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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1936

Page

3

Delegations Plan Banquet and League Involvement

Meigs County Fish and Game Association members plan to attend the League of Ohio Sportsmen seventh annual convention in Columbus this week. They voted to remain in the league and will hold a May 21 banquet at the Pomeroy Gun Club.

Pomeroy Newspaper League of Ohio Sportsmen Plana Pomeroy Gun Club Fish and Game Association Shade River Leading Creek WPA State Conservation Division

Ice floes devastate boats on Ohio near Pomeroy

Wreckage of a gasoline launch was seen Sunday afternoon drifting past Pomeroy as heavy ice floes tore up boats along the Ohio River. The current and rising water suggested flood risk unless cold weather slows runoff and lowers the flow.

Pomeroy Ohio River

W M S Officers Installed by Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Middleport installed and elected officers for the coming year. New officers include President Mrs. J. E. Harley and Treasurer Mrs. W. H. Juhling, with several others serving in roles such as secretary and education. A final meeting of the church year is planned for Friday evening March 13 with program led by Miss Vivian Middleton.

Middleport Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J. E. Harley R. M. Sherman H. FE. Thomas Vivian Middleton O. H. Stewart FE. G. Probst R. M G. H. Stansbury

Eagles To Vote on Place for Convention

Meigs Aerie 2171 meets as Mayor Weatherald of Zanesville speaks on whether the 1936 state convention should join the Grand Aerie gathering in Chicago on August 13 or be held separately. Vote decided by Aerie members. party noted.

Pomeroy William P. Weatherald Zanesville Order of Eagles Meigs Aerie Grand Aerie Chicago L. D. McMaster The Eagles

Stay Out Pomeroy Jail Yard Warning Issued

Meigs County officers warned the public to keep out of the jail yard to avoid arrest for intoxication. The statement emphasizes that intoxication will not be ignored elsewhere in town by village officers.

Pomeroy Meigs County

Three Arrests Reported In Pomeroy

County officers held a quiet weekend with three new jail blotter names. Hiram Moore, arrested for intoxication, was taken into custody by Police Chief Dana Tracy and Night Patrolman Walter Wolfe. Floyd Rhoades was detained for intoxication by Constable Dean Brinker, and Lucile White was jailed for intoxication by Tracy. A memo from the sheriff’s office notes ongoing routine police work and minor offenses, plus a line about investigating poisoning of a dog, a West Virginia fugitive, church disturbance prevention, and a car with a license number to watch for.

Pomeroy Hiram Moore Dana Tracy Walter Wolfe Floyd Rhoades Dean Brinker Lucile White Tracy Sheriff's Office West Virginia

Middleport Social Notes Recall Local Visits and Illnesses

Joe Dobbs spends days in Columbus with relatives and is back at home. Jimmy Whitlock recovers from scarlet fever as quarantine is lifted. Miss Daliah Pauley visited Columbus with friends. Harry Jerrell of Charleston spent the weekend with the Juhls. Miss Flossie Fricker, a former first grade teacher, recovers and expects to return to work soon. J E Atkinson misses work at the C and O Junction due to illness and is cared for at home. G K Harris returns home after visiting Columbus with relatives.

Middleport Joe Dobbs Columbus Jimmy Fred Whitlock Daliah Pauley Harry Jerrell Charleston W. H. Juhl Flossie Frecker Legion Hall J. E. Atkinson C. and O. Junction Hobson Seventh Ave Main St G. K. Harris Marjorie Harris Robert

Pomeroy Personal News Highlights Local Visits and Graduations

Mrs T A Downie and husband of Lincoln Hill visited Pleasantville for an overnight stay with Mrs Downie’s parents the Albert Becks. Kathryn Huber, daughter of Mrs Lena Huber, now works at General Hospital Cincinnati after graduating from Holzer Hospital Nurses Training School last year. Howard Ewing son of Mr and Mrs Glenroy Ewing attends a New York City business training school. Pomeroy Music Club holds a practice at Peace Church tonight. Harriet Ohlinger, Columbus business college student, weekend visit with Lincoln Hill parents.

Pomeroy T._A. Downie Lincoln Hill Pleasantville Pomeroy Music Club the Peace Church Harriet Ohlinger Columbus Business College Harry Ohlinger

Miss Reed Hosts Fourth Grade Valentine Party

Miss Nancy Reed served as hostess after school Friday for a fourth grade Valentine party at the First Ave home. The afternoon event included a party and refreshments with all students in attendance.

Middleport Nancy Reed First Ave

Chauncey Dover Seniors Present All In The Dark

Chauncey Dover High School senior boys will perform the motion picture comedy All In the Dark as part of a carnival program Tuesday night February 18 in the high school gym. Cast includes Erle Bridgewater Jr Richard Daugherty Woodrow Patton Willard Border Eli Laboski Bert Smith DeWitt Walker and Frederick Ross with food booths a fish pond and other attractions to follow.

Chauncey All Erle Bridgewater Jr Richard Daugherty Woodrow Patton Williard Border Eli Laboski Bert Smith DeWitt Walker Frederick Ross Chauncey-Dover High School

Superintendent Jones Hurt at Mine No 9

Ed ward Jones superintendent of Mine No 9 suffered a serious leg and foot injury last week and was taken to Grant Hospital Columbus for treatment. He was brought home to Chauncey two weeks ago and is reported to be making a good recovery.

Chauncey Edward Jones Mr. Jones Mine No. 9 Grant Hospital Columbus

Loyal Women's Bible Class Meeting Wednesday

The Loyal Women's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. T. R. Hamilton's home on Mound Street with Mrs. Burg Johnson A providing the program leadership.

Chauncey Loyal Women's Bible Class Church of Christ T. R. Hamilton Mound St Burg Johnson

Chauncey Loyal Girls Hold February Meeting

The Loyal Girls' Class at Church of Christ Sunday School, led by Miss Ruth Fiske, met at Ethel Henry's home on Main Street. Margaret Marie Jackson presided, with Elizabeth Spears and Isabel Courtney presenting the program and games. prizes went to Margaret Smith and Jackson. potluck refreshments were shared.

Chauncey Ruth Fiske Church of Christ Sunday School Ethel Henry Main St Margaret Marie Jackson Elizabeth Spears Isabel Courtney Margaret Smith Margaret Jackson Mildred Ford Valentine Leatha Collins Elsie Worden Pauline Agin Geraldine Parry Evelyn Stewart Wanda Bumgardner Elizabeth Rupe Charles Henry

Chauncey Woman Hosts 75th Birthday Dinner for Husband

Mrs Riley Tedrick entertained at the family home on Mill Street to honor Chauncey husband Chauncey on his 75th birthday. A 6 oclock chicken dinner was served and guests included Mr and Mrs Denver Bricker and daughter Mary Carolyn Mr and Mrs Elmer Morris Wilbur Sharpe Mrs Alpha Beckler Dorothy Jane McCafferty and Mr and Mrs Riley Tedrick all of Chauncey.

Chauncey Riley Tedrick Mill St Denver Bricker Mary Carolyn Elmer Morris Wilbur Sharpe Alpha Beckler Dorothy Jane McCafferty

Blizzard the frog exhibits at Hocking mine in sand box

A green frog named Blizzard was found in the Hocking mine last week and carried in a sand box for miners to view. The capture was made by Homer Russell and the report comes from Chauncey Evener, who works at the mine.

Hocking Homer Russell

Chauncey Personal Notes From the Weekend Socials

Chauncey residents hosted and visited family over the weekend. Lorena Cochran and two children returned home to Athens Route 2 after a two week Chauncey visit with Mrs Cochran’s parents Mr and Mrs William A Hartley. Paul Theisen and family hosted Herman Theisen Sr from Millfield on Sunday. Florence Minister and son Elbert of Athens visited Mia Theron Goodson and family in Chauncey on Sunday. Mrs Watt Ferrer is improved after illness. Mrs Charles Downhour remains ill on Main Street. Harold Jones of Chauncey spent the end of the week in Columbus.

Chauncey Lorena Cochran Athens Herman Theisen Millfield Paul Theisen Ellis Ave Florence Elbert Chauncey Sunday Mia Theron Goodson Charles Downhour Main St

Sportsmen's Group Formed At Meeting in Jacksonville

The Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club was organized at the Eagle hall in Jacksonville with officers John Jansen president Ernest Parker vice president Clell G. Seckinger secretary Alfred B. Morris treasurer Ray Miller and L F Jones and Harry Dalton named to the Conservation Council Izaak Walton League members spoke and B F Swartz was game protector. The group aims to protect wild game and aid the State Conservation Department to improve hunting and fishing. open to Sunday Creek Valley residents from Corning to Chauncey. The next meeting is set for March 5 at 7 PM in the FOF hall Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club Eagle Hall John Jansen Ernest Parker Glouster Clell G. Seckinger Alfred B. Morris Ray Miller Zanesville Conservation Council L. F. Jones Harry Dalton Izaak Walton League Athens B. F. Swartz State Conservation Department Sunday Creek Corning Chauncey FOF

Arnold Maxwell Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday Party

A birthday party was held Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Elbert Maxwell for their son Arnold in celebration of his sixteenth birthday. Music games and dancing followed a program and refreshments were served. Guests included Jack Croushore Rodney Linscott Bill Peugh Dean Peugh Jack Munden Richard Swartz Orland Richardson Lee McDonald Virginia Morris Lois Balderson Patty Dennisam Mary Croushore Anne Weymueller Shirley Bradley Bernadine Wolf.

Glouster Elbert Maxwell Arnold Jack Croushore Rodney Linscott Bill Peugh Dean Peugh Jack Munden Richard Swartz Orland Richardson Lee McDonald Virginia Morris Lois Balderson Patty Dennisam Mary Croushore Anne Weymueller Shirley Bradley Bernadine Wolf

Creomulsion Ad Warns Cough Signals Danger

An advertisement urges quick action against a three days cough chest cold or bronchial irritation. It claims Creomulsion soothes inflamed membranes and loosens germ laden phlegm to aid healing, with a druggist guaranteeing results and offering a refund if not satisfied from the first use.

Glouster Five Rout Rutland In Easy 48 to 17 Win

Glouster High Tom Cats defeated Rutland 48 to 17 on their home floor. Glouster led 11 to 3 after one quarter and 24 to 9 at halftime, widening to 39 to 10 after three quarters. An educational meeting of Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M is set for Washington's Birthday with refreshments and a guest speaker.

Glouster Glouster High Tomcats Rutland High Tomcats Glouster Lodge Washington

Glouster Social Notes and Funeral Details

Glouster guests include Mr and Mrs Galt Faires from Pt Pleasant and Mr and Mrs D E Carr with relatives. Miss Evelyn Harper ends Columbus visit. Athens couple Mr and Mrs Clarence Dillon visit Gamwell family. Funeral held for Mrs John Peacock in Shawnee. burial at Shawnee Cemetery. Middleport society meeting postponed to Thursday at Church of Christ.

Glouster John Peacock Dugger Ind Thomas Gamwell John Bulloch Shawnee Middleport United Christian Missionary Society of the Church of Christ

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women

A 19th century advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a tonic for midlife female issues including weakly drains and hot flashes. It cites Mrs Laura Cox of Evansville Indiana who reports back pain headaches dizziness weight loss and gradual health recovery after using the remedy. Pricing details for new and large sizes are listed.

Dr. Pierce Laura Cox Dresden St. Evansville Ind

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ats Bes A al Meigs Oliver Hartley Organization Ohio W. M.S Church Pomeroy Personals Miss Reed S.S.S. Tonic S.S.S Illinois Freeport Ill Chauncey-Dover Boys Church of Christ Girls Cording Evener Harold Jones Columbua Sportsmen’s Sunday Creek Valley Association Rutland FE Pond MecKennedy Sen Acne Pusiridintanth Powell Russell Esence Hogue Enen Oebenioeens Ik Williams Guinther Carter Zimmer McAllister Howard Os Roberts Koehler BE. M. Roberts Billy Lee Chillicothe W. A. Craft Evelyn Harper Mrs Clyde Harper Clarence B. Dillon Mrs. Peacock the Mutual Home & Savings Ass'n Federal Home Loan Bank Majestic Theatre Reynolds Tobacco Company Winston-Salem F. B. Fowler Maine Jane Sharp Tean Gold Coast Drake Hotel Erik Fink Walter O'Keefe Deanee Janis Ted Husing Glen Gray Casa Loma Orchestra
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