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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1933

Page

2

Huntington Milk Ban Likely Not To Take Effect

Pomeroy report to county agricultural agent says Huntington health authorities will not enforce a ban on Meigs County dairy products. Changes in the milk marketing system may occur, but Meigs dairymen will not be barred, following protests by local business leaders and a revised ruling.

Pomeroy Huntington Meige County G. W. Kreitler Meigs County West Virginia Kreitler Charleston W. Va Ohio Milk Producers’ Association Meigs Chamber of Commerce Huntington Health Board

Aunt of Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Knopp Dies in Charleston

Mrs. J. K. Jones of South Sixth Avenue died at her Charleston home Wednesday evening after pneumonia following surgery. Funeral is today at 4 PM at her residence with burial in Sunset Cemetery near Charleston. Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Knopp traveled to Charleston Thursday and will stay until after the funeral.

Middleport J. K. Jones J. K. Smith South Sixth Avenue Frana Knopp Grant Street Charleston

Fred Thomas Returns Home After Railroad Accident

Middleport resident Fred Thomas, injured in a November 8 railroad crash, was brought home Wednesday evening with his wife Mrs. Thomas reporting his condition favorable after weeks in a Columbus hospital.

Middleport Fred ‘Thomas Columbus South Pearl and Lincoln Streets

Miss Bing Named Meigs County Health Nurse

Announcement from Pomeroy reports Miss Nelle J. Bing selected by the Meigs County board of health to succeed Mrs. Clarence Chase of Rutland as health nurse. The appointment was approved by the county board.

New Meigs County Board of Health Pomeroy Nelle J. Bing Meigs Clarence Chase Rutland County Board of Health

Revival To Open Special Services At Middleport Baptist Church

MIDDLEPORT Jan 6 Dr J W Hoyt evangelist from Warsaw Indiana will lead a three weeks evangelistic series at the Middleport Baptist Church starting Saturday night Home circle prayer meetings will be held each morning Bible study sessions begin at 2 pm and evening services start at 7 pm Special music will accompany the services.

Middleport J. W. Hoyt Warsaw Ind the Baptist Church Home Circle

Was Lucky Twice

Joe Beegie of Racine Produce Co reports two strokes of luck. He married a pretty young lady on New Year’s Eve and, at the Firemen’s Ball, won a box of cigars with a prize ticket. Friends say he now offers cigars to well wishers.

Racine Joe Beegie Racine Produce Company

Three Fined Here in Klein House Ransack Case

Monroe Weaver, Dan Michael and George Justus faced Justice Titus in Pomeroy. Weaver pleaded not guilty and paid ten dollars plus costs. Michael and Justus pleaded guilty, each fined twenty five dollars and costs and sentenced to thirty days in jail.

Pomeroy Monroe Weaver Dan Michael George Justus Henry Klein Justice of Peace RE. L

Birthday observations for Mrs Bing on eighty fourth anniversary

Jan 6 Pomeroy reports Mrs M EB Bing reached her eighty four birthday while confined to her Union Avenue home with a broken hip. Floral offerings and fruit gifts arrived though visitors were limited. Her condition remained serious though report said slight improvement Thursday evening.

Pomeroy M. EB. Bing

Eastern Star Twenty-Fifth District Meeting Report

At a district gathering in Amesville on Thursday twenty fifth district members from Middleport and Pom eroy Ohio chapters attended. Deputy Grand Matron Mrs Theola Miller of Marietta led sessions and offered guidance to district officers and matrons. A noon luncheon was hosted by the Amesville Chapter.

Middleport Pomeroy Order of Eastern Star Amesville Meigs Athens Morgan Washington Theola Miller Marietta

Whatsoever Class to Meet at Presbyterian Church

In Middleport the Whatsoever Class of the Presbyterian Bible School will meet tonight at 7 30 in the church lecture room for the regular monthly session. The president will preside after the devotional. A short business session and a program led by Miss Weeds follow, then a social hour with refreshments hosted by Mrs. Frank Vroman and others.

Presbyterian Church Middleport Presbyterian Bible School J. B. Downing Freda Cari

Mrs Eben Bowen Hosts Past Chiefs Association

Mrs Eben Bowen will entertain the Past Chiefs Association at her Chestnut Street home in Middleport with Mrs Griff Russell and Mrs Minnie Neutzling assisting. A business session will precede social time for the rest of the evening.

Middleport Eben Bowen Past Chiefs Association Chestnut Street Griff Russell Minnie Neutzling

Mrs. MecElbinny Returns From Newport Visit

Mrs. Howard MecElbinny left Newport, Kentucky, after a week with her mother Mrs. William Swisher whose condition has slightly improved. Notable social events include a miscellaneous shower on Walnut Street honoring Mrs. Oscar Scholl, a recent bride, with gifts and refreshments. The Philathea Society will meet at the Church of Christ lecture room this evening. Miss Virgene Knight, who spent a semester in local high school, will return to Chester for Christmas vacation and plan to attend Chester School in the future.

Howard MecElbinny William Swisher Newport Santi Barsotti Walnut Street Oscar Scholl Church of Christ Virgene Knight Chester FE. M. McCarty Lewis Burford M. L. French

Death of B. F. Gibbs prompts local funeral plans

B. F. Gibbs dies and several locals will attend the afternoon funeral at 2 o'clock. Mrs. William Swisher and son Hoadley are ill at their Mill Street home though the son does not have influenza. Mrs. Swisher has suffered ill health for months. Mrs. C. W. McGoon and Mrs. Little of Magnetic Springs visited Mr. and Mrs. D. Farmer on Wednesday. Mrs. Irving Karr and daughter Patricia traveled to Zanesville on Wednesday for the rest of the week.

B. F. Gibbs William Swisher Hoadley Mill Street Irving Karr Patricia Zanesville

Eastern Star district meeting attendees and next gathering

Mrs. C E Nease and other local Eastern Star members attended the Twenty fifth District meeting in Amesville with a March 23 Beverly district counties session planned. Visitors included Mrs. Charity Leakus Florence Rayburn Roy Wright Barbara Smith Rose Drummond and Asa Hoskins. The group also notes visits and local events including a marriage license issued in probate court to Owen Searberry and Flora Ethel Sheline and funeral attendees from Columbus Canal Winchester Huntington.

Order of the Eastern Star Amesville C. E. Nease Lodge Charity Leakus Florence Rayburn Roy Wright Barbara Smith Rose Drummond Asa Hoskins Beverly Meigs Athens Morgan Washington Everett Eddie Marietta Louis Reibel Union Avenue Eddie Pomeroy Owen Searberry Gallipolis Flora Ethel Sheline William M. Fisher

Anchovy Potato Balls Featured In Home Dinner Menu

The Day presents varied ways to use potatoes with anchovy potato balls as a standout. Recipe details for mashed potatoes with anchovies, breading, and frying plus baked potatoes stuffed with creamed salmon and other menu items for Monday include baked halibut mold and beet cups, highlighting Oregon State football players over six feet tall and weighing above 200 pounds.

Oregon State

Subtle Make Up Trends For 1933 Natural, Lasting Look

The piece notes a shift toward discreet self adornment with indelible lipsticks and lasting cream rouge. Women are urged to avoid obvious public makeup displays, match rouge to hair and skin tone, and keep eye makeup light. The trend reflects a return to naturalness and personal handiwork in 1933.

Grange Night At Shade Church Promises Attendees

Athens County grangers plan Grange Night services at Shade Methodist Church Sunday night. Lodi Grange will lead. group gathers 7 at Athens Post Office and proceeds to the church. The Rev Earl Cowen preaches with Benson Cowan chairing. R R Barker of Union will speak on The Grange and Mrs Beemen Cowan will recount Lodi Grange history.

Athens County Shade Methodist Church Lodi Grange Athens Earl Cowen Benson Cowan R. R. Barker Union Grange Beemen Cowan

Simplicity House Frock Promises Neatness and Charm

Fashion notes describe a stylish house frock praised for simplicity neatness and practicality. The design features include accent seamings with topstitching a contrasting collar and an unusual cuff that enhance its refined appearance.

Nation Mourns Cal Coolidge in Quiet Obituary Notes

The report covers the death of former President Calvin Coolidge. Details describe his room, sudden collapse, and medical assessment of heart disease. Mention is made of Mrs Coolidge’s stoic response and funeral plans with his burial beside his father. John Coolidge and his wife arrive from Connecticut as family honors the late leader.

Edward W. Brown Dr. Brown Mr. Coolidge Ross John Coolidge Trumbull Connecticut

Panthers Face Double Game Dilemma At Ports Mouth

Pomeroy High School Panthers fans weigh attending the Portsmouth game tonight in Ports Mouth versus the Panther Ashland tilt in Kentucky Saturday. Coach Farnham’s squad is said to be in good shape and ready to display their court ability in the down river city.

Pomeroy, Jan Pomeroy High School Panthers Panther-Portsmouth Portsmouth Panther-Ashland Kentucky City Farnham Down River City

Gallia Academy to Host Logan Teams After Back-to-Back

Gallia Academy basketball sets two games in two nights. Logan High School travels to Washington Auditorium for Saturday action after a Friday night visit to Middleport. Gallia Academy holds a .300 season mark with win over Nelsonville and a loss to Athens as Middleport eyes a close contest.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Basketeers Logan Washington Auditorium Middleport Nelsonville Athens

Mrs Lucy Surgeon Di At The Plains Dies At 67

Mrs Lucy Surgeon, aged 67, longtime head of The Plains telephone exchange, died at 4 am after four weeks illness. She suffered diabetes, her husband predeceased her, and she leaves two daughters Mrs Floyd Linscott of The Plains and Mrs Pat Moore of Akron, plus several grandchildren and a brother Thomas Thomas of Byesville. Funeral services are planned for Sunday with details in Sundays Messenger.

the Plains Lucy Surgeon Floyd Linscott Pat Moore Akron Thomas Thomas Byesville

Williamson Family Heads Home After Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs George Williamson and children Jo Ann and Buddy left Chauncey by car for Big Run Pennsylvania ending a ten day holiday visit with Mrs Williamson's parents C B Brad field Sr and other relatives.

Chauncey George Williamson Jo Ann Buddy Big Run

Chauncey Trustees Set January Meeting at Town Hall

Dover Township trustees will hold the January business meeting at the town hall Saturday night with F. Be. Badinot as president in charge. Guy E. Osborne Chauncey is clerk.

Chauncey Dover Township F. BE. Boudinot Guy E. Osborne

Residents Return to Farm Home of Son in Millfield

The group returned to the farm home of their son Fred Sanders at Trimble Heights after visiting at their Millfield home. They were with Fred Sanders' two young sons Chester and Ralph. Dr. C. N. Sanders and Herman Theisen Jr. of Millfield were Columbus visitors Thursday. Dr. and Mrs. John M. Howard of Amesville visited Chauncey New Year's Day with sisters Mrs. E. H. Knode and Miss Helen Howard.

Millfield Fred Sanders Trimble Heights Chester Ralph C. N. Sanders Herman Theisen, Jr Columbus John M. Howard Amesville Chauncey New Year's Day E. H. Knode Helen Howard

Millfield Concord Road Work Progress Report

A road project east of Millfield under Dover trustees employs 20 workers. Chauncey notes work on the Millfield to Concord route progressing with a 2 percent measure completed.

Millfield Concord Machauncey, Jan Dover Trustees

Millfield Ladies Hold All Day Meeting and Dance

Millfield Jan 6 observers marked the annual event with an all day meeting at the church followed by a chicken dinner and afternoon business session and a dance Chauncey reports the birth of Wilma Juanita to Mr and Mrs lips at May Avenue Chauncey and George Reynolds noted grandparents with local area mentions of mine numbers and run designations

Millfield Society of Millfield Ch Chauncey Denzell EB. Phillips Wilma Juanita

Flour Distribution in Key-Dover District Reported

Jan 6 delivery of flour occurred at noon across Chauncey Millfield and Beaumont in the Key-Dover district.

Chauncey Key-Dover District Chauncey, Millfield Beaumont

Millfield Quilting Party Hosts Local Greeting

Millfield residents gathered for a quilting party at a neighbor’s field Wednesday night. Guests included Mrs. Elizabeth Robinett formerly Sanders, Mrs. He Jr., Mrs. Henry Heffkin, and William Sisson among others.

Millfield Fulton Elizabeth Robinett Once Sanders He Jr Henry Heffkin William Sisson

Anne Adams Pattern Catalog and Pattern 2471 Notice

Treat pattern 2471 offered for sizes 36 to 48 with fabric yardage details and step by step instructions. Catalog of 132 pages with embroidery and accessory ideas available for fifteen cents. catalog and pattern combine for twenty five cents. Address orders to The Athens Messenger Pattern Department New York City.

Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department W.rth Street New York City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bing Middleport Baptist Church J. B. Swanson N. Court St Rauch’s Rauch’s Bakery Pomeroy Personals Victor Hiselstein Jacob Mees Edwin Hood State School For the Deaf Grant Hood Minersville Margaret Hartenbach Edward Hartenbach Eugene French George Rea George Bishop Leo Vaughn Richard Vaughn Howard Seidenable Joe Vodish Robert Hartenbach Anna Margaret Thomas Esther Thomas Marie Terrill Arien Rea Catherine Braley Maribel Seidenable L. M. Peoples Harve Jones Robert Jones Leland Peoples Vivian William Griffith Carl Griffith Canal Winchester Howard Willjameson Grange Night Shade By Anne Hlams Nation Cal Coolidge Pharis West Union Street Chauncey No. 2 Noberly Luhrig Black Dia Run Mrs. Fulton Trader Mit Rt Kraft Lsr Phillips Little Willie Mother's Jack Horner Cat Refugee Vesper Telephone Crite Home Owned Oleo
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