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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1935
Page
3
Meigs County reports 1933 end liabilities of 710704.79 against 906189 the previous year. Debt reductions span villages and schools with added obligations offset by retirements and replacements, reflecting relief for county citizens amid state and federal debt pressures.
Mrs Virgle Hartley traveled to Co spend a few days with relatives in nd Middleport then returned to Richwood to stay with Mr and Mrs Hill. Richard Chambers visited from Columbus and left Tuesday. Class of the Church Bible School met Tuesday with Mrs Law in charge. A social hour followed with Homer Rice present. Funeral plans for Charles Hillsboro include services Thursday at 9 AM from the Sacred Heart conducted by Father B F uri and burial in the Catholic cemetery. Marriage licenses issued in probate court include John Keyport and Mary W. Owardy of Long Bot-
Funeral rites for Mrs. Fred Russelle and the Andersons were discussed at a recent singing funeral. Community members including Mrs Beach and Mrs J M Carsey attended while family and friends prepared for services. Local leaders ensured arrangements and a small gathering followed at the church.
The ceiling of the Pomeroy City Council chamber was repainted bright blue after relief workers began cleaning it with an effective grime remover on Tuesday. Previously it appeared dark and nearly black, hidden in a limbo of forgotten things.
Local items include moves and visits in West Virginia and nearby towns. The Kincaid family relocated to Laurel Creek. several residents report illnesses or injuries. multiple social visits recorded among Nicholson, Saxton, Anderson, and Nicholson families. local travel notes reference CCC experiences and farm moves.
Middleport residents report changes and visits including Mr and Mrs Hobart Daniels from Columbus with his mother Mrs Ella Daniels. Mrs Milford Ohlinger travels to Columbus to join her husband who works there and will live in the city. Allen E White marks his eighty third birthday in Pittsburgh. Washington Street property vacated as Barnett family moves to Pt Pleasant. Virgil Edwards recalled to New York Central Lines work in Columbus. Dahlia Pauley and sister Mrs Louis Via rent a North Third Avenue Cole Street apartment.
Alfred age 5 John Vinton Bentz died Monday in Parkersburg hospital of diphtheria. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. burial at Silver Ridge Cemetery. Survived by parents two brothers Dorsei Malcolm Mildred and four grandparents Walter Tuttle C D Bentz. Father is the mail carrier between Alfred and Pomeroy.
Middleport Auxiliary to the Feeney Bennett Post of American Legion met Monday night planning an Easter party at the hall on Friday April 19. A potluck dinner will be served at 6 o clock followed by a program. Members and families are invited and the quilt made by members during the past year will be awarded.
Meigs County Chapter No 53 Disabled American Veterans will hold a special meeting Saturday at 6 50 P M led by commander Benjamin F Turner. The group will participate in the Army Day program broadcast on WLW Cincinnati open to all disabled veterans. A second DA V radio program will air Sunday April 7 from 11 30 to 12 00 P M over WLW.
Miss Mary Schwartzwalder of Columbus and William F Himmelspach of Columbus wed Feb 23 at St Pauls Church in Lexington Ky officiated by Rev Joseph McKenna. The couple are children of local families with Pomeroy ties. The notice also notes campaigns in town and a stage show Crazy Politics at the Simpson M B Church Junior High auditorium.
Mr and Mrs M J McCarty and Mrs Dean Hayes attended the funeral of their cousin John C Cavin in Charleston held at 9 am Wednesday. They were accompanied to Mr and Mrs R C Meadows of Columbus.
Mrs. Fannie Stevens bought a seven room two story frame house on Grant Street from Mrs. Bertha Hoffman. The new owner will have the property repaired and overhauled. Mrs. Hoffman moved to Gallipolis to reside with her daughter. The Stevens plan to occupy the home with Frank Simms and family after renovations.
POMEROY local group led by H Kearns Roush launches a fundraising drive for a boat house and dock. Pledges by local businessmen total $220 as of Tuesday. The Pomeroy Bend Boat Club will be organized to address the long standing lack of riverfront boating facilities.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets promoted as a natural vegetable remedy for bad breath and constipation. The ad claims they purify the system by gently stimulating the bowels without griping, offering relief with olive colored tablets sold in 5c, 30c, and 60c sizes.
Mrs C O French traveled to Zaleski Monday for funeral services of her aunt Mrs Frank Markins. Miss Rachael Owens spent the weekend in Rutland with sister Mrs Clarence Chase and recently visited Athens. Mrs Ann Garver of Cleveland visited the Edward French home Monday and Tuesday. Howard McEihinny of Charleston visited relatives Tuesday. Peggy Bradbury of Ryger was a Sunday guest of Joe and Don Simma and Mr and Mrs Boyd Dilgard of Minersville with Dr E F Maag.
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