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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1939

Page

3

Pre-Disaster Survey Nears Readiness in Meigs County

Miss Ruth Kolling of the National Red Cross and Mrs. L J Heiner meet disaster committee members in Meigs County to review pre disaster surveys The aim is to prevent suffering during floods or other catastrophes and ensure readiness Floyd F Mees heads the county Disaster Committee Mayor Hartley reports state highway support from Robert S Beightler for emergency needs

Pomeroy Meigs County Ruth Kolling National Red Cross Kolling L. J. Heiner Red Cross Red Cross Disaster Committee Floyd F. Mees M. D. Hartley Robert S. Beightler

Bricker Jones Attend Ironton Funeral of Homer Edwards

Senator Tom Jones and Governor Bricker visited Ironton to attend the funeral of Homer Edwards yesterday, marking a show of state official condolences. Edwards was remembered by local officials and community members in a brief service.

Middleport Tom Jones Gov John Bricker Ironton Homer Edwards

Churches Observe Lent With Special Services

POMEROY mid week Lenten services begin at Grace Episcopal Church Thursday at 7 pm Rev Leake discusses Miracles of the Fourth Gospel one miracle per service Simpson and Bethany Churches unite for Wednesday Lenten services The inaugural Bethany Church service featured Rev Bright The following Wednesday’s speaker at Simpson M E Church will be Rev Beuscher

Appoint Committees For Poultry Congress

At a Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce meeting committees were named to cooperate with the Worlds Poultry Congress planned for Cleveland in mid summer. Publicity committee members include Malcolm Hartley Edison Hobstetter Theodore Reed E A Wingett and Carl Schaefer. Membership committee lists Glenroy Ewing Dor Schaefer F Ray Wilson John Hite and E F Robinson.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce Cleveland Malcolm D. Hartley Edison Hobstetter Theodore Reed E. A. Wingett Carl Schaefer Glenroy Ewing Dor Schaefer F. Ray Wilson John Hite E. F. Robinson

Mrs Adelia Slagel Dies in Kansas

Curtis Gilmore of E Main St reports the death of his sister Mrs Adelia Slagel of Seneca Kansas. She was the widow of Peter Slagel. Survived by several daughters and sons one brother Mr Gilmore and one sister Mrs Kate Roush of Lebanon Kansas. Interment will be made there.

Pomeroy Curtis Gilmore E. Main St Adelia Slagel Seneca Kans Peter Slagel Kansas Gilmore Kate Roush Lebanon

Home Economics Clubs Convention Held In Athens

Reports of the Ss E Ohio Home Economics Clubs convention in Athens were given by Miss Doris Allen and others at the Future Homemakers meeting in Middleport High School. Highlights included talks on charm and personality and dress, a Syria life discussion, and plans to correspond with Syrian girls. A salad course was served and a party planned by a committee. Gene Grate received a surprise farewell birthday party. he leaves for Columbus to join Malted Milk Shops.

Middleport Ss. E. Ohio Athens Doris Allen Beulah Rusk Nellie Lewis Miss Allen Irma Voigt Miss Rusk Ethel Woolf Athens High School Lewis Sophie Wakine A.H.E.A Ohio University Syria Sylvia Mayer Betty Jane Brown Nina Triplett Mary Miller Della Mae Vance Norma Weyland Ariamae Baker Cecil Grogan Jacqueline Columbus Harry LeFever Jackie Ruby Wise Gene Grate J. H. Grate Mr. Grate Pomeroy Mr. Frecker Willard McMaster Warner French Mr. Frisch Wayne Gibbons Joe Milner Edison Baker Clifford Cunningham Charles Pickens Lindsey Lyons Harry Schwab Bill Grate

Meigs County Women Convene on Washing Special Garments

Edith Berry of Ohio State led a leaders training on care of clothing as Meigs County prepares for six teen community meetings to cover washing of special garments. Eighteen women attended at Mrs. Wesley Green’s home with a Washington Birthday themed dinner and decorations.

Pomeroy Edith Berry Ohio State University Geneva Humphrey Meigs County Wesley Green Chester Road Washington Avice Roush Wilbur Bailey M. E. Nelson M. L. Russel Salem Center Anna M. Randolph W. M

Ohio University student recuperates at home after influenza attack

William Robson a third year student in the School of Commerce at Ohio University is brought to his parents home to recuperate from influenza. Herman Niemeyer Jr. ill with pneumonia is in Holzer Hospital for treatment. Ruth Gorsuch a Portsmouth high school teacher is dismissed from Mercy Hospital and will be cared for at Mill Street. The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ will be entertained at Mrs. R B Laughead's home this evening. World Day of Prayer service at the Presbyterian Church set for 2 o clock Friday replacing 2 30 pm.

Charles McNamee Bettie Jane Lighter Zella Lighter Columbus Miss Lighter Hulda Klein Robert Kaser Ben Fultz, Jr Fultz Bellefontaine James Askren Askren Karen Mrs. B. Fultz William Robson School of Commerce Ohio University Herman Niemeyer, Jr Holzer Hospital Ruth Gorsuch Harrisonville Portsmouth Mercy Hospital Izora Guinther Mill St Church of Christ R. B. Laughead The Presbyterian Church

Marriage Solemnized of Gladys Kerr and Floyd Will

Miss Gladys Kerr of Pomeroy and Floyd Will of Rock Springs were married February 19 at Market Street Baptist Church in Zanesville. She is a Salisbury schools music teacher and Ohio University graduate. he works near Texas and is grandson of Mrs. Carrie Will. They plan to reside in the IOOF apartment on Court Street.

Gladys Kerr Pomeroy Floyd Will Rock Springs Market Street Baptist Church Zanesville Will Marietta Salisbury Ohio University of Athens Carrie Will Texas IOOF Court St

World Day of Prayer Observed in Pomeroy and County

Mrs. Ralph Kuether of the Council of Church Women announced the World Day of Prayer observance on February 24 with participation from several county churches. In Pomeroy the service takes place at Simpson M. E. Church and is interdenominational with offerings aiding migrant children, government education, Indian schools, eight union colleges for women abroad, and distribution of Christian literature. The event invites women from all churches.

Pomeroy Ralph Kuether Council of Church Women Simpson M. E Union Colleges China India Japan

Flood Control Meeting Aims for Ohio Valley Improvement

The Ohio Valley Improvement Association will discuss flood control stream purification navigation and railroad legislation at a meeting in Pittsburgh on Tuesday April 11. It is unclear if Pomeroy Bend will send representatives to the session.

Pomeroy Ohio Valley Improvement Association Pittsburgh Pomeroy Bend

Buck with unusual antler count from Harlowton

In Harlowton Montana Gus Raymond shot a buck with three antlers on one side and one on the other. The unusual four sided rack totals a 10 point head and drew attention from local hunters.

Harlowton Mont Gus Raymond

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery for middle age fatigue

Middle age brings low energy and digestive discomfort. Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery is claimed to increase appetite and gastric juice flow aiding digestion. The ad notes its origin from Dr. R V Pierce and urges purchase from your druggist in New size tabs 50c.

Dr. Pierce R. V. Pierce

Rocket Ships Fly Faster in Vacuum, Not Air

A note explains rockets rely on vacuum for optimal speed since they do not need atmospheric air to sustain flight.

FASTEETH Keeps Dentures Firm and Comfortable

Do false teeth drop slip or wobble when you talk eat laugh or sneeze. FASTEETH an alkaline powder sprinkled on Plates keeps false teeth more firmly set. Gives confident feeling of security and added comfort with no gummy goofy pasty taste. Get FASTEETH today at any drug store.

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