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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1939
Page
3
More than 300 Meigs County WPA workers receive 30 day layoff notices under a rule requiring enforced vacations for certified workers on WPA rolls 18 months or longer. About 800 to 900 will remain on WPA rolls. laid off workers may reapply through relief offices and waiting lists.
Harrisonville schools begin Monday August 28 for a nine month term. Dismissals planned for October 27 Southeastern Ohio Teachers Association meetings Thanksgiving on November 23 and 24 and a Christmas break of one week. Scipio High School staff includes Earl Knight superintendent and teachers Knight Pickering Williams Lee Parker Cade Dixon. Downington assigns Nora Jordan as teacher.
John B. Burnell age 70 died Monday at his Pt Pleasant home after a long illness. A Pomeroy native and longtime foreman at several machine and railroad shops, he helped install equipment at a Belle West Virginia salt plant and later led a Pt Pleasant shop. Survived by wife and son, funeral Thursday at 2 PM from his Pt Pleasant residence with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.
MIDDLEPORT Mr and Mrs Edward French active in church work and regular attendees were absent from Sunday evening services. Investigators found their absence due to their clock stopping during an electrical storm when the power went out.
Probate court issued licenses for William Augusta Proctor 24 of Letart Falls and Leona Baker 17 of Letart Falls. A. O. Fitzwater 33 and Missouri Tanner 23 of Middleport. Nathan Crouse 30 of Eureka and Mary Sherritt 21 of Virgil. Jefferson Warner 23 of Petroleum West Virginia and Emma Lucille Jeffers 17 of Pomeroy.
Monkey Run topped Second Ward 22 to 14 at the Junior High field on Tuesday evening. Monkey Run collected 20 hits while Second Ward had 15 hits in a high scoring ball game.
Two night blooming cereus plants produced three blossoms attracting many visitors to the residence of Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Poindexter on S. Third Ave in Middleport last night.
Harold Eastep and Bernice Little announce the birth of their son on Monday. The mother is the former Bernice Little.
Mrs Frank Duckler leaves Harrisonville to enter a Mt. Vernon sanitarium for tuberculosis treatment, seeking care for illness.
Middleport volunteer fire company offers its life saving equipment and first aid boat to Pomeroy for emergencies. Mayor Hartley cites a recent birth save as proof of neighborly cooperation and readiness to respond quickly when needed.
Commander William M. Reifel, retired, lectured at the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce meeting on navy subjects. He explained war games as defense problem practice and outlined boat types and naval roles. Also noted were reports on the World's Poultry Congress and Golgotha show profits.
Travelers marooned by a Sunday night cloudburst in the Greese Branch drainage area near Guysville. The flood damaged gardens and disrupted traffic as locals and visitors recall the incident and resumed weekend activities with family visits and social events around the village.
Kanauga social notes record Mr. and Mrs. Albert Spencer of Columbus spending the weekend with kin and hosting a joint birthday dinner for Mrs. Spencer and her father A W Pullins.
Pomeroy Long Bottom 4-H Club sponsors a program by radio artists Burroughs Trio and Sassy Bill. The event is Tuesday August 22 at 8 o clock in Chester High School auditorium.
The note highlights that dogwood refers to different plants in North America and England, underscoring how common names can create confusion in botany and horticulture.
The marriage of Paul R. Mills and Miss Mary Kathryn Holloway is set for September 3 at Hilltop Church of Christ in Springfield. The Holloway family hosts the announcement, and a reception will follow. Mills is on the art staff of Crowell Publishing Co. in Springfield.
Middleport officials report approval of federal funds for enclosing the High School stadium. Upgrades include reinforced steel and concrete walls, a glassed front, a middle ticket booth, lower concession stand, a central press box with PA and field telephone for play by play. The new scoreboard will be electrically lit and provide instant scoring.
Mr. Wesley Green Agricultural Agent of Meigs County and family returned home Monday after a trip to northern Ohio. In Cleveland they attended the World Poultry Exposition. Kerns Roush of Forest Run spent Monday in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney McKnight of Sherman Texas visited with Mrs. McKnight’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Mees of Anne Street.
Chauncey Ladies Aid Society of the Millfield Methodist Church held its August gathering at the home of Mrs. Velma Wemmer. President Margaret Simpkins led the session with Scripture by Alice Theisen and prayer by Mrs. Devore. Alice Theisen and Margaret Simpkins won True and False Bible contest awards.
Community notes list local residents hosting visitors and attending family gatherings. Highlights include Detroit visitor Mrs Russell Lewis with Dunlevy parents, Conaway reunion at Ross Hocking Camp, Della Johnson returning from Columbus, and others visiting Athens Amesville Pleasanton and Marysville areas.
Chauncey residents Betty Jane Dickinson and Mary Helen Harvey have returned from an extended Detroit visit with Mary Helen's sister Mrs Hazel Madek. Mr and Mrs Alex Madek will spend two weeks in Chauncey with Mary Helen's parents Mr and Mrs Noah S Harvey on Ellis Ave.
The Chauncey Busy Stitchers Club of the 4-H program will meet at Chauncey High School Thursday at 12 30 p m with Lois Devore and Ethel Henry serving as councillors. Members should bring all items made for judging at the meeting.
An advertisement touts Bellans digestive tablets as fast acting and pleasant tasting. It claims one dose relieves indigestion, excess stomach fluids, sour feelings, and headaches, with a money back guarantee. It urges readers to return a bottle if not satisfied.
Funeral services for Mrs Emma Martin 72 widow of Owen Martin were held Tuesday at a Dover church with Rev Lester Stanley officiating. Burial followed at New Marshfield Cemetery. Singers were Juanita Brown Mabel Patton with Flora Spencer on piano. Pallbearers included George Searles Blaine John Bullock Frank Walton Charlie Hiles and Andrew McKinney. Survived by two daughters Della Wicks Chauncey and Bertha Durfee Athens plus a brother and two sisters.
Chauncey WPA playground girls under director Lauretta Shields beat Corning 12 to 10 on Thursday in a softball game. Lineup features Stewart Fair Schoonover Nichols and Shields among others. Next day Chauncey edged Mineral 9 to 6 in a softball matchup.
Rev Robert Lawrence will preach at 7 30 PM in Chauncey M FE Church An important official board meeting follows the service and all board members are urged to attend
Chauncey R Sav age son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Sav age is recovering at his Lexington Avenue home after suffering back injuries when caught by a coal fall in Chauncey Mine 25 several days ago.
Mrs. Edith Mc Daniel will host tonight for the members of her needle club, inviting guests to share work and conversation in a small community gathering.
An all day meeting and basket dinner Sunday August 20 at Morristown Holiness Church honors Rev. B C Browning who has resigned to pursue evangelistic work in Missouri. Rev Hiram Mingus accompanied Browning home from a Holiness camp meeting at Susie Chapel West Virginia.
Southern Ohio WPA announces a regular meeting at the Globe Theater Chauncey on Monday August 21 instead of August 18 Abner Phillips Chauncey president says important business will be discussed all county committee members project committee and secretaries are urged to attend
The Chauncey weekly prayer gathering for Morristown Church takes place Friday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Henston Bailey Run.
Pimples arise on the skin from temporary disturbances or cleansing issues. Use Resinol Ointment nightly to keep medication on pimples and aid healing. Cleanse with Resinol Soap for quicker results. Buy Resinol Ointment and Soap from a druggist or request a free sample by writing to Resinol Dept. 89 Baltimore Md.
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