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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1939

Page

3

Pomeroy Chamber hears experts on agriculture and locker plants

More than 80 members and guests attended the Pomeroy Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Hotel Martin. Ohio State University professors L E Kunkle and C G McBride spoke on livestock development and year round locker plant operations with moving pictures.

Pomeroy The Chamber of Commerce McBride George Lasher Agricultural Committee Kunkle Roy Smith Frank Stone Columbus Edison Hobstetter M. D. Hartley Opera House Second St Wesley Green Meigs County Green Ohio State University

Funeral services for George Joachim planned in Rock Springs

Funeral services for the late George Joachim of Rock Springs will be held Thursday afternoon at two o'clock at the Rock Springs Church. Rev. Ward Radford of Pleasantville will officiate. Burial will be in Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy George Joachim Rock Springs Ward Radford Pleasantville Beech Grove Cemetery

Racine Mayor Fines Two Men in Court

Ernest Carnahan of Racine was fined five dollars and costs for disturbing the peace in mayor's court Tuesday. Raymond Hartley, also of Racine, was fined one hundred dollars and costs for carrying a concealed weapon.

Pomeroy Ernest Carnahan Racine Raymond Hartley

Reedsville A junior garden club organized at home of Fay Pickens

A junior garden club formed in Reedsville at the home of leader Miss Fay Pickens on a Saturday afternoon. Officers elected include Ellen Louise Sisson as vice president Fay Miller as secretary Frances Miller as treasurer Ruth Anne Williams as recreational leader Doris Barnett as news reporter and Maxine Pickens as member. Other members listed are Grace Pickens Betty Bailey Fern Hamilton and Mary Helen Buckley.

Reedsville Fay Pickens Ellen Louise Sisson Fay Miller Frances Miller Ruth Anne Williams Doris Barnett Maxine Pickens Grace Pickens Betty Bailey Fern Hamilton Mary Helen Buckley

The Message of the Master study course at Asbury Church

A Thursday study course on the life of Christ titled The Message of the Master is taught by Rev. L D Phipps at Asbury M E Church using pictures and charts with scriptural references. Easter is set as the climactic focus of the course.

Syracuse Christ Asbury M. E L. D. Phipps David Flanagan Athens A. L. Flanagan Marvin Roberts Bellefontaine Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Grace Weese C. B. Weese Robert Roush Dan River Asbury M. E. Church Florence Fields Akron John W. Fields Irving Karr Eleanor Karr Cincinnati Patricia Ann Karr Adams- Williamson First Presbyterian Church Parkersburg Adams Karr Robert Roberts Pomeroy Ira Fleming John McBride William McBride Carleton Cemetery Syracuse A. B Charles Taylor Frank Capehart Margaret Swearingen

Prison Movie Event At Middleport School

Middleport students in grades and high school attended an Ohio Penitentiary themed film show in the school auditorium. A former inmate lectured and described prisoner made articles displayed before the screening.

Middleport Ohio Penitentiary

Clean Sewers Cleaned Ahead of Spring Rains

MIDDLEPORT street department crews began spring cleaning by clearing manholes and sewers citywide in preparation for expected rains. Workers in all districts swept out debris and ensured drainage was ready for the season.

Middleport

Vendol touted by coal loader for relief from constipation

Andrew H Kolons a Chauncey resident and coal loader for Sunday Creek Coal Co says Vendol and Vendol laxative tablets relieved years of constipation. He details improved sleep appetite and digestion and urges others to try the remedy available at Athens Pharmacy Hickmans Nelsonville and other druggists.

Vendol Andrew H. Kolons Sunday Creek Coal Co Chauncey Athens N. Court St Hickman’s Nelsonville

Birthday Parties Highlight Middleport Social Notes

Twenty boys were invited to Charles Walburn’s home for his 10th birthday with Chinese checkers and games. John Fred Fultz and Mitt White won two awards. Martha Durst, aged 14, hosted a separate party with prizes for Ann Kelly Wanda Lee Thomas and Florence Clark.

Charles Walburn John Fred Fultz Mitt White Charles Marcella Charlene Janet Frost Billy Cheatham Bob Mills James Arnold James Whitlock Frank Talbott Edward French Harold Burk Billy John Fultz Tommy Fultz Don Becker Leon McMillin Robert Evans Gerald Anthony Buddy Devol Bob Te Martha Durst Ash St Martha Ann Kelly Wanda Lee Thomas Florence Clark Vernon Darst Cressa Webb Dorothy Clatworthy Wanda Darst Dorothy French Yvonne Graham Lois Ann Roush Marjorie Diles Jean Ann Young Miriam Kauff Jeanette Stewart Mary Rose Seines Patricia Devol Donna Maguire Elma Wilma Spears Dorothy Ashley Anna Glaze Ruth Taylor

Guild meets as Anna Wiley plans county youth convention

Miss Anna Margaret Wiley leads World Wide Guild sessions with Junior and Senior groups at her home to outline plans for entertaining Meigs and Gallia County youths visiting First Baptist Church during a week in March. Supper chaired by Mrs Roy Barnes served at Heath M E Church with Rev C W Graham and Mrs Graham as guests.

GUILD Anna Margaret Wiley World Wide Guild Meigs Gallia County First Baptist Church Roy Barnes Heath M. E C. W. Graham Graham Logan

Entertains at Bridge by Mrs J B Downing

Mrs J B Downing hosted her Contract Club Tuesday evening, entertaining members with bridge games and social time following a dinner hour.

Bridge J. B. Downing

Taylor Ridge Social Notes

Taylor Ridge notices detail visits and travels of local families and guests including Rev and Mrs Haapanen from Hancock Michigan touring Eastern Lutheran churches. Residents Geraldine Mulpas recovering from appendicitis with father Rolland Mulpas. several local visits to Columbus Jacksonville and Bishopville mentioned. A Manila earthquake line notes telegraph news reaching America before seismology stations.

Taylor Ridge Haapanen Hancock Mich Redtown Geraldine Mulpas White Cross Columbus Rolland Mulpas Blaine Chalfant Steubenville Chalfant P. B. Chalfant Manila America

Auxiliary bake sale to fund kitchen at Chambers Grocery

Miss Olivia Reed of Columbus visiting Miss Dorothy Sauer attended a chili supper at the Sauer home along with Misses Josephine Emmish and Jean Clark. The Auxiliary of the American Legion will sponsor a bake sale at Chambers Grocery on Saturday April 1 to support the kitchen fund. Mrs. C W Cooper is president.

Church of Christ Herman Ohlinger Don McMillin Lawrence Reed Charles Howard Mulford Howard Olivia Reed Columbus Dorothy Sauer Miss Sauer Josephine Emmish Jean Clark Pomeroy American Legion Fourth St Auxiliary Chambers Grocery C. W. Cooper

Local Notes Include Moves Visits and Funeral in Pomeroy Area

Mrs. Helen Batey and family move from near the corporation line in Pomeroy to the Chambers property on S Third. James Ward attends Shrine meeting in Charleston. Chicago visitors Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hayman visit relatives, with Mrs. Hayman remaining longer. Beavers return from Richmond Indiana with Clarence Howell. McCoy and Crosley plant employment noted. Ohio Fuel Gas Co. reps John McElroy and Don Barr visit. Funeral services for Mrs. T J Sharpley at Huntington attended by Harris and Duffy families from Pomeroy with interment in Sunset Memorial Cemetery Charleston.

James Ward Charleston Richard Hayman Chicago Roy Lansbury, Mill Sr Racine Hayman A. J. Beaver Richmond Ind R. O. Fowler Walter Harris Robert Harris Walter Burns Harris Majorie Harris Robert, Gordon Gene Harris Edward Duffy Pomeroy T. J. Sharpley Huntington Sunset Memorial Cemetery

Youth Rally Held at Church in Rutland

The Bradbury Bradford Rutland and Dexter Churches of Christ held a quarterly youth rally at Rutland on March 15. Speakers were J P Miller and Gene Wyatt. The banner was presented to Bradford youths, 46 attended, total attendance 165. Next rally set for Dexter Church in June.

Bradford Bradbury Rutland Dexter Churches of Christ J. P. Miller Gene Wyatt Middleport Dexter Miller Wyatt Wallace Russell Dexter Church

Girl and father injured in shotgun incident

In Reedsville a five year old boy shot his seven year old sister Leda and wounded their father Verde Smith at the family home. Leda died next day at St Joseph Hospital in Parkersburg. the mother had died earlier and was buried with the baby. The father has returned home.

Reedsville Junior Smith Leda Verde Smith St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Sam E. Wilson Reedsville Cemetery

George Will Dies at Home Of His Son

George Will age 81 died at his son Dayton Will’s home on Mulberry Avenue following a long illness. He left behind his wife and two sons Dayton of Pomeroy and Henson of Cuyahoga Falls, plus five sisters and three brothers. Funeral services are set for Thursday at Mt Hermon Church with burial in Mt Hermon Cemetery.

Texas Meigs County W. S. White Syracuse Albert Fahenle Middleport Florence Keener Ironton E. D. Will Lincoln Hill W. A Mike Will Mt. Hermon Church Sharp Mt. Hermon Cemetery

Pomeroy Girls Organize Candy Sale Prep and Meetups

Pomeroy Girl Scout Troop 3 met at Federated Church with leader Miss Edith Bowen. Guests Betty Mae Couch and June Sayre attended. Troop 2 organized a candy sale for Saturday March 25 at Simpson Memorial Church with leader Miss Frances Dye. Members and attendees listed.

Girl Scouts Pomeroy Girl Scouts Federated Church Edith Bowen Betty Mae ‘Couch June Sayre Pomeroy

Benefit sales set by Simpson M E Lend A Hand Society

Mrs Albert Young vice president announces rummage sale opening Friday and bake sale Saturday to aid the Simpson M E Lend A Hand Society. Also notes local visits and a divorce suit in common pleas court.

Albert Young Simpson M.E., Lend-A-Hand Society

Junior High Basketball Tournament Postponed

Middleport reports the junior high basketball tournament postponed due to illness of coach Marshall McCuen who is confined at home with influenza.

Middleport Marshall McCuen

Meigs County Receives $21 027 Surplus Goods Relief

The Meigs County Board of Commissioners received a report on the operation of the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation supplying relief goods valued at $21 027 88 for Meigs County during 1939. Goods included apples beans cabbage carrots celery wheat cereal and more totaling hundreds of thousands of pounds. County costs for gathering distribution and labor totaled $1 450 18 in cash plus $1 225 in estimated in kind labor and 676 hours of relief labor.

Pomeroy Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation Meigs County United States

Ivalyan Skating Club Hosts St Patrick Party At Tuppers Plains

The Ivalyan Skating Club held a St Patrick celebration at the Tuppers Plains Skating Rink Friday night March 17 with 45 members present. Nine new members were welcomed eight from Belpre and one from Athens. Prizes were awarded to Fae Swartz Lloyd Dean Harold Watson and Thomas Smith. Next club night March 24 features a kid party with gingham dresses for girls and overalls for boys.

Tuppers Plains St. Patricks Ivalyan Skating Club Belpre Athens Fae Swartz Lloyd Dean Harold Watson Thomas Smith

Lenten Service at Trinity Lutheran Church Tonight

Public invited to attend a special Lenten service at Trinity Lutheran Church this evening with Rev. Paul Frisch delivering the sermon.

Appointment to Liquor Store Is Withdrawn

Middleport reports the withdrawal of David O. Jenkins as a clerk at the State Liquor Store in Pomeroy. No clerk will be selected at this time, per the State Liquor Control Department.

Middleport David O. Jenkins Pomeroy State Liquor Control Department

Death services held for Oliver Dean at Carpenter Church

The late Oliver Dean died after a several days illness of pneumonia and was laid to rest this afternoon at two o'clock in Carpenter Church with interment at Dyesville Cemetery.

Pomeroy Oliver Dean Carpenter Church Dyesville

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Joachim News Notes of Vendul. Man Middleport Social Notes Taylor Ridge Social Notes Helen Batey Corporation Line Chambers S. Third Ray Manley George Will Pomeroy Social Notes Mary and Ann McCroba F.D.C Ruth Ann Bauer Freda Marie Parker Mary K. Vaughan Jeanette Young Mary and Ann McCroba Drew Webster Old Legion Hall Raymond Eiselstein Kimble Hite Foord Coombs Findley College John Hite West Main St George Parker Marion Radford John Senkus Senkus Jesse Pomeroy Personals A. D. Russell Carl Schaefer Marguerite Durst E. Main St Common Pleas Home Owners Loan Corporation May Florence Smith August V. Smith Kathryn Poindexter George Elmer Lewis Belva Lewis Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Poultryman Beaco F. J. Beasley Co Athens, O Meigs Co Clarksburg Washington Dayton New York Louisville Chillicoth Semple Greyhound TNION Union St Ohio Messenger Insurance Fred Martin Messenger Glumbus Mutual Life Insurance Ohio National Bank Athens Messenger Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company
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