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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1934
Page
5
POMEROY Sept 27 A two mill tax levy proposed by Meigs County commissioners will go to a November vote. It aims to pay county road bonds maturing in four years while keeping overall tax rates stable by replacing a three mill levy and offsetting a one mill reduction from a lapsed five year levy.
Middleport Rotarians traveled to Gallipolis Tuesday for an Inter-Cities Rotary meeting. The Gallipolis club hosted a banquet with 19 Middleport members in attendance. The district monitors attended the event as well. Grand jury to convene in Pomeroy on Monday Oct. 1 was announced for Meigs County.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Doan's Pills as a reliable kidney remedy. It claims the product cleanses about 15 miles of kidney tubes and eases nagging back pain, fatigue, and swelling. The copy warns against harsh drug cures and urges readers to buy from druggists. The ad cites Foster-Milburn Co. as sponsor.
Middleport prepares for a Friday night game with New Lexington after two warm up matches. The Jackets endured a tough scrimmage with alumni and look to key players like Smith returning from an instep injury. Improvements at the field include an electrified scoreboard and a 150 foot canvas side screen, with a concession stand kept open by local juniors.
Lawrence Long, indicted for operating a motor vehicle without owner's consent, withdrew not guilty and pleaded guilty in common pleas court. Judge C E Peoples suspended sentence. Long received three years probation and ordered to pay $94.48 to Herbert Chambers and $21 to Guy Carson for damages. He must abstain from intoxicating liquor and further law violations.
Chester hosts Logan Maytags in a Sunday rematch after a 4-3 Logan win. Chester aims to even the score as part of a county schedule that includes a three game Murray City series starting next week and other Sunday's games at Dexter and Syracuse diamond clashes with Glouster and Parkersburg All-Stars.
Members of the Loyal Woman's Class of the Church of Christ Bible School will gather Friday night at the church parsonage with Mrs. F I Gardner. Mrs Will Reynolds and her group will be hostesses. They will discuss activities planned for the coming months.
Middleport residents recount trips after visits with Mrs H H McCormick and family on North Third Avenue. Colleagues from Columbus, Indianapolis, and Cleveland returned home after events including a Pythian Sister convention. House moves include the M D Brickle family relocating to Dale Mourning cottage on Railroad Street.
Ohlinger remains confined to his South Fourth Avenue home due to illness for several days. Mrs. T. H. Davis in Grant Hospital Columbus is reported to be improving.
Miss Lucille Dutton entertained the Middleport bridge club Tuesday night at sister Mrs C B Stout’s Fisher Avenue home. Two tables played with Mrs C R Battin winning high score and Mrs Irving Kare taking second prize. Guest of the club was Mrs Dale Dutton of Chicago. Light refreshments followed.
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