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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1936

Page

3

Biblical Play by Pomeroy Mothers Club Wins Praise

The First Commandment, a Biblical play sponsored by the Band Mothers Club, impressed first night audiences in Athens. Robert Roberts's Moses drew special praise alongside strong cast work and striking colored light effects. A second performance is set for the Pomeroy Junior High Auditorium at 8 o'clock to benefit the Pomeroy High School Band.

Athens Messenger Athens Pomeroy Band Mothers Club Pomeroy Band Mothers' Club Robert Roberts Moses Pomeroy Junior High Pomeroy High School

Pomeroy High Honor Roll List Honors Students by Class

Pomeroy High School announces final six weeks honor roll ending May 29. Seniors named Floyd Baily John Baily Leroy Brechtel Richard Finlan Frank Fischer Olan Goodwin Phil Harbrecht Kenneth Hysell Carl Lewis Edward Lietwiler Albert Martin Charles Mullen Louise Baer Alice Bowen Jean Clark Yolanda Dilgard Kathleen Duffy Madyline Flint Mildred Gilmore Pearl Hawk Mildred Heilman Mary Ellen Hennessy Jeanne Hines Frances King Mary Miller Ruth Morris Margaret Nease Elma Spencer Agnes Sutton Charlotte Thomas Ida Waddell Elizabeth Williams Thelma Young. Juniors listed Lucien Casto Hugh Graber Richard Hartung Vergil Hayes Harry Moore Evelyn Ackley Madge Arnold Florence Brickles Betty Cranston Cordelia Curtis Sylvia Heilman Vera Leibrand Celia Leifheit Ann Wesse Mary Williamson Allegra Wood Dorothy Yost Sophomores Max Brickles George Brickles William Clark Richard Crow Raymond Cole Floyd Diddle David Flanagan Alfred Grueser Gerald Hoffner Milton Houdashelt Millard Jones David Kindle Donald Leifheit Robert Lewis Clinton Little Donald Miller Roger Quisenberry Harold Walker Lawrence Withers Margaret Allis Margaret Amberger Rose Angeletti Iris Bailey Marie Doralis Alice Finlan Agnes Frye Dorothy Hamm Golda Heilman Clara Smith Charlotte Williamson Jeanne Williamson.

Pomberoy Pomeroy High School Floyd Baily John Baily Leroy Brechtel Richard Finlan Frank Fischer Olan Goodwin Phil Harbrecht Kenneth Hysell Carl Lewis Edward Lietwiler Albert Martin Charles Mullen Louise Baer Alice Bowen Jean Clark Yolanda Dilgard Kathleen Duffy Madyline Flint Mildred Gilmore Pearl Hawk Mildred Heilman Mary Ellen Hennessy Jeanne Hines Frances King Mary Miller Ruth Morris Margaret Nease Elma Spencer Agnes Sutton Charlotte Thomas Ida Waddell Elizabeth Williams Thelma Young Lucien Casto Hugh Graber Richard Hartung Vergil Hayes Harry Moore Evelyn Ackley Madge Arnold Florence Brickles Betty Cranston Cordelia Curtis Sylvia Heilman Vera Leibrand Celia Leifheit Ann Wesse Mary Williamson Allegra Wood Dorothy Yost Max Brickles George Brickles William Clark Richard Crow Raymond Cole Floyd Diddle David Flanagan Alfred Grueser Gerald Hoffner Milton Houdashelt Millard Jones David Kindle Donald Leifheit Robert Lewis Clinton Little Donald Miller Roger Quisenberry Harold Walker Lawrence Withers Margaret Allis Margaret Amberger Rose Angeletti Iris Bailey Marie Doralis Alice Finlan Agnes Frye Dorothy Hamm Golda Heilman Clara Smith Charlotte Williamson Jeanne Williamson

Middleport Briefs and Court Appeal Ruling

Middleport updates note Mr and Mrs Will Murray visiting Huntington and families in town. Mrs Claude Fleming of Jacksonville arrives for ten days with J C Fisher family. Mr and Mrs John Thompson return to Belle WV after visit with Sue Saunders relatives. Daisy Saunders sister visit ends with return to Columbus. World Wide Guild girls meet with Mrs F C Kreager. Court of Appeals decision favors defendant Leroy Holmes in gas well lease dispute against A N Beneal.

Middleport Will Murray Huntington Claude Fleming Jacksonville Fla J. C. Fisher John Thompson Belle W. Va Sue Saunders Daisy Saunders Columbus

Ruptured Men Get $3.50 Truss Free

A Niagara Falls doctor offers a new rupture method claimed 90 percent success. He provides a free $3.50 truss with a 30 day trial. if it fails, return the method and keep the truss. Write BE. O. Koch, Dept. 4751, Niagara Falls, N. Y., for the trial offer.

Niagara Falls BE. O. Koch N. Y

Pomeroy Band Plans Summer Practice Under Scholl

The Pomeroy High School Band, led by Konrad Scholl, will not cease practice during summer. Members and citizens who aided the band prompted the director to continue rehearsals. First practice is next Tuesday at 2 PM in the Junior High Auditorium.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Konrad Scholl

Class of 1936 Graduates at Middleport High School

Middleport High School held its sixty second commencement in the gym Monday night. The processional featured the band playing Under the Double Eagle. Rev. F. C. Kreager gave the invocation and Mary Eunice Hennesy performed a piano solo. The class presented two choruses, the address to the class delivered by Rev. Donald H. Tippett, D. D., a trumpet solo by Fiwood Lewis, and diplomas were presented by J. C. Fisher, former board of education president, as the band closed with another overture. Benediction concluded services by Rev. Swearingen.

F. C. Kreager Mary Eunice Hennesy Donald H. Tippett Fiwood Lewis J. C. Fisher Board of Education Swearingen

Many Spend End of Week in Racine

Out of town visitors holidaying with relatives filled Racine over the weekend. Names listed include Mrs. Herbert Davish and Ronald, Mrs. Lake Peacock, Mrs. Anna Cross Giblin and son, Hamilton Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Miles Mainwaring of Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richards and Ward Richards. East Liverpool. Frank Faton and children of Huntington. Winifred Wolfe of Columbus. Sturlondon and family of Detroit. Will Jones. Ray Reithmiller. Kelley Coe and Homer Coe. Ervin Rhoades Sr. and daughter. Pearl Spence and Kathryn Bentz of Columbus. James McCloskey and two children. Laura Baker. John Thomas of Midland Pa. Howard Montgomery of Brady Lake. Robert Carvel of Dayton. Alma Soutte of Pittsburgh. Chubb Pickens of Butler Pickens. Wallace Pickett of Columbus. Ruby Heinz of Rockport New York. Esther Grace and Ross Philson of Cincinnati. Addie Adams and son of Ripley West Virginia. Eher Hayman and daughter of Parkersburg. Clara Cross. Fred Cross and daughter. Paul Cross and son of Newark.

Racine Herbert Davish Ronald Lake Peacock Hamilton Anna Cross Giblin Cleveland Miles Mainwaring Pittsburgh Henry Richards Ward Richards East Liverpool Frank Faton Huntinton Winifred Wolfe Columbus Howard Montgomery Brady Lake Robert Carvel Dayton Alma Soutte Chubb Pickens Butler Pickens Canton Wallace Pickett Ruby Heinz Rockport N. Y Esther Grace Ross Philson Cincinnati Addie Adams Ripley W. Va Eher Hayman Parkersburg Clara Cross Fred Cross Paul Cross Newark

WPA Payments Totaled 709225 to 10259 Workers in April

Ohio WPA reports show 10 259 persons employed on 437 projects during April with wages totaling 709 225. State headquarters of the federal administration released the figures today.

Columbus Ohio WPA Federal Administration

Mozingo Denied Supreme Court Review in Damages Suit

Charles Mozingo labeled himself a silicosis victim facing certain death after the Supreme Court refused to hear his case. The Ohio Supreme Court had previously declined to entertain his damages suit against former employers Marion Steam Shovel Co. and related parties.

Washington U.P Charles Mozingo Supreme Court Ohio Supreme Court Mozingo Marion Steam Shovel Co

Rogers Rites Thursday at Glouster Church

Funeral services for Mrs Emmett Rogers will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the M E Church in Glouster conducted by Rev F G Boroff. Burial will be in Glouster Cemetery. NYA supervisors plan a Thursday picnic for children at 1 PM. American Legion Auxiliary meets Thursday at 7 50 PM in Glouster.

Glouster Emmett Rogers M. FE F. G. Boroff Glouster Cemetery NYA Plan Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary

Glouster School Board fills vacancies in teaching staff

Glouster Ohio school board filled two teaching vacancies Tuesday night. Bernard Sadosky was hired as assistant coach and math instructor to replace Kermit Blosser who resigned for a Columbus position. Emma Janchius left a grade vacancy. Nelle McCann was hired as grade teacher. Remaining high school staff and grade teachers listed. Fireman L L Stedman reemployed. janitors include Sophia Nagle Martha Higgins and A J Craig.

Glouster Board of Education Kermit Blosser Columbus South High School Bernard Sadosky Blosser Paul Kemerer McKeesport Trenton Sadosky Emma Janchius Nelle McCann Jacksonville Helen Green Dora Ervin Ralph Richey Katherine Dennison Esta Cunningham Merle Danford Sara Kasler Lalia Danford Harold LeFavor Fernard Sadosky Rachel Murray Pauline Myers Jane Murray Olive McKee Ruth Watkins Helen Dennison Frances Thomas Misa Beulah Bennett Eva Kientz Iise Louella Vaughn Nelle Williams Thomas W. Figley L. L. Stedman Sophia Nagle Martha Higgins A. J. Craig

Olive Bethel Chosen President of U. B. Class

Hollister God s Little Helpers Class of the VU B Sunday School met at the Phelps home. Olive Bethel was elected president with Dora Slater as vice president Wanda Cole secretary and Anne Marie Andrews treasurer. Attendance reached 97 including visitors from afar Minnie Phelps named superintendent and Everett Cole assistant superintendent Edgar Thompson secretary and Mary Dew among others.

Hollister God's Little Helpers VU. B Henrietta Martha Phelps Olive Bethel Dora Slater Wanda Cole Anne Marie Andrews Minnie Phelps Everett Cole Dgar Thompson Mary Dew

Kiwanians discuss business at Glouster meeting

Kiwanians met Tuesday noon at the Hotel Gordon to discuss club business. Dr. B. B Backley of Jacksonville joined as a member. Roger Kittle gave the attendance prize to Rev. F. G. Boroff. Next week the club will gather at Odd Fellow Hall Tuesday evening at 6 30 with Rebekah Lodge ladies serving dinner. Phil F. Robinson chairs the Boys and Girls Committee program.

Glouster Gordon B. B Backley Jacksonville Roger Kittle F. G. Boroff Odd Fellow Rebekah Lodge Phil F. Robinson

Mine 267 To Open Glouster

Mine 267 at Hunterdon, idle since May 22, will operate Thursday. The mine employs 365 men, most residents of Glouster, closed for lack of orders. Also notes club meetings, a return visit, and Hollister recreation program details.

Glouster Hunterdon

Jacksonville group gathers at Fagle Hall Thursday

Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club will meet in Fagle Hall Thursday night at 7 o'clock. Local members plan discussion and forthcoming activities.

Jacksonville Sunday Creek Valley Sportsmen's Club Fagle Hall

Marriage Announced Of C. H. Snider and Faye Baldwin

Marriage notice from Middleport states C H Snider a New York Central conductor wed Miss Faye Baldwin of Madison West Virginia in St Marys May. Couple now reside at home to friends in Charleston following the ceremony.

Middleport C. H. Snider Faye Baldwin Madison W. Va Snider New York Central Lines St. Marys

Last Concert by Pomeroy Music Club

Final concert of the year at Peace Evangelical Church Monday night features guest contralto Judelle Keehne of Charleston who sang at the May Festival. Local performers include Edward Stolatia of Hartford with a trombone solo Geraldine Lane of New Haven soprano and the church choir conducted by Mrs. Frank Beuscher. David Flanagan plays violin obligato and Miss Keehne adds a contralto solo.

Pomeroy Peace Evangelical Church Pomeroy Music Club Judelle Keehne Charleston Edward Stolatia Hartford Geraldine Lane New Haven Chuir Chorus Frank Beuscher David Flanagan Miss Keehne

Baptist Bible School Children’s Day Exercises Set

Middleport prepares a Children’s Day program for Baptist Bible School on Sunday June 14 with the exact presentation time to be announced later.

Middleport the Baptist Bible School

Plan Youth Rally in Rutland and Bradford Churches

A Rutland Brad ford Bradbury and Dexter Christian Churches rally is planned at Bradford Church Friday night June 4. Rev Pant Runk of Zanesville will speak after a banquet. Social hour led by Rev O W Williams of McArthur. MIDDLEPORT Bridge Club held a 12 30 luncheon at Mary Jane Coffee Shop and played two tables of bridge at Dee Ward home. Carpenter RYPU to elect officers Sunday evening with a wiener roast at State Farm Grove Thursday night.

Rutland Bradford Bradbury Dexter Pant Runk Zanesville O. W. Williams McArthur Middleport Contract Bridge Club Mary Jane Dee Ward Carpenter Rypu State Farm Grove

Hardy Perennial Plant Offer From Gardner Nursery

Postpaid sale of hardy perennial plants with guaranteed satisfaction. List includes Canterbury bells Linum foxglove coreopsis pinks sweet Williams Shasta daisies Warside daisies oriental poppies leeland poppies Delphinium Marguerites and more. Special gift Rahys Breath planter with orders mailed this week. Send $1 to Gardner Nursery O, KR Roy Oveage lows.

S&s

Garden Club Meeting in Middleport With District Plans

Middleport Mrs C O Fisher hosted the garden club meeting with Mrs J B Downing presiding. New member C H Daniels added. district meeting at the local Presbyterian Church Wednesday at 7 pm includes noon dinner with Prof Victor Reis of Ohio State University speaking. Jule meeting at Mrs R B Loughead’s home in July. Business Women to Meet in Pomeroy. Open BPW Club meeting set Thursday at 7:30 PM in Pomeroy High School with officer elections.

Middleport C. O. Fisher Middleport Garden Club J. B. Downing C. H. Daniels Presbyterian Victor Reis Ohio State University G. H Stansbury R. B. Loughead Pomeroy Business and Professional Women's Club Pomeroy High School

Marriage License Issued For Perry Carpenter And Dorothy Kapp

A marriage license was issued in probate court on Tuesday to Perry Carpenter 18 and Dorothy Kapp 15 both of Langsville. They were united in marriage by Justice of Peace J W McCullough.

Pomeroy Perry Carpenter Dorothy Kapp Langsville Justice of Peace J. W. McCullough

Fortin headache remedy ad warning and offer

Fortin promises quick relief from headache neuralgia and pain with one tablet and claims no heart or stomach side effects. The Athens Pharmacy at 7 North Court Street advertises the remedy and mentions a dozen tablets per offer.

Athens North Court Street

Farm Women Meet at Pryor Home in Long Bottom

Nine members and three visitors attended a Farm Women's Club meeting at Nerva Pryor's home in Long Bottom. The next gathering is set for June 20 at Grange Hall with guests from the Muses Bottom Improvement Club. Ava Myers, Helen Emerick, and Bess and Myrtle Rose participated in the Thursday event.

Long Bottom Farm Women's Club Nerva Pryor Grange Hall Muses Bottom Improvement Club Ava Myers Helen Emerick Bess Myrtle Rose

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