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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
2
Middleport approves converting Pythian Park into a public park as a CWA project. One hundred men begin work with 70 at the park and 30 in a new stone quarry to supply rock for road work. Town gains title to the park site and plans a 50 by 100 foot swimming pool and a storm sewer through the ravine.
MIDDLEPORT December 15 Funeral for Mrs John Ruschell who died Wednesday will be held at 1 30 PM Saturday at the Christian Church with Rev Fr Gardner officiating. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery Pomeroy She is survived by husband two brothers Walter Lottridge of Pomeroy and Pearl Lottridge of Iowa a sister Mrs Flora Steffy and a son Leo Ruschell of Cleveland
Revival conducted by Rev. O W Williams concludes Sunday night at the Bradbury Church of Christ in this city. On Tuesday the Middleport male quartet sang. A benefit play and supper is planned at the church Friday night December 22 to aid the church. The Parent Teacher Association meets December 20 at the school. Mrs William Sayre and assistants will serve lunch after a blackface skit The Black Recruit. Mrs William Montgomery learns of her father William Badgley s death at Leading Creek Tuesday Mr and Mrs Leonard Haning move into George Gilmore s Logan house.
Middleport residents report Mrs C A Emmish fractured her right arm after a fall while leaving a car corrected on the toy highway. She and husband Mr Emmish had driven to McArthur and were returning home when the vehicle slipped off the road.
The Middleport Church of Christ hosts a White Gift Christmas program Sunday evening with the Primary Department singing two songs and other music and tableaux. Bible School begins at 9 15 with Rev Fred J Gardner delivering the sermon on Joining Gods Ravens in the morning.
The Will ine Workers Class and B Y P A of Carpenter Baptist Church will hold a Christmas meeting Thursday evening December 21 at 7 30 at the church. The regular Christmas service will be followed by a social hour and community members are invited to attend.
Several residents attended the funeral of Mrs Virginia Smith in Dexter last week. Rev and Mrs T D Zimmerman of Huntington W Va were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs G O Will. Mr and Mrs William Nicholson and Mr and Mrs Seth F Nicholson attended the funeral of Mrs Hattie Gardner near Langsville last Sunday. Lewis Saxton is building a new barn with neighbors assisting at the raising. Dana Eppie and family of Bunker Hill were Sunday evening visitors at the Nicholsons. Paul Winn and friends celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary. Onio Fuel and Gas Company plans to drill for gas on the 8 F Nicholson farm.
Comedy Henrys Wedding staged Thursday at the Masonic Temple Middleport under Feeney Bennett Post auspices. A cast of 125 local talents provided homegrown farce and music, with proceeds to the American Legion for Christmas baskets for needy families and the show to be repeated the following evening.
The Woman's Music Club of Pomeroy plans a Christmas program Sunday December 17 at 4 PM at Peace Evangelical Church. It features vocal and instrumental solos a carol group and a short cantata by the club chorus with a string ensemble from the Music and Study Club of Amesville as guest artists. The Music Club of Middleport is invited and the event is open to the public.
Rutland High School Auditorium hosts the Rutland School Music Department Christmas program Tuesday evening. First Grade songs, Rhythm Band, and “Three Kings of the Orient” perform, followed by choral numbers from Junior and Senior High, with staff and student participants listed.
Mr and Mrs Charles Gilkey of Gallipolis visit son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Pat Thornton on Harrisonville Road. Miss Emma Kessler improving at Mulberry Avenue. Sons of the American Legion plan a party December 19 at the Legion Hall with Maurice Thornton Jr in charge. Pat Thornton returned from Toledo after escorting the Fowley family to friends. Mrs Patrick Lochary is recovering from illness. Miss Helen Emrick of Reedaville visited Thursday.
J H Moulden a Middleport taxi driver was reported improved today after a Thursday crash when his car skidded off the road below Cheshire. He was taken to Holzer Hospital for treatment.
POMEROY December 15 An orchestra recital led by Konrad Scholl was presented during the assembly period at Pomeroy High School. Participants included Donald Jenkinson Philip Harbrecht Rachael Elberfeld Ann Weese Gerald Harding Donald Rosenbaum Daniel Rubin Vera Mae Williams Harry Junior Potts Kathleen Duffy Pat Durst Russell Hayes Dorothy Reibel Olen Goodwin Helen Rhodes and Donald Weed.
Regular six weeks examinations were given today at Pomeroy High School. This marked the last exam period until after the first of next year.
The Pomeroy Church of Christ outlines December events with Rev Kenneth J Reed preaching at 9 30 am on Sunday on a hungry world in the hands of a gracious giver. Christmas hymns to be sung during all services and Jane Praide leading the young people meeting at 6 pm with a 7 pm sermon Jesus the King. Christmas program set for Sunday evening December 24 at 7 pm.
Revival services will begin at the Nazaren Church in Syracuse on January 7, announced today. The preaching will focus on spiritual renewal and community outreach during the weeklong series.
The gatherings led by Rev. C B Clendenen will be open to the general public and held at a community venue, inviting broad participation.
Mrs A G McDade aged 57 died Thursday at her Millwood home West Virginia She is survived by three stepsons Charles A McDade Pittsburgh Ralph K McDade Parkersburg and Kenneth B McDade Millwood and a brother Ward Middleswart Portland Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1 PM from the residence with burial in Letart Cemetery
Highway workers and service department employees were active in Logan reporting hazardous road conditions due to moisture. Crews urged drivers to reduce speed and allow extra stopping distance while maintenance crews treat slick sections.
A misty rain slowed traffic on a winding hill section causing danger and prompting authorities to halt transit as vehicles navigated sharp curves. Rescue crews attended the scene and secured the area for safety.
A modern medicine pitch touts Creomulsion as a powerful Cough or cold remedy. It claims rapid relief and refunds if not satisfactory, positioning it as a trusted druggist option for quick germ fighting protection.
Pomero y and Stewart clash at 8 30 p m in the local gymnasium with a 7 30 p m girls game. Middleport Yellow Jackets start their season at Chester and face Wahama High School Saturday in Middleport.
The Needle and Thimble Club met with Mrs. Fred Thomas and Mrs. Zella Cross for a Christmas party with gift exchanges and refreshments. Mrs. W. F. Harris hosted her bridge club at her South Second Avenue home. Rev. F. I. Gardner led the funeral service for Enos Badgley on Thursday afternoon. T. A. May returned Thursday night after business near Cincinnati. Barbara McAllister is improving after illness. Mrs. A. V. Smith travels to Charleston daily for eye treatment.
White Rose Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen elected officers at Mrs. R. C. McBride home. President Mrs. Devil Kincaid and others named. Next meeting set for Jan 10 at Mrs. Harovid Root's home. Also details on Happy Hustlers Christmas party and local visits. Racine High vs Puppore Plains basketball scheduled for this evening at the high school gym. both girls and boys to play.
Several unemployed men registered in Pomeroy for CWA work on Monday. Mr and Mrs Raymond Follrod visited Parkersburg on Wednesday. Sunday guests at Mr and Mrs Fred Smith included Ralph Parker and family Mrs Asbury Smith and grandson Fred. Mr and Mrs Egar Dorst and Mr and Mrs Raymond Gouch of Gallipolis attended. Rex O'Brien was surprised by friends at his birthday. Mr and Mrs Charles Findling hosted a Saturday evening gathering with refreshments. Ward Sexton 29 of Rutland and Audrey Thompson 21 of Salem Center obtained a marriage license and will wed Christmas Day with Rev H P Bolton officiating.
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