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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1936

Page

3

Wolfe accuses Meigs County leaders of Postmaster bid manipulation

G Clyde Wolfe of Racine alleges in a public letter that Lena and Bulkley were swayed by Republican influence in the postmaster nomination for Racine. He claims a Republican Democrat alliance and says the committee ignored procedures, while local Republicans call the charge ridiculous.

Lena Bulkley Ella Holter Racine Clyde Wolfe Senator Bulkley Wolfe Democrat Ruval Oleaf Clara B. Wolfe Democrat Execue Comitee Holter Miss Wolfe Meigs County Socrat Cted

IPOMEROY Funeral of D L iniden at Parker Run Church

Funeral services for D L iniden 77 who died Monday at his Parker Run home will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the xter Church conducted by Rev F Bolton. Burial follows in the Wison Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and one daughter Mrs Robert Betz. Water pipes found in use in England are said to be more than years old.

Ipomeroy D. L. Iniden Parker Run Xter F. Bolton Wison Folden Robert Betz England

Weekend guest list from multiple towns across the region

RACINE Ed Jenkins of Chicago visits Mr. and Mrs. H W Roush this week. Mrs Sadie Perfect of Johnstown Ohio weekends with Mrs Fred Shain. Rev M W B Stump hosts Mr and Mrs W L Walton and Lyle Snyder from Lancaster. Charles Stobart and friend from Parkersburg visit John Stobart's family. Dallas Cleland returns to Boston after months with Rev T A Cleland. Miss Margaret Hunter of Pittsburgh visits her uncle Joe Petrel. Mr and Mrs Fred Spencer and son spend Sunday with sister Mrs Okey Cleland. Dr and Mrs C von Scheele and Edith Tinker of Jacksonville visit Kate Wolf.

Racine Ed Jenkins Chicago H. W. Roush Sadie Perfect Johnstown Fred Shain M. W. B. Stump W. L. Walton Lyle Snyder Lancaster Charles Stobart Parkersburg John Stobart Dallas Cleland Boston T. A. Cleland Margaret Hunter Pittsburgh Joe Petrel Fred Spencer

Middleport-Rutland Road Work to Begin Soon

Bellefontaine Construction Co will start rebuilding the road between Middleport and Rutland. During construction Mr and Mrs James Askren will return to Middleport and reside temporarily. Mrs Askren was formerly Dorothy Fultz of Middleport.

Middleport Rutland Bellefontaine Construction Company James Askren Askren Dorothy Fultz

Ethel Romine Weds Henry Euler in Dresden Ceremony

Miss Ethel Romine daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Romine Helmlock Grove became the bride of Henry Euler son of Mr and Mrs Henry Euler of Pomeroy on April 11 The ceremony was performed by Reverend Patterson at Dresden Ohio The bride is a Pom eroy High School graduate class of 32 The groom is a Pom eroy High graduate class of 26 and a graduate of the Mechanical School at Cincinnati

Pomeroy Ethel Romine Charles Romine Helmlock Grove Henry Euler Patterson Dresden Pomeroy High School Pomeroy High Mechanical School Cincinnati

Church Guild Meets in Regular World Wide Guild Session

The World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church held its regular Monday evening meeting on U S Sixth Ave with Mrs. F C Kreager as counselor. The study book Youth Unafraid was reviewed by Kathryn Clark and Mary Fick. Social hour followed with refreshments. hostesses were Misses Margaret Ella Hysell Lilly Fugate and Kathryn Clark. POMEROY Theodore H Baker 230 Union Ave has been named agent for Pomeroy and nearby territory for Republic Mutual Insurance of Columbus per company officials.

Middleport World Wide Guild Junior Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church F. C. Kreager U S. Sixth Ave Kathryn Clark Mary Fick Margaret Ella Hysell Lilly Fugate Pomeroy Theodore H. Baker Union Ave Republic Mutual Insurance Company of Columbus

Vendol Helps Chauncey Man Relieve Aches And Sleep Loss

George W. Smith of Chauncey Ohio reports rapid relief after two bottles of Vendol. He suffered back pain leg pains dizziness and constipation and creditsVendol with restoring regularity and restful sleep. He urges others to try Vendol and mentions Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Pharmacy in Nelsonville as local sellers.

Athens Nelsonville Hickman Ady

Latvia's Karlis Ulmanis Becomes Nation's Leader

Former University of Nebraska lecturer Karlis Ulmanis returns to Latvia after 1918 and becomes its first premier. He now holds a combined presidency and prime minister role, aiming to unify the state as Europe reshapes.

University of Nebraska Karlis Ulmanis Europe Wadonis Germany Fuehrer Latvia Russia Ulmanis

Pomeroy Personal And Social Notes

Pomeroy notes record visits and events. T A Downie and W McQuigg of Lincoln Hill traveled to Columbus on a business trip. Jacob Roller hosted Mrs Hattie Marshington of Dexter. J O F Class of Simpson M E Church hosts at Edith Mallory and Marion Ebershach homes. Mrs George Edward Nye and Mrs Roy McCullough host Grace Episcopal Young Women meeting. PTA held regular meeting at Central School. Girls of Troop No 2 met at Simpson M E Church then hiked.

Home Mission Work Discussed at Local Meeting

Regular meeting of Simpson M. E. Church Home Missionary Society was held Monday at the church with Mrs. George Parker as hostess. President Mrs. Howard Ebersbach led the devotional and business discussions. Plans for the district convention on May 14 were completed. Eighteen members attended and shared refreshments.

Band Booster Club Benefit Dinner and Bingo Night

Middleport committee met Monday with Mrs. Dave Entsaminger to plan a cafeteria dinner and bingo party at the Pearl Street gym. Dinner at five, bingo to follow. proceeds support Middleport High School band.

Middleport Dave Entsaminger Lincoln St Pearl St Middleport High School

Bennett Sues for Divorce and Child Custody

James A. Bennett filed a divorce suit in common pleas court against Alberta M Bennett. He seeks a divorce and custody of their children.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court James A. Bennett Alberta M Bennett

Car Sales Hold Steady in April at Pomeroy

Horton Brown records show new car sales near two per day in April with twenty four passenger cars and trucks sold by Tuesday morning.

Middleport Social And Personal Notes

Mrs Ella Crowell returning from winter in the West and Cincinnati visits her sisters Mrs Lucy Downing and Miss Alpha Somerville. Clarence Hamm back in Louisville after a Faster season with his wife and son. Ernest Lewis and Fred Thomas relocate to Alley West Virginia for work. Jack Quest family returns to Athens after visiting Mr and Mrs Fred L Fultz. Mrs Merrill Covert of Columbus visits her mother Mrs Bolin and sister Mrs John Russell. Dave Jones of Circleville visits his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Fred Shumway and attends Ohio University Choir concert. L D Diles family members ill but improving.

Middleport Ella Crowell West Cincinnati Lucy Downing Alpha Somerville Clarence Hamm Louisville Ernest Lewis Zela Cross Fred Thomas Pt Pleasant Alley W. Va Lewis Jack Quest Athens Fred L. Fultz Merrill Covert Columbus Bolin John Russell Dave Jones Circleville Fred Shumway Free Healy Ohio University L. D. Diles

Land Suits Filed For Pomeroy Ruthland Highway

The State Highway Department filed two condemnation suits in common pleas court seeking lands for a new highway between Pomeroy and Ruthland. Defendants include Floyd Mees and M L Lambert among others.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court State Highway Department Ruthland Floyd Mees M. L. Lambert

Choir to Perform in Middleport Auditorium

Members of the Ohio University Choir of Athens will give a concert in the Presbyterian Church auditorium Thursday night. The program is sponsored by the Middleport Woman's Music Club. Directed by Prof. C. C. Robinson of the university. POMEROY Boy Scout Troop 49 held a regular meeting Tuesday at Bethany Church with first aid instruction by D. J. Goodwin.

Middleport Ohio University Choir of Athens Presbyterian Church Women's Music Club of C. C. Robinson University Pomeroy Bethany Church D. J. Goodwin Glouster Betty Cunningham Margaret Dunlevy JoLavon Faires Rita Rice William Peugh Bernard Rice Effie Stephenson Glee Club Frank Cunningham Jack Bradley Tom Morgan Carl Craig Madison Glouster Pta Kiwanis Club PTA Moose Hall C. F. Wallace Fred Heck Gordon

Mrs. Dutton Hosts Middleport Literary Club Meeting

Mrs. C P Dutton hosted Middleport Literary Club at her daughter Mrs O B Stout's home. Members gave brief biographies at roll call and sang America The Beautiful. Papers were read under President Mrs R W Harris. Next meeting April 29 at Mrs Harris's home marks season end.

Middleport C. P. Dutton Middleport Literary Club O. B. Stout R. W. Harris

Mrs Miller Hosts Heath M E Bible School Night

Middleport report notes Mrs D E Miller hosted Class No 12 of Heath M E Bible School with assistance from Mrs John Dixon Mrs Cline Matthews Mrs Nan Moore Miss Bess Sanborn Mrs Frank White class president led business period. Games and contests followed by refreshments. Pomeroy civil suit filed seeks 524 40 against John F Lyons for unpaid basket order.

Middleport EK. Miller N. Second Ave Cole St Heath M. E. Bible School John Dixon Cline Matthews Nan Moore Bess Sanborn Frank White

Glouster Unit to Meet at High School Thursday

Glouster Unemployed League unit meets at Glouster High School Thursday at 7 30 p m All members and visitors especially donors expected to attend to support delegates to the Washington convention Riley Entertainers to perform at Jacksonville Methodist Church Friday April 17 at 7 30 p m sponsored by Seventh and Eighth Grades to raise funds for equipment purchases

Glouster Glouster Unit No The Unemployed League Glouster High School Washington Jacksonville Riley Baptist Church of

German sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies dies at age 80

German philosopher and sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies, age 80, author and honorary American Sociological Society member, died on Tuesday in Kiel Germany.

Kiel Germany Ferdinand Toennies American Sociological Society

Trimble Woman Honor Guest at Bridge Party

Mrs Georgia Sayre and Mrs Esta Haskins hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs Connie Brown on April 10 with four bridge tables. Winners were Hester McCune first Medrith Jarvisa second Marie Antle third.

Trimble Georgia Sayre Esta Haskins Connie Brown Brown Hester McCune Medrith Jarvisa Marie Antle Elsie Underwood Ann Wilson Edythe Wolfe Velma

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief

Advertises Olive Tablets as a natural laxative by Dr Edward s with no calomel. Claims mild pleasant action without griping and rapid relief for symptoms like bad breath and dull headaches from constipation. Available in 15c 30c and 60c sizes and used by thousands.

Edwards

Easter guests visitTrimble family.

Mr and Mrs N T Brown and son Jack entertained guests over the Easter period. Guests included Mr Forrest Robo of Cadiz and Mr John Jewitt of Cronksville.

N. T. Brown Jack Forrest Robo Cadiz John Jewitt Cronksville

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Harges Bobby G. Wolfe Hip Senators Plan Folden Rites Church Guild Baker Phauncey George W. Smith Chauncey Moore BOY Scouts Mrs. Dutton Middleport Club C. T. Wilson Mary Jane Goers Aerman Kentucky Seheniey Dnetrby Stagg Co., Inc. Pyansfort Pion Froducte Co Joe Crane Plan Hat Sale American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall Tappan Mr TE Gallipolis Logan Big America Luckoff Lancaster Logan Glouster, Pomeroy
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