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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1934

Page

2

Plantz Estate Taken Into County Courts for Order of Settlement

The Plantz estate case moves from probate to common pleas court in Pomeroy. Probate Judge G A McCullough’s alleged beneficiary status triggers the shift as Fred W. Crow seeks court guidance on asset distribution, taxes, real estate, and bank stock among interested parties.

Pomeroy Wyatt G. Plants Common Pleas Court Clerk of Courts Office G. A. McCullough Planta Fred W. Crow Amotg C. EB. Gillilan First City Bank Chattanooga

Local residents travel and visit in Columbiana area

Mre H E Thomas and daughter motor to Colaumbue and plan to visit Mre Theodore Wilson and Mre Mary Craig. T A May leaves on a three day business trip to Cincinnati and Columbus. Mre May, ill since Saturday, shows improvement. Mre Ida Kent of Columbus visits Mrs Elta Mary on North Second Avenue. Mre Frank Vormen entertains the one hundred club on Walnut Street. Mr and Mrs Don Bromberg of Charleston visit cousins the Harley family at Bryan Place. Hubert Taylor ill since Saturday at home on South Third Avenue.

H. E. Thomas Dan McNaughton Colaumbue Theodore Wilson Craig Viettor Huntington T. A. May Cincinnati Columbus May Elta North Second Avenue Frank Vromen Walnut Street Don Bromberg Charleston Harley Bryan Place Paul Smart Hubert Taylor South Third Avenue

Oblinger Funeral Services Held for Wiliam Oblinager

Relatives gathered for the funeral of William Oblinager in Middleport. Attendees from Akron included Mrs. V. EB. McCartney and Mrs. J. B. Miner, and Lew Oblinger. Columbus was represented by Mrs. John Eed Christian Oblinger and others. Gallipolis and Gallia area names also appeared among mourners.

Oblinger Middleport Wiliam Oblinager V. EB. McCartney J. B. Miner Luther Nichols Lew Oblinger Akron John Eed Christian Oblinger John Lasy Mies Kale Barbara Oblinger Columbus Mgr R. Foster Gallipolis McCartney Merc. Misner Nichols Clara Murre

Death of O G King of Fioreme Kentucky

O G King, son of Fev and Mrs Frank King, formerly of Syracuse, has died in Fioreme Kentucky. King was recently informed of his father’s passing.

Kestocky Syracuse O G King Fioreme Fev Frank King

Langsville News Notes Brief Local Updates

Langsville notes report visits and illnesses. Ferry Chase and family from Cincinnati visit Mr and Mrs J E Chase. Mrs F A Miller recovers from pneumonia. Leland Miller returns home from Chicago and Columbus. Mrs L B Enteminger and daughter Mary go to Hebron. Mrs Anna Miller to return from Iowa Aurora Columbus Hebron with relatives. Mr and Mrs J A Sweeney of Toledo visit Mrs Sweeney's parents. Mrs Bib Bono ill and recovering. Dale Wright visits her parents in Wetlaton. Rev LeWie Wil to preach at Langeville Church April 11 at 11 a.m.

Langsville — Ferry Chase Cincinnati Mr. Chase J. E. Chase F. A. Miller L. Knapp H. EB. Snewstricker Leland Miller Robert McKnight Chicago Columbus L. BE. Enteminger Mary LeWie Wil Langeville Church

Drama Pomeroy to be staged by Rutland club

The Rutland Dramatic Club presents a dramatization of Peter's discipleship at First Methodist Church Rutland Sunday at 7 30 p m. The same cast performs at Asbury M E Syracuse March 27 and at Nelsonville Methodist April 4. Lead roles include Simon Gaylord L Bogartus Adina Thelma Bremmers Deborah Bernice Winn Ucal Lawrence Calvin Mary of Magdena Helen Parrett.

Pomeroy Peter Rutland Dramatic Club Firet Methodist Church Rutland Racine Asbury M. E Syracuse Nelsonville Methodist Church Simon Gaylord L. Bogartus Adina Thelma Bremmers Deborah Bernice Winn Ucal Lawrence Calvin Mary of

Operetta Impresses Chester Audience in School Event

The Chester School upper grades presented an operetta Thursday to a largely attended and entertained audience. The Bisletein family occupied the M. E. B. Ridenour property at Lake Saunders, Columbus. Mrs. Charlies Woode went to Morrisonville by the death of her father L. VanBibber. Charles Warner been ill. Hetty Warner visited Huntington with Alice Conroy for the weekend.

Chester G A. W Bisletein M. EB. Ridenour Lake Saunders Columbus C A. Fou Charlies Woode Morrisonville L. VanBibber Charles Warner Hetty Warner Huntington Alice Conroy

Move Post Office Mre Ethel Arbaugh Heebarge at Mall Service

TUPPERS PLAINs The post office has moved from the Mc Phereon property to the Hostotter Building Mr Ethel Arbaugh entertained with a waffle supper at the home of Mr and Mrs L L Keller Thursday evening Mr and Mrs G Kim and son attended church at Middleport Sunday Mr and Mrs Chester Albers and children Wheeling spent the end of the week with Mrs Albers mother Mrs Vivian Moffman Mr and Mrs Elias Springer and two children were at Canaanville Sunday with Mrs Springer Mrs Lassie Shirtey

Ethel Arbaugh Heebarge Tuppers McPhereon Hostotter Ethel Arbaugh Ll. L. Keller G. Kim Middleport Chester Albers Wheeling Mre Albers Mere Vivian Moffman Elias Springer Canaanville Mre Springer Lassie Shirtey

Local Residents Change Homes and Visits Across Pine Grove

Fred Wilson occupies the Charles Babcock home at Pine Grove and rents the Walker farm car there Ted Wilson reoccupies the house vacated by the Wilsons Wilma Ammons Baid Keobs spent the weekend with Maxine Bailey Mr and Mrs Ernest Warner Pomeroy spent the end of the week here Ruby Bailey and two children visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Leren Quillen at Bald Knobs

Notre Dame student visits Middleport before Texas move

George Taylor and his mother Sara Taylor visited Middleport with Mr and Mrs C B Erwin. They then traveled to Columbus to meet his father George Taylor Sr. The pair will continue to Texas where the son will enroll in a school for boys.

Middleport George Taylor Notre Dame Prep Indiana Sara Taylor C. B. Erwin Columbus Texas

Pomeroy Suit Settled Out of Court in Estate Back Wages Case

Lydia Nuby filed suit in common pleas against Hart Stanbery as executor of John Rankin estate claiming back wages. The case was settled out of court per clerk of court entry, but no settlement record exists.

Pomeroy Lydia Nuby Common Pleas Hart Stanbery John Rankin

Middleport Gets Personnel for New State Store

Pomeroy is county seat but Middleport supplies key staff for the new state store. John A. Kerr will supervise and J. Waller Waddell will be cashier. Both men are from Middleport. Report says the store will open soon.

Middleport Pomeroy John A. Kerr J. Waller Waddell

Pomeroy Girl Scouts Hold Easter Basket Project

The Pomeroy Girl Scouts met Tuesday at the scout house to continue making Easter baskets to be sold. Bobbie Warner improved slightly after illness. Mrs. M. R. Custer of Parkersburg visited the Ashworths on Butternut Avenue. George Massar remains ill at home. Mrs. Poe Bradbury of Gallipolis, head of the Eighth District American Legion Auxiliary, was guest at the Legion Hall meeting.

Scout House Bobbie Warner Robert Warner M. R. Custer Parkersburg W. Va Elmer Ashworth Butternut Avenue George Massar Clarence Massar Poe Bradbury Gallipolis Eighth District American Legion Auxiliary Wis Legion Hall

Probate Revisions in Local Estates and Administrations

On application of creditor Thomas Duffey the inventory and appraisement of Mina Webster's estate were set aside. A new appraisal and inventory were ordered with Edward Epple A A Masear and E P Duerr named as appraisers. John Lyle's estate exempt from inheritance tax. Henrietta Kibbie estate final account approved and administratrix Katie Kibbie discharged. Lewis W Thomson appointed administrator of George Bponagel with bond of 1500.

Katie L. Kibbie Lewis W. Thomason George Bponagel

Claude V. Jones Sues for Estate Claim in Commons Pleas

Claude V. Jones files suit in common pleas court claiming 453 is due for care and pursing Val Jones, deceased, from Feb 6 1933 to July 6 1933 under an oral contract. Webster as administrator de bonis non with will annexed of Val Jones, defendant, allegedly did not allow the bill and the action follows.

Claude V. Jones Davis Pomeroy Common Pleas

Rural Health Project to Continue in Meigs Districts

Meigs County and other districts will keep the rural sanitation program with CWA labor indefinitely. Officials had planned an April 1 end but decided to extend after reviewing the health benefits to the public.

Meigs County Pomeroy

Sermon, Guests and Funeral Mark Bunker Hill Notes

The Rev Lawrence Norris delivered a Sunday morning sermon in Bunker Hill. Guests included Andrew Davis and family from Syracuse, Albert Baer and family from Forest Run, Dena Eppie and M A Eppie and families, and Walter Shreibier and children. Father Eugene Dunn visited Joe Wells. Many district residents attended William Duret’s funeral at Pomeroy.

Bunker Hill Lawrence Norris Andrew Davis Syracuse Albert Baer Forest Run Dena Eppie M. A. Eppie Walter Shreibier Ball Run Victor Genheime Eugene Dunn Joe Wells

Sermon for Young People in Middleport

Rev. R. D. Wood of Ironton will deliver a special sermon for young people Friday evening at the First Baptist Church in Middleport. He will also occupy the pulpit at the Ironton church Sunday.

Middleport First Baptist Church R. D. Wood Ironton Baptist Church

Literary Club Meeting in Middleport Hears Readings

Members of the Literary Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. C W Clark on South Third Avenue. Speakers included Mrs D H Daniela Mrs P Dutton and Mrs F A Mean. The next meeting is set for April 4 with Mrs Elizabeth Hartinger.

Literary Club Middleport C W. Clark South Third Avenue D. H. Daniela P. Dutton F. A. Mean Elizabeth Hartinger

Burial of Mrs Mary Hayman at Hill Cemetery

The body of Mrs Mary Hayman was brought here today and buried in Hill Cemetery. A former Middleport resident, she died in Uniontown Penna.

Middleport Mary Hayman Hill Cemetery Hayman Uniontown Penna

Obituary and Local Notices From Zaleski Area

Deaths and visits in Zaleski and nearby towns include Mrs. Thelma Hamilton’s passing prompting Ira Diles to travel to Jackson. Measles cases rise. multiple residents visit Athens and Chillicothe. Camp Vinton staff and families visit local residents. a daughter was born to William and his wife recently.

Frank Davies Rites Held at Albany Baptist Church

Funeral services for Frank Davies Sr. were conducted at the Albany Baptist Church on Monday afternoon with attendees from out of town including Hadley Ely and Or land Ely of Mineral, Irving Davies of Middleport, Wilber Dean of Chester, Emma and Janette Jones of New Marshfield, Ansi Davis and H A Reeder of Athens, Dick Brooks and Dick Cooley of Logan. Frank Dowler returned to his son Howard Dower’s home after wintering with relatives in Columbus. Mrs. Howard Dow er hosted a fifth birthday party for Doris Jean Dowler with guests Dora Ann Hawk Donna Jean West Mary Alice Wingo Rosemary and Alice Collins and Dorie Jean Dowler. hostesses included Helen Dowler and Betty Hudnell.

Hebbardsville Frank Davies Albany Baptist Church Hadley Ely Orland Ely Mineral Irwin Davies Middleport Wilber Dean Chester Emma Jones Janette Jones New Marshfield Ansi Davis Allendale H. A. Reeder Athens Dick Brooks Mary Alice Wingo Rosemary Alice Collins Dorie Jean Dowler Helen Dowler Betty Hudnell

Meeting of County Grangers Saturday in Troy

Athens County Pomona Grange reported a well attended session in Coolville with 115 present and 80 guests from other Granges. Troy Grange plans a regular meeting next Saturday with a short program and carnival discussion.

Troy Coolville Athens County Pomona Grange Troy Grange Congregational Ladies Aid Gertrude Barth John Archer Guynville Jesse Minard Down Hocking Harold McBride Mise Ruth McBride Athene R. M. Daugherty Marcella Davis Harry Runion Porterfield R. J. Runion Carl Y Again L. M. Walden Pittsburgh Mies Lure Mae Barr Evans Dermott Michigan Barres

Hebbardsville Club To Meet Next Monday

The Happy Seven Club gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. King for a social evening with popcorn balls. Members present included Betty Hudwell, Helen Dowler, Dorothy Erwin, Irene McPherson, Margaret Carsey, Annabelle Webb, Marie Webb, and Mary King. The next meeting is planned for Monday, March 2 at Dorothy Erwin’s home.

Local Students Enter Spelling Contest At Jobs Friday

Local pupil Clyde Sorrell aged seven is the sole participant from Orbiston in the county spelling contest. Mr and Mrs Clarence Banfield hosted a Sunday dinner for their youngest son Clarence Jr other local guests included Mrs Ed Mack and family from Redtown and Esther McKee with children from Buchtel. Clifford Banfield and his son visited Murray City on Tuesday with his parents.

Orbiston Clyde Sorrell Clarence Banfield Clarence, Jr Ed Mack Redtown Esther McKee Buchtel William Halliday Opal Bricker Murray City Clifford Banfield Chauncey

Reedsville Child Dies Four Day Old Daughter of Pickens

Funeral services for Alice Virginia Pickens aged four days were held at the family home with burial in Reedsville Cemetery. Five siblings survive as mourners.

Reedsville Alice Virginia Harry Pickens

Jerry Goodson Celebrates Fifth Birthday in Chauncey

Jerry Goodson celebrated his fifth birthday Tuesday with a family dinner at the Ellie Avenue home of his parents Mr and Mrs Theron Goodson Chauncey. Grandmother Mrs Edward Minister baked the cake. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Edward Minister Elbert Minister Mrs Eleanor Minister Mr and Mrs Charlies Minister and daughter Sally Lou and Mr and Mrs Theron Goodson and their sons Rufus and Jerry.

Chauncey Jerry Goodson Theron Goodson Ellie Avenue Jerry Edward Minister Edward Elbert Mies Eleanor Charlies Sally Lou Theron Goodgon Rufus

Fire Threat Baffles Martins Home Early Wednesday

A fire at the home of Mr and Mrs John Martin near CHAUNCEY was believed to have started from a defective flue in the kitchen. Miners on their way to work notified the authorities and the blaze was extinguished before significant damage occurred.

Chauncey John Martin

Mary McLain Funeral Held at Zaleski

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Mclain were held Sunday at the M E Church in Zaleski with Rev Frederick Rice of Wellston officiating and Fred Lee Tom of Athens singing. Burial followed at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Attending family and friends included Mr and Mrs W Hm Jewett Mr and Mrs B J Scott Mr and Mrs Clark Wilame Mr and Mrs Dent Scott Mr and Mrs Ever McKibben and son Vance Mrs Roy Jones and son Bob by Mrs Lily Daft Mrs A H Reeder and son Frank and Miss Frances Carmen from Athens. Other attendees were Mr Norma Roush John Cheshire from Lancaster and Mrs Jessie Morecraft of Toledo Iowa.

Ever McKibben Vance Roy Jones Bobby Lily Daft A. H. Reeder Frank Frances Carmen Athens Norma Roush John Cheshire Lancaster Jessie Morecraft Toledo Iowa

Rare Gardenia With Sixteen Large Blooms Displayed

Mrs. B. F. Goodson of Chauncey shows a gardenia plant at her Main Street home. The rare species has produced sixteen large fragrant blooms and numerous buds awaiting opening, with flowers described as unusually beautiful.

Chauncey B. F. Goodson Main Street

Many Attend Rites For James Russell

Funeral services for James Russell aged 39 son of Mr and Mrs Isaiah Russell of Chauncey were held Tuesday at 2 PM from Millfield M E Church with Rev Martin officiating. Survivors include wife Florence and five children and the service was largely attended.

Chauncey James Russell Isaiah Russell Poston Mine No. 6 Millfield Millfield M. E Martin Pentecostal Church Pauline Humphrey Dorothy Howard Bertha Simpson Hill Top Florence Russell Hoisington Greens Run

O. O. F. Lodge Plans Friday Session

Work in the second degree will be exemplified Friday night at 7:30 o'clock when Sereno Loige No. 479 1.0.O.F. meets at the temple on Washington Street. Several visitors will be present, and refreshments will be served.

O. F Sereno Loige O.F Temple Washington Street

Chauncey-Dover High to Stage An Old Spanish Custom

Chauncey Dover High School Music Department led by Mrs. Ralph Brown will present the operetta An Old Spanish Custom in the school auditorium. The tentative date is April 5 at 8 p m with a main cast including Kathryn Darling Evelyn Barnes Beatrice Thorne and Charles Sweeney Jr. A 530 member chorus will accompany a diverse cast in Irish Chinese and Spanish costumes with additional masked riders and a wooden soldier and maids chorus. Rehearsals are underway and both matinee and night showings are planned.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover High School Ralph Brown Kathryn Darling Evelyn Barnes Beatrice Thorne Virginia MacQuade Stanley Darling Wilford Millington Marie Tatrona Delena Pyle Wilhelmina Day

District Personals From Chauncey And Nearby Areas

Mrs. Oole Jackson of Chauncey remains seriously ill at home on Jacobs Avenue. John Martin is reported seriously ill at his home in The Plains. He is Isabelle Coe's brother, residing near Chauncey. Visitors include Mrs. Alton Hope and daughter Barbara of near Athens and Miss Martin of Marietta. Isabelle Coe and Mrs. Lettie Hints near Chauncey hosted Hannah Hibbard’s visit. Hibbard has been seriously ill in Sand Ridge. Mr and Mrs Patrick Blancer returned to Columbus after visiting Chauncey and Millfield relatives.

Chauncey Oole Jackson Jacobs Avenue John Martin Plains Isabelle Coe Alton Hope Barbara Athens Martin Marietta Mia Lettie Hints Peter Rankin James Rankin Hannah Hibbard Hibbard Sand Ridge Patrick Blancer Columbus Chauncey and Millfield

Chauncey Church of Christ Revival Services Closing

Baptism services for revival converts will be held at Chauncey Church of Christ at 7 o clock. Music will be provided by the local church choir.

Chauncey Church of Christ

The Plains High School Club Exhibit Impresses Seniors

The 3 mics Club of The Plains High, with Miss Morse of University, spoke to the senior club about an exhibit of work from all parts. Ethel Merry leads the group, Dorothy Groseman plans a program, and more economics workers are sought for students. About 55 people attend daily. Weather prompts room closure. Mr and Mrs Kaj visited Gallipolis and relatives. Mrs Abe Rankin and Mrs Bescoe Wilson were among guests.

the Plains Miss Morse University Ethel Merry Studen Dorothy Groseman Y. C. Kajdren Gallipolis

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