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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1936
Page
5
The Bethany M. E. Church in Pomeroy hosts a Sunday ceremony at 3:30 pm with Rev. F Beuscher, presenting the new Boy Scout Troop No. 49 charter to L D McMaster scout commissioner for Kaishuta District. A program includes talks by scouts and Lincoln and Washington birthday mentions.
A Wednesday night gathering by the George Washington Party youth group at Peace Evangelical Church featured former girls from the former mixed class as guests. Bingo provided the evening’s main entertainment under teacher Glenroy Ewing.
Three Pomeroy High School Glee Clubs joined Thursday night for a concert directed by Miss Emmy Lou Keehne. The program showcased talented singing and highlighted the clubs' role in developing musical ability among students. Also, Rev R. C. Ditter to speak at Federated Church Sunday at 10 15 on Flashes From Our Mission Fields with a youth meeting at 6 and Sunday School at 9.
A noon fire on Locust Street damaged the residence of Gus Hendrick, with most damage from the stove flue on the second floor and heavy water exposure. The house is owned by J. B. Downing. firemen gained control after responding to the alarm. Revival meetings at the Syracuse Church of the Nazarene attract many. evangelist Rev. H. V. Kyer leads events, closing Sunday, Feb 23.
Mrs J C Fisher travels from Middleport with Mrs Howard Delp and her parents to Columbus where Mr and Mrs Delp reside. Fisher plans to stay in Columbus for a few weeks while Delp handles legal work in Athens. In her absence Clinton and family will occupy the Fisher home. The Merry Maids class of the Presbyterian Church was entertained at Hazel Clark's home with entertainment and refreshments.
The Syracuse lodge observed its forty sixth anniversary with a Monday evening celebration and a banquet for attendees. Separately, engineers advise motorists to test automobile head lamps at least biannually to correct misalignment.
Frank Hedricks recounted how Duckworth was lured into the No. 7 Essex Coal Mine and killed by himself and Tim O'Brien after enticement by John Hedricks. They stole 713 dollars from the dead man and buried him in a slack pile before moving the body to a slate dump at Charter Oak Mine.
The funeral for Mrs. Ellen Finley was conducted at her residence at 2 PM by Rev. Copley of the M E Church. Burial followed at Carleton Cemetery. Out of town mourners included Mr and Mrs Fred Moorehead and son Roy of Athens, Mr and Mrs Austin Harbarger and son Joe of Athens, and several others from Wellsburg New Haven Middleport Pomeroy and Minersville.
Mrs. Harry Allison and son Paul hosted Sunday afternoon at their Racine Road home an eight oclock dinner as they marked Mr Allison fifty first birthday. A birthday cake and social evening followed with guests Henry Beaver and family Chester Rolland Torrence and family Reedsville Kathleen Janett Jack Nelson and Lowell Bonna Sue.
Middleport reports B. E. Talbott, longtime business leader and Baptist Church active member, improving after years of invalid status at home at N Third Ave and Rutland St.
Mrs Rue W Finsterwald hosted a Thursday bridge gathering for her club on Lincoln Hill. Three guests attended Mrs Wright McCroba Mrs Albert Russell and Mrs Oscar Roedel. Prizes went to Mrs Lily Coates with Mrs Roedel earning the guest award. Two tables were in use.
John Fultz, ill with mumps, is in the care of his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Fultz. Miss Hazel Van Cooney is ill at the home of Postmaster J. H. Smith. The Cunningham family returned from Bucyrus after the death of Ella Athey. Charles Lewis resumes school duties after illness. First Baptist services will feature sermons "Something Wanting" and "Joy Unrevealed" with Sunday School and BYPU schedule announced.
The Masonic Lodge hosted a Thursday night Father and Son banquet with Sons of Masons as guests. Attendees enjoyed entertainment and fellowship in a warm, communal gathering.
A new society named the Bethany Women’s Missionary Guild formed at Rev. Frank Beuscher’s Mulberry Ave home. Officers elected include President Mrs. Vernon Nease and Vice President Miss Bertha Miller with other posts filled by Mrs. Ben Neutzling, Mrs. Beuscher, and Mrs. A. H. Fisher. Meetings are scheduled for the fourth Wednesday of each month.
Mrs. George Leifheit improves at home on Mulberry Avenue after illness. Her daughter Mrs. Wilbur Reeves returns to Chillicothe after a week with Mrs. Leifheit. Dinner Club guests were entertained at Mrs. Lily Coates home with Mrs. Fred Crow assisting. A. H. Joachim attends Columbus for League of Ohio Sportsmen and Ohio Fish and Game Inspectors meetings.
Miss Bertha Hess is recovering after illness. Chester Turnbull studying at Huntington West Virginia spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Thomas Turnbull. Mrs James Owens Jr left for Cleveland where her son Jimmie is hospitalized with scarlet fever.
Radio audience responses at Station WPAR Parkersburg lead to regular broadcasts by Konrad Scholl director of Pomeroy High School Band and Orchestra. His next broadcast is Sunday Feb 28 from 4 45 to 5 15 pm and he will give two half hour violin solo programs each month with accompanist Mrs Norma Lewis Hecox of Middleport.
The Loyal Helpers Class of the M. E. Church met Tuesday evening in Syracuse with 10 members present. After the business session a social hour followed with sandwiches and coffee.
Tuppers Plains reports a revival in progress at the United Baptist Church. Miss Goldie Seel of Oak Hill conducts the song service. Lottridge offers Sunday School at 10 and preaching at 11, Asbury at 2:45, and Tuppers Plains at 7:30 Sunday night.
Mr and Mrs Chesper Peters announce the birth of a son at Camden Clark Hospital Parkersburg weighing seven pounds He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs William H Leifheit Syracuse and Mr and Mrs London Lewis Parkersburg.
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