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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1935
Page
3
The notice concerns a county level sharing arrangement in its initial phase. Officials outline the framework and public access implications while inviting comment or participation from residents and local entities.
Mrs Matthews Mrs Schrimts and a group of friends attended a Rand party hosted by McNaughton the CC Bailey Harold T Wilson Sanborn Evelyn Wiseman Ray Underwood and the latter’s mother Tuesday at South Third The event included bingo prizes and door gifts with a social tone throughout the evening
Meigs County farmers received the first corn hog payments for 1935. One hundred twenty five checks totaling 5187 dollars were distributed to contract signers by Lewis E. Stevens, treasurer of the Meigs County Hog Control Association.
POMEROY Approximately 25000 will be distributed to depositors of the Meigs County Savings and Loan Company soon in the first 10 percent payment by the local association. A. P. Kerr liquidating agent said the state took over the institution Sept 13 1934 affecting 1322 depositors. Checks expected ready by Aug 15. Expenditures and dividend funds managed without foreclosures. Over 150 permanent claims certificates remain uncalled for. Depositors must present certificates to be eligible.
One hundred fifty 4-H Club members from Meigs and Lawrence Counties will attend a weeklong camp starting Monday at Little Raccoon Creek in Jackson County. Nine Meigs leaders and at least six instructors accompany the group, including Virginia Johnson and Garen Roush.
Meigs County old age pension office awaits permanent administrator as the provisional term of George Childs ends. Mrs. Lillian Durst of Pomeroy is popularly expected to be appointed by the state pension bureau, with four candidates certified after Civil Service exams.
Middleport notes list Ruth Ents minger visiting her uncle and aunt in Langsville. Langsville visitors include Otto Larrick from Columbus, formerly at Hudson railroad shops. Stansbury party, with C W Stansbury patient in Huntington hospital, travels. Lenore Giles and others from Hudson Street visit Columbus and Chicago trips. Charles Allensworth and Donald Matthews go to Columbus for several days. Mrs Rairden of Toledo visits Welch family in Middleport en route to Columbia University. Mrs Fultz in Chicago visiting Hoffman family. J R Stewart heads to Mingo Junction for the week. RACINE briefs include Fadley family visiting Point Pleasant W Va, and trips to Athens County and Springeid.
Pomeroy Meigs County nursery teachers will attend a Columbus training course in August. Seven FERA nurseries at Reedsy and Middleport will close for fall reopening. A farewell party honors Rev Kenneth J. Reed and Mrs Reed as they depart for Lowell Ohio. An ice cream social supports Hemlock Grove camp fund. A Wolf Pen 4-H bingo night and a Pomeroy church dinner are noted. Parents announce birth of daughter in Middleport with Effie Mae Stewart link to former residents.
The Baptist Missionary Society will host an ice cream social on Saturday Aug 3 with the Baptist Band expected to perform. Visitors arrive in Racine include Mr and Mrs WT Ellis and daughter Anna and Miss Marion Anson from Lockport NY to spend a week with friends. Helen and Art Banks and Ed Jenkins from Whitesburg KY visit at Harry Roush's home.
Local residents attend a Crooksville tent meeting and visit relatives across Ohio. The list includes George Hite Melba Emrich Bobby Emrich Jean Stoffer and Rev and Mrs Hardin in Crooksville. Weekend visits span Columbus Athens Pom eroy Racine Proctorville Glouster and other towns.
A Bates Church Sunday afternoon session includes Sunday School and a business meeting with Rev. Ray Huff in attendance. Prayer meetings are planned for Thursday nights at 7 o'clock until new officers take positions in September.
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