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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1936

Page

2

Columbus Central Invades Pomeroy Panthers Friday

The Columbus Central Pirates travel to face the Pomeroy Panthers Friday night after posting two wins this season. The Panthers opened with a victory over Mountain State Business College as both teams feature tall rosters with several players over six feet. Central beat Pomeroy last season.

Pomeroy Columbus Central Pirates Pomeroy Panthers Pirates Panthers Mountain State Business College Bob Benmert Boyd Owen Jim Bowshier Blaine Courtright Calvin Evans Central

Play Delayed Spencer's Convention Postponed to New Year's Night

The play Spencer's Convention a 19 character comedy was postponed from Monday to New Year's Night at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church at 8 o'clock.

Middleport Mt. Moriah Baptist Church

Christmas Party Of Theodorus Council Held In Martin Hotel

The Past Councillors of Theodorus Council Daughters of America held their annual Christmas party Tuesday at the New Martin Hotel with a three course turkey dinner for thirty four. Officers were elected including President Alice Spencer and Treasurer Ethel Smith. A prize box went to Mrs. Blanch Roller, and a yellow chrysanthemum basket honored Cora Beegle for service. Bingo crowned winners during the social hour as members exchanged gifts and prepared for January’s meeting at Mrs. Bertha Radford’s home.

Pomeroy Theodorus Council Daughters of America New Martin Hotel Alice Spencer Thelma Dill Ethel Smith Nancy Walker Bessie Grueser Sentinel Mable Wolf Luella Durst Blanch Roller Cora Beegle Bertha Radford Ruby Erb Bertha McKenzie Elizabeth Durst Theria Hood Fannie McNamee Cora Beegie Mable Beards Margaret White Edith Ament Elizabeth Darat Laura Bishop Elizabeth Campbell Frances Grlflin Addie Grueser Margaret Beidenabel Edna Reibel Mary Heines Lottie Cohen Mabie Wolf Marcia DeLay Opal Beards Grace Stace Thelma Dil

Columbus Man Pays Fine In School Bus Safety Case

S J Moore of Columbus was fined five dollars and costs after violating a local school bus ordinance in Pomeroy. He believed state law exempted such actions inside town limits, but the city ordinance also prohibits passing stopped school buses. Moore explained the local rule to Police Chief Dana L Tracy and paid the fine. Nelsonville truck driver Joes Matheny was arrested for the same offense and released after paying.

Pomeroy S. J. Moore Columbus Moore Dana L. Tracy Tracy Joes Matheny Nelsonville

Past Chiefs of Magnolia Temple Hold Christmas Party

Past Chiefs of Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters held their annual Christmas party at the K of P Hall. Twenty six members were seated at tables with gifts, bingo and games, followed by a 6 o clock supper. All members attended except Mrs Norma Wilson who is hospitalized at Parkersburg.

Jane Ann Hite Emma Foss Sadie Foss Lennan Beards Sarah Person Anna Russell Francis Gilfilin Edith Joachim Lizzie Young Edith Lanning Edith Ament Neva Seyfried Margaret Seldenbel Lydia Stewart Lettie Rea Anna Durst Lena Thelma Grueser Noram Young Lucille Beards Norma Wilson Parkersburg

Amputate Mangled Hand In Farm Machinery Incident

Charles Kinkart aged 61 of Nutwood was injured when his right hand was caught in a corn shredder. The injury was severe enough to require amputation in a local hospital.

Warren A.R Charles Kinkart Nutwood

Marriage Announcement from Point Pleasant Kept Local

Mr and Mrs Bates Carper announce the marriage of their daughter Freda Clair Carper of Pomeroy to William Wagner of Parkersburg West Virginia son of Herman Wagner They wed December 12 at Point Pleasant Rev J W Roberts officiated They left for a wedding trip through Georgia Alabama Florida and surrounding South They plan to reside in Pomeroy

Pomeroy Bates Carper Freda Clair Carper William Wagner Parkersburg W. Va Herman Wagner Point Pleasant J. W. Roberts Georgia Alabama Florida South

Middleport to Stage Operetta At Court of Santa Claus

Middleport grade school presents the operetta At the Court of Santa Claus this evening at the Pearl Street Gymnasium. Sponsored by the parent teacher association, the program will be followed by a special PTA meeting and board members announced.

Middleport Santa Claus Pearl Street Gymnasium The Parent-Teacher Association Parent Teacher Association

Birth of Daughter in Santiago Chile

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Rawlings of Union Ave. announce the birth of a daughter Tuesday morning at their home in Santiago Chile. The cablegram confirms the family’s newest arrival and identifies both parents as Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Rawlings.

Pomeroy R. H. Rawlings Union Ave Santiago Chile

Youngstown Heavyweight Jack Trammel to Meet Pack at MSG

The Youngstown heavyweight Jack Trammel has been signed to fight Lorenzo Pack of Chicago in a 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden in New York on December 18.

Youngstown U.P Jack Trammel Lorenzo Pack Chicago Madison Square Garden New York

Literary Club Program in Middleport

The Middleport Literary Club met Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock with Mrs N C Welch on Main St. President Mrs James Titus led the meeting as members answered roll call. The session opened with America the Beautiful. Mrs Edward French spoke on Conservation Today and Mrs F A Bean read Gardens. The club adjourned to meet January 6.

Middleport Middleport Literary Club N. C. Welch Main St James Titus Edward French F. A. Bean

Ambulance Takes Mrs Stonaker From St Francis to Snowville

The Finsterwald Ambulance transported Mrs Stonaker from St Francis Hospital in Columbus back to her Snowville home on Tuesday night.

Pomeroy The

Women students pass English exams easier at California

Berkeley report finds women students in the University of California pass English examinations more easily than men. They have style but less to write about. Miss Bess Sanborn listed in the report as a reference. Annual election of officers will be held at that time.

Berkeley Cal U.P University of California Bess Sanborn Sixth Ave Palmer St

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad

An advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules claiming to cleanse kidneys and bladder and quickly relieve discomfort. It touts safety and origin from Haarlem and urges use for common urinary symptoms and nighttime bathroom visits.

Haarlem Holand

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