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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1935
Page
3
A local duo dazzled with a jig routine earning high applause as judges praised accuracy and rhythm. Several acts from schools including Tuppers Plains, Pomeroy, and Buck and Burford competed, with Edward Spen and Cheselton among notable performers.
A man from Naylors Run remained in custody at the county jail on Tuesday after an incident involving his wife. Authorities said the case is pending further action.
OrT Mre Georgia ter and Miss Willa Hill visit home here after a trip to see their sister Miss Lina who is injured but improving. McCarty, visiting friends, will be in town until Christmas with relatives. Several locals including Huntleton, Sybil McCoy, and Mary Margaret Lewis host and receive visitors this holiday week.
Members of the Loyal Sons and Daughters Class of the Church of Christ gathered at Miss Elizabeth Ohlinger’s home for a Monday evening. Christmas decorations and a lit tree set the scene. Games followed a gift exchange and refreshments were served.
MIDDLEPORT Annual Christmas party of the Philathea Women of the Church of Christ was held Tuesday at the church. Hill Top Troop No. 3 Scouts of America with captain and lieutenant, Mrs C O French, joined the event for a Christmas program. Gift exchange followed the program with refreshments served by the committee: Mrs Ray Farmer, Mrs Will Reynolds, Mrs B H Wawlings, and Mrs Charlies Walburn.
Rev F C Kreager of the First Baptist Church announces special evangelistic meetings starting Sunday January 12. Parkersburg pastor Rev Ethan E White will be the speaker and is described as a personal friend. Services continue through most of January for local attendance.
Disabled American Veterans local chapter elected Homer Hawkins as commander Edward A King as senior vice commander Weber D Thoma as junior vice commander Edward Reuter as adjutant and James E Spencer as treasurer at a January 2 installation. Dues were cut to 3 dollars annually and the Forget-Me-Not drive report declared a financial success.
Pomeroy residents are urged to decorate their houses for the Yuletide season for a chance at the House Decoration Contest by the Pomeroy Garden Club. First prize is three dollars and second prize two dollars for the prettiest and most artistic homes. Simplicity and originality favored by the committee.
Funeral services are set for Wednesday for Reverend Ye D. Gunngey 79 a former editor of United Brethren Church publications and longtime active minister.
Miss Bertha Machener of Cincinnati is reassigned as public health nurse in Hocking County after months away. She previously served in St. Marys Hospital in the city and reported for duty Monday.
Middleport PTA met in the high school auditorium to discuss aiding the new school building. M A White Mrs E R Tompkins and Mrs C F Reed were named on the committee. Special music featured a trumpet duet by Jack Abbott and Charles Asa Bradbury with Billy Root at the piano. Plans were finalized for a December 19 entertainment by 60 second and third graders with Missa Vesta McCoy directing vocal music and Dan L Farmer conducting the orchestra.
Grace Crow was elected president of the Meigs Home Economics teachers group at a county meeting. The next gathering is set for February 11 at 7 30 p.m. at the County Superintendent's office. Attendees included Mrs Elnore Miller Mrs Florence Roush Miss Kathryn Phison Miss Dorothy Grossman and Grace Crow.
Miss Jacqueline Maag celebrated her 11th birthday with a Sunday party at Miss Elsie Hart’s Lasley Street home. Eighteen guests attended with Mrs. Dan White aiding. The party featured Christmas decor, a buffet lunch, games, music, and gifts including a large birthday cake and candy filled stockings.
The Daughters of America in Pomeroy held a Christmas dinner at New Martin Hotel attended by 35 guests. Bertha Radford was elected president for the coming year, with gift exchanges and a birthday recognition forNovember and December members. Bingo prizes honored high scores and outgoing president Frances Gilfillen received flowers.
Pomeroy resolution extends tax collection by one month and authorizes an advance from the general tax fund to cover current expenses as the county commission meets in regular session at the Courthouse.
Burlingham Lodge of the Modern Woodmen of America meets at Burlingham Hall with 21 members. Plans were set for Burlingham Camp's role in the Harrisonville camp opening on December 18 with delegates from Albany Middleport Gallipolis Athens and Alfred expected. A committee will buy remembrance gifts for deceased members and dances at the hall are paused. Bingo sets will be purchased for member and guest enjoyment. Officers elected include Consul B F Barnhill escort Russell Cullums advisor Etta Cullums banker Harley Pickett clerk H B Pickett Sr sentry William Hart watchman Clarence McKnight trustees H C Cummings Lowell Zeigler Helen Carper. Drs. Stanley Albany and Higgins Athens noted. Sandwiches and coffee served. Next meeting December 27.
Miss Marcella Reibel of Ohio University will arrive Friday evening for Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs Louis Reibel on Union Ave. Bill Downie son of Dr and Mrs E W Downie will return Friday from Ohio State University for Christmas at his Lincoln Hill home. Mr and Mrs Oscar Meyers celebrate their golden wedding anniversary today on Mechanic St with kin present at a Sunday dinner featuring a thirty pound three tier cake.
Fred H. Shawver filed a common pleas suit Tuesday in Meigs Court against Mutual Benefit Health and Accident Association of Omaha claiming $172. Three cognovit judgments were granted to R. H. Rawlings against Andrew Lambert for $118.66, to E. E. Steiner and Mrs. E. E. Steiner for $770.42, and to T. W. Davidson for $350.73.
Pomeroy reports two Christmas programs Sunday at 7 pm. The Federated Church will present Christmas Carols of other Countries with children reading and singing. Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church also hosts a 7 pm program with children participating followed by Santa Claus gifts for attendees.
Middleport reports the death of Sherd Drummond of Parkersburg who died Monday. Funeral services were held in Parkersburg this afternoon. Mrs Drummond was formerly Miss Thomas, daughter of Prof. and Mrs. Jay Thomas of Middleport. Local friends traveled to Parkersburg for the death notice.
A Christmas party for the Junior Department of the Baptist Bible School was held Tuesday evening at the church. Superintendent Mrs. F C Kreager led eight teachers as hostesses for the children with games contests and gifts. Refreshments were served following the entertainment.
Middleport gleams with holiday lights and cedar trees as Christmas decor fills the business district. A large central Christmas tree lights up the town while homes display season trim, creating a festive mood throughout the area.
Jacksonville will host a Community Christmas tree this year with support from merchants and residents of Jacksonville and Glouster. The Fraternal Order of Eagles sponsors the tree and a handsome specimen stands near the square on Sixth Street. Treats for children will be handed out next Monday at 7 PM with Santa Claus possibly attending.
Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary held a Christmas party at the American Legion Hall in Glouster. Mrs Bata Haskina led a program with songs, scripture, prayers, and readings including Christmas in France During the World War. Members Vera Kinney Leona Nicholas Wong Mary McCann shared readings. Leona Nicholas Wong performed solo items. A gift exchange and elaborate dinner followed.
C W Angerman past grand master of Ohio Odd Fellows will attend the Charles Thomas Lodge TOOF meeting Friday night to present the race lodge with eight diplomas for a 25 percent membership increase during his term. Trimble Pupila of Fierce Ridge School will present their Christmas program Friday night at 7 o clock with Mise Corene Wolfe as teacher.
Kiwanis Club members at Hotel Gordon hear final plans for the Community Christmas tree. Rev. David P Morris and Mrs Vera Kinney performed a vocal duet. L E Richardson presented the attendance prize to E L Jones as plans to assist in funding treats for local children move forward with broad community support.
Funeral services for L G Murphy will be at Phil F Robinson Funeral Home on Main Street Thursday at 3 PM led by Rev F G Boroff. Burial at Maplewood cemetery. The body is at the Robinson home for visiting hours.
Logan news reports Chief Logan Chapter of Future Farmers of America aims to boost livestock on home farms and educate neighbors about improved stock. They focus on better sheep and swine with early purchases including Shropshire ewes bought by Harold Schmeitge r and C B E Moore of North Frazi rgburg. Plans include purebred gilts to be shown at the Ohio State Junior Fair next year and bred for 1937 spring.
Manning M LePavor of Glouster is appointed Administrator of Alice D LePavor estate. F L Thomas of Amenville named administrator of Cash Well estate. Athens County Court of Common Pleas case Anna Geisler suing Edward Geisler for divorce. hearing set after February 3. Attorney Edwin D Ricketts represents plaintiff.
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