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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1935

Page

3

Auto collision damage suit filed in Columbus

A damage suit over an automobile collision was filed Saturday in Common Pleas Court by Mabel Miller of Plain City against V Cleland of rt. Nellie Dent, driving the plaintiff's automobile, alleged high speed and signal misjudgment at Goodale and Front streets in Columbus, causing injuries and a permanent shock. The case details a left side impact and claimed injuries to Mrs Cleland and others.

Org Columbus Common Cleland Mabel Miller Plainsus Nellie Dent Goodale

Death Notice for Hannah Hawk of Chester

Hannah Hawk of Chester died Friday at the home of J. B. Spencer. Death caused by hemorrhage. Survived by two sons Jake and Levi of Bedford and two daughters Anna Spencer of Delavan and an aunt to J. B. Em Ward Hayes of Chester. Funeral arrangements set for Sunday at Burlingham Church Burlingham Cemetery.

Hannah Hawk Chester J. B Spen Jakeer Levi Bedford Anna Spencer Delavan Em Ward Hayes Wsband James Hawk Burlingham Church Burlingham

Women of the Church elect new president and announce bake sale

Mrs H B Card was elected president succeeding Mrs Sidney at the regular meeting. An executive meeting planned for the next year divided into groups. The April 26 and 27 event at Miss Marks home includes a bake sale chaired by Mrs Edward French with Miss Margaret Gaskill assisting.

H. B. Carded Thea Women of the Church Sidney Ident Reident Miss Marks Edward French Margaret Gaskill

Puppet Show in Pomeroy Promoted by Cedric Head

Puppet show operated by Mr. Cedric Head will perform Monday night in Pomeroy under Fed ured auspices. Mrs Head and family recently visited at Dr Amy L Court Street residence. Death reported of Id, 38, in Charleston. funeral plans uncertain as locals prepare to attend.

Roy Kingsland Mar Cedric Head Pomeroy The Fedured Head Amy Amy L. Court Charleston Field Tom W. Charleston

Meigs County Budget Measure Revisited by Commissioners

Meigs County Commissioners met Saturday to address passing a budget measure for a second time this year. The initial budget, delayed, extended only three months and now prompts renewed distribution decisions for county needs.

Pomeroy Meigs

Dean To Speak In Youth Week

Dean C Dutton a lecturer for young people will visit Pomeroy for Youth Week April 29 to May 5 speaking daily at 8 15 am in the high school and in the evenings at a church. Local school officials and ministers sponsor the event following his recent Middleport lectures.

Pomeroy Dean C. Dutton Kenneth J. Reed Dutton Middleport

Five dollar award for spotting errors in Sunny Skies program

Miss Margaret Marshall received a five dollar award on Thursday night at the first performance of the musical comedy Sunny Skies. The Senior High School production drew large crowds and was well staged. POMEROY Mrs Will Fisher of Minersville was informed Saturday of the death of his sister-in-law Mrs James Fisher of Steubenville. The family will attend the funeral Monday in Steubenville.

Middleport Margaret Marshall Pomeroy Will Fisher Minersville James Fisher Steubenville John and Mason

P. T. A. To Have Dinner In Middleport

Social and business meeting of the P T A will be held Monday night April 15 at the gymnasium. There will be a casserole dinner at 6 30 to which all parents and teachers are invited. Business session will follow the dinner when officers for next year will be announced.

Middleport Parent-Teacher Association

Chilled Pork Beats English Bacon Duty

London reports that England's pork import policy backfired as imports of chilled and frozen pork surged to 65 million pounds last year, mainly from the United States and Argentina, doubling 1933 and quadrupling 1932. Experts warn the policy protected producers at the expense of overall trade.

London England United States Argentina

Kimberly May Have Summer FERA School

Miss Margaret Laverty and H A Haller outline a tentative outdoor summer program for Kimberly with ball games clubs and other groups. If funded it could be the first FERA project in the area and adults are urged to cooperate. News notes include local deaths farm work delays and community visits.

Kimberly Margaret Laverty H. A. Haller FERA Miss Laverty Ethelyn Bartlett Ryan Bartlett Akron Dwight Pl Chauncey William Donaldson Nelsonville Dennis Pack Robert Kennedy

Mrs Dolman Family and Wicks Visit Near Nelsonville

Mrs Ivan Dolman and children at Coal Hollow and Pauline Wicks of New Floodwood visited relatives here. Mrs Thomas Kennedy and children visited her parents Mr and Mrs Bert Hanning at Nelsonville Sunday.

Ivan Dolman Coal Hollow Pauline Wicks New Floodwood Thomas Kennedy Bert Hanning Nelsonville

Vincent Gall Knight Kin Dies at Abington Va

Vincent Gall 21, brother-in-law of A K Knight, died in Abington Virginia hospital. Funeral planned at Bealington West Virginia home. Mrs Knight stayed with her brother during critical illness of Mrs F D Logan. Other notes: Harrisonville reported critical injury and local social updates in Pleasantville and Mechanic Street communities.

Jane Beck Pleasantville Margaret Hirsch Carl Schaefer Lincoln Hill Will Reuter Mechanic Street Walter Wolfe B. F. Turner Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church

Legion Leader Proclaims Americanization Goals at PTA Meeting

Benjamin Z. Turner, chairman on Americanization for Drew Webster Post, spoke at Kerrs Run PTA night recalling Legion efforts to shape children into loyal citizens and strong community members.

Pomeroy Benjamin Z. Turner Committee On Americanization Drew Webster Post American Legion Kerrs Run Parent-Teacher Association Legion

Death notice for Mrs. Cora A Holmes of Syracuse

Mrs. Cora A Holmes formerly of Syracuse died two weeks ago of pneumonia while visiting her daughter E. A. Mucklow in Columbia. L. D. King of Syracuse is noted as a brother of Mrs. Holmes.

Syracuse Cora A Holmes E. A. Mucklow Columbia C. L

Entertaining Winmore Class at Mrs Cook’s Home

Mrs Mary Cook hosted the Winmore Class Friday night on North Second Avenue with Mrs Ada Bing and Mrs Ford Hawkins assisting. Contests and games entertained guests as Mrs Phil Edwards, the president, presided and refreshments were served.

Middleport Mary Cook Winmore North Second Avene Ada Bing Ford Hawkins Phil Edwards

Operetta Given Twice in Week at Rutland High

Rutland High School presented Le lawala the Maid of Niagara a pair of performances following Mrs. Chapman head of the music department selected the operetta. Elaborate costumes and stage settings plus a painted curtain by Miss Marsh enhanced the show. Cast included Dan Gill Virginia Davis and Bradford Powell with strong choruses and dancers. Two large audiences attended.

Rutland Niagara Lelawala Dan Gill Virginia Davis Bradford Powell Robert Musser Bernice Lediie Bury White Raymond Hatfield Gerald Hysell Bernard Lediie Evelyn Hill Anna Smith Lawrence Anderson Charles Bowen Edythe Sewart Shirley Creveling Kenneth Michael James Theobals

Loyal Partners entertain at Reed home

The Loyal Partners Class of the Church of Christ met Thursday night at Reverend Kenneth J. Reed and Mrs. Reed's home. Mrs. C. E. W. Downie returned Friday to her home after attending the Presbyterian in Marietta. Members of the Lutheran Ladies Aid Society were entertained Thursday night at Mrs. A. H. Rosenbaum's home. Philip H. Meier, after a period of serious illness at Gallipolis Hospital, is reported recovering.

Nazarene Church recalls Rev C B Clendenen for another year

In Syracuse the Rev C B Clendenen is recalled as pastor of the Church of the Nazarene for another year. He begins a second charge at the local church with a term ending in September after previously serving five years in Galpolis.

Syracuse C. B. Clendenen Church of the Nazarene

Probate Court Decisions Announced in Pomeroy

Recent probate actions include Mattie Yost named guardian of Yost children with a $1200 bond. wills of Gertrude A. Frank and Frederick M. Taylor admitted to probate. estate of minor William Yeager authorized for disposal valued about 400. Abbie E. Rose named administratrix of Ascha M. Filliott with $3000 bond. Txabell Raub authorized to sell Ambrose A. Raub real estate. Dana H. Cummings appointed administrator of Fanny Smith estate with $100 bond. William King and Harry Will named appraisers. T H H. Davis Co. receiver O Stewart petitions removal of Clara B. Hess as administratrix of L J Hess estate.

Mattie Yost Robert David Carolyn Gene Yost Gertrude A. Frank William Yeager Abbie E. Rose Racine Ascha M. Filliott Txabell Raub Ambrose A. Raub Frederick M. Taylor Dana H. Cummings Pomeroy Fanny Smith CO Will William King Harry Will O. H. Stewart T. H H. Davis Co Clara B. Hess L. J. Hess

Marriage Licenses and Local Club Gatherings Highlight Weekend

POMEROY licenses issued for Ralph Dice and Marguer ite Osborn with officiant David Williams. In MIDDLEPORT, Mrs. William Fisher hosted a 500 card club at Minersville with three tables and top scores led by Mrs. Rudisill followed by Mrs. Beards and consolation to Mrs. Mulford. refreshments served.

Pomeroy Ralph Dice Caledonia Marguerite Osborn Long Bottom Harley Townsend Zanleski Virginia Vinson Carpenter Marriner Lcense Wriday David Williams Middleport William Fisher Minersville Lee Rudisill Chris Beards Ernest Mulford Fisher

Syracuse Honor Roll Names From Last Month

The Syracuse school last month listed students on the honor roll: Wanda Potts Mildred Aldridge Miriam Anna Holmes John Crooks Leo Bud Crew Jerry Gilkey Margaret Quick Bernice Stowe Pauline Holmes Glen Leibrand Verma Aldridge Marjorie Moore Mildred Winebrenner Grace Winebrenner Imogene Quillen Charlie Gibbs.

Syracuse Wanda Potts Mildred Aldridge Miriam Anna Holmes John Crooks Leo Bud Crew Jerry Gilkey Margaret Quick Bernice Stowe Pauline Holmes Glen Leibrand Vetrma Aldridge Marjorie Moore Mildred Winebrenner Grace Winebrenner Imogene Quillen Charlies Gibbs

Middleport Families Visit and Return News

Middleport residents report several weekend visits with relatives in Columbus Henderson and Cleveland. Eloise Cooper remains with W H Hart grandparents for a few weeks while Mrs Kelly returns to Henderson after visiting Locust Street. Harold Rusk travels home from Valparaiso for his mother’s illness. Dale Werner and family come from Columbus to spend time with the Meyers and Wirners. Sarah and Margaret Curtis visit sister Mrs Roy Russell in Pleasant Hill for a few weeks.

Middleport E. Cooper Eloise William Columbus H. F. Kelly Lawrence Henderson W. Va Marvin Kelly Locust Street Harold Rusk Dodge Valparaloo Ind Vine Street Dale Werner John Mayer Chauncey Werner Sarah Margaret Curtis Cleveland Roy Russell Pleasant Hil

Fred I Gardner to Preach Palm Sunday Sermons

New Fred I Gardner pastor of the Middleport Church of Christ will preach on Sharing His Triumph at Sunday morning service. Palm Sunday sermon continues with an evangelistic evening on The Temple of the Spirit and a Wednesday prayer service studying Miracles of Calvary.

Minmpleport New Fred I. Gardner Middleport Charch of Christ C. FE Calvary

Pomeroy Durward Jones Fined on Disorderly Conduct Charge

Thomas Fork was fined $10 and costs by Justice of Peace H. H. Mees on a disorderly conduct charge Thursday. Jones was arrested by Constable Dean Brinker.

Pomeroy Durward Jones Thomas Fork Costa Justice of Peace H. H. Mees Jones Dean Brinker

Divorce Denied in Merge County Court for Bray Case

Mrs. Lucille Bray fails to obtain a divorce from R. Bray as Merge County Common Pleas Court cites gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. The ruling was filed Friday in the clerk of courts office.

Pomeroy Lucille Bray Mergementy

Barberton Couple Visits Relatives in City

Mr and Mrs Lou Daugherty of Barberton recently visited Mr and Mrs Frank Risley and other relatives.

Lou Daugherty Barberton Mere Frank Risley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meigs Common Pleas Court Hawk Os Card Fisher Kindies Mefpts Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J. E. Harley Marietta Iva Brown Dea Hayes Uckoff Glouster Hoover Mondlay Sea Bright N. J Atlantic McKelvey Vincent Gall Knight Abington Cora Holmes Cornwell Athens Jewelers Citizens Central Bank G. D. Gorham BUICK Rey Athens County Buick Company Athens, Ohio Malta Malta, Ohio Burnell Buick Company Nelsonville, Ohio Entertain Winmore Lewlawala Maid of Rev Clendenen Card Club Sianteen Thomas Forkman
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