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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1935
Page
3
Voters approve a bond issue to fund construction at Midport adding a new building wing including a gym and pool to relieve overcrowding. The project will be located on the Middleport addition and house gym facilities and a stage as part of the planned improvements for the school system.
The report outlines a strong month for automobile sales with near record prospects and a 40 percent target. It notes gains through November and December, hinting at continued improvement in the auto business amid forecasting gains and economic momentum.
The Middleport Ladies Auxiliary to the Feenay Bennett Post American Legion will host its annual Christmas party tonight at the Legion Home on S Fourth Street. Members will exchange gifts and enjoy a social evening.
Entries are arriving for the amateur contest this week with many known performers. Antiquity will send the Buck Children and the Antiquity Hill Billies. Tuesday night features entertainment without prize competition.
Miss Eleanor Roush was surprised at a party hosted by Miss Mary Jane Roush on Locust Street to celebrate her 17th birthday. Fifty five guests attended with Beano as the main game. prizes went to Melissa Hennesy and Marjorie Brown, door prize to Joe Gloeckner, and refreshments were served afterward.
Racine The Home Economics Club of Racine High School hosted a tea for the Freshman Home Economics Class and future members at teacher Mrs Lawrence Roush s home with Sylvia Roush as hostess and Hazel Hildare assisting. Other items note parish club plans and an upcoming Amateur Show at Racine High School.
In Athens Ohio a local advertorial promotes Vendol a triple medicine claimed to ease stomach pain headaches and nerves. The copy asserts users experience sleep and tolerance after taking Vendol with a local pharmacist and physician endorsing the product as nature’s roots remedy.
Toys once shabby are repainted repaired and refurbished by Pomeroy Firemen for Christmas gifts to needy children. Scouts collect the toys and the fire department restores them. the effort aims to provide fresh looking toys though the campaign is nearly complete and may accept more donations.
Pomeroy committee overseeing a 125 acre Chester area camp site visited Sunday. WPA workers will clear land and build a large cabin using logs cut on site. Jed Hartinger says work could start by year’s end with a saw mill moved to the site and lodge, parking and picnic areas planned.
Drew Webster Post American Legion auxiliary urges members to pack Christmas boxes for ex service men at Gallipolis O H E Home and other institutions this Sunday afternoon. Donations may be left this week at Watsons Press Shop on Second Street.
Middleport Garden Club members will hold their Christmas party this evening at the home of Mrs. E. A. Reed. Miss Margaret McBride hosted a Friday gathering with club members and guests on 8S Fifth Ave, with games and refreshments.
The farmers' institute in Chester closed Friday after three sessions with large crowds, especially the Thursday night session. Local groups and residents were noted at various events, including Masons gatherings, visits by relatives, and a town hall child study meeting organized by Mrs. Cranston. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. at the Town Hall.
Only 10 mines were marked for work on Monday in the district. The sites listed include No. 9, No. 69, No. 267, No. 219, No. 107, Ohio No. 1, Poston No. , Carbondale, Black Diamond, and Salem Hollow.
Glouster plans for two new Boy Scout troops move toward chartering. M E Church has formed a troop committee and leadership team and will organize once chartered. Catholic representatives from Rev Father A V Kessler's parish show enthusiasm for a large troop and action soon. The district finance drive will determine district support and expansion.
Dora Eileen McClelland infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn McClelland died at Taylor Ridge home Sunday morning. Coroner confirmed smothering after she woke, was fed, and slept again. Survived by parents sister Edna Elizabeth and grandparents Sam McClelland and Elmer Tippie. Funeral at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ with Rev. G. B. Courtney. Burial Maplewood Cemetery.
Glouster Tomcats 21 Findlay 24 in a close Class A boys basketball game on Glouster’s floor. Coach Carl Bachman’s Findlay squad edged Glouster with stifling defense as both teams struggled to score, leading to a 11-9 halftime margin and a late game shot by G Polen that widened the gap to three points.
Evangelist Sl W Bankes concluded the Trimble series at the West Side Church of Christ Cambridge Sunday night. A large audience heard his closing sermon on Binding of Satan the First Resurrection and the Millennium from Revelation 20. The Trimble Church plans a return visit next October for another series of meetings.
Visitors from Athens including Mr. and Mrs. W. M Bartlett Simon Bartlett and two children, and Mr. and Mrs. C J Bartlett, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cannon in Trimble. Mrs. Sarah Sharp, Cannon's mother in law and Bartlett kin, has been ill for six weeks. Sunday visitors included Mrs. William Jaynes and son and daughter in law Ira Jaynes of Athens.
The Daughters of Veterans will host a Christmas party Tuesday night at the Odd Fellow Hall. Members should bring a 10 cent gift and two or three sandwiches for attendees. A surprise awaits all who attend.
Four people arrested Saturday night on intoxication charges by Marshal Fred Heck pleaded guilty at arraignment before Mayor Wallace. Each was fined $5 plus costs totaling $13.80, with payment arrangements made and release following. Suspects listed include Levi Hammond Derthick Frank Syx Hunterdon Chad Smith Glouster and Ted Searls Derthick.
The Thea Chapter O E S plans a special meeting Tuesday night to install 1936 officers. Past Grand Matron Mrs Laura McGrew will serve as installing officer assisted by two grand officers. Past worthy matrons hostesses and a large attendance are expected with visitors from other chapters welcome.
Glouster Loyal Women's Class gathers at Church of Christ Wednesday evening for officer elections and gift exchanges. All members urged to attend.
Drury Drug Store owners requested closing the state retail liquor agency in Glouster. The agency ceased operations at end of business Saturday night to avoid interfering with the drug store’s regular business. A state liquor department representative will inventory stock and ship it to another location.
Fred Hawk and Mc Leish, former township trustees, in failing health, were taken to Cherrington Hospital Logat last week for observation.
Advertising claims Thorine relieves sore throat and swallowing pain without gargling. It urges rapid internal medicine use with a bold guarantee and suggests purchasing at Cline Drug Store and Quicks Drug Store with a one dollar price and large audience testimonials.
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