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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1936
Page
3
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Pomeroy village council began an enforcement drive on April 15 to curb sidewalk merchandise displays. Officers report 9 violators on day one as Main Street signage enforces two hour parking while merchants clear sidewalks to curb obstruction.
Wednesday licenses issued in probate court include Henry Keyes 36 of Rutland and Alma Swan 18 of Langsville. Fred Nelson 22 of Little Hocking and Madeline Deeter 22 of Reedsville.
The State of Ohio in liquidation of First City Bank files Wednesday in common pleas court a civil action seeking 7 227.91 from Helen Horton Keiser executrix of the late Geo W Keiser estate and Helen H Keiser individually.
POMEROY report notes the annual Kinshata District Boy Scout Leadership Training Course opened at Peace Evangelical Church with 20 men attending. The program focuses on boy psychology and recreation under Paul W. Handel of Parkersburg as director. Five sessions remain ending with a banquet. next meeting set for April 21 at Racine High School Gym. ATTEND SHERMAN RITES MIDDLEPORT report follows about Mr and Mrs R M Sherman returning from Athens after the illness and death of Jacob Sherman, former Middleport residents.
Meigs area clubs and societies hold meetings across Pomeroy. Pom ery Civic Club gathers Friday at Senkus Hotel for a 6 30 dinner and business session led by Dr H D Brown. Other groups meet at homes and churches for reports, elections, and plans.
A sacrificial luncheon hosted by the United Christian Missionary Society will be held at the Church of Christ in Middleport on Friday evening April 17 at 7 30 p m The program features music readings prayers and discussions led by local clergy and lay participants A Busy Bee Class meeting at the Baptist Church is postponed to Friday April 24 at Mrs Randolph Ward Grant Street residence.
Miss Martha Jane Downing of Cynn Wyd near Philadelphia was honored at a gathering hosted by Misses Jane and Nan Fisher and Kathryn Hennessy at the Fisher residence on Corner of S. Second Ave and Garfield St in MIddleport. Eighteen girls attended with games and contests followed by refreshments. Downing returns East Saturday to her home after spending spring vacation with her father Rodney Downing and grandparents Mr and Mrs J B Downing.
Misa Helen Beeson left Wednesday for Washington to spend the rest of the week after visiting home. She was joined in Glouster by Miss Christine Garrison and her mother for the trip. Both Beeson and Garrison teach in the Columbus Schools.
David D Blizzard age 83 died Tuesday evening at his son W C Blizzard’s home in Third Ave. He is survived by the son, two brothers Lewis of Akron and Charles of Tuppers Plains, a sister Mrs Phoebe Lane of Tuppers Plains. Funeral services were held today at 2 PM from the Tuppers Plains Christian Church with Rev Holman officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Otho Powell of Reedsville was fined 200 dollars and costs by Justice of the Peace R. Titus on a charge of possession of untaxed liquor. He was released after paying part of the fine and arranging to pay the balance. Powell was arrested by Deputy Hank Young and State Enforcement Officer Benny Conrath.
MIDDLEPORT It has been learned here that Ralph Sayre former owner and operator of the Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe has sold his restaurant the Sayre Grill located on West Long St in Columbus. Millard Hoover a prominent restaurant man in Columbus made the purchase. Mr and Mrs Sayre recently visited in Middleport with friends. They have made no definite plans for the future.
Rutland High School sends chorus and orchestra participants to the Music Festival in Athens Friday. Chorus members include Iola Lecife Imogene Davis Marvel Spires Virginia Davis Evelyn Hill Edythe Stewart Thelma Snyder Irene Egner Jean Chapman Olive Parker Eileen Edmundson Robert Musser Buryl McLaughlin Raymond Hatfield. Orchestra players Bradford Powell Laurence Anderson Hubert Deem Mildred Miller.
Mrs. Fred Shaw is slightly improved following a serious illness at McMan Hospital in Charleston. If her condition continues to improve she may soon undergo a surgical operation. The Lower Valley Bridge Association of ManF Ferry asked the State FP cct Commission to take over toll bridges at Annneville, Brockport and Bellaire.
The Georgia Democratic executive committee fixed a presidential primary for June 3 after Rooseveltians sought May 5. The move ends an internal dispute over scheduling.
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