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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1935

Page

14

Meigs County Safety Week Planned At Civic Meeting

Meigs County Safety Week activities were outlined at a joint Pomeroy Civic Club and Middleport Rotary Club gathering at the Elmburet Tavern. Prof A W McKay urged traffic safety, and plans include school lessons, Boy Scouts, fire department demonstrations, police cooperation, and a deputy sheriff request to enforce motor vehicle laws.

Pomeroy A. W. McKay Meigs County Whitlatch Frank Johnston Dor Schaffer Fera Foreman Fire Departments Pomeroy and Middleport BE. D. Will Pomeroy-Middleport

Philathea Women Meet at Church Tonight

The Philathea Women of the Church of Christ will gather at the church with Mrs. Howard Williams’ group as hostesses. A Valentine party is planned for the evening.

Tontigut Middleport Philathea Women The Church of Christ Howard Williams

Rally for Baptist Young People on February 17

Naomi Young People's Union of Naomi Baptist Church holds a full day rally Sunday February 17 with an 11 a.m. service by Rev. J. Carpenter of Columbus followed by noon dinner in the church basement. An afternoon program at 2 30 features hymns readings solos and instrumental interludes ending with remarks by Rev. Carpenter and a benediction.

Naomi Young People’s Union Naomi Baptist Church Cr. J. Carpenter Columbus Mary Brown Bertie Qualls Clarice McCave Francis Lauckadoo Zuelelra Smith Ruben Ware Jr Rosie Brown Frank Harris GC. G. Winston Bertha Jackson Eva Warner C .J. Carpenter

Minstrel Show Tonight at Harrisonville High

The Harrisonville high school auditorium hosts a minstrel show tonight. The Lend a Hand Circle gathers at Mrs. B. V. Atkins home Thursday night February 14. A local grange meeting is planned for Friday night.

Harrisonville B. V. Atkins

Lincoln Dinner Opens Two Step in Middleport

The first of two patriotic dinners was served Tuesday at the Church of Christ for Lincoln Dinner with many attendees and festive decoration. Upcoming events include the Washington dinner at Heath Methodist Church and the St Patrick dinner at First Baptist Church. Mrs Mary Vincent, recently hospitalized, transferred from Gravel Hill to Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore by train with a physician, met by her father and brother. Mrs Hollie Beat Gallipelle hosted her Five Hundred Club with three tables at EB Tompkins home. guests included Mrs L D McMaster Mrs B F Fultz Sr and Mrs S J Hamer of Wilkes-Barre PA.

Middleport Church of Christ Washington Heath Methodist Church First Baptist Church Mary Vincent Hollie Beatt Gallipelle EB. R. Tompkins South Third Avenue Mra L. D. McMaster B. F. Fultz Sr J. Hamer Wilkensbury

Pomeroy Names Paul W. Andrews Deputy Sheriff

Paul W. Andrews was appointed deputy sheriff in Meigs County by Sheriff Roscoe O. Fowler. The entry was filed Tuesday in the clerk of courts office.

Pomeroy Paul W. Andrews Meigs County Roscoe O. Fowler Clerk of Courts Office

Pomroy Unit to Elect Officials at City Hall Meeting

The Pomroy Unit of the Meigs County chapter of the Ohio Unemployed League meets tonight at 7 at City Hall. Official will be elected. No fines will be attached on delinquent members, per president Pearl Bolin.

Pomeroy Meigs County The Ohio Unemployed League Pearl Bolin Meigs County League of Young Democrats

Donahue Family to Move to Feiger Property Friday

The James Donahue family of Mechanic and Third Street will relocate Friday to the Feiger property on Mechanic Street. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Roller of Mulberry Avenue visited Ed Reese in Racine. A Hartley of Lincoln Hill left for Columbus for cataract surgery, accompanied by his son and daughter in law Oliver A. Hartley and spouse.

James Donahue Mechanic and Third Street Feiger Mechanic Street Jacob Roller Mulberry Avenue Ed Reese Racine A. Hartley Lincoln Hill Columbus Oliver A. Hartley

Damage Action Is Settled in Court

Five thousand dollar damage suit of Elmer Beegle Pomery produce dealer against his nephew Joseph EB Beegle was settled out of court Tuesday after a jury had been summoned to hear the case. The plaintiff alleged negligence from a backing auto. Terms of settlement were not announced.

Pomeroy Elmer Beegle Pomeroy Produce Dealer Joseph EB. Beegle

Classes Resumed in Carthage After Short Illness Pause

LOTTRIDGE Feb 13 School resumed at Lottridge Monday after a week’s closure due to the scarlet fever epidemic in Athens County. No cases were reported in Carthage Township, with schools ordered closed as a precaution. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted at homes across Lottridge and nearby communities.

Lottridge Athens County Carthage Township

Commissioners Worried Over Tax Evasions

The State Tax Commission in Columbus considers methods to stop duplicate use of sales tax receipts. Chairman Carlton Darguach notes buyers often leave receipts, tempting merchants to reuse them. Officials also investigate alleged counterfeit tax stamps and pursue a missing suspect.

Columbus State Tax Commission Carlton 8 Darguach Vies Commission

Middleport Notes on Residents and Visits

Middleport residents share updates as Paul Scott returns from Houston for a 12 day visit with family after two years away. John Farkas and family plan to move into North Fourth Avenue on Feb 20, while the Williams family relocate from Rutland. Nearby births and social visits are also noted along with moves and travels of local families.

Honoring Mrs Downie Pomeroy at Lincoln Hill Tea

Mrs Theo dore A Downie new bride hosted a Valentine Day themed tea for 35 guests this afternoon at her Lincoln Hill home. Decorations and refreshments matched the festive occasion.

Pomeroy Theodore A. Downie Patrick Lochary Lincoln Hill

Guysville Social Roundup From Local Notes

Mrs Gladys Fuller visited Athens on Monday. A Valentine Bridge party hosted by Mr and Mrs William Marshall at their home Saturday included Mr and Mrs Foster Bean Mr and Mrs Don Campbell Mr and Mrs Parlie G Chapman Refreshments were served. Rodney Grim family moved to Lemar Hunters farm. Frank Loehler teaching in Portland schools spent the weekend at home. Eastern State will meet Friday night Feb 15 at Masonic Hall. Paul Fr McLaughlin student in Cincinnati returned there after weekend at home. Homer Moorehead family visited Parkersburg to see Mrs Ollie Lockhart. Whit Bean and Virginia Coleman visited Leta V McLaughlin. Richard Ashcraft returned from Cincinnati. Vern Bernard employed as clerk at Chapman Brothers Store. Minnie Christy and daughter with Dan Pearcey visited Pom eroy to see Rome Hawk. A D Campbell of Toledo visited relatives here. Eliza Coleman wintered with daughter Nelle Smart in Belpre. Clara Wilson visited March McCune in Athens Sunday. A new radio installed at Charles Inman home. Dessie Bean recovering from influenza. Will Spear Guyville R F D was here on business Tuesday.

Gladys Fuller Athens William Marshall Valentine Bridge Foster Bean Don Campbell Parlie G. Chapman Rodney Grim Lemar Hunter Frank Loehler Portland Masonic Hall Paul FR. McLaughlin Cincinnati Homer Moorehead Parkersburg Ollie Lockhart Whit Bean Virginia Coleman Leta V. McLaughlin Richard Ashcraft Vern Bernard Chapman Brothers Minnie Christy Dan Pearcey Pomeroy Rome Hawk A. D. Campbell Toledo Eliza Coleman Nelle Smart Belpre Clara Wilson Mareh McCune Charles Inman Dessie Bean Will Spear Guysville

Local Social Rounds Include Visitors and Family Calls

Bradford Elianora and Adeline Harrero dined with Lillian Buck Sunday. Emmet Giley and Charles Buck were in Jackson Sunday. Emma Gloeckner visited daughter Bud Russell at Bradbury Thursday. Ed Goble family from Circleville arrived Thursday to visit relatives. Val Hyselis ill. Don Stewart family visited John and Mary Goble Sunday. Millard Lambert center of family updates as Charlies Hyselis recovers. Charles Lambert and daughter visited Mrs Hysell Monday. Dana Lambert of Middleport visited Millard Lambert Sunday.

Bradford Elianora Adeline Harrero Lillian Buck Emmet Giley Charles Buck Jackson Emma Gloeckner Bud Russell Bradbury Ed Goble Circleville Val Hyselis Don Stewart John Goble Millard Lambert Charlies Hyselis Charles Lambert Charles Hysell Dana Lambert Middleport

Eight Dogs Shot in Glouster Rabies Campaign

In Glouster a county dog warden Porter Dicken Athens and Marshal Fred Heck killed eight dogs on Tuesday to prevent rabies spread. Seven more were taken to the Athens pound for tagging. Five people were arrested for lacking dog license tags. Mayor C F Wallace ordered all dogs tied at home for 30 days and any running at large to be killed.

Glouster Porter Dicken Athens Fred Heck Dicken C. F. Wallace State Department of Health Wallace

Hollister PTA Finance Committee Luncheon

The Hollister Parent-Teacher Association finance committee will serve a noon lunch Thursday at the school.

Hollister The Hollister Parent- Teacher Association

Rebekah Club Meets at Cassie Vaughn Home

GLOUSTER-P N G Club of Marcellite Rebekah Lodge met at Cassie Vaughn's home with Mary Binderbasin assisting. Prizes went to Dora Wagner Mary Roberts Clara Morris Florence Vaughn Mary Cheney and Lena Snowden. One new member Freda Pickering. Seventeen members and three visitors attended. Next meeting at I O O F hall on Thursday night March 7. All day quilting on Feb 28 at Mrs Margaret Mc Marg's home on New Marshfield Road.

Loyal Daughters Meet at Mrs Mary Shepards Home

The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ gathered at Mary Shepards home with Grace Ochs assisting. President Cassie Vaughn led the meeting, Esta Cunningham opened with prayer and Temple Jones read the Scripture. During social hour a Valentine punzie amused attendees with Esta Cunningham winning. A dainty lunch was served to 14 members and one guest, Miss Sarah Kasier.

Glouster Church of Christ Mary Shepard Grace Ochs Cassie Vaughn Esta Cunningham Temple Jones Valentine Sarah Kasier

Burnett to Help Taxpayers In Athens Post Office

Deputy Collector Noler A. Burnett will assist taxpayers in Athens on Feb 25 to file calendar year 1934 income tax returns. Returns must be filed with the Internal Revenue Collector by March 15, 1935. Requirements apply to single persons with income thresholds and married couples with higher limits.

Noler A. Burnett Athens Internal Revenue

Natural Gas Industry Explained to Kiwanis

John McElroy presented motion pictures on natural gas production from well to home delivery at the Kiwanis Club meeting in Athens. Ohio Fuel Gas Co. representative spoke, George H. Campbell sponsored, Wade's Orchestra provided music, and Fred Reif received the attendance prize.

Glouster John McElroy Athens Ohio Fuel Gas Co Kiwanis Club Gordon George H. Campbell Wade Millfield David P. Morris Fred Reif

Trimble Church Hosts Third Butterfield Campaign

Evangelist Tom W. Butterfield of Pleasant City leads nightly evangelistic services at Trimble Church of Christ. Attendance includes visitors from neighboring towns as Butterfield emphasizes Bible study and a return to New Testament teaching, urging an end to humanism in worship. Services run each night this week.

Trimble

Church Group Feasts After Monday Chorus Session

Rev and Mrs Morris treated the men of the local Men's Chorus to a surprise lunch after practice at the Church of Christ. The group meets weekly in the social room for song service with W. W. Wallace as leader and Vera Kinney at the piano.

Glouster Church of Christ D. P. Morris W. W. Wallace Mra Vera Kinney

Thieves Take Gasoline From Car on Summit Street

Thieves drained fuel from Roger Kittle’s vehicle parked on Summit Street Tuesday night, local police report. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about property theft in the Glouster area and prompts residents to lock vehicles and report suspicious activity.

Glouster Roger Kittle Summit Street

Ohio University Announces Night Class Schedule

Ohio University Extension Division issues a new list of evening and Saturday courses with locations and instructors. First meetings occur this week with classes in Plant Physiology, Accounting, Rural Survey, Analytic Geometry, Theory of Equations, Comparative Education, Stenography, and more.

Ohio University Extension Division Vermillion Agen Ewing Taylor Ellis Starcher Gard Miss Engels Billie Hall American Statesman Ellis Hall Ewing Hall

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Civic Organizate R. J. Lesith L. D. McManter Civic Club Frank Will Manning D. Webster R. W. Schwegman Marietta Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Iota Beta Paul Dillard Max Lambert Wayland Covert Charles Suellen Bint Grate Caldwell Pt. Pleasant Rooma Lafayette Hotel Bellans EWINC Rally For Baptist Young People Harrisonville News Lincoln Pomeroy Personals U. S the Security Bank Athens, Ohio Carthage Anna Murphy F. W. Chapman McBride Coolville William Lawrence the Plains Dick Wagner Frank Lawrence Lennie Sharp Brother Glen Charles Ackley Will Chevalier Success Oma Gaston Ethel Vandyke O. L. Davia Roy Pierce Harry Cokonougher Bruce Robinson Samuel Bails Dennis Bails Jerseyville L. T. Runnion Gon Lena Ackley R. L. Sharp Lennie Glen Edward Batley George Ackley Maurice Ackley Nelsonville Emmett Blair Buddy Betty H. R. Watkins Eloweise Imogene Stanley Nichoson Jess Nichoson Jasper Hill J. W. Kincade Carl Kincade J. J. Stout Stout Dayton Frank Caldwell Wilma Swartz Harry Carleton Everett Persons L. H. Allen R. M. Allen Eleanor McCarty Heath M. E. Church E. M. McCarty Cole Street Mra. McCarty Lawrence Milhoan Clarence Ebernbach Nan Moore Stoker Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters W. C. Allman Hudson Street Mis L. E. Burford Florence Bush Paul Scott Houston Texas John Farkas Spencer Walker Cheshire Doris Mankin Ed Mankin Mill Street Charity Council Daughters of America James Stevens A. A. Chapelle W. B. Williams Gallipolis Mrs. Downie Guysville News Pti Suo Acceptance Corp Biedel-Mead Rebekah Club Burnett Kiwanis Med Coats Eatra Special Swagger Ladies Pannell Chambray Clearance Ladies’ & Children's Melton All Wool Cline Ohio University Ladies Aid Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society Peterson Peterson Ointment Co Buffalo N.Y Ay Jacksonvy Ana Rebekay Rea Quae F Bearing Signia
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