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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1937

Page

3

Eight Young People Escape Death in Pomeroy Crash

Eight high school age youths escaped serious injury after a late Saturday dance outing in Pomeroy. Russell, Stevens, Wolfe and Neutzling were bruised but unharmed as Russell lost control at Monkey Run, clipping a telephone pole, then driving into a building and over a parked car. Neutzling was thrown from the wreck, found in the street as ambulances rushed to the scene. The group had been traveling toward Middleport when the crash occurred near John Stace property and the old Tanch Room site.

Russell Stevens Wolfe Neutsing K. of P. Hall Pomeroy Middleport Monkey Run John Stace Jake Ament Neutzling

Public auction ordered for Athens County real estate parcels

The State of Ohio Athens County ComPlea Court orders sale of Catherine Keck and others property located at Ellis Ave Chauncey Ohio. Auction set with minimum bid two thirds of the appraised value. Item described as parcels 153 and 154 in Birge's Dover Town, with terms of sale including cash and bond. Sale published by Ross, Clerk, on 3 22 and subsequent Saturdays.

Keck Catherine M. Keck Brelock Athens Boas Birge Dover Ellis Ave Chauncey Ohio Arepiens Bayle Ape Kant Ross Ear

Auction of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

Ohio ex a Squire Supt of Banks offers for sale at public auction a series of parcels in Athens County Ohio and Trimble Village. The sale covers coal and mining rights, right of way for railroads, and various parcels with appraised values totaling 2 230 dollars. Cash in hand day of sale. B Gross deputy.

Osle State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Ohio Banks Bryson Lamter Company Abs Lowing Athens Oko Chaunce Biccond J. R. Sandstron Cmananne Trimble Bereptin Athens Coun Ohio New York Rural Railway Company J. R Prime Ohio Central Railroad Fairview Cotnates Glouster Athens Ay Jeuinie Ayless B. Gross

Easter Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Wedding Shower

Middleport residents hosted and visited over Easter with family in Welch, Zanesville, Columbus, Charleston, and Pomeroy. A wedding shower for Beulah Lee Smith announced May 30 with Nathaniel Harmon of Cleveland to wed. Guests came from Athens, Logan, Charleston, Pt Pleasant, and Pomeroy for the celebrations.

Beulah Lee Smith John Smith S&j Frank Knopp Miss Smith Charles Bing Knopp Nathaniel Harmon Cleveland Mary Evelyn Baker Athens Logan Charleston Pt. Pleasant Pomeroy

Pomeroy Social Notes Recap of Easter Visits and Illness

Pomeroy social items note Ernest Hite of Columbus spent Easter with his parents. Virginia Geoglein visited Columbus relatives. Mrs. Bernard Wysong ill in Columbus. Families including the Tracys, Martin, Campbell, Schmitt and Goodwins had Easter gatherings in Columbus or Pomeroy. Several residents are mentioned as seriously or critically ill, with others traveling or visiting relatives in nearby towns.

Pomeroy Ernest Hite Columbus Ea Hite W. Main Virginia Geoglein Roy Tracy Ruth Roy, Jr Frances Martin Gallipolis Bernard Wysong Tracy Martin Richard Campbell Ada Mae Lois Ann John Schmitt Dan Tracy Norma Goodwin Louise Saxter Ironton Emmett Tracy Dana Union Ave Daniels William Carman Rock Springs St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Charles Wildermuth Willard Emmet Tracy Harold Sisson Logan Anna Sisson BE. Main St Willis Davis Davis Minnie Davis Sarah Phillips Odetti Pierotty Lisci Buffalo N. Y R. C. West Gordon W. Va Lou Heller Wolf Pen A. C. Jones Bruno Casci

Kales Daly Dies in Clifton West Virginia

Kales Daly, 70, died Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs John Holman after long illness. He is survived by one son Fred. Funeral is expected Wednesday at 2 PM at the M E Church in Clifton West Virginia.

Racine—Kales Daly John Holman Daly

Detroit School Board Offers Adult Course on Consumer Buying

Detroit officials announce an adult course titled consumer buying to guide homekeepers in practical shopping and prudent household purchasing as part of the modern education program.

Detroit U.P

Knights Templars Attend Easter Service at Racine M E

Knights Templars attended Easter service at the Racine M E Church on Sunday. The event featured special music and a sermon from Rev. M. V. B. Stump.

Pomeroy—Knight Templars Racine M. E M. V. B. Stump

Many Throng Middleport Churches on Easter Sunday

Easter worship drew large crowds to Middleport churches for sunrise and morning services at First Baptist First Presbyterian and Church of Christ. Families gathered for breakfast after services and Easter dinners at various homes with relatives from Pomeroy Logan Columbus and Cleveland.

Middleport First Baptist Church First Presbyterian Church Church of Christ Ama Alfred Elberfeld Mary Elizabeth Frances Pomeroy Elberfeld

Fire destroys brooder house and threatens nearby poultry

A brooder house at the W A Compton farm near Langsville burned Saturday night and nearby chicken houses were saved by the Pomeroy Fire Department. Firemen reported several scores of chickens burned. another brooder house was saved as the truck arrived and extinguished the blaze with chemical equipment.

Pomeroy W.A. Compton Langsville

Burfords Buy Ella Harry Property Adjoining Masonic Temple

Lewis Burford and Mrs. Burford purchase the Ella Harry property beside the Masonic Temple on Second Street and will take possession when current occupants leave. Part of the home to be used for Mrs. Burford beauty shop, formerly in the LaSalle Hotel.

Middleport Lewis Burford Ella Harry Masonic Temple

Coeds at Pennsylvania State College Share Living Costs

Thirty four dormitory girls at Pennsylvania State College in State College Pa report an average weekly living expense of 5.25 dollars. They reside in two cooperative dormitories on campus.

H. C. L. State College U.P Pennsylvania State College

Easter Dinner At Alfred Hall Draws Local Crowd

Alfred Grange Hall hosted a community Easter dinner with an afternoon program by local children. The event drew residents including Will Carr and family visiting from Pomeroy and others like Van Meter, Guthrie, and Pierce relations. Several local households reported visits and greetings across the day.

Alfred Alfred Grange Hall Will Carr Clarence Henderson Pomeroy Fred van Meter van Meter Dorothy Pierce Coolville Sarah Estella Findling James Vanmeter Burlingham Lester Vanmeter Clyde Colbern Pratts Fork

Athens farmer touts Vendol health benefits

Mr. Gervis Mansfield of a 50 acre Athens farm reports Vendol improves digestion, eliminates constipation, reduces stomach pain and heartburn, relieves dizziness and body pains, and aids sleep. He endorses Vendol and recommends visiting Athens Pharmacy for details. Vendol sold by Hickman’s Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists.

Gervis Mansfield Route 1 Athens Mansfield Hickman Phcy Nelsonville

Racine Social Notes Share Weekend Visits and Easter Tr ips

Racine social column lists weekend visits and Easter vacations. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carvel Virginia June Dayton. Leo Curtis Midland Pa and Henry Curtis Springfield. H H Hall Springfield. Carrie Lott Pittsburgh. Don Matthewson Phyllis. Dewey Smith Dayton. Dick Henderson Coolville. Lelia Van Meter Morning Star. Lester Bailey Cynthia Holter Ivan Holter Morning Star. Alice Ewing Alvin Norris Pomeroy. Rev Schaaf Mt Hermon. Lawrence Holter Athens. Miss Ellen Holter ill at Rebecca Cottrill. Mary Bolin three children Cleveland. Henry Durst Luella Pomroy. Isabel Stahl Margaret Peterman Pittsburgh. Clyde Cross Earl Columbus. A B Cross Friday with Jennie Ide Davies Pomeroy. Clara Laughlin Smith's Ferry visit.

Racine Robert Carvel Virginia June Dayton Carrie Lott Howard Harris Billy Ivan Holter Morning Star Alice Ewing Alvin Norris Pomeroy Schaaf Mt. Hermon Lawrence Holter Athens Ellen Holter Rebecca Cottrill Mary Bolin Cleveland Joe Beegle Henry Durst Luella Isabel Stahl Margaret Peterman Pittsburgh Joe Petrel Clyde Cross Earl Columbus A. B. Cross Jennie Ide Davies Value St Clara Laughlin Smith's Ferry

Robison birth announced at March twenty third

Mr. and Mrs. Clan Robison announce the birth of a son on March 23. Mrs Robison was formerly Nina Fullrod of Alfred. Ray Jeffers on the Bearwallow ridge works on G E Coens farm. Laure Burton and daughter Phyllis spent the weekend with Mrs Dele Perry. Mr and Mrs Joe Howard of Lancaster attended the funeral of Ambrose Kinnon at the Catholic Church Monday. Mr Kinnon died at the Wingett home last Thursday where the Wingett family cared for him. Mr and Mrs J H Rogers and two daughters and grandsons Billy and Jimmie Knight visited Mrs Rogee. Mrs D P Mohler Gun-

Clan Robison Ray Wingett Wingett J. H. Rogers Billy Jimmie Knight Rogeee D. P. Mohler

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