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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1939

Page

3

Meigs County Leader Urges Economy in State Government

The Meigs County Tax Commission leader urges economy and non-factional action to end waste in state government. A crowd listens as Wingett and Theodore Reed introduce Hull and discuss neutral, sincere aims to address the financial situation, with plans for a Senate force discussion next month.

Bush League Suythe Eague Rome-Berlin Tagonize Senate Clr Wingett Theodore Reed Hull Jes Eld

Middleport social notes unite church youth groups

Christian Endeavors from four churches formed a united group and enjoyed a wiener roast at Camp Kinshuta with about 12 cars transporting them to the scout camp near Chester. Rev. H A Rothrock led activities as games and singing complemented the outing.

The Baptist Church Church of Christ First Presbyterian Church Epworth

Ven dor relief claim for leg pains and indigestion

George R. Jessom of Mansfield Ohio testifies that Relieving Ven dor medical product eases leg pains back and digestion after trials. He credits the remedy with improved meals and no sour stomach and urges others to try Ven dor, noting Athens Pharmacy and Hickmans Drug Store carry it.

Gjy Texas George Garner Mansfield Ohio St Fe Louis Larry Lind Larry Sister Athens Pharmacy N. Court St Nelsonville Hickman’s Drug Store

Eagles Lead Pomeroy Recreation Softball League Standings

The Eagles sit atop the Pomeroy Recreation Softball League after the first round with seven wins and no losses. Kerrs Run and Central follow, each with five wins and one loss, with one more game left for these teams. Leading pitchers include Freeman and Meinhart, while top hitters feature Freeman, Brickles, and Shumaker among others.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Recreation Eagles Kerrs Run Central Metra McCullough

Meigs Delegates Leave For State Convention

Delegates from Meigs Chapter No 53 disabled American Veterans depart Pomeroy Friday for Canton to attend the state convention. The group includes Sidney Fadely Edward Reuter James Spencer Charles Withrow and Benjamin Turner commander. The chapter has top membership in its history with 67 members and 30 lifers and is now an Honor Chapter. Jesse Stuart delivered a convocation address at Ohio University and then visited the Gorsuch home on Harrisonville Road.

MEIGS Pomeroy Canton Sidney H. Fadely Edward H. Reuter James E. Spencer Charles E. Withrow Benjamin F. Turner Jesse Stuart Ohio University Gorsuch Harrisonville Road Ray Farnham W. Main St Columbus Chiefs Association of Pythian Sisters Carrie Fisher Sadie Foss Fisher Lasley St Theodorus’ Council of Daughters of American Fair Haven Kananga Lucy Gibbs Mulberry Ave Simpson Methodist Home Missionary Society Howard Ebersbach Malcolm D. Hartley

Summer Slump Program Steps Up Attendance

A ten percent rise in attendance was shown last Sunday in the Summer Slump Campaign of the Christian Churches of Meigs County. The program features a Thursday preaching service at a rural church with a Mystery Minister and special music. The next meeting is tonight at 8:00 at the Long Bottom Church of Christ.

Pomeroy Meigs County Long Bottom Church of Christ

Children Sought for Tabernacle Chorus in Mill Street Tent

In Middleport the Spiritual Awakening Campaign led by Dr. Robert Howell invites local school children to join a singing children’s chorus tonight at seven in the specially built tent on Mill Street. Ivan Insko leads as song leader and soloist, with favorable notes on his singing.

Middleport Robert Howell Mill St Ivan Insko Howell Insko Tabernacle

Mrs Allphin Dies At 83 In Denver

Mrs J R Allphin formerly Miss Jennie McClure a former Harrisonville resident died June 21 at her Denver Colorado home at age 83 She was survived by two children Helen a Denver Schools supervisor and James a Denver druggist One sister Mrs E E Stansbury of Middleport remains from a family of eight and her husband died years ago They were married 50 years ago at the home of her sister the late Mrs W A Race on Lincoln Hill

J. R. Allphin Jennie McClure Harrisonville Denver Colp E. E. Stansbury Middleport Allphin Helen James W. A. Race Lincoln Hill

Sewing Club Meeting at Meigs County Home

Members of the 4-H Hilltop Sewing Club met at the Meigs County Children's Home with vice president Fay Donovan presiding. Plans included a campfire meeting and a program committee listing Mae Donovan Geraldine Gainer Viola Pullins and Clare Bell Pullins.

Pomeroy Hilltop Meigs County Fay Donovan Mae Donovan Geraldine Gainer Viola Pullins Clare Bell Pullins Elizabeth Williams

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