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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1937

Page

3

State Board To Hold Merit Exams For Pom eroy Street Commissioner

Pom eroy officials plan a competitive merit test for the street commissioner post to be awarded in January. Mayor-elect Malcolm D. Hartley announced Ohio Civil Service Commission will supervise to ensure impartial results. The appointment, debated by the incoming council, will require physical fitness and basic street maintenance knowledge.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Street Malcolm D. Hartley Hartley Civil Service Commission of Ohio

Meigs County Stocked With Rabbits By Conservation Plan

One hundred twenty Missouri rabbits were released in Meigs County Tuesday from the Ohio Conservation Division. Nine coons and several rough grouse are expected to join soon. The Meigs County Fish and Game Association, led by R W Finsterwald, aims to raise funds by selling hunting licenses and directing the 25 cent license fee to the association treasury, totaling about $400 for purchasing more game.

Pomeroy Missouri Ohio Conservation Division Meigs County R. W. Finsterwald

Beech Grove Cemetery Trustees Add Feiger to Board

The Beech Grove Cemetery board will welcome Harry E. Feiger as a new member replacing W. L. Stivers. Feiger, a retired local businessman and former trustee, will join George McQuigg and Charles Mullen on the three member panel serving six year terms with no salary. A church night program is planned Friday at Simpon M. FE Church led by the Epworth League.

Sions Civil Service Commission Harry E. Feiger Beech Grove Cemetery W. L. Stivers O. R. Faris Faris Cemetery Board of Trustees Feiger George McQuigg Charles Mullen Pomeroy Simpson M. FE Epworth League

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Updates

Condition of George McQuigg of Lincoln Hill reported satisfactory after a blood transfusion on Monday. Sally guests hosted by Mrs. Margaret Smith and Mrs. Fannie Amberger included Herbert Pender grass and children, Robert Fry, Louis Smith, Earl Hartenbach, and Mrs. William Woods. Salt and Cinder Club of Columbus, with former Pomeroy residents, met at the Southern Hotel. Kathryn Price of Peacock Ave. and Delmont Hall of Columbus announced engagement. Kathryn is a Pomeroy High School graduate and has worked in Columbus.

Columbus Salt and Cinder Club of Pomeroy Southern Charles Price Peacock Ave Kathryn Price Delmont Hall Kathryn Pomeroy High School D. B. Morrison Charles Bruce New Lexington Charles Hoisington Donald Betts Amesville Earl Linscott Victoria Hoisington Rushville Gerald Dunlevy Glouster Frank Dunlevy Ives Dunlevy Jess Dunlevy Glen Reed Bishopville R. J. Kittle Athens Hoy Seckinger C. F. Reed Faye McKinley

Busy Jacksonville holiday guests and events

A crowded note lists visitors from Flushing Smithfield Wheatley Captain W Va and more who attended the funeral of Mrs. Carl Moody in Gloucester. Birth announced Carolyn Kay weighing seven pounds on Dec 26. Christmas guests span Detroit Athens Millfield and Amesville with multiple family gatherings and club party notes.

William Hill Carl Moody Glouster Harvey Jenkins, Jr Carolyn Kay Eddie Buhla Detroit Frank Dunlevy Ida McDaniel Millfield L. A. Morrison Anna Exenkemper North Canton Lena Exenkemper Joe Gould Campbell Della Irwin Athens Elsie Barber Nelsonville A. R. Woodgerd Hurshel Roberts Densil Roberts Lansing Mich I. L. Roberts Harley Wemmer Fred Wemmer John Jarvis Sarah Jarvis Edward Ley Charles Darst Ladies Democratic Club Blanche Jansen Edna Rollins Lena Geary Florence Morrison Anna Chappelear Minnie Hallam Mary Brown Eliza Robinson William Hilt Clarence Hilt Hettie Rambo Harold Sams Stacey Sayer Earl Linscott Albert Linscott Juanita Homer Eckard Amesville Allen Sayer Fort Wayne

Christmas Socials and Family Visits Fill Coolville-Troy News

Coolville and Troy residents recount a Christmas Eve caroling at the Bingman home, gift exchanges, and refreshments. The report lists numerous Christmas dinners, visits, and greetings across local families, with church events and a Troy Grange installation planned for January 1.

Licensed To Marry In Meigs County

Marriage licenses issued in probate court include Martin Gandee and Julia Bell of Sutton Township and Racine, Edward Wandiing and Grace Trew of Chester and Middleport, Arnold Grate and Mildred Vance of Salem Township and Langsville, among others. Footnote indicates continued list on Page 8.

Meigs County Pomeroy Martin C. Gandee Sutton Township Julia Faye Bell Racine Edward Wandiing Chester Grace Trew Middleport Arnold Grate Salem Township Mildred Vance Langsville Herbert Huber Ruth Gorby Rutland Gatewood Gomer Blanch Cochran Donald Emil Knapp Ripley W. Va Mary Frances Friese Leon Robert Hill Reedsville Agnes Collins Tuppers Plains Elda R. Calaway Hattie Reed Everett Waldron Pauline Mossman Carpenter

Yellow Jacket Team Honored at Dance in Middleport

Middleport Yellow Jacket football players and their dates were hosts E A Bennett and F E Mathews for an informal gathering at Roy's Place hall. Coach Marshall McCuen and his wife attended as guests. Senior players and family members were mentioned as honorees. Robert Flesher, now at Greenbrier Military School, also attended. A separate note reports Mrs Guy Adams hospitalized after ambulance transport for surgery.

Middleport Middleport Yellow Jacket E. A. Bennett F. E. Mathews Roy Marshall McCuen McCuen Mathews Fred Butcher Robert Flesher Greenbrier Military School Mr. Bennett Ed Bennett

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