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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1933

Page

2

Lodges to Represent at K of P Assembly Friday Night

Eighteen Knights of Pythias lodges will gather at the Middleport lodge hall for a district meeting led by J H Grate, with Mt. Vernon’s F G Sparks as speaker. Music by Meigs County Orchestra and local vocalists. Attendees from Gallipolis to Carbondale expected. open meeting for Knights and sisters. After programs, refreshments served.

Middleport Knights of Pythias Focal ‘Lodge J. H. Grate F. G. Sparks Mt. Vernon Grand Channcellor Ohio Meigs County Orchestra Lewis Pomeroy Knights of Pythias Quartet Virginia Egner Dan Hartinger Gallipolis Cheshire Pt. Pleasant Hartford Pomeroy Rutland Carpenter Long Bottom Tuppers Plains Racine Buchtel Athens Nelsonville Jacksonville Glewster New Marshfield Chauncey Carbondale Knights of Pythies Pythian Sisters Grate

Named Councilmen Appointed to Middleport Council

Middleport is filling two vacancies on its council. R. E. Powell and David C. Miller were appointed Monday evening to replace resignations by A. A. Dillard and A. B. Bingham. Council chairman Co. L. Brooks presided. Mayor J. E. Harley was absent.

R. E. Powell David C. Miller Middleport R. FE. Powell A. A. Dillard A. B. Bingham Co. L. Brooks J. E. Harley

Presbyterian Men’s Class entertained at church parlors

Members of the Men’s Class of the Presbyterian Church were entertained Tuesday night at the church parlors by O. H. Stewart, class teacher. Several speakers were heard, followed by a program of music. Refreshments were served by a committee of class members.

Middleport The Presbyterian Church O. H. Stewart

Local events highlight Middleport week with parties and service

Middleport residents report a bridge birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. James Brouders with friends gathering Monday night. The Women s Missionary Society plans an all day study meeting Thursday at the Presbyterian Church using Visiting the Future in Indian Missions as the text.

Middleport James Brouders Woman's Missionary Society Presbyterian Church L. J. Heiner C. A. Poindexter G. Probst C. T. Shumaker

Famous Dry Worker Speaks at Middleport Church

Oliver W. Stewart, head of the Flying Squadron Foundation field force, will speak at 7:15 PM Thursday in the Presbyterian Church to advocate national prohibition. Stewart is a veteran prohibition leader and former Illinois legislator known for reform journalism and platform work.

Middleport Oliver W. Stewart Flying Squadron Foundation Presbyterian Church Stewart Illinois Chicago House of Representatives National Enquirer J. Frank Hanry Indiana Union

Middleport Monarchs Set to Host Gallipolis Test

Middleport prepares for a tough home game tonight as the Monarchs, 9 wins 4 losses, host Gallipolis at the Middleport High School Gym. Scoring leader Chester Knight has 147 points in 13 games, with Anderson close behind.

High School Middleport Middleport Monarchs Gallipolis Middleport High School Monarchs W. FR Bul Grate Chester Knight Chester High School Anderson Jacksonville John Lute Gallipolia Wellaton

Founders Day Planned in Middleport Park Street School

In observance of Founders Day a program by teachers and pupils will be presented Thursday Feb 14 at the Park Street School auditorium. Mrs William Bradford president of the Parent Teacher Association announces a pageant titled Talking Garden followed by a short program.

Middleport Park Street William Bradford Parent-Teacher Association

Racine Notes On Local Visits And Work

Mr and Mrs John Quirele spent Monday with relatives in Parkersburg. R A Cook a mechanic of Marietta was here Monday working at the Buckeye pump station. Miss Della Turner was a visitor this week at the home of her brother Jake Turner in Middleport.

John Quirele Parkersburg R. A. Cook Marietta Buckeye Della Turner Jake Turner Middleport

Changes in Probate Court Marked by Judge Carleton

Judge J B Carleton notes the new Probate Code upends property transfer rules in Ohio, blending personal and real property, abolishing dower, and granting widows larger shares on the death of a husband without a will. The changes reflect a shift after the code’s first year in effect.

Carleton S. A. McCullsigh

Honor Roll Listed at Pomeroy Junior High

Pomeroy Junior High School announces honor roll recipients for the last six weeks with grades above all subjects. Ninth grade names include Philip Harbrecht Mildred Heilman Jeanne Hines Constance Finlan Agnes Sutton Ida Alice Waddell Edward Lietwiler Elma Spencer Louise Baer Margaret Nease Thelma Young Ruth Carman Jean Clark Madylene Flint Emma Ebersvach Elma Edwards Mary Ellen Miller Charles Mullen Yolanda Dugard Margaret Jones John Bally Alice Bowen Carl Neutzling Fifth Grade selections include Lucien Casto Mary Williamson Tracy Goodwin Flor-

Philip Harbrecht Mildred Heilman Jeanne Hines Constance Finlan Agnes Sutton Ida Alice Waddell Edward Lietwiler Elma Spencer Louise Baer Margaret Nease Thelma Young Ruth Carman Jéan Clark Madyline Flint Emma Ebersvach Elma Edwards Mary Ellen Miller Charles Mullen Yolanda Dugard Margaret Jones John Bally Alice Bowen Carl Neutzling Fiehth Lucien Casto Mary Williamson Tracy Goodwin Flor

Seventh Grade Names Recalled To Honor Students

The list includes students such as Ence Brickels Louise Harper Leo Vaughn and Daniel Rubit along with Dorothy Hamm Naomi Johnson David Kindle Donald Miller Marjorie Ashworth Agnes Freye Bobby Lewis Albert Smith William Clark Eva Clements Mary E. Elberfeld Donald Weed Margaret Ashworth and Roy Reuter acknowledging academic distinction.

Ence Brickels Louise Harper Leo Vaughn Daniel Rubit Dorothy Hamm Naomi Johnson David Kindle Donald Miller Marjorie Ashworth Agnes Freye Bobby Lewis Albert Smith William Clark Eva Clements Mary E. Elberfeld Donald Weed Margaret Ashworth Roy Reuter

Pomeroy Funeral Services Held for Nathaniel Shirkey

Nathaniel Shirkey of Salem Township died after a visit there. Funeral services were held Monday at a burial location in Pomeroy. He was aged ninety two.

Nathaniel Gryncpe Salem Township

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