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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1933

Page

2

Pomeroy Panthers consider revamped lineup for New Boston

POMEROY Oct 10 Desiring stronger scoring Coach Farnham may start a revamped Panther lineup for the New Boston game Saturday Casci Spencer and Seid enable are tried in backfield to find a ball carrier behind the line Fans remain hopeful despite 18-0 loss to Chesapeake and 6-0 defeat by Logan New Boston has tied Wellston and Jackson scoreless, signaling strong defense but limited offense.

Pomeroy Panther Farnham New Boston Casci Spencer Seidenable Panthers Chesapeake Logan Wellston Jackson

Mrs Knox Dies at 75 in Marietta Home

Mrs Hannah Thorne Knox, 75, wife of Captain W Knox a veteran Ohio River steamboat man, died at her Marietta residence after a long family history in steamboat building and riverman circles. She was born in Gallipolis to Hugh and Arvilla Thorne.

Marietta Hannah Thorne Knox W. Knox

Middleport PTA Calls Meeting for Special Business

Mrs Will Bradford, president of the Middleport Parent Teacher Association, announces a meeting on Wednesday Oct 11 at 3 30 PM in the Home Economics room. All members urged to attend for special business.

Middleport Will Bradford Parent-Teacher Association Association Home Economics Room

Slot Machines Suppressed in Pomeroy Raid

In Pomeroy the October term grand jury ordered an immediate raid that led to seven merchants being fired. Judge C E Peoples warned that the next offender will feel the teeth of the law. Slot machines have periodically appeared and disappeared amid enforcement cycles in recent years.

Pomeroy C. E. Peoples

Mrs Frederick Dies Near Chester After Illness

Mrs Mary Frederick age 74 dies at her Chester area home after a long illness following a stroke. She leaves three daughters Mrs John Atkinson Huntington Mrs Clarence Stewart Nelsonville Mrs Fred Shumway Syracuse and two sons George and Curtis Frederick who live near Chester plus grandchildren. Funeral services set for Wednesday at Mt Hermon Church at 2 p m.

Pomeroy Mary Frederick Chester John Atkinson Huntington Clarence Stewart Nelsonville Fred Shumway Syracuse George Curtis Frederick

Twin Siblings Ella Ann and Dallas Franklin Die in Illness

In Middleport two seven month old twins Ella Ann and Dallas Franklin, children of Mr. and Mrs. William Sponagle, died on consecutive days after several days of illness. Funeral services were held at the residence Monday with Mr. Stewart officiating and burial followed at Middleport Hill Cemetery.

Middleport Ella Ann Dallas Franklin William Sponagle Stewart Middleport Hill Cemetery

Pomeroy Students Pledged to Ohio State Fraternities

About 450 men pledged to 71 Ohio State fraternities in the first week of autumn quarter with several from Pomeroy and Middleport. Names include William McQuigg Hugh Daniels Dan Farmer Orville Chambers William Dye Sigma Chi Phi Kappa Psi and Phi Delta Theta. Over 200 girls pledged to OSU sororities during the same period with Mary K Russell of Pomeroy pledged to Pi Beta Phi.

Pomeroy Ohio State University Phi Kappa Psi William McQuigg Phi Delta Theta William Dye Sigma Chi Hugh Daniels Middleport Phi Kappa Sigma Orville Chambers Tau Kappa Epsilon Dan Farmer Ohio State Mary K. Russell Pi Beta Phi

Licensed To Wed In Beav er County And Langaville

Frank R. Shamfer a 39 year old truck driver from Beav er County Pennsylvania and Gladys Lawson 22 of Portland daughter of Frank Lawson obtained a marriage license in probate court. A license was issued Saturday to W H Knotts 67 farmer of Vinton and Alice A Kemper 61 of Langaville. Squire J W McCuullough was appointed to perform the ceremony.

Cheshire Club Holds Annual Meeting at Miss Rowley Home

Middleport residents attended the Cheshire Club annual gathering held Saturday at Miss Cora Rowley’s residence near Cheshire. Present from Middleport were Mrs. Mina Boice Miss Allie Mauck Mrs. Hattie Bennett and Mrs. Effie Rice.

Middleport Cheshire Club Cora Rowley Cheshire Mina Boice Allie Mauck Hattie Bennett Effie Rice

Rutland Faces Cheshire In Local Ball Game

Rutland hosts Cheshire this evening in a neighborhood baseball game announced from Rutland. The matchup pits local team Rutland against Cheshire in a scheduled contest at the usual diamond.

Apple Crop Stolen From Meigs County Farm

Meigs County farmer H. G. Webster reported 75 bushels of apples stolen from his fruit farm between Long Bottom and Keno. The fruit, in bushel baskets, had been left outside covered with canvas when taken.

Meigs Pomeroy H. G. Webster Long Bottom Keno

Place Four Women In County Prison

Four women were in Meigs County Jail after arrests Sunday night and Monday. Ida Call, 55, held for investigation. Viola Qualls and Sarah Qualls pleaded guilty to intoxication with fines of 50 dollars and 10 dollars respectively plus costs. Martha McCumber held awaiting her father Harvey McCumber’s trial for rape and incest on Friday.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ida Call Viola Qualls Sarah Qualls Martha McCumber Hobson J. W. McCullough Dayton Harvey McCumber

Eastern Star Members Attend Athens Special Meeting

A large group from Ev angeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star Middleport joined Athens members Monday evening to witness a fifty year old work presented in costumes. Middleport attendees included Mrs. Vannie Townsend and twenty others listed.

Middleport Eastern Star Athens Evangeline Order of Eastern Star Vannie Townsend M. L. French Nan Moore Dwight Kim R. B. Laughead J. O. Leonard R. W. Harris R. H. Horden R. C. McBride E. M. Harrah C. H. Snider Jennie Smith W. C. Snider W. P. Ohlinger E. M. McCarty A. W. McKay Lewis Burford Griff Russell Will Reynolds Evelyn Lewis T. A. May Iva Brown J. Grate

Middleport residents visit relatives and seek care

Middleport residents travel to Winchester Indiana for the weekend to visit parents and kin. Several locals are noted visiting relatives in Cleveland Columbus Huntington and Mason City while others report health improvements and medical treatment.

Racine Vacationers Attend Legion Meet and Fair

Mr and Mrs Owen Watson and Mrs E C Hardin returned from a week in Chicago and Cleveland where they attended the American Legion convention and the World's Fair. They visited Mrs Watsons relatives in Cleveland and were joined by Mrs Mary Clark for the trip home. Clark Ji den was a business visitor in Parkersburg on Monday. Middleport Harvest Home Service and basket dinner were held with O L Roush family guests from Parkersburg and Maggie W V. They stayed with Lon and E J Zuspan families and returned Sunday evening.

Robert Coates Winchester Ind R. A. Miller Cleveland D. E. Miller Leigh Crowell Mittie Powell Wellston Elmer Miller M. W. Essex Coalton W. E. Davis Sidney Pickens Nan Agee Columbus Emma McCracken Lester C. E. Erwin Caro Louise Margaret Sauer Huntington Fred Schroette Charleston South Third Avenue Gerald Rice Cora Bennett Will Adams M. C. Hobart Owen Watson E. C. Hardin Chicago American Legion Watson E. W. Cooper Walter Stewart Clarksburg Mary Clark Clark Jiiden Parkersburg Middleport O. L. Roush Lois Ann Roush Mae Roush Maggie, W. Re Lon Roush E. J. Zuspan

Rutland Honor Roll Pupils And New Courses Added

Rutland reports September Honor Roll for pupils averaging B from First through Sixth grades. Names include Billy Clark Janet Russell Jimmy Dennison Betty Buck Leafy Graham Mabel Searis Edith Mae Thomas Warren Stone Dana Longstreth and others. New courses of study, handwork funded by PTAs and Bible instruction by Rev and Mrs Bogardus added to grades.

Rutland Billy Clark Janet Russell Jimmy Dennison Betty Buck Leafy Graham Mabel Searis Edith Mae Thomas Warren Stone Dana Longstreth Donald Kennedy Rex Dunfee Kenneth Brown Richard Canady June Anne Carter Beulah Calvin Alice Louise Harrison Clyde McMillin Dale Nelson Gloria King Elsie Jean Roush Jean Ralph Vernon Stone Melissa Bailey Kathleen Snowden Dorothy Braley Frances Hatfield Marvel Schnell Donald Snyder Ray Steiner Rev. Mills Parent-Teacher Association Gaylord Bogardus

Local reporter Lowell Wingett pleads guilty in assault case

Pomeroy October 10 Lowell Wingett a local newspaper man secretly indicted by the October grand jury for assault entered a guilty plea before Judge Peoples. The court suspended sentence and set terms for probation. Wingett is a named defendant in the assault case arising from the October grand jury proceedings.

Lowell Wingett Peoples Pomeroy

Plea of Guilty in Court Before Judge Peoples

Wingett pleaded guilty at arraignment before Judge C. E. Peoples. He received a suspended sentence and was placed on probation for six months.

C. E. Peoples Wingett

Rally Day planned at Church of Christ Millfield

Plans completed for Rally Day services at the Church of Christ next Sunday with decoration by Elizabeth Robinett Herman Theisen and Edward Evans. Rev Miles E Hoon of New Marshfield will lead the program and an invitation goes to all old members to attend with a friend. Bring One is the slogan and seventy five attendees are hoped. Mabel Smith will be the pianist.

Church of Christ Elizabeth Robinett Herman Theisen Edward Evans Miles E. Hoon New Marshfield Mabel Smith Trimble Keirns Concord M. C

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