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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1933

Page

2

Middleport Has Edge on Gallia and Pomeroy Primed

Middleport as hosts edge Gallipolis in a Friday night league clash while Pomeroy Game on Saturday at 2 30 p m pits the Panthers against New Boston Pomeroy aims to rebound from two losses and fans expect a brisk scrimmage before the match.

Middleport Gallia Pomeroy New Boston Pomeroy Bend Gallipolis Ments Yellow Jackets Gallipolis Blue Devils Jackets Buchtel Rutland Rooters Rutland Wellston Rutlanders Blue Devils Bidwell Ironton Gallians White Galilans Pomeroy Panthers Chesapeake Logan Wheelersburg Wellaton Jackson Farnham Panthers

Safe new Vannay treatment aids women to slim

Many women are urged to try the Vannay tablet claiming it safely reduces fat without thyroid or laxatives. The ad promotes a natural regulator of digestive juices that dissolves fat and asks readers to consult clerks for the booklet How To Reduce With Absolute Safety. Athens Pet.4ACY

Athens

Foreign Missionary Society Meets at Mulberry Avenue Home

A meeting of the Foreign Missionary Society of Simpeon M. E. Church occurred Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles Russell on Mulberry Avenue.

Pomeroy Foreign Missionary Society of Simpeon M. E. Church Charles Russell Mulberry Av

Emerald Oil Promises Quick Healing for Varicose Ulcers

An advertisement touts Emerald Oil as a home treatment for varicose ulcers claiming no enforced rest or operations needed. It promises instant pain relief, reduced swelling, and boosted circulation allowing daily activities with a money back guarantee.

Quick

Teachers Entertain At Middleport Home

Middleport teachers hosted a social evening at Miss Nancy Reed’s home on Tuesday night honoring Mrs. R B McKay Mrs M W Essex Mrs Cline Matthews and Donald Wolfe. Attendees included many local families and school staff in a fall decorated gathering.

Middleport Nancy Reed R. B. McKay M. W. Essex Cline Matthews Donald Wolfe Reed Miss Reed Lucille Dutton Flossie Frecker Car Louise Erwin Margaret Sauer Gene Grate W. £. Melvin Robert B. McKay Noah Haskins Blanche Goodwin Vesta McCoy Konrad Scholl Susan Parks Lena Mae Fels Claire Minor Susie Taylor Mary Root Virgie Major Alvira Jones Frankie Gaylord

Hudnall and Carpenter Freed on Probation

Glen Hudnall and Chester Carpenter pleaded guilty to burglary and larceny and were released on probation by Judge C B Peoples. They must report to the sheriff every three months for two years after being jailed for theft of harness rings.

Pomeroy Glen Hudnall Chester Carpenter C. B. Peoples Hudnall Carpenter

Flora Notes and Local Family News from Flora

Flora Sewing Club met with Mrs. Maud Frost to work on a quilt for Mrs. Val McCumber the Darwin operator and daughter of Mrs. Frost. Portland dedication ceremony attended by R E Whaley family and others. Jerseyville worker Gerald Violet noted.

Flora Sewing Club Maud Frost Val McCumber Darwin Dale Perry Charles Butts Val Wells Len Well Archie Lloyd Shumway California Lizzie Midkiff

Robbery At Steiner Filling Station In Enterprise

County officers investigated the Steiner Filling Station robbery at Enterprise after the proprietor left briefly to assist a motorist. Thieves took $5 and other articles. bloodhounds were used but failed to trace the robbers.

Enterprise Steiner

Community News From Middleport and Nearby Towns

Mrs. C. E. Smith was taken to McMillan Hospital Charleston for observation and treatment. Ted Baker and others plan a Chicago trip for the Century of Progress Exposition. The McAllisters and daughter Barbara have returned home from Pittsburgh amid illness in the family. Social events include bridge clubs and Philathea Society hostesses. Dorothy Pendergrass returned to Jenkins Kentucky after two weeks visit with her parents.

C. E. Smith McMillan Hospital Charleston Howard Byers Ruby Byers J. W. Byers Wanda Ted Baker Chicago M.S. McAllister Barbara Pittsburgh Mr. McAllister O. B. Stout Bridge Club Fisher Avenue Estella Roush Marion McGuire William Huggins Philathea Society Margaret Sullivan White Rose Lodge Brotherhood of Railroad J. W. Kincaid North Fourth Avenue Dorothy Pendergrass Frank Pendergrass Clyde Battin Jenkins, Ky

Probate court actions in Pomeroy October 12

In Pomeroy Probate Court on October 12, the will of Ella Baer was admitted to probate after witnesses Mary Steffy and A. D. Russell testified. No further bond is required from executrix Bessie Knopp as her bond expired October 11. An inventory for Ambrose A. Raub was filed by administratrix Isabelle Raub, and a will of Lizzie Searingen Bailey was offered for probate.

Ambrose A. Raub Isabelle Raub Lizzie Searingen Bailey

D A R Meets Friday in Pomeroy

Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter D A R will hold its first meeting of the year Friday at the home of Mrs W G Downie on Second Street with assisting hostesses Mrs Alberta Reed and Dr Jane Nye Gillford. The program includes Regent's Greeting, a year in review, a book review by Effie Winn on The Adams Family, and remarks by Helen Lasher. In Middleport Mrs Mary ae and Miss Ella Dyke are ill and Mrs George Sauer is reported improving after serious illness.

Pomeroy Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution W. G. Downie Second Street Alberta Reed Jane Nye Gillford Helen Elberfeld Elberfeld Helen Lasher Effie Winn Adams Middleport Mary Ae Ella Dyke Gravel Hill George Sauer

Womans Missionary Society to Meet at Presbyterian Church

Middleport notes two local items. The Womans Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will gather Friday evening in the church lecture room with Miss Vivian Middleton presiding. Alaska and India will be the study topics.

Middleport Womans Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Vivian Middleton Alaska India Mra J. N. Humphrey Mias Sara Dobbs

Mrs Dora Harley Visits Then Heads to Tucson

Mrs Dora Harley and her granddaughter Betty Hulse left Southwest Middleport on Wednesday after visiting Mrs E C Willock and family on Beech Street. They plan to return to Tucson, Arizona via Columbus after a period with relatives in Columbus.

Middleport Dora Harley Betty Hulse E. C. Willock Beech Street Columbus Tucson Arizona

Temperance Rally Planned at Meigs County Courthouse

POMEROY Oct. 12 The county temperance rally set by the ministerial association will be held at the Courthouse Monday Oct 16 at 7 30 p m Speakers include Superintendent McNaught of the Anti Saloon League and temperance worker Mr Fickel of Westerville Special music will be arranged and the public is welcome to attend.

Pomeroy Ministerial Association Ers McNaught Anti-Saloon League Mr. Fickel Westerville

Trimble Grangers Confer Third Degree at Canaanville

Trimble Grange No. 1830 members traveled to Canaanville Tuesday night to confer the third degree. Master Gil bert S. Keirns led the Trimble Grange as twenty four Grangers attended the event.

Trimble Grangers Canaanville Chauncey Trimble Gilbert S. Keirns Trimble Grange

Dexter Ladies Aid met at Glaze home October 4

Grass Run side Hill notes the Dex ter Christian Church Ladies' Aid Society held its regular bi monthly meeting at Mr and Mrs W L Glaze home. Social visits included Dana Epple and two children of Bunker Hill with Mrs Epple's parents. Rally Day at the church and local visits are recorded.

Ladies’ Aid Society Dexter Christian Church W. L. Glaze

Chauncey Personal Notes From Octobaer Visit Roundup

Mrs. Alexander M. Truitt returns to Cleveland after visiting Millfield with her parents the Wades. Mrs. J R Dicken returns to Logan after visiting Lower Plains with her son W E Dicken and family. Floyd Linscott and sons from The Plains visit Gallipolis with brother in law George Gabriel Jr. in Lower Plains. Harry Barber and Lizzie Barber of Nelsonville dine with the Gabriels in Lower Plains. George Willie at Peach Ridge improves after illness. Mozelle La Hugh visits relatives Dow and wife in Albany. Carlos Wolfe Glendon Palmer and George Smith, Chauncey men who served in the CCC in California, return home. Lois Denny returns to Columbus after week with Natalie Pyles.

Chauncey Alexander M. Truitt Cleveland Millfield James R. Wade J. R. Dicken Logan Lower Plains W. E. Dicken Floyd Linscott Charles Jack the Plains Gallipolis Mr. Linscott Albert Betz Pearl Linscott Harry Barber Lizzie Barber Nelsonville George Gabriel, Jr Mozelle la Hugh Lois Denny Columbus Natalie Pyles

Sunday School Members Enjoy Wiener Roast Outing

Chauncey October 12. Members of the Zion Baptist Sunday School Lower Plains class taught by Elmer Stage enjoyed a wiener roast at Harmony this week. The party of 20 was transported by a large truck and chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Stage.

Harmony Chauncey Elmer Stage Zion Baptist Sunday School Lower Plains

Typhoid Case Reported In Frost Home In Millfield

In Chauncey on October 12 a typhoid fever case is reported at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Frost in Millfield Their 17 year old daughter is ill with the disease.

Chauncey Guy Frost Millfield

Six Mines in District Report Active Work

Chauncey October 12 only six mines report work today. They are Hocking, Poston No 6, No 118, No 219, No 24 and No 63.

Chauncey Hocking Poston

Athens Women Visit Reed Family on Vale Street

Mrs. H. G. Stalder and daughter Mary, with Mrs. Ollie B. Skidmore, all of Athens, were Tuesday guests at Kenneth J. Reed and wife on Vale Street. Mrs. Skidmore is Mrs. Reed’s mother. E K Lippincott traveled to Pt. Pleasant West Virginia to visit Aunt Mrs. L C Summerville. She was joined by Miss Fanny Fugate for a day with relatives in Pt. Pleasant.

H. G. Stalder Mary Stalder Ollie B. Skidmore Athens Kenneth J. Reed Vale Street Skidmore Reed E. K. Lippincott Pt. Pleasant W. Va L. C. Summerville Fanny Fugate

Sheridan and Smith Secure Marriage License

William Sheridan, 22, a farmer from Mason City, and Margaret Smith, 17, of Pomeroy, received a license in the probate court on Wednesday. Squire William Fisher was chosen to perform the ceremony.

Pomeroy William Sheridan Mason City Walter Sheridan Margaret Smith Isaak Smith William Fisher

Three Ohio suits against Industrial Commission dismissed

In Pomeroy on October 12 three civil suits in common pleas court brought by Riley Mulford Elmer Hyseli and Howard Stitt against the Industrial Commission of Ohio were dismissed with costs charged to the plaintiffs.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Industrial Commission of Ohio Riley Mulford Elmer Hyseli Howard Stitt

Faithful Circle and Martha Class Host Halloween Social

The Faithful Circle Class of the Church of Christ in Millfield hosted the Martha Class Tuesday night at Mrs. William Sisson's home. Mrs. F. E. Boudinot led devotions and the study period. Twenty attendees enjoyed costumes, games, and refreshments with guests Mrs. Carson Sanders Jr. and hosts Mrs. Edward Evan and Mrs. Herman Theisen Jr. assisting.

Faithful Circle Chauncey Church of Christ Millfield Martha William Sisson F. E. Boudinot Carson Sanders, Jr Sisson Edward Evan Herman Theisen, Jr

Hooper Ridge Community Notes Sunday Attendance and Farm Work

The Bible School drew 28 attendees Sunday. Corn cutting and silo filling near completion as local farmers sow wheat. Mrs. Cynthia Kasler stayed with her son D E Kasler’s family. Lonnie Woolley of Indianapolis visited his uncle and aunt B L Kierns. A M Linscott and son Israel were weekend guests Saturday afternoon.

Bible School Cynthia Kasler D. E. Kasler Lonnie Woolley Indianapolis Ind L. Kierns A. M. Linscott and Israel

Family ties at the World’s Fair in Chicago

The text notes Mr and Mrs Albert Betts and Mr and Mrs S C Say Place along with Mr and Mrs Scott of Amesville visiting the World’s Fair in Chicago. The fragment places several Amesville residents at the event.

Albert Betts S. c. Say Place Wi.scott Amesville Chicago

Eagles Host Dinner for Div 150 Members

The Fraternal Order of Eagles District 150 held a Wednesday night gathering at North Court Street. Mayor Robey spoke on aims of the Eagles after an elaborate meal, followed by music and dancing provided by a stringed trio.

Ing. North Court Ang Street Robey Eagles

Armistice Day Postpones Dedicaid Legion Home Event

Glouster officials announced the American Legion event in the city has been postponed to Armistice Day. A definite date is expected to be set next week as plans proceed and tie services are scheduled.

Legion Glouster American Legion Tiew

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