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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1933

Page

2

Pomeroy Projects See Plans Falter In 1932 End

In Pomeroy a riverbank parking lot project led by J E Mahoney stalled after planners learned a government permit was required. About 300 dollars in pledges came from local businessmen but interest waned. A courthouse grounds beautification and public park proposal by John L Blair also saw little progress but may be revived.

Pomeroy Sycamore and Court Streets J. E. Mahoney John L. Blair K. of P. Halil

Evangelistic Meeting Draws Large Crowd in Middleport

Two hundred people from Gallipolis Baptist Church attended the local Baptist service on Monday as Evangelistic Meeting enters its second night. Rev. J. W. Hoyt of Warsaw Indiana opened the meeting Sunday and Rev. Kreager declared it Presbyterian Night. Rev. F. J. Gardner joined the Baptist service Tuesday with many from his congregation. Eastern Star members attended in a body.

Middleport Gallipolis J. W. Hoyt Warsaw Ind Kreager F. J. Gardner Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Star

Will Make Plans Pythian Sisters To Reorganize for Coming Year

Middleport January 11 reorganizing for the coming year will be the chief activity this evening at the Meigs Temple No. 153 Pythian Sisters meeting. The staff and officers meet at the LaSalle Hotel with Mrs Lewis Burford hosting. After the business session a taffy pulling party will be enjoyed by about twenty five members.

Pythian Sisters Middleport Meigs Temple LaSalle Hotel Lewis Burford

Local Notes From Gallipolis Area

Mrs G E Russell returned home Monday after visiting her parents in Gallipolis. Walter Russell longtime local milkman has been seriously ill at home for a week, with son Errett handling his routes. Mr and Mrs Russell Shirk of Springfield announce the birth of a daughter January 7 at Mrs Erlewine’s on Brownell Avenue. mother Thelma Erlewine. Mrs Ralph Davis and niece Mrs Fred Whitlock were in Ewington Tuesday for the death of Mrs Whitlock’s grandmother Mrs Rebecca Vance. Mrs H P Stewart in ill health for years is now in a more serious condition.

G. E. Russell Gallipolis Walter Russell Errett Russell Shirk Springfield Harve Standsbury Beech Grove Blaine Giles Dayton Dorst Cliff Hysell Watt Hysell Morris Wright Bidwell Jacob Musser Dave Russell Bradbury Wade Johnson Sig Johnson Lucille Johnson John Johnson Clarence Chase Naomi Owens Nell Bing Pomeroy Elza Starr Charlies Peoples Ruth Alkire Palma Kruger Vernon Mills Carl Dennison Charles Gray Holzer Hospital Merle Bell Mansfield Mildred Barton Wm. Folan Joppa K. of P. Hall

Phil Meinhart Critical After Illness in Inquenza

In Middleport on January 11 Phil Meinhart remains in serious condition amid illness described as inquenza with heart trouble. His wife Mrs Meinhart and relatives are greatly concerned over his deteriorating state.

Phil Meinhart

Illness in Cleveland Ties Hobart Family

Word reached Middleport that Dr. Will Hobart of Lakeside Cleveland is critically ill with a facial infection. Carl Hobart of Middleport traveled to Cleveland Monday to be with his brother, and H. B. Hobart of Akron had already arrived.

Middleport Will Hobart Lakeside Cleveland Carl Hobart H. B. Hobart Akron Hobart

Viva Russell Hosts Bradbury Bridge Club

Miss Viva Russell hosted her bridge club Monday evening at her Bradbury home. Two tables were in play with light refreshments served after. Miss Lucille Dutton won high score while guest Miss Margaret Riley attended.

Middleport Viva Russell Bradbury Russell Lucille Dutton Margaret Riley

Mrs Dee Ward Hosts Bridge Club At Home

Mrs Dee Ward of South Third Avenue entertained her contract bridge club Tuesday afternoon at her home with a covered dish dinner. High score honors went to Mrs M D Haftinger first and Mrs Oscar Roedel second.

Middleport Dee Ward South Third Avenue Contract Bridge Club M. D. Haftinger Oscar Roedel

Bank Crash Destroys Plans for Pomeroy Temple

POMEROY Jan 11 Plans for a new Masonic Temple are ruined by the failure and reorganization of the First National Bank of Chattanooga Tennessee. Pomeroy Lodge No 17 Pree and Accepted Masons stood to finance with 1000 shares from the late Wyatt Plantz estate now reduced to 200 shares in a reorganized bank with par value ten dollars. Other local families reportedly held Tennessee bank stock as well.

Pomeroy First National Bank of Chattanooga Tenn Masonic Order Wyatt Plantz Pomeroy Lodge Chattanooga Bank Messenger Rufus Terrell The Chattanooga Times Masonic Lodge Pomeroy Bend Tennessee Institution

Grange Officers at Meigs Installed

The Meigs omona Grange met with Sear Grange in Harrisonville on Saturday night. Mrs. Ollie Anderson installed officers with Deputy Master Harley Musser as marshal and Ina M Radikin and Miles Nelson assisting. Pomona degree conferred on 12 candidates. Golden Sheaf Certificates awarded to three charter Laurel Grange members.

Harrisonville Meigs Omona Grange Sear Grange Ollie Anderson Harley Musser Ina M Radikin Miles Nelson H. E. Starkey A.L. Holliday Nellie Radikin F. G. Mutchler Ann Graham Ellen Martin Lutie Vale Laurel Grange

Ceramic engineers from Pomeroy travel the world

Pomeroy news notes two former Pomeroy High School graduates now living in Columbus and Michigan who work in ceramic engineering. Leo Franz recently returned from England after visiting his family and traveling for work before leaving with his wife and baby for Mexico Missouri. Carl Schwartewalder, now with A C Spark Plug Co in Flint Michigan, plans a soon assignment to England upon completion of duties at Ohio State University.

Tomeroy Pomeroy Leo Franz Mexico EB. J. Frenz England Carl Schwartewalder Frank Schwartewalder Columbus A-C Spark Plug Company Flint Miech Ohio State University Schwarzewalder Franz Pomeroy High School

Forester Farley Visits Racine From Dam No. 28

Forester Farley of Dam No. 28 near Portsmouth was a business visitor in Racine on Tuesday. Walter Stewart spent Sunday with relatives in Vienna West Virginia. Maurice Lott, local grade school teacher, is reported ill with mumps. T Mallory of Pomeroy arrived Monday to visit his parents Ed and Mrs. Mallory. Mrs. Walter Stewart is ill with an infected tooth. Mrs. Ollie Schaefer, long ill, is reported improved.

Forester Farley U. S. Government Portsmouth Racine Walter Stewart Vienna W. Va Maurice Lott T. Mallory Pomeroy Ed Mallory Ollie Schaefer

Mrs Mac Bie Returns Home From Visit to Washington

Middleport residents note Mrs. Mac Bie, guest of Mrs. Addie Smith and Mrs. Jessie Lansbury, leaves for Washington D C after Christmas visit. She is escorted to Charleston by Mrs. Lansbury and niece Miss June Sansbury who will stay with Mr and Mrs Elmer Dent for a short time.

Middleport Mac Bie Addie Smith Jessie Lansbury Washington, D. C Charleston Lansbury June Sansbury Elmer Dent

Suit Filed Over $430 Note By Matheny Motor

L. G. Matheny doing business as the Matheny Motor Truck Company filed suit in common pleas court Tuesday against V. R. Smith seeking $430 plus interest on a promissory note.

Pomeroy Jan. U L. G. Matheny Matheny Motor Truck Company Common Pleas Court V. R. Smith

Jenkinson in Critical Condition in St Josephs Hospital

Pomeroy January 11 C A Jenkin son of Main Street is in St Josephs Hospital in Parkersburg for treatment. He is reported in a critical condition.

Pomeroy C. A. Jenkinson Main St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg

Daughters of Veterans Install New Officers

Installation of officers carried out by Jane Howell Tent Daughters of Union Veterans in Pomeroy on Monday night. New officers include President Bertha Chase and secretary Lucie B. Guide among others. each member received a rose from the outgoing president Charity Senkus who received a bouquet.

Influenza Ties Up Shumaker, Pomeroy Meeting

Dr. C. B. Shumaker, ill with influenza and with a nervous breakdown, is confined to his residence on the second floor of the Odd Fellows Lodge Building. A joint Odd Fellows and Rebekahs meeting was held Tuesday at the K of P hall. His absence from the streets at night is noted due to his health. Immediate family members are present.

Pomeroy Shumaker Secon Odd Fellows’ Lodge The Odd Fellows Rebekahs K. of P. Ball

Ladies League Formed In Athens Area Community

The Rev. Spriggs organized a Ladies League at Mrs. Charles Chase home on Jan 5 with officers Mrs. Florence Saulers president and Mrs. Minta Chase vice president. A Young People's Society followed with Miss Winnie Martin president and Miss Leona Robinson secretary. Members are urged to read the Book of Ruth and recruit new members. Community gatherings continued with visits among local families and Sunday guests from Athens.

Spriggs Athens Charles Chase Florence Saulers Minta Chase Ruth Martin Grace Lynch the Chase Church Young People’s Society Winnie Martin Merri Chase Leona Robinson Martin C. F. Oberholzer Glen French Columbus C. W. Lynch Ernest Woodyard Helen Kenney Dale Kenney Laura Woodyard Bliss Woodyard Mise Leona Robinson Mise Ruth Woodyard Cc. W. Lynch Leo Sanborn and

Rutland Figures Struck by Illness In community notes

Rutland residents report multiple illnesses this week with Mrs Harve Standsbury in critical condition and Mr Elza Starr seriously ill. Several families including the Dorst, Hysell, and Wrights have members ill or recovering while others visit and assist relatives.

Community notices and sports results from Friday night games

Local events include the W M S Me society meeting at the M E Church parsonage with Salt Marsh of Disease as the study topic. Basketball results show the girls losing to Tuppers Plains while the boys beat Tuppers Plains 28 25 and 24 11 against Chauncey. Middleport second team fell to our second team 18 16 with next game at Middleport. Officers were reelected for the telephone with Joe Young president Lee Brown secretary Carl Reeves treas Elmer Molden Ash McGhee Edward Molden and Mary McGhee will again serve as operator.

Eva Walsh Athens Clarence Chase Elza Barton Tuppers Plains Chauncey Middleport Joe Young Lee Brown Carl Reeves Elmer Molden Ash McGhee Edward Molden

Cheshire W W A hosts surprise shower for new bride

The W. W. A. met at Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Abies home Tuesday night and held a surprise shower for Mrs. Abies recent bride. Mrs. Abies received many useful gifts. After the business meeting the evening was spent in games. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Twenty members attended.

Lewis Abies

Dyesville Meeting Series and Local Social Updates

Rev Fred Strickland conducted a series at Community Church Dyesville from last Sunday night to January 15. Marion Jordan returned home from Athens hospital improved. Several residents shared visits and returns including John Cline Howard Tewsberry Thelmore Stansbury Roy White Dale Caster Artie Gardner and families in Langsville and Galapolis.

Fred Strickland Dyesville Marion Jordan Athens John Cline Howard Tewsberry Thelmore Stansbury Roy White Jim Folden Shawnee Myrtle Folden Artie Gardner Langsville Dale Caster Robert Turner John Sheppard Loya Folden Gallipolis Howard Folden Bart Bosworth Columbus Mary Ann Bosworth Addie Hanna

Grangers of Albany and Athens Attend Jerseyville Church

A delegation of Grangers from Athens and Albany attended Jerseyville church Sunday evening. Local residents and visitors shared social calls with members of the Smith family and other neighbors. The report notes several guests and visits spanning Friday to Sunday in the area.

Albany Athens Jerseyville Church

Epworth League teens host Amesville gathering

About twenty young Epworth League members enjoy a Saturday night at counselor Mrs. Birchie Thompson’s home with refreshments music and games. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Shoop visit friends in Amesville on Sunday. Ruth Lighthizer visits Mrs. Catherine Hartley in Amesville this week. An upcoming Methodist Church missionary meeting and social tea will be at Mrs. Esta Turner’s home on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Van Valey return to Dunbar West Virginia after visiting Mrs. Hannah Glazier. The Methodist Ladies Aid plans a future box social with music. The Messenger will publish more details.

Epworth League Birchie Thompson F. G. Shoop Amesville Catherine Hartley Ruth Lighthizer McConnelsville Methodist Church Esta Turner C. J. van Valey Hannah Glazier Dunbar W. Va Methodist Ladies Aid Society

Community Notes from Flat Run and Nearby

Flat Run residents share visits and gatherings with the Arbaugh and Cooley families. A farewell party for Roscoe Spurlock was held at the Peter Smith home before his return to near Gallipolis. Nearby trip members included F. B. Arbaugh Rufus Woodrum and Dick King on business to Huntington. Visitors to Arch Arbaughs included A. T. Townsend and Gilbert Bowen with son Lawrence.

Clarence Arbaugh William Cooley Roscoe Spurlock Gallipolis Peter Smith Smith F. B. Arbaugh Rufus Woodrum Dick King Huntington Charlotte Dixon Arch Arbaugh A. T. Townsend Gilbert Bowen Lawrence Maude Weyand

Mt Hermon Community Notes From Sharpsburg Area

Sharpsburg residents visit Lathrop and Athens families. Mt Hermon Ladies Aid meets with twelve present. Young People’s Society gathers at Earl and Mrs Dickson home. Anti-Saloon League to stage Protection at Mt Hermon Church on January 31. Several families report illness improves with time. Leota Strode and son Burhl visit Athens.

Robert Grimes Louise Frank Quinn Lathrop Irene Hanson Sharpsburg Mt. Hermon Ruth Russell Plantsville Dorothy Ross Athens Carlos Harris Ethel Young Ladies Aid Society Alfred Smith Victorene Howard Harris Leota Strode Burhl

Former Dover Township Man Killed by Downed Electric Wire

Howard Fornwalt of Williamsburg Pennsylvania died after touching a live electric wire near a downed pole while driving home from town. He was 70? No, not provided. Funeral held in Williamsburg with burial there. Survived by wife Minnie and seven children, five brothers, three sisters. Many relatives in Athens County.

Chauncey Howard Fornwalt Williamsburg Amanda Howard Fornwalt Dover Township Minnie Fornwall John H Margaret Burkholder Charles Altoona George W Philadelphia Mary Merritts Canoe Creek Luther Harry East Freedom Carrie Isenberg Amanda Fornwall Elizabeth Knode Helen Howard Lydia Brookins Millfield John M. Howard Amesville Athens County

John Crum Dies in Chauncey Area

John Crum 55 longtime Circle Hill resident and Pentecostal leader died Tuesday after a pneumonia illness. Funeral services are planned Friday at Nelsonville Pentecostal Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery. He is survived by his wife two sons and a daughter.

Chauncey John Crum Pentecostal Circle Hill Nelsonville

Rites for Nora Eisenaugle Held in Trimble Area

Funeral services for Mrs. Nora Eisenaugle were led by Rev. G B Courtney at Trimble Church of Christ with burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The 55 year old mother of six leaves husband Arthur Eisenaugle who died nine years ago and children Harley Eisenaugle Lillie Steinmetz Morris Eisenaugle John Carrie Annetta Vina and Arthur Jr all at home plus four sisters in Springfield and Cleveland. Attending were Morris Eisenaugle Wiley Eisenaugle and Mrs Luther Cruikshank of Chauncey.

Maplewood Chauncey G. B. Courtney Trimble Cleveland Morris Eisenaugle John Carrie Annetta Vina Arthur, Jr Springfield Morris Eisenaughe Wiley Eisenaugle Luther Cruikshank

Home Making Class Meets Thursday Afternoon

The Home Making Class will gather Thursday at 1 15 in Chauncey for an afternoon meeting.

Illness and visits in Chauncey and surrounding towns

Mrs. E J Adams of Jackson Michigan wintering with daughter Mrs A L Preston in Chauncey has influenza and is improving. Mr and Mrs William Syx of Salem visited Chauncey. Miss Louie Huff ill at Coal Run near Chauncey shows signs of improvement. Miss Hazel LaHugh visited Bolins Mills Ohio to see cousins Ernest and Mrs Stanley. Mr and Mrs Ralph Hysell of Lower Plains spent Sunday in Pomeroy and with relatives in Buchtel. Pat Moore, summoned to The Plains by his mother in law Mrs Lucy Surgeon’s death, has returned to Akron.

E. J. Adams Jackson Mich Chauncey A. L. Preston William Syx Salem Louie Huff Coal Run Hazel LaHugh Bolins Mills Ernest Stanley Ralph Hysell Lower Plains Pomeroy Buchtel Pat Moore the Plains Lucy Surgeon Akron

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge to Meet in Chauncey

Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge of Chauncey will meet Thursday at 7 PM in the K of P Hall. Officers will be nominated for the coming year and other important business will be discussed.

Chauncey Forest Rose

Thursday Services at Church Hold Interest

Chauncey July 11. Special revival feature at the Church of God in Chauncey has Athens and Chauncey young people in charge Thursday night. Raymond Atkins leads music, service starts at 7. Rev. C. B. Haines conducts meetings and will speak at 8. Sermon postponed to Friday night. Public invited.

Chauncey Church of God In Athens Raymond Atkins C. B. Haines Haines

Elsie Bailey and Cecil Antie Wed in Chauncey Ceremony

Miss Elsie Mae Bailey daughter of Mrs Marie Myers Hooper Ridge and Cecil A Antie son of Mr and Mrs John Antie Crescent Ridge were married in Chauncey on December 31 by Magistrate John Leys. The bride a Jacksonville Trimble High School graduate class of 1931. Attendants were Miss Edna Sayre Crescent Ridge and Vincent Bailey, bride’s brother.

Chauncey Elsie Mae Bailey Marie Myers Hooper Ridge Cecil A. Antie John Antie Crescent Ridge John Leys Jacksonville-Trimble High School Edna Sayre Vincent Bailey

Millfield Man In Columbus Hospital After Mine Injury

Herman Theisen Jr of Millfield is at St Francis Hospital in Columbus after a leg injury from a past mine accident. His wife Mrs Theisen is visiting him and staying with her sister Mrs H P Prushing in Columbus for the week.

Chauncey, Jan. Il Herman Theisen, Jr Millfield St. Francis Hospital Columbus Mrs. Theisen H. P. Prushing

Sanders Hosts Dinner in Millfield for Birthday

Mrs. C. N. Sanders entertained at her Millfield home with a dinner honoring her husband Dr. Sanders on his birthday anniversary.

Millfield C. N. Sanders Dr. Sanders

Mines Reduce Active in Chauncey District

Sixteen mines worked Tuesday in the Chauncey district with fourteen operating on Wednesday. The active mines include Carbondale, Kimberly, Hocking, Black Diamond, Poston No. 6, No. 107, No. 267, No. 219, No. 9, No. 15, No. 60, No. %, No. 28, No. 119. Chauncey and Luhrig are idle.

Chauncey Carbondale Kimberly Hocking Black Diamond Poston Chauncey and Luhrig

Reverend Bert O'Connor Preaches at Lawrence Chapel

The Reverend Bert O'Connor filled his Lawrence Chapel appointment and will preach again in two weeks at 9 30. Norman and Robert Kapple of Fairview visited their sister Mrs. Mabel Swartz from Friday to Saturday. Various local residents visited and hosted gatherings at homes in Jerseyville The Plains and Tuppers Plains including Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ackley and others through Sunday.

Bert O'Connor Lawrence Chapel Norma Robert Kapple Fairview Mabel Swartz Sam Bails Dennis Bails Jerseyville Frank Caldwell Aldo McKinley Earl Miller Frank Lawrence R. L. Sharp Lennie Glen L. H. Allen Myrtie Daisy Murphy Edward Chevalier John Bachelder Paul the Plains Daniel Ackley Ralph Tuppers Plains Albert McKinney

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Small Town

Readers note a flurry of visits and gatherings as residents travel between homes and farms. Eleanor Alien, Bulah and other kin visit relatives including the Aharts, Gastons, Ackleys, Brande, and Blair households for Sunday and weekend companionship.

Washington state senator leader raps with band in Seattle

In Seattle Washington a state senator leader and a dance band lieutenant governor reacted to a new rapping style on January 11. They described years of calling order with a cow gavel and joked about rapping sounds while Meyers noted the use of a regular gavel in official proceedings.

Seattle Wash Washington State Meyers

Olive Tablets and Health Claims by Dr Edwards

A fragment describes Olive Tablets promoted by Dr Edwards as a liver tonic for women. It asserts the tablets remove toxins, improve digestion, and brighten appearance with nightly use, listing olive color and ingredients and warning of potential poisonous matter.

Edwards Olive

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