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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1936
Page
3
Town council debates sidewalk display ban amid new year patrols. Glenroy Ewing and John Cranston lead discussion as merchants defend the ordinance while others oppose it. Council suspends rules to read and approve the measure. Funds appropriations total 5 697.30 with several departments budgeting for the year.
Manuel Gar Harry Vannetta of Clarksburg West Virginia faced Judge C E. And on Monday afternoon pled guilty to transporting intoxicating liquor. Vannetta was fined $100 and costs and released. The arrest followed a county traffic stop of a car loaded with liquor, with both men initially contesting the charge.
The Churn Council of the United Group laws meeting will be held at the Church Beit Wednesday at 7 30 PM The Evan and Presbyterian Councils and other members are urged to attend to organize for the 1936 fiscal year The Mary and Marthe posting is delayed and will be March 4 at Church of Peace special religious education board session follows at 7 30 PM
Reading from the text and a brief sermon will be led by Mrs Barnes on Avenue near Lee McComas. Swin is in charge of the arrangements for the event at 1st Episcopal Church this evening.
A Meigs County citizen recalled to the courthouse story about asking Judge Miller how much property is needed for a divorce. He asked if a town lot and a farm would suffice, highlighting a humorous old inquiry from the past.
Middleport residents attend a Thursday night performance of There’s a Man in the House at the high school gym. A nine member Philathea Women cast from the Church of Christ presents a three act comedy set in early American Vermont.
Middleport Garden Club met on Monday afternoon with Mrs. Clarence Swearingen hosting. Mrs. J. B. Downing led the business and a talk on planning the outdoors living area followed, plus a discussion on new plant culture. Guests included Mrs. E. R. Tompkins and Mrs. C. M. Hennesy. Next meeting with Mrs. O. B. Stout on Fisher Avenue is set for Monday, March 2.
Mrs. Dee Ward returns to Middleport living with Mrs. E A Reed on First Ave following a trip to New York City after the sudden death of her brother-in-law Col Malohn Rorty. Kathryn Rathburn recovers from illness as W T Moore and his wife visit here until she regains health. Margaret Gaskill travels to Pomeroy to care for Mr Wolfe, father of Mrs Harry Feiger. Patricia McElhinny is absent sick with mumps. James Souder and Fred Healy families spend Sunday in Athens and Pomeroy respectively for a birthday dinner honoring Margaret Ann Healy, age 143.
World Wide Guild Girls met at Mrs. F. C. Kreager’s home to begin a new study book. The first chapter was divided into three parts and presented by Miss Fern Badgley Miss Nettie Badgley and Margaret Ella Hysell. Social time and refreshments followed.
Mrs Effie Wise of Middleport has been ill with pleurisy for several days at her residence at the corner of North Second Avenue and Hudson Street. She lives with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George Meinhart.
Hemlock Grange met Saturday evening February 1 with a business session followed by a lecture hour of songs historical questions readings and stunts. Vegetable soup was served and the next meeting is February 15. Members should display their oldest Valentine and bring a reading from McGuffey’s Readers. Pie and sandwiches will be provided for lunch.
A report shows about 75 percent of U S licensed airplanes are over four years old. The data underline a large share of aging aircraft in the national registry and potential safety and maintenance implications for operators.
Oil for Italy's submarines and gasoline for swift planes form the life blood of wartime power. The article notes gasoline supports submarines and air forces, enabling Il Duce's display of strength to awe millions.
Special Board of Review for Kinshata District scouts meets Thursday evening February 6 at Peace Evangelical Church with Rev. R C Ditter as chairman to review those not ready at the last session and enable award presentation at the Court of Honor on February 13. The annual council meeting and Scout Masters Dinner follow Friday at 6 30 pm at the Masonic Temple in Parkersburg for the Kinshata District. A Community Camp near Chester will gain momentum with WPA built cabin and improvements funded by last year’s drive.
Olive Brookins hosts February Ladies Aid gathering at Church of Christ with a 6 o'clock anniversary dinner. Activities include a comic homemade valentine and a business session led by Mrs. C. H. Boudinot. Community updates cover illness, school PTA plans, miners’ convention travel, measles care, a fire relief gift, and winter travel hazards around Millfield. Crocodile note closes item.
Meeting of the Disabled American Veterans will be held Thursday night at Red Men’s Hall. Important business will be taken up. Officers elected for 1936 will be installed. Bonus application blanks will be available to veterans who have not yet submitted an application.
Funeral services were held for Harley Turner who was killed by a car. Byron Davis lies seriously ill near Salem Center. Multiple residents and families hosted gatherings and guests across Dexter with several travelers visiting from Columbus and Rutland. Preaching is planned for Old Dexter and the Christian Church. local teachers return after weather. Mary Louise Chaney is ill with mumps.
The Daughters of America announce a bingo party to be held Wednesday evening at the Junior Hall in Syracuse. Prizes will be awarded to winners of the bingo game.
Cutler residents report no school since January due to cold and bad roads. The piece lists local visits, family news, a newborn Kenneth Ray Gill, pneumonia illness of Charles Singer, and social events at the Leyda and Gould households amid ongoing winter disruptions.
Rio Grande notices regional residents visiting friends in Columbus Piqua Ironton Crown City and Gallia. Open house by the Davis Cottage girls and a Baptist Auxiliary meeting are noted. Gallia Script adds Scholastic Route Review to boost high school papers while a study links three quarters of auto wages to non factory workers.
Residents at Chauncey County Home enjoyed a Sunday program led by the Glouster Negro Baptist Church Choir. Eight singers, directed by Mrs. Ethel Riley, presented scripture, prayers, spirituals, hymns, and two musical readings alongside the regular service. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Courtney and several Chauncey residents.
Chauncey Granville Leroy Beckler age 85 died Friday at his home in Hiram after living there over 20 years. He was born in York Township to J. H. and Elizabeth Beckler and had a brother William 75. He owned Hiram Christian College and educated his children. Survived by wife Susan Wilkes Beckler and three children Dr Herbert Beckler Rev Harley Beckler and Mrs Edith Hatch. Funeral was held Monday at the Hiram Church of Christ with burial in the local cemetery.
James Crosser, a student at Ohio University Athens, spent the weekend in Chauncy visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs Lafe Crosser and Mr and Mrs James Fouty of Lexington Ave Crosser is the son of Mr and Mrs Roy Crosser Lima formerly of Chauncy.
Seventeen mines including Chauncey No 5 No 9 No 24 No 28 No 69 No 10X No 219 No 255 No 267 and Ohio No 1 plus Chauncey N Y 25 Poston No 6 Hocking Lick Run Kimberly Black Diamond Luhrig Carbondale Coon ville and Salem Hollow operated Tuesday in the district.
The funeral for George H. Stalder was held at The Plains M E Church on Friday replacing the Nazarene Church. Rev. Drell Goff of the Nazarene conducted the services. Also listed are social visits in Chauncey and nearby towns including Mr. and Mrs. Bennett and daughter Beulah in The Plains, and other local moves and visits among Chauncey residents and families in Rose Farm Ohio Columbus and Millfield with various relatives.
Mrs. Carrie Channel and sisters Mrs. Hattie Coon and Mrs. Helen Nelson from The Plains traveled to Orbiston to care for their ailing parents Mr. and Mrs. Lew Jones. The parents aged 85 and 74 are bedridden with severe colds. Mrs. Channel will stay through the week.
The Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary to the United Mine Workers will hold a regular meeting at the local K of P Hall on Wednesday night February 5. A Valentine box and refreshments will be served during the social hour.
Members of the Mills Field Needia Club sponsor a benefit bingo party at the D. of P. hall on Wednesday night.
An old advertisement touts juniper oil and buchu leaves to flush excess acids and waste from the bladder and reduce irritation. It promotes a green tablet branded Bukets as a bladder laxative and claims four days relief or return for 25 cents.
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