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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1935

Page

3

Courthouse Event Highlights Housing Dedication Speak

Pam C Miller organizes a model home event at the courthouse Saturday afternoon. Eds will speak on cooperation and housing loans with Judge C B Miller presiding and D McMaster delivering remarks about unity and progress.

Corpus Executive Federal Houson Ty Better Housing DueMaster Pam C. Miller Middlea Yeock Gotel Federal Housing Japan C. B C. Miller Edswil D. McMaster Cooperater

School staff changes noted for next year

Fragmentary notes show names like John Andrew and Grace Havers river, C H and George Barringer, with mentions of R. B. Lawrence, Caldwell, and B Myers. The text references a return and a visit, but lacks clear actions or dates.

John Andrew Grace Haw

Burro baseball game hosted by Legion and league in Middleport

A local event under the American Legion and Kiewler Association is set for the High Field at 30 o clock with Pomeroy businessmen and players including Roscoe Fowler from the Middleport team. Mayor J E Harley will address the crowd as part of the evening program and a public address will describe the sport and players.

American Legion Kietlec Association Uive E Pomeroy Business Wiem Robson Middleport Roscoe O. Fowler Pomeroy Sya- Mayor J. E. Harley Chester Columbus Stars Columbus Nine Ohio Colston Lattimer Fisher Simons Dennis, Jr Bosley Simmons Johnson Lewis Brown

Middleport Brief Personal Mention

Mrs. C. M. Erwin of Malden West Virginia visited Mrs. Jessie Lansbury on Mill Street. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Moore attended Floyd West’s funeral in Athens. Mrs. Howard McCormick and son Donigel of Columbus visit Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Grate. E A Reed returned from Columbus. W A Giles, recently in Toledo, is home on Hudson Street with grandson Crary Davis visiting relatives.

Middleport C. M. Erwin Malden W. Va Jessie Lansbury Mill Street Herbert Moore Athens Floyd West Howard McCormick Donigel Columbus J. H. Grate E. A. Reed W. A. Giles Toledo Hudson Street Crary Davis Mr. Giles W. G. Davis

Grass Run-Side Hill News Highlights Local Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Forrest of Columbus visited Grass Run-Side Hill with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Nicholson. Mrs. Forrest returned with Misses Phyllis and Lois Nicholson. Local residents attend church events, funerals, and summer school. plus a note on air traffic between Miami and Cuba averaging forty five passengers daily.

Earl Forrest Columbus Philip Nicholson Forrest Phyllis Lois Nicholson Orville Bratton G. O. Will Seth F. Nicholson Athens Rutland Christian Church Bartlett Romine William Robinson Flossie Gaffney Happy Hollow Miami Fla Cuba

Heath Methodist Bible School Class Meets at Lincoln Street

Mrs. Snider hosted the Heath Methodist Episcopal Bible School Class No. 12 on Lincoln Street with 25 attending. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Charles McElhinny, Mrs. Frank Johnston, and Mrs. M. L. French. Officers elected: President Mrs. Frank White, Vice President Mrs. H. B. McClure, Secretary Miss Nella Zerkle, Treasurer Miss Hattie Zerkle. Games followed the business session and light refreshments were served. Final meeting until September.

Middleport W. Snider Lincoln Street Heath Methodist Episcopal Bible School Charles McElhinny Frank Johnston M. L. French Frank White H. 8. McClure Nella Zerkle Hattie Zerkle

Missionary Society Meeting At Presbyterian Church Tonight

Members of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church will meet tonight in the church lecture room. Mrs. J. B. Harley will be in charge, with Mrs. O. H. Stewart as program leader. Topics include The West Indies and The Philippines. Participants are Miss Vivian Middleton and Mrs. R. C. McBride. Hostesses are Mrs. A. A. Dillard, Mrs. C. Fisher, and Mrs. W. H. Juhning.

Middleport Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church J. EB. Harley O. H. Stewart West Indies Philippines Vivian Middleton R. C. McBride A. A. Dillard C. ©. Fisher W. H. Juhiing

Tuppers Plains Pulpits Set for June 16 District Rally

Arrangements made at the last District Rally set changes in pul pits for U S Charge Sunday June 16. Rev Roy Carmichael pastor of Pomeroy and Syracuse Churches will fill the pul pits at Lottridge 10 30 am Abury Chapel 2 45 pm and Tuppers Plains 8 pm. Rev D Vause Snyder local pastor of the U B Churches will fill the pulpits at Syracuse Sunday morning and at Enterprise Sunday night.

Tuppers Plains U. S Roy Carmichael Pomeroy Syracuse Lottridge Aabury Chapel D. Vause Snyder U. B Enterprise

Father's Day Sermon at Middleport Baptist Church

Rev. F. C. Kreager will preach Sunday at Middleport Baptist Church on "The Father's Place in the Home" in the morning service and "The Call of the Out-of-Doors" in the evening sermon.

Middleport F. C. Kreager Middleport Baptist Church

Lincoln National Life Ins Co Certified In Ohio For 1934 Figures

The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company of Indianapolis has filed its 1934 annual statement with Ohio authorities. It reports assets of 116,028,710.16 dollars and liabilities of 110,028,710.16 dollars excluding capital. Net earnings total 6,000,000.00 dollars with paid in capital of 2,500,000.00 and surplus 3,500,000.00. Income for the year is 32,152,199,065 dollars and expenditures 28,022,serve. This certification is dated April 1, 1935, by Robert L. Superintendent of Insurance of Ohio.

F Wayne Indiana Ite Reineurance Reserve Robert L Insurance of Ohio

Two Divorce Suits Filed in Meigs County Court

In Meigs County common pleas court two divorce actions were filed Thursday. Hope Kruskamp seeks alimony child custody and maintenance plus a temporary injunction against Henry B. Kruskamp restraining sale or encumbrance of property including a Salem Center general store. The Knotts divorce also alleges cruelty.

Kruskamp

Judgment sought for 3500 with 6 percent interest

L L Carney of Middleport asks a judgment of 3500 plus interest at 6 percent from Oct 25 1926 in a suit filed Thursday against Madge Mossman and others. The Farmer's Bank and Savings Co seeks 191 in a suit against Andrew Hoyd and Alma Hoyd.

Pomeroy L. L. Carney Middleport Madge Mossman Farmer's Bank and Savings Company Andrew Hoyd Alma Hoyd

Social visits noted around Athens and Albany in Bunker Hill

Mr and Mrs Howard Whaley were guests of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Michael in Athens where Mrs Michael is ill. Mr and Mrs Clarence Will of Kingsbury visited J J Will. Miss Evelyn Genheimer of Albany stayed with Imogene Epple. W D Thomas and family and J D Will visited R V Heilman’s family. Evan Genheimer of Albany and Norman Heilman hosted guests. J S Epple of Pomeroy called on Leonard Epple.

Bunker Hill Howard Whaley Wilbur Michael Athens Michael Clarence Will Kingsbury J. J. Will Evelyn Genheimer Albany Imogene Epple W. D. Thomas J. D. Will R. V. Heilman The Heilmans Evan Genheimer Norman Heilman J. S. Epple Pomeroy Leonard Epple

Irises Planted Along Middleport Roads by Garden Club

Middleport irrigation workers moved forward with roadside floral plantings at Middleport Hill Cemetery on Wednesday. Two truckloads of irises were hauled from Mrs. G H Stansbury's Iris garden under the direction of the Middleport Garden Club.

Middleport Middleport Hill Cemetery G. H. Stansbury

Rutland Teachers Attend Ohio University This Summer

Rutland teachers including O. C. Patterson Marcus Roush and others are to attend Ohio University in Athens this summer. Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Gaffney were held at Mission Church. Bible School opened with 530 pupils. Memorial services were held by the Knights of Pythias. Rutland residents visited relatives from Niles Lathrop and Mills households.

Rutland Ohio University At Athens O. C. Patterson Marcus Roush Lawrence Calvin C. C. Chapman Carl Reeves Mildred Hopper Margaret Wells Thomas Gaffney Mission Church Bible Hobart James Wakesman Wv. E. Mills Knights of Pythias H. H. Williamson Niles

Gas meters in public buildings gain safety devices rule

Governor Davey signed a bill by Senator W. H. Herner directing safety devices be installed on gas meters in public buildings to improve fire and gas safety.

Columbus Davey W. H. Herner Huron

Midweek Service Draws 107 at Church of Christ

One hundred seven persons attended Wednesday evening services at the Church of Christ in Middleport. Della Mae Vance led with Rev. Edward Russell, formerly from Middleport and now in Englewood Illinois, giving an engaging talk. The Russells and Mrs Oakley sang duets before leaving Thursday for their western homes.

Middleport Church of Christ Della Mae Vance Edward Russell Englewood Ill Russell Oakley Las Vegas Calif

Fisher announces birth of son in East Main Street family

Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Fisher of East Main Street announce the birth of a son. The infant is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Willy Fisher and Mr. and Mrs. Christy Baer of Minersville.

Pomeroy Hiram Fisher East Main Street Wil! Fisher Christy Baer Minersville

Former Godman Company workers appeal assault convictions

Seven former employees of the H. C. Godman Company appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court after being convicted in Vinton County of assault with malicious intent to maim. The verdict stems from an attack on a truck driver during a company strike last fall.

Columbus H. C. Godman Company Ohio Supreme Court Vinton County

Piano Pupils Attend Mrs Grant Recital

Piano pupils of Mrs Louise Grant performed Thursday afternoon on South Sixth Avenue and Main Street in Middleport. Mothers and guests filled the audience for the recital.

Middleport Louise Grant South Sixth Avenue Main Street

Gossipers Peeved By Woman Losing 21 Pounds

Local readers report a Callaway Virginia woman who weighed 228 pounds claims Kruschen Salts helped her shed 21 pounds in a month and feel healthier after using the product. advertisers touts it as a harmless health treatment available at Athens Pharmacy Ball Pharmacy and other drug stores.

J. C. Bosham Callaway

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