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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1936

Page

3

Logan High Chieftains Set to Face Pomeroy Panthers Friday

The Pomeroy Panthers host Logan High on Friday night in a Southeastern Ohio league game with a key impact on the Panthers title pursuit. Pomeroy, unbeaten in league play, has defeated Jackson, Middleport twice, New Boston, and Gallipolis. two league games remain against Nelsonville and Athens.

Pomeroy — Logan Pomeroy Panthers Pom Eroy Panthers Pomeroy Jackson Middleport New Boston Gallipolis Nelsonville Athens

Friendship Valentine Party Planned by Simpson M E Church Class

The J. O. F. Class of Simpson M. E. Church will host a Friendship Valentine party Monday evening at the church. A 6 o'clock potluck supper will be served followed by games for entertainment.

Pomeroy Simpson M. E. Church

Special Adult Classes Held Across Meigs County

Emergency Education extends to Pom eroy Rutland Middleport and nearby towns with schedules listing instructors Marion Welch A W Hoover Nelle Bing Marjorie Wolfe William Swett and others teaching subjects from Workers Education Reading and Current Events to Home Hygiene and Nursery School care in multiple community sites on varied weekdays with time slots mostly 7 to 10 or 2 to 5 p m.

Pomeroy Meigs County Audrey Wyatt Marion Welch A. W. Hoover Second Ward Rutland Middleport Legion Hall Nelle Bing Kerrs Run Hamilton St Rocksprings Marjorie Wolfe Coalport Bradbury First Ward Kerrs William Swett Carpenter Derna Cranston Racine Middleport High School

Middleport Social Personal Mention

Mrs. D. Farmer and daughter from Fifth Ave. spent Wednesday in Columbus visiting farmer's sister Mrs. George Swallow and family. They were joined by W. E. Russell returning home the same day from a bankers convention.

Middleport Farmer S. Fifth Ave Arthur Skinner Pomeroy Columbus George Swallow W. E. Russell Bankers

Lincoln Birthday observed by county offices and banks

County offices and banks closed in observance of Lincoln's Birthday. The courthouse was officially closed while several employees worked in their offices.

Pomeroy

New Car Sales Hold Up Well in District

Despite bad weather Meigs County reports steady auto sales with thirteen new cars sold to date. Clerk Horton Brown records show the pace averages one car daily and dealers anticipate a March rise to match late year highs after new models.

Pomeroy Meigs County Clerk of Courts Horton Brown

Workers and Farmers To Discuss Relief Setup

A Middleport meeting for all interested in any phase of the relief program will be held at the American Legion Hall tonight at 7:30. The session, under the Workers' and Farmers' Association, will include several state district and county relief officials and is open to the public.

Middleport

Church Groups Plan Friday Program at Presbyterian Church

Women's Missionary Society and Whatsoever Class of Pres byterian Church join for an afternoon session starting at two o'clock to study The Other America. Missionary Society meal includes a covered dish dinner at 5 30 at the church.

Middleport Women's Missionary Society of Presbyterian Church America The Missionary Society

Lincoln Hill Road Detour Surfaces For WPA Paving Plan

Lincoln Hill detour on the old unused road to Sugar Run Hill is finished as a WPA project. It serves motorists during Lincoln Hill paving, with main road work expected to start soon. A dog named Shorty earns 35 dollars daily playing fox parts in films, reportedly earning more than trained foxes.

Lincoln Hill Sugar Run Hill Shorty

Death recalls Meigs County teacher J C Anderson

The recent death of J C Anderson of the district recalls his prominence as a Meigs County teacher and active participant in fraternal religious and civic life. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Dexter Church.

J. C. Anderson Meigs County Dexter Church Harold Saxton BR. E. Saxton Wilbur Hutton William Bachner Robert Gray Frances Jean W. H. Taylor Columbus A. E. Plummer Eleanor Taylor Langsville F. W. Winn Rutland Alma Swan W. A. Hutton

Tax Commission official projects multi tax consolidation savings

Columbus reports Carliton S Dar goech vice chairman of the State Tax Commission estimates the state could save about 300 million by consolidating cigarette excise sales and use tax sections across the tax system.

Columbus Carliton Dargoech State Tax Commission

Luke Connerton 67 Dies in Middlenport

Luke Connerton aged 68 died Wednesday morning at 7 30 following a stroke. He lived with his sister Mrs C B Smith at S Second Ave and Garfield St and was a tailor by trade. Survived by two sisters Mrs Smith and Mrs Stella McAvoy of Lexington and one brother Harry Connerton of Dayton. A short service will be held at Mrs Smiths home Thursday evening. The body will go to Urbana for Saturday funeral in the Catholic Church followed by burial in Urbana Catholic Cemetery.

Middleport Luke Connerton C. BE. Smith S. Second Ave Garfield St Connerton Smith Stella McAvoy Lexington Harry Connerton Dayton

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Fragments from Union Bus Station Ad

Partial OCR fragment shows Union Bus Station at West Union Street with a telephone contact. The readable lines reference timing codes and route numbers in a historical ad format. No clear event or outcome is identifiable from the fragment.

Union Bus Station NS West Union Street Telephone

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