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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1939

Page

3

Bradbury Church to stage The Doo Funny Family at Dexter

Bradbury Church of Christ presents The Doo Funny Family at Dexter Church of Christ Friday April 28 at eight. Refreshments will be sold and musical numbers and readings featured. Proceeds benefit Dexter church fund with prior Bradbury performance on March 17 well received. Cast includes Mary Waugh Annabel Russell Betty Archer Russell Gibbs Paul Johnson Winifred Hendrix Reena Autherson Herman Carsey Marcella Russell Clarice Gibbs and Ada Gibbs directed by Mrs Celia Keffer.

Bradbury Reena Autherson Herman Carsey Marcella Russell Clarice Gibbs Ada Gibbs Celia Keffer

Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Pep and Strength

A newspaper ad touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a tonic for fatigue weak digestion and loss of appetite. It claims the product improves digestion increases gastric juice and restores energy with testimonials from Charles Endenroeville about better sleep and strength after use.

Dr. Pierce Charles Endenroeville

WPA to Compile Pomeroy Birth and Death Card Index

Preparation of a card index to Pomeroy birth and death records begun at the Town Hall on Wednesday by two WPA workers. A similar project was started recently in Middleport.

Town Hall WPA Middleport

Pomeroy Salt and Cinder Club Met at Y W C A

Members of the Pomeroy Salt and Cinder Club of Columbus were entertained this afternoon at the Y W C A with a one o'clock luncheon. Mrs Ruth Evans was hostess for the event. The club consists of women whose former home was Pomeroy Bend and who now reside in Columbus.

Pomeroy Salt and Cinder Club of Columbus Ruth Evans Ruth Rowley Salt and Cinder Club Pomeroy Bend

Large Crowd Hears Recital in Pomeroy

A Wednesday recital drew many music lovers as Mrs. Helen Zeiher and Miss Margueret Meier, with instructor Marguerite Neekamp, performed a varied program including German, Italian, and English songs. Proceeds from a silver offering benefitted the Pomeroy Music Club.

Miss Meier J. L. Molloy Charles W. Cadman James P. Dun Frederic H. Cowen Neekamp-Stein Zeiher Pomeroy Music Club

Open Season Kicks Off With OVBA Games Sunday

Opening OVBA games set for Sunday April 30 feature Leon at Racine Middleport at Hartford Point and Pleasant at Gallipolis in three contests to start the season.

Pomeroy Ohio Valley Baseball Association Leon Racine Middleport Hartford Point Pleasant Gallipolis

Middleport Honor Roll announced across classes

Sixteen seniors from Middleport High School earned honor roll honors as published by the school paper Activity at the end of the six weeks. Sophomores had 15 names, juniors led with four boys, and freshmen had one recipient Ernest Fraser, with full lists for freshmen sophomores juniors and seniors.

Middleport Middleport High School Ernest Fraser Janet Dillard Barbara Hackett Mary A. Smith Lois Bailey Artamae Baker Jean Bennett Bill Diles Ruth Hamilton Betty Hartinger Catherine Hennesy Freddie Houdashelt Thelma Howard June Hysell Nellie Lewis Sylvia Mayer Esther Michl Marjorie Miller Robert Tompkins Maxine Bennett Alan Bradford Easter Ewing Gene Harris Faye Hysell Evelyn Knopp Betty Koehler Virginia Mayes James Rickman Robert Rothrock Dorothy Stewart Effie Mae Jane Owen Dorothy Searls Marcia Singer Wanda Thomas Nancy Williams Dorothy Ashley Patricia de Vol Nan Fisher John Fisher Dorothy French Anna Glaze Bertha Hoffman Miriam Kauff Ann Kelly Donna Maguire Billy Mayes Margaret Milhoan Allyn Rothrock Lois Ann Roush Eileen Saxton Bernice Searles Patricia Sherman Betty Snyder Ruth Taylor Opal Turner Marcella Walburn Rowena Warren

Middleport Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Announcements

George Wells of Leading Creek visited with Mrs Wells while her parents the Stephenson s recover from influenza. The Stephensons hosted Louise and Will Pearce and Melvin Harbarger. Announced marriage of Mary Fenton Hardway to George A Wilson at Pt Pleasant Episcopal Church. Garden Club figures attended district conference in Pomeroy and Lima meetings followed.

George Wells Leading Creek Wells Robert Stephenson Stephensons Stephenson Louise Pearce Will Pearce Nelsonville Melvin Harbarger Logan Roy Barnes Parkersburg Parkersburg High School J. H. Grate Tewksbury Jackson Joe Schaefer Racine Ward Blanche Ballantine Kelvinator Schaefer Mary Fenton Hardway George A. Wilson Episcopal Church Pt. Pleasant B. C. Hardway Charleston Wilson Pat Wilson Beech Hill W. Va Wilsons Middleport New York Central Railway M. G. Brown Chillicothe

Pleads Not Guilty To Shooting Charge

Oliver Linkenhoker, arrested Tuesday on a charge of shooting with intent to wound, pleaded not guilty in Justice of Peace P L Peoples court. His brother in law George Brown said Linkenhoker fired a double barreled shotgun at him. Brown was hit but not penetrated. Linkenhoker was bound over to the grand jury with a $200 bond and released after posting.

Pomeroy Oliver Linkenhoker Court of Justice of Peace P. L. Peoples Linkenhoker George Brown Brown Justice Peoples Grand Jury

Pomeroy Social Notes Marriage in Belle and Local Events

The marriage of Arthur T. Thomas and Miss Thelma A. Young of Belle WV was solemnized Sunday April 23. Thomas works at E I Du Pont in Belle and runs a Belle radio shop. A Father and Son banquet will be held May 9 at Simpson M E Church by the Simpson Brotherhood. Norma Goodwin has returned home from Holzer Hospital after treatment. Russell Reuter leaves for Tipton Indiana to visit his brother Paul.

Arthur T. Thomas Thelma A. Young Belle W. Va Thomas E. I. du Pont de Nemours Company Mr. Thomas John F. Thomas Rutland Simpson M. E Simpson Brotherhood Brotherhood J. E. Mahoney Mahoney Norma Goodwin Holzer Hospital Second St Russell Reuter Tipton, In Paul Reuter

Ministers of Meigs County Meet at Bradbury Church

The ministers from Meigs County will hold the regular monthly meeting at the Bradbury Church of Christ on Monday May 1 at 10 a m. This will be the last meeting of the year until September. Ladies of the church will serve dinner at noon.

Bradbury Meigs County Bradbury Church

M H S Alumni Schedule Annual Dinner Dance in May

The M H S Alumni Association executive committee met at Mrs. M L French’s home to plan the annual dinner and dance set for the Monday before Memorial Day May 29. Gene Grate resigned as president and Mrs. French will lead the event with help from others. The group also announced a motion picture engagement at Temple Theatre May 12 and 13 with ticket sales starting soon.

Middleport M.H.S. Alumni Association M. L. French Gene Grate Columbus Adolphe Menjou Temple Theatre Pearl Reynolds M. A. White Bess Sanborn Nan Moore David Jenkins Elizabeth Fisher Kathleen Brown Virginia Karr Philip Joachim, Jr R. A. Miller C. M. Hennesy J. E. Harley Lucille Dutton Pauline Maag Josephine Emmish R. E. McKay Steve Cope Dorothy Sauer Virginia Fisher O. P. Klein Willis Aleshire Mary E. Hennesy Gordon Harris PTA

Naturalization Petition Filed by Two Meigs County Residents

Two Meigs County residents James Borgan of Chester Township and Hugo Kapteina of Pom eroy filed naturalization petitions on a Wednesday. They were examined by Pat McHugh of Cincinnati. Within 90 days they will be examined by Judge Co E Peoples. The naturalization procedure proceeds through the clerk of courts and is uncommon in this locality.

Pomeroy Natece Meigs County James Borgan Chester Township Hugo Kapteina Pat McHugh Cincinnati Co. E. Peoples Jone

Girl Scouts Troop Meeting Highlights Sales Leader Named

At the Troop 1 meeting Gladys Lu Felden sold the greatest number of polish cloths in a recent campaign. Captain Pearl Reynolds led songs and Rosanna Barker and Norvine Egner shared pet stories. A skating party at Rutland is planned with a 1 15 o'clock library gathering Saturday.

Middleport Troop 1 Girl Scouts of America Gladys Lu Felden Pearl Reynolds Rosanna Barker Bumblebee Norvine Egner Daisy Rutland

Tracy Announces Candidacy for Pomeroy Police Chief

POMEROY Ohio Tracy A. O. Tracy former Meigs County sheriff announces his run for Pomeroy Police Chief. He is the second candidate, with incumbent Walter Wolfe also seeking reelection. Tracy is a Republican who has held various village and county government posts.

Pomeroy A. O. Tracy Meigs County Walter Wolfe Tracy

Happy Hustlers Hold Meeting at Racine Church

The Happy Hustlers of Racine M. E. Church met at Mrs. Owen Watsons home on Friday evening with members and guests listed. President Mrs. Hazel Cleland led the business session followed by games and awards for Mayme Mallory Flora Stewart and Jessie Neigler.

Racine M. E Owen Watson Albert Paynter Ruth Tucker Sibyl Miles George Simpson Ross Norris Edith Spencer Miles Cross Jessie Neigler Mayme Mallory Charles Stephenson Hazel Cleland Flora Stewart Emma _ Jiiden Marian Simpson Frank Gaul

Burgesses Welcome 11-Pound Son in Gore

Mr and Mrs Mark Burgess of Gore announce the birth of an 11 pound son delivered Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Mark Burgess Sr Gore is named as a grandparent.

Logan Mark Burgess Gore

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dexter Women's New Rathburn Bendvue Theater Jennings Women's Civic Club Bendvue Women’s Civic Club J. E. Willock Mulberry Ave Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants Association Pomeroy Street Department Sugar Run Naylor Kerr Lincoln Hill Monkey Run Coalport McMasters Pomeroy Salt and Cinder Club Hite Dimities Srey Children's Oxfords Middleport Social Notes Entertains Club Garen Stansbury Southeast District of Garden Clubs Mary Jane Dorothy Biddle Arthur Johnson New York City Garden Club D. B. Hartinger Ewings Pomeroy Ohio Pomeroy Social Notes Girl Scouts Happy Hustlers Washington New York Cincinnati Ly Louisville Memphis New Orleans Baltimore & Ohio H. J.hyselle S. Farmer, Prop Middleport, Ohio Iea Athens Fred R. Beasley
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