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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1936
Page
3
Manuel Garcia of Clarksburg W V was fined by an Ohio court after his sedan carrying about 400 dollars worth of legal whiskey was confiscated in Meigs County. Sheriff Fowler supervised destroying the liquor by pouring it into grain. Proceeds were deemed unsellable and to be turned into the county general fund.
Pomeroy Panthers beat Chillicothe to snap a jinx in the first round at Athens. Chillicothe, a tournament favorite, had never defeated Pomeroy. Local fans expect a finals run unless an upset occurs in upcoming games as Pomeroy plans large fan turnout for tonight's Greenfield clash.
Middleport reports a 1935 Yellow Jacket football dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W H Craig Locust and Reed Srs. Guests included Supt M W Essex Principal D C Wolfe Coach Walter Phiode and J C Fisher. Lettermen list features John Swisher captain James Stoneking Arnold Hughes John Lyons and Robert Craig among others.
A novel long distance play by play of the Pom eroy versus Chillicothe tournament game at Athens was transmitted via telephone wires to amplifiers and two restaurants. Announcer Ted Baker, ex Panthurian player, delivered live narration. Frank Titus arranged the technical hookup with Ohio University and 0. C. Bird oversaw athletic coordination.
Middleport High School names its honor roll for the last six weeks listing students by class. Freshmen include Warren Bennett Fthel Louise Finney Marcella Fraser Ruth Garber John Harley Grace Ingles Alice Louise Lama Evelyn Jean Mayer Pauline Mitch Lavada Woodyard. Sophomores feature Franklin Edwards Mary Hackett Violet Hartinger Melissa Hennessy Harold Hubbard Robert Jackson Geraldine Parsons Olivia Reed Mary Jane Roush Betty Wise Edith Jackson. Juniors list Janice Collins Phyllis Diles Florence Fraser Frances Pullin Lewis Rickman Wallace Russell Dorothy Sauer Paul Wiley. Seniors are Lois Diles Mary Eunice Hennesy Kathryn Jean Lama Charlies Lewis Sybil McCoy Paul Mourning Agnes Staats Sophia Staats Hazel Thomas.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Middleport will hold the final meeting of the church year in the church lecture room Friday at 7 30 pm. Topics are Japan and Foreigners in America. Delegates to the Presbyterial will be chosen. the event precedes the Gallipolis Presbyterial on March 31 and April 1.
Chicago crowds revived an old custom as Salvation Army corps joined a tavern performance with hymns and the tune Sweet Adeline competing with Rock of Ages. The scene featured a Midnight Brigade style chorus of Salvation Army members entertaining the dazed patrons.
Mrs. F E Denney 64 wife of David Denney died Tuesday at her Dexter area home of heart disease. She had longtime ill health. remains moved to Bertha Mygatt’s home. Funeral Friday 2 PM at Baptist Church Rev T C Kreager officiating. Burial Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery. Survived by husband six sons three daughters six sisters two brothers and 12 grandchildren.
Mrs G O Reynolds visited Columbus Tuesday for new glasses. Mrs Lee McComas substitutes during Reynolds absence. Herbert Fink remains seriously ill after ten days. Mrs Albert Faehnie ill at home. Mrs Clarence Ebersbach traveled to Gallipolis with Mrs Lloyd. Minerva Childers and grandson Charles Bland went to Leon West Virginia for Dana Lambert’s pneumonia. Mr and Mrs F B Matthews visited Poca West Virginia for John Matthews. Heath M E Bible School teen girls met with Mrs H Cook for games and refreshments. Miss Sarah Dobbs left for Parkersburg West Virginia to visit relatives.
Ten Middleport eighth graders earned high honors in the last six weeks. Students listed include Betty Becker Maxine Bennett Wanda Darst Beatrice Edwards Norma Kasler Evelyn Knopp Perry Hoffman Dorothy Nelle Stewart Jane Stans and James Rickman.
Many sufferers learn the real cause of backache may be tired kidneys. Doan's Pills, used for over 40 years, claim to flush out kidney tubes and relieve symptoms like dull ache, leg pain, and nighttime urination.
Joe Marcinko of Long Bottom was arrested in a raid by state and county officers for illegal possession of intoxicating liquor. Officers found home brew and moonshine whiskey. most was destroyed with some kept as evidence. A justice of the peace hearing is expected.
Fasteeth powder secures plates for a tight fit without gummy taste or paste. Deodorizes and keeps denture wearers comfortable. Available in three sizes at druggists.
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