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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1936

Page

3

Loss in 1 Weather Rules on new teacher certificates

Meigs County schools update attendance rules after sub zero weather closing. Temporary certificates transition to life or eight year certificates with new regulations for teachers. Home Economics club plans meeting in Pomeroy led by Miss Enid Grace Crow and others. Bus drivers and clerks across districts highlight centralization and tax funding concerns for school systems.

Bee Chapman Enid Grace Crow Tuppers Cubs Meigs County Edusystem Pomeroy and Ool

Encouraging remarks from the New York cen hubs

The fragmented text shows concerns about progress and leadership in local schools and church groups. It references officials, elections, and terms of service with mention of Presbyter and a candidate named Mrs. Heens.

Not Bad for an Amateur

George Bernard Shaw, visiting Miami aboard the Arandora Star, chats with Bernarr MacFadden over tea and buttermilk. He praises Roosevelt as an amateur president but criticizes economics and muses on importing Russian commissars as a thought experiment. MacFadden, a staunch anti communism figure, listens and responds.

George Bernard Shaw Franklin D. Roosevelt Miami Fila Bernarr MacFadden Roosevelt Shaw Southampton England Stalin MacFadden

Building Work To Start Soon In Middleport

Construction begins this week on a new Middleport High School site with a PWA project. Once weather improves and foundations are laid, excavation and sewer work will commence, creating more jobs per Mrs. Edna Jo Berry of the National Re employment agency.

Middleport Middleport High School PWA Edna Jo Berry National Re-employment Agency

Missionaries Flee To Escape Red Force

In Changsha Hunan China British missionary released after over a year as a captive. A Hayman of the China Inland Mission describes his frail condition and gratitude to be freed after a ransom of 10000 silver dollars. R A Bosshardt remains in captivity as promises to release him were not kept.

Changsha Hunan China Red A. Hayman China Inland Mission Hayman Reds U U S R. A. Bosshardt

Huey P. Long’s widow chosen for Senate seat

In Baton Rouge the Louisiana State Democratic Executive Committee unanimously nominated Mrs Huey P Long as the Democratic candidate for the United States Senate to succeed her late husband.

Baton Rouge Huey P. Long United States Senate Louisiana State Democratic Executive Committee

Miss Frances Willock Attends State Newspaper Convention

Miss Frances Willock left Wednesday evening for Columbus to attend the state newspaper association convention. She was accompanied by her mother Mrs. C E Willock who will visit the rest of the week with her three sisters Mrs. Roy Fugate Mrs. Lewis Wolfe and Mrs. Orville Rader.

Middleport Frances Willock Columbus Newspaper Association C. E. Willock Roy Fugate Lewis Wolfe Orville Rader

Largest automobile trailer camp in Sarasota spans 31 acres

The largest automobile trailer camp in the United States is located in Sarasota Florida and covers an area of 31 acres.

United States Sarasota, Fla

Long Service Is Recognized in Middleport

J. C. Fisher received a gift from Superintendent M. W. Essex and Middleport Public Schools staff honoring 30 years of service. A committee led by Lee McComas with Susie Taylor and G. O. Reynolds presented the token Tuesday at Fisher’s home. Fisher thanked them in a brief speech.

Middleport J. C. Fisher M. W. Essex Board of Education Lee McComas Susie Taylor G. O. Reynolds Mr. Fisher Miss Taylor

Middleport Social Personal Mention

J A Kent publisher of The Democrat went to Columbus for a newspaper convention. Mrs R N Barnes is ill at her home corner S Third Ave and Lincoln St. Peggy June, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Robson, is improving after an illness. Mrs Ben Erwin of Charleston visits Robson family. Mrs Fred B Fisher of Gallipolis visits relatives. Mrs J C Fisher is improving from illness. M L French is ill with influenza on S Fourth Ave.

Middleport J. A. Kent S. Third Ave The Democrat Columbus R. N. Barnes Lincoln St Peggy June William Robson Ben Erwin Charleston Fred B. Fisher Gallipolis J. C. Fisher S. Sixth Ave M. L. French S. Fourth Ave

Planning Tea for Meigs County Women’s Club

The Meigs County Women’s Republican Club will host a planning tea Saturday at 2 PM at Mrs A D Russell’s home on W Main Street. Officials will finalize plans for a Lincoln’s Birthday tea at Mrs C W Jones’s residence in Middleport.

Pomeroy Meigs County A. D. Russell Main St Lincoln C. W. Jones Middleport

Business Census Opens in Meigs County

The American Business and Manufacturer Census begins in Meigs County with three men from Middleport and a woman and man from Pomeroy, appointed by district supervisor Mrs Agnes B King of Ironton. The census, started Monday February 3, will run for three months.

Middleport

Mrs. Clark Hosts Middleport Literary Club Meeting

Middleport residents gather at Mrs. C W Clark 85 South Third Ave for February session led by president Mrs. R W Harris. Vivian Middleton reports on David Starr Jordan with a piano solo by Mrs. R A Hecox. Parli pro discussed. next meeting set for Feb 19 at Mrs. M L French residence. Also noted is a line about British bombing plane gun turrets.

Middleport Middleport Literary Club C. W. Clark South Third Ave R. W. Harris Vivian Middleton David Starr Jorden M. L. French S Fourth Ave Lincoln St

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