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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1938
Page
13
County Auditor George Daniels told Pom eroy officials that the tax rate will fall 1.10 mills due to retirements in Meigs County bonds. A three mill levy proposed for Nov 8 would raise 1.90 mills over the present rate, with the decrease not reducing bond retirement funds.
An advertisement claims Creomulsion relieves coughs from chest colds and bronchial irritation by soothing inflamed mucous membranes and loosening phlegm. It asserts relief even after other remedies fail and offers a money back guarantee through the druggist.
The Rutland League hosted a Sunday night luncheon with Miss Health district Epworth League president as guest speaker on The purpose and Program of the League. County president John T. Weed and Miss Williams assisted, with Irene Yissell from Syracuse, Bernice Stowe, and Mary Hardin among invited guests.
Mayor M D Hartley states the 1 10 mills reduction would ease county and school taxes for Pomeroy taxpayers if the levy is approved. He notes bonded indebtedness near 100000 and mounting street light and fire hydrant debt around 50000, warning services could be cut if finances worsen.
Announcement of the marriage of Mr Howard Knight to Miss Eleanor ring. A reception and dinner followed at Ernest Knight's home with about 150 friends attending.
TUPPERS PLAINS The honor roll for the last six weeks period lists students from all grades. Names span First Grade through Seniors including Harley Rice, Roy Christy, Iris Mae Rice, Joan Lon genetta, Billy Sommer, Georgia Cooper, Dorothy Matlack, Fred Smith, Janet Keebaugh, Robert Barton, Alice Camp, Sarah Connolly and more.
Social items note Halloween party hosted by Mr and Mrs David Darst Jr for the Golden Rule Class of First Baptist Church with costumes prizes and games. Various local residents mark birthdays, visits, and travel, including Alfred Lippi’s birthday dinner with family and friends from Parkersburg Pomeroy Columbus Ravenswood and West Liberty attendance.
Silver Ridge news notes list local visits and family updates. Flora Marie Tuttle left for Akron after staying with her parents, Walter and Mrs. Tuttle. other visits include Mr. and Mrs. Will Bailey of Pomeroy with Okey Perkins, and Mr. and Mrs. Horton Smith planning wintering with Clyde Brickles in Pomeroy.
In October the Clerk of Courts office issued 340 certificates of title under Clerk Herman Beards. Among them 26 covered new autos including 3 new trucks. Revenue totaled 362.25 with 106 earmarked for the state and 256.25 kept by the county.
Pomeroy Social Notes lists out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral of Mrs. Harry Jones. Attendees included Jonas McCarty, Harry Jones, Erne Jones and family, Lloyd Jones and Beverle Jean, Harold, Jess Duvall and Don Lee, Nannie McCarty, Aden Clark and Irene, and Florence Henthorn.
Mrs William Durst hosted a masque party on E Main Street Monday for club members and guests. Prizes went to Miss Florence Leifheit Mrs William Phillips Mrs Albert Wippel and George Sauders. Halloween themed refreshments were served.
Miss Mary Goett entertained with a Sunday dinner at her Lincoln Hill home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wipple and daughter Margaret, Mr. and Mrs. John Goett Jr and son Tommy Lee, Mrs. Margaret Fugate, Miss Mary Ellen Brickels, Miss Florence Goett, Miss Margaret Wilt, Tom Shuts, Anthony and Marvin Goett, Stephen and Henry Goett, and John Goett Sr the hostess’ father.
Committees for the Firemen's New Year's Ball were appointed Sunday at the Second Ward Fire House. First Ward members were Henry Young Harry Beards Harry Canterbury and Gilbert Weeks. Second Ward members were Ted Mankin Charles Werry Arthur Rosenbaum and Albert Young. Third Ward members were Ed Durst James Fu gate Elbert Robinson and Albert H. Ebersbach. The ball will be held in the Junior High School auditorium.
Mrs Emmett Windon and daughter Lois travel to Parkersburg. Rev Clarence Naylor and son Howard visit Condor Street. Mrs Herbert Pendergrass recovering with mother Margaret Smith in McRoberts Kentucky. Swatzels move to Butternut Ave. Ebersbachs host Elmer and Emma in Heights West Virginia. Evelyn Roush and Joe Whitlock visit Columbus. Parsells and daughters return from Columbus. Dana Oliver hosts D R McGhee from Columbus. Eddy works on Ebersbach property. James Stoneking visits Portsmouth. Bradford Church of Christ Young Married People's Class holds first social at Mrs George Sisson's home. Halloween party attendees listed.
New Plymouth society items note travels and visits. Families from McArthur Pleasant City Columbus Logan Barberton Carbondale Zanesville gather with local residents. A final item recalls the Titanic era ice patrol history noting no iceberg fatalities since 1912.
James Cundiff appeared in mayor's court and admitted firing a shotgun that lightly struck Roy E. Roush on Halloween night. Cundiff an aged WPA worker promised to pay the boy’s doctor bills and avoid further charges while parents asked no charges be pressed.
Community notes record visits and host gatherings across Minersville and surrounding towns. Families referenced include Shackleford Green Childs Hartenbach Hood Lawhead Harris and Bartels with guests from Middletown Glouster Pt. Pleasant Mason City Columbus Chester and Clarksburg.
Mrs. Samantha Shelton hosted the Ladies Adult Bible Class of the M E Church Friday evening with ice cream and cake served by Shelton and helpers. Numerous local families were listed as weekend visitors and guests, with the next meeting scheduled at Mrs. Mary Slater’s home on November 11.
In Davis California scientists at the University of California Agricultural School are developing new onion strains. The goal is not flavor but enhanced disease resistance to improve crop durability and yields.
A photo of Middleport's early 1907 Middleport Independent football team rekindles memories for members. Arthur Arnold of Columbus, a former Ohio State halfback, showcased the image while en route from Huntington after attending the Marshall Dayton game.
Bus drivers Alda Barnhill Foster Bean Milton Nuzem Rexall Boggs and Earl Kincade hosted an oyster supper at the Masonic Hall with school board members teachers and their families. Ladies won a true false contest. Several residents attended events in Parkersburg Athens Columbus and Cincinnati area. November rounds include Halloween party at Guysville Ladies Aid and birthday shower for Foster Bean.
Middleport schedules a full Armistice Day program on November 11 with veterans groups and the Business Men's Association coordinating events. The day features reveille, a guard posting, invocations, speeches by Sidney Fadley and A L Daniel, a flag raising, band concerts, a basketball clinic, a daytime football game against Glouster, and an amateur contest. Santa’s Bonus campaign kicks off with holiday activities and Christmas tree dedication.
A Wednesday evening shower for Mrs. Charles Hess drew 17 guests and many presents. Elmer Burns and family visited Mrs. Earl Archer for supper, while Wilbur and Dixie Hanning joined John Hanning in Roseville. Hattie Yates of Charleston visited Dixie Horden and returned home with her sister. Teachers hosted a Halloween party at the school for primary and junior grades.
Recent licenses include Howard Knight 32 of Chester and Eleanor Hearing 21 of Chester. Richard Vititoe 23 and Kathryn Varian 21, both of Middleport. Summer rain is noted as the rainiest season nationwide.
Snowville residents hosted a cafeteria supper at Minnie Green’s home for George Green brother of Minnie from Chester Montana. It marked his first return home in 39 years with numerous relatives and friends in attendance before he and Minnie planned visits to Michigan North Dakota and wintering in North Dakota.
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