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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1939

Page

3

Middleport Youth To Go To Team Training Camp

Middleport youth head to a team training camp as the third annual Day of Achievement in Meigs County is set for Thursday at Sport Presbyterian Church. Speakers include Irma Voigt of Ohio University and Anne Biebrick of State University with sessions on fly stabilization in farming and homemaking satisfactions. The program aims to review last year and plan for improvements, under Miss Humphreys and the county homemaker council.

MERCY Meigs County Sport Presbyterian Irma E. Voigt Ohio Univ Anne Biebrick State University Humphreys Miss Humphreys

Pomeroy Daughters of Union Veterans Host Social Evening

Minnie Eiselstein and Viola Jones hosted the Daughters of Union Veterans in Pomeroy with a large turnout led by President Caddie Wickham. Plans include April 12 dinner for district men teachers at IOOF Hall and presenting a flag to Troop No. 1, Middleport Girl Scouts.

Pearl Reynolds Jennie Howell Elsie Hart Bertha Miller Clara Zier Eiselstein Jones

Otis Bradford Remains For Grandson's Rites

Otis Bradford Columbus stayed in Middleport after attending his grandson Allen Bradford's high school spring concert. He extended his visit due to the death of another grandson Robert Bradford whose funeral was held today. He was joined by daughter Edna Bradford and siblings Will Bradford and Mrs Dor Schaefer. Also visiting were Mrs Elizabeth Crowell and Frances Crowell of Wellston.

Middleport Otis Bradford Columbus Allen Bradford Robert Bradford Bradford Edna Bradford Columbus Wi!l Bradford Dor Schaefer Pomeroy

Southeastern Ohio Schoolmasters Club Meets in Pomeroy

Schoolmasters Club of 11 Southeastern Ohio counties will convene in Pomeroy on April 12 with J E White of Pomeroy High School presiding. Notables include E N Dietrich and Walton Bliss and 100 guests planned for an IOOF Hall banquet. Principal speaker is Dr Otto Mees of Capital University.

Pomeroy Ohio Southeastern Ohio J. E. White Pomeroy High School E. N. Dietrich Walton B. Bliss Ohio Educational Association IOOF Southeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association W. D. Darling Crooksville T. K. Owens Jackson George Carr Logan White Otto Mees Capital University At Columbus

Fire volunteers visit Ray McCallum in infirmary

Middleport volunteers from the Volunteer Fire Company visited Sunday with Ray McCallum who had been removed to the county infirmary recently.

Middleport Volunteer Fire Company Ray McCallum

Hybrid Corn Discussed by Meigs County Farmers

Meigs County farmers discuss hybrid corn in a spring meeting with reports of higher yields and less down corn on good soil, while some note disappointment on poor soil. Selection of adapted strains for 1939 is stressed, with varieties like Iowa 939 U S 65 U S 52 and S 31 recommended. county agent's office offers more information.

Meigs County Iowa U. S U.S. 52 U. S. 44 S. 31 U. S. 13

Middleport High Plans Publication of 1939 Yearbook

Middleport High School announces a 1939 yearbook with wine and white colors and a wine carnation flower. Senior Class officers and committees set motifs, with John Harley as class president and Margaret Stewart as editor. The project will include student photos, staff supervision by Charles Bing, and support from the Junior Class.

Middleport High School Middleport M.H.S John Harley Margaret McBride Ruth Garber Margaret Houdashelt Margaret Stewart Alice Louise Lama Donald Matthews Dorothy Darst Pauline Mitch Marcella Fraser Kathryn Rose Monahan Maxine Warren Bill Root James Ward Flower Ruth Entsminger Anna Lou Abrey Margaret Souders Warren Bennett Charles Bing Virginia Mayes Easter M. Ewing Dorothy N. Stewart Gene Harris Bertha Stevens Alice L. Lama

Middleport Social Notes Entreats Members and Guests

Miss Marie Richman entertained her contract club and two guests Mrs. Albert Miller and Mrs. Manning Webster at her Butter nut Ave home. High scores by Mrs. Alfred Elberfeld and Mrs. Cedric Clark. Initiation and pledges reported for Ohio Gamma Xi chapter Phi Delta Kappa. Plans for a district convention in Marietta this April noted.

Marie Richman Albert Miller Manning Webster Butternut Ave Alfred Elberfeld Cedric Clark Bichman Guy Carson Lamp Russell Louisville Russell Wayne Russell Fred Healey Columbus John Talbott Jean Duffy Logan Jeanette White Lisbon Ohio University Frank Knopp Charles Hamilton Thomas Longstaff Joan Hamilton Mark Brown Bridgeport W. Va H. A. Rothrock Paul Windon Paul Clifford Pomeroy Robert Haggerty Front St Ohio Gamma Xi Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity N. Second Ave Charles Rayburn Albert Coates William Barker Wayne Gibbons Charles Murray Curtis Jenkinson William Raines Olin Goodwin

Stars Forecast Conflicting March 29 Horoscope Effects

The forecast notes surprising growth opportunities and personal advancement along with obstacles tied to papers or writings. Caution against deception and loss. careful handling may yield progress and benefits for those born on the day, while a child may show clever ambition yet face frustration under improper methods.

Marriage License Issued to Flora Residents Alba Sinclair and Helen Van Nest

A probate court issued a marriage license on Monday to Alba Sinclair aged 24 and Helen Van Nest aged 19, both of Flora.

Pomeroy Alba Sinclair Flora Helen van Nest

Pomeroy Band Concert Set for March 30

Pomeroy announces an annual concert by Pomeroy Senior and Junior High School musicians on Thursday March 30 at the Junior High School Auditorium. The program features the High School Orchestra Junior Band Senior Band Woodwind Ensemble and Brass Quartet with solos by band members. Donkey Serenade from Firefly included. Nominal admission charged.

Pomeroy Willis Aleshire

License Plate Rush Nearing Deadline at Local Registrar

POMEROY Rush of auto owners who neglected to secure new licenses is due in the next three days at the deputy registrar of motor vehicles office. Deadline for 1938 39 plates is Friday midnight with no extension. By late Monday afternoon 1445 plates had been sold, about half the total, as Mrs Cora B Roberts and assistants kept noon hour and evening hours to handle the rush.

Awards Presented at St Paul Lutheran Church

Three members Wendle Roos Edward Stark and Pauline Clark received perfect attendance awards. Roos and Clark mark eight years of perfect attendance while Stark reaches three years.

Pomeroy St. Paul Lutheran Church Wendle Roos Edward Stark Pauline Clark Mr. Roos Miss Clark

Foreclosure suit filed by Buckeye Savings and Loan

The Buckeye Savings and Loan Company of Bellaire sues Rachel Elizabeth Mercer and Burr C Mercer and Vernon Lee Archer as Meigs County treasurer in common pleas court seeking 853.90. Mulford arrested in Middleport on disorderly conduct charges.

Pomeroy Buckeye Savings and Loan Company of Bellaire Common Pleas Rachel Elizabeth Mercer Burr C. Mercer Vernon Lee Archer Meigs County Mulford Middleport Stanley Pete

J C Talbott to Assume Pomeroy Motors Job

J Chappelle Talbott formerly with Russell Auto Sales has resigned and joined Pomeroy Motor Company as manager of the parts department. The Talbotts and their son John Wallace have moved from Russell apartment to the Walter Hayes property formerly occupied by the Wiley family.

Middleport J. Chappelle Talbott Russell Auto Sales Company Pomeroy Motor Company Talbott John Wallace Russell Walter Hayes L. R

Chorus rehearsal for Good Friday services set at church

The Women's Music Club holds an important rehearsal at the church tonight at 7 30 p m. Music for the union Good Friday services at the Church of Christ will be practiced.

Middleport Women’s Music Club Church of Christ

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