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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1936

Page

3

Relief burdens Meigs County as mines close

Meigs County relief offices move to Wolfe Main St after mine closures hit 600 plus families. Clarence Chapman notes increasing relief cases as mines Syracuse Blue Diamond Cliff and Red Bird pause production and unemployed miners rely on county aid.

Meiga County Wolfe Main St Wolfe Yding Henry Corradini Meigs County Clarence Chapman Syracuse Chapman Ding On

Hobby Pays POMEROY Stamp Collecting as Hobby and Investment

John Chase of Wehe Terrace for forty years has built a stamp collection, valuing it as a pleasant hobby with an investment angle. His son Allen, based in Washington, D. C., buys a set from each new edition, and rare editions rise in value once supply runs out.

Births Exceed Deaths In Month Of March In Pomeroy

Eight births and one death were recorded in Pomeroy during March according to Village clerk Alvin Norris. Births include Mary Edna Hilligas Jerry Raymond Pullins John William Feiger and others. Death: Briget McGucken.

Pomeroy Alvin Norris Mary Edna Hilligas Harold F. Hilligas Jerry Raymond Pullins Raymond E. Pullins John William Feiger John Philip Feiger Fred White Raymond Eugene Quillen Charles Quillen

Pomeroy Social and Personal Notes Update

Local social rounds report entertainments at M D Hartinger home on E Main St and Mrs Frank Beuscher hosting the Friendship Class at her home. Ladies Auxiliary Grace Episcopal and Presbyterian Missionary Society meet. Rosalind Fabersbach returns to Ann Arbor. Edward Ebersbach improving in Holzer Hospital. Ox ford Group events draw Lincoln Hill residents to Deshler-Wallick Hotel. Judge Peoples orders certification in Pearl Deem case. Edgar Morris returns to courthouse duties after illness. Manchukuo bans child marriages.

Pomeroy M. D. Hartinger Pomeroy Contract Club E. Main St Frank Beuscher Friendship Forest Run Methodist Episcopal Church Presbyterian Missionary Society George Kreitler Mulberry Ave Ladies Auxiliary Grace Episcopal Church

College Choir Well Received In Middleport

The Ohio University Choir of over 50 members directed by Prof. C. C. Robinson performed Thursday at the Presbyterian Church in Middleport. The concert, sponsored by the Woman's Music Club, featured violin soloist Prof. Bennett Shimpf and pianist Mrs. C. Robinson. Jean McKay, a Middleport senior and choir member since freshman year, was highlighted.

Middleport Presbyterian Church Ohio University Choir C. C. Robinson Ohio University Woman's Music Club of Robinson Bennett Shimpf Mary Funice Hennesy Sybil McCoy Mellissa Hennesy Jean Swearingen Carla Clark Barbara Stout

Grace Episcopal Church Women Name Churchwomen's Club

Grace Episcopal Church young women chose Churchwomen's Club as the group name at a Wednesday meeting at the parish home. Hosts Mrs. George Edward Nye and Mrs. Roy McCullough led the second gathering with future plans including a May 30 bridge party at the parish house. Betty and Dorothy Ward to host May 14. Passengers flying to the Pacific coast often see three sunsets within an hour crossing Nevada mountains.

Pomeroy Churchwomen's Club Grace Episcopal Church George Edward Nye Roy McCullough Betty Dorothy Ward Pacific Coast Nevada

Middleport Social Personal Mention

Middleport brief notes list Mr. and Mrs. J Curtis visiting Columbus then home. Miss Flossie Frecker improves at Grant Street after resigning teaching duties for health. Harold Rusk, Valparaiso alumnus, ill but improving at his mother’s Vine Street home. will soon work on the Great Lakes. Worley Howell ill with influenza. Mrs Billy Horden visits Charleston. Miss Sybil McCoy visits Glouster to see relatives. Needle and Thimble Club met with Mrs Everett Davia on Railroad Street. Mrs William Bradford recovering after illness.

Middleport Columbus Flossie Frecker Grant St Harold Rusk Valparaiso Vine St Worley Howell Billy Horden Charleston Sybil McCoy Glouster W. R. Drury Needle and Thimble Club Everett Davia Railroad St William Bradford

Two Story Duplex Under Construction at Buckeye Lake

C L Brooks at Buckeye Lake this week supervising a two story duplex near the Yacht Club. The building will hold two four room apartments with a bath. The Brooks family will spend summers there with relatives from Columbus also in residence.

Middleport C. L. Brooks Buckeye Lake

Roush Dies at Home in Mason City

H. C. Roush aged 78 died Wednesday morning at his Mason City home from heart disease and age related infirmities. He lived alone most of his life in Mason City. Survived by son L. C. Roush of Kaylong West Virginia, brothers J. N. Roush and Earl Roush, sister Mrs. William Gray, and 11 grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at White Church near New Haven.

Ill White Church New Haven

GOP Women To Meet In Meigs County Saturday

An important meeting of the Meigs County Women's Republican Club will be held Saturday at 1 30 PM at the residence of Mrs Florence Smith on Butternut Ave All members urged to attend and all Republican women invited. From 1493 to 1933 silver production in the western hemisphere exceeded 6 5 billion dollars in value.

Isaac L. Mitchell Tate L. Owens Frank P. Phillips Henry Calentine George S. Preston Sarah C. Hatch Sarah Jones Ate James M. Brookins Harrison Tippie Emma J. Munn M. Johnson Pons Frank Pomeroy Meigs County Women's Republican Club Florence Smith Butternut Ave Western Hemisphere

Ammonia Gas Stains Woodwork Brown Attractively

Using ammonia gas, woodworkers can achieve a rich brown stain on wood surfaces. The chemical treatment alters surface color, producing a durable and even finish favored for cabinetry and trim.

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