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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1935

Page

8

Judgment Returned in Pownall Case Against Jividen

Judgment for 44 901.43 against Charles Jividen in the Mason City & Pomeroy Ferry Company case, with Horton C Pownall and Bertha Pownall as guardians among the plaintiffs. Judge C E Peoples finds Jividen guilty of intentional breach of trust as secretary treasurer and manager, depriving stockholders. December filings show 40 auto bills of sale and 32 new cars sold in Meigs County.

Pomeroy Charles Jividen Horton C. Pownall Berthan Pownall H. ¢. Pownall Mason City & Pomeroy Ferry Company P. A. Jividen Clark Jividen Jesper F. Jividen Asa Adams C. E. Peoples Morton C. Pownall H. C. Pownall Mason City Bertha Pownall Jasper F. Jividen Asa Frank Adams Horton Brown Meigae County

Local Social Notes from Middleport and Nearby Towns

Middleport and surrounding areas report visits and gatherings. Mrs H F E Bush and daughter Kathleen return home on Gravel Hill after a Columbus visit with Mr and Mrs L E B Werner. Mrs F C Kreager shows improvement after illness. The Shumakers return from Huntington with relatives. June Stansbury and Richard Hayman visited Charleston then Parkersburg for a New Year’s Eve dance and visits. James and Leonard Cook of Reed WV stayed with J C Leonard. Mrs Fred Healy hosted a family dinner on South Fourth Avenue. Dr and Mrs John McClure of Marietta visited their aunt Mrs Victoria Stansbury, who is somewhat improved. Mr and Mrs Edwin Dempskey hosted a Sunday dinner on South Sixth Avenue with Mr and Mrs Raymond Neutzing and son, Mrs Magdalena Young, and Mr and Mrs William Kennedy.

F. C. Kreager C. T. Shumaker Huntington June Stansbury Richard Hayman Charleston Elmer Dent Parkersburg Eber Hayman James Leonard Cook Reed W. Va J. C. Leonard Tom Cook Fred Healy South Fourth Avenue John McClure Marietta Victoria Stansbury North Third Avenue Stansbury Edwin Dempskey South Sixth Avenue Raymond Neutzing Magdalena Young William Kennedy

Panthers to Face Columbus Central in Home Vicinity Clash

Pomeroy Panthers take a short break after Greenfield game then meet Columbus Central Wednesday in what promises a fast hard contest. This marks Central’s first visit to Pomeroy and a win would be a notable feat for the home team. Meanwhile family updates note Howard McElhinny’s return to Charleston and Eleanor’s improving condition after a long hospital stay.

Pomeroy Greenfield Pomeroy Panthers Columbus Central Columbua Columbus Panthers

Lovable by Mary Raymond continues with Valeria’s vow to settle down

In this installment Valeria tells Aunt Louise she is fed up with parties and wants a home and marriage. She seeks a stronger financial future with Jack Latimer or another partner, while hints about Peter and Mia’s past relationship surface amid family conversation and plans.

Valeria Jack Latimer Jack Peter

Meigs County offices reconfigure for tax sale space

In Meigs County the treasurer R. G. Webster will require more space as the tax sale work begins later this month. The County Surveyor Theodore Beegle moves his office to the clerk Homer Hysell’s room temporarily and later to the former Old Age Pension Department space. The pension office moves to the ground floor of the Meigs Water Company building space.

Pomeroy Meigs County R. G. Webster Theodore Beegle Beegie Homer Hysell Board of Commissioners George Childs Old Age Pension Department The Meigs Water Company

New Year Celebrations Reported Across Pomeroy Area

Nineteen thirty five was welcomed on New Year s Eve by celebrants at watch parties dances and social gatherings in Pomeroy and Middleport. Church groups and homes hosted events. The annual New Year s Dance by the Pomeroy Firemen drew a large crowd at the K of P Hall with many prizes donated by local merchants.

Pomeroy Middleport

Welcome New Year Party Attended by Stewart and Friends

Miss Dorothy Nelle Stewart hosted a New Year’s Eve gathering that ended with a slumber party on Monday night. Guests included Janet Hecox Eloise Byers Jane Stansbury Joan Hamilton Margaret Isabel and Dorothy Nelle Stewart. Another party by Miss Melissa Hennessy took place at her parents’ home Mr and Mrs M Hennessy.

Middleport Dorothy Nelle Stewart Janet Hecox Eloise Byers Jane Stansbury Joan Hamilton Margaret Isabel Melissa Hennessy Mrs M. Hennessy

Two Granges Meet MIDWAY in Joint Program

Twenty six members of Hemlock Grange met Rock Springs Grange on December 2 and presented a literary program. A joint installation of the 1935 officers was planned for January 5 at Hemlock with an oyster supper led by chef Ralph Gilmore. Hemlock members were asked to bring milk celery and pickles plus a bowl and spoon for each attending family.

Hemlock Grange Rocksprings Grange Hemlock Ralph Gilmore

Pomona to Install Officers at Grange Meeting

Meigs County Pomona Grange will meet Friday night with Columbia Grange at Carpenter. New officers will be installed and the fifth degree conferred on a class of candidates. A program with music and a short play by Columbia Grange members will be presented, and refreshments will be served.

Pomeroy Meigs County Pomona Grange Columbia Grange Carpenter

Death of Clara Bell Archer at 23 in Bailey Run

Clara Bell Archer died Saturday night at her parents home in Bailey Run at age 23. She is survived by her parents and several siblings. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 PM at Bradford Church conducted by Rev Fiord Wise. Burial followed in Miles Cemetery.

Pomeroy Clara Bell Archer Lannie Archer Bailey Run Bradford Fiord Wise Miles Cemetery

Pomeroy Residents Make New Year Moves and Meetups

Mr and Mrs Leonard Hamm of Pleasant Ridge plan to move to Lewisburg Pennsylvania where Hamm will guard at the state penitentiary. Frank Giles of Harrisonville Road is called to Denver to assist family matters. Sheriff A O Tracy and wife move household goods as his term ends this week. John Bailey hosts a New Year party at his parents home. Youths of Peace Church hold a watch party and church services run 11 to 12. Yolanda Dilgard hosts a New Year gathering for friends.

Leonard Hamm Pleasant Ridge Tracy John Bailey John Ratley Forest Run Boyd Dilgard Minerevile

Infant dies in Flora daughter of Clyde F White

Lulea Mae White infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Clyde F White of Flora died Sunday at home at six months. Survived by parents two brothers Edward and Leo and one sister Evelyn. Funeral services were held at 2 pm at Bearwallow Church of Christ with burial at Cherry Ridge Cemetery

Pomeroy Lulea Mae White Clyde F. White Flora Edward Sod Leo Evelyn Bearwallow Church of Christ Cherry Ridge

Fur Catch of Dexter Man Stolen Friday Night From His Home

Dexter January 1 fur caught by Charles Tyler this season was stolen Friday night and includes 32 skunk hides and one coon hide. Local visitors listed for Christmas include Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Jones Tiltonville Mr and Mrs Heil French Harrisonville and others. A birthday anniversary dinner was held for Blanche Davis with guests Homer Marchington and Emmett Davis among Dexter residents.

Dexter Man Dexter Charles Tyler Morgan Jones Tiltonville Heil French Harrisonville J. F. Bowles Robin Love Columbus Phil Love Portsmouth Lillie Minor Orion Nelson Arlene Nelson Hubert Nelson William Murray South Bloomfield Maynard Davis Rex Davis Blanche Davis Jacob Roller Pomeroy Homer Marchington Emmett Davis

Federal Expert To Head Drive in Ohio

Governor elect Martin Davy says a trained agent of the Justice Department will lead Ohio’s proposed division of investigation. The agent was selected by J. Edgar Hoover. Davy has not met the man and will confer with Hoover in Washington on Wednesday.

Cincinnati Federal Department of Justice Division of Investigation Martin L. Davey Ohio Miami Fla J. Edgar Hoover Federal Department Hoover Washington

Logan Post to Hold Joint Legion Meeting Next Tuesday

Logan Post of the American Legion will meet next Tuesday evening as announced by Commander B. W. Wright. A joint post and auxiliary party is planned at the hall that evening.

Logan- Logan American Legion B. W. Wright

Grogan Rites Held at Middleport

Funeral services for R. M. Grogan who died Saturday night in a Gallipolis hospital were held at 2 PM at the Heath M. F. Church conducted by Rev. Clarence Swearingen. Burial followed in Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Middleport R. M. Grogan Gallipolis Heath M. F Clarence Swearingen Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery

Easterling Clubhouse hosts Nondescript Club party

Logan and Hocking County report one of the season’s largest winter parties at the Easterling Clubhouse for the Nondescript Club. The afternoon program featured Christmas carols, vocal and piano numbers, and a paper on My Father Mark Twain. A turkey dinner followed with bridge after, awarding high scores to several members.

Clark Harley M. Whitcraft Warren Bright Mark Twain Clemens Sam Primmer W. B. Lacock Boocks Toerner G. E. Carr

Death Calls La Cock Family to Pennsylvania

Dr and Mrs W B Lacock and family were summoned to Pennsylvania on Sunday by the death of a sister in law They will return home after the funeral duties.

Miss Grace Price Weds Walter Savey at St John’s Rectory

Grace Lucille Price of Kenton married Walter Edward Savey son of Thomas L. Savey at 7 pm Sunday in St John’s Rectory with Rev. James T. Nevin officiating. Attendants were Merritt Wonn Jr and Pearl Shaw. The couple will reside in Logan where Savey works at a local shoe factory.

Savey Logan

Longley Officiates Celina Ft. Recovery Game and Tournament Move

Coach John Longley writes from Fort Recovery vacation that he officiated last week's Celina versus Ft. Recovery game and will attend a basketball tournament in Muncie Indiana this week. Logan practice sessions will grow more serious upon his return. Gilenn Freeman Jr. was brought before Mayor FitzGerald on drunkenness and fighting charges after arrest by Patrolman Jurgensmier. He paid a $5 fine plus costs and, due to the involvement of the father, must report for arraignment.

Logan John Longley Fort Recovery Celina Ft. Recovery Muncie Indiana Logan—Gilenn Freeman Jr Kenneth R. Fitzgerald George Jurgensmier

Calico Ridge Road Repairs Under FERA Project Progress

Work on Calico Ridge Road in Falls Township continues under a FERA project supervised by Trustee William Mamek. The project aims for completion within two weeks with about 35 relief laborers employed on Monday and Tuesday and fewer workers the rest of the week.

Logan Calico Ridge Falls Township FERA William Mamek Relief Rolia

New Year's Parties End at Midnight in Logan

Logan police enforce city ordinance setting New Year closing hour at midnight for liquor dispensaries. Dispensaries must stop sales by 12 o clock despite operators seeking a later hour. Chief Lew Reynolds confirms council established closing time.

Logan Lew Reynolds

Miss Palmer Holiday Visit With Chicago Friends

Miss Alice Palmer of this city spends the holiday season in Chicago as guest of Mr and Mrs Carl Danker and family. The Dankers formerly lived here where they were engaged in newspaper work.

Logans Alice Palmer Chicago Carl Danker Dankers

Motion for new trial in Lancaster and Columbus assault case

A hearing on a motion for a new trial for seven Lancaster and Columbus men convicted of assault with intent to maim at Mc Arthur will be argued Saturday before Judge W J Jones. The delay came at the request of the prosecutor and, if overruled, the sentence is expected to be pronounced immediately.

Schools to Resume in Hocking County Wednesday

Rural Hocking County schools plan to reopen Wednesday morning except Starr Township schools which stay closed until the following Monday. Logan schools restart next Monday per Supt. G. E. Carr announcement.

Logan Hocking County Starr Township G. E. Carr

Survey progress on SR 75 from Mulberry St to water works plant

Logan field work on the proposed SR 75 improvement near Mulberry Street Bridge to the water works plant is about 25 percent complete per the resident engineer. Additional time is needed to ready the contract for letting.

Logan Mulberry St. Bridge South Logan Office of

Zeigler Plans Tour to Speaking Engagements

County naturalist LOGAN C. W. Zeigler will tour clubs across the nation. He has bookings that will take him to Illinois and Maryland this season and hopes to visit Iowa Missouri and North Dakota during the year.

Logan C. W. Zeigler Illinois Maryland Iowa Missouri North

Rites Held for Eli Laboski Truck Victim

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. for Eli Laboski 44 who died Friday after being run over by a coal truck near Pos ton Mine No 6. Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiated. Burial was in Hill Top Cemetery. Laboski, born in Russia, came to Chauncey from Guernsey County two years ago. He is survived by wife Mia Mary and four children including Eli a Chauncey Dover High School sophomore.

Chauncey Eli Laboski Poston Mine No Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ Hill Top Laboski Russia Guernsey County Mia Mary Laboski Eli Chauncey- Dover High School

Loyalty Month Observed At Chauncey Church Services

At Chauncey Church of Christ morning worship two women Mrs James Mackie and Mrs Charles Downhour joined the church. Loyalty Month has been observed in all services during December.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ G. B. Courtney James Mackie Charles Downhour

Logan City Closes Most Businesses Except Food Vendors

In Logan today most business houses shut down except restaurants and confectioneries. Financial institutions and county offices at the courthouse remain open for essential services.

Logan

Delay in Corn-Hog Checks Is Indicated

Logan January 1 Farmers in Hocking County with government corn hog contracts may not receive their second allowance for at least a month due to delays in claims approval. Extension agent Harold Chambers said vouchers may arrive late though some counties have already paid. Isher Baker and Walter Myers were fined five dollars and costs each for improper lights, after arraignment before Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald.

Logan Hocking County Harold Chambers Chambers Isher Baker Walter Myers Kenneth R. Fitzgerald

Hutchins Host House Party Guests Include Verity Dennison

Mr and Mrs Joe Hutchins of North Walnut Street hosted a Sunday gathering with guests Miss Blanche Verity of Middleport and Mr and Mrs Wallace Dennison, Mr and Mrs Zine Courtney of The Plains, and Wes ley and Edward Snider of Logan.

Logan Joe Hutchins North Walnut Street Wallace Dennison Blanche Verity Middleport Zine Courtney the Plains Wesley Edward Snider

Annual reunion of Super Excellent Masons at Masonic Temple

Hock Hocking Council hosts an annual reunion this afternoon at the Masonic Temple. Degree work opens at 4 p m with a 6 o'clock intermission and dinner. Resumes at 7 30 p m for the dramatic part of the degree. Team rehearsal held Sunday afternoon.

Logan Hock-Hocking Council Masonic Temple

Ferry permit renewal for Long Bottom operator

The ferry license of E. E. Hayman at Long Bottom was renewed on the very terms, according to an entry filed Monday in the clerk of common pleas court.

Pomeroy E. E. Hayman Long Bottom Clerk of Common Press Court

Fraser Rites Attend Funeral for Mrs Ferris Fraser

Relatives gathered Saturday at the Church of Christ for the funeral of Mrs Ferris Fraser formerly of Chauncey. Attendees included Robt Wilkinson Cela Crooks Bertha Johnson Tasch and others from Carbon Hill Covington Dayton and Chauncey. Fraser died in Dayton after years at the family home there.

Chauncey Ferris Fraser Church of Christ Floyd Stanley Robt. Wilkinson Cela Crooks Carbon Hill Bertha Johnson Covington G. Tasch Bennie Fraser Cecil Kirkendall Kasel Thomas Floyd Asher Dayton Fraser Stanley

New Year Observance Closes Businesses in Chauncey

Business houses shut for New Year’s Day in Chauncey while the Post Office remains open at mail arrival and departure times.

Chauncey

Chauncey-James Rankin Mary Stalder attend Athens anniversary

Chauncey Briefs reports Chauncey James Rankin and Mary Stalder joined wedding anniversary dinner at Mr and Mrs William Downard home in Athens on Saturday night. Madge Lacey hosted two tables of bridge for cousin Maurice Greiner of Columbus. Out of town guests Floribel Males and Kelly Watson from Columbus also attended. hostess served refreshments.

Chauncey James Rankin Mary Stalder William Downard Athens Madge Lacey Maurice Greiner Columbus Mr. Greiner Floribel Males Kelly Watson

Downs to Speak on Church Loyalty at Fe Church Night

The Rev. Downs of Athens will give a talk on Church Loyalty at a 7 o'clock Church Night at Church of Christ. The church orchestra will perform and a social with refreshments follows. Members and friends of the Bible school are invited. Courtney is the church pastor.

Cauncey Downs Athens Church of Christ The and Bible School Courtney

Chauncey Family Returns Home for Christmas Vacay

Chauncey and relatives including Fairport Harry and J Edw Minister return to their home for the Christmas vacation. They spend time at the residence of Mr and Mrs Edward Min and family with their cats.

Chauncey Fairport Harry Pit Mrs Edward Min

Puppet Show on Olvera Street Promises Variety at Memorial Auditorium

A January puppet program in Los Angeles features oversized puppets and a three act satire. The show includes The March Wooden Soldiers, Ballet on Skates, Van Winkle caricatures, and World’s Fair inspired scenes. Sigma Delta Chi plans two Mickey Mouse shorts as part of the program with shows starting in the afternoon.

Black Forest van Winkle Olvera Street Angeles

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