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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1935
Page
2
POMEROY Jan 7 Schools reopen after a two week Christmas break with uncertainty about postholiday status cleared by new sales tax law. Pom eroy High School Varsity Association to meet Tuesday at 7 30 at the Senior High School. lettermen eligible to join and officers to be chosen, a meeting schedule set, and plans made for future activities.
John L Craggs age 76 died Saturday at Mt Carmel Hospital in Columbus after residing in Columbus for many years. Survived by one daughter Mrs Ira C Coleman of Bexley two sons Thomas of St Louis and Frank of Columbus five grandchildren two brothers. Body laid in state at the Columbus home. Services held at Ewing Funeral Home in Pomeroy and burial in Gilmore Cemetery.
Racine church groups announce a 7:30 p m gathering for the Loyal Workers Class in the church annex marking the first close meeting in months The Queen Esthers meet tonight at Miss Bonnie Miles home and the M E Guild holds a regular session Tuesday night Home Missionary members plan a quilt day Tuesday at Mrs Sidney Fadey residence.
Marietta notes recall of the 1916 Kanawha disaster when it struck a submerged light pier at Dam No. 19 Little Hocking, killing sixteen. It cites Purser Bert Wolfe Steward Lloyd Gee Watchman Arthur Beaver and Captain William Roe, with Captain Brady Berry piloting, and recalls the 1917 Tell City wreck at Dam 9 killed 14 aboard.
Mrs Dorothy Brown returned Saturday after visiting her husband Dr Allen Brown in Chattanooga Tennessee where he is doing an internship in a hospital Mrs Brown teaches school in the local school. Mr and Mrs W B Cross spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Carmen Bailey of Reedaville.
An advertisement claims drinking water with meals benefits digestion by increasing stomach juices and cleansing the bowels. It promises relief from bloating using one acid spoonful of Adierike to wash away poisons and cleanse upper and lower bowels.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Anna Margaret Owens to Charles Price. The ceremony occurred Monday December 2 at Pt. Pleasant with Rev. J K Roberts of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Mrs. Price is in the Senior Class at Pomeroy High School and will graduate in June. Mr. Price attends Bliss Business College in Columbus and will complete studies there.
The four church men classes unite as The Union Bible Clase of Middleport. The first meeting is Tuesday evening January 8 at 7 in the Presbyterian Church lecture room. Meetings will be on the second and fourth Tuesdays, rotating among churches, with a speaker from the hosting church. All men and boys are welcome.
Mr and Mrs Frank C Enright and son Mark of Columbus visited Middleport over the weekend with Mrs Enrights sister Miss Virgie Major. Also here were Mrs Floyd Barcus of Gallipolis and Mrs Percy K Martin of Hamlin W Va visiting relatives.
Middleport residents report weekend visits in Belpre and Zanesville. Mr and Mrs Lee McComas visited relatives while Mrs Marvin Kelly and infant daughter remain in incubator after birth. Families from Middleport and Pomeroy travel to Dayton for relocations and jobs.
A birthday gathering was hosted at Mrs. Alice Yost's Racine home on Thursday with a noon chicken dinner. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ward Sayre, several Wickline and Hoback relatives from Letart Falls, Ed Eaton, Ross Hoback and family, Joe and Betty Jean, Gibbie Duskey, Martha Neiglar, and Julia Fay Bell, recently returned from Columbus for an open ended visit.
Mrs. Mary Sisson of South Second Avenue is critically ill at her home. Her daughter Mrs. Ed Ewing has been summoned from Logan to be with her during this illness.
Funeral services for Billy Estep three year old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Estep were held Sunday at 2 pm at the parents home on South Pearl Street Rev F K Gardner of the Church of Christ officiated Burial was in Middleport Cemetery Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis Ohio was the place of death.
In Racine the fathers will organize the parent teacher association meeting to be held at Racine High School on Wednesday night while mothers typically handle arrangements.
Meigs County scout units show progress with Troop 41 Middleport and Troop 42 Pomeroy reporting strong meetings, hikes, and a new flag. A district meeting at Middleport Public Library is planned, and editors seek a regular scribe to boost reports and parent involvement.
The Taylor Ridge church fellowship meeting on New Year's evening concluded Loyalty Month with programs led by Rev. G. B. Court ney and performances by the youth under Mrs. C. M. Anglin. Glouster Church of Christ members contributed, Chauncey orchestra provided music, and refreshments were served by the Ladies Aid Society. Local residents and guests are noted, including updates on hospital, employment, and legal matters. Officers pursuing Logan King remain en route toward California.
The William Miller brick house on Summit Street will be offered at sheriff's sale on February 4. The property has been appraised at the low figure of 1000 dollars.
Margaret Brewer returned home to Prattsville after several weeks of work. Athens residents Mrs H L Atkinson and Mrs Ida Lemley plus Merrill R Atkinson visited Mr and Mrs James G McKibben and daughter Helen for Christmas. Hazel McKibben visited from Columbus with her parents Luther and Livelle McKibben. Bonnie Brown from Swerling near Cleveland visited Garnette Kendall. Vera and Martin McKibben were in Athens for Christmas Day. About 40 Camp Zaleski boys whose enrollment expired left for home. Nelsonville residents Mrs Don Anders and daughter Marjorie spent the holidays here. Edward Huffman of Indianapolis visits his sisters in town. Relatives attended Mrs Emily King’s funeral at Pleasant Valley on New Year’s Day. Nancy Busch of Chillicothe spent last week with son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Richard Jones. W S Bromley and wife attended an oyster supper at Vance Rannells’ New Plymouth RD home.
Spring like temperatures visited Athens during the day over the weekend while night temperatures fell back to freezing. Sunday highs reached 59 degrees reported by observer Mrs. Co N France. The 32 degree low returned at night with an upward trend by noon and rainfall of .08 inches was recorded.
Nelsonville Hyperion Club elected officers for the coming year including President Mrs J D Adamson and first vice president Mrs Frank Poston. Members shared program readings on Canada’s political leaders and a review of The Folks by Ruth Sockow, then enjoyed a three course turkey dinner at the Dew House with a purple and gold decorated table.
Nelsonville personals report visitors from Columbus for a funeral and hospital treatment. Mrs John V Wood and daughter Florence joined Mr Wood at University Hospital. Mr and Mrs Clarence Slater hosted in Columbus, while Arden Allyn from Kent and the Malone family from Akron stayed with Nelsonville relatives.
George Six age nt died Saturday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Louisa Rollings on Mason City Hill. The body lies at Stout's Funeral Home with funeral services Tuesday at 1 PM and burial at Green Lawn. Survived by wife deceased earlier and three children Homer Six of this city and Elmer of Warren County.
The Salvation Army revival will run this week through Sunday with capacity crowds. Mrs W W Hinshaw preached on eternal punishment, Carl Bennett from Bartlett spoke Saturday, Girl Guards join tonight at 6 30, Adjutant Hinshaw to preach.
Trial details recount the 1932 ransom pass near St. Raymonds Cemetery in the Bronx. Dr. Condon reports meeting a mysterious figure after dark, negotiating a $50,000 ransom, and transferring the bills through a hedge for a supposed baby recovery, with falsified instructions.
President Roosevelt outlines a 1936 budget balancing except for unemployment work. He aims to start a 4 billion drought relief and work program by April, reallocate 900 million for direct relief, and raises defense, public works, veterans, and civil service funds. He lists three objectives: efficiency, prevent waste, and maintain government credit. He cites revenue at about 3.99 billion and notes delays from policy and treaty issues.
Nancy Kinsey aged 78 died Saturday at the home of her son Sylvester Kinsey in Kimberly. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 3 PM at Oak Grove Church with Rev. Shearer. Burial at Greenlawn. She is survived by three children Sylvester Kimberly Minnie May Adrian Mick and Hazel Thomas and three stepsons Charles Kinsey Walter California and Robert Colorado.
Forest Young pleaded guilty to indecent exposure in Mayor Holland's court Saturday. An affidavit by William Deer led to the arraignment. Young has since been absent from the city. He was fined 25 dollars plus costs and sentenced to six months in county jail, with the sentence suspended on good behavior.
Mrs Herman Ogg entertained 18 children on Verna Oggs ninth birthday with games from 2 to 4 pm A birthday cake with nine candles was cut at 4 pm and ice cream cake and lollypops were served to Charles Jones Betty Kesterson Jimmy Bateman Keith Bateman Anna Allen Leona Allen Raymond Henshaw Louise Lowden John Hannahs Dolores Mender Don Mender Betty Ross Dorothy Ann Ross Rita Dunkle Naomi Ogg Verl Ogg and others
Nelsonville juniors of the Junior Order American Mechanics plan a Tuesday 7 PM meeting at 10.C.F. Hall with installation of officers. A supper will follow. Members of the Hocking Valley Council at Logan will attend as special guests.
Mrs Cooley entertained the Nelsonville Bridge club Friday at 6 30 pm at the Colonial with four tables of bridge afterward at her home. Guests included Mrs Leonard Cooley Mrs Mary McCune Mrs Arthur Burgess and Mrs William Gray. Scores were held by Mrs C H Ruble and Mrs J B Preston.
Edward Hawley, formerly at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens for treatment, was brought by ambulance to his Kerr's Run home on Sunday afternoon.
The late John M Bennett was honored at a Wednesday funeral at Warren Funeral Home in Nelsonville. Rev Lloyd Two led the service with two hymns The Cross and Abide With Me sung by Cecil Shafer. Floral tributes and attendees from nearby towns reflected high esteem for the deceased.
Nelsonville notes a Day program organized by the West Parent-Teacher Association at the local school. The meeting is planned for Friday January 1 with details remaining to be announced.
Nelsonville event features J. R. lumbus as speaker at 7 30 p m at Day Saints Church located at the corner of Main and Jackson Street with the talk likely drawing local attendees.
In Nelsonville the Grange announced weekly Thursday night gatherings at Oak Grove Grange Hall. Meetings occur the first and third Thursdays each month, with the group noting ongoing routine and location stability.
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