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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1935
Page
5
A Pomeroy Elmhurst session outlined joint Safety Week efforts by Civic Club and Rotary. Middleport Rotary and Civic Club leaders agreed to a monthly meeting date, with MeMaster and Brown noted as officers. Membership drive target set at 100 plus members, with a $1.00 fee.
The village budget was approved in its regular form during a special session Tuesday by Clerk George Faris. Estimated receipts were higher, with county estimates showing $25.00 versus $20,000 previously recorded, affecting multiple funds.
The record lists pardons granted by Gor White including three for individuals named Tim O’Brien Wil Hawthorn and Pearl Hawthorn with two linked to holdup and murder and an execution noted for a related case. Other clemencies mention R e group members Mila Stewart Itman Philip Meier and Spencer and a Democratic cohort of four horsemen including Julien William Stivers Jay and Fred Langiotz Kement.
An old advertisement touts Olive Tablets as a health tonic that claims to renew youth and clean the bowels. It markets the product as a gentle substitute for calomel and promises better complexion and energy through a set of supposedly powerful internal benefits.
Middleport district gathers at the Public Library 7:30 p m Friday January 18 with all scoutmaster and committee leadership urged to attend. Troop 41 reports two new assistants Cecil Root and Herman Mattox plus thirteen scouts and a proactive new scribe Ferry Nuckles. Troop 42 reports 15 scouts new recruit Don Rowland basketball plans and first aid milestones. Troop 43 notes visitors and two new scouts Maurice Carnahan and Floyd Clark after a close loss to Racine. Troop 40 and 45 provide lower detail while Pomeroy troop commits to twice weekly meetings as rally prep. district urges others to follow.
The Evangelical Church of Peace held a Sunday meeting to elect new members for a three year term. Raymond Hodld John Stace and Miss Margaret Bohn won seats on the church council. A brief meeting after morning services will appoint Federated Church Council members. Teachers of Adult and Intermediate classes will gather Thursday at 7 p.m. for teacher training.
Mc Arthur Savings and Loan Company sues Ella B Webster Jed C Webster Eulalia Webster Faye E Nease Harvey Nease Ard W Merritt Una B Graham Eva J Hall Elmer Hall Rob R Webster Bernice Webster Rea Russell Loren Russell claiming 4806.50 due on a loan secured by mortgage on Morton Webster property and requests foreclosure and appointment of a receiver.
Mrs L D Diles hosted a Monday evening surprise party for her daughter Phyllis Diles who celebrated her fourteenth birthday. A large group of girls and boys attended with games and contests and gifts were generously given. Mrs Diles and Lois served refreshments.
Middleport notes list multiple residents traveling to Charleston for care of Mrs C H Snider ill there and to Columbus to visit family. includes visits by Mrs Bose in Parkersburg and others sidelined by illness, plus relocations and recoveries.
Mrs Mollie Harrington, visiting Columbus, reportedly fell and injured a knee seriously, as learned by her daughter Mrs Howard Williams.
The missionary society of the Church of Christ presented a playlet titled Over the Tea Cups at the MIDDLEPORT church on Monday night. Participants included Mrs. F. J. Gardner, Mrs. H. B. Curd, Mrs. C. O. French, Mrs. O. L. Roush, Mrs. George Russell, Miss Etta Gas kill, and Mrs. Lewis Burford. After a brief business session, the playlet was performed and light refreshments followed.
The Chester Ladies' Aid Society will meet Thursday afternoon with Mr Abe Eiselstein. The Chester Telephone Division will hold its postponed meeting to pay dues and elect officers for the coming year next Saturday January 19.
Meigs Temple No. 153 Pythian Sisters installed officers Tuesday night at their regular meeting. Installed: past chief Edna Howard, most excellent chief Martha Childs, excellent senior Gail Snide, excellent junior Thelma Young, manager Estelle Ely, mistress of finance Pearl Huggins, mistress of records and correspondence Jessie Houdashelt, protector Carrie Zerkie, captain of degree staff Sylvia Burford, imetalling officer Minnie Neutzling, representative Lillian Steiff, alternate Ida Edwards, trustee Maude Gardner, pianist Lillien Steiff, press correspondent Edna Howard. Installing officer Minnie Neutzling, assisted by Mildred Lowe and Elizabeth Allman. Refreshments followed.
Active members of the Pomeroy Music Club will enjoy polluck din her served Thursday evening at Mrs Wright McCroba s Lincoln Hill home. Grace Guild of the Episcopal Church meets Thursday evening with Mr Theodore Reed on Mulberry Avenue. Mrs Willard Ashworth hosted her bridge club Tuesday at Main Street. Third Thursday contract club entertained this afternoon at Mrs Alfred Elberfeldom Lincoln Hill with Mrs Ralston Russel assisting.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hayes of Middleport are parents to a nine pound boy born Friday. The child is grandson of EB W Decker of Racine. Virginia Schaefer, nurse at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, visited her parents A J Schaefer for three days. John Circle and daughter Eleanor visited his parents F G Circle in Carmel. Mattie McKenzie of Columbus was a weekend guest of her parents Newt and Mattie McKenzie.
Potluck dinner served at 6 this evening by River View Camp 3344 of Royal Neighbors of America at Woodman Hall. Installation ceremonies follow the meal with Mrs Amy Bowen and Mrs Pauline Gallagher assisting as installation officers.
Vount Zion Reverend Herman Lewis filled his appointment Sunday night January 13. Mary Nelle Lanner visits relatives in Nelsonville. Mrs. Elizabeth Filley ill with influenza. Lafe Wolfe and Annabelle Walter guests of Frank Dennis in Canal Street Nelsonville. Raymond Woolei moving to Loomis property near Union Furnace. Lafe Wolfe learns daughter Mrs Virgil McDaniel of Haydenville had 24 teeth extracted Sunday. Clarence Lanner motored to Athens Wednesday night. Lee Smith employed at Lick Run Mine. Frank and Mrs Dennis in Lancaster Monday. J M Lanner butchered and marketed three hogs last week. Edith Campbell of Hocking County Infirmary spent weekend with Campbells. Mt Zion pupils transported to Union Furnace by bus. local pupils listed. Fimner Dennis family with BE. D. Dennis.
On January 16 the Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist Church and the Ladies' Union of the Presbyterian Church planned a consolidation meeting at Gret, with tentative plans for a minstrel show. Twenty-two youths attended the first Sunday School class of the Friendship Circle. next meet January 22 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgi Atkins. Class instructor is Mrs. Del Chase. Officers: H. H. Pickering president, Mrs Howard Clark vice president, Mrs Harry Plummer secretary, Jack Warner treasurer.
Gallia County relief reports show Rural Rehabilitation budget changes, $610.61 bill to M T Haines, and $2,100 in yard goods transferred from the Rural Rehabilitation Department. December relief payments include amounts to Luckoffs Hallidays and others. food relief lists merchants including B L Cottrell and A W Keller, with coal hauling bills approved and meals/lodging for relief applicants. Poultry topics feature Starbuck urging higher egg production and two day poultry school in Gallipolis with OSU expert Zumbro and Burris detailing feeding and disease control plans.
In Gallia County Common Pleas Court Tuesday Mrs Virginia Phillips was granted a divorce from Fred Phillips with no alimony. The defense cited the husband’s two years of inability to work due to chronic appendicitis and a traffic accident at Crown City. Mrs Phillips, aged 17, was represented by her father R W Fillinger while Fred Phillips was aided by his father Bill Phillips. A separate suit remains on file alleging Will Philips owes $5000 for alienation of affections.
George W. Haney relief director says relief labor will begin at the Dodson Quarry in Springfield Township on February 1. The start follows a Cheshire Township survey by county commissioners Monday evening to identify feasible relief projects for aid.
Five juniors from the First Baptist Church will deliver declamations on Stewardship of Money at 7 o clock this evening. Miss Hattie Cromiey directs. Speakers are Don Judy Gaynard Christ Frances Condee Mary Louise Mohr and Hilda Halley.
Frank Workman was arrested for trespassing after disobeying a noon Tuesday eviction from the John Rue house on Locust Street. Workman and his family had moved in without consent. his children were sent to their mother in Kenauge, and he was jailed.
Lillien Dotson files to reform a deed after alleging Lot 18 was deeded instead of Lot 15 to her in Gallia County. She claims she bought Lot 15 with an understanding the deed would be corrected if wrong, but Jonah M. Borden refused to fix the recording when she learned the purchase was registered as Lot 18.
Edna Holsten files for divorce from Frank Holsten alleging husband struck her while drinking and threatened knife harm on January 18 19%. She cites 1928 marriage, half Eureka real estate interest, car, half restaurant equipment, and a $51 monthly pension. Alimony and a restraining order requested to shield property before hearing.
At Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis John Glispie age 9 the oldest Thurman Racoon Township resident fell Tuesday evening fracturing a hip. He is treated at Holzer and listed in good condition. Also treated Tuesday are George Kratz 22 employed by Bell Shoe Co Gallipolis and Dustin Johnson Cheshire W G Griffith Oak Hill. eye treatment in hospital.
An aged grandfather greets Ann with warmth and tears as Peter and Ann acknowledge their future together. The baby Peter the Third wakes with a temper, and the kin resolve to welcome Ann, move her to the south Wing, and embrace family life with a new generation.
Mary Raymond paints a tranquil scene of Peter and Ann at home with generations seen in a childlike calm. Peter whispers of a crescent moon and a bright star as they envision their future, while recalling a long line of ancestors. A sudden shift mentions plant foods and global phosphate production.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at the Campaign Baptist Church for Mrs Ma cinda H Fulton widow of the late Richard E Fulton in Morgan Township.
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