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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1933

Page

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Determined Legal Battle Waged Against Route 7 Condemnations

POMEROY Oct 25 Evidence showed landowners opposing Route 7 condemnation plan to fight the proceedings with a determined legal attack. A hear ing extended through Tuesday with Roy E Herman and Hail Herman involved. Jury selection ended about 2 pm with 12 jurors. The next suit will involve lands of Edward P Roush et al.

Pomeroy State Highway Department Route 7 Roy E. Herman Hail Herman F.C. Dennison Essie Russell Blanche Gorby Rutherford Sellers A. W. McKay George Wildermuth Russell Bailey H. L. Roush M. L. Furbee E. L. Newell Curt Anderson Lewis Saxton Herman Edward P. Roush

Simmach Upset Aims at Real Cause of Ailment

Thousands of stomach sufferers seek the real cause of indigestion by attacking a clogged liver and disordered bowels. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to arouse the liver and bowels gently, eliminate buildup, and relieve bad taste coated tongue and low energy without griping. Also advertised as a vegetable substitute for calomel, olive tablets come in 10c, 30c, and 6c sizes with bedtime dosing.

Church People Attend Christian Education Caravan

Rev and Mrs Kreager with First Baptist Church members will travel to Gallipolis for an all day conference on Christian education. The meeting aims to acquaint the church with latest materials for Christian work and to learn effective methods for handling church problems.

Middleport F. C. Kreager First Baptist Church Gallipolis Kreager

Meigs County Schools Not To Close Despite Loans

Meigs County schools have repaid about 34 000 of 63 000 borrowed under the first legislative loan act with roughly 26 000 recently paid. The second loan of 78 000 was also noted. Despite unstable finances there is no report that county schools will close.

Meigs County Pomeroy Middleport C. O. Chapman

Southeast District Baptist meeting at Gallipolis church

The Gallipolis church will host all the Baptist Churches in the Southeast District. The program opens at 10:30 Thursday morning with group conferences at 7:30 in the evening to complete the day.

Gallipolis

Schools Close for Meeting at Jackson

POMEROY Oct 25 All County and village schools in Pomeroy and Middleport will close Friday so teachers can attend the Southeastern Ohio Educational association meeting in Jackson. C J Rhodes Pomeroy superintendent is vice president. Miss Vesta McCoy Middleport music instructor leads the music session at the Cambrian Hotel. Meigs County’s W R Farnham is listed as a participant.

Pomeroy Middleport Southeastern Ohio Educational Association Jackson C. J. Rhodes Vesta McCoy Cambrian Hotel Meigs County W. R. Farnham

Local Crib Notes Highlight Chester Area Families

Arthur Morris and family Urbana Dorsel Morris and family Athens and Mrs Edith Morris Darwin shared a turkey dinner at Mr and Mrs Morris home for Mrs Morris birthday. Mrs I N Hutchinson remains seriously ill. Mrs James Weber convalescing in Parkersburg hospital. Mrs M E Ridenour summoned to Delaware for Mrs J G Medifresh illness. Helen Cooper Gallipolis visited Eiselstein family. Mrs Joe Bailey fractured right arm in horseback accident. Frank Gaul building a modern city house. Attendance 119 at M E Sunday services. Mrs V D Cleland 18 superintendent of the school.

Arthur Morris Urbana Dorsel Morris Athens Edith Morris Darwin Gallipolis Eiselstein Joe Bailey Frank Gaul M. E V. D. Cleland

Rutland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Church Activities

Rutland residents share weekend travels to Zanesville and Athens. The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Howard Tuckerman's with twelve members. Notables include Lee Myers, Mrs. Fred Winn at a Gallipolis D A R meeting, and visits from Clarence Price to Columbo. Homecoming attendees at Ohio University included several Rutland couples and children. Reverend L L Roush preached in Rutland. Everett Barnhill of Marion spent time with his uncle Lee Myers. Jane Cobb shows improvement after illness. Beulah Calvin, injured at school, returns home improving. Edison Lott and E P Worrell visited the Leamy household. A O Graves and Glenn Swank with Harrisonville ties spent Sunday with the Reeves family.

Roy Grimes Zanesville Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church Howard Tuckerman Lee Myers Athens Fred Winn Gallipolis Clarence Price Columbo Rutland Ohio University C. O. Chapman Carl Dennison Herman Hoppess Wilbur Theobald William Theobald L. L. Roush Cincinnati M. E Everett Barnhill Marion Jane Cobb

Rutland Homecoming Chooses Chauncey Opponent Saturday

The Rutland High School football team hosts Chauncey High Saturday afternoon in Rutland. The PTA will run a benefit supper at the K of P Hall after the game, then a Halloween party in the High School auditorium with prizes for best costumes. Proceeds support high school athletics.

Chauncey Meigs County Rutland Parent-Teacher Association K. of P. Hall High Schol

Silver Ridge Notes Highlight Local Visites and Funeral

Mildred Christy of Lancaster visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Christy and grandson Eugene Cole from Lancaster joins them. Frank Clark of Hemlock Grove visits his in laws Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith. Fred Philson of Racine spends day with M. S. Parker family. Leonard Wells funeral held Tuesday attracted many. Mrs. Raymond Harper and children attend birthday dinner for Edyard Cozart near Sumner with Mr and Mrs Cozart.

Silver Ridge Mildred Christy Lancaster G. W. Christy Eugene Cole Frank Clark Hemlock Grove Bert Smith Fred Philson Racine M. S. Parker Leonard Wells

Halloween Functions Planned at Pomeroy

Local groups outline Halloween events this week. Past Chiefs of Magnolia Temple and Pythian Sisters hosted a masquerade at the K of P Hall Tuesday with Mrs. Roy Seyfried and Mrs. L A Persons as hostesses. Thursday features a Pythian Sisters mask party and the Daughters of America masked party. Friday offers a Red Men Halloween dance at the K of P Hall, with the Odd Fellows holding a dance at their hall sponsored by the Booster Club.

John Smith Nye Avenue Red Men K. of P. Hall Odd Fellows Booster Club

Local Notables Visit, Move, and Operate in Middleport

Middleport residents and relatives are noted in a string of items. Ralph Parsons underwent throat growth removal in Charleston on Oct 18 and is recovering well. Velma Ely moved from Lincoln Street toSouth Fifth Avenue. O D Lyle of Philadelphia visited with his mother Mrs Mina Boice. Harrah and Leonard attended a three day Eastern Star session in Columbus representing Evangeline Chapter. W W Howell visited Athens for the day. Paul Parsons and his daughter planned to stay with J E Parsons on Hooker Street. Martha Enright and her brother visited Miss Virgie Major for a week or ten days.

J. E. Parsons Ralph Charleston BE. M. Harrah J. O. Leonard Columbus Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star Evangeline Chapter Harrah W. W. Howell Athens Paul Parsons Huntington Hooker Street Martha Enright Mark Virgie Major South Sixth Avenue

Speakers Set for Orange Township Farmers Institute in November

POMEROY Oct 3 Two state speakers Mrs Charles Lawrence of Wooster and Charles W Peters of Minerva will headline the Orange Township Farmers Institute to be held Friday and Saturday Nov 17 and 18 at the Tuppers Plains High School auditorium The program runs 9 30 Friday morning with sessions Friday morning afternoon and evening and Saturday morning and afternoon Officers are C F Keller president H B Guthrie vice president Mrs Helen Wood secretary and Mrs F R Alden correspondent.

Orange Township Institute C. F. Keller H. B. Guthrie Helen Wood F. R. Alden

Three More Meigs County Men to Join CCC

Meigs County will fill three CCC positions before Monday October 30. J H Grate says twenty six local youths will go to Marietta for physicals then to Camp Knox Kentucky. Three selected men failed to report and their spots will be filled.

Meigs County Federal Forest Pomeroy Civilian Conservation Corps Marietta J. H. Grate Camp Knox Grate

Surprise party honors Mrs Huggins on birthday

Mrs William Huggins of Lincoln Street was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party hosted by her daughter Mrs Marion McGuire and Mrs Boyd Dilgard in Middleport. Fifteen relatives and friends attended the family gathering Monday evening.

Middleport William Huggins Lincoln Street Marion McGuire Boyd Dilgard

Halloween Masquerade Draws Crowd in Middleport

Charity Council of Daughters of America hosted a masquerade Halloween party at Woodman Hall on Monday night. Prizes for best costumes went to Mrs. Ernest Mulford Mrs Mollie Harrington Mrs James Stevens and Miss Lucille Beards. The children's prize went to Mildred Jane Sauer.

Middleport

Brewer 17 Is Sent To Lancaster Reformatory

Harry Brewer, 17, of the Meigs County Children's Home, was sent to the Lancaster Reformatory after home authorities leveled charges of improper conduct. Brewer had lived at the home for many years after being placed there as a child.

Pomeroy Harry Brewer Meigs County

This Baby May Be Spoiled by Grands

In Middleport on October 2 the Tewksbury family announces the birth of Charles Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Tewksbury on October 14. Grandparents and great grandparents from both sides are listed, with several households named in Walnut, Fifth Street, North Third Avenue, Mill Street, Rocksprings, Gallipolis, Wilkesville and Alice nearby.

Middleport Charles Edward Tewksbury W. R Bill) Gratae Charles Edward Edward Tewksbury Walnut Street E. O. Tewksbury Fifth Street J. H. Grate North Third Avenue G. W. Tewksbury Mill Street J. W. Smith Rocksprings W. H. Belcher Gallipolis G. R. Grate Alice Wilkesv Ile

Langsville Girl Is Married at Akron

Miss Clarice Whitmer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Whitmer, wed Kermit Brown of Rutland on October 11 in Akron and will reside there. Several local residents and relatives visited, with updates on ill family members and a Langsville Ladies Aid meeting planned for Thursday.

Langsville Akron R. F. Whitmer Clarice Kermit Brown Rutland

Guardians Named and Licenses Issued in Probate Court

In Pomeroy Oct 25 Ranzo Moore was named guardian of Marion Moore 87 of Salisbury Township. A will of Wilmer A. Gorsuch was probated. R C Gilmore resigned as guardian of William E Wilson an incompetent. A marriage license was issued to Frederick Healy 25 of Pomeroy and Evenly Louise Talbott 21 daughter of John G Talbott Middleport.

Pomeroy Ranzo Moore Marion Moore Salisbury Township Wilmer A. Gorsuch R. C. Gilmore William E. Wilson Frederick Healy Evenly Louise Talbott John G. Talbott Middleport

Halloween Masquerade at Baptist Church Friday

The Young People's Society of the Baptist Church in Middleport will host a Halloween masquerade party at the church Friday evening. A seasonally themed program of entertainment is planned. Several other Halloween events are scheduled by various groups over the weekend.

Middleport Young People’s Society of the Baptist Church

Jacksonville Notes Highlight Local Visits and Birth Announcement

Jacksonville residents share weekend visits with Mrs. Dorothy Rasp as Mr. and Mrs. Richard Church and son Jimmie travel from Miamisburg. Mrs. Leonard Edinger announces birth of son George Filward born Oct 20, formerly Grace Gillette. A Halloween masquerade at J-T Gym hosts three schools for equipment and football gear.

Richard Church Nellie Rasp Jimmie Miamisburg Columbus J.-T. High School Jacksonville P. T. A Trimble P. T. A J.-T

Tomcats Face New Concord For Big Six Title Clash

Glouster High School Tomcats travel to New Concord on Thursday for a pivotal Big Six championship game. Both teams stand undefeated in league play, with other rivals having losses. A large local delegation will march to support the Tomcats.

Glouster New Concord Tomcats

Belford Foraker Honored On His Birthday Night

Belford Foraker was surprised at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Holderman Monday as friends gathered to celebrate his birthday anniversary. Refreshments and games followed a evening of music with guests including the Craig and Miller families and others.

Belford Foraker Glouster Henry Holderman Andrew Craig Ralph Miller Asa Vincent Harry Craig Ralph Charles Frank Elma Craig Emery Markins June Reuhama Alice Mae Betty Foster Billy Vivian Donna Mae Jackie Eugene

County Commissioners Meet With Kiwanians

Athens County three commissioners and eight visitors attended a Kiwanis Club meeting in GLOUSTER to discuss a new bridge across Sunday Creek on Route 5 just north of the city. The group praised the awarded contract while H F Kittle welcomed them.

Glouster Athens County Kiwanis Club Gordon Sunday Creek H. F. Kittle Kiwanis Organization George W. Rose William E. Davis New Straitaville County Frank Biddle L. H. Blackwood Fred F. &I.dle P. H. Clifford Corning Roy Gay Mr. Taylor McConnelsville New Strait

Protracted Spencer Ridge Meeting Adds Church Members

Protracted meeting at Spencer Ridge continues with reports of several church additions. William Frazier of Oakdale visited his sister Mrs. Mary Ivers during services. Visitors from McLeish, Wagner family, Elizabeth Fisher, and Mrs. Juanita White Dawson with three children joined Mrs. Ivers and her family at Mary Ivers’ home. Wash Murphy discussed business at Faye Ivers’ residence.

Spencer Ridge William Frazier Oakdale Mary Ivers John Millicoan Ot McLeish John Wagner Elizabeth Fisher Juanita White Dawson Kimberly William White Mid-Hocking Wash Murphy Faye Ivers

Halloween masquerade planned by Church Community Club

Bishopville notes announce the Church Community Club will host its annual Halloween masquerade at the townhouse on Tuesday night October 31. The Get-To-Gether Club schedules a pie social tonight with a flowers theme. Glouster reports sixth week school enrollment at 823, exceeding last year’s 817.

Bishopville Church Community Club Alta Lovell Columbus P. M. Smith Dwight Smith Taylor Ridge Riley Morris Glouster Grant Lee Campbell Alabama John Standiey Jessie McDonald Don Withem J. M. McDonald Caroline Lowery Beech Grove Marjorie Floyd Milhoan John Clark Charles Pedicord Elmer Shauer J. M. Watkins

Baptist Pastor to Speak at High School Chapel

The Rev. G. J. Johnson of the First Baptist Church will deliver the chapel address at Glouster High School. The service is moved to Thursday due to the school closing Friday for the teachers' association meeting.

Church service canceled midweek at Glouster

No mid-week service will be held at the Church of Christ tonight. Many members of the congregation will attend the First Baptist Church to hear the speaker there.

Glouster Church of Christ First Baptist Church

Highway hearing on Route 78 changes at Urbancrest

GLOUSTER Oct 25 State Highway Department official Mr Stine held a public hearing in the city building on Route 78 changes near Urbancrest. Few interested residents attended and no objections were filed.

Glouster Stine State Highway Department Route 78 Urbancrest

Actor's Son Kills Self in California Apartment

Robert B Mantell Jr., 21, son of a famed Shakesperean actor, shot and killed himself today in his California apartment where he lived with his mother. The tragedy centers on a private moment at the residence.

Bollywood Cal Robert B. Mantell, Jr Shakesmorean

Mansfield auto crash identifies man found

Three small keys found on the body of a man killed in an auto accident in Mansfield on October 6 led to identification as Samuel Shively. He had just been paroled two weeks earlier in Potter's Field.

Mansfield Samuel Shively Potter's Feid

Miss Ida B. Davis Wins Two First Prizes

In Jacksonville on October 25 Miss Ida B. Davis captured two first prizes at a Past Noble Grands Club meeting. The event, held at Mrs. William Hallam’s home, featured members dressed in 30 year old styles and organized by president Mrs. William Kalt.

Jacksonville Noble Grands Club William Hallam William Kalt Ida B. Davis Pagan Martha Koh Guesy William Gaskallaley Witliam Mae Turner Josephine Weitag Exenkamper Betty June Dunlevy Tery Mary Alie Ang Ralphay Frank Dunlevy Ed Harry Mn Lips Joseph We Frank Duness

Water rates comparisons show Athens spend trend

Before the present administration Athens relied on borrowed funds to cover operating expenses and water timing costs. Under the CNT administration this borrowing stopped. The text contrasts Athens water rates with those of other Ohio towns to highlight the change.

Adrminist Cnt

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