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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1936

Page

3

Names Clash In County Democratic Committeeman Races

In Rock Springs and Chester South two pairs of candidates with identical given names compete for county Democrat Committeeman spots. The list shows many figures from Salem to Pomeroy and Middleport, with both single and multi-ward contests and several overlapping name pairs.

Central Committee 1Tephen M. Davis Salem Robert Coleman Herb Williams Olive J. A. Smith Morgan Triplett Portland Norman L. Klees Pomeroy A. L. B. Simms Long Bottom Wiliam W. Graham Jacob Musser Fast Rutland Ben Powell W. E. Matlack Tuppers Plains Clive Keybaugh Alfred J. E. Hoback Great River P. A. Weber Thomas L. Weber Chester South G. Clyde Wolfe Racine Thomas F. Dye Olivedale H. F. Bailey Chester North J. F. Simms Middleport Jourth Wesley F. Caster Dyesville Gladys Grueser Charles St

Racine News Notes Highlights Local Visits and Club Events

Racine reports Mrs. A J Schaefer and Joe traveled to Dayton with Schaefer staying two weeks visiting son in law Robert Carel. M E B Guild met for planning a chicken soup dinner March 18 and quilting evening. A St Patrick program is planned by Happy Hustlers class with appearances by Owen Watson and others at the High School Auditorium. Dr. A B Bingham seeks reelection to Meigs County Board of Commissioners amid petition filings by Republicans. traffic accidents mostly occur in towns and rural areas.

Racine A. J. Schaefer Joe Dayton Schaefer Andaughter Robert Carel M. EB. Guild Anex Annex E. Church New Matamoras Carrie Lopp Rank Lewis Athryn Muller Ambridge Fred Smith Sumer C. J. Easterday Carl Bitters Chilren Middleport Spet Pomeroy A. B. Bingham Meigs County

Old men jailed in Meigs County over weekend

Charles Keller, 74, was jailed Saturday by Rutland officers on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Tommy Taylor, 92, was arrested in Middleport on a charge of assault and battery for allegedly beating Eliza Moran. Taylor was brought to the county jail Sunday.

Pomeroy Meigs County Charles Keller Rutland Tommy Taylor Middleport Eliza Moran Taylor Rock Springs CCC Grindley Jessie Stillwagner Dana L. Tracy Ernest Wolf Walter Wolfe Sam Gibbs Syracuse Henry Hysell Same Hale Clarence Qualls Pete Mulford Sarah Qualls Roscoe C. Fowler Hank Young Leading Creek

Residents and visitors noted across Middleport area

Middleport residents and guests from Columbus Athens Huntington and Parkersburg were in town or visiting relatives from Friday to Sunday. Local hospitalizations include Virginia Stanley and Mrs LaRue. The United Christian Missionary Society meets at the Church of Christ this evening with Miss Etta Gaskill in charge.

E. C. Hardin M. E. Church Fultonham K. Wolfe Leesig M. Cross Florida Woody and Son Athens Walace Weaver Hillsboro Effie Gandee Brighton William Coe New Brighton Iela Bentz Dena Cleland Middleport W. R. Harris Gene Gordon Columbus Robert Harris Claire Minor Virginia Stanley Hudson St St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg W. Va James Root J. Hamer Sam California W G. Huddleston Memphis Tenn Homer Galbroner Raymond Riggs Minerva Childers Childers G. O. Reynolds Childers and Mr. Riggs Mrs. Riggs Mrs. Reynolds

Delegates Chosen for District Church Meet

The Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church selects delegates for the district meeting in Gallipolis on March 31 and April 1. Mrs. O. H. Stewart is first delegate and Mrs. Iva Brown is second. No alternates were named as members plan to attend. The meeting opens at 1 PM Tuesday March 31 with a Tuesday night session.

Middleport Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Gallipolis O. H. Stewart Iva Brown

New High Altitude Cabin Monoplane Reaches 300 MPH

A low wing cabin monoplane designed for high altitude flight achieves 300 miles per hour at 26 000 feet. The craft emphasizes speed and efficiency at altitude with advanced aerodynamics.

Wedding Held At Middleport Presbyterian Church

Miss Elizabeth Anderson and M. J. Edwards of Owosso were married at the Middleport Presbyterian Church in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. C. C. Bailey. A wedding dinner for nine relatives followed at Mary Jane Tea Room before the couple, now newlyweds, planned to settle in Owosso.

Mrs. Skidmore Ill in Cleveland Hospital

Mrs. Winifred Skidmore is seriously ill at Cleveland City Hospital with heart disease and other complications. She is confined to a room with a special nurse, and only the attending physician and nurse may enter. Miss Grace Skidmore of Charleston has been summoned to Cleveland.

Middleport Winifred Skidmore Cleveland City Hospital Frank Vroman Walnut St Vroman Skidmore

Road Likely Closed on Lincoln Hill, Muddy After Work

Street Commissioner A. H. Ebersbach says Lincoln Hill Road will probably close to traffic at all hours soon. The road has stayed open except during work and is muddy near the hill base after surface removal. The Sugar Run detour is in good condition.

Pomeroy Lincoln Hill A. H. Ebersbach Ebersbach Sugar Run

Death of Owen Jewett in Concordia Kansas

Relatives of Owen Jewett age 80 received word Sunday of his death in Concordia Kansas. He formerly resided here but moved west many years ago. He leaves one son Taylor Jewett with whom he lived in Concordia and one brother Levather of Sutton near Racine.

Racine Owen Jewett Concordia Kaw Jewett Taylor Jewett Levather Sutton

Meigs County Jail served 34 breakfasts after weekend intake

An unusual influx of prisoners overwhelmed Meigs County Jail over the weekend with 34 inmates fed Sunday morning. Arrestees include Clarence Spurrier, Donald Eblin, Henry Eblin, Willis West for intoxication, plus several others cited for intoxication or related charges.

Honor Frank Weaver With Birthday Party

A birthday party was held Friday night in honor of Frank Weaver aged 8 3 by members of the Order of Eastern Star. He received a potted plant as a gift. Attendees included Harry Sayre Gertrude Kay Kate Bell Wolf and many local residents.

Frank Weaver Order of Eastern Star Harry Sayre Gertrude Kay Kate Bell Wolf Arthur Beegle Joseph Beegle William Carnahan Curt Carnahan Ernest Wingett Emma Jividen Clark Jividen Emory Wolfe Jenny Rees Harold DeWolfe Alice Watson George Osborn

Chauncey Gilbert Love Taken to Mercy Hospital

Chauncey Gilbert Love was removed by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Columbus on Saturday night with double pneumonia. His wife Marie Morgan Love and mother Cynthia Karns accompanied him. his condition was listed as serious.

Chauncey Gilbert Love Mercy Hospital Columbus Marie Morgan Love Cynthia Karns

Chauncey pupils present colorful operetta On Midsummer's Day

Chauncey grade school pupils from the first five grades stage an operetta titled On Midsummer's Day at the high school auditorium on Wednesday night March 25. About 100 children perform in costumes by the Home Economics Department under Christine Mingus with Francia Fiske as the fairy queen.

Chauncey Christine Mingus Francia Fiske Mary C. Bricker Imelda Smith Christine Porter Catherine Courtney Evelyn Simms Isabel Smart Sarah Thomas Shirley Thomas Gladys Kineer Christine C. Brown

Chauncey Mine Among New Operations Reported

The Chauncey Chauncey Mine of Manhattan Coal Co operated only one day last week and was marked up for work today. Fourteen mines were reported for operation Monday including No. 9 No. 68 No. 107 No. 219 No. 267 Ohio No. 1 Poston No. 6 Chauncey N Y 25 Coon ville Kimberly Hocking Lick Run Carbondale and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Manhattan Coal Co Ohio Poston Chauncey N. Y Coonville Kimberly Hocking Lick Run Carbondale Black Diamond

Folding Wing Monoplane Built in England For Garage Storage

A rapid four seat monoplane is being manufactured in England with folding wings enabling storage in a small garage. The design aims for compact housing and quick setup for use.

Feingland Ita

Creomulsion Promise for Cough Relief Ad Claims Guaranteed Results

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as a fast acting remedy for coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation. It promises to reach inflamed membranes loosen germ laden phlegm and aid natural healing with a druggist guarantee and money back if no results from the first dose.

Chauncey Daughters Celebrate Multigenerational Event

In Coal Grove Ohio a party for Mr John Fletcher father of Mr Ben Mullins drew five generations to Chauncey home Mollie Meade 88 Nora Fletcher 7 Mrs Fletcher's daughter Mollie Mullins 49 Esther O Rourke 22 and Marilyn O Rourke 4 attended along with Chauncey visitors Harlan Mullins Walter O Rourke Marilyn Mingus Merle Mingus Also Logan report notes a county superintendents meeting in Columbus with J W Coleman from the city present and discussion of the foundation program impact on rural schools.

Chauncey John Fletcher Ben Mullins Coal Grove Ohio Mollie Meade Nora Fletcher Fletcher Mollie Mullins Mullins Esther O'Rourke O'Rourke Marilyn O'Rourke Logan Columbus J. W. Coleman

Bible Class Meeting Shifts to Simpkins Home

A postponed Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Simpkins on Mound Street Chauncey. The Loyal Woman's Class will convene Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Peter Rankin's Converse Street home with Mrs. Le H. Pendergrass leading.

Ing Friendship Bible Church of Christ Andrew Simpkins Mound St Loyal Woman's Peter Rankin Converse St le H. Pendergrass

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Democratic Virgil, Emmett Will Rockbridge P. A Opponents Dr. Edwards Harry Enright F. C. Enright Mark Virgie Major Martha LaRue Willy Ely McMillan Hospital Charleston W. A. Boso Ralph Boso Alex Boso R. C. McBride Elizabeth Anderson M. J. Edwards Michigan Soviet Russia STATE Federal the Security Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation L'Aiglon Chicago Teddy Tommy Bridges Tigers Sig Buchmayr Joe Beck
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