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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1937

Page

3

Bulldogs Aggressive First Period in 13-0 Pomeroy Victory

In a tight clash Pomeroy Panthers beat the Athens Bulldogs 13 to 0 as Pomeroy seized early momentum. Blackwell scored the first touchdown in the second half after a strong drive, with Hite adding a scoring run and Brickles converting the extra point.

Pomeroy Panthers Blackwell Hite Osborn Athens Lawson Bulldogs Brickles Lentz Ramsey Coon Jolly Ewing Robinson Pos Athens Fick LE Chute Tracy Wood Brown Hall Crow & Root Hope Berry Higgins Brickles Lentz Clark Ramsey Hite Coon Ketter Osborne Blackwell FR Wilson Howard Curd Halbrecht Clark Chute Drake Wilson Tate

Ohio Insurance Authority Certifies Security Insurance Co of New Haven

The Ohio Department of Insurance certifies that The Security Insurance Company of New Haven CT is authorized to conduct insurance business in Ohio for the current year. It reports assets of 11,868,174.86 and liabilities of 5,472,040.46 as of December 31, 1926, with net assets of 6,391,134.49 and paid-up capital of 7,000,000.00.

State of Ohio Division of Insurance Columbus Security Insurance Company of New Haven Connecticut Robert L. Bowen Insurance of Ohio

Racine-Sutton PTA Holds School Meet

Racine in session as the Racine Sutton Parent-Teacher Association held a meeting with Mrs. S H Fadely presiding in her absence. The Mothersingers chorus under Mrs Lois Fling and pianist Mrs Ben Philson prepare to perform at the Southeastern Ohio Teachers meeting in Athens on Oct 29.

Racine Racine-Sutton Gilbert Hays Gordon Harris Mary Eunice Hennesy Middleport Charles Stevenson Methodist Church

Even Simple Foods Brought On Awful Bloated Feeling

Athens woman describes gas chest pressure and faintness from constipation and sour stomach. She credits Vendor and Vendorlaxa with rapid relief, improving digestion, sleep, and appetite. Vendors marketed as herbal roots with alkaline action sold at Athens and Hickman’s Pharmacies.

Athens J. W. Blackford Athens Pharmacy Hickman’'s Nelsonville

Reception Honors Rev Warren Bright At Simpson Church

A Thursday reception at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church honored Rev Warren Bright and his wife with about 100 attendees. Ministers from Pomeroy and Middleport attended, tributes included musical numbers by Ruth Will Emma Koessler David Flanagan and James Mahoney, and a collective performance of America.

Pomeroy Warren Bright Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church A. R. Stark Pomeroy Baptist Church Ralph Keuther Pomeroy Federated Church Frank Beuscher Pomeroy Bethany Methodist Church Rothrock Middleport Heath Methodist Episcopal Church Brewster Bright Ruth Will Emma Koessler David Flanagan Miss Will Rev. Bright James Mahoney

Heath Church Rally Day Observed in Middleport

Heath M E Church plans Rally Day with Sunday School at 9 15 a m and morning worship at 10 15 a m Rev H A Rothrock preaches Lift Up the Standard and The Aldersgate Year in the evening An Epworth League revival meeting follows midweek Rev Kreager at First Baptist follows 10 15 a m worship Drink Deep and A Mortgaged Soul in the evening Church of Christ pastor Rev Don McMillan delivers Mobilizing the Lord and The Church Triumphant final sermon of the day

Middleport the Heath M. E H. A. Rothrock Aldersgate Epworth League Rothrock BYPU Don McMillan Church of Christ

Jackets Face Uphill Fight Against Gallipolis Blue Devils

MIDDLEPORT the Yellow Jackets enter tonight with only one regular likely to start against Gallipolis Blue Devils who shut out Jackson last week. With six to eight new recruits sought, Coach McCuen aims to build for next season while praising the current squad’s grit and potential. The underdogs may again surprise, as they did against Wheelersburg.

Middleport Yellow Jackets Gallipolis Blue Devils Jackson McCuen Yellow Jacket Blue Devils Wheelersburg

Thea Chapter Receives Traveling Gavel

Thea Chapter CBS hosted visiting members at the Masonic Temple on Thursday Eve ning to exemplify the work and accept the traveling gavel. Among the guests were Mrs. Laura Handley of Glouster staying with her mother Mrs. C B Smith, Mrs. Ray Smith, Mrs. Jennie Smith of Athens, Mrs. Albert Romine of Dexter, and Miss Lorena Sisson with Miss Virginia Smith, who came from Athens for the Athens Pomeroy game.

Middleport Masonic ‘Temple Thea CBS Laura Handley Glouster C. B. Smith Ray Smith Jennie Smith Athens Albert Romine Dexter Lorena Sisson Virginia Smith Smiths

Ernest Smith Arrested on Impersonating a Deputy

Gallipolis Ohio Ernest Slim Smith is jailed on bond after a hearing before Judge A J Stormont he pleaded not guilty to impersonating an officer when he showed a deputy badge to two Huntington men who asked for money and threatened jail. He was released on bond from Pearl Smith of Vin ton. A turtle can suspend breathing for a day or two when active and months during hibernation.

Gallipolis Ernest Slim) Smith Huntington Smith A. J. Stormont Pearl Smith Vinton

Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Company Certified in Ohio

The Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Fitchburg Massachusetts is certified to transact mutual insurance in Ohio for the current year. Its sworn statement shows assets of 743,296.71 liabilities 511,032.58 surplus 232,264.12 with 1936 year figures for income 599,174.32 and expenditures 514,441.95. Certified by Robert L. Bowen Supt of Ins of Ohio with official seal.

State of Ohio Division of Insurance Columbus State of Ohio Fitchburg Mutual Fire Insurance Company Fitchburg Massachusetts Robert L. Bowen Ins of

Pomeroy Woman Fined After Wrestling Officer

Carrie Hughes of Parkersburg was fined five dollars and costs for intoxication by Acting Mayor Ernest P. Duerr. She was arrested in Pomeroy after a spirited struggle with Officer Walter Wolfe, during which she twice floored him.

Pomeroy Carrie Hughes Parkersburg Ernest P. Duerr Walter Wolfe Wolfe

Traffic Free When Bridge Is Paid For

Motorists passing the Pomeroy Mason Bridge notice a white repainted cement block at the approach stamped Cross the Ohio River Here Free when paid for The block signals that once the current bridge cost is covered by toll revenue traffic will move across toll free The state recently purchased the bridge and now collects tolls to recover the expense

Middleport Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Ohio River

Adler Levite to speak at Columbus Legion Hall sunday

Adler Levite, a converted Jew from Columbus, will discuss the events of his life and his conversion at an open meeting at the American Legion Hall this Sunday, October 17.

Adler Levite Columbus American Legion Hall

Dredge Crew Clears Debris From Ohio River Bank

Middleport reports the government dredge crew has spent the week cleaning brush and debris from the river bank along the Ohio River after the areas were burned.

Middleport Ohio River

Free Witness On $1000 Bond In Meigs Case

A man recalls being arrested and jailed in Columbus without fault of his own while a Columbus newspaper photographed him. He was awakened by a matron who urged haste to the office and insists he was held as a witness, not charged with a crime. He claims the matron may have aided the photographer. The death of Mr Williamson is mentioned with little known detail.

Meigs Columbus Pomeroy Williamson

No clear hostility observed near Eagles Club on injury night

Witness describes the scene near the Eagles Club the night of the injury. The speaker notes no signs of animosity or ill feeling between individuals and records no obvious motive or antagonism at the time.

Eagles

O'Brien Family Relocates from Birmingham to Schenectady

W J O Brien of Columbus visited Middleport yesterday. His son William Vollert O Brien, a local high school graduate, has been transferred from the Birmingham district GE office to the Schenectady main office and will move there with Mrs. O'Brien soon.

Middleport W. J. O'Brien Columbus William Vollert O’brien General Electric Company Birmingham Alabama Schenectady N. Y

Pomeroy Leader Attends Ohio Grand Assembly

John F. Baily, master of Bosworth Council No. 46, returned from Cleveland after attending the 108th annual Grand Assembly of the Grand Council Royal and Select Masters of Ohio. He visited daughter Altona in Columbus during travel. she studies at White Cross Hospital. Massive clams, up to 400 pounds, are reported from Pacific tropical waters.

Pomeroy John F. Baily Bosworth Council Cleveland Grand Council Ohio Mr. Baily Columbus Altona White Cross Hospital

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