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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1936
Page
3
A historical OCR fragment mentions a water reserve or dam project with notes on the need for funds and engineering work. Names and precise locations are unclear, but the item implies planning or discussion of water infrastructure and public involvement.
A local notice reports a dispute over a fee owed by Ady Corp to the city after a planned hike. Officials seek clarity on the payment, with a mandated deadline for responses.
The Pomeroy town council held a meeting Monday night to read the first reading of an ordinance to refund bonds totaling 23 1000 with Ohio approval. Officials extended council contacts to state agencies for flood aid and discussed charging for village labor and equipment used to pump water from basements. A water line leak flooded a resident’s basement prompting repairs, and debris buildup behind local business blocks prompted concern as a health menace.
The John Adam Rausch Memorial Committee met at the New Martin Hotel to finalize plans for a memorial in the Shenandoah Valley at New Market Virginia. Dedication is set for August during the Roush family reunion. Members from Parkersburg Columbus Cheshire Mason County and West Virginia attended. The group also announced a sidewalk display sign and merchandise ordinance enforcement starting April 15 along with traffic rule enforcement.
Racine notes Mr and Mrs Arthur Banks of Whitesburg Ky visited Mr and Mrs H W Roush. Mrs B B Mallory plans a week with daughter Mrs Emily Carroll in Pomeroy. Kathryn Philson of Rutland stayed with her parents, Mr and Mrs Fred Philson. Harrisonville Mrs Frank Cuckler near Harrisonville went to Parkersburg for a planned tonsil operation and recently lost sight in one eye due to illness.
Middleport residents share weekend visits and illnesses while relatives travel through Gallia and Athens counties. The report lists John Smith Jr and Miss Georgie Gilfillen with families, extended family gatherings in McConnelsville and Charleston, hospital updates, and travel for funerals and estate matters.
Heavy weekend rains caused Meigs County streams to flood lowlands on Monday with Shade River reaching record levels. State Route 7 near Chester and Route 31 at Burlingham flooded, along with several county roads. While reports spread of a new Ohio River surge, officials said no flood danger was present at that time.
The Church Council of the Federated Church in Pomeroy will meet at 7 30 this evening at the Church of Peace. Holy Week services begin Wednesday at 7 30 with the Cross as a theme. Sermons cover sacrifice judgment and victory. Holy Communion Friday at 7 30 and Cradle Roll and Primary Department Easter program Saturday at 2 PM.
Final rites were conducted Monday at 2 o clock at the Church of Christ with Rev F I Gardner in charge. Burial followed in Riverview Cemetery after Mrs Martins sudden death Friday near Middleport.
Meigs County Ministerial Association met at the Senkus Hotel with Rev. and Mrs. Beuscher hosting. A committee for Vacation Bible Schools was formed to run in principal Meigs towns in cooperation with the Ohio Religious Education Department. A June ministerial picnic was planned and the next meeting set for May at Bethany M. E. Church in Pomeroy.
Middleport Mrs G H Stansbury hosted the Middleport Garden Club meeting at her Grant Street home on April 6. President Mrs J B Downing led the business session and roll call on Favorite Tulips. Members attending funeral services for Mrs R Martin joined after.
Rusha Shumway hosted the Olive Farm Women’s Club at her home on April 2 with Ruth Pickens presiding and Bess Rose leading the program. Members and guests discussed papers by Nerva Pryor and Myrtle Rose, sang, prayed, and named three presidents in roll call. Ten members, four guests attended. prizes went to Mae Humphrey, Rusha Shumway, and Bess Rose. Lucy Cowdery had the low score. Refreshments were served. next meeting slated for April 30 at Reedsville Community Hall with Iva Buckley as hostess.
Holy Week services start this evening at Bethany Methodist Church led by Rev. Frank Beuscher. Evening services Tuesday and Wednesday at 7 15, Holy Communion Friday, Easter sunrise service at 6, Sunday School at 9 15, united service at 10, Bethany choir to sing. Passion service at Forest Run M EF Church Thursday at 7 30 with youths participating.
Rev. F J Gardner closed the evangelistic services at Trimble Church of Christ after a weeks long series. He returned home Sunday evening. Mrs Gardner attended the Sunday service in Trimble.
Mrs Brad Russell 36 died Sunday night at 8 15 due to influenza. She was the daughter of Mrs Clara Day. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the residence.
Vinton residents and relatives are shown as guests and visitors across several towns. Families including Bermer, Ward, Martin, Denney, Love, Whitehead, and Gerlach appear visiting in Northup Columbus Gallipolis and Jackson with travel companions and Easter plans noted.
The RACINE ferry boat at Reedaville, cut down by the winter gorge, has been repaired and is ready for operation. Mr and Mrs W B Cross of Racine, owners, spent Saturday supervising the extensive repairs and alterations.
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