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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1936
Page
3
Pomeroy observers doubt extensive WPA labor will build the Sugar Run sewer system as the federal government may handle it differently. Town finances hinder another large WPA project, while a new dam downstream may block the main sewer and shift to a government outlet.
Rat tails and bird heads will be gathered by Boy Scout Troop 42 in a contest from a meeting last week. The winning side will receive a treat from losers. A Cub Pack for younger boys under 12 is being organized to start scouting activities before they join the Scouts.
POMEROY district officials appear set as two Republican incumbents Theodore Beegle and Manning D. Webster face no opposition in both primary and general races. Democrats have not fielded candidates for these posts. Eldon Weeks eyed treasurer, but Asbury Smith exited the representative race and may seek treasurer, with Lee Archer on the Democrat ticket.
Harrison Tippie age 78 longtime resident of Glouster died at his home Saturday morning after several weeks illness. He is survived by his wife and two sons Elmer of Glouster and Charles of Millfield. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 PM at the Church of Christ conducted by Rev. David P. Morris. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery.
Joseph Hatfield age 80 a former Corning resident died at his Independence Kansas home. His body arrived in Corning Saturday and funeral services were held Sunday at 1 PM at the U B Church with burial in the Dew Cemetery near Burr Oak. He is survived by three daughters and two sons. He left Corning about 25 years ago and was well remembered by older locals.
The Athens Lumber Co began a six room cottage for John Standley on land opposite the Stoecklein barn along Bishopville Road near the city. It is expected to be ready by late April. Frances Taylor returned to Columbus after visiting her parents in this city. The Priscilla Class of the M E Church will hold a turkey dinner at the church social room on Wednesday starting at 4 PM.
Five local candidates expected to receive the first degree at a regular Magic City Lodge LOOF meeting Friday night. Sereno Lodge Athens members arriving with one candidate to receive the first degree. A large Odd Fellows turnout anticipated. Mr and Mrs Bert Robinson of Dayton visited Hollister friends over the weekend.
Thea Chapter O FE holds a regular meeting Tuesday night with degree work. At the close a social season will follow with refreshments served.
Albert Andrews, nine, son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Andrews of Derthick, returned home from Mercy Hospital Columbus after an operation to remove tonsils and adenoids. His father accompanied him during the procedure.
Mr and Mrs Dick Williams of Pleasant City spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Williams mother Mrs Joseph Richards Sr and other relatives in Glouster.
Mr and Mrs Lon Sauer hosted a family dinner Sunday at their Hudson Street residence with guests Mr and Mrs G DPD Sauer and sons Harold and Richard George Bauer Sr and daughter Margaret attending.
Funeral services for Mrs. G. J. Hamilton were held Sunday at 1 o'clock at the Rewlings Funeral Home on Race Street. Rev. F r. Gardner of the Church of Christ conducted the final rites. Burial followed in the New Marshfield Cemetery.
Meigs County authorities transported William Emmett Larkins age 17 from Port Clinton to Columbus and then to Fort Clinton on contempt for non support. Larkins, convicted of murdering Mrs. Sarah Lawrence, began a life term with no parole in the Ohio Penitentiary. Other local arrests included Carl Biffle on intoxication charges and Gertrude Varian held after a family quarrel, with hearings pending.
A large attendance attended the Presbyterian Bible School meeting in Middleport. Mrs. C. J. Boley of Columbus spoke as a charter member. Groups 1 and 2 reported on upcoming projects. Hostesses were Mrs. J. F. Dillard Mrs. W. H. Juhling Mrs. Walter Owens and Miss Vivian Middleton. Nighthawks fly mostly in the day and are not related to hawks.
Members of York Grange confer first and second degrees at Trimble Grange No. 1830 meeting in Trimble Saturday night. Mr. A. O. Wolfe, master of Trimble Grange, presided for the first time after an accident that followed his election.
Middleport residents hosted relatives during weekend visits including Mr. and Mrs. 0 P D Allen and daughter Hilah and Mrs. De Ward who purchased the Odenbaugh brick building on N Second Ave. Several trips were made to Bainbridge Rio Grande Columbus and Columbia with family members.
Pomeroy society items report visits among families from Lincoln Hill Columbus and Boston travel for residents Dr and Mrs Hartinger. Union Veterans Daughters meet, Lend-A-Hand Society plans a potluck, St Patrick Day dinner postponed due to illness.
Urbana Ohio the region’s only woman prosecutor Misa Grace Fernbeck expressed ambition on Saturday to seek appointment or election to the Champaign County Common Pleas judgeship.
The Young Men's Republican Club will meet Tuesday night at Pomeroy Town Hall to read proposed by laws and conduct other business. Last week a committee was appointed by president James Hawley to prepare the by laws.
Lincoln Hill is closed to automobile traffic during working hours to protect workers on the hill road. Street Commissioner A H Ebersbach says the detour runs from Sugar Run Hill past the old T B Keiselstein property and rejoins the main road at the Fisher home. The main road closes from 9 am to 4 pm on working days. the detour was once used regularly.
George Childs, administrator of the old age pension office, warns merchants to not cash pension checks for unfamiliar customers to prevent forging of checks by persons who may have obtained them from rightful owners.
A newspaper ad touts Creomulsion as a quick relief for a three days cough chest cold or bronchial irritation. It claims the medicine goes to the seat of trouble to soothe inflamed membranes loosen phlegm and expel it and offers a guaranteed refund if not satisfied from the first bottle.
Floyd F. Mees, longtime Pomeroy merchant, announces as Republican candidate for Meigs County Representative in the May 12 primary after filing with the board of elections. He has served Salisbury Township as clerk, sat on the Pomeroy Board of Education, and was active on the Meigs County Board of Health. A World War veteran and charter member of American Legion Drew Webster Post No. 39, he managed the 1984 Republican campaign.
Bridget Mee Gueken 69 died Sunday morning at Zwilling home in Monkeyton after illness. A Middleport resident, she leaves brother Mike Cureus of Middleport and other relatives. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Adam Lallance Pomeroy Breezy Heights suffered a broken right leg from a slate fall in a coal mine about a month ago. He was taken to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis Saturday for removal of an east His condition was reported satisfactory and he returned home the same day.
Thousands suffer from bad breath find relief with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The natural vegetable tablets purify the system by gently stimulating the bowels without griping. Promoted as an alternative to calomel, they come in olive color and are taken at night for a week.
An old Camel cigarette ad argues smoking helps digestion amid the fast pace of life. The copy claims Camels stimulate natural digestion and restore well being with a blend of costly tobaccos offering mildness and flavor.
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