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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1934

Page

5

Donahey Promotes New Deal in Pomeroy Address

Democratic candidate Vic Donahey spoke from the court steps in Pomeroy urging support for New Deal measures, pledging to vote no on any state-damaging bill while praising Roosevelt. He endorsed Martin L. Davey for governor and introduced Hugh Addison, who attacked Republican Clarence J. Brown. County candidates followed with brief remarks amid light rain.

Donahey Roosevelt Martin L. Davey Hugh Addison Franklin County Davey Addison Clarence J. Brown W. F. Marting Congress

Doctors Favor Liquid Laxatives for Constipation Relief

A historical health note explains why doctors prefer liquid laxatives like Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin over tablets. It cites ease of use for children and adults, claims quick relief overnight, and advises avoiding harsh cathartics for constipated youngsters.

Dr. Caldwell

Clever Party at the Hecox Home in Middleport

An outstanding Halloween party was hosted Thursday night by Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Hecox on South Third Avenue with daughter Janet as hostess and assistance from Dorothy Nelle Stewart and Eloise Byers. Guests enjoyed a ghost greeted basement entry, attic decorations, games, contests, and seasonable refreshments. Attending were Duane Hamilton, Martha Robson, Jane Stansbury, Mary Elizabeth Marcum, Easter Martin Ewing, Shirley Duerr, Alice Marie Ebersbach, Mary Jean Bailey, Betty Jane Becker, Virginia Mayes, Margaret Isabel Stewart, Dorothy Nelle Stewart, Eloise Byers, Janet Hecox, Jack Abcott, Eugene Harris, Charles Reed, Billy Suter, Charles Asa Bradbury, Charlies Brooks, Robert Snider, Dick Roush, Alan Bradford, Jack Covert, Lewis Sauer, Denver Rice, Marion French, and Jo French.

Middleport R. A. Hecox South Third Avenue Janet Dorothy Nelle Stewart Eloise Byers Duane Joan Hamilton Martha Robson Jane Stansbury Mary Elizabeth Marcum Easter Martin Ewing Shirley Duerr Alice Marie Ebersbach Mary Jean Bailey Betty

Rally Day Services Set at First Baptist Church

Rev F C Kreager announces Middleport Rally Day will be observed at all Sunday services at the First Baptist Church. The day-long observance will include special sermons and congregational participation.

Middleport First Baptist Church F. C. Kreager

Syracuse News Notes Headlines From Local Social Roundup

Mrs C Y Bridgeman hosted Dr and Mrs Harry Cope Mrs Clarence Metters and Tom Metters of Columbus. William Reynolds from Rochester Pa visits the Jenkins home. Harry Dye and family moved to Pt Pleasant to live with her mother Mrs Martin McBride. Mrs A M Elliott of Hockingport visited nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Harvey Holter. She is more than 3 years old. Mrs Lucile Matthews and children visit Parkersburg with the Leslie Hubbard family. Mrs John Gilmore recovering from illness. Frieda Fields grew a dahlia Ida De Vewar ner reaching ten feet eight inches with 50 blossoms before frost killed the plant.

C. Y. Bridgeman Harry Cope Clarence Metters Tom Metters Columbus William Reynolds Rochester George A. Jenkins Harry Dye Pleasant Martin McBride A. M. Elliott Hockingport Harvey Holter Lucile Matthews Parkersburg Leslie Hubbard John Gilmore Frieda Fields Ida de VeWarner

Halloween Party In Middleport Hosts 18 Attendees

Members of the Past Councilors met on Hobson Road with Mrs. Charles McNamee for a Halloween party. Eighteen attended, guests wore masks, prizes were awarded for costumes and comic prize. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Middleport Charles McNamee Hobson Road C. B. Gilfillen Lucille Durst Pomeroy James Arnold Charles Wise

Indo-Vin Praised by Ohio Man in Athens Ad

Mr James R Willis of Gratis Ohio testifies Indo-Vin, a plant extract medicine, greatly eased his digestion kidney pain and back soreness after other remedies failed He says his meals digest well now his appetite returned and he endorses the product sold at The Athens Pharmacy.

James R. Willis Gratis Ohio Athens Mr. Willis

Family Visit and Local Social Highlights in Gallia County

Mrs Viva Ragsdale of Waverly and sister Mrs Frank Enright of Columbus visited their sister Miss Virgie Major on South Sixth Avenue then drove to Gallipolis for a few days with Mrs Enright’s daughter Mrs Floyd Barcus. Miss Virgie Major traveled to Wilkesville after school to see brother Ernest Major and attend the Southeast Ohio Teachers meeting with her sister in law Mrs Major who also teaches. Modern Woodmen held a well attended dance at their hall. Mrs L R Crowell and son Philip of Wellston were here with Mrs William Bradford on Brownell Avenue.

Viva Ragsdale Waverly Kan Frank Enright Columbus Virgie Major South Sixth Avenue Gallipolis Enright Floyd Barcus T. F. Lewis D. H. Daniels Wilkesville Ernest Major

Teachers to attend Southeastern Ohio Education Association session

Middleport public schools closed Thursday through Monday to allow superintendent W. E. Melvin and teachers to attend a two day meeting in Athens. Several teachers will remain for the Ohio University versus Marshall College football game Saturday.

Middleport Middleport Public Schools W. E. Melvin Southeastern Ohio Education Association Athens Ohio University Marshall College

Democrats Open Headquarters in Whaley Building

Democratic headquarters opened Thursday in the Whaley Building on Court Street. The campaign will be run from this location with literature and data on district and state party candidates available. Meigs County Democrats push a more vigorous campaign than in usual Republican-leaning years. Republicans also increasing effort in presidential election cycles.

Pomeroy Whaley Building Court Street Meigs County

Plan Holiday Dance by Phi Delta Kappa in Middleport

Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity announced a Thanksgiving dance to be held at Shiflet's Hall with Paul Decker and his Detroiters as the orchestra, previously featured at Valley Dale in Columbus. The event marks another in a series of dances and boat excursions sponsored by the fraternity.

Middleport Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Paul Decker Detroiters Valley Dale Columbus

Service at Chesterhill Oct 28 Heads Local Notice

Chesterhill Ohio details a district superintendent Dr R O McClyge to preach and lead the first quarterly conference at the M E Church at 10 45 a m on October 28. The item also notes various local visits moves and family travel in the area with several residents mentioned.

Chesterhill

Harrisonville Students Represent At Racine Community Fair

Cecil Morris and Verlin Peck chosen by agricultural students to represent them at the Racine Community Fair held last Friday and Saturday. They, with instructor H HB ckering, helped dye fair entries. Also notes various local visits and school events including bi weekly assemblies at the high and grade schools and Meigs County Orchestra selections.

Cecil Morris Verlin Peck Racine H. Hbckering A. Db. Jewel Marietta John Jewel J. R. Warren Mark Chase Weber French New Holland Hervard Derry Derry Valer Pikeville Everett Caldwell Harley Musser James Lambert Everett Lambert Columbus D. W. Morris Bidwell Weber Wood America Anestine Cain Story Junior Gibson Cecil Blackwood Gladda Gray Lydia Beal Willis Howell Elisabeth Lambert Willis Wiseman Delmer McKnight Kathryn Wyatt Betty Daniel BE. V. Springer Betty Lou Daniel Roland Chase Meigs County Orchestra Scipio Township E. V. Springer and Paul and Lamar Mt. Union Dyesville Dyersville

Chauncey High hosts benefit chicken dinner

Miss Ruth McClead, Home Economics instructor at Chauncey Dover High School, and her students served a benefit chicken dinner at the high school Tuesday noon. The event aimed to raise funds for a local cause.

Chauncey Ruth McClead Chauncey-Dover High School

Chesterhill School Work Is Enlarged

Chesterhill welcomes Dorothy Schofield as second nursery teacher as five hour daily sessions replace three. Florence Harmer previously directed the school. Fifteen WCTU members attended the county convention at First MEB Church in McConnelsville. Viola Romans spoke on her Sweden trip and national convention attendance. Abbie Denny visited Athens over the weekend. A son was born October 1 to Jack and wife in an Osborn Smith apartment. Bernice Russell ill with sinus trouble. Lenore Gibbons attends Eastern Star in Cleveland with substitutes Myron Hendershot and James Huffman area residents discussing typhoid fever illness near town.

Dorothy Schofield Chesterhill Florence Harmer M. EB McConnelsville Viola Romans Columbus Stockholm Sweden Abbie Denny Ralph Palmer Athens Jack Jones Osborn Smith Bernice Russell Lenore Gibbons Cleveland Lewis Gibbons Hob Kinney

Rutland Guests Visit Near Jackson Family Homes

Rutland residents Mrs Carl Reeves and daughter Betty Jean stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Etha Brown near Jackson. Recent White home guests include Mr and Mrs Harry Slouacker of Columbus and Mr HO Hanning.

Carl Reeves Betty Jean Etha Brown Jackson Harry Slouacker Columbus HO Hanning

Local Social Notes From New Holland Area

Athens and George DeCamp Newark along with Anson Jackson suffer illness Betty Price recovers Dorothy Anderson remains Mrs Grace White hosts Sunday Charles Frer and family and Mr and Mrs E Claibourne all reside New Holland Mr and Mrs Claude Clark and Vernon Mills of Enns spent Sunday with local residents.

Anson Jackson Betty Price Dorothy Anderson Grace White Charles Frer Mra E Claibourne New Holland Claude Clark Aens M Vernon Mills

Crecmulsion Promises Quick Cough Relief Ad

An advertisement touts Crecmulsie as a seven in one remedy for coughs. It claims a harmless power and guarantees a refund if not relieved, urging readers to ask their druggist about Crecmulsion.

Enid

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