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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1931
Page
2
Women Win Wide Share of Meigs County Election Posts
Meigs County election workers show women filling 67 of 252 positions across Middleport Pomeroy and surrounding areas. Women hold a majority in Middleport second ward and capture four of six offices there, with many precincts in Pomeroy and Rutland also electing female judges and clerks. The trend marks a historic example as a largely female slate helps guide the upcoming county boards and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aRs Bont Axe Eee Someroy
Meigs County
Alfred District
Republic
Chester Puth
Mabel W. Cleland
Red Pavilion
Blanche E Nelson
Dexter
Jan
Norma L Smith
Fern L Bradbury
Eleanor Zeiher
Republicans
Sara F. Chiltern
Laura M Fowler
Laeven Guinther
Middleport
Alx
Pearl McHaight
Egsle B Rugsell
Repubiican
Edun V. Jubling i
Hoten Waddell
Genevieve Grogen
Alex R. Frazier
Imma Springer
Olivadale
Mame Parker
Belle Gibeon
Pageville
Portland
Mildred A. Durat
Lettie Sayre
Pomeroy Village
Louise Schreiber
Cora Gilea
Rutland West
Carrie Hall
Neva Browers
Sideon Musser
Syracuse
Genivieve wJigormas
Syracuse Village
Eorkship
Adaline McBride
Belle Carleton
Pomeroy
Dry Officers Visit District Target Prohibition Violations
POMEROY September 19 state prohibition officers visited Pomeroy and Middleport arresting several suspects. Delno Pratt Middleport found with beer bottles and mash containers. pleaded guilty, fined 200 dollars plus costs. Burns Barker Middleport pleaded guilty to 264 beer bottles. fined 100 dollars and costs. Dayton and Roy Birickland charged with four bottles of beer. pleaded not guilty and released on bond. Families of Junkerman and son Richard returned from Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levers
Pomeroy
Pomeroy m
Middleport
Delno Pratt
Pratt
Costa
Burnsarker
Dayton
Roy Birickland
Quilty
Store Fire Destroys Hysell Store Near Pomeroy
A morning blaze in the rear of the Pearly Hysell Store near Pomeroy on Thomas Fork destroyed the store and contents, plus the residence and most household goods. Sheriff Tracy, aided by a village chemical engine, saved the mother’s home. Hysell, previously injured in a mine, is in critical condition. Police suspect theft followed by arson. losses reach several thousand dollars with partial insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponproy
Thomas Fork
Pomeroy
Dollie Tracy
Hysell
Columbus
Mra Hysell
Schneider
Plate in Skull After Gallipolis Fight
Ferguson, a horse trainer, is in Gallipolis hospital with a silver plate inserted in his skull after being struck in a fight with A. L Smith of West Virginia. Smith faces assault with intent to kill and is jailed in Pomeroy. Also notes a Middleport dinner gathering and three accident victims recovering in Gallipolis hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson
Gallpette
Pomeroy
Buddy Mack
Gallipolis
T J Ferguson
A. L Smith
West Virginia
Malls County Fairgrounds
Smith
Twelfth Damage Suit Filed Over Gas Explosion Damages
POMEROY Sept 19 The twelfth damage suit against Onia Fuel Gas Co. arising from the October 6 1930 Middleport gas explosion was filed Friday. Mrs Jennta McElhinney seeks 1 000 for damage to her two story frame building adjoining the wrecked square, claiming foundation movement and destruction of windows doors and glass. Total damages in the twelve suits reach a quarter of a million dollars according to records here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Onia Fuel Gas Company
Middleport
Jennta McElhinney
Attorney Withdraws From Ohio Practice in West Virginia Move
In a letter to Judge W W White, Attorney Charles Higgins of Gallipolis announces withdrawal from Ohio practice and transfers his Gallipolis business to Hollis Johnson. He plans no return to Ohio and asks his navelty be shipped to West Virginia for his new location. Higgins notes his shift follows recent Pity Me eviction matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Meigs County Notes and Local Incidents
Meigs County items list scattered notes including Hoover visiting Columbus as a petit juror, Harvey French and Bert Pickett in Columbus with Governor White, and Wm Burton of Mindieport admitted to Athens State Hospital. Reunions and church events planned, deaths and medical events reported, and local residents involved in various legal and family matters. A balloon fire at the fairgrounds and a mining accident near Syracuse are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Federal Court
Harvey French
Meigs County Childrens Home
Bert Pickett
White
Nelson
C W Weexer
Ettart
Healdsburg
Calif
Weer
Wallace Browning
Logan W Va
Meigs County
Sherif Dana Tracy
Edward Frans
Pomeroy
Wit
Ness
Loretta
Mt Carmel Hospital
Ostetle Hunter
Racine
Pittspurgh
Shaws
Petrel
W A Compton
Huntington
Bir
Meigs
Laporte Inalana
Safety Drive Again Planned
Ohio school children return to classes prompting the Ohio State Automobile Association to provide monthly safety lessons and posters starting October 1 at a cost over five thousand dollars. The program, backed by AAA clubs, aims to reduce traffic accidents and promote School Boy Patrols across the state. Catherine Mayhew, 68, former local teacher, dies in Parlersburg and will be buried in Moore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State Automobile Association
The
Automobile Association
Oho
Mason
W Va
Catherine Mayhew
Parlersburg
Moore
Burrell
John A. Mayhew
Logan Guests and Local Socials Reported This Week
The report lists visiting guests and social events across Hocking County. Names include Mrs Amos L Hexden Mrs Frank W Harden Sirg ony Toerner Mrs Phree Mrs Clinton Webbs crew caster and guests at Wayne and Columbus events. Local families from New Lexington and Logan attended suppers and visited Edgewater Beach. Clyde Dupler recovers from an ion and expects to return next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Amos L Hexden
Hocking County
Frank W Harden
Clyde Dupler County
Fker
Blue Lodge meeting and Merry Makers bridge event
The report notes a dress review event on Sept 19 for the Blue Lodge with a regular meeting to follow at the hall. Invitations extended to members of the fraternity. Mrs Ward Chase led the Merry Makers Club at North Orchard Street with three bridge tables and high scores by Mrs Heine and Florence Bort. refreshments served at close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Maso
C Wood Bowen
Ward Chase
Merry Makers Club
North Orchard Stree
Heine
Florence Bort
Public Meeting Fined In Coonville Case At Magistrate Court
On September 19 Craig¢ led a public meeting against Clarence Gabriel in Coonville Magistrate Court. Stephenso day fines of six dollars were imposed after entering pleas. Constable George H Spang arrested involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coonville
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