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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1938
Page
3
Dr. R. F. Bryant of New Haven W Va will discuss community cooperation at the Pomeroy Civic Club meeting in Simpson M E Church. A 6 30 dinner will be served by the Lend A Hand Society and other program features are planned.
The spiritual crusade at Pomeroy Baptist Church led by Dr. A R Stark drew a large crowd Sunday night. Patsy Ann Karr sang solo, a Watson Watson Strickland trio performed Wandering Child Come Home, and a choir anthem Wonderful Grace of Jesus was sung. Evangelist Rev George Sagen spoke on The Cross and eight conversions were reported. Sessions continue through the week with music directed by Rev Ralph Keuther.
POMEROY Baker Stitts 21 of Hobson was arrested Saturday night by Assistant Police Chief Walter Wolfe on a theft charge from Virgil Will. Stitts allegedly took a package from a local restaurant. Ed Dodd was arrested Sunday on a complaint filed by his wife, county officers reported.
When a bird sheds old plumage, new feathers push through the skin revealing fresh plumage. The process renews insulation and flight structures, aiding the bird’s health and navigation as seasonal changes occur.
Ella Stalnaker 48 died Sunday at her home in Chase Settlement Scipio Township. Survived by husband W A Stalnaker and son Rutter of Athens plus several half brothers and sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at Pleasant Hill Church with burial in church cemetery.
Daughters of the American Revolution honor George Washington with music readings and period costumes at Mrs. Francis H. Klein home. Miss Henn esy and Miss Pullin perform piano pieces and songs while others host a red white blue refreshment setting. Gifts for Ellis Island are collected and delegates to national and state meetings are elected.
Charles Kraft of Columbus spoke to Gerber Camp No 88 at the Meigs County Courthouse stressing all Spanish-American War veterans should be active members. Kraft filled in for State Commander Barefoot. Irving Karr of the local camp presided. Attendees included members from Athens Gallipolis and Columbus.
The New Haven West Virginia volunteer fire department has purchased a used fire truck formerly employed in St. Louis Missouri. It is now ready for service in emergencies.
Prof Jas T Lewis celebrated his 75th birthday with family dinners at his First Ave home. Attendees included daughters Lillian Stieff Virginia Egner and their families plus Clara Lewis from Columbus. Others attended Logan Middleport game and weekend visits wide ranging to Mc Connellsville and Columbus.
Mrs. Virginia Lewis Egner, long associated with the W P A Nursery School, has been transferred to the Adult Education Division and now conducts voice piano and group singing classes in Meigs County. Private and group lessons run in Pomeroy Racine and Syracuse along with choir training. she is a Cincinnati College of Music graduate and a church and club soloist.
Middleport Yellow Jackets travel to Athens to face the Bulldogs in a rematch. The game date moved from Tuesday to Wednesday due to a college game, and a large local crowd is expected after a two point overtime loss in their prior meeting.
Benny Skrovanek fled a Montreal blaze missing his trousers. The next day he used an axe to chop through ice and debris until he located the pocket containing his pants.
The handicraft class under Miss Virginia Reibel was organized at Mrs. George Meinhart’s home last week. Plans include several interesting projects. The class will meet again Friday at Mrs. Robert McElhinney’s home on S Third Ave. those interested are invited to join.
The Deus Filiae Class of the M. E. Church met at Miss Clea Conaway’s home Tuesday evening with nine members and refreshments. Mrs. Jenet Snow is improving from illness. The Home Makers Club met in the schoolhouse basement with Audrey Dinsmore presiding and a talk on Color Scheme and Home Decorations. Next meeting will discuss Home Decorations and Furnishings. All women are invited.
Installation services for teachers and officers were held at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church in the morning service Sunday, conducted by Rev. Warren Bright. A radio musical program by Kentucky orphans' home children preceded the ceremony. The service, in memory of Abraham Lincoln's birthday, included a sermon on Sunday School duties and a dedication of staff, with special music by the choir.
Mrs. Theodore L Benoit bought a box of apples for 90 cents ten years ago. She recently found a 40 cent refund note from the sender who said they had just gotten around to adjusting the matter.
Home Missionary Society members will be entertained tonight at Mrs. Robert Warner's Mulberry Ave. residence. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Herb Eiselstein of Huntington called on Lincoln Hill. Senior Shakespeare Club hosts at Mrs. C. E. Peoples on Butternut Ave Tuesday. Harietta Ohlinger, Columbus worker, weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ohlinger on Lincoln Hill. Valentine parties at Bethany Methodist Episcopal Church and Federated Circle invited church members. A. A. Massar's condition at Helzer Hospital, Gallipolis, improves and he may soon return home.
Members of the Pomeroy Garden Club will hold their regular meeting this afternoon with Mrs. Harriet Russell on W Main Street.
Mr and Mrs Leverett Roush hosted a Saturday bridge gathering at their E Main Street residence. High scores went to Lee Rudisill and Mrs Roy Barnes as refreshments were served. Old College Station note mentions Texas A and M and a dance schedule with campus social rules. Alligator mailing rule adds quirky detail about albations.
A Fenney Bennett Post American Legion group and affiliated veterans attended the Church of Christ service where Rev. Don McMillin delivered a patriotic address. Charles Walburn sang Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight with verses by T. F. Lewis memorializing John Bennett. Also at First Baptist Church Rev. F. C. Kreager preached his last sermon before moving to Thomastown Akron. A farewell potluck will honor the Kreagers. Busy Bee Class plans a soup sale to fund primary class song books.
Mrs. Alvin Noris was admitted to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis for an appendectomy on Friday. Her condition is reported favorable.
Harmon was placed in the city jail following arrest Saturday by Chief of Police Charles Wise Jr on an intoxication charge.
An advertisement touts 8.8.8 Tonic as an internal remedy to boost red blood cells, restore weight, increase energy, strengthen nerves, and improve skin appearance. It claims generations of testing and scientific backing, urging readers to buy at any drug store.
Funeral services for Lewis Franklin Van Cooney two year old son of Mr and Mrs Clark Van Cooney were held at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home this afternoon at two o clock Rev Don McMillin of the Church of Christ conducted the service Death occurred Saturday night and was attributed to pneumonia
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