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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1939

Page

3

Taxpayers League to Hear President of Citizens' Organization

Meigs County League officials announce a meeting with Bush of the Citizens' Tax League to discuss tax relief and county issues. The event, first in weeks, will be held at the court night in Pomeroy, with Wingett as league president coordinating.

Athens Messenger Athens SSS SNS Taxpayers’ League Citizens’ Organization S. P. Bush Citizens’ Ae Meigs County League Bush Lowell Wingett Meigs League Wasi, Teel Casting Company Rep. A Sabat Wingett Meigs Coun N. Y Murray Bethany Forest Run C. Ha Springs Orson Methodist Todrge Dam Racine Tomory Grange Fairgrounds Bailey Eiselstein Frank Beuscher Miss Lunging Genheimer Fred Union Legal Notice Law Edgell Elizabeth Edgell Fairmont W. Va Edward Brandon Rei Benwood Grace Titins Ellis Watkins Trown Permedus Barker labor Vernia_ Barker Jaim Bert Fen Dola Carl Theyser Alice Barker Wayne Er Haer Shinnston Paul Barker Theressa Bark Wierton Wsh Barker Fort Workmas Eva King Thomas Jacksonberg Okey Haught Newton Lon Haught Ft. Bendays Harrison Indianapolis Ind Mason Edward Enright Lee Smith Elva Smith Mary A. Barkshawwe Ora O. Ashcraft Mary A. Barker State Court Athens County Worrommen Jeremiah Bean Ohio Company Ince North Elms Cyrus Moore Edmund Bean Athena County Town No Range No Ty Gordon B. Gray Din

Spiritual Awakening Campaign Opens in Mill Street Tent

Gallia born evangelist Dr. Robert A. Howell from Gallipolis opened the Spiritual Awakening Campaign in a tent tabernacle on the Mill Street parking lot near the post office. Milton Connett of West Frankfort Illinois assists with a half hour song service and special numbers. Meetings begin at 7 45 p m with seats provided for a large gathering. Howell’s topic tonight is Disloyalty to God.

Middleport Robert A. Howell Gallipolis Mill St Howell Milton Connett West Frankfort Ill

Local families enjoy swimming party and visits in Middleport

Middleport residents report a Sunday evening gathering at the Gallipolis pool and Fortification Hill with Clyde French and Willis Anthony families, plus relatives. Other notes include Miss Josephine Mallory’s return from Racine and several visitors staying with local families as well as church flowers organized by the Middleport Garden Club.

Middleport Middleport Garden Club

Pomeroy Personal Notes Bring Visitors And Camp Plans

Pomeroy social items list visitors from Pittsburgh Chicago and Marshall Mo visiting Mulberry Ave households. Epworth League members from Minersville Pomeroy and Racine head to Lancaster for Methodist camp meetings with chaperone Mrs. Walter Baer and Rev. Warren Bright. Additional notes include Mrs. Ray Reuter moved to White Cross Hospital for treatment and Transatlantic mailplanes refueling at 1,000 gallons every 16 minutes.

Louise Conde Pittsburgh David Goodwin Paul Brown Byrne Vaughan Donald Leifheit Simpson Methodist Glenna Rummel Minersville Wilma Rose Racine Walter Baer Warren Bright W. O. Kincaid Ridgefield Park N. J W. E. Williams Athens Road Ray Reuter Naylor White Cross Hospital Columbus Marvin Finlan and Son Zanesville Allen Bundy Jean Hennessy Amos Junod

Fowler Rites Are Held in Middleport

Funeral services for Mrs. Clarissa L. Fowler of Columbus widow of Dan Fowler were held Sunday at the Rawlings Coats Funeral Home in Middleport. The Rev Don McMillin led the service and burial followed in Cheshire cemetery. Pallbearers were Fowler relatives and associates from Pt Pleasant and Middleport. Relatives from several states attended including Louella Fowler and Roscoe Franklin Rhinehart among others. The service occurred 12 years after the death of her eldest daughter Inez Williams.

Middleport Clarissa L. Fowler Columbus Dan Fowler New York Central Railroad Rawlings- Coats Don McMillin Church of Christ Cheshire Fowler Homer Otis Merle Clarence Fisher Jr Ind Jennie Jameson Inez Williams R. O. Fowler A. J. Beaver Grant St John Frecher O. G. Suter

Honor Mrs Hartinger on 78th Anniversary

Mrs Lizzie Hartinger celebrated her 78th birthday with a garden gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Louis Hoffman on Vine Street Middleport. Family members including the Hoffmans, Miss Margaret Gaskill, grandchildren of Mrs Hartinger, Mr and Mrs Leo Searles and daughters and L D Hartinger attended.

Middleport Louis Hoffman Vine St Lizzie Hartinger Hoffman Margaret Gaskill Hartinger Leo Searles L. D. Hartinger

Schedule Change Delays C O Train at Middleport Depot

Starting this afternoon the Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train from Columbus arrives Middleport at 2.18 p m instead of 1 o clock. The return trip to Columbus leaves Middleport at 3 20 p m.

Middleport Chesapeake and Ohio Columbus

Fire Department Saves Auto of Fire Head

Middleport firefighters responded to a car fire at the Demoskey home on Short Fourth Ave. A short circuit in the car’s wires sparked the blaze around 10 o'clock last night but flames were extinguished before the fire crew arrived. Edward Demoskey, secretary of the Middleport Fire Department, called for help.

Middleport Edward Demoskey

Officials Free Men In Girl's Drowning Probe

POMEROY Mancel Parfitt and Tommy DeWeese were released after county officers found Amada Stewart 14 died by accidental drowning. Blanche Stewart had alleged the men tipped a boat, but witnesses supported the men's account that the two girls were with them.

Pomeroy Mancel Parfitt Tommy DeWeese Middleport Amada Stewart Blanche Stewart Parfitt DeWeese

Truck Driver Jailed For Using Fake Plates

POMEROY Willard F. Wilson a truck driver was arrested Saturday by State Patrolman Osborn of Marietta on a charge of driving with fictitious license plates. He was brought to the county jail where he is being held pending a hearing. Wilson said he found the license plates. Hurley Harmon was jailed Sunday by county officers on an intoxication charge.

Pomeroy Willard F. Wilson Osborn Marietta Wilson Hurley Harmon

Dense smoke prompts Purity Dairy Shop building check

Night Patrolman F. A. Swatzel investigated dense smoke in the Purity Dairy Shop building on Main Street late Saturday night. No fire was found and officials believe a defective electric motor caused the smoke.

Pomeroy Purity Dairy Main St F. A. Swatzel

Mrs Wolfe travels to Cincinnati for mother’s illness

Mrs Walter Wolfe of Naylor's Run is in Cincinnati for her mother Jenkin Aubrey's serious illness. She plans to stay through the week with Police Chief Walter Wolfe joining her next Sunday.

Pomeroy Walter Wolfe Naylor Cincinnati Jenkin Aubrey

Funeral Held for Amada Stewart Drowning Victim

Funeral services for Amada Stewart 14 died in the Ohio River near Mourning's Landing when a boat filled with water from a steamboat wave. The service was at United Brethren Church Pt Pleasant. Burial followed at Lone Oak Cemetery. An anesthesia student at Pt Pleasant Junior High, she would have entered high school in the fall.

Middleport Amada Stewart Ohio River Mourning's Landing United Brethren Church Pt. Pleasant Lone Oak Anna Lee Stewart Annada

June Ward Weds Howard Burley in Heath Methodist Parsonage

Announcement reports the marriage of Miss June Ward daughter of Mrs. Virginia Ervin Lovely and Mr. Howard Burley of Athens. The ceremony took place Saturday at the Heath Methodist parsonage in front of immediate relatives. The bride wore light blue lace with lilies of the valley and white accessories. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Ervin of Broadway and has lived with them since childhood. The couple left for Athens where Burley works. Mrs Lovely accompanied them then continued to Columbus to work.

Middleport June Ward Virginia Ervin Lovely Howard Burley Athens Heath Methodist Parsonage William Ervin Broadway Mrs. Burley Mr. Burley

Distress Vanishes After Vendor Relief for Constipation

Mrs. Stephen Wagner of 1512 Olive Place Canton Ohio testifies that after taking Vendor her severe indigestion gas and bloating eased. She reports better sleep and energy, and says she can eat freely without discomfort. Vendors are sold by Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Drug Store as advertised.

Stephen Wagner Olive Place N. E Canton Ohio Athens Pharmacy N. Court St Nelsonville Hickman’s Adv

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