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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1937

Page

3

Battle for Mayor and Village Posts Draws Early Nominations

William Robson former police chief and Charles Wise acting chief filed for mayor and marshal respectively with election board clerk Frank Fugate Jr. Robson on leave since Dec 1 Wise recently replaced by James Lewis. Additional filings include Frank H Johnston clerk Charles Walburn treasurer and several candidates for council seats. Primary set for August 11.

Middleport William Robson Charles Wise, Jr Frank Fugate, Jr Robson Wise James Lewis Frank H. Johnston Charles Walburn Guy Carson David Miller Milton Amilton Harry Craig George Oerlick R. A. Davis

Middleport Grid Fans See Big 1937 Schedule

Middleport football announces a ambitious 1937 schedule with league games and nonleague matchups. The slate includes Wahama Nelsonville Wheelersburg Gallipolis Jackson Logan Athens Wellstone Glouster Pomeroy and others through January and February with several away games.

Middleport Wahama Nelsonville Wheelersburg Gallipolis Jackson Logan Athens Wellstone Glouster Pomeroy Ironton Pt. Pleasant Wellston Racine

SINGS PRAISE OF VENDOL FOR GRAND RELIEF

Mr George W Wallace of The Plains Ohio testifies Vendol relieved his years long gassy bloated stomach condition after treating constipation and indigestion His statement says Vendol cleanses bowels relieves acidity and hunger pains and that many ingredients work together to aid kidneys liver and joints Athens Pharmacy and Hickman’s Pharmacy Nelsonville endorse the remedy with the Adv.

George W. Wallace The Plains Ohio Vendor Athens Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Hickman’s Pharmacy

Middleport Social Notes Highlights Visits and Events

Dr and Mrs L A Thomas guests of Savannah relatives will visit Mr and Mrs Griff Lewis in Columbus then attend Miss Margaret Lewis Columbus high school graduation. Mr and Mrs Charles Bing depart for Aurora IL to visit sister Mrs Harry Teal. Elsie Milner to return to Huntington with Miss Mildred Feeney. Mrs Russell Fox and Mildred Ann visit Feeney home. Fox returns to Columbus. Shower for Mrs Chappelle Talbott hosts 37 guests at Locust Street. gifts in pink and blue baby basket. games won by Mrs Edward Tewksbury and Mrs Thomas Riley. Wallace Bradford returns to Brownell Ave after eastern trip. attends Sons of the Revolution meetings in Buffalo. represents Ewings Chapter of Athens.

Middleport L. A. Thomas Savannah Griff Lewis Nina Michael Columbus Thomas Margaret Lewis Charles Bing Aurora Ill Mr. Bing Harry Teal Elsie Milner Peter Feeney Mildred Feeney Huntington Miss Feeney Russell Fox Mildred Ann Feeney Fox Chappelle Talbott Marion Allensworth Ralph Graves Pomeroy Allensworth Locust St Talbott Edward Tewksbury Thomas Riley Wallace Bradford Brownell Ave Buffalo Philadelphia Sons of the Revolution Bradford Ewings Athens Nancy Andrews Butternut Ave Cleveland Frank Titus Lincoln Hill J. T. Mees Miss Jean Baton Rouge Baton Rouge College Esta Bumgardner T. P. Eiselstein Rock Springs George Reuter Fort Wayne Ind L. V. Reuter Rock Springs Road Ralph Gilmore Nancy Joan Ira Foster Gallipolis Ward Forbes Bellaire William Tittle Akron Bert Webster E. Main St Foster Thomas Pontiac Mich Mable Thomas Minersville Maxine Campbell Gambier Mulberry Union Ave E. W. Kingsland Amy Cora D. Webb West Main St Wesley Webb Marietta Lilly Day Harvey Woodward Osborn St. J. B. Charles Harry Brooks Portsmouth J. M. Hysell Sarah Ann Moore James Terrell Findlay Victor Harbrecht Edward Parfett

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Visits

Pomeroy social page lists Mr. and Mrs. Carter returning from Bethel after in law visit, families from Torch, Chester, Zanesville, Cincinnati, Columbus, Athens, Warren, Indianapolis, Baton Rouge and Findlay join local gatherings with relatives on Mulberry Ave and Rock Springs.

Farm Day at Carpenter Experiment Farm June 8

A field day at Carpenter Experiment Farm June 8 features guidance from George W. Kreitler and experts D. R. Dodd C. J. Willard and M. A. Bachtell. Visitors begin at 1 PM to learn about meadow experiments grass combinations seeding rates nurse crops erosion control forestry and sheep studies.

Pomeroy Carpenter Experiment Farm George W. Kreitler D. R. Dodd C. J. Willard Ohio State University College of Agriculture M. A. Bachtell Ohio Experiment Station Kreitler

Fete Future Bride Honor for Nellie Mackin Before June Wedding

Miss Nellie Mackin is feted with a dinner and surprise shower at Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe as she prepares to wed Francis Andres on June 10. Guests from the bridge club gather for a pink and white themed evening of dinner and bridge. Celebrate with Miss Mackin as she receives a chinaware set from her club. Additional notes mention updates from Lorena Collins and Anna Margaret Hayes returning from visits to Catlettsburg and Charleston respectively.

Nellie Mackin Francis Andrews Miss Mackin Bridge Club Mary Jane Nellie Hallie Zerkle Mildred Hawley Nan Moore Selah Sidenstricker Scott Canady Nina Russell Herman Mourning West Salem Miss Hawley Moore Lorena Collins R. N Catlettsburg C. W. Cottrell Richmond Cottrell Clinic Anna Margaret Hayes Charleston Betty Jean Mary Elizabeth Marcum Dame Joan Hamilton Jane Stansbury Marcum

Picnic at Scout Camp Near Chester Highlights Local Events

Miss Frances Dye and Mr. Drake teachers at Pomeroy High School led a Commercial Club outing as they and members enjoyed the annual picnic Wednesday evening at the Scout Camp near Chester.

Frances Dye Mr. Drake Pomeroy High School Commercial Club Chester

Final PTA party at Central School scheduled Wednesday

Central School Parent Teacher Association members hold their final party next Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the school. The last meeting of the year invites all members to attend.

Middleport to Meet Millfield Sunday Football Clash

Middleport Firemen prepare a hard week of practice to avenge last Sundays defeat by The Plains. The Sunday game at Pythian Park features McCann and Ward in a potent Middleport backfield.

Middleport Millfield Pythian Park McCann and Ward Batteries

Seventh Grade Picnic At Will's Grove

Miss Dorothy Grossman and Charles Gibbs supervised a seventh grade Junior High School picnic for pupils Wednesday evening at Will's Grove. The event featured games a picnic lunch and a wiener roast.

Dorothy Grossman Charles Gibbs Will's Grove

Rutland Man Dies After Long Illness

POMEROY Hurl Spires age 66 died at his Rutland home Thursday morning after a long illness. He is survived by his wife and three children, two daughters and one son. Funeral services set for Saturday at 10 at the Christian Church in Rutland with Rev. F L Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in Miles Cemetery.

Pomeroy Hurl Spires Rutland Marie Rose Dayton Ernest Harrison Don Spires Columbus Christian Church F. L Gardner Miles Cemetery

Bradbury Nine Opens Season Against Portsmouth Sunday

Bradbury base ball team hosts Portsmouth this Sunday June 6 at home starting at 2 30 pm. The Bradbury field has been improved by W P A workers and batteries for Bradbury are Douglas Pullin and Williams.

Middleport Bradbury Portland Douglas Pullin Williams

Roberts Rites Set For Saturday at Mount Hermon

Funeral services for Robert S. Roberts, who died at his daughter Mrs Ran Might's home in Rutland, will be held Saturday at one oclock at Mount Hermon church. Burial will follow in Mount Hermon Cemetery.

Pomeroy Robert S. Roberts Ran Might Rutland Mount Hermon

Pomeroy Visitor Dies in Chicago

Victor Hamm reported the death of J. E. Thoren at his Chicago home. Thoren had visited Pomeroy and Ulease Settlement and leaving many friends. Mrs Virginia Thoren is the former Miss Virginia Hamm. Page Mr Ripley Rutland William Nicholson shows a single grain wheat that produced 205 stalks with heads on all.

Pomeroy Victor Hamm J. E. Thoren Chicago MR. Ripley Rutland William Nicholson

Visitors Return Home After Middelport High Grad

Mrs L R Crowell and children Frances and Philip Wellston with Mr L Bradford and Miss Edna Bradford Columbus return from visiting Mr and Mrs William Bradford Brownell Ave They attended Middelport High School commencement where Laurence Bradford received his diploma.

L. R. Crowell Frances and Philip Wellston L. Bradford Edna Bradford Columbus William Bradford Brownell Ave Middleport High School Laurence Bradford

Hammocks Offered On Paris Night Train Service

The Paris-Orleans Midi railway introduced hammock berths on the Paris overnight train. Voyagers can hire hammocks for overnight travel. though not advertised as more comfortable than sleepers or couchettes, they have gained popularity among passengers.

Paris

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