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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1936
Page
3
Pomeroy civic leaders vow a campaign to obtain compensation from the U S government after Eureka Dam raises the river pool and floods the Sugar Run sewer outlet. Juan Sauvage leads the effort as H D Brown notes four club entertainments starting November 10.
Dana Carpenter of Downington faced a probate court hearing on contributing to the delinquency of his 16 year old daughter Mary Carpenter. Judge S A McCullough reserved decision. Mary had been previously sentenced to the Girls Industrial School at Delaware. Frank Reeves, 67, was sentenced to Dayton Workhouse for one year and $1000 fine. Clinton Hudnall, 29, to Meigs County Jail six months and $50 fine.
Rev R C Ditter and helpers Tracy Goodwin David Clifton Tommie Crow and James Guenth er returned from Chester where they were in camp with 14 Cub Scouts ages 9 to 12. Those in camp were John Kreimbihl Jerry Wise Willard Meier Jack Bauer Lewis Jack Rosenbaum Billie Bowen Dick Rosenbaum Bob Hysell Bob Burkett Milford and George Mowery Norman Spencer and Joe Paul Kimes.
Mrs A R McKinney hosted a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening on S Fourth Ave Middleport. A large number of ladies attended and the guest of honor received many attractive gifts. After a social period light refreshments were served.
Mrs. N C Welch hosted the Fort Gower Chapter of the National Society of the Colonial Dames in Middleport on Tuesday afternoon. The meeting featured readings, a pledge led by Mrs. John Chase, and plans for Fort Gower Day on November 5, with discussions of the Northwest Territory centennial in 1937. A guest concert by Mil dred Fowler highlighted the social hour, followed by a repast for 18 attendees. Miss Maxine Campbell has joined Gambier High School to teach French and Commerce.
Pomeroy and Middleport residents host and visit relatives across Ohio. Miss Dorothy Grossman teaches at Pomeroy High School. Several trips include Cleveland Cincinnati Dayton Athens and Rutland with relatives and friends. The Mary Martha League and Pythian Sisters held gatherings and picnics as locals extend well wishes and travel plans.
Farmers with limited funds face decisions on lime use for crop or pasture land. A soil test guides application rate and area, for example two tons per acre on ten acres from a 20 ton supply. Lime corrects soil conditions rather than instantly boosting yields.
Mrs. W. G. Davis hosted her bridge club Tuesday at the Mary Jane with two tables in play. Guests included Mrs. D. C. Miller and Mrs. Elizbeth Hartinger. Prizes went to Mrs. M. C. Hobart and Mrs. J. B. Dawning.
The Republican Women of Meigs County will meet at the Courthouse Saturday at 2 30 PM. Officers announced the gathering aims to plan the organization of London clubs across the county.
The State of Ohio Athens County sheriff sale lists Lots 94 and 95 in Albany village as auctioned on Monday August 31 1936 at 1 30 PM at the courthouse door. The premises appraised at 250 dollars and cannot be sold for less than two thirds of that amount. Cash in hand day of sale. Charles Stratton Sheriff. A B Wells Attorney.
Mrs. Ella Daniels age 68 died at her daughter Mrs. Ernest Mulford's home in Middleport at 7 30 PM after months of asthma. She leaves three daughters and two sons including Mrs. Mulford Kyger Mrs Dorst Jackson Hobart Daniels Columbus Floyd Daniels Middleport plus grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral service to be held at 4 PM today at the Mulford residence conducted by Rev. Harvey Bolton of Rutland Baptist Church with burial in Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Mrs Mary Durst Rockland visits sister Mrs Wallace Weaver. Mr and Mrs Leonard Howell spend several days with Ed Howell's family. Mrs Florence Hartley returns home after months with son Emmett Hartley in Huntington. Mrs Clara Stowe and Mrs Mollie Pickens New Brighton Pa visit sister Mrs A H Harris. Dr C von Scheele George Luther and Brooks of Jacksonville visit Mrs Kate Wolf. Mrs Mary Donaldson returns home after a month with daughter in Chicago. Goldie Ale spends a week in Pittsburgh with Mr and Mrs Frank Ryan.
Robert Sayre Pomeroy age 16 and Elmer Lindsey age 17 were sentenced by Judge S A McCullough to the Boys Industrial School at Lancaster for attempting to break into a local shop. Both had prior probation with suspended sentences.
Mrs. T Stribling of Pt Pleasant visits sister Mrs Howell who is improving. Mrs Norton stays with Howell. G H Harris and Clara Louise Smith return from Columbus to spend a few days at home. Ruth Humphrey visits Portsmouth then Ohio University to complete five years. Francis Anderson leases a filling station from Inter-Cities Oil Co. Walter Pfiel visits Bristol Tennessee to join wife and daughter. Roy Barnes family motor trip planned to San Antonio Texas. Joan Hamilton visits Nelsonville while Perry and Brooks family host Buckeye Lake guests. Rodney Flowers Akron family visit Middleport. Betty Lou Johnston with father F H Johnston. Frances Willock at Indian Lake. Mrs James White ill at Hamilton Street. Chappelles travel to Athens. McCulloughs return to New Lexington to reside. Fultz family to move from Grave farm Leading Creek to N Second Ave apartment.
Middleport Board of Education met Tuesday with all members present. The board approved routine business and bills, accepted the resignation of G. K. Harris, and employed Miss Jean McMaster to fill the vacancy.
In Hagersville Ontario burglars used explosive liquid to blow open a safe at the British American Oil Company. The blast hurled the safe through the roof, then the thieves waited, recovered 47 dollars, and fled.
POMEROY Mr and Mrs Harold Russell formerly of Meigs County now in Charleston won the Kroger Co salesmanship contest. The cone test allowed wives to compete. Mrs Russell won 25 dollars and a hostess set including an electric toaster. Mr Russell received a gold wrist watch. Mrs Russell, once Miss Phyllis Chase of Pomeroy, also won the bicycle race at Dunbar recently. Citizens spend about 50 000 000 dollars daily on food.
Medical authorities note the kidneys contain about 15 miles of tubules that filter blood. The ad claims Doan's Pills can flush these tubes and relieve symptoms like backache leg pains and swelling, urging readers to consult a pharmacist for relief used for over four decades.
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