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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1938

Page

3

Meigs County Courthouse interior plan to add offices

County Surveyor outlines changes for Meigs Courthouse to create six more offices on the top floor by reconfiguring the courtroom and hallway. Plan moves Common Pleas Judge C. E. Peoples into the former commissioner room and uses space for offices, with cost covered by rent savings in three years.

Pomeroy Meigs County Beegle Edgar Morris Office of Common Pleas C. E. Peoples Law Library WPA

Marriage licenses issued to four couples

POMEROY marriage licenses were issued recently to Donald Frazee 25 of Hamden and Elsie Barnes 25 of Dexter. Milton Delay 20 of Pomeroy and Virginia Thomas 17 of Middleport. Lawrence Van Meter 24 and Geraldine Forman 18 both of West Columbia.

Donald Frazee Hamden Elsie Barnes Dexter Milton Delay Pomeroy Virginia Thomas Middleport Lawrence van Meter Geraldine Forman West Columbia

Social notes celebrate birthdays and visits in Pomeroy

Frances Spencer was the honor guest at a birthday party held Saturday at her parents home. About 15 guests attended and gifts were exchanged. Dr and Mrs C E W Downie hosted a birthday party for Mrs Alec Downie who turned 86, with gifts for the guest of honor. A joint birthday dinner honored Mrs Charles Greuser and Mrs James Parcher in Columbus. Various locals and relatives are noted in a long list of visitors and returnees, including Betty Campbell, Marion Brown, Dana Oliver, and others. several headed to Columbus and Parkersburg for visits. Dr George Lasher recovered from illness. Mrs Homer Hysell returned from Steubenville.

Frances Spencer Andy Spencer C. E. W. Downie Lincoln Hill Downie Alec Downie Gallipolis D. F. Gravely Charles Gravely Myra Edin Pt. Pleasant Alec Gravely Betty Mason City Fred Nelson Brooksville Gardner Reynolds E. Main St Charles Greuser James Parcher Columbus Paul Greuser Lawrence Reynolds Paul Edgar Harry Ohlinger Joe Will Waddell Fred Mees Jed Mees Pete Mees Brick Street James Falkner Middleport Amy Kingsland Athens Amy G. H. Caldwell Charleston Ida Jessie Davis Vale St Frederick Healy Pomeroy Sarah Phillips Minnie Davis Wyllis Davis George Lasher Rutland Homer Hysell Steubenville Pearl Loomis Ruth Ann Zuthavern Carol Duckler Leona Walchak Errett Walchak Sue Ann Harry Billy Roberts Eldon Loomis Edward Harry Roberts Ruth Ann Eugene Loomis Hollister Orville Peck Frazebourg Errett Tanner

County Title Office Reports March Revenue and Sales

The certificate of title division earned 651.90 in March with 665 certificates issued. Of this, 460 goes to the county treasury and 191.90 to the state. New car sales rose with 54 titles issued, including 45 passenger cars and nine trucks. 611 titles were for used cars.

Pomeroy Office of Clerk of Courts Herman Beards

Rotary Club Pomeroy Meeting Discusses New Film

Pomeroy business men meet at the Hotel Martin this evening to discuss organizing a Rotary Club in Pomeroy. Dinner is served at 6 o'clock before a 6:30 business session.

Pomeroy

Radio Highlights Network Lineup And Evening Programs

Radio schedule lists networks including BLUE RED COLUMBIA MUTUAL and stations WJZ WEAF WABC WLW KDKA WLW WIR WGN WLW WMAQ WCAU WOR WSM WHAS WSB WTAM WHIO. Evening programs feature Helen Menken By Candlelight Edward G Robinson Wayne King Al JOISON Holst's Orch Fibber McGee and Molly Benny Goodman Abe Lyman Orch DeVoci Orch Jack Fulton One Man's Family Ben Bernie Fred Allen Grace Moore Gang Buster Kay Kayser Teddy Hill Orch.

Networks Blue Red Columbia Mutual WJZ WEAF WABC WLW KDKA WIR WGN WMAQ WCAU WOR WSM Wwoy WHAS WSB WTAM WHIO Science Allan Franklyn Andy Helen Menken Candlelight Edward G. Robinson Wayne King al Joison Horace Heidt al Pearce Fibber McGee and Molly Benny Goodman Abe Lyman Orch DeVoci Orch Holst Hasy Aces Amos Andy Seseseresesees Jack Fulton Ben Bernie Fred Allen Grace Moore Teeeeee Gang Buster Kay Kayser Teddy Hill Orch

Social notes from Middleport and surrounding groups

Fraternity open house on Second Ave hosted 36 members and guests with music games and refreshments. Various society meetings, garden club events, ministerial gatherings, and local visits follow in Athens Meigs and nearby towns with attendees from Heath Heath M E Church Columbus Cincinnati and Gallipolis.

Middleport Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Second Ave Robert Hartley Charles Walburn, Jr

Pomeroy Village Forms Recreation Committee

Pomeroy village council Monday authorized a temporary recreation committee to supervise parks and programs. The panel will include two board of education members and three citizens for four-year terms, appointed by the mayor with council approval. The action followed a public meeting with WPA representatives amid local concerns about constable activities. The council also discussed overdue gasoline bills and WPA sidewalk project progress, planning to reconvene this week.

Pomeroy Board of Education WPA Hartley

Council Forms Parley Group For Park Issue

Mid dleport Council approves appointing a committee to meet with J B Downing H N Swift and R H Horden trustees of Fides Lodge 210 Knights of Pythias to settle the Pythian Park matter over five years. Park deeded in 1933-34 with price 5500 plus interest now sought by the lodge. Mayor Robson named Homer Russell H M Cross and David Miller to meet Friday. adjacent property purchase also to be discussed. May or Robson's May report shows $76.50 in fines licenses sewer taps. fines from arrests totaled, plus 14880 in street labor from incarcerated residents.

Middleport J. B. Downing H. N. Swift R. H. Horden Fides Lodge 210 Knights of Pythias Pythian Park K. of P. Lodge Homer Russell H. M. Cross David Miller Robson

Ebersbach Property Sells for Post Office Site Purchase

Final sale of the Ebersbach property on Second Street to the U S Government for a post office site was completed Monday with $9 500 paid to the Ebersbach interests. The total price is the government’s cost and plans for construction timing are not announced. The three story apartment will be moved in two parts across Second Street. utility lines will be relocated.

Second St

Wilkesville Briefs Show Weekend Play And Plans

The Junior Play Good Gracious Grandma was presented Friday and Saturday with strong attendance. High School boys plan a baseball team and will schedule games with nearby schools. Presbyterian Sunday School attendance exceeds 70 and grows. Reverend Mr. Stephenson cannot fill Sunday Methodist Church slot due to another engagement. Wilkesville Garden Club meets Tuesday at Mrs Blanche Davis home with educational program and refreshments. Danville Easter program set for Sunday April 17 at Holiness Church. revival begins April 18 with Rev Williams of Portsmouth and a featured singer and musician.

Wilkesville Presbyterian Sunday School Stephenson Methodist Church Danville Holiness Church Williams Portsmouth

Trimble Bridge Club Hosts Cozy Evening

Mrs. Connie Brown and Mrs. Esta Haskins hosted the Trimble Bridge Club at Brown’s home on Wednesday. Nine members and three guests formed three tables with Velma Barstowe winning high score, Marie Antle second, Helen Ginnan traveling prize, and Ernest Gross guest prize.

Trimble Connie Brown Esta Haskins Trimble Bridge Club Brown Velma Barstowe Marie Antle Helen Ginnan Ernest Gross Evelyn Deal Edithe Wolfe Mer

James Moody Dies in Lancaster After Lifelong Glouster Ties

James Moody, former Hollister resident, died at his Lancaster home Friday. He lived in the area all his life until moving to Lancaster ten years ago. Funeral services are planned this afternoon with burial in Lancaster. Relatives from Glouster will attend.

Glouster James Moody Hollister Lancaster Mr. Moody

Glouster High Seeks Baseball Players For Season

Preparations for the baseball season at Glouster High School proceed as Principal L G DeLong asks all interested players to report to him Monday afternoon.

Glouster Glouster High School L. G. DeLong

Glouster PTA hears Supt Bryson on Ohio schools

Glouster April PTA meeting in the auditorium featured guest speaker M. M. Bryson, Jacksonville Trimble High School superintendent, who urged support for the sales tax. Awards were given in Madison Monroe and Senior High buildings, and a Snow White production was performed by sophomores under Miss Easler.

Andrew Chute Madison Bennett Williams Monroe Rachel Murray Kemeter K. Dennison Sarah Easler Coal Black M. M. Bryson Jacksonville-Trimble Bryson

Annual School Exhibit For Parents Planned

GLOUSTER Students in grades and high school prepare projects for the annual day of exhibit and night school. Parents are invited to inspect student work and visit the schools. An afternoon program is offered for educational value. Evening classes follow the exhibit day program. Date and details to be announced.

Glouster

Elect Lodge Heads Glouster Moose Lodge Officers

Glouster Lodge No. 1197 Loyal Order of Moose elected A J Wallace dict ator William J Richards vice dict ator John Daughter prelate William Winefordner treasurer B F Achauer trustee and supreme lodge representative A J Wallace alternate and F E Brown secretary at a recent meeting.

Glouster Glouster Lodge Loyal Order of the Moose A. J. Wallace William J. Richards John Daughter William Winefordner B. F. Achauer Supreme Lodge F. EF. Brown

Sleeplessness Steals Beauty

Advertises Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a laxative remedy for sleep loss linked to constipation. Claims the tablets are mild on the intestine and stimulate bile without drastic drugs. Cites prices 15¢ 80¢ and 60¢ at druggists everywhere.

F. O. E. Vice President to Visit Glouster Aerie

Speaker of Eagles GLOUSTER-FE F Poss state vice president of the F O E will visit Glouster Aerie Thursday April 7 to speak on the general good of the order.

Glouster F. Poss The

Glouster Girls to Present Cantata The Thorn Crowned King

The Glouster Glee Club with 48 members under Harold Le Favor will stage The Thorn Crowned King during Holy Week in the high school auditorium. Participants include Mary Boroff Alice Buchman Sarah Wolf Lois Kinney Gloria Heck Delores McAllister Lois Balderson and others with Mrs Carl M Pico at the piano.

Glouster Girls’ Glee Club Harold le Favor Mary Boroff Alice Buchman Sarah Wolf Lois Kinney Gloria Heck Delores McAllister Lois Balderson Helen Kirkbride Helen Gyrue Pauline Nelson Mary Chute Anne Weymuller Carl M. Pico

Legion Post to Meet at Legion Hall Tonight

The Frank Mc Cann Post of the American Legion will convene at 7 30 this evening in the Legion Hall for a regular meeting.

Glouster Frank McCann American Legion Legion Hall

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