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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1930
Page
2
In Pomeroy Oct 24 a demurrer ruled two bank certificates payable to sell or Emma Bland gave her the full sum of 7388 dollars. James Williams sought to claim the funds for his father's estate but the court held the word or entitled Bland to the entire amount under Ohio law.
Mrs Elmer Wysong of Bucyrus and Mrs Fifft widow of Rev G E Tifft stopped here on a Huntington motor trip and were guests of Mrs A W McKay. Mrs Roscoe Fowler hosted her bridge club with three tables.
A noon collision in Lower Pomeroy involved Cecil Root and a Marietta car. Both vehicles were damaged but no serious injuries occurred. Deputies from the sheriff's office advised the parties to settle the matter themselves.
Meigs County commissioners completed the tax budget with two members present as William Smith missed the session due to illness and weather. The budget preserves 3000 for the Meigs County Fair and Parm Bureau, maintains deputy salaries, covers deficits for the Children's Home and County Infirmary, and keeps last year’s tax rate. Judge Miller opposed deputy salary cuts, praising court efficiency.
Modern hair dressers and home users turn to Danderine to soften shine and color, claiming it makes hair more lustrous and manageable. The advertisement touts dandruff dissolution and reduced hair loss with continued use, noting five million bottles sold annually.
Auditor H J Blackmore is tasked with further disposal by the Board of Equalization.
Middleport report states Dr. H J Ward dentist long troubled by high blood pressure suffered a right side paralysis stroke on Wednesday evening. Several physicians joined in consultation and Thursday morning he was listed as better though still under care with Mrs Thelma Guinther as nurse in charge.
Roy Lansbury, noted as an active member of Heath M. F. Church and a Knights of Pythias Lodge member, died suddenly. He owned two farms, Langsville and Wolfpen Creek, the latter with several productive wells. The family home was on Second Street in Middleport.
Martha Cooper daughter of Governor Myers Y. Cooper will join the governor’s Meigs Gallia and Lawrence County tour. She will dine with Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Craig in Athens Friday. Governor Cooper will speak at noon from the Rathburn porch and at 11 am from the Courthouse steps in Pomeroy.
Middleport residents reported a successful calendar meeting with Mrs. A. W. McKay as the year 12 months were represented. Guests showed interest in the work and a cafeteria dinner was planned for Halloween in the Smith bakery room on North Second Avenue.
In Pomeroy on October 24 politics heat up with the fall election a week away. Republicans push to extend Governor Cooper for two more years while Democrats rally local candidates. Meigs County factions debate concentrating on two or three offices to trade wins. So far no mudslinging or covert tactics are noted.
Valentine Ohlinger aged 60 died at his sister Mrs. Louis Schreiber home near the County Infirmary on Ball Run. He never married and lived with the Schreiber family.
Elbert Taylor and Ada Midkiff wed in Meigs County Probate Court with Justice R G Webster officiating. Clovis Searles released on bond after burglary and larceny charges. Reesevest Pomeroy pleads not guilty to assault and battery. bond set at 200 dollars. Workman Isaiah Smith injured by falling timber at old Pomeroy boatyard. Health commissioner warns smallpox exposure from bread carrier. vaccination urged. Howard Starkey of Columbus visiting sister Stella Starkey in Pomeroy.
Mrs S D Lyman of Columbus visits her aunt Mrs Mree H C Powernall on Mulberry Avenue in Pomeroy. Mrs Andrew Zieher, aged seventy two, remains in serious condition at the Zieher home in Pomeroy after being stricken Monday while at her son Raymond's residence.
The Rev. A. M. Taylor serves as pastor with Sunday School at 9 30 a m led by C O GIBson superintendent and Miss Esther Wilson primary teacher Morning worship begins at 10 30 a m The Rev George P Stewart with Keeme will close the fellowship address series.
Sunday School at 9 30 led by superintendent O O Bryson. Evening worship at 7 30 p m with Rev George P Stewart Keeme preaching.
Columbus reports mixed animal market trends with Ohio Bureau research director C West noting routine settle and some price improvements for grass cattle. Hog prices fall on lighter receipts while fat steers attract high points in Western shipments. cattle surplus persists with prices down 25 to 50 cents from a week prior. Lambs show tentative strength as receipts ease.
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