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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1937

Page

8

Bridal Party Dines Together Before Arnold Healey Wedding

Mrs. E. K. Lippincott hosted a Mulberry Avenue dinner for Zelda Arnold and the bridal party the evening before her sister Zelda Arnold wed Paul Healey of Gallipolis. Attendees included Georganna Hutchinson Logan Neal Southard Betty Lowery Alfred Arnold Mrs. Clair C. Gettels and Marjorie Wolf.

Logan Neal Southard Columbus Betty Lowery Alfred Arnold Clair C. Gettels Gallipolis Marjorie Wolf Pomeroy

8.8 Tonic Promises Red Cell Boost for Skin Health

An old health ad touts 8.8 Tonic as a simple internal remedy to build red blood cells, restore weight, energize, strengthen nerves, and give skin a natural glow. It claims generations of use plus scientific backing and urges purchase at any drug store.

Meigs County WPA Road Improvements Spend $70,000

The Meigs County W P A program under County Surveyor Theodore Beegle reports about 70 thousand dollars spent on road improvements across 14 miles of the Side Hill Dexter Wilkesville Road in Rutland Scipio and Salem Townships. Bridges totaling 29 have been completed at a cost of 27 thousand five hundred dollars with several named bridges listed as separate projects. A proposed bridge project of 46 bridges at 76 thousand four hundred forty seven dollars awaits WPA approval, with more road work planned for the coming year.

McCullough Sutton Township Kingsbury Kingsbury Creek Bedford Township Whittington Salem Salser Tanner's Run Sutton Letart

Alvin E Norris attends funeral in Zanesville

POMEROY Alvin E Norris village clerk and wife traveled to Zanesville to attend the funeral of his sister in law Mrs Blanch Watton age 48 who died Sunday at her home in Zanesville She is survived by her husband three daughters and one son two sisters and two brothers Funeral held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the Zanesville Church of Christ

Pomeroy Alvin E. Norris Zanesville Blanch Watton Zanesville Church Columbus Miss Fels Meigs Gallia Vinton Jackson Pike Willis Anthony Gerald Anthony Donald Mathews Jimmy Egner Bobby Lewis Gerald Harry Stover Sheila Belle W. Va Malcolm Cottingham Nancy Martha Cottingham William Michael Herman Mourning Bobby S. Third Ave R. B. Laughead Alfred Elberfeld

Bicycle Riders in the United States Estimated at Four Million

In 1896 estimates place the number of bicycle riders in the United States at about 4 million, reflecting rapid growth in cycling during the era.

United States

Middleport social notes highlight local visits and events

Middleport society items show Mrs. J R Sheeran traveling to Arbuckle W Va to host Mason County Homemakers Club. Many locals attend Ohio State commencement and Club meetings. The piece notes reappointments and community happenings, including a Rio Grande College trustee appointment for Capt Tom W Jones.

Pomeroy Tom W. Jones Rio Grande College Jones

Tuppers Plains Pays For Fire Assistance

Citizens of Tuppers Plains sent 24.25 to Pom eroy to help cover the Pomeroy Fire Department run at the Matlack fire last winter. The total fund 48.50 was split between Pomeroy and Belpre. Belpre Fire Department also answered the call.

Pomeroy Tuppers Plains Matlack Belpre

Garden Club Hosts Mrs Wingett in Racine Meeting

Racine Garden Club met at Mrs. Ernest Wingett’s home with 2 pm start and members answering roll with My Favorite June Flower. Officers announced plans for July 14 at Mrs. Sidney Fadely’s, plus a Meigs County Fair flower show and upcoming bouquet judging duties.

Racine Ernest Wingett Racine Garden Club Ben Hilson John Philson Sidney Fadely Meigs County Miles Cross Victor H. Riess Ohio Association of Garden Clubs Emory Wolfe Paul Theiss H. O. Curtis Emma Aulmeller Minnie Harpold Dan Stewart Emma Jiiden A. J. Schaeffer Wingett

DAR Plans Flag Day Observance In Gallipolis

Middleport chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will observe Flag Day Friday with a visit to Our House in Gallipolis followed by a 6 PM dinner at Island View Inn. Regent Mrs. Harry Hurn will be guest speaker at the event.

Middleport Daughters of the American Revolution Gallipolis Island View Inn Harry Hurn Dar

Plans for Cement Floor in Broadwell Church

Plan cement floor in the Broadwell church basement next week. Large crowd attended the children day services Sunday night. Various locals and visitors are named as residents traveled to and from area homes over the weekend and week.

Henry North Fred Lewis Lathrop John Smith Evalina Brill Keith Lihu Columbus Pete McDonald Sharpsburg Ernest White Billy Elmer White Roy Lee Athens William Young Dale Brill Kansas Lawrence Brill Clarence Rathburn Donna Ewart Chesterhill Melvin Vanway Parkersburg Leonard Ogg John Sprouse Willard Dunfee West Virginia Lillie Smith

William Smith Dies at 81 in Bunker Hill

William Smith age 81 died at his home in Bunker Hill on Wednesday morning. A former Meigs County commissioner he is survived by his wife and three sons Darsel Smith Hemlock Grove Raymond Smith Stillwater O Ernest Smith of Bunker Hill plus one sister Mrs Arminda Welker of Bunker Hill. Funeral services are set for Friday at 10 AM with burial in Carleton Cemetery.

Pomeroy William Smith Bunker Hill Smith Meigs County Darsel Smith Hemlock Grove Raymond Smith Stillwater Ernest Smith Arminda Welker Carleton Cemetery

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Activity

Miss Jane Priode, a student nurse at St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg, is home after an appendectomy. Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie Alfred and Pat Lochary resume duties. Maria Wiley travels to Charleston after uncle George Wanzo’s death. Mrs. Cora Webb notes the sudden Columbus death of sister Mrs. Emma L. Grace after a heart attack.

Jane Priode St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Harry Guthrie Alfred Pomeroy Pat Lochary Robert Slagel Ironton Maria Wiley Charleston George Wanzo Homer Parker Reedsville Albert Mees Anne St Paul Shay Chauncey Gertrude Mees Holzer Hospital Joe Beegle Racine Pittsburgh J. E. Mahoney D. F. Will Gallipolis Cora Webb W. Main St Emma L. Grace Columbus

Hold Revival At Middleport

A revival crusade at the Church of Christ in Middleport is led by pastor Rev. B H Morris with guests from Athens including Rev Neil Crawford. Young People's night featured social activities led by Owen M Walker and his wife. A Sunday School membership contest began with a 200 goal and 14 baptisms were recorded Monday.

Middleport Church of Christ B. H. Morris Church of Christ At Athens Neil Crawford Owen M. Walker Muncie Ind

Hooper Ridge Briefs Gatherings and Visits Noted

Sunday guests at the Don Easler home included Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Tigner and family, Lucetta Duncan, S. L. Keirns, Es ther, and Orville Jones. Ada Keirns visits her sister. E. L. Keirns and family, en route to Washington, dined with S. L. Keirns as Howard Keirns wed. G. E. Moore and Ralph visited the Keifer home Tuesday.

S. L. Keirns Howard Keirns G. E. Moore Ralph Harry Keefer

Heath Church Class Holds Annual Picnic

Heath M E Church Class No 12 hosted an outdoor annual picnic at Mr. and Mrs. Will Plummer’s home with May and June hostesses planning. Officers for the coming year were elected, dues paid for church insurance, and plans discussed for a August picnic. Guests included Mrs. Herman Mourning Mrs Jennings Keffer and Mrs John Davis.

Middleport Rutland Heath M. E. Church Will Plummer Noah Haskins O. B. Stout Marion French Herman Haddox C. O. Fisher Francis H. Klein Bess Sanborn Lucille Dutton Roy Barnes Hallie Zerkle Herman Mourning West Salem Jennings Keffer Youngstown John Davis New York City Plummer Lawrence Milhoan

Charles A. Allen Dies in Charleston General Hospital

C A Allen aged 56 died at General Hospital in Charleston on Wednesday. He is survived by wife Edith and eight children, including Kenneth Bernice Talbert and Harry. burial at Letart Cemetery after funeral Friday at 2 30. Also listed is a note on England divorces since World War with nearly 50 000 granted.

Pomeroy Charles A. Allen General Hospital Charleston Edith Allen Kenneth Bernice Talbert Harry Letart Falls Lucille Norris Letart Virginia Reedy Helen Harry Benney Marmet W. Va England

Attend Wedding Pomeroy Attendees Include Notables

Miss Zelda Arnold and Paul Healey wed at Gallipolis Presbyterian Church in a 10 o'clock ceremony attended by Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Lippincott and son Harry Allen Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koehler Mrs. A Tracy Mrs. Charles Wolf and daughter Marjorie John Arnold and Mrs. William Schoenlein Miss Marjorie Wolf played the organ Seventy five relatives and friends joined a 10 30 wedding breakfast at the Libbey Hotel before the couple departed for Washington

Pomeroy Zelda Arnold Paul Healey Presbyterian Church Gallipolis E. K. Lippincott Harry Allen Henry Koehler A. ©. Tracy Charles Wolf Marjorie John Arnold William Schoenlein Marjorie Wolf Libbey Hotel Mrs. Healey Washington

Rock Springs Club Plans Musical Program Tonight

The Rock Springs Community Club hosts a musical program at the school building starting at 7 PM with an ice cream social to raise funds for club equipment.

Musicale Pomeroy Rock Springs

Death Notice Elizabeth Langlotz 67

Mrs Elizabeth Langlotz died at her daughter Mrs Evert Dailey s Breezy Heights home Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 after months of illness She is survived by several children Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Church Saturday morning at 9 with burial in Beach Grove Cemetery

Pomeroy Elizabeth Langlotz Evert Dailey Breezy Heights

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S Rathburn Middleport Social Notes J. R. Sheeran Third Ave Arbuckle Homemakers Club Mason County W. P. Ohlinger David S. Fourth Ave Pearl Yeanger Florida Ave Fred Bush Lois Diles Ohio State University Herman Lohse Robert Lohse William Bradford Elizabeth Bradford Harold Lohse College of Pharmacy C. P. Bradbury O. P. Klein Contract Club Ruel Finsterwald Klein C. A. Poindexter Poindexter Loyal Berean Herman Ohlinger Lena Mae Fels Garden Club H. J. Hysell Clarence Chapman, Mgr Compan Ohio Broadwell Cc. F. Brush Cleveland, Co Pomeroy Social Notes Hooper Ridge Briefs Remington Ality In Heath Church C. A. Allen Ewings Fidor Eis Portland Cement Association W. Broad St Colonial Plan Colommhal Thriet North Court
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