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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1934
Page
5
Dorothy Dix argues divorces often hinge on incompatibility in temper and habits. She notes couples clash over politics, finances, and daily manners, yet blame seldom shifts to the broader pattern of marriage and society.
A 1935 guide offers new recipes for old foods to freshen daily menus. Honey on breakfast grapefruit, spinach timbales baked in custard cups, shrimp salad with grapefruit, and Cranberry Velvet dessert are described with steps, ingredients, and serving tips.
A request indicates sending 10 cents in stamps or coin to The Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept. at 2 Eighth Avenue, New York, 8, for a pattern. The line ends abruptly, suggesting a short instruction or form prompt.
Miss Dorothy Will daughter of FE Will of Lincoln Hill married Paul G. Davis in Parkersburg at the First Presbyterian Church. A wedding dinner at the Martin Hotel in Pomeroy followed the ceremony. The bride, a 1924 Pomeroy High School graduate, has worked in Parkersburg for several years.
A dense list presents clues and answers across themes of science, math, and myth. Names like Newton, Archimedes, and Faraday appear in scattered references, with terms ranging from bone to beehive, and notes to nautical terms, forming a crossword style compilation.
POMEROY December 26 Pomeroy and Middleport homes lit up for Christmas with green branches and twinkling lights. Middleport Fire Department sponsored a decoration contest with prizes awarded to B F Fultz Jr North Third Avenue A H Bradbury Seventh Avenue Frank Knapp Seventh Avenue and Walter F Harris South Second Avenue. Pomeroy saw widespread holiday decor especially on Union Avenue with many lit trees.
A second presentation of the cantata by the combined choirs of Bethany and Simpson M B Churches is set for Sunday night at Simpson Church. A large audience enjoyed the Christmas performance Sunday night. the cantata was directed by Mrs. Frank Beuscher.
Roscoe A. Fowler of Middleport will become Meigs County sheriff on January 7, the first Democrat to hold the post. Fowler resigns from a Dayton baking company sales job, with Deputy Dana L. Tracy named as Fowler’s successor and set to start January 1 after a change in leadership.
Local residents hosted and visited during Christmas with trips to Charleston Columbus Pittsburgh and Kansas City. Families include Pendergrass Hartinger Wolf Hood Ible and Lansbury among others with hospitality in Middleport and Langsville.
In a tense scene Edith Fairfax confronts estrangement as Dicky dissolves their magazine partnership. The narrator urges Dicky to reconsider as Edith endures loss of both love and the career she built with him, while the confrontation unfolds on the veranda.
In a tense scene Adele Garrison’s characters confront pressures to dissolve a business tie. The narrator admits envy of Edith while fearing Edith’s despair, insisting they must not break the partnership hastily and that Edith’s mood shadows their choices. The dialogue reveals rising emotions and stakes.
Middleport brief lists Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Rous and Lois in Maggie West Virginia for holidays with Mrs. Zuspan’s parents. Edward Ewing and daughter visit Mrs. Sisson and sister in South Second Avenue. Leonard goes to Columbus for a short visit. Mary Laughead arrives from New York City for a week's stay with her parents on South Avenue and sister in Pomeroy. Other relatives travel between Circleville Huntington and Cincinnati for Christmas visits. Mrs. Crowell and son Donald visit, with improvement noted in Mrs. Crowell. Alice Selby arrives from Columbus to stay with cousins Addie Roush and Blanche Ballentine until after Christmas.
Mrs. Fannie Fran cena McElhinny, 58, died at noon on Christmas Day after a period of serious illness at her Leading Creek home. Survived by husband Homer MecElhinny a son Horace and sister Mrs. Val Reynolds. Undertaker arrangements are being completed today by the local firm.
Bradford reflects holiday spirit with plays at the church and school attended by large crowds. Local families including Russell, Whitlock, Carsey, Gloeckner and Dodson join residents to celebrate with Bible School programs and Christmas visitors.
Mrs Alex Bose of Parkersburg remains in serious condition after illness at home. Her daughter in law Mrs R C McBride and granddaughter Margaret traveled to Parkersburg to spend the remainder of the week with Bose's family. M W Essex Middleport High principal attended the Ohio State Educational Conference in Columbus after visiting Coalton and Rey Ohio with his wife. Elizabeth Hartinger and Dr M D Hartinger of Pomeroy were in Charleston to attend the funeral of Thelma Belsever. The funeral services for Thelma Belsever were held at a Methodist church in Charleston.
Middleport notes the death of Marry KB Burkhart in Toledo after six months illness. J N Humphrey reports the cousin’s passing. Survived by wife Lulu Humphrey Burkhart and two sons George and Charles. Frequent visitor to the Humphrey home and well known in Middleport.
Mrs Hattie Morris aged 89 died Monday at her Middleport home from age related infirmities. She leaves a Pittsburgh daughter and three sons Joe and Lem in Middleport and Edward in Columbus. Funeral held at 2 pm with burial in the local cemetery.
Racine notes Miss Emma Easterday daughter of Detroit and David Easterday student at Ohio State University will spend Christmas with their parents. Robert Salser a Bibdie School student in Cincinnati visits his parents. West Shade and Reedsville residents join Mrs. Vinnie Woodie for Sunday visit. Harold Weatherhoist family of Gallipolis and Grace Jividen of Minersville celebrate Christmas with Mia Jividen. Charles Jividen departs Tuesday for a week with John Clark at Pagetown.
In Philadelphia Don Mae Sett outpointed Billy Kee Chell at 176 1 2 pounds over ten rounds. Jane Corcoran defeated Gene Galotto in Philadelphia to a points decision at 128 pounds. Danny Devlin outpointed Johnny De ca, both from New Jersey, in a ten round lightweight affair. Calvis Reed fought Mike Marshall in Philadelphia with Reed winning on points.
A vintage sun sign piece predicts a day of mystery and deep influence on love and life. It foresees possible upheaval but many tokens of joy, financial progress, and favored status from elites. Notable birth: Dr. Pasteur.
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