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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1935
Page
3
In the first league game, the Middleport Yellow Jack defeat the New Boston five after a slow backcourt battle. Cold gym conditions and tough play hindered both teams, preventing standout moments in a match dominated by defense and fatigue.
Miss Evelyn Fern Eichinger of Circleville and David Paul Jones of Rio Grande wed at Heath Methodist Episcopal Church in a formal 4 PM ceremony officiated by Rev. W. T. Packer. Bridesmaids and ushers wore satin crepe gowns in beige rust and brown. The couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside in Circleville.
Prospective candidates in the 1936 elections begin early campaigning in Pomeroy. Local observers see a lively fight for county offices as hopefuls announce plans or hint at candidacies. May primary elections drive the intense contest, with Republicans expected to clash in a hard primary while Democrats may secure nominations without a fight before facing the GOP in November.
Loyal Berean Class of the Church of Christ hosted a Friday evening event at the church with a 6 o'clock potluck and a Christmas treat for the children. An ornamented Christmas tree was lit, and Santa Claus made a brief visit to the children. A program followed by a social time completed the evening.
MIDDLEPORT Golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Val Hysell of Bradbury was celebrated Sunday by a family gathering. Their two daughters Mrs Arthur Hendrix and Mrs Ben Bailey and their son Harry Hysell joined relatives for the day. A family dinner was served with five grandchildren and one great grandchild present.
Mrs Homer Grant of Sixth Ave with her daughters Christine and Catharine Grant and brother Adam Morhart travel by motor to Florida and Cuba. Sister Mrs Henry Albers of Washington D C accompanies them. After Cuba they go to Miami to visit Mia Albers and family. Trip extends through the holidays.
An old style advertisement urges wives to revitalize husbands aged fifty to sixty with Kruschen Salts. Claims promise of renewed energy, better sleep, sharper mind, and healthier digestion for a dime per day 40 cents. Mentions Athens Pharmacy Ball Pharmacy Nelsonville and drug stores worldwide. Also includes Sheriff sale notice for Athens County Ohio with sale details and legal names.
Middleport brief notes record multiple visits for the Christmas season. Fred Russell and family arrive from Toledo and Columbus relatives return home for the holidays. Cadet William Keith Kincaid comes from West Point for a four day visit, with other families visiting Charleston, New Castle, and New Bedford relatives.
Amateur entertainers in Pomeroy conclude a week long merchants contest tonight with several acts on the program. Winners are to be announced Tuesday night and prizes presented then. Broadcasts reach the business district and acts are judged partly on public response. A separate Christmas program by contestants is planned for Tuesday but not part of the contest.
Notice announces William M Murphy of Glouster Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Lincoln G Murphy deceased of Athens County Ohio. Dated December 21 1935. Probate Judge 8 M. Johnson. 12-22-30tw.
Mrs Margaret Duffy visited in Logan to see her daughter Mrs Mary Wright. Mrs Robert Lines Mrs John Rinchetts and Robert Blankenship spent time in Columbus. Sunday School parties and Christmas program noted at local church and high school. Family travel from Crystal Michigan for holidays. William Nixon aged 41 buried in Gore with brother Raymond Nixon of Straitsville.
The Stephen Foster Foundation presented music valued at 835 to the Pomeroy High School Band, announced by band director Konrad Scholl. The Foster pieces, arranged by Bransen of the US Marine Band, are a gift and not for sale. Pomeroy is the sole local recipient known.
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