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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1939
Page
3
Meigs County commissioners planned a meeting to decide on funds for WPA projects. County Surveyor Beegle prepared a one month cost estimate while Dr. A B Bingham signaled readiness to vote for an appropriation, with meetings delayed by a road slip at Long Bottom.
Easter Sunday events at the Pomeroy M E Church begin with a 6 30 am Sunrise Communion, followed by an 8 00 am Easter breakfast by Epworth League members. Sunday School at 9 15 led by Emil Ball. 10 30 am worship with youth and adult choir music. Rev Warren Bright topics He is Alive Today and A King in Hiding. Baptismal service in morning. Evening music and sermon. J O F Class meet at Mrs Pearl Hysell home. Lend a Hand meeting Tuesday. Epworth League and choir practices midweek.
The recreational committee meets Wednesday at 7 30 PM in city hall per Rev Warren H Bright to organize the year s program. Last year s equipment remains available and will be used in the summer at the playground lots established previously.
Holy Week services were held in Middleport as First Presbyterian First Baptist Heath M E Church and Church of Christ observed the Lord's Supper. Candles burned at First Presbyterian with Rev J D Ryan lighting the candles. Choir selections pastor message and quiet prayer followed the communion at each church.
Mrs Arlene Bennett Johnston married March 7 to Herman Bob Johnston prepares to move with him to Powellton West Virginia where he has been employed for some time.
Final court action in the Wyatt G. Plantz estate was heard in common pleas court to determine disposition of the residue totaling just over $7,000. The Village of Pomeroy and Claude Gillilan filed claims. both sides were represented before Judge W. R. White. Equal division of the remaining estate was requested.
In Middleport the Church of Christ under Rev. Don McMillin conducted a self motivated revival without outsiders. Forty seven new members were added to the roster, including 32 on Decision Day last Sunday. Easter Sunday will crown the special services.
Rosemary Fisher, 9 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Fisher, was taken to Holzer Hospital yesterday for an emergency mastoid operation. She remains in critical condition. Rosamonde Dillard and Kathryn Dillard, visiting nurses from Columbus, were with the family during the winter stay at Mrs. Walter Owens while caring for Rosemary’s mother Mrs. Ora Dillard who has been seriously ill.
Middleport churches schedule sunrise services at 6 30 a.m. 6 a.m. 6 30 a.m. at Heath M E First Presbyterian and Church of Christ with choirs organs and special music. Baptisms and new member receptions planned at multiple services. Evening programs include crucifixion story stereopticon films and the Easter pageant The Answer of the Cross followed by communion.
Notice announces suspension of hearing on executors and guardians accounts in Athens County Probate Court through May 1 1939. Grace M Rardin Grace A Ayers Stella Witham Cynthia Kasler Co R Brown Andrew McGraw Nick Brunton John Frost Mary C Burns Kyle D Russell Agatha Brill A B Wells R W Finsterwald Ernest R Gross John Call Frank W Minck Fannie Dewees James H Warren may file written exceptions by April 26 1939.
Middleport residents share news of Jack Bachner turning twelve while recovering from an operation at Holzer Hospital. Relatives and friends send cards and gifts as his family stays by his side. Other locals travel for Easter visits, staging long weekend trips and gatherings across Ohio and Kentucky.
Captain Lyons plans a complete remodel of the opera house on Second Street with a 1500 seat venue. The case over the removal order by State Fire Marshal Ray Gill is paused as Lyons offers a $10,000 bond and guarantees to finish within a reasonable time.
A new sternwheel steamboat named the Alexander Mackenzie will be launched Wednesday at Marietta Manufacturing Co in North Pt Pleasant. The all steel vessel is 204 feet long with a beam of 38 feet and 8 feet draft. It is built for Central Barge Co with superstructure work to start after the launch.
In Cleveland two thieves tried to crack a grocery safe. They opened the empty safe first and then neglected the second, which contained $300. Their attempt ended unsuccessful with the money left untouched.
A marriage license was issued Thursday to Jasper Lynch age 19 and Kathryn Backus age 20, both of Cheshire vicinity. Separately a transport company plane can cruise at 212 mph but lands at 64 mph with flaps.
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