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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1932

Page

2

Meigs County Parties Boost Activity Ahead of Election

Republicans and Democrats in Meigs County plan intensified campaigning before the November vote. A Republican Women’s Club visit and a rally at Rocksprings Fairground are slated, with Mrs. C. B. Ross and Mrs. Gilbert Bettman named. A Democratic women’s organizer will speak at the Courthouse, and W. E. Brooker is set to address the Meigs County Colored Republicans. Senator M. M. Neeley will speak in Ravenswood, West Virginia.

Pomeroy Meigs County Republican Women’s Club Gilbert Bettman David Ingalls Rocksprings Fairground C. B. Ross Columbus Republican Executive Committee W. E. Brooker M. M. Neeley U. S West Virginia Ravenswood W. Va

Freed From Jail Earl Richards Bond After Robbery Charge

Earl Richards, held on a robbery charge, was released from the county jail after furnishing satisfactory bond in Justice of Peace H. H. Mees. He is one of four men bound over to the grand jury in the Reedville robbery case. J. B. Richards was released earlier, while Herbert McGinnis and Albert Richards remain confined. Euell Richards, 17, was released after examination. The report also notes various local social and civic items including visits, church events, and travel plans of residents.

Pomeroy Hari Richards Thursaday Court of Justice of Peace H. H. Mees Reedsville J. B. Richards Herbert McGinnis Albert Richards Euell Richards Howard Collins Meigs County Middleport

Rama claim advertised as internal remedy for rheumatism

An ad promotes Rama as an internal medicine that cleanses poisons causing rheumatism and relieves crippling pains. It claims quick relief and urges purchases at Quick's Cut Rate Store with a one dollar bottle and a money back promise if not freeing sufferers.

Rama Quick Adv

Middleport Fishing Club Honors Birthday on Houseboat

Members of the Middleport Fishing Club celebrated the birthday of C. M. Hennesy aboard the club houseboat moored near Cheshire. A 6 o'clock dinner was served Thursday night.

Middleport Middleport Fishing Club C. M. Hennesy Cheshire

Funeral services for Mrs Kate Baer held in Nease Settlement

Funeral services for Mrs Kate Baer who died Wednesday at Tipton Iowa were held this afternoon from the home of her daughter Mrs Ward Gilmore of Nease Settlement. Burial was in Pine Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Kate Baer Tipton Iowa Ward Gilmore Nease Settlement Pine Grove Cemetery

Marriage License Issued In Pomeroy Court

Clyde Oild acre 28 and Lillian Morrow 21 of Pomeroy received a marriage license Thursday afternoon in probate court. both are listed as children of Mr. and Mrs. George Oldacre and Mr. and Mrs. George Morrow respectively.

Pomeroy Clyde Oildacre R. D George Oldacre Lillian Morrow George Morrow

Earl Stobart On Air With Ohio Night Hawks

Radio fans report Earl Stobart son of Mr and Mrs Dana Stobart Kerrs Run is an on air entertainer from Huntington stations. At 4 PM Wednesdays he plays with McDade's Ohio Night Hawks and at 8:15 AM Fridays he is heard as a soloist.

Earl Stobart Pomeroy Dana Stobart Kerrs Run Huntington McDade Ohio Night Hawks

Heath M E Church elects new Winmore class officers

At the Winmore Class meeting of the Heath M E Church in Middleport on Wednesday evening a 6 oclock potluck dinner preceded the business session during which new officers for the year were elected. President Mrs J W Wolfe Vice president Mrs Edward Anderson Secretary Mrs John Dixon Treasurer Mrs J H Moulden.

Middleport Winmore Heath M. E. Church J. W. Wolfe Edward Anderson John Dixon J. H. Moulden

Middleport Mention at Crooksville Family Funeral

Mr and Mrs John Salisbury of Crooksville visited Thursday and stayed through the funeral of James Salisbury, the former's father. Their daughter Mrs Anna Johnson was noted among mourners.

Middleport John Salisbury Crooksville James Salisbury Anna Johnson

Cleveland Visitors Stay With Local Relatives

Mr and Mrs E W Cooper of Cleveland arrive to spend several days with their niece Mrs Owen Watson and family on Racine Road. Richard Williamson of Laurel Cuff is seriously ill. W F Rees of Charleston visits his mother Mrs Katherine Rees on East Main Street. Mrs Rees improving. Mrs F E Rayburn visits her mother Mrs Norma Miller with grandson Charles Frederick Rayburn. Rev J W Phipps of Uma Kentucky visits Pomeroy Antiquity. Virgil Carman improving at his mother May Carman’s home. Daughters of Union Veterans hold a Cambridge convention with local members attending.

John Seakus A. O. Tracy Caddie Wickham Bertha Radford Elizabeth Campbell Mabel Wolfe Clara Zier Frank Murray Pittsburgh Otis Murray Federated Circle Presbyterian Church RK. W. Vaughn Elizabeth Jennings Theophil Mehl Carl Shields Theron Russell Charlies Withrow Minersville Harry Spencer Racine Kyp Weeks Lancaster Blackwood Harrisonville Columbus Eleanor Ohio State University E. W. Cooper Cleveland Owen Watson Racine Road Richard Williamson Laurel Cuff W. F. Rees Charleston Katherine Rees East Main Street Rees F. E. Rayburn Second Street Norma Miller New Haven

Lovely Anne Adams Pattern 2363 for lingerie and frocks

The Athens Messenger advertises pattern 2363 for lingerie and frocks in satin or crepe. It details sizes 32 to 44, fabric and lace yardage, step by step instructions, and a price of 15 cents for pattern and catalog plus a 25 cent catalog set. Mail orders go to The Pattern Department, New York City.

Anne Adams Pattern Department W. 17Th Street New York City

Rally Day Plans At Church Of Christ In Middleport

Middleport reports near record attendance at the Church of Christ mid week prayer meeting with Loyal Berean Class taking charge. The Sunday School class will conduct the service as all groups unite for Rally Day on Oct 30. Rev. F T Gardner announces two weeks of evangelistic services beginning Nov 6.

Church of Christ Middleport F. TI. Gardner

Luncheon by a Tray A Solution for Solo Meals

The Day presents a tray based dining plan to help a lone child eat at home. It suggests placing a light oblong tray in any room, heating foods in a covered casserole, and using individual molds. Tomorrow’s menu includes breakfast, luncheon of liver and bacon sandwiches, and dinner of stuffed pork tender loin with sides.

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Margaret Hack in Columbus

Funeral services were held in Columbus for Mrs. Margaret Hack, 82, whose death occurred there last week. She was the mother of Fred and Lawrence Hack of Logan. The obituary notes culinary tips for underweight children and presents a sample meal plan with soups, toasts, and desserts for ages seven to nine.

Praised Lima hospital chief Dr Wilhelm Vorbau dies

An editorial from The Lima News honors Dr Wilhelm H Vorbau superintendent of the Lima State Hospital for the Criminal Insane who died suddenly at 44. He rose from staff in 1915 to superintendent, earned national respect as a psychiatrist, and led the hospital despite political shifts. Funeral services were held on Tuesday.

Lima News Wilhelm H. Vorbau Lima State Hospital the Messenger Vorbau Ohio Lima Starling Ohio Medical School Columbus Orient C. H. Clark Lima’ State Hospital Lima Hospital Vic Donahey

Rally at Trimble Is Set for Oct 23

Chauncey October 14 The Trimble Church of Christ work plan conference set a rally day for Oct 23 with a Bible School goal of 150. Teachers chose Win Them One By One as the campaign theme song to be learned by the entire school. The primary department led by Miss Haze Raber Zoe Herrold and Connie Brown will present a new opening service for 50 plus pupils. The 7 pm service targets youth with Jacksonville Trimble High School glee club and Miss Una Miller to provide special music.

Chauncey Work Trimble Church of Christ Bible School Haze Raber Zoe Herrold Connie Brown Jacksonville Trimble High Schino Una Miller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meigs Democrats Earl Richards S. J. Hamer Aon Sam, Jr Isabel Crawford Marion Hamer BE. R. Tompkins South Third Avenue Crawford Tompkins Phyllis Dillard John Orr J. M. Buchanan New Wilmington Lewis Triplett Vine Street Margaret Park South Sixth Avenue Dwight Kim East The C. D. Shafer CO Honor C. M. Hennesy Bennett East State Street Pomeroy Personals Athens Messenger Daily Pattern Department Slso Dr. Vorbau State Trimble Mrs. Drear and Mrs. Cheer Mars Drear Procter & Gamble XYDOS A.P Navy Michigan Enecore Ralston Wheat Bokar Ann Page Pure Fruit Preserves Lux P & G Naphtha Ibs Omar Atlantic Pacific Union Nyypee Mreo Ol Baei
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