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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1936

Page

3

Tragic Runaway Death in Tuppers Plains

Martha Lou Dye age 5 was killed Wednesday evening in Tuppers Plains when struck by a car driven by Rex Green. The collision occurred at Route 7 and Alfred Road as Green and companion W E Matlack returned home from Pom eroy after a Sacred Heart Church picnic. An investigation will be conducted by county officers.

Pomeroy Martha Lou Dye T. F. Dye Tuppers Plains Rex Green Alfred Road Green W. E. Matlack Matlack Jacob Yberfeld Farm Manning D. Webster Roscoe O. Fowler

Three Plead Guilty In Seven-Indictment Case

Seven men were indicted Monday by a grand jury. At arraignment on Wednesday afternoon before Judge C E Peoples three pled guilty. Charles Myers and David Rees, jointly indicted with Morton Rupe for burglary, and James McGeorge for larceny. They face sentencing Friday. Rupe pled not guilty to arson and burglary with bonds $500 each. Leif Bolin pled not guilty for neglect. Harold Taylor pled not guilty to manslaughter with $500 bond. Madison Perry pled not guilty to larceny with $300 bond.

Pomeroy Grand C. E. Peoples Charles Myers Rutland David Rees Morton Rupe James McGeorge Lanny Rupe Leif Bolin Harold Taylor Madison Perry

Soil tests guide lime and mineral needs for Rutland farm

Dr and Mrs George Lasher of near Rutland had soil samples tested by the Soil Conservation Service at Camp Meigs. Results show high lime requirements for alfalfa but phosphorous and potash are the chief deficiencies. Lasher notes both lime and phosphorus are needed for run down pastures and urges prompt inquiries for farm improvement.

Lasher Soil Conservation Service Camp Meigs

Junior Club Hikes for Breakfast in Bone Hollow

Middleport reports the Junior Garden Club led by Mrs M S McAllister enjoy a breakfast hike Wednesday morning culminating in a meal at Bone Hollow. Charter members present include Alice Marie Ebersbach Wanda Eloise Byers Easter Martin Ewing Janet Hecox Margaret Jane Stansbury Betty Jean Marcum Mary Elizabeth Marcum Marvel Schmoll Minerva Matthews Shirley Louise Duerr Dame Joan Hamilton and newcomers Anna Margaret Hayes Eva May Fugate. Dan L. Farmer Middleport Public Schools music supervisor to begin summer term at Northwestern University Evanston Illinois to pursue a Master’s in Music.

Middleport M. S. McAllister Bone Hollow Alice Marie Ebersbach Wanda Eloise Byers Easter Martin Ewing Janet Hecox Margaret Jane Stansbury Betty Jean Marcum Mary Elizabeth Marcum Marvel Schmoll Minerva Matthews Shirley Louise Duerr Joan Hamilton Anna Margaret Hayes Eva May Fugate

Dexter Church group holds business social meeting

The Dexter Christian Endeavor group met at the Dexter Church Tuesday night with guests from the Salem Center Church. Ice cream was served and plans were made for an ice cream social on Thursday June 18. A note lists Niagara falls nearly dry on March 29 1348.

Dexter Dexter Church Salem Center Niagara Baile

What's on the Air and Radio Programs List

A fragmented listing of radio shows and orchestras including Virginians Tom Dick and Harry Farm Home Hour Rubinoff Pat Barnes Molly of the Movies Ma Perkins Vie and Sade The O Neills Gene Perazzo News Flying Time Beecher Orch Baseball News and various orchestras and broadcasts. The text also mentions Amos n Andy Edwin C Hill Frank Crumit Arthur Wolfe Cugat Showboat Revue and other orchestras and markets.

Tom, Dick Harry Rubinoff Pat Barnes Molly Ma Perkins Vie and Sade the O'Neills Gene Perazzo News Beecher Orch Billy and Betty Amos Andy Edwin C Hill Frank Crumit Arthur Wolfe Cugat Orch Contrera Orch Baseball News Billy and Betty Amos 'N Andy Uncle Ezra Tom Howard Morgon Talley Reviews Geo

Fraternity To Hold Meeting In Middleport

Ohio Gamma Xi chapter of Phi Delta Kappa marks six years with a Sunday event in Middleport. Members from Marietta Pt Pleasant chapters attend along with distant chapter reps. Afternoon meeting at the fraternity clubrooms 2 30 banqu et at Riverside Hotel ladies theater party luncheon bridge session private dance at New Villa Pavilion.

Middleport Ohio Gamma Xi Phi Delta Kappa Marietta Pt. Pleasant Riverside Hotel Mary Jane New Villa Gallipolis Second Ave

Italy and Britain may default on war debt payment

State Department reports Italy has notified of a possible default on the 63,494,976 owed to the U.S. Treasury due June 15, similar to Britain. The note arrives amid war debt concerns. Tucson, Arizona is cited as the only walled city in the United States.

Washington U.P State Department Italy Great Britain U. S. Treasury Tucson Ariz United States

Miss Helen Smart Hosts Queen Esther Society Night

Racine notes Helen Smart entertained 21 Queen Esther Society members at her home Tuesday evening. Officers elected: Ruth Ellis president, Marvalea Stump vice president, Mary Philson secretary treasurer. Helen Smart will spend summer with her father in Chillicothe. Other locals visit or visit relatives in Akron Preston Idaho Hartley Iowa Cincinnati continue family travels.

Reserve Medical School Cleveland Fred Philson Don Nease Preston Idaho Eber Salser Hartley Iowa W. J. Bell Cincinnati Kate Wolf

Local Move-In And Visits Across Towns In Middleport

Middleport brief notes travelers and visitors visiting relatives in nearby towns. Includes Adam Beards family staying with a sister in Middleport and visits to Pomeroy Minersville Athens and Gallipolis, with several plans for school and business training and returns to home towns.

Middleport Adam Beards Ft. Wayne Ind George Stansbury Greensboro N. C

Meigs County Farmer Pomeroy-Sabes Terzopoulos Becomes Citizen

48 year old Meigs County farmer known as Sammy Terzopoulos won US citizenship after passing final naturalization exam before Judge W R White in Gallipolis. Born in Turkey, he has resided in Meigs County for years and owns a farm east of Harrisonville. An amendment can be repealed only by adopting another amendment.

Pomeroy—Sabes Terzopoulos Meigs County United States W. R. White Gallipolis Terzopoulos Turkey Harrisonville Sammy

Sheriff Sale Of Real Estate In Athens Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County case 16415 Charles H Williams plaintiff vs Hall Brothers et al. Sheriff Straton will sell the undivided one half of lot 2248 Ella Rohrkarz revised plat south part of lot 110 Athens City at 64 Mill Street Athens on Monday June 29 1936 at 1 30 PM in auction. Premises appraised at 1000 cannot be sold for less than two thirds of that amount. Cash on day of sale. Charles Stratton Sheriff. Woolley Rowland Attorneys. 5-28-5otw

Sherife State of Ohio Athens County Charles H. Williams Hall Brothers Athens Athena Ella Rohrkarz Mill Street Charles Stratton Woolley & Rowland

Marguerite Ball Weds Charles Capehart in Middleport

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Marguerite Ball of Nelsonville to Charles Capehart of Syracuse. Ceremony held February 18 at Pt. Pleasant Church of Christ with Rev. W. D. Shifler officiating. Mrs. Capehart, a 1932 Middleport High School graduate, studied in Columbus. Mr. Capehart, Racine High School 1930 graduate, works at R. A. Miller Lumber Co. They will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Lone staff in Sixth Ave.

Middleport Marguerite Ball Harry Ball Nelsonville Charles Capehart Syracuse Pt. Pleasant Church of Christ Parsonage W. D. Shifler Capehart Middleport High School Columbus Racine High School R. A. Miller Lumber Co Thomas Lonestaff Sixth Ave

Ohio House member indicted for speeding in session day

Franklin County Grand Jury indicts Lloyd S. Stacy member of the Ohio House of Representatives for speeding. Stacy contends he was exempt from arrest as the Legislature was in session on January 11, the day of the alleged offense.

Columbus U.P Franklin County Lloyd Stacy Lowell Ohio House of Representatives

Langsville 4-H Club Elects Officers for New Term

Langsville 4-H Club met at leader Mrs Lena Pickens home on Monday June 8 electing Ruth Pickens president Bernice Ledlie vice president Dorothy Chase secretary Clarice Millers treasurer Tom Ledlie and Imogene Queen recreation leaders Eleanor Miller is the news reporter Plans call for a bingo party and ice cream social at Langsville on June 19 with prizes to be awarded.

Langsville 4-H Club Lena Pickens Ruth Pickens Bernice Ledlie Dorothy Chase Clarice

Don’t Try to Hastily Heal with Blood Tonic Claim

The ad urges patience with natural healing and promotes USS Blood Tonic 5.8.8 Co as a simple remedy for pale tired people with weight loss and low appetite. It presents blood cell weakness and anemia as signs and touts wide approval by millions.

U.S.S

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