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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1940

Page

3

Final exercises of the Daily Vacation Bible School at Simpson Church

June 2 Pomeroy program set for seven o clock at Simpson Methodist Church with songs and recitations learned over three weeks. Art work will be shown at the close. parents and friends invited to attend. Charles F. Rice of Hobson celebrates his eightieth birthday with family and friends. nine children, seven grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren. His sons and daughters include Mrs Wo Es Swisher weshire, Charles A. Rice, Gus Rice, Will Rice, Wesley Rice, Dickerson, W. Mra. T. A. Russell, Mrs. C. E. Winegar, Mrs. Kate Smith, Mrs. Lillian Jordan. Absent are Will, Wesley, and Mrs. Jordan. Jacob Rice, his father, settled near Meigs County, lived to 97. first store in Silver Run and Riverside Hotel at Middleport. FIRST COLLEGE DAILY The Illini of Illinois began as a thrice weekly in 1871 and became daily in 1907.

Pomeroy Seven O Block Simpson Methodist Church Pomeroy—Hale Charles F. Rice Hobson Welcbmed

Middleport Social Notes Picnic and Local Moves

Class 12 Heath Methodist members held a final picnic at Mrs. John Kincaid's home with iris and larkspur decor. They voted to join Simpson Methodist Woman's Class for a July 9 gathering at Mrs. Levrett Roush's home. New president will succeed Frieda Frehnie. Guests included Irene Anderson Davis and others from New York City Huntington and Pomeroy spouses. Several members noted executive committee roles and recent interior decorating work for government buildings in Vomeroy and Middleport.

Middleport of Heath Methodist Church John Kincaid Simpson Methodist Church Jean’ McKay Thomas Yougs Pomeroy I ‘Aumirers Kelly Grogan C A. Emmish Lucille’ Dutton Robert Coats Fade ‘Vinme Pene Super

Pomeroy Social Notes Shower Guests for Davidsons

A group of Pomeroy socialites hosted a shower for Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Davidson at the Chapman home. Games and contests crowned winners as a large guest list gathered, with refreshments of ice cream and cake served.

Joe Chapman Hnone Wene Nathan ‘Sison Ber ‘Dette Slanon Ane Newford Kennedy Igron Jay Ee Claude Glsteer Ghteien Charles Strane Wilford Richard ‘Dav Sr Marjorie” Swatne Stee Theloe Blade Moe Davison E. Main St

Pomeroy Men Apply For Enlistment in Army

Two young men from Pomeroy have applied for enlistment in the United States Army. The applicants are Robert Cleland of Racine and Harry Ralph Carmen. Cleland has prior Army service.

Pomeroy United States Army Robert Cleland Racine Harry Ralph Carmen Cleland Army

Submarine Built in England in 1620 Described

The article notes a 1620 English submarine described as a wooden shell covered with leather and navigated by 12 rowers, framed as a early modern invention.

England

Water Safety Course Offered by Red Cross

Noon field representative of the American Red Cross announces Velasses open for enrollment in the Water Safety course. Mr Hoover, instructor in life saving and swimming, has been conducting courses at the levee at the foot of Cole Street.

Agtonreurran Noon American Red Cross Hoover Cole St

Racine Personal Notes Share Weekend Visits and Socials

Racine social notes list Mr and Mrs Wallace Weaver and Wallace Jr visiting Mrs Amberger and Mr Hamm family. Theobald and Crow attended a birthday dinner for a relative. Various locals including Mr and Mrs Theobald, Mr and Mrs Bert Crow, Mrs Kenneth Ciland, and Miss Cara and Doris are noted with weekend visits, travels to Charleston, W Va, and a basketball game between Racine and Gal Spots. Also mention of Wallace Pickens’ family and a Pythian Sisters meeting at Meigs Temple, with meetings to be discontinued until September.

Racine Wallace Weaver Wallace Jr Feoree Amberger Mre. Cleanenter Owen Holter Broadway Ave Middleport Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters

Local Horse Show At Chillicothe This Weekend

Several local horse men are interested in a two day show to be held at Chillicothe Saturday and Sunday Invitations have been received by Earl Elberfeld Harry Brown Wesley Ogg and James D Wells.

Logan Chillicothe Earl Elberfeld Harry Brown Wesley Ogg James D. Wells

Vendor Delivers Relief From Stomach Distress in Ohio Notice

A Mansfield Ohio woman recounts relief from chronic stomach distress after using Vendol. She describes constipation, acid indigestion, pains, bloating, and headaches. She credits her druggist and local pharmacies for recommending Vendol, which she says improved her condition and nerves.

Mansfield Ohio Henry Schwarts Oho En Aren

Meigs Man Is Acquitted After Trial

A Meigs man named Donahue was acquitted on four counts of molesting a 12 year old girl, Bell Cotter, after the jury found him not guilty on all counts. The alleged incident reportedly occurred Jan 10 at the home of William Fiescher near Apple Grove. Fiescher testified inconsistently, and the case spanned most of the day Wednesday before the verdict. Judge W. White presided.

Aly W. White Gallipolis Grover Cleveland Aie Ander Philadelphia

Local radio broadcast features Ritz Ray Night Club orchestra

Report notes a local orchestra led by Theo Wildermuth appearing on Station WMC with fragments about the group’s activities at the Ritz Ray Night Club in Scott Peettg and Ironton. The piece mentions several local young men involved, including Tommy Crow Wallie Eib and Chauncey Shumaker, plus funding and return issues related to the act.

Iti Osama Pomeroy Suman Ratrwa Tie Corchestea WMC Chiand Theo Wildermuth Aiba Parner Yur Ritz Ray Scott Scott Peettg Evry Eo Ironton Tommy Crow Wallie Eib Money Back Fersbach Chauncey Shumaker

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