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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1937

Page

3

Manhatt an Opera House banquet ends with stabbing

Dr James W Kramer to conduct Middleport evangelistic campaign. A banquet at the old Manhattan Opera House in New York City ends in a murder when Frank Cicero of Stamford Conn is stabbed before 700 guests. Witnesses are detained as Cicero is removed and James Amira is struck by a flying plate during the melee.

Manhattan Opera House New York City Frank Cicero Stamford Conn Cicero James Amira

Will Speak at Baptist Church In February

Dr. James W. Kramer will conduct an evangelistic campaign at the First Baptist Church in Middleport in February after finishing meetings in Marietta and a two week stint in Gallipolis. He comes with strong recommendations and has led revivals nationwide in large churches and across church groups. All in the region are invited to attend.

Middleport James W. Kramer First Baptist Church Marietta Gallipolis Kramer

Middleport Notes Illness and Local Visits

Mrs. Dale Holter has influenza at home on First Ave and Main St. Mrs. J. B. Downing hosted her contract bridge club. Miss Alvira Jones is absent. Mrs. Ann Jones remains seriously ill. Baptist Young Peoples Union to meet at the parsonage with Rev Kreager. Mrs. Ethel Tuckerman bought the building housing her store. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Baley left for Lookout West Virginia due to illness of Baley’s mother. Jon Schaaf is ill. Frank Knopp birthday trip to Charleston. J W Zerkle and Hallie in Columbus on business. Donald Mathews recovering after illness. Mrs. Jessie Stansbury ill with influenza on Mill St. Mrs. Tom Mills returns from Cleveland. Mrs. Lettie King arrives to assist with Mrs. Ann Jones’s care.

Lee McComas Alvira Jones Ann Jones Fifth Ave Lincoln St Baptist Young Peoples Union Baptist Parsonage F. C. Kreager Ethel Tuckerman Paul Grueser J. C. Baley Herb Chambers Lookout W. Va Mr. Baley Jon Schaaf G. C. Schaaf Frank Knopp Charleston Frank Lewis Knopp J. W. Zerkle Hallie Columbus Donald Mathews Jessie Stansbury Mill St Tom Mills Cleveland E. F. Boggess Lettie King Wooster

Relatives and friends attend R. W. Schwegman funeral

Relatives and friends from distances gathered Monday to attend the funeral of R. W. Schwegman. Attendees listed include Mrs. Alma Skinner, F. L. McCollum, K. L. Ullman, Harold Kier of Granville, D. Curtis Reed, Dr. C. Sherburn of Columbus, H. B. Stout of Dayton, Gordon Burrier of Cincinnati, Corwin Matthews of Jackson, J. M. Faris of Youngstown, George Faris of Washington DC, J. T. Burnell, Lorain Sterett of Pt. Pleasant, and S. H. Zoellner of Athens.

Sixty Attend Parent-Teacher Meeting

Sixty PTA members attended a Monday night meeting in Middleport with Mrs. C. W. Snider presiding in the president's absence. Miss Fels served as secretary while the Reichman brothers and Charles Winston performed. Mrs. Frankie Gaylord read a paper on Efficiency and a motion was approved to fund new tile floors in the high school corridors.

Middleport Association C. W. Snider M. L. French Miss Fels Reichman Brothers Charles Winston Frankie Gaylord PTA

Illness Is General Pomeroy Affected Residents

Illness spreads through Pomeroy lists numerous residents including Frank Fu gate Jr. Mrs. Albert Wipple Mrs. Elizabeth Conde Mrs. Dana L. Tracy William Watson Perry Riggs Mrs. J. E. Mahoney Charles Hauck John Sauvage Joan Con way Claude Darst Glenna Williams Tommy Crow and Mrs. Sophia Lauderbach undergoes care in the partial Met report and local notes.

Pomeroy Frank Fugate, Jr Albert Wipple Elizabeth Conde Dana L. Tracy William Watson Perry Riggs J. E. Mahoney Charles Hauck John Sauvage Joan Conway Claude Darst Glenna Williams Tommy Crow Sophia Lauderbach

Legal Notice of Partition in Ohio Case 16558

Cause No 16558 Arthur A Josten seeks partition of Peter Josten estate 150 acres in Athens County Ohio. Heirs at law include Thomas Mulligan Evaine Gildea Ithea Mulligan Cletus Mulligan Katharine Mullen last known addresses Fort Wayne Indiana and Fort Wayne Ohio. Hearing set for on or after February 10 with R Pierce attorney for plaintiff.

Thomas Mulligan Evieve Gildea Arthur Mulligan Ithea Mulligan Cletus Mullian Jefferson St Fort Wayne Indiana Katharine Mullen Ind Peter Josten Arthur A. Josten Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio

Religious Leader Is Heard by Young People

Flora W. Elbert Starn, state director of religious education in Cleveland, addressed the Young People's Organization on January 8 at Hemlock Grove. He spoke of work among Ohio's youth and the church. The program included songs readings a talk by Porter Midkiff and remarks by Rev. Grant Holman. New games and stunts were shown for the social hour. Refreshments were sandwiches pickles and coffee. The February meeting will be a Valentine party.

Flora—W. Elbert Starn Cleveland Young People's Organization Hemlock Grove Ohio Porter Midkiff Grant Holman

Mulholland Daughter Leaves Holzer Hospital

Miss Sybil Mulholland, daughter of Mr and Mrs C V Mulholland, who had been receiving treatment at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis, was brought to her home Monday.

Pomeroy Sybil Mulhholland

Carpenter Social Briefs

Otto Wiseman went to Columbus for a surgical operation. Jimmie Swearingen moved from Cherrington Hospital Logan to Fort Hayes Hospital Columbus. Grace Turner visited last Thursday and Friday. S F Howery Ed die and Rea were weekend guests of C O Whitlatch and B A Howery Columbus. W I Swett spent weekend in Columbus with Miss Gussie Swett and son Walter. Emma Dye returned home to Columbus after visiting Dale Dye. J L Rawlings weekend guests of Charles McCall Lancaster. L H Quick, Grover Quick father, moved to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens last week. Sunday guests in Vale home included Ray Nicholson, James Nicholson, Lenora Sleeth. Miss Lillie Bell and Arlie Price in Portsmouth spending two weeks.

Columbus Gussie Swett Walter Emma Dye Dale Dye J. L. Rawlings Charles McCall Lancaster L. H. Quick Grover Quick Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Vale Ray Nicholson James Nicholson Lenora B Sleeth Lillie Bell Arlie Price Portsmouth

Cat Nears 22nd Birthday in Seneca Falls Party

Tomm y the cat, owned by Dr. W L Clark veterinarian, will celebrate its 22nd birthday in Seneca Falls. Born February 15, 1915, Tommy’s age alone distinguishes him, with a yearly party held by his master.

Seneca Falls N. Y U.P Tommy W. L. Clark

Campus history repeats at Oberlin glee clubs

Oberlin College history mirrors itself as M Richards of Cortland Ohio once led the glee club and his son Walter Richards now serves as president as another son sings with the freshman choir while a third member is a sophomore in the group. Meanwhile about 960 English nurses still draw pensions due to health damage from war service.

Oberlin, Ohio U.P M. Richards Cortland Ohio Oberlin College Walter Richards Oberlin Nelson England

Pomeroy Social Notes

Miss Betty Jane Gibbs visits Miss Ruth Maness in Belpre. Dr. P. E. Stanley travels to New York City for eye specialist consultation. John Cranston returns to Ironton work after family visit. Bill Downie Selim Blazewicz George Angeletti Howard Ewing return to Ohio State after home visit. Mrs. William and Mrs. Rollin Neutzling and son Billy visit relatives in Zanesville and Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. William Matlack George Dallas return to Long Bottom after visiting Dayton Ashworths. J S Clifford back to Corning after home visit. John Bowen visits wife at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. condition reported satisfactory. Lafe Shumaker and family plus Ray Shumaker family of New Lexington visit Earl Shumaker E Main.

Pomeroy Betty Jane Gibbs Ruth Maness Belpre P. E. Stanley New York City John Cranston Ironton Bill Downie Selim Blazewicz George Angeletti Howard Ewing Ohio State University Columbus William Rollin Neutzling George Dallas Long Bottom Matlack Dayton Ashworth Court St James W. Clifford Corning John Bowen Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Lafe Shumaker William Shumaker Ray Shumaker New Lexington Earl Shumaker Main St

Six Youths arraigned in Pomeroy church disturbance case

Six young people from Thomas Fork were arraigned in Pomeroy Justice Court on charges of disturbing religious services at the Pentecostal Church. Richard Jones pleaded guilty and paid $14.95 total. Willard Mowery Hazel Jaynes and others pled not guilty and were held for the grand jury or probate court as classified.

Pomeroy Justice Court Thomas Fury Pomeroy Justice McCullough Richard Jones Willard Mowery Hazel Jones Wyatt Gilbert Agnes Wilson Elsie Christie

Harrisonville Brief Notes on a Smoky Mountain program

Harrisonville reports an entertainment by the Smoky Mountain Boys last Thursday, sponsored by the F F A Club and the Junior Class, with extra acts from the Buck brothers and sister of Antiquity and four musicians from Star. The Union Lend-a-Hand Circle met at F C Halliday’s home Friday night with 35 attendees and elected officers. Morris Tudor returned to Grundy Virginia, and visiting relatives included Harry Plummer and Keith. Grade school noted 30 pupils absent due to illness and floods. Earl Atking’s horse died last week.

Harrisonville Smoky Mountain Boys F.F.A Buck Eva Lorene Wilson Presbyterian and Methodist F. C. Halliday Amy Chase Norma Lee Hazel Clark Mae Ball The Presbyterian Church W. A. Dye Methodist Church George Tudor Morris Grundy Harry Plummer Keith Columbus Grafton Stout Earl Atking

Cigaret ban in army Peiping court martials officers

North China warlord Sung Cheh yuan orders court martials for officers seen smoking cigarets in Peiping to avoid deriding the Chinese army. Ted Lyons of the Chicago White Sox rated 186 wins and 176 losses over 14 seasons with the club.

Peiping U.P Sung Cheh-yuan China

Auxiliary To Legion Post Has Meeting

The Auxiliary to Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion met at Legion Hall in Middleport on Monday night. Mrs Esther Schmoll joined as a new member. A pot luck supper and social hour followed. Arrangements were made to send a gift to Mrs McMillan in McConnelsville Sanitarium. The next meeting is February 1.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Legion Hall Esther Schmoll McMillan McConnelsville

Heath Methodist Episcopal class meeting tonight

Middleport Class No 12 of Heath M E Church meets this evening with Mrs Mont Miller on N Second Ave. Assisting are Mrs L H Flickinger Mrs Lawrence Milhoan Mrs Ross Wise Mrs J W Kincaid and Miss Katie Roush. Class president Mrs Noah Haskins leads the meeting with Bible quotations in response to the roll call.

Middleport Heath Methodist Episcopal Church Mont Miller N. Second Ave

Magees Welcome Son In Middleport Birth Announcement

Mr. and Mrs. Denver Magee announce the birth of a son born Tuesday morning at their home at 8 Fourth Ave and Hooker St. They reside with Mrs Ellen Waddell.

Middleport Denver Magee Fourth Ave Hooker St Ellen Waddell

Attendees Return From Columbus Minnesota Ohio State Game

Pomeroy residents J. E. White and Willard Ashworth along with Max Dye of Point Pleasant have returned home after attending the Minnesota versus Ohio State basketball game in Columbus.

Pomeroy J. E. White Willard Ashworth Max Dye Point Pleasant Columbus

Helpful acne advice promotes nightlyResinol routine

Guidance for acne sufferers recommends nightly washing with warm water and Resinol soap, then a gentle rinse with cold water, applying Resinol Ointment overnight. It claims long standing effectiveness by treating irritated oil ducts and reducing recurrence, with free sample offers from Resinol Dept. 13 Baltimore Md.

Resinol Dept Altimore

Chesterhill Social Notes Highlight Local Deaths and Health News

Chesterhill residents mourn Leslie Davis 77 who died January 15 after pneumonia. He leaves two daughters Hattie Winner and Clara Henson and a son Howard. burial at Bethel Cemetery. Louisa Worthington 84 is seriously ill after a cerebral hemorrhage. Multiple neighbors report illnesses and recoveries as winter ailments spread.

Chesterhill Leslie Davis Davis Big Woods Hattie Winner Clara Henson Tick Ridge Howard Fawcett Funeral Bethel Cemetery Louisa Worthington Mary Newton Pattens Mill Tol Tippie Frank Bailey New York City Bailey Mary Pickering Pennsville Harry Dobbins H. D. Huffman Harry Fred R. Beasley Athens Homer Carter Haydenville Nutter M. E. Church Co. C. Dulaney Jane Brackin

City uses pink slips to mark at risk students

Redwood City schools adopt pink as danger signal and send pink slips in advance to every pupil on the danger line in his studies.

Redwood City Cal U.P

Vendol Relieves Back Pain Says Chauncey Woman

Mrs Selah Wade of Chauncey credits Vendol with easing back pains constipation sour stomach and headaches after using three bottles. She urges others to visit Athens Pharmacy to talk with the Vendol Man and notes Nelsonville Hickmans Pharmacy also carries Vendol.

Athens Selah Wade Chauncey Vendor Nelsonville Hickman's Adv

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Jad Baptist Church Dale Holter First Ave J. B. Downing Contract Bridge Club A. Josten R. Pierce Fotw Carpenter Social Briefs Pomeroy Social Notes Auxiliary To Legion Post Magees Woolwich Eng India Rangoon Chesterhill Social Notes Fred Harmer Zanesville H. P. Michener Wes Harris Mises Bessie Michener Faye Woodward Todds Harris Home Harris Lida Dutton Ammon Boggs Thad Roberts Stockport Rev. Harris Lena Faye Smith Paul Harris Pauline Harris Donna Mae Janie Emmett Reder Rockbridge Wayne Blackburn Jane Blackburn Adah Parkins Tee State Federal the Security Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Mes Lelah Wade Bereee — Luckoffs Batts
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