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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
6
Meigs County seeks a two mill levy within the ten mill tax limit to pay county road bonds as they come due. Officials explain the move preserves the county credit, contrasts with prior exemptions, and outlines the history of road bond levies dating back to 1924.
In Meigs Courts Elizabeth Clark sues J. E. Clark for divorce alleging willful absence. The couple married in 1896 and have one child. Earl Engle, by next friend Wilson Engle, sues Helen Engle for divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty. marriage dated March 1934 and one child.
The article highlights that taxes in 1932 reached 9 billion dollars, over 25 percent of national income, funding local, state, and federal governments. It notes tax gains since 1920 and anticipates further increases in 1933, urging readers to scrutinize government spending.
Meigs County lists names certified for old age pensions with monthly amounts for residents from Pomeroy and Middleport. Numerous individuals such as Robert Allen, William Dorfer, G. L. Nesselrod, Peter Rappold, Mary Roush, James Stiff, and Willa Shawyer receive varying sums. further names to be published Friday.
Middleport church members meet for Bible School class and plan a soup sale. Residents report illnesses and recoveries, including Mrs. E Stansbury and Rathburns. Travelers H L Redcay and B F Fultz return from Miami and Columbus visits. A Masonic Halloween party and dance was held at the local temple.
James Nicholson son of Mr and Mrs Ray Nicholson married Neva Sadekin daughter of Mr and Mrs John Radekin near Carpenter. They honeymooned at Chicago World Fair then returned to the bridegrooms home for a dinner in their honor and a serenade by friends.
Mrs. George Hobstetter returns home from Columbus after her daughter Virgie Hobstetter’s appendectomy. Miss Gladys Kerr and others visit friends in Chicago. Miss Eleanor Ebersbach shows slight improvement at Lasley Street. Mrs. Qallie Ohlinger hosts Mrs. Mary Souser from Pittsburgh. Norman Borham confined with scarlet fever under quarantine on Vale Street.
The Young Peoples organization will hold a 6 o'clock Sunday session for installation of new officers. Officers taking new posts include Ruth Huber president Marcella Reibel vice president Charles Gloeckner secretary and Katharine Schaaf treasurer. Committees to be appointed later.
An all day meeting of the Southeastern Diocese of the Episcopal Church is held in Portsmouth. Local women attending include Mrs. Charles Ward Greta Price Miriam Blackmore and others alongside male delegates such as John Leitwiler Edward Ebersbach Earl Titus Theodore Ebersbach George McQuigg and A R Clifton.
Pupils of Racine first grade and teacher Miss Maxine Lewis entertained the mothers with readings and songs Monday afternoon. The fall check up of the summer roundup was held. Mrs Sidney Fadley, PTA president, presided over a brief business session before a social hour with refreshments.
Licensed couple Orville Garton aged 30 of Coolville and Elsie Pullins aged 27 of Reedsville secured a marriage license in probate court on Tuesday and were united in marriage by Justice J. W. McCullough.
The Chester Charge of the M. E. Church held a Halloween party at the Chester High School Auditorium with seven points represented. Prizes went to Mrs. Virgil Oliver for best costume and Marion Wood for most grotesque. A penny social after unmasking raised funds for parsonage repairs. Rev. Bert O Conner and wife attended a district conference in Portsmouth. Visiting relatives arrived from Columbus, Pomeroy, Rutland, Morning Star and were hosted by E. B. Knight and family and Artie Singers’s household.
Members and guests gathered Friday night at Mrs. Gibbie Duskey home with Mrs. Stanley Cross assisting. Readings and devotions were led by D. E. Moffitt and Gomer Lewis. A hymn of praise and a program message titled An Open Door were featured along with a duet and piano accompaniment. Refreshments followed.
The Middleport Literary Club gathered Wednesday at 2 PM with Mrs. R. E. McKay presiding. Miss Vesta McCoy read a paper on Rembrandt life and paintings, with special music and guests including Mrs. Rathburn, Mrs. Bradbury, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Swearingen, Miss Fuller, and Mrs. Bryan. Separately, Mr. and Mrs. John Rawson and their niece Miss Ernestine Burton plan a five month Florida stay, first for the Rawson family.
Members of the Whatsoever Class of the Presbyterian School will meet Friday at 7 30 in the church lecture room for the November gathering. President Mrs Dea Hayes will lead the session and discuss plans for activities. The class sponsors a local Girl Scout troop led by Captain Mrs M W Essex with hostesses listed.
Jane Priode 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Priode, was moved to Holzer Hospital Tuesday and underwent appendicitis surgery at 4 o clock. She is reported recovering satisfactorily. This marks the third appendectomy in the Priede family in recent years.
Wayne King spent 100 days in Holzer Hospital before being sent home on Saturday. His brother Vint King, who joined the hospital staffers days later, suffered a severe arm injury at Mine 16. Both brothers work in the mines when able.
Dexter-Ray Gotschall of Dexter is hospitalized in Parkersburg after falling 40 feet from a scaffold three weeks ago. He sustained fractured ribs and fractures to the arm and feet.
An assembly program by eighth grade pupils and juniors will be presented at 2 45 Friday afternoon. Parents and those interested in the schools welfare will be welcome.
The Pomeroy class of boys led by Glenroy Ewing at the Presbyterian Church enjoyed a Halloween party Tuesday evening. They held contests and games before refreshments were served.
Fragmentary text notes John M. Vorys, age 78, associated with a Somerset band event at the Legion Hall. The snippet suggests a political event or candidate endorsement related to Congressey, but details are incomplete.
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