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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1939
Page
6
Meigs County reports 107827.26 in delinquent taxes collected over three years ending 1939. Tax collector Tracy Whaley handled the process as County Auditor George Daniels released figures. 1937 34398.73, 1938 42448.22, 1939 30980.31. Officials plan forced sales next year and negotiate large debts.
Toys of all descriptions and sizes were gathered for a toy matinee at the Meigs Theater. Sponsored by the Women’s Civic Club, the event aids local children at Christmas and will fund gifts for those in need. A committee meeting at the Franz Building on Main St. will plan distribution and baskets.
J E Levacy and Clara Levacy filed a common pleas court suit Tuesday against New Brunswick Fire Insurance Co of New Brunswick NJ seeking six hundred dollars. They allege the company failed to pay fire losses on their farm home and barn outbuildings after a barn fire on April 11 1939 and refused settlement.
Middleport volunteers in the standard course reviewed high points of the Red Cross First Aid Class last night. Instructor A. W. Hoover will lead the continuing class next week for the advanced course.
Middleport report: Mr and Mrs George Daniels and their sons of Columbus and Mrs Robert Starkey of Detroit travel for the death of their brother in law Dr C A Poindexter. They will stay until after the Thursday funeral. Poindexter’s brother Lt Col Tom Daniels of Ft Monmouth N J cannot attend.
Loyal Berean Class of the Church of Christ held a Christmas party for 32 members in the church dining room with Mrs. Don McMillin leading devotions. Gifts were distributed under the tree and new friends were drawn for 194? Next week the class plans another party for members and families. Mrs. Robert McElhinney hosted the Loyal Pals Class at her S Third Ave home for a Christmas meeting with a tree and pine decor. Mrs. Wick Crow led devotionals and plans were made to send a box to the Cleveland Children's Home. refreshments were served by Mrs. McElhinney and Miss Nina Russell.
The annual party after the lodge meeting was held at Temple Hall. Gifts were exchanged under a lighted tree and refreshments served. Mrs Emma Sisson baked a large cake enjoyed by members before card games. Popcorn was served by several members including Mrs William Lowe Mrs Homer Jones Mrs William Auther son and Mrs Lewis Burford.
Members of the World Wide Guild of the First Baptist Church held a Christmas party Monday evening at Mrs. Wesley Ely’s home. A covered dish supper began the evening followed by a devotional led by Mrs. Paul Smart and a business session supervised by Miss Vivienne Knopp. Gifts were exchanged and games played with Mrs. L. O. Grant and Miss Virginia Mayes winning. Decorations brightened the 13 attendees. Electric lights on seashore pianos are said to counteract damp salt air effects.
Madge Graham returns to Sag Harbor farm after the blackmail plot against her husband Dicky collapses. Niece Mary reveals Princess Olina, a harpist and royal guest, seeks a small role in Mary’s play and may press to summon a full preassignment rehearsal. Madge fears being kept from the stage and contemplates drastic action.
Pomeroy Panthers edged Coolville 18 to 14 on their home floor in a tightly contested game. Halbrecht and McKenzie led Pomeroy while Cole kept Coolville close, as officials kept a tight rein in a defensive battle.
Taylor Ridge announces a Church of Christ Night this Thursday. Local families report guests visiting from Chillicothe Jacksonville Shelbyville Millfield Glouster Lancaster Bishopville and surrounding areas. Estimates show about 27 million tons of steel in Manhattan borough buildings bridges and transport equipment.
Adele Garrison depicts a tangled plot where Noel’s father in law schemes with his former flame and daughter to undermine a rehearsal and push Noel toward a marriage plan. The narrator suspects a hidden conspiracy to remove a key actor from the production and reveal secrets via intimate confidences.
Harrisonville residents Frederick A. Dixon and wife invite friends and relatives to an open house for Henry A. Dixon Meigs County's last surviving Civil War veteran. The event marks his 95th birthday, held on December 14, with hours 2 to 4 on Sunday.
Tokyo citizens will be asked to contribute to a monument honoring Japan’s war dead from the China War and Manchukuo border clashes. The monument will be placed near Yasukuni Shrine, home to enshrined spirits of those who died in action.
Middleport village clerk C. P. Bradbury explained how a $3,339 county tax allotment is distributed. $2,720 funds bond retirement, $63 goes to street assessment, $73 to sewer assessments, leaving $844 for county apportionment. Of that, $556 covers election expenses and $204 the Meigs Health Fund, leaving $82.47 for general fund items including street lights water rentals and six months of police salaries.
Mrs. Jacob Elberfeld hosted the Shakespeare Club at Mulberry Ave with a business session led by Miss Lydia Ebersbach and a Christmas carol program around a lighted tree. Gift exchange followed. next meeting set for Jan 2 at Mrs. Warren Bright’s home.
County Auditor George Daniels urges early dog tag shopping with tags to go on sale December 15 at the auditor's office. He says this avoids the year end rush and helps weary shoppers decide what to get their dogs for Christmas.
Emmett Shuler was elected to lead the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity in Middleport for the coming year. Other officers include Charles Murray vice president Paul Davis secretary Robert Haggerty treasurer Richard Chambers sergeant at arms Charles Pickens master of ceremonies Lewis Koehler inner guard and Olan Goodwin outer guard. The group supports a Milk Fund for under privileged children as part of its Christmas charity program.
Alfred Brief reports social and personal notes from Glouster and nearby areas. Entries include visits by Alfred Morris and family, several attending a farmers institute in Tup perm Plains, and relatives gathering for a birthday event at Harry Guthrie's home. Additional items mention illness and hospital stays, moves to new homes, and travel to Columbus.
The Women's Music Club Chorus will hold a Saturday rehearsal at Heath Methodist Church at seven o'clock to prepare for the 3 30 p m Christmas vesper. The program includes familiar carols and international numbers with a white vestment procession. Mrs C M Hennesy presides at the organ, Mrs bri J Heiner Rutland will recite the Christmas Story, and a duet by Mrs C P Bradbury and Mrs Cedric Clark features a melodone and piano. Mrs Gordon Harris is the accompanist and Mrs Willis Aleshire directs.
Minnie Cottrill of Vintville visited schoolmate Ardath Pierce on Thursday night. Local students attended the dedication of the Vinton County Courthouse after noon Wednesday. Vinton Township girls won 26 to 14. boys lost 18 to 24 in opening basketball game at Vinton Township Auditorium. Referee Homer Wells from Wilkesville. Next: Vinton Township vs Hamden at Hamden Friday. Grange met. next meeting December 23 with Christmas program. Garden Club had 27 members with guests from Rutland and Middleport. Jan. 3 meeting at Mrs. Carl Cottrill. Families visited relatives and attended church events. Rev. Orr spoke at U. B. Church.
Middleport bowling team defeats Vince's squad by 149 pins on Monday evening. Local lineup includes Charles McMaster Milton Hamilton Leroy Parsotti Wick Crow Marshal Mec Cuen and Russell Smith.
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