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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1934
Page
2
POMEROY March 29 Political quietude in a brisk election year region raises questions. The Meigs County commissioner race is expected to bring fireworks with multiple candidates likely to seek the Republican nomination. Only W A Compton faces a term expiry this year while A B Bingham and Arthur Beegie have two years remaining.
Claiming no operations or injections are needed this home remedy from Emerald O promises rapid healing of old sores and swelling. It enables normal activity while improving circulation and reducing swelling with instant perceived relief.
The article hints at party rivals courting a strong future candidate as trends look favorable. It suggests last minute announcements by candidates from both major parties as the situation develops. In Racine the Sunshine Class of the Methodist Church met at Mrs. George Osborn’s home with a small gathering and a program of music readings and recitations ending with refreshments. Lawrence Reese, 36, nephew of Mrs. John Carraham of Racine, died in East Liverpool after an influenza bout. He leaves two brothers, his father and mother, while another brother had died years earlier. Funeral plans are expected to draw relatives from the area.
On Good Friday a continuous service will be held at the Racine Methodist Episcopal Church from 10 AM to 4 PM. Each church society will lead one hour of the service. Evangelist Rev Joseph Lewis of Wilmore Kentucky will assist Rev E C Hardin at Sunday night services.
Ruth Drake and Frances Michael drove to Middleport on Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Booth relocated to Racine for work. Elmer Schreiber and family from Wilson Pennsylvania visited in the BE B Parker home on Sunday afternoon.
Revival meetings are in progress in Snowville under the direction of Reverend Cassidy formerly of the Chester Circuit and Reverend Scoville of Missouri. Both are able speakers.
Pomeroy personals list Mrs. C. E. Gillilan hosting Mrs. John Lyndon and son Earl in Easter weekend plans. Mentions visits by Mrs. M. R. Custer returning from Parkersburg, and several trips involving Mrs. Alex Downie and C. E. W. Downie to Columbus, Maggie West Virginia, and Charleston. Barbara Elberfeld returns from Goucher College for spring break and attends Katherine Cornell’s Hartman performance in Columbus before returning to Pomeroy. Arthur Probst and two daughters from Cincinnati arrive to spend Easter with Mrs. Glenroy Ewing.
Miss Bertha Bailey hosted a 6 o clock dinner at Forest Run for Carl Weese Mrs J B Carleton Emma Duckworth and Rachel Miller. Anna Karr Columbus spent the weekend in Syracuse. Adeline Gorby visiting with son and daughter in law Guy and Mrs. Gorby. Mrs W White recovering from illness. A EB Williams and daughter Helen Grace of Columbus visited here. Mrs Van Johnson Lillian Moore and Vera West visited Parkersburg Thursday. Blanche Fleming returned from a week in Parkersburg. Mrs Carl Weese returned from Holzer Hospital Gallipolis for observation.
A screen picture fitting the Easter season will be shown Friday evening at the school auditorium as part of the regular Friday evening entertainments.
Funeral services for Loren Quillin former Syracuse resident who lived at Bald Knob at death were conducted Sunday at the Syracuse Presbyterian Church with Reverend Smith of Gallipolis and Reverend George Orler of Middleport officiating.
Miss Margaret McElhinny visits Columbus with Miss Evelyn Jones who attends a business college there. They plan to return to Middleport tonight and Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Jones. Albert Gordon and children in Charleston with Mrs. Gordon recovering from an operation. Loyal Berean Class meets at Church of Christ with 50 attendees. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Edmundson of Athens visit A. E. White in Middleport. Jean White improves at McMillan Hospital in Charleston. Mrs. Will Foss to return to Gallipolis for an appendicitis operation. Mrs. Jess Johnston returns to Columbus then to Middleport for Easter. Meigs Temple 163 Pythian Sisters to be inspected by Kitty Church of Athens. Mrs. Dave Owens returns from Dayton with son-in-law and daughter J C Goodrich. they stay until after Easter.
The Middleport Sunrise Service at First Baptist Church will feature a pageant titled The Triumph of Love. The cast includes James and John, their mother Salome, and Roman soldiers among others. Actors listed: Lawrence Faulkner Clarence Clark Jr Arnold Bennett Clara Mae Hamilton Lois Diles Mary Wylie Lettie Fugate Phyllis Diles Cora Dell Scines and Edward Lewis.
The Meigs County Chapter annual reunion at the Presbyterian Church attracted 26 members. W. E. Melvin was elected president and Nancy Reed chosen secretary for the coming year. Dr E W Chubb urged a plea for education in the interest of peace.
Miss Amy Lee, renowned pianist, will present a recital in Pomeroy under the Music clubs of Middleport and Pomeroy. The program mirrors her New York City performance and will be at Peace Evangelical Church on April 10. She plans two more recitals after April, making a four recital series.
Mrs Hvan Genheimer and son Kenneth visited her parents Mr and Mrs Vernon Greenler of Harrisonville Tuesday. Caton Will and family of Pomeroy attended the Quarterly Meeting and dined with Mr and Mrs W D Thoma. Rev J E Harwood of Huntington Ind Rev and Mrs Lawrence Norris and children and Mrs Will of Texas attended and were dinner guests of H H Genheimer and Evan Genheimer. Mrs Emma Smith called on Mr and Mrs Emnett Mayhew of Harrisonville Wednesday. Everett Howett and family of Canada were guests of Mr and Mrs Jack Howett on Sunday.
At Middleport High School assembly on Wednesday letters were awarded to members of the Yellow Jacket basketball team.
The Rev. B. Gideon of Norwood will preach at the Church of God in Syracuse tonight at 7 30 o clock. The service is scheduled to begin at that time.
Miss Cora Mae Joa chim hosted a Tuesday bridge gathering at her Main Street residence. Miss Maxine Campbell won high score with Miss Florence Smith taking second prize.
Pomeroy leaders of the Boy Scout financial drive will convene Monday at 6 PM at Peace Evangelical Church for campaign planning. An organizing meeting and dinner are set for Tuesday at 6 PM at the American Legion Hall in Middleport for check-up and coordination.
Middleport notes rehearsals for Raising Money in Bangville sponsored by the PTA with 14 cast members. The play will be staged soon in the gymnasium, per association president Mrs. William Bradford. Other briefs mention moves and visits in Langsville Letart Falla and Rutland areas.
Recent rainfall has refilled cisterns in the district after a period of near dryness. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Newell of Rock Springs visited relatives here. Mrs. Paul Bohrum of Sciotoville attended her father Loren Quillen’s funeral in Syracuse. their son Frank from Columbus also joined.
The Holiday Ladies Aid Society met with Mrs Maud Tubbs for a quilting day and potluck lunch served by the hostess. The society plans another gathering today with Mrs Clare Levacy.
Revival services begin Sunday night in Lottridge with Amy and Violet Snyder performing special music. Edward Burnam of Morning Star preached at the U B Church last Sunday with musical numbers by Pearl Saddier and Ava Hamer of Wellaton, assisted by Rev and Mrs D Vause Snyder. The group then visited John Gaston’s home for a potluck dinner before attending Asbury Chapel where Miss Saddler led the pulpit.
Local report notes no marriage licenses issued since Tuesday, March 20 as spring business activity shows no effect. Reverend Bert O Connor to preach at MBE Church April second Sunday at 1 oclock AM. Dr Foster district superintendent to preach Friday evening April 13. Elmer Schreiber and family from Wi s on Pa visited with sister Mrs Clarde Lawrence. Reverend Clary conducting Passion Week services at Silversville. Miss Corrine Wilford from Portland opens a beauty parlor at Ravenswood. Mrs Pearl White moved from Holzer Hospital to home near Long Bottom by ambulance.
Rachel Armstrong files for divorce alimony and child custody in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Ohio Cause No. 15826. Defendant Armstrong must answer by March 27, 1934. Woolley and Rowland represent the plaintiff.
A large crowd attended The Rock an Easter play by the Rutland Dramatic Club at the Methodist Church Sunday night. The cast also performed at Bethel and Racine and will tour Syracuse Wellston and Nelsonville around Easter. Director Mrs Avis Bogardus assistant Virginia Nelle Pond and Bernard Higley oversaw makeup. The Rutland Christian Church schedules two weeks of revival services starting April 1 led by Rev. O W Williams of McArthur.
An archival note lists Pierce’s Clinic Buffalo New tablets 90 cents liquid 1.00 Ling erie hear liquid 1.58 with a marketing line We Do Our Part.
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