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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1935
Page
2
Meigs County Treasurer R. G. Webster vows strict collection of delinquent taxes. He defines tax chiselers as those who can pay but refuse. With rates up to 3 percent lower, officials back enforcement to deter nonpayment, but safeguards will shield those unable to pay.
In its first session Tuesday night the Council of the Federated Church elected officers for 1935. New roles include Chairman Charlies Peoples and secretary custodian Glenroy Ewing. Other posts filled, meeting time moved to the first Tuesday monthly.
Mrs Raymond Hood hosted Federated Circle members Wednesday night at Lincoln Hill home with an after meeting social hour. Out of town guests Mrs Mayme Downie and Mrs Ben Gravely attended the Wednesday tea hosted by Mrs Patrick Lochary for Mrs Theodore A Downie. Miss June Dilgard of Minersville returned home after a short visit in Columbus with relatives.
Members of Riverview Camp No. 3244 Royal Neighbors of America plan an o’clock dinner at their hall this evening with a program and Valentine party afterward. Several local figures attend district Eastern Star event in Logan. A bridge game notes 11,806,180 possible hands.
Judge W R White authorized a 15 percent dividend to all general creditors of the First City Bank, filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. The payment follows the 25 percent inaugural distribution, with eligible claims filed and allowed since the first payout eligible for both dividends.
A special meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church will be held Friday night at Ida Howell's home in Racine. Other items note visits and travels of local residents including Mra. Biffle Gandee's son Martin from Camp Hocking, and Miss Bonnie Miles visiting from Ohio University.
The federal housing program report for Meigs County shows 1 051 calls by canvassers to property owners about repair work and new construction. Of those surveyed, 41 expressed interest in repairs totaling about 140000 and eight favored building new homes. The survey is near completion and ends February 28, with several bank loans already made to owners for repairs.
Mr and Mrs Ray Pickens and children of Clifton West Virginia visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Clark. Miss Marjorie Curtin returned to Mrs Alice Watsons after a week with her parents in Long Bottom. Mrs Mattie Bogart and daughter Bernice of Hamilton visit two weeks with Mrs Pred Bell Robert Brooks. Kenneth Wolfe and George Cross left for Pittsburgh to work with Rust Engineering Company. They rode with Clyde and Earl Crosa to Parkersburg. Miss Virginia Bridgett of Coolville visits with her sister Mrs Maurice Lott.
The Queen Father Circle of the M. E. Sunday School met Monday night at the home of Mary Lou Philnon. After the business meeting a lunch was served by the hostesses.
Pomeroy fans expect two hard games to close the week with Columbus North High Polar Bears visiting Saturday after a strong showing against Huntington last Friday. Friday features a Pennsboro clash at Marietta College, with advance tickets urged.
Albany news notes a Valentine themed Wednesday Club meeting at Mrs. KE M Baughman’s home with a “Pictorial Ohio” presentation by Mrs O D Dailey. The Albany Chapter of Future Farmers hosted a Grange program and later won a basketball game against Marshfield. Local residents and relatives are mentioned in social visits and events across Albany and nearby towns.
GUYSVILLE February 14 Mr and Mrs Aktien Buck quietly observe their fiftieth anniversary at their home near Guysville on February 12 They are in good health Their son William Buck and his wife plus two daughters from Athens visited along with several relatives Unable to attend were Mrs Charles Butts Mrs John Shesk y Mrs Ben Fish and Mrs Vernon Canny A daughter Anna Buck was present There are three clubs and organizations registered in Berlin.
Mrs. Ethel Cook hosted Ladies Auxiliary No. 4 United Mine Workers of America. President Mrs. Clara James led the business session. Four new members joined and Ollie Lopez won a prize. Next meeting at Mrs. Florence Cook’s home with a potluck supper.
An old wartime style advertisement touts Buckley’s Mixture as a triple acting remedy for bronchial coughs. It promises a 45 cent trial, three doses before bed, and a money back guarantee if sleep isn’t undisturbed, with Athens Pharmacy listed as a supplier.
The venomous black widow, once missing, has been found in a bottle in the office of County Agricultural Agent George W. Kreitler and is back on display. The bottle was located after a search by Edgar Morris, the courthouse custodian, and the cleaner reported not discarding it. It was found in the spot she identified.
Tuppers Plains residents and guests gather for social activity. Nettie Stewart visited Pom eroy, Marguerette Kincade and Co Kincade hosted in Athens, L 4 Hoffman from Wheeling traveled to Florida, Garth Keller and sister Mable drove to Athens, and Olive Orange High School freshmen held a farewell party for Amber Cozartero as she leaves town.
An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Diuretic as a safe, inexpensive remedy for kidney and bladder discomfort. It touts quick results, listing symptoms like backache, eye puffiness, cramps, moist palms, and frequent passage while asserting the product comes from Haarlem, Holland and costs 35 cents at drug stores.
Officers of the Meigs County Ministerial Association were elected for the coming year. President is Rev. F. C. Kreager of Middleport Baptist Church, Vice President Rev. Kenneth J. Reed of Pomeroy Church of Christ, and Secretary-Treasurer Rev. C. D. Copley of Rutland.
Mrs Meant the Snider hosts a Middle Pop Auxiliary gathering at her home on Wednesday afternoon attended by Mrs Vesta Chappelle Mrs Cora Boice Mrs Win Blanche Stafforg and Mrs Mary among others.
A local demonstration in Athens promotes a corn removal method claimed to quickly soften callouses. Speakers urge attendees not to accept cheaper imitations and to learn about the approach from The Pharr o-CORN organization.
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