934 to 1938. Ballots will ask qualified electors to approve a levy of 4 million dollars per year on the district tax valuation for current expenses, exceeding the rate in Section 5625-2 of the General Code. The levy is set by order of the Board of Elections, Harry Kelley.

Board of Education Rome Rural Athens County Ohio Board of Elections of Harry Kelley N. Co L. Jordan

Notice of Probate for John Willis Deceased

Notice declares Harry A. Mettler of Athens Ohio is named in the probate proceeding for John Willis, deceased, of Athens. Dated September 19, 1934, by F. Rowland, Common Pleas and Acting Probate Judge of Athens County.

Harry A. Mettler Athens Ohio John Willis Athens County Ohio F. Rowland Common Press Said County

Estate vs Anna Marczak Glouster parcels and coal rights

Court case in Athens County Ohio involving estate of Anna Marczak and property in Glouster village. Describes lots 945 to 947 with mineral rights reserved, plus an additional lot on Fair View Avenue with mining rights. Premises appraised at 550 dollars and sale minimum set at 366 dollars. Case number 15875.

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate in Athens County

Elmer Humphrey sues Clarence and Trudie Humphrey to sell four tracts on River Road from Frost to Coolville. First tract contains 67 acres, second 32.15 acres, third 4.80 acres, fourth 2.55 acres. Premises appraised at 3000 dollars. sale set for October 15 at the Athens Court House. sheriff J C Man listed as the attorney for the plaintiff.

Sherife Ohio Athens County Elmer Humphrey Clarence FE Humphrey Gertrude Humphrey Athens Troytown Count Road County Road N. W Hocking River Enuer Seeeming N. E S. W River Road Frost Coolville Charles Stratton J.C. Man

Nelsonville School District tax levy election notice

In pursuance of a resolution of the aid of Education of Nelsonville City School District Athens County Ohio passed on the first day of August 1934 there will be submitted to Athens County on November 6 1934 the question of levying taxes for the years 1954 to 1938 inclusive at the rate for each year of 3 mills per dollar on their ballots For the tax levy.

Board of Education Ames-Bern Athena County Ohio Athens County Order of the Board of Elections of Harry KY Lo. L Sordangelerk York Township Board of Elect IC. Ly Jordan Aid of Education Trimble Special of Elections Harry Kelley C.ly Jordan Board of Elections Carbondale Harry? Kelley Co. L. Jordan Troy Township Athens Coun Board of Elections of Y Kelley Nelsonville City

Tax record note from Happy Hollow Rural district

A short entry notes education taxes for multiple years at 1.2 million each, with C. L. Jordan listed as Clerk.

Joint Administrators Named for Susan Baughman Estate

Allen Hunter of New Marshfield Ohio and Bruce W Baughman of Athens Ohio named as joint administrators of Susan Baughman deceased estate in Athens County Ohio dated September 22 1934 O P F Rowland.

Allen Hunter New Marshfield Ohio Bruce W. Baughman Athens Susan Baughman Athens County O. PF. Rowland Common Pleas Said County

Notice of bids for Dover Exempted School District project

The Chauncey Dover Exempted School District in Athens Ohio invites sealed proposals for all trades to erect a fireproof school building and alterations. Plans and specs are at the Board of Education and architect offices with deposit details. Bids require performance and labor bonds, comply with federal fair competition and wage provisions, and must be sealed and endorsed General Contract or other items. Public opening at 12 o’clock noon on October 24, 1934.

PWA of Education auncey-Dover Athens Ohio Ciery Board M. Mills Emt Board of Education Tect Wm. Mills Nelsonville Contr Publc General Ohio Ury Board of Education Dover Chauncey Ohio Chauncey-Dover Themergency Administration Lic Ind Cey Denver Chaunce Ohio

Partition petition in Ohio real estate case against Furner party

R. E B Furner petitions the Athens County Common Pleas Court to partition three tracts of land in Troy Township Ohio described as First Tract in Section 11 East of the sec line Second Tract containing 262 acres in Town 5 Range 10 with numerous bounds and roads and Third Tract near the Ohio River Survey, seeking equitable relief and division among Virgil Furner Mary Furner Leonard Furner Myrtle Burnside and others. The defendants answer the petition.

Virgil Furner Mary Furne Furner Leonard Ffurner Myrtle Wolf Sumn West Virginia R. E B. Furner Athens Ohio Troy Stat Secand Zapuems Congress Numalong Jones

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