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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1936

Page

3

Veterans learn Adjusted Service Certificate forms info

A wartime notice explains delays in issuing application blanks for the Adjusted Service Certificate and urges veterans to await federal action on the bonus bill. It warns that printing millions of forms and interdepartmental steps will take time and that no blanks are currently available. The letter from W. M. Coffin urges county officials to inform veterans.

Gox Drew Weberman Legion Post Congress R. L. Lide Veterans’ Bureau Re Brefore Meris W. M. Coffin

Notice of Hearing on Sanitary District Establishment

On January 27, 1936 at 10:00 A M the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio will hold a public hearing in Athens County Court House. The hearing concerns the proposed Jackson Creek Sanitary District area in Trimble Glouster and Corning villages, seeking authority to plan build and operate reservoirs trunk sewers siphons pumping works water supply and waste disposal for sanitary and flood control purposes with watershed lands in Athens Perry Monroe Morgan unions Homer and Union townships.

Nover Court of Com Pleas Athens County Ohio C. F. Wallace Y Creek Perry Morgan Counties Ens County Trimble Glouster Imville RY County Monroe Town Corning Ville Rgan County Union Homer Wehips Court of Common Pleas Ms County Court House City of Athens Athens Coun

Dempskeyes announce birth of baby son at Middleport

Mr and Mrs Edwin Dempskey of S Sixth Ave announce the birth of a seven and one half pound son born Wednesday evening. The baby is a grandson of Mr and Mrs Raymond W Neutzling of Pomeroy and a great grandson of Mr and Mrs William Neutzling of Pomeroy and Mrs Margaret Young of Middleport.

Middleport Edwin Dempskey S. Sixth Ave Raymond W Neutzling Pomeroy William Neutzling Margaret Young

Panthers Fall 22 18 At Huntington In Tight Game

Pomeroy Panthers played a mid week game in Huntington West Virginia losing 22 to 18 after a hard fought defensive battle. The Panthers struggled to find the hoop and missed many attempts, marking the third defeat of the season. The Pomeroy team remains unbeaten in league play and travels to meet New Boston Friday night.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Panthers Huntington W. Va West Virginia Panthers New Boston

Past Chiefs Meet at Home on Sugar Run

Past Chiefs of Magnolia Temple gathered Wednesday night at Sugar Run home of Mrs. Alex Fisher with Mrs. William Foss assisting. After business, refreshments were served and bingo crowned Mrs. Elizabeth Young as first place winner.

Pomeroy Magnolia Temple Alex Fisher Sugar Run William Foss Bingo Elizabeth Young

Degree Staff Hosts Mrs Jacob Young and Daughter Entertainment

Mrs Jacob Young and daughter Thelma Young entertained degree staff and officers at their River Hill home Wednesday evening. A business meeting was followed by a bingo party and refreshments were served by the hostesses.

Middleport Jacob Young Thelma Young River Hill

Mrs Bridget Curtis McGucken Taken to Parkersburg Hospital

Mrs Bridget Curtis McGucken of Hudson Street was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg for observation after a fall at home left her badly injured. She was accompanied by Mrs Theron Russell.

Middleport Bridget Curtis McGucken Hudson St St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg

Pomeroy Personal News and Local Meetings Roundup

John Chase left for Columbus to stay through Sunday visiting his son-in-law William Waters. Mrs. Chase to accompany him home. Mrs. Virgie Hartley left for Columbus to visit through Friday or Saturday. Mrs. Richard Chambers of Columbus joined relatives in Pomeroy and Middleport. Central PTA met at Central School Building with Kerrs Run members serving refreshments. J O F Class of Simpson M E Church will meet next Monday at the church hosted by Miss Gertrude Smith and Miss Frances Dye.

Pomeroy John Chase Wehe Terrace Columbus William Waters Chase Virgie Hartley Rose Hill Richard Chambers Middleport Central Pta Kerrs Run J.O.F Simpson M. E Gertrude Smith Frances Dye

Racine Social and Personal Mention

Mrs. Dorothy Brown traveled to Rochester Minnesota to join her husband Dr. Allen Brown at Mayo Hospital. Frankie Gaylord of Middleport visited sister in law Emma Jiiden. W B Cross and C B Crow, with spouses, were in Parkersburg on business. Arthur Cleland left for White Cross Hospital Columbus for treatment after a long back injury. Raymond Hartley recovers from a foot infection after a hunting injury and hospital treatment. Mrs. Bess Hartley visited Hartley’s son at Gallipolis Hospital.

Racine Dorothy Brown Rochester Minn Allen Brown Mayo Hospital Frankie Gaylord Middleport Emma Jiiden W. B. Cross C. B. Crow Parkersburg Arthur Cleland White Cross Hospital Columbus Cleland

Middleport Notes On Local Travels And Illness

Middleport residents report several trips to Cincinnati Columbus and Marietta for business and family visits. W H Reichman returns to railroad work after a New Year absence. Mrs E N Noble improves after a month of illness. Frances Bowen visits Charleston to see her seriously ill father at McMillan Hospital.

Middleport T. A. May Cr. W. Snider Cincinnati R. R. Horden Columbus C. H. Horden E. N. Noble W. H. Reichman Guy Carson Cash Johnson Fostoria Johnson J. L. Schaeffer Marietta Fisher Ave Don Duffield J. M. Burchett Charleston Duffield Government Dam Gallipolis Frances Bowen E. Bowen McMillan Hospital

Racine Independents Top Pomeroy in 49–20 Win

The Racine Independents, composed of former Racine High School players, defeated the Pomeroy Independents 49 to 20 on Wednesday night. In a preliminary game, the Racine Freshmen beat the Eighth Grade team 14 to 8.

Racine Racine Independents Pomeroy Independents

Rutland to host meeting on new extension classes

Rutland residents urged to attend a Wednesday evening meeting at the new Rutland grade school on January 22 at 7 to organize one or two extension classes from Ohio University. Those seeking information may call or write Seth F Nichol.

Rutland Rutland New Ohio University Seth F. Nicholson

Professor McKay Recovers at Home After Holiday Fall

Middleport reports Professor A W Mc Kay injured in a Christmas fall is now recovering at his home and improving nicely according to the statement.

Middleport A. W. McKay

Officers for Meigs Temple Are Installed

Installation of officers for Meigs Temple No. 153 of the Pythian Sisters for the ensuing year was held Tuesday evening. Officers installed included Past Chief Martha Childs Most Excellent Chief Gail Snider Excellent Senior Thelma Young Excellent Junior Stella Ely Manager Elizabeth LaRue Mistress of Finance Maude Gardner Mistress of Records and Correspondence Jessie Houdashelt Protector Carrie Zerkie Guard Evelyn Fultz Installing officer Elizabeth Allman Pianist Lillian Steiff Trustees Mary Huddleston Elizabeth Martin Hettie Horden Grand Manager Ada Root and Grand Senior Teresa Autherson Social evening with refreshments followed.

Middleport Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters Martha Childs Gail Snider Thelma Young Stella Ely Elizabeth LaRue Maude Gardner Jessie Houdashelt Carrie Zerkie Evelyn Fultz Elizabeth All

Mrs Hetteseimer Recovering After Surgery

Mrs William Hetteseimer is recovering satisfactorily at McMillan Hospital in Charleston after a recent surgical operation.

Middleport William Hetteseimer McMillan Hospital Charleston Hetteseimer

Mrs Elia Harry Improves in Portsmouth Health

Middleport resident Mrs Elia Harry is reported improving in health while living with her nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Frank Ryan in Portsmouth. She has suffered failing health for several years.

Middleport Elia Harry Portsmouth Harry Frank Ryan

Hawk Social Roundup From Local Notes

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mc Kinniss visited relatives in Chilli cothe from Saturday to Monday while daughter Helen Carr managed their store. A son named James Donald was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Shiffet on January 13, joining three brothers. Mrs. Alfred Trueman and Wellston children visited Virgil Carr’s family, and township trustee Harley Macumber browsed road projects. Virgil Carr bought a new radio Monday. Alice Shadows of Indiana visited relatives nearby. Local attendance at a Wales Mill dance, and Ruth Bower with children visiting Oreton residents.

Charles McKinniss Chillicothe Helen Carr John Shiffflet James Donald Alfred Trueman Wellston Virgil Carr Harley Macumber Alice Shadows Indiana Wales Mill Harry McGinnis No. 10 Arthur McGinnis Ruth Bower Oreton

Granges Install Officers Across Local Lodges

The joint installation of Columbia and Laurel Grange officers for the coming year drew over 100 members from Columbia, Laurel, Harrisonville, Starr and Albany Granges. The ceremony was led by Mrs. Bess Musser with a strong literary program by the two lecturing teams.

Emily Foster June Jordan Georgia Nell Radekin Elijah Bowen Sheltering Arms Hospital Dyesville G. A. Radekin Meigs County Pomeroy Nettie Vale Freda Turner Ina Sams Vale H. I. Steward Miss Marabell Junior Seidenable J. E. Radekin Ollie Anderson Ray West Virginia Emmett Starkey Cassie Caster Earl Starkey Columbus W. J. Kuhner Jackson W. FE. Reeves

Nettle-fiber Garments Reported Among Northern Chi Tan Tribe

A northern Chi tan community, distant from Assam, India, is noted for making clothing from nettle fiber. The unusual fabric use highlights distinct regional textile practices by this people group.

Chitan Assam India

Broadwell Social Notes Include Local Visits and Birth Announcement

Broadwell residents report Sunday visits among neighbors including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Meeks and Mr. and Mrs. John Hanning. A son named Ralph Lee was born to Cyril Driggs and Mrs. Driggs of Lagootee Indiana, with Ralph Lee as the child. Several locals attended a Sand Rock meeting, while others hosted or visited relatives in Utley Athens and Guysville.

John Sprouse Hazel Burke Sam McClellen Sand Rock Ida Nice Guysville Ray Nice William Hanson Ralph Young

Earthworm eating habits noted among Arabs and Indian natives

A remark highlights that Arabs and some Indian communities show a fondness for consuming earthworms, reflecting diverse culinary preferences across regions.

India

Driver Suspension Total Reaches 578

Columbus reports driver suspensions rose to 578 as Frank West, registrar of motor vehicles, certifies 22 more license revocations under Ohio’s Drivers' Responsibility Law. The group includes Bud Goins of Athens among those convicted of driving while intoxicated.

Columbus Frank West Registrar of Motor Vehicles Ohio Bud Goins Athens

Biue minous Coal Commission moves to new Washington offices

The Biue minous Coal Commission moved into new offices in Washington DC and noted a possible later transfer to Pittsburgh Cincinnati or Wheeling as reports. The change marks a temporary stationing while decisions on relocation are explored.

Washington Biueminous Coal Commission Pittsburgh Cincinnati Wheeling Wes

Milwaukee Prohibits Baseball on Public Grounds

An old Milwaukee law still on the books forbids playing baseball on many fine city diamonds and public playgrounds, a prohibition never repealed.

Milwaukee

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Mmercy Riven Ruth Burdette The Court of Common Mber Legion Pomeroy Personals Ory 885 J. P. Morgan John S. Thompson NEA Senate Washington, D. C Thompson Morgan Prof. McKay Pythian Sisters of Mrs. Harry Recovering Hawk Carpenter Broadwell Coal Commission All America Greyhound RED Star C Til Greyhound Jamestown New World England Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co Liggett & Myers Licceri & Myers Tosacco Co Liccpry & Mykas
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