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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1940

Page

2

Meigs County Poultry Men Tour Northeastern Ohio Auctions

Nineteen Meigs County poultry producers and four vocational agriculture students attended a cooperative egg marketing tour in northeastern Ohio. County Agent C F E Blakeslee and OSU poultry specialist R E Cray accompanied the group, which visited Wooster and reflected a belief that quality eggs are essential for cooperative marketing.

Athens Athen Meigs County Ohio Pomeroy Riley Pigott W. A. Hawley C. E. Myers Warren Pickens Norman Rose Wallace Damewood W. C. Harmon E. C. Bryan J. L. Spencer William A. Carnanan Otto Hensley Clifford Morris Lawrence Barton Rutland Calvin Epple Harrisonville Alonzo Norris Racine Marvin Tuttle Chester C. F Gallia Hocking Pike Northeast Ohio Poultry Association Columbiana Southeastern Ohio Berry

Driverless Car Journeys 500 Feet On Lincol Hill

A driverless car owned by Mr. and Mrs. Glenroy Ewing rolled about 500 feet down a hillside on Lincoln Hill. Mrs. Ewing, who had parked the car, was unable to stop it and suffered a sprained ankle when it toppled over. The incident drew attendees from Gallia, Hocking, and Pike counties among others.

Pomeroy Glenroy Ewing Lincoln Hill

How To Sleep And Kidney Health Tips

Sleep tips suggest holding eyes open to induce sleep, then warn of heaviness and eventual falling asleep. Notes on disrupted sleep from kidney issues, urging hydration with soft water and a kidney laxative available at Cline Pharmacy with a 24 cent back in 24 hours promise.

Cline Pharmacy Adr

Middleport Fraternity Elects Officers

The Phi Delta Kappa fraternity in Middleport elected Richard Chambers president succeeding Emmett Shuler. Curtis Jenkinson became vice president with Wayne Gibbons as secretary and Emmett Shuler as treasurer. Other officers include Charles Murray master of ceremonies Ralph Graves sergeant at arms Charles Pickens inner guard William Wolfe outer guard. Installation is planned for January.

Middleport Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Richard Chambers Emmett Shuler Curtis Jenkinson Wayne Gibbons Charles Murray Ralph Graves Charles Pickens William Wolfe

Christmas Party of Whatsoever Class at First Presbyterian

Miss Anna Weed will give a Christmas legend and Miss Louise Drake will sing carols at the Whatsoever Class Christmas party of the First Presbyterian Church this evening. Group carol singing and a gift exchange add to the gaiety. Hostesses include Mrs. W. H. Juhling and Mrs. John Dillard.

Middleport Anna Weed Louise Drake First Presbyterian Church W. H. Juhling John Dillard A. A. Dillard Charles Shumaker J. K Smith

Meigs Welfare Council hears state worker

Pomeroy H W Morgenthaler of the Ohio Department of Public Welfare spoke at the Meigs County Advisory Council on Welfare meeting at the Children's Home. He said public assistance cannot remain on an emergency basis and noted 42 emergency relief bills in Ohio over 10 years. Michael Krider of Athens added brief remarks. About 25 organizations attended. Dinner preceded the business session with music from local performers.

Pomeroy H. W. Morgenthaler Division of Public Assistance Ohio Department of Public Welfare Columbus Advisory Council Meigs County Morgenthaler Ohio Michael Krider Athens Geneva Humphreys Avon Jones Faye Donovan Clinton Donovan Edith Kerns Ralph Jones Edna Mae Napper Egnor Ada Morris Donald Detsing Floyd Mees

Meigs County Seals Fund Reaches 1940 Goal in Sale Plan

Meigs County Health League announces a Christmas seal drive met its five hundred dollar goal. Treasurer Miss Frieda Faehnle reports 2,226 letters mailed November 25 with about 1,000 letters returned with stamps or payments. Reminder notices will be sent and plans for 1941 include measles tuberculosis skin tests for county school children starting with upper high school and first grade classes.

Pomeroy Meigs County Health League Frieda Faehnle Meigs Meigs County

Woman Files Warrant Charging Assault

A warrant for the arrest of Tommy McKay was sworn out by Beatrice Snodgrass alleging severe beatings at his home and later at a local store. The incident reportedly occurred last night. Snodgrass is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Stewart.

Middleport Tommy McKay Beatrice Snodgrass Snodgrass Erma McKay McKay Guy Stewart S. Second Ave

Local Health Updates In Middleport Area

Donna Kitchen of 2nd Ave ill with pneumonia shows slight improvement. James Stevens, who suffered a heart attack, is improving at home on 8th Ave. James Sauders remains seriously ill. Maude Cooper of Columbus, recently hospitalized for a heart ailment, has returned home with sister Jank Vroman assisting.

Middleport Donna Kitchen Howard Kitchen S. Second Ave James Stevens Third Ave James Sauders Maude Cooper Columbus Jank Vroman

Racine Garden Club Christmas Party At Watson Home

Racine Garden Club hosted its annual Christmas party at Mr. and Mrs. Owen Watsons Racine Road on Wednesday evening. A shepherd greeted guests and a garage stable scene depicted Joseph and Mary with the Christ Child. Thirty five members and guests enjoyed a three course dinner and a Christmas program with carols and readings.

Racine Racine Garden Club Owen Watson Racine Road Watson Billie Joe Spencer Joseph and Mary Mary Jean Watson Emma Jane Jiiden Holdiday Fred Shumway Maxine Philson Fern Gaul B. M. Tyree Maxine Wingett Clark Jiiden Sidney Fadely Lurlyne Edmonds George Simpson Walter R. McCarley Gomer Lewis Mary Hite Gore Henry Curtis Fred Bell Harry Curtis Clark Jividen Emma Jane Emma Jividen Grace Jividen Minersville William Stewart Sibyl Miles Clara Laughlin Charles Spencer Billy Joe Ben Philson Ernest Wingett Alf Cooper

Pomeroy Daughters of Rebecca Club Hosts Holiday Party

Miss Marie Beards hosted the Daughters of Rebecca at her E Main Street home with assistances Mrs. Raymond Brown and Mrs Clyde Brown. Members exchanged gifts, heard a reading, and awarded prizes to Emna and Lucille Duckworth and Lulu Dodson. Refreshments closed the gathering.

Ollie Conde Returns To Army Camp

Ollie Conde, a local youth who joined the United States Army six months ago, returned to Fort Bragg North Carolina after a 10 day emergency furlough granted due to his mother Mrs August Conde being seriously ill. His brother Eddie Conde currently serves near Savannah Georgia as a cook and has earned two promotions to private first class and corporal.

Pomeroy Ollie Conde United States Army Fort Bragg N. C August Conde Ollie Eddie Conde Eddie Savannah

Licensed to Marry Pomeroy in Letart Falls

Probate court records show Silverton Russell DeVault 31 and Nellie Josephine Donahue 22 both of Letart Falls have secured a marriage license.

Pomeroy Silverton Russell DeVault Nellie Josephine Donahue Letart Falls

Woman's Society Holds Monthly Meeting at Simpson Methodist

The Woman's Society of Christ with service at Simpson Methodist Church held its monthly meeting. A 6 o'clock supper was served by Circle No. 2 before the session. Mrs. C. E. W. Downie directed the program with assistance from Norman Foss and several members. A song was performed and Christmas slides shown.

Band Boosters to meet after PTA with guest speaker

Following the PTA meeting Friday evening a called Band Boosters meeting will discuss plans for the Sample Faith event in January. Mrs. L. J. Heiner, guest speaker at the PTA, will present a Christmas reading aligned with the holiday program.

Middleport PTA Paul Smart Boosters L. J. Heiner

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