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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1936

Page

3

Meigs County Surveyor Endorses WPA Efforts Amid Road Work

Meigs County surveyor highlights WPA and CWA projects as beneficial despite criticism from Theodore je. The county reports multiple road repairs and bridge reconstructions funded by federal programs, including Forked Run Forks, Forest Road, Harrisonville-Dexter bridge work, and several miles of road construction or resurfacing.

Igs County Surveyor Orks Progress Meigsr Cone Theodore Je Works Administration WPA Bridges County Forks Progress Rethe Surveyors Gh Pridge Harrisonville Dexter Jacuse Hill Syracuse Fairgiewatt Road lLadley Long Run Road Morning Star Road Sur- Murray Hill Rice d Vinedyard Road Manley E Bunker Ad Old Town Beech Grove Road Holter” Ridge Buck's Mille Scott Road Jles Gur- Lickskillet Ollow Wolfad Rushville Road

Missionary Society Meets at LaSalle Hotel

Members of the Christian Missionary Society of the Church of Christ met at the LaSalle Hotel for their monthly gathering. Miss led the devotional, and Miss a skill served as president for the session.

Christian Missionary Society Church of Christ Miss Moning LaSalle Hotel

First Baptist Church Holds Inaugural Evening Service

The First Baptist Church held its first meeting led by Rev Ethan E White of Burg. The Sunday evening address focused on Prayer as a fundamental privilege. Large attendance noted for the initial gathering. Evening services planned nightly except Saturday at 7:30 with all invited. Sunday service at 7:00.

Ethan E. White Burg Biir

Feroy Charles Nichols and Lucille Watkins wed in probate list

Charles Nichols and Lucille Watkins of Long Dexter were issued a license and wed in probate Monday. Barber, 21, appears in the fragmentary record among similar notices.

Feroy Charles Nichols Lucille Watkins Vinton

Visit at Shade Brings Gardner Family to Shade

Rev and Mrs F I Gardner and Joyce with Miss Etta Gaskill and Margaret Gaskill spent Sunday with Mrs Sadie Hartinger at Shade where she is wintering with her son Ernest Hartinger and his family. They report Mrs Hartinger improved after illness. They also called on Mr and Mrs Dana Howett, formerly of Middleport.

Middleport F. I. Gardner Joyce Etta Gaskill Margaret Sadie Hartinger Ernest Hartinger Shade Dana Howett Howett

Serious condition of Raymond Hartley in Racine

Mrs. Carlos Hartley of Steubenville arrived in Racine on Saturday as her son Raymond Hartley remains in serious condition after being accidentally shot in the left foot last month and confined to Holzer Hospital.

Racine Carlos Hartley Steubenville Raymond Hartley Young Hartley Holzer Hospital

Middleport Social Personal Mention

Middleport social notes list Mr and Mrs Frank Guinther and grandson Franklin Guinther visiting Haydenville with Guinther's parents. Clarence Root in Toledo visiting friends. Mrs E M McCarty travels to New Salem for several days on business. Lyston Fultz returns to Xenia after weekend with parents and as social science teacher at Solders and Sailors Home. C H Snider visits Huntington with relatives. Bob Bus McMaster and Gene Grate in Columbus. Mrs L D McMaster joins them after visiting daughter Mary Lou. Miss McMaster recovers from appendicitis at Grant Hospital. E Bowen improving at McMillan Hospital Charleston.

Middleport Frank Guinther Franklin Guinther Haydenville Guinther Clarence Root Toledo E. M. McCarty New Salem Lyston Fultz Xenia Fred Fultz Fultz Menia Solders and Sailors Home C. H. Snider Huntington Bob Bus McMaster Gene Grate Columbus L. D. McMaster Mary Lou Miss McMaster Grant Hospital E. Bowen McMillan Hospital Charleston

Officers elected for Workers and Farmers Association

POMEROY Constitution of the Workers and Farmers Association was revised at a meeting Saturday night. Emphasis on patriotism and civic display noted. Membership limited to US citizens. Officers re elected include A. W. Hoover as chairman Town Bailey as vice chairman Wor lery Rupe as recording secretary Earl Mason as financial secretary Elmer DeLay as organizer.

Pomeroy Workers' and Farmers Association United States Ing A. W. Hoover Town Bailey Worlery Rupe Earl Mason Elmer DeLay

Mrs Lillie Baldwin Suffered Stroke in Osceola Iowa

Relatives report Mrs Lillie Baldwin formerly of Middleport and sister of M G White B E Talbott and Mrs Irnes has been stricken with paralysis at her Osceola Iowa home. She has lived in the West since a certain time.

Middleport Lillie Baldwin Osceola Iowa Baldwin M. G. White B. EB. Talbott Irnes West

J. W. Damewood Dies At Tuppers Plains

Funeral services for 53 year old farmer J. W. Damewood of Tuppers Plains were held at the Keno Christian Church this afternoon after a surgical operation at Holzer Hospital. He is survived by his wife and seven children Wallace Ruth Owen Wanda Paul Mrs. Harry Booth of Wierton West Virginia and Mrs. Dana Fell of South Vienna. The service was conducted by Rev. J. F. Frame.

Pomeroy J. W. Damewood Tuppers Plains Holzer Hospital Keno Christian Church Damewood Wallace Ruth Owen Wanda Paul Harry Booth Wierton W Va Dana Fell South Vienna J. F. Frame

Charleston Burial Pages Highlight Cemetery Rite

Burial took place in Chester Cemetery as recorded in Charleston notices.

Charleston Chester Cemetery

Divorce Suit POMEROY Dixon Case Filed for Divorce

Ruth Dixon files for divorce in common pleas court against Herbert V. Dixon alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The couple married September 16, 1933, and she says she was forced to work to support herself and him. Most privately operated planes are single motored.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Ruth Dixon Herbert V. Dixon Mrs. Dixon Dixon

Heath Methodist Guild Holds Washington Dinner Plans

The Guild of the Heath Methodist Episcopal Church met Monday evening at Mrs. Nan Moore's Cole Street home with President presiding. They planned the annual Washington dinner for next month and enjoyed a social hour with refreshments.

Middleport Guild of the Heath Methodist Episcopal Church Nan Moore Cole St Washington

New Organ to Be Installed by Baptist Church

Middleport Baptist Church will install a Vocalion organ soon. Harley S. Sanborn funded the purchase and H M Cross will transport and install it. Installation may wait until the current church meetings end.

Middleport

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