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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1937

Page

5

Star Dusters Hold Meeting In Racine With Schumann Talk

Members gathered at Allegra Fadely home with Marian Simpson Gloria Schaefer Anna Mae Spencer Elnore Circle Mary Jean Watson and the hostess. Miss Spencer gave a Schumann life talk and Miss Circle will host next meeting with Miss Schaefer presenting Schubert life study. The next meeting is set for the first Wednesday of next month.

Racine Star Dusters Allegra Fadely Marian Simpson Gloria Schaefer Anna Mae Spencer Elnore Circle Mary Jean Watson Schumann Miss Spencer Miss Circle Shubert Miss Schaefer

Wingett Family Returns From Huntington Visit

Ernest Wingett and his mother in law Mrs Sarah Spencer returned Sunday evening after a weekend in Huntington with Mr and Mrs Frank Eaton. They were accompanied by Mrs Wingett who has spent the past week visiting at the Eaton home.

Racine Ernest Wingett Sarah Spencer Huntington Frank Eaton Wingett Eaton Bend Harold O'Halloran van Nuys Cal

Vendol keeps back pains at bay claims Albany man

A Route 2 Albany Ohio resident says Vendol from Nature's Roots and Herbs relieved months of back, arm, and leg pain. The ad claims it acts as a diuretic and laxative easing headaches dizziness and digestive issues, with Athens and Nelsonville druggists listed as sellers.

Mike Brooks Route 2 Albany Ohio Here Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Hickman's Pharmacy

Unprecedented petition seeks removal of four Meigs County trustees

Clinton Welch of Middleport signed a petition to remove four Meigs County Children's Home trustees Eva Leitwiler N C Welch D A Morrison and W A Dye over alleged malfeasance. The move targets trustees who charged Eastman and abolition of the superintendent position. A court injunction case Eastman versus the board is postponed to August 5 after extended deadlines.

Common Pleas Court Welch Eastman Board of Trustees

Freeman Sentenced for Theater Attack in Ohio

Clarence Freeman was sent to the Ohio Penitentiary in Columbus to serve a one to twenty year term after pleading guilty to stabbing Roger Cullums at a local theater. He was sentenced by Judge C. E. Peoples following a grand jury indictment for stabbing with intent to wound. Freeman previously served nine months for a 1935 knife attack on his brother-in-law, David Napper.

Pomeroy Clarence Freeman Roger Cullums Ohio Columbus Roscoe O. Fowler Freeman Grand C. E. Peoples David Napper

Licensed To Wed In Common Pleas Court

Marriage license issued Tuesday to Charles D. Bowen 23 and Mildred M. Cartwright 18 both of Dexter. Other licenses went to Harry Shain 29 and Goldie Will 30 of Racine and Raymond Bibbee 23 with Peggy Thomas 21 of Middleport.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Charles D. Bowen Dexter Mildred M. Cartwright Harry Shain Goldie Will Racine Raymond Bibbee Middleport Peggy Thomas

Social notes from Middleport and area

Mrs. Cora Shaw of Parkersburg visits cousins. Stover accompanies wife and baby to West Virginia. Mrs. John Smith Sr. visits daughter Mrs. Nathaniel Harmon in Cleveland after a Columbus stop. Families gather for socials. plans noted as Pastor Gardner departs for Washington DC.

Middleport Cora Shaw Parkersburg Dea Hayes M. J. McCarty S. Third Ave Harry Stover Bell W. Va Stover Warren Davis West Virginia Columbus Jean Smith Frank Bracelin William McGrothers Frank Val Reynolds S. Second Ave Joe Gardner Bradbury McGrothers Reynolds

Darkness Halts Tilt In Twilight League Tie

Middleport and Chester battled to a 4 4 tie at Pythian Park as darkness halted play after seven innings. Elmer Hysel was jailed on intoxication charges by Chief Charles Wise Jr. Roy Angel was jailed on a peace disturbance charge. The article notes the sun’s diameter is about 110 times Earth’s.

Middleport Chester Pythian Park Elmer Hysel Charles Wise, Jr Roy Angell

Memphis Woman Grows Record Nails Long

Mrs. A. A. Schneider of Memphis Tennessee began letting her nails grow to prove willpower and soon claimed the longest fingernails in Memphis. Some extended well over an inch in length.

A. A. Schneider Memphis Tenn

Social Notes from Racine and surrounding towns

Miss Addie Cross and Ben Petrel spent Sunday at Magnetic Springs with Mr. Cross returning after a week there. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Cross visited Ira Foster and Earl Foster in Pomeroy, noting Ira Jr and the Foster family’s 41st wedding anniversary. Various local families shared visits and funeral attendances in Great Bend and Akron, with extended kin from Columbus Grove City Wellston Rutland and Portland joining.

Racine Addie Cross Ben Petrel Magnetic Springs Mr. Cross W. B. Cross Ira Foster Pomeroy Ira, Jr. Foster Earl Foster Parkersburg Ed Foster Ben Skinner Jed Bell Columbus Kate Bell Wolf Julia Fay Bell Dan Matthewson Dayton Britton Holter Kathryn Grove City Rebecca Cotterill Ellen Holter W. J. Krider Amanda Cross Anna Hoops Kenneth Krider Lafe Wolfe Great Bend Robert Crew Frank Gillian Vina Gorslin Walter Bessie Quine Russel White Akron Clark Jividen von Painter Wellston Harold Weatherholt Gallipolis James Jividen Portland Emma Jividen

Delegates Selected for State Convention in Columbus

These delegates and alternates were chosen Monday evening when Drew Webster Post members met. Delegates are Robert Warner Clifford Rhodes and Ralph Gilmore. Alternates are Frank Will Raymond Ebersbach and O B Kreinbihl. The state convention dates are August 14 to 16.

Pomeroy Drew Webster Post Columbus Robert Warner Clifford Rhodes Ralph Gilmore Frank Will Raymond Ebersbach O. B. Kreinbihl

Mrs Roscoe O Fowler Back From Omaha Trip

Mrs Roscoe O Fowler arrives home Tuesday after weeks in Omaha Nebraska. She is reported improved in health following a goitre operation earlier this year.

Pomeroy Roscoe O., Fowler Omaha Neb

Repairing Residence in Rutland Street for Rathburn Home

A crew of 12 workmen remodel the former Lasher residence on Rutland Street in Middleport. When finished, the home will be the residence of Mrs. Charles Francis Rathburn.

Middleport Lasher Ruttland St Charles Francis Rathburn

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Henries

Pomeroy social column records multiple Iocal visits and family news. Families from Akron Richmond and Columbus traveled or hosted gatherings at homes on Butternut Ave Naylors Run and Forest Run. Attendees include the Miller Richman Hysell and Larch families with others in attendance at bridge and dinner events.

Pomeroy Delmer Canady Canaday William Marie Richman Butternut Ave Bob Bradshaw William Bradshaw Warren James Miller Orla Miller Eva Akron Christy Baer George Shaw Logan Dan White W. S. Hart White William Cooper Columbus Emma Miller E. J. Franz Richmond Charles Gilmore Hysell Gerald Wildermuth Norman Fisher Minersville Thomas Hysell Pleasant Mason Guess Clarence Heaton William Baxter Walter Baer

Picnic Dinner Hosts Sorority Guests In Syracuse

Miss Eleanor Karr hosted a lawn picnic in Syracuse on Monday evening. Guests included members of Kappa Delta Pi Sorority from Ohio University at Athens. Tracy and David Goodwin visited their aunt Mrs. John Schmitt in Columbus on Tuesday.

Loyal Pals Church of Christ Nice Mildred Hawley Ohio University Nan Moore Edward French Loyal Bereans F. I. Gardner Fred I. Gardner Washington D. C Eleanor Karr Syracuse Kappa Delta Pi Sorority Athens Tracy and David Goodwin John Schmitt Columbus

Middleport Council Advances Industry Plan with Bond Vote

Middleport council members met to push an industry site plan and prepare a bond issue. Three hundred feet of fire hose were purchased as part of the preparations. All members attended except Guy Carson.

Middleport Guy Carson

Retires From Service at New York Central Railroad

Middleport resident James J. Faulkner ended 45 years of service as car inspector for the New York Central Railroad this past Saturday and enters upon the retired list. He has lived in Middleport since 1914.

Middleport New York Central Railroad James J. Faulkner Faulkner

Daughters of Union Veterans Host Evening at Mrs Bentz Wolf Home

Mrs Bentz Wolf entertained Daughters of Union Veterans on West Main Street Monday evening. Members contributed gift packages numbered for a draw and mercantile exchange. A potluck dinner followed for Minnie Neutzling Lucie Langlotz Effie Tracy Bertha Chase Charity Seakus Jennie Howell Elizabeth Campbell and others.

Bentz Wolf Daughters of Union Veterans W. Main St Minnie Neutzling Lucie B. Langlotz Effie M. Tracy Bertha

Richard Chambers Elected Phi Delta Kappa Secretary

At the regular meeting of Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Richard Chambers was elected secretary to fill the vacancy left by Fred Healey who has moved to Columbus for work.

Middleport Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Richard Chambers Fred Healey Columbus

Maurice Pat Thornton Sr. undergoes appendectomy in Parkersburg

Maurice Pat Thornton Sr. of Harrisonville Road underwent an operation for acute appendicitis on Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg.

Pomeroy Maurice Pat) Thornton Sr Harrisonville Road St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg

Shumaker Family Produces Sixth Dentist at Ohio University

Marsh Shu maker, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Shumaker, begins pre dental studies at Ohio University this fall, becoming the sixth Shumaker to enter dentistry. Uncles Joseph, James, C. S. Shumaker, E. D. Shumaker and J. B. Shumaker, all Pittsburgh University graduates, are practicing dentists. Marsh and Chauncey Jr. Shumaker visited Athens on Monday for Marsh to enter the course.

Marsh and Chauncey Jr Shumaker Athens

Carnival Funds To Buy Equipment

Middleport Firemen held a meeting at the Fire House to dispose of carnival details from last week at Pythian Park. Proceeds were reported as a financial success and will fund purchasing fire equipment. William Lowe was named chairman for a Labor Day Celebration planning committee. The Firemen, who have won four of their last five baseball games, will play the McArthur Red Birds on Sunday.

Middleport Pythian Park William Lowe McArthur Red Birds

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Meigs Home Racine Star Dusters Vendor Wed Middleport Social Notes Douglas Mullineaux Cavaliers Shiflets’ Hall C. A. Poindexter Emma Welch Jane Stansbury Camp Wyandotte Lancaster Cecil Horden Joan Hamilton Lawrence Bing Ada Bing Indian Lake Cedar Point Indianapolis East Edwin Hull Paul Lynch Cincinnati Earth Union Bus W. Union St Greyhound Clarksburg Washington ST. Louis Los Angeles Greymound Pomeroy Social Notes Barbara Schaefer Naylors Run Elmer Schaefer Richard Dunkle Edward Schaefer Clarence Massar Harry Roush Lucille Durst Louise Hiveley Jesse la Mrs. Rice Gerald Rice Rivervue Rice Wyllis McMurray Miss Karr Middleport Council Gibson's Gibson Gibson Distilling Company Aladdin Pennsylvania New York City Osecaty Schenley’s Golden Wedding Shumaker Family Carnival Prc Forster Music Publisher, Inc Raighe Bluegrass Country Master Kentucky Kentucky Schenley Distributors, Inc N. Y.C
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