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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1940

Page

3

Pomeroy Social Notes: Attends Ceremony and Births

Mr and Mrs Dana Howett and daughter Mildred with Mrs Leona Story attended Holzer Hospital Gallipolis where Donna Howett trains as a freshman nurse receiving her cap. Mildred Coell Miller to wed Clifton Williams in Rutland Methodist Church February 4. Norris E Davis announce birth of boy and girl twins at Grant Hospital Columbus mother Florence Peoples.

Dana Howett Mildred Leona Story Darwin Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Donna Harold Miller Langsville Mildred Coell Miller Clifton Hulbert Williams C. H. Williams Syracuse Rutland Methodist Church Norris E. Davis Grant Hospital Columbus Florence Peoples E. W. Peoples

Creomulsion Relief for Cough and Bronchial Ailments

Promises quick cough relief by loosening phlegm and soothing inflamed bronchial membranes. If not satisfied, money back guarantee offered by the druggist on Creomulsion for coughs chest colds and bronchitis.

Wreckage Moves From Ewing Home

A crew began Wednesday removing wreckage from the Glenroy Ewing house on Lincoln Hill after a recent destructive fire. Mr. Ewing plans to start rebuilding a new home on the same site in the near future.

Pomeroy Glenroy Ewing Lincoln Hill Ewing

Town Bailey Victim Of Painful Accident

Town Bailey suffered serious injuries when a plank fell from his 21 year old son Ralph Bailey at Patalaska on January 10. Ralph works for a bridge contracting company and the elder Bailey entered Grant Hospital on January 20 for observation. An operation was performed Saturday morning. The Baileys reside in Patalaska and were visited by brother Russell Bailey and wife last Friday.

Middleport Bailey Ralph Bailey Patalaska

Young Musician To Give Recital

Middleport report states Starling Gray, a young Chicago musician, played piano and musical saw and sang at a mid week prayer service of the Church of Christ. He will perform again Sunday morning at the church and a Christian Endeavor Society recital date will be announced.

Middleport Starling Grayson Chicago Church of Christ Grayson Christian Endeavor Society

Athens Woman Praises Vendol For Constipation Relief

Mrs. R. M. Hoffman of 83 Mill St. Athens says Vendol cured long standing constipation and related symptoms. She invites others to visit the Vendor Man at AthensPhcy on Court St to learn how this root herb and alkaline medicine helped her sleep, digestion, and nerves. Vendol is sold at Hickman’s Drug Store in Nelsonville and by other leading druggists.

R. M. Hoffman Mill St Athens Phcy Vendor N. Court St Hickman Nelsonville

Needs of Work Pointed Out In Statement

Meigs County's two year old Child Welfare Office run by Ada Kinder and Rita Rose is described in a state document after its removal was requested by the county commissioners. The program aims to aid needy rural children with case work and collaboration with schools and health agencies, noting 55 cases in 1938 and 59 in 1939.

Pomeroy Meigs County Ada Kinder Rita Rose State Bureau of Charities Bureau of Charities Ohio Athens Gallia Vinton Washington Scioto Paulding Geauga Hardin Clermont

Evans Funeral To Be Held Saturday

Funeral services for Lewis Evans aged 75 will be held Saturday at two o'clock with interment at Gravel Hill Cemetery. Evans, a retired car man from the New York Central Hobson shops since 1917, died Wednesday at his home on Hobson Road. he is survived by his wife Verda and two daughters Florence and Mrs. Clara Cochran of Mt. Clemens Michigan.

Middleport Lewis Evans Hobson Road Gravel Hill Evans New York Central Hobson Verda Florence Clara Cochran Mt. Clemens Mich

Marietta to Meet Pomeroy Panthers Friday Night

The Pomeroy Panthers host Marietta Friday night in what is expected to be an interesting game. Marietta has a strong team and locals foresee a competitive matchup with no confident prediction on a winner.

Marietta Pomeroy Panthers Pomeroy Panthers Tigers

Army Slum Beef Stew Shared by Feeney-Bennett Legion

In Middleport the Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary held a joint session at the Legion Hall where a beef stew nicknamed Army slum was served. Aged resident J Wilkin Merrill, 88, of Vine Street, is recovering from a hip bone injury suffered Sunday while retrieving fuel for his fire. Wendall Bunce hosted friends at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs Walter Bunce, in a social gathering. In Phoenix the Arizona National Guard will replace the swastika emblem with a thunderbird as part of a reform. The 1937 world gold production totaled 236 266 000 fine ounces, with the Philippine Islands contributing 694 900 fine ounces.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Legion Hall J. Wilkin Merrill Vine St Wendall Bunce Silver Run Walter Bunce Philippine Islands

Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Group Activities

Pauline Mitch becomes treasurer of the Young Adult Class at the Church of Christ after Faye Nuckles marriage. The group held games and refreshments after the business session. Miss Josephine Emmish hosted a waffle supper at Capital University for Frances Pullin Dorothy Sauer and Jean Clark of Pomeroy. Kathryn Luh Sommer engaged to Jack Shadle with Feb wedding at Greenfield. Greenfield ceremony to be conducted by Rev L R Wilson. Mary Lou Grogan ill and absent two weeks from school. Mrs Noah Gibbs visiting Vine Street. Mrs Albert Miller visiting Homer Grant home. Meyer Maggied Elmer Caldwell en route to Nelsonville for Knights of Pythias district meeting. Ernest Meyer spoke with Phi Delta Kappa. Mrs Warren Turner and son Bobby return to Dickinson after week with Addie Branch.

Pauline Mitch Church of Christ Faye Abbott Nuckles Josephine Emmish C. al Emmish Capital University Frances Pullin Dorothy Sauer Jean Clark Pomeroy Walter Sommer Beech Hill W. Va aKthryn Luh Jack Shadile Pt. Pleasant Greenfield L. R. Wilson Morgantown Mr. Shadle H. E. Shadle Mt.Vernon on-the-Kanawha Bing Mary Lou Grogan Frank Grogan Beech St Noah Gibbs Albany George Reynolds Vine St Albert Miller Columbus L. F. Sater Homer Grant Sater Grant Meyer Maggied Elmer Caldwell Gallipolis Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Ernest Meyer Cincinnati Phi Delta Kappa Warren Turner Bobby Dickinson Taylor Addie Branch

Conservation Checks To Be Distributed In Meigs County

Meigs County AAA reports 1 808 1940 conservation checks totaling 46 597 35 received and ready for distribution to farmers. Daily meetings scheduled this week for farmer convenience. About 00 checks remain to be received. Notices to owners detailing 1940 farm allotments on depleting crops to be released this week.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Junior High Teams Open Tournament Play in Gallipolis

Middleport began the JHS basketball tournament week with 7B and 8B games. Eighth grader Bill Hubbard led scoring with 7 points as the 8th grade edged the 7th 20 to 15. The Middleport lineup is pending announcement by Coach Marshall McCuen.

Middleport Bill Hubbard Wolfe JHS Gallipolis Pt. Pleasant Marshall McCuen

Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Renews Quarters for 90 Days

Phi Delta Kappa brothers lease Knights of Pythias Hall on N Second Ave for 90 days and begin intensive cleaning led by Emmett Shuler Ohio Fuel Gas Co president. Charles Murray and other officers assist as weekly dances and public entertainments are planned. Shuler reports $15 donated to the local PTA.

Middleport Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Phi Delts Knights of Pythias Hall N. Second Ave Emmett Shuler Ohio Fuel Gas Co Charles Murray Paul Davis Calvin Reichman Bill Grate Allen Jenkinson Charles Pickens Shuler PTA

Milk Bottle Campaign Funds Support Central School Lunches

A fraternity raised money during the holidays the Milk Bottle Campaign to purchase milk for undernourished children at Central School. The effort collected donations from students and community supporters to fund nutritious meals.

Central School

Gold Medal Haarlem Off Capsules Claim Kidney Relief

An advertisement extols Gold Medal Haarlem Off Capsules as a safe inexpensive remedy to flush kidneys and bladder, claiming to restore healthy function and ease symptoms like backache and nervousness. It warns against substitutes and notes the product ships from Haarlem, Holland with a 45 cent price.

Haarlem Maarlem Holland

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