Racine Defeats Marietta 28 9 in Tight Latings Clash
Racine led by Beegle dominates Marietta 28 to 9 on Racine’s court. Marietta’s guard Wit f aged 12 points while Racine held Wolsey to a single field goal. In the 22 point Racine reserves beat Marietta reserves 18 16. New Lexington game looming with coach Perk Reichley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mracine
Beegle
Racine Basketball Warriors
Marietta
Racine
Uae
Wolley
Wit
Racine Reserves
Batita
New Lexington
Perk Reichley
Reichley
Roe TE Tidegia
Ncegesitacniecnin O
Bostic
Veasecsmammacat I
Neighlar
Weickhlin
Nce
WRNNE
Diana
Hunt Seee Hadbad
Birks, Fennensneeens
Siies, c
Miler
Frmnusswegecenenns
Gand
Marietta— Wollsy
Merray —Berry Atieetiaitithenksos
Veteran Mail Carrier Ira Ralph Dies at 74
Ira Ralph age 74 died Sunday at his Harrisonville Road home after a stroke the previous week. Meigs County’s second rural carrier, he began around 1890 when roads were poor and mail moved by horseback or on foot. Survived by wife four children 18 grandchildren one great grandchild and sister Mrs Emma Stansbury of Rutland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Ira Ralph
Harrisonville Road
Ralph
Meigs County
Harry Thomas
Vera Beach
Fla
Vic Landaker
Rochelle
Harry Carman
Thomas Fork
Pearl Ralph
Hysell Run
Emma Stansbury
Rutland
Roy Conway Dies Sunday in Middleport
Roy Conway age 69 died Sunday morning after a long illness described as creeping paralysis. He moved to Middleport from Delaware 35 years ago with his brother the late Fred Conway. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at Beech Street residence with Rev C C Bailey presiding. Burial will be in Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and one brother of Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Roy Conway
Conway
Fred Conway
Delaware
Beech St
C. C. Bailey
Presbyterian Church
Cheshire Gravel Hill
Gas Well Drilled on Jividen Estate in Lebanon Township
A million foot gas well was drilled Friday on the Jividen estate in Lebanon Township by Joe Rubin. The event marks a major development for RACINE area energy exploration and could impact local gas supply and prospects for continued drilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Jividen
Lebanon Township
Joe Rubin
Loyal Women’s Class Christmas Party at Church
Seventy members of the Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ attended the annual Christmas party Friday night. The dining room glowed with green and red decorations. A banquet was served, a Christmas program was presented, and the Sunshine Buddies were revealed with new names drawn. Dinners were sent to ill or homebound members. Mrs Pearl Graves, class president, awarded gifts to group leaders and received a gift in appreciation for her work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Loyal Women's Class
Church of Christ
Sunshine Buddies
Pearl Graves
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Nelsonville Ohio
The State of Ohio Athens County Case ABAD Home Owners Loan Corporation v Walter Turvey. By order of sale the court will auction on Monday January 4 1937 at 1 30 pm at the Athens County Courthouse door Nelsonville Ohio. Lot 436 in Nelsonville located at Corner Third and High Street appraised 540 minimum bid two thirds of that amount. Cash in hand day of sale. Charles Stratton Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Turvey
Athens
Ohio
Nelsonville
Athens County
Corner Third
High Street
Charles Stratton
Sanne A
Mettler
Pomeroy Social Notes Update on Local Visits and Parties
Pomeroy social notes recount Mrs. E M Clifton departing for Columbus after visiting her son Ray Clifton. Ralph West and the Neutzlings return to Zanesville due to a seriously ill baby. Christmas parties planned for Simpson M E Church classes led by Verlie Conway Miles Gibbs and John Weed. Daughters of Ruth Class held a meeting with readings by Mrs. Guy Mutchler and Miss Emma Koes sler, with January gathering set for Mrs. Byron Bing’s home. Additional notes mention local visits by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jenkinson, Mrs. Oren Holter visiting relatives, and hospital updates on John Gloeckner improving at St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
E. M. Clifton
Ray Clifton
Columbus
Oxford
Zanesville
Ralph West
Walter Neutzling
Verlie Conway
Miles Lucy Gibbs
John Weed
Simpson M. E. Sunday School
Daughters of Ruth
Simpson M. E. Church
Guy Mutchler
Emma Koessler
Byron Bing
Nettie Wisecarver
Henry Jenkinson
O.H.E
Jed Webster
Spring St
Oren Holter
Racine
George Joachim
Main St
Albert Wippel
Mies Cecelia
Alfred Gans
John Goett
John Gloeckner
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Fred Charlton
Roberts
City Hospital
Wade Jarvis
Murray City Personal Briefs Highlight Local Social Scene
Local residents attend visits and events in Columbus Logan Glouster Athens and Nelsonville. Notables include Ayers Solon Tankovich Penn Thomas Gears and Hetty Hooper with plans for a Pilgrim Holiness Church watch meeting and a Christmas Eve Eagles Hall dance featuring Heskel Hammond on electric guitar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
J. A. Ayers
Harry Mullencamp
Columbus
Don Solon
Ed Sehorr
Pomeroy
Margaret Popoczy
Grace Thomas
Tony Tankovich
Velma Popoczy
Carl Carsner
Fred Wright
Phil Devol
Lulu Smith
Myrtle Wollett
Roy Beal
Ruth Penn
Floyd Beal
Elmer Gears
Ward
Carbon Hill
Faye Solon
Charles Hillyer
Logan
Eugene Brown
CCC
Idaho
Thomas Gears
George Gears
Mildred Six
Donna Louise
Hetty Hooper
Bill
Mary Lou, Glouster
Matthew Thomas
Harry Frazee
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Ruth Davis
Murray School
McKibben
Zaleski
John Walters
Charles Walters
Athens
F. A
John Houser
Carrie Easterling
Della Hillyer
Glouster
Mabel Gaddis
Virgil Babbs
Joy
Shawnee
Howard Bush
Esther French
Mabel Shelton
Buchtel
Anna Bell Thomas
Laura Smith
Della Hellyer
Nelsonville
Ivan Thomas
New Strastaville
Eagles Hall
Heskel Hammond
Chicago
Annual Party At Duerr Home in Middleport
The Middleport Garden Club held its pre holiday Christmas party at Mrs. John Duerr's home. Mrs. R. E. McKay designed table decorations while Mrs. Frances Klein performed Christmas songs with piano accompaniment. Santa Claus distributed gifts as members exchanged them, with Mrs. D. Ward Mrs. Grace Downing and Mrs. Eva Stout earning trophies in contests. Refreshments were served with club president Mrs. Stansbury presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Garden Club
John Duerr
R. E. McKay
Frances Klein
Santa Claus
D. Ward
Mra
Grace Downing
Eva Stout
Stansbury
Hazel Marie Hawkins Birthday Party Fete At Hawkins Home
In MIDDLEPORT Mrs. John Hawkins Jr hosted a Saturday party from 4 to 7 p.m. celebrating Hazel Marie Hawkins fifth birthday. Guests name many attendees, with miniature Santa favors and gifts for the honoree. Assistants include Mrs. J. E. Wilson and Rowena Harrah among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
John Hawkins, Jr
Auxiliary leader returns home after Columbus meeting
Mrs Roscoe Fowler district president of the American Legion Auxiliary attended an executive committee meeting in Columbus with elective officers of the 11th district present. She is known as the queen of ferns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Roscoe Fowler
American Legion Auxiliary
Columbus
Lady Fern
Queen of
Ferns
Christmas Socials and Local Visits in Gore
Gore The Home Workers Class held a Christmas party hosted by Mrs Faith Beck with carols prayers and a Bible contest won by Mrs Isaac Hite. Sunshine Band Class and area residents attended exchanges gifts bingo and lunch. Several locals visited Logan Lancaster Athens and New Straitsville. Wendell Emrick returned from evangelistic work. multiple family and membership notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Summers
Quincie Summers
Kathryn Terrel
Alice Starr
Stella Stewart
Ruth McMannis
Della Arnett
Merle Holcomb
Burdella Starr
Gale Starr
Jennie Lemon
Jack
Isaac Hite
Dottie Tucker
Faith Beck
Sunshine Band
Roberta Westbrook
Joie Criswell
Evelyn Procter
Betty McMannis
Avas
Rosalee Starr
Ester Summers
Gloria Summers
Lancaster
James Starr
Logan
Virginia Mohler
Annabelle Altop
Edward St. Clair
Jesse Tucker
Bessie Donaldson
Wendell Emrick
Lronton
Frank Emrick
Frank Summers
Lewis Fekhart
A. D. Summers
Glenana
Lewis Eckhart
Howard Burgess
Pearl Nay
Columbus
Frank Starr
Madeline
New Straitsville
Rolland Starr
Kimberly
Mellie Burgess
Ralph Burgess
Holiday Party At Pomeroy White Cove Council
Pocahontas council held a Christmas party at Red Men’s Hall with a three course chicken dinner and a business session. Mrs Blanch Roller gave gifts during the social hour and a decorated tree added festive cheer as Bingo ran with prizes for Mrs Genevieve Browner and others. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Harold Hood and three children, and multiple families and individuals listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
White Cove
Pocahontas
Red Men's Hall
Harold Hood
Mike McKenzie
Floyd Brewner
Ed. Spencer
Alice Brickles
Irene
Mary Lewis
Emiza Brickles
Edna Howard
Blanch Roller
Mary Heines
Mabie Mankin
Eva Betz
Silas Waters Dies in Cincinnati Obituary
Mrs. C. F. Rathburn learned Saturday of Silas P. Waters death in Cincinnati. Waters, a Cincinnati resident, was known as president of the Ohio Federation of Garden Clubs and recently spoke to the Garden Clubs of Meigs County at Mrs. O. B. Stout’s Fisher Avenue home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
C. F. Rathburn
Silas P. Waters
Cincinnati
Waters
Ohio Federation of Garden Clubs
Meigs County
O. B. Stout
Fisher Ave
Straitsville Lodge Installs New Officers for Year
Lodge No. 444 F and A M held its annual installation Thursday night. Officers named for the coming year include Fred Blankenship as worshipful master and William Leake as senior warden. Various members gave talks followed by lunch. Local social notes mention visits and family news, plus a Red grouse note stating it is exclusive to the British Isles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Straitsville
A. M
Fred Blankenship
William Leake
Jack Brown
Williard Mills
John 8
Wilson
Clyde Jones
William J. Jones
George Boring
Tyler
Vern Webb
Miller
Columbus
Dude Grandy
Athens
Joe Grandy
Margaret Barry
Mt. Carmel Hospital
St. Augustine Church
Levy Palmer
Oroville
Hugh Mills
Ralph Nixon
Raymond Young
Lancaster
Barney Blankenship
Holiday social notes from Middleport and surrounding areas
Middleport residents Mr. and Mrs. Ben DeLille visited with the Fergusons. Langsville's Mrs. Hurley Nelson and sons were guests of Miss Virgie Major. Ernest Nelson returns home from Ohio University Athens. Families including Roush, McAllister, Zuspan, Beaver dine and attend a funeral in Mason City. Sylvia McMaster visits local relatives. Huddlestons plan Jacksonville Florida holidays with Galbroners before returning after New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ben DeLille
Columbus
T. E. Ferguson
Hurley Nelson
John
Ernest
Langsville
Nelson
Virgie Major
Ernest Nelson
Ohio University
Athens
O. L. Roush
Lois Ann
Louise McAllister
Fire Discovered in Unoccupied House in Middleport
A midnight Saturday fire in an unoccupied Park Street residence in Middleport, owned by a building and loan company, was likely incendiary but controlled by the fire department with little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Park St
Building Andd Loan Company
Torch Couple Celebrates Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
The fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Dunfee was marked with a dinner at their Torch home attended by children, grandchildren, and a great grandson Robert Hysell. The event followed years of life in the community with neighbors and relatives joining in the celebration and related social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torch
S. S. Dunfee
Robert Hysell
H. S. Dye
Ruth
Leo Johnson
Eileen
Floyd Dunfee
Fred
Harold
Bettie
Dana Hyselt
Robert
Rutland
Walter Dunfee
Zola
Ireland
Harold Baldwin
Clarington
Bert Baldwin
Hiram Bircher
Cincinnati Hill
R. E. Furner
Gerald
Wolf Summit
Walter Powell
Belpre
Furner
Frank Parker
Joppa
Cyrus
G. C. Jones
EF. E. James
Shirley Ann Carroll
Dallas
Tex
Charles Stout
Howard Lake
Bethel
Ladies Aid Society
Lillie Watson
Fanny Dewees
Lillian Bailey
Parkersburg
Clara Whaley
Alfred Rogers
James and
Keith Brandeberry
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio
The State of Ohio Athens County sheriff sale of real estate in Athens Township Case No. 16572. Harry L. Fox plaintiff against Clifford Augustine et al defendants on Monday December 28, 1936 at 1 20 P M. sale includes 2 acres largely described land with exceptions and conditions, appraised at 365 dollars, cash at time of sale, Sheriff Emmety Keenan presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherife
Athens
Ohio
Sky Rivers
Elijah
Leland
Athens County
Ethelbert D Rivers
Clinton L. Poston
George H. Smith
Sugar Creek
Charles Stratton
Emmety Keenan
Db Thaunaw
Albany Socials Share Seasonal Cheer and Visits
Albany brief highlights Christmas events in social rooms and homes. Girl Scouts held a party at the Methodist Church with songs games and refreshments. Wednesday Club members hosted a Christmas party at Mrs Ed Lash home with decorations games contests and an auction. Visits and church society gatherings occurred including Baptist Missionary and Philatheas Society events and a Ladies Aid meeting planned for December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Girl Scouts of
Methodist Church
Ed Lash
J. S. E. Woodyard
Clarence Cooper
Viola Townsend
Elza Townsend
Toledo
Glenn Weaver
New Straitsville
Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Cottle
Philathea Society of the Baptist Church
Orville Ewing
Ladies Aid Society
Stewart School Christmas Pageant Set For Wednesday
Stewart School will present a Christmas pag eant in the auditorium Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. The Bible story will be read by two readers with a chorus of children and pantomime on stage. No admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Rome
Greendale Briefs Christmas Program and Local News
Greendale will host a Christmas program at the schoolhouse Thursday afternoon. A defective flue caused a fire in the double house occupied by Rudolph Gottke Theodore James and Denver Thompson. Burial was at Greenlawn Nelsonville for the infant daughter of Fred and June Dye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greendale
Rudolph Gottke
Theodore James
Denver Thompson
Jennie Dye
Fred Hendrick
June Dye
Greenlawn
Nelsonville
Raymond Mills
Sam Jewell
Logan
John Dehnen
Pattonville
Joe Blosser
Walter McWilliams
Viola
Charles Courtney
PTA
Carbon Hill
Ethelbert Horn
Harry Mills
Ross Binsley
Four Arrested by Meigs Officers After Weekend Wreck
Dale Rose and Sam Burner held at county jail after their auto collision with Harry Mescher. Deputy Hank Young investigated the wreck. Ed Parker detained by Deputy Marshall Werry on intoxication charge. Clyde Frazier arrested on intoxication charge by Sheriff Fowler at Langsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Dale Rose
Sam Burner
Harry Mescher
Hank Young
Ed Parker
Marshall Werry
Clyde Frazier
Fowler
Langsville
Rio Grande Plans Revival of Annual Eisteddfod
Rio Grande seeks to revive its annual music festival next spring after a hiatus. The Centerville Masons sponsor a new Eisteddfod association led by L C Williams and officials from Rio Grande College. The event April 9 will be at the college community hall with four counties contesting and multiple musical and literary events across three sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande
Gallia County
Masonic Lodge
Centerville
Masons
L. C. Williams
Pres
W. A. Lewis
Rio Grande College
B. Lewis Jones
L. Everett Lewis
Elias J. Jones
Jackson
Gallia
Lawrence
Meigs
Notice of Probate Heirs Interest in James R. Brown Estate
The Bank of Athens N. B. A. as administrator files in Athens County Ohio Probate Court case 11277 to determine heirs and next of kin of James R. Brown, deceased. Named debtors and unknown heirs listed. respondents must answer by February 6, 1937. Attorney M. D. Hughes signs for plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Davidson
Hineline Road
Baltimore
Maryland
Grace G. Jeffers
S. L. Eskew
Rock Cave
West Virginia
Frank Beadle
Mackinaw
Micheigan
Sarah Coffel
Gladewin
Michigan
Susie Knowlton
Gladwin
Audrey Ewell
Lomita St
Flint
Stanley Dennis
Ballenger Avenue
James Dennis
Viola Dennis
E. Fifth Avenue
Ida May Dennis
Flora Brown
Leroy B. Brown
Taylor Street
Grand Ledge
Zella Coffel
King Street
Ginan
Vernia Demaray
Mildred Newman
James R. Brown
Rates of taxation in Athens County for 1936
Notice from I G D Gorham Athens County Treasurer lists millage rates for 1936. County levy totals include 2.70 mills for general county and 0.20 mills for bond retirement. Local levies are referenced in a table. Taxpayers must pay by due date to avoid ten percent penalty and bring last tax receipt when visiting or mail with property district and stamped self-addressed envelope. Office hours are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
I. G. D. Gorham
Ohio
County Home Fund
Children’s Home Fund
Bring Relief Fund
G. D. Gorham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Eyes
Emos
Sheripy
State of
Case
Abad Home Owners Loan Corporation
Pomeroy Social Notes
Anna House
Pomeroy High School
Coalton
A. R. Knight
Billy
Charlotte Ann
Bealington
W. Va
Murray City Personal Briefs
Duerr
Hazel Marie Hawkins
Gore Social
Silas Waters
Chester
Gladys Crow
C. N. Jones
M. H. Allen
Jones
Mary Jones
Carl Biddie
Howard Knight
EF. R. Hayes
Chester Grange
Effie Calvert
Ladies Aid Society of the
M. FE. Church
Emma Reibie
Margaret Weber
Mabel Cleland
Cleland
Ward Hayes
Cecil Nelson
Daughters of America Lodge
Lodge
Straitsville
British Isles
W. G. Huddleston
Jacksonville
Homer Galbroner
Prince
Rosa Ponselle
Carle A. Jackson
Prince Charming
New York City
Miss Ponselle
Ing
Donna Bean
Donna Mae
Bean
Goldie Shuttlesworth
J. H. Copeland
Fred Laughlin
Charles Jarvis
Ardith Langford
Greendale Briefs
M. D. Hughes
Mills
Mills i
Athens Township
Leecseerccce
Athens City
Daleton
the Plains
Waterloo
A Lex
Twp.alb
Con
Ames Towns
Lodi-Alex
Joint Wee Ee
Bern Amesville Cor Township
Bern-Rome
Canaan Township
Canaan-Athens
Lf Ames-Bern
Carthage Township
Dover Township
Chauncey Corporation
Dover-Trimble Jr, School
the Plains Special School
LEE Towns
Alban Corporation
LODI
Rome Township
Tro Township
Coolville Corporation
Trimble Township
Murray City Spl
Glouster Corporation
Glouster Village
Jacksonville Corporation
Jacksonville Village School
Trimble Corporation
Trimbl Village School Prece
Water Lo Oo Twnship A
Daleton Special School
York Towns
Wee Ee Ene
Buechtel Corporation Matte
Nelsonville City
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