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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1938

Page

3

Two Districts Begin Paying On New Levy

Meigs County budget commission approval of the tax schedule allows Bedford and Chester townships to open tax books. H. A. Midkiff is first to pay as collectors await full district remittance. officials warn of delayed statewide payrolls and a lingering general-fund debt into 1939.

Pomeroy Meigs County Budget Commission State Tax Commission Bedford Chester Lee Archer Meigs H. A. Midkiff George Daniels Herb Riggs Columbus

Girl Scouts Christmas Parties in Pomeroy

Girl Scout Troop 3 led by Miss Edith Bowen will hold a Christmas party and dinner at the Seakus Hotel followed by caroling. Troop 2, guided by Miss Frances Dye and Miss Dorothy Grossman, held a 6:30 dinner at the Seakus Hotel with 14 attendees then visited Miss Angie Shain’s home for gifts and carols. They plan to carol at several community homes on Christmas Eve. Attendees include Jean Mallory Janet Turner Louanna Ebersbach Barbara Wildermuth Ernestine Rea Rita Duffy Mary Goodwin Lilly Blazewicz Betty Hoffner Frances Dye Dorothy Grossman Lydia Ebersach Marion Ebersach.

Pomeroy Girl Scouts Edith Bowen Seakus Hotel Miss Bowen Troop 2 Frances Dye Dorothy Grossman Angie Shain Mulberry Ave Jean Mallory Janet Turner Louanna Ebersbach Barbara Wildermuth Ernestine Rea Rita Duffy Mary Goodwin Lilly Blazewicz Betty Hoffner Lydia Marion Ebersach

Miss Anna Sauvage Dies at Huntington

POMEROY Miss Anna Sauv age 71 formerly of Pomeroy died Thursday at Huntington Memorial Home where she had resided six years. Survived by four brothers John Julius and Carl all of Pomeroy and Conrad of Red Oak Oklahoma and two sisters Mrs Katie Ohlinger Adamson Oklahoma and Mrs Freda Lowery Pittsburgh. Funeral services Saturday at two from Ewing Funeral Home. Burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy Anna Sauvage Huntington Memorial Home Pittsburgh Ewing Funeral Home Beech Grove Cemetery

Local Marriage Licenses Granted Amid Holiday Demand

Probate court issued multiple marriage licenses in the past three days as Christmas season boosts applications. Notable entries include William Graham of Rutland and Goldie Boles, 19, plus pairs from Penn y Portland Pomeroy Syracuse Coolville Rutland Albany and more.

William Gerald Graham Goldie Evelyn Boles Rutland Robert Brown Penny Robbie Lee Moss Middleport Robert van Meter Portland Ida M. Wells Long Bottom Donald Everett Holter Syracuse Thelma Louise Young Pomeroy Clifford Christy Thelma Johnson Coolville C. R. Dyke Vinton Della McGuire William Dale Scott Albany Susan Marguerite Crabtree Carpenter

Rites Held Today for Clyde Rose at St Paul Lutheran

Funeral services for Clyde Rose who died at his home in Indiana Pennsylvania were conducted at St Paul Lutheran Church by Rev W F Lodt at three o clock. Burial followed in Beech Grove Cemetery. He leaves a widow and four brothers Cassa of Pomeroy Walter of Charleston Herbert and Oscar of Columbus.

Pomeroy Clyde Rose Indiana St. Paul Lutheran Church W. F. Lodt Beech Grove Cassa Walter Charleston Herbert Oscar Columbus

Pomeroy Brief Social Notes

A list of local residents and visitors including a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Doward Calver on Main Street. Individuals traveling for Christmas plans include Elizabeth Huber to Gallipolis and Sara Starkey to Cincinnati. People visiting relatives and returning to work are named, with mentions of local workplaces Rig and Reel and a gas well on Bailey Run.

Mrs. Doward Calver Main St Elizabeth Huber Gallipolis Charles Huber Charles Mullen, Jr Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Sara Starkey Liberty Lane Charles Cabell Belpre Rig and Reel H. D. Defenbacher Columbus E. D. Will Frank Lincoln Hill Charles Findling Alfred Pomeroy John Rinegar Bailey Run Marietta M. L. Wolfe Walter Wolfe

Christmas Schedule Change at Simpson Church

Rev Warren Bright announces changes for Christmas at Simpson Church Christmas Eve service at 7 pm will replace the Christmas night service A combined church school and worship service is set for Christmas morning with school at 9 15 and worship at 10 am Baptisms will be performed and a Gifts to the Church reception will occur Gifts in red stockings collected by ushers will fund additions to the heating plant of the church

Pomeroy Simpson Church Warren Bright Bright Heath M. E. Church Kelly Grogan Floyd Koehler L. W. McComas Nan Moore Gordon Harris First Presbyterian Church Harold Sauer J. D. Ryan Dan McNaughton J. E. Harley Anna Margaret Wiley Paul Smart Willis Anthony Margaret Houdashelt Virginia Mayes Vivian Knopp Helen Jane Root Betty Nuckles Bill Root Don McMillin Church of Christ First Baptist Church Grant the Heath M. E Willis Aleshire

Christmas dances and church program planned in Columbia

The Carpenter Columbia Alumni Association sponsors a Christmas mixed dance in the Columbia Auditorium Monday evening December 26 with music by the Kieth Tyler Orchestra. A New Year’s Eve dance is planned. A Christmas program with tree and gift distribution is set for Carpenter Baptist Church Saturday evening December 24.

Carpenter—Columbia Alumni Association Columbia Auditorium Kieth Tyler Carpenter Baptist Church

Sugar Run School Christmas Program Draws 200 Friends

More than two hundred parents and friends attended the Sugar Run School Building Christmas program directed by teachers and Miss Frances Day. Each grade from first to sixth performed before a Sweet Shoppe and Grab Bag party whose proceeds go to the school treasury.

Pomeroy Sugar Run Frances Day

Grange to Honor Members with Third and Fourth Degrees

Columbia Grange will meet Friday evening as Miss Hildred Steward Mr. Claire Steward and Mr. James Smith receive the Third and Fourth Degrees in a formal lodge ceremony.

Sing Carols Saturday On Courthouse Steps

POMEROY civic club auxiliary organizes a Christmas carol event on the Courthouse steps Saturday at 9 PM. A trumpeter will lead singing as the public is invited to attend, continuing from earlier church services. Committee members are Mrs C E W Downie and Mrs E W Kingsland.

Pomeroy

Christmas Social Notes From Middleport Churches and Clubs

Christmas party details from Heath M. E. Church Ladies Guild at Mrs. C. O. Fisher home, and Stitch-in-Time Club gathering on Beech Street. Santa visits Modern Woodmen of America. Chiquitta Club party with candlelight refreshments and gift exchange. Multiple locals, including Miss Kath leen Bush and Ohio University guests.

Middleport Heath M. E Ladies Guild C. O. Fisher Robert Harris C. F. Hawkins Jerusalem A. A. Dillard Clinton Fisher Mrs. Simpson James Simpson Beech St Lera Roush McConnelsville Eleanor Lee Roush Rocky Glenn Sanatorium Roush Orville Chambers Ohio University Herbert Chambers William Standall Nelsonville C. A. Emmish S. Fifth Ave Willetta Emmish Columbus Roger Emmish Virginia Russell Dell Russell Ohio State University Griff Russell L. W. McComas Mr. McComas Lloyd McComas Belpre Denzil Marteney Kathryn Parkersburg Lenore Hobart Kent Michael Athens Santa Santa Claus Woodmen Hall Meigs County Phil Edwards Martha Jane Owens Kathryn Anderson

Middleport Churches Plan Christmas Services

Middleport churches announce Christmas programs for Sunday including pageants, songs, and readings. The Heath M E First Presbyterian and First Baptist invite the public for family pageants, candlelight processions, and volunteer efforts for needy, with Santa visiting and treats for children.

Middleport Heath M. E First Presbyterian Church First Baptist Church Santa Claus

Unemployment Office Planned for Meigs Courthouse

The Unemployment Compensation Commission will establish an office in the Meigs County Courthouse as part of statewide scheduling stations. It will open December 27 to issue appointment cards and designate dates and times for claimants to register and file claims.

Roy Unemployment Compensation Commission Meigs County

Three Youths Held for Meigs Grand Jury

Three Syracuse youths implicated in thefts in Syracuse are held at the Meigs County Jail on charges of breaking and entering an inhabited dwelling. Jack Branch and Kenneth Osler had a preliminary hearing before Justice of Peace P. L. Peoples. bonds set at 1500 dollars each. Orris Hubbard, a juvenile, appeared before Probate Judge E. W. Peoples with a 500 dollar bond.

Pomeroy Syracuse Meigs County Jack Branch Kenneth Osler Court of Justice of Peace P. L. Peoples Orris Hubbard E. W. Peoples

Arm Fracture After Skating Mishap in Pomeroy

Herman Kasper is in recovery after a fall at a skating rink left him with bruises and a fractured arm. The incident occurred a few days ago and local care is ongoing.

Herman Kasper

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