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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1936

Page

3

Democrats Select Meigs County Ticket For Primary Harmony

Meigs County Democratic leaders met at Pomeroy Hall and endorsed a full ticket for the upcoming primary. G Clyde Wolfe Racine for clerk of courts Lucy Kibble Ivanile for recorder G M Thoma Chester Township for commissioners Roscoe O Fowler for sheriff Lee Archer Thomas Fork for treasurer and R W Finster id Pomeroy for coroner. Fowler is seeking re election after one term. No candidate was chosen for surveyor or prosecuting attorney.

Mercy Pomeroy Hall Ted Satandidates G. Clyde Wolfe Racine Lucy Kibble Iville G. M. Thoma Frank Chester Township Roscoe O. Fowler Lee Archer Thomas Fork R. W. Finsterid Pomeroy Roscoe Co. Fowler Riff Democratic Party General Assembly Veyor

Rutland High to Present Clever Musical Comedy Sonia

Rutland High School music department will present a three act musical comedy Sonia or The Girl from Russia on March 6 at the high school auditorium. Leading roles include Raymond Hatfield Nidred Miller Virginia Davis Edford Powell Hubert Deem ythe Stewart Evelyn Hill Burg ite Herman Kirkle Thomas Iton Dale Nicholson. About 150 students in the choruses with picturesque costumes and Russian castle scenery. Miss Marsh supervises sets. Mrs. O. Chapman directs vocal music and the operetta.

Atland Rutland High School Onia Russia Raymond Hatfield Nidred Miller Virginia Davis Edford Powell Hubert Deem Ythe Stewart Evelyn Hill Burgite Herman Kirkle Thomas Iton Dale Nicholson

OMEROY Couple Joins In Marriage

Gerald Reuter 24 son of Mr and Mrs William Reuter wed Artie Frye 21 daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Frye. The ceremony took place Saturday with Rev C W Wilms of McArthur performing the rites.

Omeroy Gerald Reuter William Uter Artie Frye Ughter J.C. Frye C. W. Wilms McArthur

Trade Good Pomeroy Best on Saturday This Year

POMEROY business saw its best day so far this year as crowds filled streets on Saturday. MIDDLEPORT evangelist Rev. James A. Burns will preach at the Church of Christ tonight on Why Do People Backslide with a roll call of church members before the sermon.

Pomeroy Middleport James A. Burns Church of Christ

Local Socials and Tournament News from Racine

Mr and Mrs W F Tanthorey visited Mrs Ella Tanthorey in Coolville on Sunday. W J Krider and Frank Lewis spent the weekend with friends in Columbus and Delaware. Mr and Mrs William Watson and daughter Patty Pomeroy visited relatives here. Mr and Mrs Wallace Weaver spent Wednesday in Huntington West Virginia. Perk Reichley Racine High School coach spent the weekend with friends in Athens. Kenneth Roberts attended Portsmouth Sunday for the District Class B Tournament draw. Racine, winner of the Meigs County Tournament, advances to the district event. W B Cross examined the wreckage of the ferry at Reedsville Thursday. he owns the boat and the motor may be salvaged.

Racine W. F. Tanthorey Ella Tanthorey Coolville W. J. Krider Frank Lewis Columbus Delaware William Watson Patty Pomeroy Wallace Weaver Huntington W. Va Perk Reichley Athens Kenneth Roberts Portsmouth Roberts W. B. Cross Reedsville

Mrs. Russell Dies in Columbus Family Notices

Word reached Middleport of the death of Mrs. Frank Russell of Columbus. She was sister to George Russell of Lincoln Street and Dana Russell of Bradbury. Funeral services are set for Tuesday in Columbus with Griff C. Russell and Mrs. Marcella Russell attending.

Middleport Frank Russell Columbus

Scouts Enjoy All Day Hike Near Middleport

Scout Troop No. 40 with scout master R. E. McKay spent Saturday on an all day hike exploring hills behind Middleport.

Middleport Scout Troop No. 40 Boy Scouts R. E. McKay

Community Notes From Middleport Week End Visits

Mrs Bryt and Mrs Davis visited Columbus over the weekend. Several locals traveled to Columbus for relatives and events. Mrs Ward ill at home and others visited family. James Root is in poor health. Miss Helen Bailey spent winter in Athens and was at her Mill Street home.

Middleport Helen Bryt W. G. Davis Lumbus Avis J. O'Donnell C. D. Dwson E. A. Reed Nancy Dee Ward Columbus Bertha Hamilton Thomas Longstaff Joan James Arnold Zanesville Randolph Ward Grant St J. B. Downing Dilkboro Sanitarium James Root Seventh Ave Helen Bailey Athens Mill St

Return to Strength with SS Tonic

A reader shares how SS Tonic revived energy and color after months of fatigue from work worry and colds. He credits the tonic for restoring red blood cell strength and confidence and says he feels like himself again.

Local Residents Social Week End News Brief

Pomeroy residents visit relatives in Ironton Columbus and Lexington for visits. William Downie of Ohio State University returns from weekend stay. Dr Edward Slagel Lexington Ky visits. Oliver Hartley Columbus returns from Lincol Hill. Loretta Franz visits with Mulberry Ave parents. Irene Ebersbach returns from Parkersburg after days away. Regular Eastern Star Lodge meets Tuesday with potluck supper.

Pomeroy Robert Slagel Robert Bernard John Schlingel Jacob Elberfeld W. Main St Mulberry Ave Ironton C. E. W. Downie Mayme Downie Lincoln Hill William

Bashan Community Notes From Thelma Orr Teaching News

Mrs Thelma Orr covers classes for Paul Manuel for a few days as his mother passes away. Paul Orr reports selling several horses last week. Constance Trussell and family visit. Wayne Orr spends Friday night with his brother. Local visits include Herman Carson family at H W Tucker home and Lewis Rose and wife visiting their son Norman and his wife. Ed White injured when a horse fell with him. Further social visits listed among Bashan residents.

Herman Carson Junior and Allen L. E. Trussell

Chauncey Personal News Reports Illnesses and Visits

Chauncey Shaw Herman Theisen Jr. is ill with influenza at his Mill Street home. Mrs. Fred Olbers is seriously ill with heart trouble at her Taylor Ridge home. Their son and daughter in law Emmett and wife are at the Olbers home. James Williamson Sr. of Columbus visited his son George Williamson and family in Chauncey. Harry Dietrick of Youngstown visiting Harvey Wade’s home in Millfield is ill with influenza. Mrs. Lurene Wade Truitt, a Florida traveler, stopped in Millfield en route home to Cleveland. Mrs. Gladys Grover of Athens visited Chauncey friends. Ruth Leffler, Columbus employee, spent weekend with Chauncey parents Charles and Mrs Leffler.

Chauncey Herman Theisen, Jr Mill St Fred Olbers Taylor Ridge Emmett Olbers Greens Run Olbers James Williamson Columbus George Williamson Jacobs Ave Harry Deitrick Youngstown Harvey Wade Millfield Lurene Wade Truitt Florida Cleveland Gladys Grover Athens A. E. Watkins Ruth Leffler Charles Leffler

New Justice Will Be Named In Trimble Township Soon

Trimble Township trustees plan to appoint a justice of the peace to fill the unexpired term of the late William Ellis at their March 28 meeting. Four applications are on file from the February session, with several more expected. The trustees will fill vacancies. the oldest serving justice will fill a trustee vacancy.

Glouster Trimble Township

World War Veteran Dies of Heart Trouble in Glouster

Farrell Thomas 39, a World War veteran, died at his Summit Street home Saturday evening at 7 10. Survived by wife Hettie Hooper and two children Betty Lou 12 Billy 3, parents Mr and Mrs Matthew Thomas Murray City, sister Marie Palmer Detroit. Resident 15 years. Charter member Murray City Post 420 American Legion and Eagles member. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at ME Church, Rev Boroff officiating. Burial Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster Farrell Thomas Summit St Hettie Hooper Betty Lou Billy Matthew Thomas Murray City Marie Palmer Detroit Mich Thomas American Legion Order of Eagles F. C. Boroff Glouster Cemetery

Mrs Rachael Johnson Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Rachael Johnson 79 longtime Glouster resident died at home on Republic Ave Saturday night after months of failing health and five weeks bedfast. Survived by five daughters two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral at 1 30 Tuesday at Church of Christ with Rev David P Morris officiating burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athens.

Akron Mary Cornwell Catharine McCormick This City Elizabeth Johnson Lakewood David P. Morris Church of Christ West Union St Athens

Stay at Home Order Bans Animals in Chauncey

Chauncey residents are ordered to confine dogs and chickens starting March 1 to prevent complaints and arrests. Mayor W D Hines urged immediate compliance. Naomi Bible Class sponsors a silver tea at the Plains M E B Church on Wednesday from 2 to 4 at Anna Slater’s home.

Chauncey W. D. Hines Naomi Bible Class Plains M. EB. Church Anna Slater

Appointment of Executrix for Dowler Estate in Athens

Etta Ferguson Dowler of Athens Ohio named Executrix of the estate of Percy G Dowler deceased Athens County Ohio. Dated February 21 1936. 8 M Johnson Probate Judge of said County.

Etta Ferguson Dowler Athens Ohio Percy G. Dowler Athens County M. Johnson Said County

Ellis Rites Draw Crowd From Towns Nearby

William Ellis funeral drew many visitors from Crooksville Athens Cincinnati Uniontown Cambridge Lancaster Columbus and other areas. Attendees included Mrs Margaret Rosser Mrs Jane Hughes Mr and Mrs L F Jones Mr and Mrs John Evans Mrs A M Carter Mrs Sara Jones and several others from Glouster and surrounding towns.

Amelia Buchman Willard Davis Columbus A. M. Carter Woodstock J. E. Jones Ruth Uniontown John Angle David Ellis John J. P. Morgan Joe Charles Sweeney Akron John Evans Warren Jackson Cambridge Cottie Simons Laverne Bernadine Lancaster Thomas Williams Thomas Bailey Arthur Bailey Fd Hughes Lizzie Kennedy New Lexington Belle Hopkins Margaret Harris Mary Evans Corning

Glouster Man Seeks Franklin County Commission Nomination

John L. Davis of Columbus former Glouster merchant enters race for the Republican nomination for county commissioner in Franklin County subject to the May primary. Davis about 35 years ago ran a store in Glouster including the K P building and another in the Union Telephone Co property once owned by B F Achauer.

Glouster John L. Davis Columbus Franklin County Davis K. of P Union Telephone Co B. F. Achauer

Baby Dies After Birth in Athens Hospital

A girl born Thursday night to Mr and Mrs Victor Paskovitch Taylor Ridge at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens died Friday. Burial followed Sunday at 11 in Catholic Cemetery.

Glouster Victor Paskovitch Taylor Ridge Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Orpha Church Class Meets at Mrs Morris Home

The Orpha Class of the MEF Church will gather at Mrs. Homer Morris home on Broad Street this evening at 7:30 o'clock.

Glouster Orpah M. EF. Church Homer Morris Broad St

Glouster PTA to Meet at School Wednesday Afternoon

The Glouster PTA will meet at the school building on Wednesday at 3 o'clock. The Monroe building will present the program and special business of importance will be considered. Attendance is hoped to be strong.

Glouster Glouster Pta Monroe

Ralph Guerra Dies Suddenly in Millfield Community

Ralph Guerra age 62 resident of Millfield for 16 years died Sunday afternoon at his home after a heart attack. Funeral services set for Wednesday 10 AM at Holy Cross Catholic Church Glouster with burial in Glouster Cemetery. Survived by two sons Gabriel and Joe and three daughters Mary Louise Muzio Carolyn and Mary Guerra with grandchildren Lucy Ann and Delores Muzio. Wife predeceased him. brother Joseph Guerra died in 1929. He and his son Gabriel ran a East Millfield grocery.

Chauncey Ralph Guerra Millfield Holy Cross Catholic Church Glouster Guerra Gabriel East Millfield Joseph Guerra Oklahoma Gabriel Guerra Louise Muzio Joe Carolyn Ohio University Mary Guerra Tuppers Plains Lucy Ann Delores Muzio

Olive Tablets Offer Natural Digestive Relief

Thousands of stomach sufferers target the root cause by cleansing clogged intestines and relieving constipation. Dr Edwards Olive Tablets are a vegetable remedy said to soothe bowels and improve digestion. Take one or two at bedtime for gentle relief. marketed as a calomel substitute.

Dr. Edwards

Funeral Rites Held for John Varner Saturday

Funeral services were held in St. Francis Church Columbus for 19 year old John Elsworth Varner son of Mr and Mrs Eber Varner of Columbus and former Chauncey residents He died Thursday in St Francis Hospital of pneumonia Burial was in St Josephs Cemetery Young He is survived by his parents two sisters Irene and Harriett one brother Homer and three grandparents The Varner grocery was once in Chauncey on Mill Street The Varner family then moved to Columbus CHAUNCEY Chauncey City Council will meet Wednesday night at 7 in the mayor s office

Chauncey St. Francis Catholic Church Columbus John Elsworth Varner Eber Varner St. Joseph’s Cemetery Young Varner St. Francis Hospital Irene Harriett Homer Varner Weaver Nelsonville Harry Tipton Plains

Feel Fine Mothers Read This Constipation Remedy

A marketing piece advises mothers to use a liquid laxative for children and adults, promoting Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the readily available remedy. It claims dosing can be adjusted to age and needs and that hospitals and doctors endorse the liquid form. It asserts widespread family use and availability at drugstores.

Dr. Caldwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Meigs County Joscoe Fowler Rutland High Meier Philip Meier Odd Fellows W. State St Carl Russell T. B. Russell Beach St Russell Middleport News George Bower the Park School Ess Bower R. W. Harris Gordon Gene Dan White Jacob Guinther Nodaughter Gertrude Uinther Haydenville Nk Guinther Sylvia McMaster Lide Hawkins Iva Brown Dea Hayes Mr. Yountz E. M. McCarty Cole St Pomeroy Personals Bashan Ralph Frank Edytha Stout Lionel Johnson John Johnson Dayton Hayman Dayton McElroy Five Points Milo Caldwell Success James Torrence Raymond Oliver Clark Wells Hazael Clifford Kenneth Slater Kate Orr Rachael Johnson PTA Millfield Grocer Loyal Woman's Bible Class Lloyd Pendergrass Main St Thomas Hamilton United States John Varner Chauncey City The Athens County Savings & Loan Co Lostro Bldg Athens, Ohio Live Insurance Prudential Company of America Edward D. Duffield Home Office Newark, N. J Ale Ea En ILV British Guiana LaVarre William LaVarre
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