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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1938
Page
3
Meigs County Fair officials announced the 1938 fair will run September 14 15 and 16 with a Wednesday opening for the first time in the event history. Secretary Ray Gibbs says plans include a new thrill act on the second day comparable to last year's Mary Wiggans show.
Middleport-Gordon Harris leads the Middleport School Band in rehearsals for multiple events. The group travels to Gallipolis on Saturday for the Southeastern District Music Festival where William Root will compete in brass soloist and baritone contests. Junior and Senior bands plan concert appearances soon and may perform at the county festival in April. Many players are slated for the Woman's Music Club Junior program on March 29.
Mrs. C P Bradbury hosted the Contract Club with two tables on S Third Ave. High scores went to Mrs. Klein and Mrs. Bradbury. Mrs Claude Darst entertained Trio City Club at E Main St for a six o'clock pot luck chicken dinner. Guests included Mrs Cohen Greaser Campbell Ament. Cards for 500 with three tables yielded awards to Mrs Hite Beards Pickens and Mrs Greaser.
The Ladies Guild of the Heath M. E. Church met at Mrs. C. M. Hennesy’s on S. Third Ave with Mrs. C. O. Fisher assisting. After a brief business session a report on the George Washington Day supper was given and Mrs. H. A. Roth rock led a program on notable Methodism figures. Members sang hymns and a kitchen shower supported the church kitchen, planning utensils to replace losses from the 1937 flood. Mrs. Clinton Fisher attended as a guest.
The Rev. Robert E. Leake returns to Middleport tomorrow from New York City where he studied with Mrs. Leake and her mother Mrs. Howbert of Colorado Springs. They joined Mr. Howbert and son Irving Howbert and have gone to Florida for a month.
Mr and Mrs Hugh Beards of Rocksprings welcomed a son named Ronald Hugh born Monday morning at their home weighing nine pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Herman Beards of Kerrs Run and great grandmother Mrs Ella Pullins.
Mr and Mrs George Hix Kerrs Run announce the birth of a seven and a half pound daughter Monday at home. The baby is named Patricia Ann and grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harry Hix and Mr and Mrs Pearl Fisher. Mrs LeRoy Barsotti and brother Ned Menchini Pomeroy are business visitors in Columbus today. Rodney Downing visiting Dr and Mrs R C Singleton Charleston will vacation in Florida with Dr Singleton. Mr and Mrs A A Chappelle returned from Columbus with granddaughter Mrs Fred Healey who stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs John Talbott. Mrs Healey is ill member of the Talbott household.
Mrs John Bowles returned from a visit with her daughter Mrs Ruby Burns in Cincinnati. Mrs Gilbert Hayes and daughter Anna Margaret spent the weekend in Corning with Mr Hayes who has been transferred there by the N Y C R. Mrs Roy Barnes is back at her home after an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Denzil Marteny in Parkersburg. Mrs Marteny is much improved following a recent surgical operation.
Noto Barsotti known as Shorty returns to the Ohio River town of Middleport after two decades abroad. He lived in Italy for 15 years and other European countries, previously ran a Second Ave fruit store, and plans to resume business in Pomeroy.
State Patrolman J. B. Grogan spoke on safety during a Central PTA gathering Monday night. He explained automobile driving regulations as part of the year long safety program emphasized by the association.
Mr and Mrs Arnold Dodson of Rutland Street announce the birth of their son. The family welcomes the new arrival and shares the happy news with relatives and friends.
Meigs County agent and officials outline how farmers may qualify for Agricultural Conservation Program payments. Using a typical farm example, they explain total soil depleting allotments, wheat and general payments, and the role of soil building practices with unit-based allowances.
Mrs Martha F Rhodes aged 50 died at her Apple Grove home Sunday. She is survived by her husband David P Rhodes and five children including Marie Friend of Millwood West Virginia Lucy Friend of Pittsburgh Iris Rhodes and Henry and Charles Layne of Pittsburgh. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2:00 PM at Apple Grove with burial in Letart Cemetery.
A hot house on the Johnson farm near Plants burned after a hot water furnace exploded destroying glass and cabbage plants. Mrs Helen Johnson had just left moments before. The farm is run by her son Thryron Johnson.
Mrs Henry Melagan has returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs R E Wilson in Canton. Several families including Sargent and Grim guests were hosted around the area with visits in Sistersville Pomeroy Huntington and Columbus. Mrs Edson Hawk ill. Mrs Bobo and baby Gary visited Chapper family. Ladies Aid met with Mrs Margaret Grim. Brady Cowan Jamestown visited Cowan family.
Scientists cannot explain where corn originated as it cannot distribute its seeds naturally and has never been found in a wild state.
Pomeroy residents share greetings and travel updates as families visit from Columbus Newell and Huntington. A social gathering marks a birthday at the Tracy home and Duw veterans attend a funeral. Local volunteers plan a Daughters of Ruth meeting at Simpson M E Church with Eva Simms and Eva Waterman hosting.
A garbled PTA meeting record notes a committee update and guest list including names like Gordes Maret and Mapes M. W. It mentions an instrument and a plan to prevent a pregnancy and references a regular monthly PTA session held on a Menday, with several unclear terms and attendees.
Large audiences attend revival services at Hiland Lane Arena Church led by Rev Bilix Sons with Captain oa son as featured speaker in a series of meetings.
On March 14 1907 Athens faced its worst flood with multiple fatalities including those who died while aiding others. Among the dead was Charles F Beards father of Meigs County Sheriff George R Beards. Sheriff Beards treasured a Carnegie Medal for Bravery awarded in his father name.
Scout troop 40 of Middleport held an investiture ceremony at Heath M E Church basement during its weekly meeting. New initiates were James Miller James Reed and John Barker. Scoutmaster R E McKay assisted by Senior Patrol Leader Willard McMaster and the troop starts a sales campaign selling polishing cloths to fund equipment and camping expenses.
Dress rehearsal for the Treasure Island dance recital by pupils of Mrs. Margaret Riley Kloes is at the High School Auditorium tonight. Elaborate costumes and scenery were designed by Kloes who has trained the dancers for several weeks in songs pantomimes and dance routines for their first formal appearance this season Wednesday evening. The Bazooka Band with Jack and Jean Abrey James Egner and Billy Diles plus other specialties will highlight the program including You're a Sweetheart and Wish I'd Been Born a Boy sung by Charlene Neil.
POMEROY The Meigs Chapter DAV with A M Howard National Re employment Office will visit Pomeroy to register all unemployed veterans of Meigs County. Howard will be at the city hall from 10 am to 4 pm Thursday March 17. Veterans should provide enlistment and discharge dates disability degree and social security number.
Evangeline Chapter OES plans a Wednesday practice for members and a Thursday night initiation for three candidates at the Masonic Temple in Middleport.
Marvin Ried, held in Meigs County Jail on auto theft charges in Detroit, was moved to Chillicothe to appear before the U S Commissioner. Federal authorities took him into custody. Mike Yocabucci also was taken into custody by county officers and held for return to the Ohio Hospital for the Insane at Gallipolis.
Dr. Edwards' Olive Tablets claim to improve appearance by easing constipation. The advertisement notes J. F. M. Edwards treated many women with results, touts a vegetable compound, and says tablets help pale or sallow skin. On sale at druggists 15¢ 30¢ and 60¢.
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