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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1938
Page
5
The Pomeroy Firemen plan their largest party of the year on Friday night at the Junior High School Auditorium marking the first time the ball is held there. Merchants contribute prizes as in past years, and the move from the Masonic Hall aims to avoid late Sunday hours.
Mrs Mary Barrows aged 88 is ill at the home of her daughter Miss Mayme Barrows whose restaurant is temporarily closed due to the mother's illness.
Fire department was called to the home of Mr and Mrs John Morgan on Second near Spruce Tuesday when an electric wire fired the kitchen ceiling. Damage was slight. In Gallipolis T M Bowman brother of A Nelson Bowman was injured but not seriously in an auto accident near his Columbus home over the weekend.
Mercy funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon for Miss Ericka Rehm who died Christmas morning at her home on West Main Street. A life long member and former Pomery teacher who taught in Pomery schools from 1873 to 1909, she would have been 85 on February 22.
An advertisement claims a three days cough signals danger and that Creomulsion goes to the seat of the trouble. It promises to soothe inflamed mucous membranes and aid to loosen and expel germs. If competitors fail, the druggist offers a money back guarantee and identifies Creomulsion as the genuine product.
Barbara Elberfeld and Robert Powers Lytle wed in a double ring ceremony at the Elberfeld home with Rev. Walter A. Pohl officiating. The couple plans an Eastward honeymoon after the ceremony. Elberfeld family and local residents attended as the wedding party and guests wore festive attire.
Mr and Mrs Henry Priode hosted Christmas guests including son in law and daughter from Cleveland. Elizabeth Grueser of Minersville entertained with her son Grafton Grueser and family from Leamington Ontario. Numerous regional visitors and residents shared holiday time across Mulberry East Main Union Ave Pleasant Ridge Letart and nearby towns. Henry Euler aged 72 was hospitalized in Gallipolis and Mitchells returned from Columbus after Christmas.
Middleport residents showcase festive Christmas displays though no prizes were awarded. Notable examples include Grant St deme homes of Houdashelt Mathews Stansbury Allman and the Erle wins with arches of lights and lit evergreens. Santa figures and illuminated Nativity scenes brighten several porches and windows.
The Ohio Valley Grange held its annual Christmas party at Community Hall in Letart Falls attended by 90 Grangers from Great Bend Harrisonville Racine and Letart. The hall featured pine branches green and red decorations a large Christmas tree and icicle drapings. Caroling and a solo by Mrs. Dan Hartinger complemented by Sayre and Daily of Great Bend on guitar and violin. Popcorn and candy were served and gift pulling with pole and line provided a fun prize game.
Middleport reports the second annual Kumquat Bowl between the Ohio All-Stars and the St. Petersburg Green Devils concluded 0 0 on December 26. Carl Barsotti, Middleport High School senior and Ohio All-Star member, drew praise for aggressive tackle plays from a local writer.
The Wisecrackers high school girls met at Margaret Souders home for their monthly gathering and Christmas party with gifts exchanged. Many locals attended dinners, dances, and visits with friends, including Miss Jenny Lou Brown of Columbus and Rex Koons and his Commodores set to perform at the Jitterbug Dance.
Local merchants finish Christmas rush tasks inventory cleanup and year end duties. Most report strong Christmas business and a solid finish to the season.
Funeral services for the late Elkeneth Shain were held Tuesday at Sutton Methodist Church with interment in the nearby cemetery. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Howard Wolfe Mrs. L L Roush and Mrs. Belle Quinn, two brothers Milo and Emory Shain, and three sisters Mrs. Laura Willbarger Mrs. Martha Wolfe and Mrs. Ida Wright.
The Pomeroy Panthers travel to Greenfield tonight to face Greenfield McClain in their third game. They hold a 1 1 record after two games this season.
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