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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1936

Page

3

Acton To Hear Case Ordered To Be Retired

The case Pownall versus Jividen returns for trial with Judge Frank M. Acton of Lancaster presiding after multiple delays and judge changes. The dispute, over a $44,801.43 judgment against Charles Jividen, has bounced from common pleas court to the appeals court and back amid bias petitions and retirements.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Pownall Jividen Frank M. Acton Lancaster Horton C. Pownall Bertha Pownall H. C. Pownall Mason City Pomeroy Ferry Co Common Pleas Court Charles Jiiden Mason City and Pomeroy Ferry Co Court of Appeals C. E. Peoples Peoples Carl B. Weygandt State Supreme Court Weygandt W. R. White Gallipolis White Acton

Piano Recital Showcased by Mrs Hecox Pupils

Mrs R A Hecox presented her pupils in a piano recital on Thursday evening with a second presentation planned for this evening. Thursday guests were the pupils' friends, and this evening parents and other adult friends will attend as guests.

Middleport

Foreclosure Suit Involves Glouster Property

State of Ohio sues H A Chapman and others in Athens County Court to foreclose a mortgage on lots 175 and 176 in Glouster. The petition seeks marshaling of liens and sale of the described real estate with proceeds to satisfy priorities. Respondents must answer by August 7, 1936.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Ohio State of Ohio S. H. Squire H. A. Chapman Lurline Chapman Ann Klingo Frank Klingo State of Glouster Athens Joseph Cadman Kachman Joseph Kachman R. W. Finsterwald H. Squire

Probate notices escrow hearings set for July 6 1936 Athens Ohio

Several probate accounts in Athens County Ohio have been filed with hearings suspended for publication and exceptions until July 6 1936 at 9 a m. Parties include J E Algeo administrator James T Algeo M D Hughes guardian Charles Heck Harlan E Ansel executor Lettie Ansel Radcliffe Charles H Wyatt administrator Ollie Oakes Wyatt R W Finsterwald guardian William Hollingshead Edward B Sharp executor Silas Hooper executor Robert I Hooper Laura Kennedy administratrix Ernest E Kennedy Evelyn D Hallett guardian Carma Bertine Heffner Jessie Williams administratrix Dora Robinson The Bank of Athens guardian Edward Wooley Jr Zora Barnhart administratrix Daniel McPherson Maude Clark guardian Phyllis Clark Athens National Bank guardian Christina Wilson Harvey Bank of Athens N B A guardian Martha Katherine Woolley sixth final account. interested parties may file written exceptions by July 1 1936 for hearing.

Athens County Ohio J. E. Algeo James T. Algeo M. D. Hughes Charles Heck Harlan E. Ansel Lettie Ansel Radcliffe Charles H. Wyatt Ollie Oakes Wyatt R. W. Finsterwald William Hollingshead Edward B. Sharp Charles ©. Sharp Silas Hooper Robert I. Hooper Laura Kennedy Ernest E. Kennedy Evelyn D. Hallett Carma Bertine Heffner Jessie Williams Dora Robinson Bank of Athens Edward Wooley, Jr Zora Barnhart Daniel McPherson Ansel Barnhart Maude Clark Phyllis Clark Athens National Bank Christina Wilson Harvey N.B.A Martha & Katherine Woolley

Scout master surprised with new uniform from patrol

POMEROY-Carl House received a scout master's uniform from members of the Covered Wagon Patrol on Thursday afternoon at McMaster's Store. The presentation was conducted under the direction of scout commissioner L. D. McMaster with Louis Reibel present.

Pomeroy Carl House McMaster L. D. McMaster Louis Reibel

Morton Rupe Pleads Guilty in Rutland Restaurant Robbery

Morton Rupe changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on charges of breaking and entering and arson. He received a sentence of one to 15 years in the Ohio penitentiary for participating in the Steiner Restaurant robbery in Rutland several weeks prior.

Pomeroy Morton Rupe Ohio Rupe Steiner Rutland

A V Smith Hurt In Accident In Holzer Hospital

A V Smith lies in Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after being struck by an automobile Wednesday. His daughter Mrs J L Gibson of Charleston a trained nurse helps in his care.

A. V. Smith Middleport Holzer Hospital Gallipolis J. L. Gibson Charleston

Mrs Horden Hosts Past Chiefs in Middleport

Members of the Past Chiefs Association were entertained at the home of Mrs. R. H. Horden on S Fourth Ave Wednesday evening with Mrs. W. G. Huddleston assisting.

Horden Middleport Past Chiefs Association R. H. Horden S. Fourth Ave W. G.huddleston

Scouts To Attend Service In Pomeroy

Scouts from Boy Scout troops 42 and 49 along with Girl Scout units Wolf Cubs and Brownies will attend a patriotic service at Bethany Methodist Church Sunday at 10 15 am. They assemble at 10 am at the Presbyterian Church and march to the Bethany Church wearing uniforms if available.

Pomeroy Bethany M. E Presbyterian Church Bethany Church

Middleport Social Personal Mention

Miss Norma Grant is ill. Her sister Miss Mary Grant also ill is recovering. Mr and Mrs Richard Hayman join their parents on Mill St and Racine and will depart Saturday for Philadelphia. Niece Jenny Lou Schaaf seven travels with them to await school opening. Miss Jean Reed leaves for Charleston then Columbus to train as nurse at Mt Carmel. Mr and Mrs William Huggins of Steubenville visit with Bobby Hysell. Miss Charlott Beverage takes a week off from Citizens Bank duties with Mrs Edgar Reynolds as substitute.

Middleport Norma Grant Mary Grant Richard Hayman Jessie Lansbury Mill St Ralph Hayman Racine Philadelphia Jenny Lou Schaaf G. C. Schaaf Jenny Lou Jean Reed Foster Reed Charleston Mary Keesey

Alfred Nobel’s discovery of dynamite by accidental leak

Alfred Nobel was working with nitroglycerin when it leaked into sand, leading to the breakthrough that produced dynamite. The incident illustrates the serendipitous path of scientific invention.

Alfred Nobel

Thirty Youths To Be Picked For CCC Duty

Thirty boys from Meigs County will enter Civilian Conservation Camps between July 1 and July 15. Eligibility requires unmarried status and ages 17 to 28. Applicants must come from families with direct relief status such as WPA old age or mother's pension or resettlement. Applications are to be filed with Miss Vivienne Midleton at the county relief office before July 5.

Pomeroy Meigs County Vivienne Midleton County Relief Office

Dinner Tours by Heliogabalus Stir City Travelers

Roman emperor Heliogabalus hosted elaborate banquets that required guests to move to a new city district for each course, creating an extensive travel pattern for diners.

Heliogabalus

First Colored Boy Scout Troop Formed at Kerrs Run Farm

Kinshata District forms its first colored Boy Scout troop at Kerrs Run sponsored by the Baptist Church. The committee includes Alan Hampton Harvie Lewis Gentel Brown with Oran Venable as assistant scoutmaster. Members listed are Charles Lewis Luther Russell Eugene Brown Donald Stewart Albert Howard Louis Cousin John James and Orville Bunch. Patrol meets Thursdays at the Colored Baptist Church Kerrs Run.

Busy Bee Class Lawn Party Planned at Bradbury Home

Middleport society notes the Busy Bee Class of the First Baptist Church hosts a lawn party at Mrs. Leo Russell’s Bradbury home this evening with hostesses Mrs. Nora Mills Mrs. Laura Seines Mrs. Alice Mills Mrs. Pauline Brown and Miss Kathryn Warner assisting. Also reported: over 1300 game laws enacted in the U S between 1901 and 1910.

Middleport First Baptist Church Leo Russell Bradbury Nora Mills Laura Seines Alice Mills Pauline Brown Kathryn Warner

Geo Pearman Dies Suddenly in Sumner Farm Scene

POMEROY George Pearman 64 a farmer and stock buyer of Sumner died suddenly Thursday at his home from heart disease while working on the farm. Survived by wife two adopted children one brother John and four half brothers and two half sisters all of New Jersey. MIDDLEPORT Rev. A Y Wilcox retired Presbyterian minister of Athens to conduct Sunday morning service at local Presbyterian Church in place of Pastor Rev C C Bailey who is in Wooster for a week conference. The most severe earthquake in America occurred in the heart of the Mississippi Valley in 1811.

Pomeroy George Pearman Sumner Pearman John New Jersey Middleport A. Y. Wilcox Athens C. C. Bailey

Lunar transit forecasts for Saturday forecasts prosperity

The reading notes a lively day with openings for advancement and prosperity in writings publishing and promotion. It forecasts strong friendships with superiors and assistive figures, and high personal popularity with corporations combines and secret societies. A birthday year may bring wealth liveliness and support from powerful groups. A clever child may excel in writing publishing promotion or business.

Meigs Court Notes Pomeroy Judgment Granted in Bank Case

Judgment for The Farmers Bank and Savings Co. for 675 dollars was entered Thursday in Meigs County Common Pleas Court against Cassia B Rickman and Earl C Rickman with an order of sale if unpaid. The State of Ohio filed two petitions to marshal liens and seek sale of real estate against Crosby J Price and others and Lady Canady and others.

Pomeroy Meigs County

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