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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1939

Page

3

Pastors Meet To Consider Vital Problem In Meigs County

County leaders from Meigs gather at Federated Church with the Ministerial Association and Agricultural Extension Service to discuss social economic and spiritual factors shaping a better community. Wesley S Green surveys land use and church support, urging cooperation to improve health education and independence.

Pomeroy Meigs County Federated Church Ministerial Association Agricultural Extension Service Wesley S. Green Green D. G. Holman Orange Township

Restaurant to Close Sunday on Mother's Day

Middleport proprietor Guy Carson of Headquarters announces it will close starting at midnight Saturday May 14 and stay shut until early Monday morning.

Middleport Guy Carson Headquarters Carson’s Restaurant

Appeal in Opera House Case Raises Rehearing Motion

A motion for a rehearing in the appeal of John Lyons seeks review after State Fire Marshal Ray R. Gill revoked a permit related to the old opera house. Probate Judge E. W. Peoples is involved as Ervin, for Lyons, argues the probate judge lacked jurisdiction by granting a 30 day period before ruling and aims to carry the case to common pleas court on error.

Pomeroy John Lyons Ray R. Gill E. W. Peoples Gar Ervin Lyons Common Pleas Court

Birth Announced and Local Social Notes in Middleport

Mr and Mrs Roy Dunn of Bradbury announce the birth of a daughter their first child. Mrs Dunn formerly Miss Nellie Scott. Mrs Maxine Irwin, 15, was rushed to McMillan Hospital early Thursday with sudden illness, accompanied by her father A E Irwin. Mr and Mrs B F Fultz Sr move today to the Ward apartment on N Second Ave. Charles Robert Sisson, grandson of Leo Sisson, celebrated his sixth birthday during a visit to his grandmother in Middleport. Various locals travel to Rio Grande for the Eisteddfod while Danny Sagen, Gallipolis, presides over a vocal solo. Jitterbug Club hosted by Betty Jo Roush Betty Becker and Maxine Bennett. Katty Wampus Club hosted by June Pratt. Mrs R C McBride and Mrs James Souders in Charleston for hospital consultation. J R Harvey illness noted in Athens. Mr and Mrs A A Chapelle attend. Mrs Perry Graves patient at McMillan Hospital listed as fair after operation. Wisecrackers and Chiquitti clubs host skating parties at Rutland rink with Lenore Bingham as hostess. Mrs Berlin Little of Epitome injures both wrists in a stepladder fall while papering.

Middleport Charles Robert Sisson Leo Sisson Reedsville Charles Robert Willis Aleshire Arthur Rosenbaum Danny O. P. Klein Rio Grande George Sagen Gallipolis S. Fifth Ave Betty Jo Roush Betty Becker Maxine Bennett June Pratt R. C. McBride James Souders Charleston

Meigs Red Cross Chapter to Hold Annual Meeting in Pomeroy

The Meigs County American Red Cross annual meeting set for Friday May 19 at Federated Church Pomeroy includes a 6 pm dinner, election of new board members, a year in review and future plans. National Headquarters representative will attend. members urged to attend. Also noted is a new private transport the Harlow with 160 mph speed, 600 mile range, 17 mpg and seating for four.

Pomeroy Meigs County Chapter of American Red Cross Federated Church Harlow

Mothers Day Observances Across Middleport Churches

Churches in Middleport plan special Mother's Day services with sermons by Rev. L O Grant Rev H A Rothrock and Rev J D Ryan. Installations and ordinations at First Presbyterian and Bradbury Church of Christ. Readings plays and flower tributes to oldest and youngest mothers will occur in multiple venues including Dexter Bradford and Epworth League programs. Betty Brown presides at youth events.

Heath Methodist Church H. A. Rothrock Epworth League First Presbyterian Church A. A. Dillard John Talbott J. D. Ryan A. C. V. Skinner A. Y. Wilcox Athens Gallipolis Syracuse J. P. Miller Bradbury Celia Keffer Bobby Keffer Martha Waugh Betty Archer Lois Bailey Bernice Jean Russell T. D. Zimmerman Dexter Huntington Dexter Church of Christ Claude Delaney Donna McKinney Flowers Bradford Church

Simpson M. E. Mothers Day Program at Pomeroy

Simpson M. E. Church will host a Mothers Day program Sunday at 10:00 by the Sunday School children, replacing the morning worship. Regular Sunday School meets at 9:15 with Emil Ball. Epworth League devotional at 6:00. a stereopticon lecture by Rev. Bright at 7:30. Week events include Woman's Home Missionary Society Monday, Epworth social Thursday, and choir practices midweek.

Farm Bureau Council Meets at Five Points

Farm Bureau Advisory Council No. 3 met at Five Points hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. D. Hartinger. G. L. Michael led the business session while Wesley S. Green reported on Meigs County land use findings. Guests and members enjoyed refreshments afterward.

Howard Bolin Harry Guthrie Henry Wippel G. L. Michael Elmer Kautz Harry Pickens C. E. Humphrey Wilbur Parker Lawrence Roush Wesley Green Geneva Humphreys

Licensed to Marry Pomeroy Couple in Probate Court

Marriage license issued in probate court to Dale Ernest Smith of Pomeroy R D 2 and Anna Mae Levacy of Pratts Fork page 18.

Dale Ernest Smith Anna Mae Levacy Pratts Fork

Scout Drive Opens Monday Kick-off Dinner Planned

The annual Boy Scout financial drive will start Monday evening with a kick-off banquet at Hotel Martin for workers. The dinner is at 6 15 followed by a planning discussion and assignment of workers to territories. Theodore Reed, local banker, chairs the drive. A committee meeting was held Thursday night.

Pomeroy Hotel Martin Theodore Reed

Youth Arrested Over Rifle Incident on WPA Project

Lawrence Weaver aged 18 was arrested by county officers after admitting he fired a rifle bullet into the radiator of a WPA air compressor on the Success Joppa road project. He said he did not intend to hit the radiator, claiming he was shooting at a crow.

Pomeroy Lawrence Weaver Success-Joppa Weaver

Social Functions Bureau Formed By Hunter College Plan

On its first anniversary Hunter College announces a social functions bureau to coordinate intercollegiate events in New York. The bureau will act as a clearing house for invitations among students of New York colleges and universities.

New York Social Functions Bureau Hunter College House

Chester Grange to stage Where's Grandma comedy

Chester Grange presents the three act farce Where's Grandma directed by Everett Hayes on Wednesday evening May 17. Cast includes Ada Morris Mary Mora Esther Frecker Helen Hayes Ruth Weber Howard Knight Lloyd Dean Alice Smith and Thomas Bell.

Chester Chester Grange Grandma Everett Hayes Grangers Ada Morris Mary Mora Esther Frecker Helen Hayes Ruth Weber Howard Knight Lloyd Dean Alice Smith Thomas Bell

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