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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1936
Page
2
In Pomeroy Ohio the business section gains Christmas lights after the Phillips Sisters start the project. Ohio Power Company provides materials and free electricity. Upper, Center and Middle Blocks' merchants fund and install lights, with aims to illuminate Main Street tonight.
Pearl Deem, once labeled Meigs County’s top bootlegger, was found guilty in common pleas court of illegal liquor possession after a brief jury deliberation following an all day trial. State agents raided the Deem farm on October 22 uncovering liquor making equipment and mash. Deem denied knowledge of the illicit setup while witnesses linked tracks to the hidden mash. Bond set at $500, he remains jailed awaiting further sentencing potentially a jail term and fine.
The Magnolia Temple POMEROY lodge and Pythian Sisters held their annual Christmas party for members and families at their hall on Thursday evening. Children presented a program and a large tree with presents drew the crowd. After business and program, unique refreshments were served. Tom Hubbard, an employee at Ebersbach Filling Station, suffered a severe scalp wound Wednesday when a large plank fell and struck his head, prompting medical attention.
J. T. Robinson of the Pomeroy Laundry in Mason City reports a Christmas present arrived when a large truck and a small car collided head on near his home. The car was hurled into his yard but no one was hurt. the truck continued on without stopping.
The Class No. 12 of Heath Memorial E Church held its Christmas party at Mrs. C. La Brooks home with 36 guests. Santa greeted attendees and received gifts for needy children. A short business session followed by songs, a Christmas story, a player, and carols preceded candle lit refreshments.
POMEROY Charles Entsminger has been absent from school several days due to illness. Henry Swift, ill with influenza, remains home recovering. Riverview Camp No 3244 Royal Neighbors of America met for a potluck dinner and social hour with gifts exchanged. Middleport Garden Club Christmas party set at Mrs J R Duerr home this evening. Kenneth Entsminger visited Athens Wednesday.
W D Chambers received a bronze Carnegie Hero Fund medal for rescuing Emmett B Gary from a burning building last May. Funeral details noted for a Baker family child. Swans attend Williamstown funeral. Stethem visits Bashan family. Alexandria near Nile cited as ancient world center for 300 years.
A local Tricking Contractor on Route 3 near Athens credits Vendol with relieving chronic rheumatic pain kidney disorder and sleepless nights. He describes back joint and stomach symptoms improving, night pain stopping, and better appetite after using Vendol from Athens Pharmacy. He recommends others try it and hear the Vendol Man.
Middleport grade school presented the operetta At the Court of Santa Claus directed by Miss Vesta McCoy in the school gym. Sponsored by the PTA the Yuletide program featured Santa Claus and a large cast of named pupils and teachers with festive decorations and an attentive audience.
Mrs. J. E. Harley learns of the death of her aunt Mrs. Nelle Dumble Young of Charleston at the home of her daughter Mrs. D. O. Snuffer after a brief illness mainly pneumonia. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Don Bromberg and Mrs. D. O. Snuffer both of Charleston, two grandchildren Roy and Don Bromberg, a brother Fred W. Dumble of Washington DC, and Mrs. W. E. Bryan of Middleport.
Pomeroy notes list social visits and illnesses. Families travel to Columbus Gallipolis and Baton Rouge for visits funerals and holidays. Club meetings include Daughters of Ruth and Busy Bees quilting. A K of P Christmas party features bingo and new officers. Rock Springs Grange plans an oyster supper. Pat Roush of Letart went to St. Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg for treatment.
Mrs Eugene Bryant hosted the Missionary Guild of Bethany Church at Lincoln Hill on Thursday evening. The gathering featured a Christmas program linked to the business session. Refreshments were served during the social period.
Miss Nelle Bing underwent a goitre operation at Holzer Hospital Wednesday morning. Her condition is reported satisfactory.
POMEROY Mrs Anna Searls 62 wife of Elmer Searls died at her home near Rutland Wednesday night at 10 30. Survived by husband and four children Mrs Mary Hysell Charles James and Howard Searls all near Ryotland. Funeral at Mission Church Rutland Saturday at 1 30 with burial Kyger Cemetery.
The 14 Middleport residents attending Ohio University in Athens will come home this evening for Christmas. Some plan short trips while others stay home. Classes at OU resume January 4.
The P T A of Sugar Run held its annual Christmas program and meeting at the Sugar Run school with readings drills and carols. After the program a bake sale and five cent parcel post sale were held.
Rolland Reuter one month old son of Mr and Mrs Richard Reuter died Wednesday at the Reuter home in Bradbury. Funeral held this afternoon at 2 at the residence with Rev Perkins officiating. Burial in Bradford Cemetery. Also notes past Maine prices from 1847 for meals and weekly board.
Mrs Joseph Wipple, seriously ill, was taken to Holzer Hospital Gallipolis on Thursday for treatment. She returned home to Five Points Thursday evening.
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