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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1939

Page

3

Middleport native Arthur Lewis scouts with coach Watts

Arthur Lewis assistant coach of the Cleveland Rams and Coach Watts of Bald win-Wallace College renewed acquaintances in Middleport on a scouting trip en route to Mt. Sterling Kentucky. Lewis a Middleport native and Ohio University alum weighs 245 pounds.

Middleport Arthur Lewis Cleveland Rams Watts Baldwin-Wallace College Mt. Sterling Lewis Ohio University

Mrs Evelyn Wolf Dies At Home In Racine

Racine Mrs Evelyn Wolf aged a Racine resident died at her home on Wednesday. She is survived by four children Mrs Ada Richards and Dudley Wolf of Newark and Mrs John Cross and Bent Wolf of Racine.

Racine Evelyn Wolf Ada Richards Dudley Wolf Newark John Cross Bent Wolf

Kidney and Bladder Relief Pills Offer Night Reduction

Advertisement urges readers to use Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules to flush poisons and acids from kidneys and relieve bladder irritation. It notes symptoms like backache leg cramps puffy eyes and burning during urination and promotes a 35 cent package with directions for use.

Haarlem

New Setup for War Veterans Explained at Legion Meeting

George Poulson of the Athens re employment office spoke to nearly 100 Feeney Bennett Post American Legion and Auxiliary members at the Legion Hall about the two main divisions of the system claims and unemployment insurance plus registration of the unemployed. Poulson urged veterans to register and announced staff would assist at the Pomeroy Court House Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help with registration.

Middleport George Poulson Athens Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Fourth Ave Poulson Court House Pomeroy Dan Price Helen Cooper Ausiiary Edward Spencer Benjamin Turner Disabled Veterans Turner George Childs Eighth District William Tad) Bolin Lawrence Taylor

Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Events

Middleport social roundup notes Lula Cavin’s 21st birthday dinner with relatives including Roscoe Meadows. Chiquitti Club members plan a pie sale and enjoy a watermelon supper. swimming party at the reservoir near Rutland with multiple attendees. various visits and dismissals, hospital entries, and travel plans for residents across New Albany, Tullytown, Rutland, Columbus, Parkersburg, Athens, and beyond.

Maurice Cavin Lula Maurice Jr Tullytown N. J New Albany Ind Cavins McCartys Roscoe Meadows Miss Cavin McCarty

Confessed Stealing 200 Chickens in Meigs

Clarence Nichols and Chris Carns of Athens County confessed Wednesday to Meigs County officers that they stole over 200 chickens from the J. E. Turben farm in Orange Township last Thursday. Investigators say about 140 birds were sold to Charles Garrett of Hurricane, West Virginia for 15 dollars. the rest were allegedly smothered in sacks. The chickens sold to Garrett were recovered.

Pomeroy Clarence Nichols Chris Carns Athens County Meigs County J. E. Turben Orange Township George Beards Nichols Carns Charles Garrett Hurricane W. Va Beards Garrett

Meigs County Poultrymen Attend World Poultry Congress

Meigs County poultrymen will travel to Cleveland for the World Poultry Congress opening Friday and running to August 7. About 60 nations participate, with nests to table on display and every fowl breed shown. Local hatchery operator William O. Atkins will stay for the event, and nearly $300 was raised in the county for membership tickets.

Pomeroy Meigs County Cleveland William O. Atkins United States Congress

Willing Workers Class Social Notes in Racine

The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church held a Tuesday afternoon party at Dam 24 with class teacher Mrs. Maxine Philson and members Marian Simpson Jan Neigler Mary Jean Watson Betty Hohack Anna Mae Spencer Betty OConnell Gloria Schaefer plus guests Mrs. Maxine Wingett Mrs. Anna Coe Mrs. Charles Stephenson and Bonnie Miles. Ice cream and cake were served. Mrs. Stanley Cross suffered a brain hemorrhage Tuesday and is under care of her daughter in law Mrs. Miles Cross, reported improving. Okey Cleland returned home after six weeks at a sanitarium in Columbus. Evelyn Ross and family returned home after two weeks with Ward Ross in Jackson Mississippi.

Racine Methodist Church Dam Maxine Philson Marian Simpson Jan Neigler Mary Jean Watson Betty Hohack Anna Mae Spencer Betty O’connor Gloria Schaefer Maxine Wingett Anna Coe Charles Stephenson Bonnie Miles Stanley Cross Miles Cross Okey Cleland Columbus Evelyn Ross Dwight George Neigler Ward Ross Jackson

Howell Meetings at Middleport Close

Middleport hosts Dr. Howell evangelistic meetings after 15 nights, closing Sunday. The campaign drew steady interest from Christian residents and neighboring churches, with many unsaved taking a stand for Christ and several pastors requesting continuation who were then informed of the closure.

Middleport Christ Howell

Returns From Visit To Indian Reservation

Edwin Blair of New Philadelphia, returning from a motor trip with George Tyler, toured Schoenbrunn State Park near New Philadelphia. They visited the Catawba Reservation in Rochelle South Carolina where ten Native Americans were brought to make pottery for sale as souvenirs using South Carolina clay.

Middleport Edwin Blair New Philadelphia Blair George Tyler Schoenbrunn State Park First Christian Church Pittsburgh Northwest Territory Rochelle S. C Catawba State Park South Carolina

Pomeroy Legion Auxiliary meets with 35 members

The American Legion Auxiliary held a Tuesday meeting at the Legion Home in Pomeroy with 35 members present. The ways and means committee outlined purchases for kitchen and reception room furnishings and planned a water heater installation. Delegates to the Akron Department Convention were elected and August hostesses named. Community notices include visits and travels of local residents and a christening at the Episcopal Church.

Pomeroy American Legion Auxiliary Legion W. Main St Ways and Means Carrie Neutzling J. M. Thornton Margaret Sinclair Zana Withrow Owen Watson Department Akron Gladys Crooks Ella Nease Lara Crooks Rachel McBride Eva Vargas Emma Duckworth Fannie Amberger

Chester Grange Meeting Highlights 98 Attendees

Chester Grange welcomed 98 members including 35 guests from Star Grange and 10 visitors from Hemlock Rock Springs Laural and Columbia. Betty Warner Eleanor Knight and Juanita Thomas receive first and second degrees August 14. Food committee includes Hayes Brown Henry Beaver Clyde Calvert and Eldon Gaul. Star Grange lecturer presented an engaging program with songs readings music and a play. Refreshments followed.

Chester Chester Grange Mae Moran Star Grange Hemlock Rock Springs Laural Columbia Mr. Holiday Caldwell Jean Miller

Two Pomeroy Women Granted Divorces

In common pleas court this week Erma Kinniard was divorced from M. R. Kinniard for cruelty and restored to her former name Erma McKay. Gertrude Dye received a divorce from Harry Dye as he serves a term in the Ohio Penitentiary.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Clerk of Courts Erma Kinniard M. R. Kinniard Erma McKay Gertrude Dye Harry Dye Ohio

Refused Many Meals Because Gas From Constipation

Miss Oleta McGhee of Mansfield Ohio credits Vendor with relief from long standing constipation and related symptoms. She reports improved appetite sleep and skin after taking Vendor and recommends the remedy via Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Drug Store as widely sold by leading druggists.

Oleta McGhee S. Adams St Mansfield Ohio Athens Pharmacy N. Court St Nelsonville Hickman's Drug Store

Racine Gas Well Drilled For Producer

In Racine a gas well drilled by Roy Proffitt for Hovis Oil & Gas Co and Racine Gas Co reached 3150 feet in the Emma Maiden farm near the old Thomas mine. The well ganged at 281000 feet one hour after shot promising ample gas for the coming winter.

Racine Roy Proffitt Hovis Oil & Gas Co New Wilmington Raiine Gas Co Emma Jiiden Old Thomas

FASTEETH keeps dentures firm and odor-free

Advert shows FASTEETH powder for denture wearers claiming it keeps plates from loosening and slipping, reduces denture odor, and provides comfort without souring. It urges purchase at any drug store.

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