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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1934
Page
2
Pomeroy council members debated adopting Gallipolis style city manager government. J W Schlaegel cited Gallipolis debt free status and ample operating funds. Discussion touched on a municipal water plant, financing plans, and proposals to sell the current plant at appraisal.
Councilmen discuss tapping the Miremen’s Indemnity Fund to buy a new fire truck. The dead fund has no clear use, and legal changes shield firefighters under state compensation. Fire Chief Dana R. Roush cites about 3200 in the fund. A proposed bond issue to access funds faced limits of 15 miles, requiring voter approval at the next general election. Clerk Faris notes a percent draw from the county auditor for interest and expenses. resolution passes as the sole action.
Reverend George H. Scoville leads a revival at the Downington M. E. Church in Meigs County. The program reports 88 conversions and 77 new church members, noting Scoville once served the Downington circuit twenty years ago and later ministered in Missouri.
Mrs. Vinnie Woode hosted the Sewing Club at her Reedsville home on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ida Kibble, Paul Kibble, and two children spent Saturday in Parkersburg with Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Milloan. Mrs. Belle Rice visited in Tuppers Plain with Mrs. Carrie Bahr. A number of friends gathered at Mrs. E. E. Powell's home Tuesday evening for a birthday anniversary. Edward Coleman and daughter from Parkersburg were here with relatives Sunday. Reverend and Mrs. Bert O'Connor attended a funeral at Long Bottom Wednesday for Mrs. George Gattenby. Mrs. Callie Cowdery visited her ill brother Leslie Parker at New Hope Tuesday.
Meigs County Red Cross reports veterans in the Cincinnati Veterans Administration Office at 1015 Vine Street will be examined for Civilian Conservation Corps enrollment. Applicants encouraged to contact the Cincinnati office or leave names at the Meigs County Red Cross. Three enrollments planned in seven months. first in April, second in July, third in October.
Rev Graham Walker concluded two weeks of evangelistic meetings at the Church of Christ in Middleport. He plans to move to Parkersburg then Wheeling for further services. Attendees filled the halls with 176 women at the Sunday March 1 service and 110 men at the March 16 session, with 43 new members added to the church roll.
Middleport church reports 18 classes at the Bible School of the Church of Christ with 367 total attendees. Leading classes include Clyde French 88, Dell Martin 25, H B Curd 13, F J Garden 45, H J Hysell 41, George Russell 61. two consecutive Sundays topped 300. Also, Middleport Pythian Sisters Lodge reinstated with Luella Brown as chief.
Revival services start Easter Sunday at the Christian Church with Rev. O W Williams in charge. Services will continue for two weeks at Rutland.
Mrs Guy Reynolds with Mrs Dwight Frost hosted the Loyal Pals Class at her Middleport residence Monday evening. St Patrick's Day decorations set the festive scene as games and contests provided entertainment followed by light refreshments.
Mrs Charles Walburn Mrs Dwight Frost and Pearl Graves joined Mrs Graves in Huntington West Virginia where Mrs August Miller lay ill prior to her funeral held Monday at 2 pm Royal relatives returned home after services.
The county relief office will supply garden seed and land to unemployed under the FERA subsistence gardening program directed by Henry Corradini. Last year agencies like Feeney-Bennett Post and the Red Cross helped with seeds. Participants must register, note available land, and may offer others land for gardens. seeds and supplies are not deducted from relief payments and garden produce belongs to the gardener. Beginning April, garden funding requests must be included in monthly relief budgets. seeds are not for farmers who sell produce.
Hemlock Grove reports a largely attended Grange meeting led by new officers. Delbert Welker and Clarence Priode were noted for reinstatement and degree work. Community talent included violin solos by Margaret Jean Story and a piano piece by Betty Story. An April 7 Easter supper is planned with four members to receive degree work.
Mr and Mrs C W Stansbury of Huntington arrived Monday to visit Dr W E Stansbury and family on Grant Street. Mr and Mrs Earl Andrews, after a weekend visit here, returned to Columbus with Mrs Hattie Reeves. George Sauders is seriously ill at Gravel Hill. Mrs Howard Willems returned home on Pearl Street after a Columbus trip. Mrs James Stevens hosted a Friday evening party on South Third Avenue with J Patrick. high score went to Mrs John Russell, second to Mrs Lee Rucheili, consolation to Mrs Claude Daret, guest prize to Mrs Eben Bowen.
JOPPA The Joppa Ladies Aid Society presented a quilt to Mrs. Ida Pugh whose home was recently destroyed by fire. Mrs. Ross Blake is seriously ill. Several residents visited relatives in nearby towns including Mrs. T. F. Dye at Rishville. Various family movements and visits are logged with multiple names and places across the Joppa area. In Pomeroy, Class basketball tournament games were held at Pomeroy High School with Freshmen A defeating Junior A by 11 to 10 and Senior A beating Sophomore A 8 to 6.
Ervin Waugh was found guilty by Mayor Shumway of Syracuse on charges of intoxication and using obscene language in the presence of females. He was fined and costs totaling 64.40 and committed to the county jail until paid.
Rev. Robert Howes of Pataskala will speak at the Middleport Presbyterian Church next Saturday and Sunday. He will deliver a 10:30 AM sermon Sunday morning and preach at the usual Sunday evening service. He is a candidate for pastor and is said to be well recommended.
In Gallipolis the probate court has appointed J Howard Neal of this city as the executor of the estate of Mrs. Linnie Bush. The appointment forms part of the administration of her affairs following her death.
Mr and Mrs Thor Bradbury hosted a birthday gathering for their daughter Mildred at their home on Monday night. Jacob Scott was in serious condition last week from a nasal hemorrhage at No 5 Mine. Mr and Mrs Shannon Russell are recovering from illnesses.
Middleport residents note Arthur Boice longtime Hobson shop employee marked his seventieth birthday Sunday with an unexpected visit from Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Roush and their children bringing a large angel food cake. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Craig also gave a fruit basket and friends sent well wishes.
A garage owned by Ward Windon beside his home on the Pomeroy-Athens Road near Rock Springs burned around noon Monday. An automobile inside was removed unharmed. The Pomeroy Fire Department responded and Windon could not determine a cause.
Rutland high school operetta delayed from this week to Thursday and Friday of next week after the death of Mr. Chapman’s mother.
The revival at Fairview United Brethren Church in Tuppers Plains will run through this week and extend to next Sunday with nightly programs by the Wellston Gospel Team drawing large crowds.
An operetta featuring many old time favorites will be presented by high school students Friday night March 30 in the high school auditorium. Elementary pupils are preparing additional features for the program.
Middleport Presbyterian Church women hosted a St Patrick themed tea at Mrs Downing s home with about 120 guests. Notable attendees impersonated public figures and celebrities while Mrs Roscoe Fowler sang. the event was part of a series of vanishing teas with green decor and refreshments.
Letart Falls residents report on the O B S meet held Saturday night. Henry Sayre has accepted a role with the towboat on the Ohio River after resigning from Apple Millwood West Virginia.
The Booster Class of E Church met Monday at the church. Mrs. Oscar Roede entertained contract bridge at her Kerr's Run home. Mrs. Edith Lohse spent the weekend with friends Mrs. A. O. Tracy, Mr. Otho Tracy, and Mrs. Athens who went to Columbus. Probate court ceased.
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