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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1936

Page

3

Health Topic at Middleport PTA Meeting Forms Band Booster Club

Health was the talk at the Middleport High School auditorium PTA meeting. A Band Boosters Club was organized with officers President Mrs Virgil Edwards Vice President Rev F I Gardner secretary Mrs Cecil Root treasurer Paul Smart. The first booster meeting is set for Monday night March 23 at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. C L Brooks from the Board of Education pledged support for band needs.

Middleport Parent-Teacher Association Middleport High School Paul Smart PTA Dan L. Farmer Virgil Edwards F. I. Gardner Cecil Root Yuditorium C. L. Brooks Board of Education

Amateur Contest to Be Staged Monday in Racine

An amateur entertainment contest will be held Monday night at the Racine High School Auditorium starting at 8. Prizes will be offered for dancing singing fiddling and band imitations. Applications are available from Howard Taylor at Racine High School. The Kessinger brothers will perform as a special feature.

Racine Racine High School Howard Taylor Kessinger Brothers

Mother of Middleport Men Dies Monday

Mrs. John Matthews aged 80 died Monday evening at her Poca West Virginia home from a cerebral hemorrhage. She is survived by two sons and three daughters, FE Matthews and James Matthews living in Middleport. The funeral was held in Poca at 10 o clock this morning with burial in the Matthews family grounds near Charleston. Mr and Mrs F B Matthews and family and James Matthews attended.

Middleport John Matthews Poca W. Va FE. Matthews James Matthews Matthews Charleston F. FB. Matthews

Mrs. Winifrede Skidmore Improves at Cleveland State Hospital

Mrs. Winifrede Skidmore, long employed in the hospital office, has been critically ill but is now improving at the Cleveland State Hospital. The report came through Mrs. Frank Vroman in Middleport.

Middleport Frank Vroman Winifrede Skidmore Cleveand State Hospital Skidmore

Middleport Social Notes Include Horden Family Visit

Middleport locals report Mr and Mrs L D Horden and children visiting Mr and Mrs R H Horden and family at 8 Fourth Ave. They returned to Girard Sunday while Mrs Horden stays in Pt Pleasant W V with her mother who is critically ill.

L. D. Horden J. H. Grate GS. C. Reynolds Columbus Vesta Swinehart Cuyahoga Falls G. F. Reynolds Stanley Knab Cincinnati Gus Knab Beech St John Lambert Rio Grande College Dickerson W. Va Milton White Nona Stain H. 8 Root Ohnson Harry Durst Pearl St Gene Harris The Boy Scouts 8Nd Ave

Flood Signs Seen Along Ohio River at Pomeroy

Local residents monitor rising river levels on Main Street as Ohio River flood predictions hinge on conditions from Racine dam to Pittsburgh. Kanawh a River rises Tuesday and Pittsburgh reports flood stage. Merchants stay alert to potential need for action.

Pomeroy Main St Ohio River Racine Pittsburgh Kanawha River

Rites Thursday for Harrisonville Resident Orville Forrest

Orville Elmer Forrest age 78 died Monday at his home in Harrisonville He is survived by his wife and one son Leroy Forrest of Enid Oklahoma The funeral will be Thursday at 2 pm in the Harrisonville Presbyterian Church Rev Harley Bolton of Rutland will officiate Burial will be in Wells Cemetery Also Meigs County Women’s Republican Club meeting announced for Saturday at 1 30 pm at the K P Hall with a program social hour and refreshments

Salem Center Byron Davis Don Davis Athens Agah Long Columbus Helen Davis Harrisonville Orville Elmer Forrest Leroy Forrest Enid Oklo Presbyterian Church Harley Bolton Rutland Wells Cemetery

Mrs Henry Wolfe Dies At Home Near Racine

Mrs Henry Wolfe age 62 died Monday at her home near Racine. She is survived by her husband one daughter Mrs Joe Proffitt of Racine two step children Mrs Fay Smith of Columbus and Robert Wolfe of Racine one grandson one brother Clyde Norris Letart four sisters Mrs Homer Lloyd Canton Mrs Earl Winters Rio Grande Mrs William Flannery Columbus and Mrs Dennie Hill Seth W Va Funeral was held at 2 o'clock this afternoon from the Dorcas U B Church with burial in a nearby cemetery.

Racine Henry Wolfe Here Joe Proffitt Fay Smith Columbus Robert Wolfe Clyde Norris Letart Homer Lloyd Canton Earl Winters Rio Grande William Flannery Dennie Hill Seth W. Va Dorcas U. B

Loyal Pals Hold St Patrick Day Social in Rutland

Loyal Pals Class met at the home of Miss Larah Siden stricker in Rutland on Monday evening. Nine members attended with St Patrick's Day decorations and refreshments. The group plans to meet again in April with Miss Mildred Hawley and Mrs. Cecil Bolin. Mrs. Dee Ward travels to Lusby Maryland to arrange packing and shipment of goods back to Middleport after redecorating a flat in the Odenbaugh building on West Second Avenue.

Middleport Larah Sidenstricker Nina Russell Rutland Mildred Hawley Cecil Bolin Dee Ward Lusby

Pomeroy Church Group Socials and Scout Meeting News

Members of the JOF Class of Simpson M E Church met at Mrs Ed Smith Wehe Terrace with Mrs Emil Ball assisting. Upcoming visit at Mrs Edith Mallory and Miss Marion Ebersbach Mulberry Ave. Willis Schalege left for Flint Mich after a week with John Schlaegel home. A General Tire Co. meeting took Lincoln Hill attendees to Columbus. R E Tracy visited in Spring Ave. Boy Scout Troop 49 met Tuesday evening at Bethany ME Church.

Simpson M. E. Church Ed Smith Wehe Terrace Emil Ball Edith Mallory Marion Ebersbach Mulberry Ave Willis Schalege Flint Mich John Schlaege W. Main J. T

Mansfield Missionary Speaks at Plains Church

Rev. John Cochrane of Mansfield Ohio was guest minister at the Church of the Nazarene The Plains on Tuesday night. He is touring the district to promote foreign missions and will soon depart with his wife and two children for Buenos Aires Argentina to engage in missionary work. He is retiring as pastor of the Mansfield Nazarene Church.

Chauncey John Cochrane Mansfield Ohio Church of the Nazarene the Plains Cochrane Buenos Aires Argentine South America the Nazarene Church

Masters Host Bridge Club at The Plains

Mr and Mrs Harry V Masters entertained the bridge club at their The Plains home. Three tables played with high score to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bjornstad and second to Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott. Guests included Mr and Mrs Phillip Peterson and members Mr and Mrs Herbert Spitzer Mr and Mrs Edgar Bannow Mr and Mrs Herman Humphrey.

Chauncey Harry V. Masters the Plains Lloyd Bjornstad Floyd Linscott Phillip Peterson Herbert Spitzer Edgar Bannow

Mines Idle in District Report with Few Working Mines

Chauncey Mine No 25 Poston No 6 and Hocking along with 15 other mines were idle Wednesday. Only seven mines appeared on the working list: No 15 No 107 No 255 No 219 Ohio No 1 Carbondale and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Poston Hocking Ohio Carbondale Black Diamond

Busy centenarian visits son in The Plains region

Mrs. Robert King visits her son Job King in The Plains while living near Canaanville. In her nineties, she remains active in body and mind during this family visit.

Chauncey Robert King Canaanville Job King Plains

Stalder Couple Announce Birth of Son Robert Lee

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Stalder announce the birth of a nine and one half pound son named Robert Lee at their home in The Plains on Monday March 16. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Stalder of The Plains and Mr. and Mrs. George Kleinliebiel of Nelsonville Route 2.

Chauncey Clarence E. Stalder Robert Lee the Plains William Stalder George Kleninbriel Nelsonville

Young Republicans Meet at IOOF Hall This Thursday

The Young Republican Club will hold a meeting Thursday evening at the IOOF Hall. President Charles Calkins announced a program for the session and refreshments will be served.

Pickett Family Returns From 54 Day Florida Tour

Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Pickett and their son arrived home Sunday after a 54 day tour of Florida visiting many points of interest, according to Mr. Pickett.

Pomeroy H. B. Pickett and Son Florida

Sunday School Bingo Party At Federated Church

Pomeroy Geenroy Ewing hosted a bingo gathering for the Federated Church Sunday School class on Tuesday evening. About 30 boys and girls attended, enjoyed games, and were served refreshments at the close.

Pomeroy—Geenroy Ewing Federated Church

Double Birthday Celebration At Phillips Home

A double birthday observance was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abner Phillips on May Avenue. The occasion honored the anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips with a dinner prepared by their daughter-in-law Wilma Phillips and sister-in-law Edna Davis. Present were Pearl and Denzill Phillips and family, Lester Loren Wilma Juanita Paul Richard and Gordon Lee, plus Harry Phillips.

Chauncey Abner Phillips Paul Richard Gordon Lee Harry Phillips Mrs

Week End Guests at Chauncey Home

Mr and Mrs William C Channell hosted visitors at their The Plains residence over the weekend. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Glenn Channell Mr Dale Channell Miss Lillian Ayers and Mr Dow Nelson all from Mansfield Ohio and The Plains respectively.

Chauncey William C. Channell the Plains Glenn Channell Dale Channell Lillian Ayers Mansfield Ohio Dow Nelson The Plains

Chauncey Personal News And Local Visits

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Ray Oliver and daughter Ruth of The Plains spent the last weekend with relatives at Lottridge. Mrs Florence Brinniger and children of Willoughby Ohio visiting Chauncey sister Mrs Mabel Howard went to The Plains to visit another sister Mrs Bertha Lee. They visited last week with aunt Mrs William Ryan near Chauncey. Mrs C N Sanders and Mrs C E Sanders of Millfield were in Columbus Saturday. Gilbert Love of Chauncey, moved to Mercy Hospital Columbus with double pneumonia, is reported improved.

Ray Oliver Ruth the Plains Lottridge Florence Brinniger Willoughby Chauncey Mabel Howard Bertha Lee William Ryan C. N. Sanders C. E. Sanders Millfield

Mrs Clara Phillips Is Admitted For Major Surgery

Mrs Clara Phillips of Chauncey was taken to Mercy Hospital in Columbus on Tuesday for a major operation. She is accompanied by her husband Abner Phillips and her sister Mrs Edna Davis.

Chauncey Clara Phillips Mercy Hospital Columbus Abner Phillips Edna Davis

Martha Bible Class Plans Friday Church Meeting

Members of the Martha Bible Class at Millfield Church of Christ will gather Friday night at the church for their monthly business and social meeting.

Chauncey Martha Bible Class Millfield Church of Christ

Marital Applications and Granted Pairings Listed

The record notes two marriage applications involving William Malone 21 of Glouster son of Charlies Malone with Dorothy Reinehart 21 of Trimble daughter of Ed ward Reinehart and Halbert A. Lowther 26 of Belpre son of Edward J. Lowther with Sylvia J. Wyatt 18 of Athens daughter of Jasper Thomas Wyatt. A separate grant covers Webby Wewlon 52 of Nelsonville and Mary Betts 32 of Nelsonville Route 2.

William Malone Glouster Charlies Malone Dorothy Reinehart Trimbie Edward Reinehart Halbert A. Lowther Belpre Edward J. Lowther Sylvia J. Wyatt Athens Jasper Thomas Wyatt Webby Wewlon Nelsonville Mary Betts

Two New Members Signed By Glouster Kiwanis Club

Glouster Kiwanis approved Bernard Sadosky and Matthew Dawson for membership at a noon meeting at the Hotel Gordon. The group welcomed an invitation to Marietta Kiwanis birthday party and ladies night on April 3. They pledged support to the NYA swimming pool project and donated 10 to the pool fund. The railroad protest against the Sanitary District project was noted, with earlier New York Central support reported. A new business standards committee was named. The next meeting is at Hotel Gordon with a March 31 night meeting at M F E Church. Glouster area attendees included Ramona Bradley and Pauline Goodin from New Lexington.

Glouster Bernard Sadosky Matthew Dawson Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon Marietta Kiwanis Club Wakefield Hotel NYA New York Central Railroad New York Cenars Corning L. F E. Richardson

Glouster Pythian Sisters Call Meeting for Initiation

Members of Glouster Temple No 560 Pythian Sisters are asked to attend a regular meeting Thursday night at the K of P hall. Staff and team members are urged to be present for an initiation. Luncheon will be served at the close.

Glouster Glouster Temple K. of P Luneh

Salem church notices and community events in brief

Regular preaching by Rev. Larason and 37 in Sunday School. Funeral services for Mrs. Jocie Young Mourn at Salem Church. Relatives attended Mr. George Fraser’s funeral in Beaumont. Local residents visited and neighbors hosted guests. Mine closure sparks job search. Epworth League Bible studies end with plan on The Life of Jesus. Various visits, illnesses, and birthdays noted with a potluck gathering for Helen Grace’s birthday.

Salem Larason Jocie Young Mourn Salem Church Huff Mourn Hamley Run George Fraser Beaumont Alah Neal Ellis McDonald Jacqueline Verity Floyd Wilkes C. BE. Burt West Brandenburg Elwood Buck Roe Rorick Fred Turner Athens Blanch Prindle Coshocton John Rose Jess Sanborn Dolores Farson Theodore Lohse Howard McDonald George McDonald Lower Plains Mary McNeal Alec Perry Bob Swyers Helen Grace Eleanor Betty Six Blanch Ella Richardson Kathern Horn Lucille Barnhart Josephine Coppers Edith Pollard

Mooseheart rep to attend Glouster Lodge meeting

A Mooseheart representative will be present at Glouster Lodge No. 1197 tonight for a regular meeting. Important business will be considered and all members are urged to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Glouster Mooseheart Glouster Lodge Loyal Order of Moose

Shade High postpones class play Whitlin due to weather

The Shade High School junior class has postponed the presentation of its class play Whitlin until March 26 and 27 because of inclement weather. The play was originally set for Thursday and Friday of this week.

SHADE Shade High School Whitlin

Oakdale PTA Meeting Tonight to Include Band Entertainment

Oakdale PTA gathers at the Oakdale school building this evening at 7 30 o clock. The Midway Band will provide entertainment and refreshments will be served.

Oakdale PTA Midway

Auxiliary to Meet at Legion Hall Thursday Night

Regular American Legion Auxiliary meeting set for Thursday at 7 PM in the American Legion Hall. After the meeting bingo will be played and refreshments served.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall

Evangelistic services planned at Hollister Church

In Hollister Adj W W Hinshaw and Mr and Mrs Fred Reif of the Athens Salvation Army unit will lead evangelistic services at United Brethren Church Thursday at 7 30 pm with Salvation Army workers. A special music program is planned and the public is invited. In Glouster Mrs H C Angle was honored with a postcard shower by the Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ for her 80th birthday. She is a charter member of the class.

Hollister United Brethren Church of Adj Glouster H. C. Angle Loyal Women's Class Church of Christ Angle

Rob erts hostess for Royal Gleaners class at Urbancrest

Mrs. Mary E. Roberts hosted the Royal Gleaners Class of the Church of Christ at her Urbancrest home. After the business session led by Donna McCance, 15 attendees enjoyed games and popcorn balls with candy.

Glouster Mary E. Roberts Gleaners Church of Christ Urbancrest Donna McCance

Funeral services for Edward McGee in Athens

Funeral services for Edward McGee, who died Monday night at Sheltering Arms Hospital from injuries received in Mine 267, Hunterdon, will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the Church of Christ. Rev. David P. Morris presides. burial follows in Maplewood Cemetery. Smoke bombs guide planes to Croydon Field airport amid mist.

Glouster Edward McGee Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Hunterdon Church of Christ David P. Morris Maplewood

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