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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1935
Page
3
The First showing of the talent comedy attraction was held Wednesday for dress rehearsal and entertainment for children. The show runs Thursday and Friday in the Junior High Auditorium with a parade of members leading the campaign mood. Songs and dance add variety as local politics themes appear in scenes not tied to actual elections.
Mrs. H J Palmer of Youngstown Ohio credits Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with improved health after months of weakness backache and loss of appetite. The remedy is offered in tablet and liquid forms with stated prices and available at all druggists.
Mrs. Carrie Gainer celebrated her birthday with a large gathering at her Tuppers Plains home. Relatives and friends from Coolville Racine Belpre and surrounding areas attended including the Davis Shrader Gaston Archer Branch and others. Several visits and illnesses were noted among attendees with plans for a church service in Keno on April 7.
The Middleport Literary Club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs J E Harley’s Bryan Place home. Members answered roll call with famous queens and heard two papers by Mrs Oscar Klein and Mrs James Titus. Mrs F A Bean was absent but prepared a paper. Next meeting will be with Miss Bess Sanborn.
Kang Teh of Manchukuo visits Japan as 29 year old emperor while Hirohito hosts the royal meeting. The pair plan to exchange top royal honors during a 10 day stay before Kang Teh returns to his ailing empress.
Mrs. Glenn Bean and children of Guysville visited Mrs. Mabel Swartz. Mrs. Vern Shumway stayed with her daughter Mrs. Ruth Dixon in Pomeroy. Mrs. Hall from West Virginia visited her sister Mrs. Bessie Hopkins. Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Knight and son Garry spent the weekend with Bert Knight in Chester.
Mr and Mrs Herbert O Ewing traveled to Cleveland for a business trip. Joe Pickett family announce the birth of a daughter on April 2. James Sisson, grandson of Mrs James Stevens, shows improvement after Hopemont Sanitorium stay. Harold Root misses work due to a foot injury on Brownell Avenue. Mrs M C Hobart hosts a contract bridge afternoon with Mrs Theodore Reed and Mrs Oscar Roedel winning top honors. Mrs M L French to Stockport to inspect the local Eastern Star chapter. Elizabeth Hartinger recovers from a stroke on South Sixth Street. Dorcas Society to meet Friday at Mrs Harry Houdashelt’s home.
Rutland O. O. Patterson is reappointed principal at Rutland High School while Carl Reeves returns as principal of Rutland Grade School. Wayne Chase family from Columbus visiting relatives in Rutland. Clyde Gabriel of The Plains visiting T. A. Bailey home. J. L. Williamson travels to Athens for a sick uncle. Anson Jackson builds a gasolline station on Salem Street. Paul Yorke earns Life Scout certificate at Court of Honor in Pomeroy and aims for Eagle Scout with Troop 46. Reverend Perkins preaches at Dexter and Rutland Christian Church on topics See Jesus and Build Thee More Stately Mansions.
Modern Woodmen of America celebrated its thirty seventh anniversary with a program and dancing at the hall on North Second Avenue. Miss Sylvia McMaster of Columbus visits a week with her aunt Miss Lide Hawkins who has been ill. Taxi driver Gib Mayer of Lincoln Street underwent surgery at Holzer Hospital with brother John Mayer present. condition reported satisfactory. Whatsoever Class of the Presbyterian Bible School meets Friday at 7 30 with annual financial and social report. hostesses listed. Ronald Grindley, fined $100 and costs for liquor charge, was arrested for non payment of the fine.
First teachers examination set for Saturday at the Senior High School Building. Additional tests follow the first Saturday in May, first Saturday in June, and the last Friday in August.
Meigs County records show dog licenses brought in 4 776.75 in 1934 with 2 199 male dogs 372 females and 259 spayed females. Kennel licenses yielded 250 dollars and I supplemental payments covered sheep kills injured animals and witness fees. Net profit from licenses totaled 795 28 for the year.
Relda Biffle Elizabeth Diehl and Tom Deem were arrested Wednesday morning on a charge of cohabiting in a state of adultery. Deem pleaded guilty in the afternoon court of Squire JE McCullough and was fined 75 dollars with 70 dollars suspended plus costs.
Mrs. Charlotte Burnell 83 widow of Robert Burnell of Middleport died Wednesday at the home of her niece Mrs. Joanna Wood in Columbus. She had moved to Columbus months ago to live. She was survived by her husband and two children. funeral Friday at 1 PM from Heath M. E. Church conducted by Rev. Clarence Swearingen. Burial in Middleport Hill Cemetery.
Mrs M C Hobart of Lincoln Street and her sister Mrs C V Petty from Mason City traveled to Columbus on Wednesday with their sisters to Pittsburgh following the death of sister in law Mrs A A Simmons Funeral services for Mrs Simmons will be held Friday in Pittsburgh.
In Middleport a postponed Loyal Berean Class session met at the Church of Christ Tuesday. About 30 joined during recent evangelistic meetings, with 15 entering the Loyal Berean Class. Next Tuesday includes a reception for new members, and regular meetings occur on the last Tuesday each month.
Middleport Church of Christ schedules a special Sunday service with Judge Peoples delivering the sermon during the evening hour. The event is set for the Middleport area and highlights the guest preacher.
Mr and Mrs Clare Nce Sisson announce the birth of an eight-pound daughter at their home on Tuesday April 2.
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