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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1937

Page

6

Meigs Aerie nears membership quota after banquet

A Fraternal Order of Eagles event at the Eagles Club in Pomeroy celebrates two years of growth since Meigs Aerie founding. Nearly 100 members and wives attend as Sheriff Roscoe O. Fowler hails progress toward placing Meigs Aerie as the 14th in the state to hit the membership goal.

Pomeroy Order of Eagles Meigs Aerie Eagles Val Brown Roscoe O. Fowler Fowler H. H. Mees Charles Calkins Rufus Lide

Local notes record illnesses and visits in Middleport

Mrs Lottie Fu gate is ill at her Brownell Ave home. Roy Barnes stays in Parkersburg for weeks. Mrs William Huggins visits Columbus to spend the week with Mrs Guy Thompson. Mrs C H Wise recovers from illness at Pearl and Grant. Miss Freda Faehnie is ill while employed by Meigs Grocery. Mrs J B Downing visits Charleston with Mr and Mrs C R Singleton. Mrs Alice Sanborn improves after illness. Mr and Mrs H E Bush return home from Mt. Alto W Va due to Mr Bush's father's illness. Florence Bush and son Francis visited from Athens. the son has been ill. Woman's Bible Class plans cafeteria dinner Jan 21 after meeting with Miss Frances Smith. Joan Talbott is ill. Mr and Mrs Lee McComas dine with Elmer Miller and daughter Margaret.

William Huggins Columbus Guy Thompson C. H. Wise Pearl and Grant Sts Freda Faehnie Meigs Grocery Company J. B. Downing Charleston C. R. Singleton Alice Sanborn H. E. Bush Mt. Alto W. Va Wedge Florence Bush Francis Athens Frances Smith Joan Talbott Rachael Owens Lee McComas Elmer Miller Margaret

Mrs Gladys Updike 29 Dies in Charleston

Mrs Gladys Watts Updike 29,Middleport, daughter of Mr and Mrs Otho Watts, died at Kanawha Valley Hospital Charleston at 6 30 p m Wednesday evening while employed as a nurse. A Middleport High School and Kanawha Valley Hospital School of Nursing graduate, her body will be brought to Middleport for funeral and burial.

Middleport Gladys Watts Updike Otho Watts Charleston Kanawha Valley Hospital Middleport High School Kanawha Valley Hospital School of Nursing

Basket of fruit surprises Jinny Jo Wise at school

Second grade pupils and Miss Flossie Frecker prepared a neat fruit basket for Jinny Jo Wise who is ill. The attractive basket proved an agreeable surprise and Jinny Jo will be out of school indefinitely, the report states.

Middleport Flossie Frecker Jinny Jo Wise Jinny Jo

Girl of 15 Weds 18 Year Old Bartrum in Cheshire

A 15 year old girl and an 18 year old man from Cheshire secured a marriage license in probate court Tuesday and were married by Justice of Peace J. W. McCullough. Effie B Shumaker, 15, of Middleport, and Jack L Bartrum, 18, of Cheshire, were the couple.

Pomeroy Jack L. Bartrum Cheshire Effie B. Shumaker Middleport Justice of Peace J. W. McCullough

Class Gives Dinner Dinner and bingo night in Middleport

The Loyal Pals Class of the Church of Christ held a 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday evening at the Mary Jane attended by 12 Members, the teacher Miss Mildred Hawley and assistant Mrs Edward French. The group then went to Miss Claire Minors home for bingo.

Middleport Church of Christ Mildred ‘Hawley Edward French Claire Minor Fifth Ave Hooker Simpson M. FE Emma Waterman Eva Simms Mulberry Ave Mary Huber Charity Seakus Bertha Pownall

Divorce suit filed by Wesley Cozart against Julia Cozart

Wesley Cozart sues Julia Cozart in common pleas court on grounds of willful absence. The couple married September 29 1910 and are parents of four children.

Pomeroy Julia Cozart Common Pleas Wesley Cozart

Hobson Nazarene Revival Underway This Week

A revival at Hobson Nazarene Church continues this week and into next with Rev. L. E. Cobb of Charleston Prengelet in charge.

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Gatherings

Pomeroy society notes detail Mrs. William Reinhart hosting Mrs. Kermit Brown and her son from Akron, visits by Miss Ruth Virginia Morris and Miss Madylene Flint to Cincinnati, and many local calls on Mulberry and Lincoln Hill.choir and church groups meet for plans, dinners, and a mock wedding shower at Bethany Church.

Pomeroy William Reinhart Mulberry Ave Kermit Brown and Son Akron Kate Kimes Lincoln Hill Clayton Bahr Chester

Rutland Social Notes Briefs Highlight Local Gatherings

The Rutland note column lists numerous social happenings. Activities include the P T A meeting planned for January 18, Harmony Circle hosts, Eastern Star instruction in Beverly, church class gatherings, and multiple visits and recoveries among residents such as Jimmie Denison and Thomas Anderson.

Grass Run Side Hill Social and Personal

A son was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. George Molden. Race Davis and Marion Nicholson work for William Nicholson. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Winn were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Murray. Marion McClure attended Charles Cameron's funeral at Dexter. Mr. and Mrs. A. F E. Plummer visited Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Kendle of Paden City. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Saxton plan to move to Dexter. Earnest Molden and daughter Dorothy visited Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Molden. Mrs. Anna Hutton is with Mrs. Ollie Anderson during Mrs. Houck's vacation.

George Molden Race Davis Marion Nicholson William Nicholson Paul Winn Clarence Murray Rutland Marion McClure Charles Cameron Dexter A. F E. Plummer M. L. Kendle Paden City W. Va Lewis Saxton Harry Saxton Pearl Kennedy Leading Creek Earnest Molden Dorothy Elmer Molden

Grangers Meet in Carbon Hill Grange Event

Carbon Hill hosts a Grange meeting on Tuesday January 12 with officer elections. Local residents and visitors share social visits including Spence, Coe, Robey and Crippen families. Ward Rural High School pupils prep for mid year tests as Carbon Hill basketball squads plan a Friday game at Laurelville.

Carbon Hill Grange Nancy Spence Freddie Spence Haydenville John Spence Francis Coe Anna Coe Nelsonville Charles Robey Columbus Alberta Crippen Bobbie Logan Philip Devol Camp Hocking Blanche Smith Lancaster Edward Smith Ward Rural High School Henry Evans the Plains Sarah Evans Laurelville

Salmon Spawning Ground on Yukon River Noted

The spawning ground of salmon on the Yukon River lies about 2000 miles by water from the sea, highlighting a long riverine path from ocean to upstream spawning habitats.

Yukon River

Triple Bill To Mark Opening of New Middleport School Court

Middleport High School opens its new auditorium gym Friday with a triple basketball bill. Pomeroy Junior High meets Middleport Freshmen at 6 30 p m. Gallipolis Reserves face Middleport Reserves at 7 30 p m. Main event mid-major Jackets clash Blue Devils at 8 30 p m. Seating 600, stage 73 by 42 feet. Temporary seating used until opera seats arrive. Scenery ordered. drapes for windows pending.

Middleport Middleport High School Middleport Yellow Jackets Gallipolis Blue Devils Pomeroy

Minnie Eiselstein Omitted as Guide in Daughters of Union Veterans

POMEROY reports Jane Howell Tent of the Daughters of Union Veterans stalled Monday evening and omitted the name of Miss Minnie Eiselstein as guide, a key officer, from the slate.

Pomeroy Jane Howell Daughters of Union Veterans Minnie Eiselstein

Shade Social Notes Highlight Local Guests and Dance

Shade residents and guests from Athens Lancaster Columbus and Margaret's Creek visited Mr and Mrs Paul Jeffers and R E Wilson. The Shade High School alumni plan a dance at the new high school building Saturday night January 16 with Jimmy Littler's Orchestra providing music.

Shade Waldo Douglas Pearl Ralph Hawk Athens Cecil Gwin Margaret's Creek Lawrence Brannon Lancaster Paul Jeffers Rex Wilson Columbus R. E. Wilson Virgene Wilson the Shade High School Jimmy Littler

PTA Meeting And Community Notices In Sharpsburg

SHARPSBURG The North Bern PTA met at the Town House with Mrs. Helen Badertscher teaching the school. Attendance was large despite bad weather and an excellent program was rendered by Mrs. Badertscher, pupils, and some Mt. Hermon students. The Ladies Aid Society met at Maria Grimes home with twelve members, a good program and lunch. Vera Strode won the contest. NYA workers are cutting stone to repair the Hermon School road to the highway, a much needed improvement. WPA workers were called to Athens. Mrs. Belle Burns of Amesville visited Lillian Bardin. The Rev. Campbell did not keep his Sunday appointment.

Sharpsburg PTA North Bern Helen Badertscher NYA Hermon School WPA Athens Belle Burns Amesville Lillian Bardin Campbell

Guysville Brief News Notes

Sunshine Bible Class of the M. E. Church met at the Kincade home with contests and refreshments. Mrs. Vennie Woode and son Harley visited relatives in Pomeroy. The Chapman couple spent a day in Parkersburg. Hutchens move to Cunningham annex. Several residents traveled to Athens and Columbus for visits.

Guysville Laura Barnett Gladys Fuller Athens Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Faye Chapman Kate Snodgrass Fannersville W. Va Nettie Nickison Aubrey Ross Bennie Hutchens C. D. Snow Columbus Clarence Fuller Leta V. McLaughlin Ted Scott Stewart Jane Stewart Pauleta McLaughlin Laura Inman

Social and Personal Notes from Albany RD No 1

Mr and Mrs Harlyn Tewksbury visited the former's sister Mrs Ernest Welch in Columbus. Miss Bettina Collins joined Mrs Howard Dowler and family in Columbus for the weekend. Mrs Hilah Williams substitutes in the grade school for the ill Miss Jacoby. Ward reported the death of Mrs Peggy Bobo Nichols in Columbus with funeral at Zaleski Baptist Church. Dale Dickson of Canal Winchester visits, Berton Elliott of Marion spent the weekend with his parents.

Albany Harlyn Tewksbury Ernest Welch Columbus Bettina Collins Howard Dowler Hilah Williams Jacoby Ward Peggy Bobo) Nichols Baptist Church Zaleski Dale Dickson Canal Winchester Berton Elliott Marion Lee Elliott

Wheat field at Hardin Montana spans 200000 acres

The largest wheat field in the world lies at Hardin Montana covering about 200000 acres. It is leased through the Interior Department to Thomas Campbell and forms part of two Indian reservations.

Hardin, Mont Interior Department Thomas Campbell

Beware The Cough From a common cold

An advertisement promotes Creomulsion as a remedy for chest colds and bronchial irritation. It lists ingredients such as creosote and beechwood creosote with soothing extracts. The copy claims rapid relief for adults and children and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer.

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Meigs Eagles Lodge Henrietta Fruith Mason City Lottie Fugate Brownell Ave Roy Barnes Parkersburg Gladys Updike Pomeroy Social Notes Albert Wipple Zanesville Ethan Harper Bob Edward Coates Frank Will Garfield Adams Thomas Fork Lucy Gibbs Piqua Randolph Pinkerman Jake Ament FE. Main St Ruth Virginia Morris Madyline Flint Flint George Durst Cincinnati Miss Morris Miss Flint Christ Hospital Grace Kelleyson Samuel Miss Hill of Orange Vivien Hindes Fred Jackson Rickman Brothers Charles Winston Jackson William Winston Charles Virginia Nell James Lewis Campbell Harper Mary Ellen Dan Jackson David Arlene Rease Mary Francis Julia Adele Phillips John Burns Virginia Blanch Cochran Alice Broushton Bertha Owens Anna Morrison Joe Boyd Susie Manley William Moore Clarence McCabe Earl Louis Rickman John Hudson Foreign Missionary Society of the Simpson Church C. E. W. Downie A. H. Fisher Edna Schoenleb Witzgal St Queen Esther Bethany Church Herman Fisher Ella Bryant Irene Ebersbach Snyder Anna Yeager C. J. Ebersbach Parent-Teacher Association Forrest McCann Harmony Circle Carl Rutherford Betty Billy Nancy Buck von Price Brown Vernon Mills P. W. Winn Eastern Star Beverly Wendel Diehl Frank Utsinger The Christian Church Jimmie Denison Laurence Calvin Plains Thomas Anderson Sheltering Arms Hospital Pearl Reeves Clarence Chase Merry Maids M. E Church Anna Hutton Ollie Anderson Mrs. Houck Dog Owners J. R. Cottrill Meigs Co H. J. Hysell Clarence Chapman Middleport, Ohio Alf Landon Kansas Walter A. Haxman Topeka Alfred M. Landon Haxman Hutchinson Gallipolise Jackets Blue Devils Albany RD Schoenbrunn Zoo Vienna Rexall Rexall Drug Store KOTEX Aes Vicks Nose Alka Seltzer Jena Publ Brewers Abbott ABC Parke Davis United Drug Company Department OF Research and Technology Hart Schaffner Marx
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