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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1938
Page
3
In Middleport, high school skaters performed on the rink drawing crowds of students and parents. The event featured skaters from various grades, with younger participants generating notable enthusiasm as they practiced on the ice and highways nearby.
Three men named Tom Christo Lehan Charmack and Walter Charmack were released from Meigs County Jail after paying 19 dollars taken from an elderly farmer near Reedsville. Police traced them by license, while two accompanying women were in West Virginia. Victims described the robber as small and dark, a description fitting any of the men. County officers require all gypsies to stay out of Meigs County and will escort any outsiders seeking entry.
Dorcas Needle Club of the Tuppers Plains Christian Church will meet at Mrs. Mabel Kim's home on Wednesday, April 6. Quilting will feature the program.
Middleport Junior Chamber of Commerce members held a dinner at the Masonic Temple after two guest speakers failed to attend. A roundtable discussion on the floodrail project was led by Charles Resin. The group announced a $25 benefit to aid the School. Next meeting set for April 14 at City Hall.
Mr James H Gandee of Pleasantville near Lancaster reports long lasting relief from gas sourness cramps and belching after using Vendol He describes constant fatigue headaches dizziness and indigestion before finding benefit and urges friends to try it for similar symptoms based on his experience
Funeral rites for Mrs. Annie Riley Dunbar 83 will be at the Carpenter post church Saturday at two o clock. She died at the Masonic Home in Perrinsfield after five years there. Interment at Temple Cemetery. Widow of Joseph Dunbar she spent most of her life in Carpenter district. She leaves two stepchildren and seven siblings.
POMEROY A H Joachim Meigs County Game Protector and William Heilman are pictured in the April issue of the Ohio Conservation Bulletin with the hides of 13 gray foxes taken from Nov 15 to Feb 1. Heilman has trapped 101 foxes in eight seasons. Joachim notes local praise for the photo amid Northern Ohio claims of too few foxes. He says gray foxes harm small game and are expanding across the state.
Vendol tablets advertised as a quick relief for constipation and mild diuretic effect. The ad claims improved digestion, less dizziness and headaches, steadier nerves, better sleep, and stronger appetite. Sold by Athens Pharmacy on N Court Street and Hickman’s Drug in Nelsonville.
Mrs. C. E. Welch hosted a Thursday Bridge Club gathering with guests including Mrs. E. R. Tompkins and Mrs. Robert Harris. Honors were won by Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Hawkins. A birthday party honored Mary Lou Manley and her brother. A bake sale is planned by the Epworth League for a tennis court fund. Numerous visits and travels are noted, including Harris in Washington, PTA district conference in Portsmouth, and various neighbors visiting Columbus, Huntington, and West Virginia.
Maxie Bailey daughter of farmer Thomas Bailey will graduate Chester High School at 16. She has excelled scholastically and helped at home since 13, replacing a mother for three younger siblings after her mother’s death. A redhead who loves basketball and outdoor sports, she is popular in Bashan.
Meigs County sheriff and deputy questioned Pomeroy-Lewis and Richard Van Meter, picked up by Pt. Pleasant police for investigation into chicken thefts. The pair were questioned today in Meigs County. Cecil Butrick, held in county jail, was moved to the infirmary. Thurston Stone, arrested for intoxication, paid a $10 fine and costs in mayor's court.
Middleport reports several local families changing residences on the last day of the month. Mr and Mrs F F Thornton moved from Kananga to the rear store apartment on S Third Ave. Paul Moore and family relocated from the Chambers residence on S Third Ave to the Bailey apartment on Mill St. The Moores moved to the White cottage on Hamilton St.
Rev A L Clary pastor of the Reedsville Circuit announces services at Bethel Church Sunday night at 7 30 oclock and preaching at Joppa M E Church Sunday morning 9 30 oclock with Long Bottom service at 11 oclock and Reedsville again at 7 30. Note: 1937 saw a 34 percent rise in American cars shipped abroad for Americans touring Europe.
Meigs County reports fewer cars on the road as owners have not secured new license plates. Deputy registrar Gladys Grueser notes license sales are well below last year, likely due to scarce money. Police will arrest drivers using old plates.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Pendergrass return to Chauncey from Nelsonville and reside on Ellis Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yeager relocate from the Tippett grocery apartment to a property on Main Street.
Flossie and Smith of Athens Ohio appointed Administratrix of the estate of James F Smith deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months or be barred. Dated March 16 1938 Louis Tyroler Probate Judge of said County.
Pomeroy civic leaders plan a Tuesday meeting at City Hall to consider surfacing the Pomeroy parking lots and related street improvements as a WPA project. E F Robinson announces, with E W Hysell preparing plans and supervising earlier work on the lower parking lot wall.
Middleport organizes a tentative free adult education program with classes at the library next week. Subjects include dramatics gardening home beautification interior decoration sewing typing shorthand and book keeping with schedule updates to follow. Aeronautic radio noted as a factor in expanding commercial flight opportunities.
Mary Warnica of Barrie showed her Cotswold lamb at the Toronto Winter Fair but the competition was too keen and the lamb did not reach first base.
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