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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1939
Page
3
Plaintiff argues the Meigs Fair board improperly received county funds. The suit centers on misallocation of funds and board authority. Additional notes reference tennis popularity in Britain and Ireland with large participation figures.
Mr and Mrs Campbell Harper and daughter 1 Main St attended the funeral services for John Campbell in Athens. Campbell brothers James and John Campbell are noted as local residents of Pomeroy. Charles Holt Rutland reports the death of Mrs Ella Nobles 82 wife of Will Nobles who died at home in Geneva Iowa on Christmas Day. Former Rutland residents Ella Nobles will be remembered by many locals.
W E Eiselstein says a taxpayers suit against the Meigs County Agricultural Society will continue despite a postponement. A state letter says no certificate has been issued for three years and funds cannot be paid without a certificate. Auditor George Daniels questions the certificate requirement and notes a $2000 mandatory payment, with $800 extra possible if certified.
Meigs County farmers intend to discuss improving profitability and soil while planning 1939 efforts. Two meetings are set per community with sessions at Kingsbury School January 12 at 7 30 pm Tuppers Plains High School January 18 at 7 30 pm and Rocksprings School January 24 at 7 30 pm. All farmers are invited.
Meigs Aerie 2171 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles seeks 100 new members with two squads led by Virgil Brown and Virgil Will. Campaign ends February 15 after a banquet verdict. Current year quota is 84. 32 secured. Also reports a grand ball and Saturday dances as part of club activities. entertainment chair Herman Mees anticipates strong attendance despite district grand ball in Marietta.
A advertisement touts FASTEETH a pleasant alkaline powder that makes false teeth feel firmer for easier eating and talking. It claims no gummy taste and helps control denture odor and breath with a simple sprinkle on the plates, available at drug stores.
The executive committee of the Federated Church Woman's Guild met at Rev. Kuether's home to plan work for the first half of the year. Members include Mrs. Kuether Mrs. Louis Reibel Mrs. Elizabeth Huber and Mrs. Lena Huber. The Light Garden Club meeting was postponed due to Miss Abbie Flaney's death. the session will resume Thursday evening.
Community clubs and church groups share events across town. Mrs C P Gallagher hosts the Brotherhood auxiliary at Main Street with Mrs Othe Watts assisting. OES matrons enjoy a covered dish supper. Jitterbugs host six o'clock dinner but cancel this week's dance. Sunday School board checks attendance and plans to boost turnout. Philathea class to be entertained at North Second Ave by Mrs Lewis Burford and assisted by Mrs Charles Howard. Missionary society to finish Moving Millions in one day with a 2 PM start and 5 PM covered dish supper chaired by Mrs Louis Seyfried. Residents travel to Columbus for inaugural ceremonies. many local visits and returns noted.
Mrs Charles Cohen hosted a Tuesday evening party for her mother Mrs Rachel Church on her 78th birthday. Prizes were awarded to Lena Huber Richard Campbell Florence Leifheit and H V Carl. Guests enjoyed gifts for Mrs Church and refreshments served to a group including Floyd Mees Gertrude French Jake Ament Margaret Fugate John Burnside H V Carl Anna Sisson James Church and Virginia Church Ralph Sisson Mable Thomas Adda Grueser Caddie Bing Florence Leifheit and others.
Members of Queen Esther Cass of Bethany Church were entertained at the Ohio Power office with an electric cooking demonstration by Mrs. J. W. McMurray. The event included refreshments and a prize box award to Mrs. Lilly Coates, accepted by Mrs. Christie Baer. February meeting hostesses named.
At the Middleport Church Fellowship meeting guests and members reviewed a year of activity. The Loyal Berean Class logged 6330 social and sick calls, 1123 in July, with 2614 annual attendance and 50 average per Sunday. New members totaled 41, and a nursery addition to the front building was pledged and planned.
The Court of Appeals issued two opinions on Meigs County Common Pleas Court actions. It sustained one action in favor of the plaintiff and reversed another. Demurrer by New York Central Railroad to damages suit by W. E. Graham was sustained at both levels. The cross property transfers by Lucas Cross to Ervil Nelson and Rinnie Nelson were upheld in the lower court but reversed by the appeals court, setting aside the deeds.
Richgrove California rancher Hugh P Burum calls his airplane hangar a necessity for future farmers and ranchers. He regards aerial access as a key part of a modern up to date farm operation and a pioneering addition to rural practices.
An advertisement proclaims Buckley’s Mixture triple acting for bronchitis coughs and colds, claiming rapid relief as the bronchial passages clear. It markets itself as the largest selling remedy in Canada with a money back guarantee through Cline Pharmacy and Gallaher Drug Store.
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