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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1939

Page

3

Farm Bureau Advisory Council Holds November Meeting

Members gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kens in Reedsville for the November meeting. G L Michael chaired. Henry Wippel led the discus sion on the annual Columbus field trip and topics included Bigelow neutrality and hiring a county farm bureau price man. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Mrs C E Lumphrey.

Arm Bureau Advisory Council Harry Kens Reedsville Ening G. L. Michael Harry Guthrie Columbus Henry Wippel Farm Bureau Riice Sunty Astess C. E. Lumphrey Charles Iyers Geneva Humareys Harry Guthye Elmer Kautz J. E. D. Hartinger Howard Bolin Lawrice Roush Carickley C. E. Humfrey Charlesers

Jeigs Farm Bureau Meet Thursday at Simpson Methodist

Pomeroy annual county Farm Bureau meeting set for Thursday at 7 with dinner. Program and business session start 7 45 led by L T Bennett of Ohio State Farm Bureau. A delegate to the state convention will be elected. Dinner tickets available at the cooperative office.

Pomeroy Simpson Methodist L. T. Bennett Ohio Farm Bureau

Vendol advertised as cure for constipation and indigestion

The Vendol Man promotes Vendol a root based medicine claimed to relieve constipation dizziness stomach issues and biliousness. Emma Mae Russell of 738 Dry Mes Zanesville shares rapid relief and urges readers to buy Vendol at Athens Pharmacy and Hickmans Drug Store along with other druggists.

Athens Byrds Emma Russell Zanesville Emma Mae Russell N. Court St Hickman Nelsonville Ady

Meigs County Votes Show Heavy Off-Year Turnout

Meigs County cast 9588 votes with Republicans sweeping Pomeroy and Middleport. Voters mostly said no to amendments including a state education board and pension plans. local races listed with several incumbents re elected and tax levy defeats noted.

Athens Messenger Athens Meigs County Pomeroy Middleport Racine Rutland Syracuse Meigs State Board of Education Bigelow Pension Plan Bigelow

Open House Celebrates Citizens National Bank Thirty Third Anniversary

Middleport patrons and neighbors filled the remodeled Citizens National Bank last night for an anniversary open house. Guests viewed new features including built up marble floors, curtained safety box booths, a directors room, and decorative yellow and brown interiors as J B Downing and Paul Smart welcomed visitors.

Middleport Citizens National Bank Friends J. B.downing Paul Smart Edgar Reynolds Charlotte Beverage F. G. Hunker Harold FB. Hubbard Downing Fox Bank W. A. Ellis Ra‘cine C. F. Rathburn M. E. Rathburn C. B. Smith J. B. Downing, Jr Thad F. Lasley R. C. Longstreth J. B. Downing W. E. Russell Davies Planing Pomeroy Rathburn Mr. Russell Mr. Smart John B. Downing A. W. McKay R. B. Laughead L. L. Carney T. A. May H. N. Swift R.A. Miller Co Charles Francis Rathburn Willis E. Russell Adlward French A. A. Dillard Tom W. Jones J. . Downing Norma Goodwin Meigs Grocery Co R. A. Miller Co Ohio National Bank Columbus Meigs Co. Bankers Association

Eczema Relief With Resinol Soap And Ointment

Wash affected skin with Resinol Soap and warm water to soften scales. Dry gently. Apply Resinol Ointment to keep medication in contact with skin for lasting relief. Resinol products have long been used to ease itching and burning from eczema.

Resinol Dept Baltimore

Middleport Declamation Contest Plans Announced

County peace declamation contest set for Sunday December 3 at Middleport Christian Church. Rev Warren H Bright, county chairman, reports reflections on recent church contests in Pomeroy Rutland Chester and others. Winners receive silver and bronze medals.

Pomeroy Middleport

Ryan Family Welcomes Son and Local Social Notes

Rev. and Mrs. Joseph D. Ryan announce the birth of a son on Tuesday November 7 the third son for the Ryans. Mrs Powell and Mrs Lasher host Return Jonathan Meigs DAR Friday at Mrs Powell home Rutland guest speaker Mrs Edwards to discuss national defense roll call will note November dates in history. Local items include visits to Pt Pleasant Columbus and Parkersburg High football games illness among students and notices from the WCTU meeting to be held November 9 at Mrs Mary Cooks home.

Joseph D. Ryan Ryans Ryan First Presbyterian Church DAR Ben Powell George Lasher Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution Powell Rutland Edwards M. G. Brown Middleport Ethel Clark Elizabeth Swindler Pt. Pleasant Herman Bailey, Fisher Sr Charles Asa Bradbury Yellow Jacket L. L. Cunningham Montgomery W. Va Joseph Dumble Bryan W. E. Bryan la Salle Hotel Kansas City Bryan Chicago Eleanor Louise’ Circle John Circle Marjorie McDade Racine Parkersburg

Band rejects trip to Wellston in year’s first vote

Middleport High School band voters overwhelmingly refused to take the trip to Wellston for Friday’s game against the Golden Rockets. The Volunteer Fire Company had offered transportation and a banquet, but many band members preferred staying home to watch the game from the stadium.

Middleport MHS Wellston Yellow Jackets Golden Rockets Volunteer Fire Company Nelsonville

Nelsonville Will Oppose Pomeroy Next

Nelsonville invaders with enthusiastic supporters move toward Pomeroy on Friday seeking a scalp of Pomeroy fans. Coach Farnham says Pomeroy will not submit and asserts Purple Panthers are in best shape of the season.

Pomeroy Nelsonville Invaders Pomeroy Sport Ray Farnham Purple Panthers Farnham Brickles McKenzie Gallipolis Kinneer Nelsonville Panthers Middleport

Fisher Wins Mayor Race Amid Rainy Meigs County Vote

C O Fisher, Republican candidate for mayor, defeated John Hawkins four to one as voters rejected the mill levy and Bigelow Plan. Precinct workers and ward details listed, including ward locations and election officials, with notes on voter eligibility and long-standing residents.

M. D. Hartley Pomeroy Charles Ricketts Hartley Alvin Norris George R. Faris Jacob J. Zeiher Walter Wolfe Council T. A. Downie Harry Canterbury Frank Chapman Elbert F. Robinson Robert Warner George Howell James Fugate Norman Kloes Albert Woodard Joseph Raub R. G. Webster Webster J. O. Roedel John F. Blaettnar Roedel Blaettnar Middleport C. O. Fisher John R. Hawkins C. P. Bradbury Charles Walburn Robert Allensworth H. W. Craig S. Milton Hamilton David C. Miller Robert W. Rawlings Homer J. Russell John Zerkle Marcus Chambers Frank R. White John Hawkins William Vale Gravel Hill Fifth Ward Park St Bertha Grant Third Ward Join ‘Russell T. A. Riley Charles McNamee Harold Sauer Margaret Quivey William Stephenson Lucille Beards L. D. Diles Sidney Roy Flossie Daniels Helen Cooper

Benefit Box Supper For Church Piano Fund

The Silversville Church, through its young people, announces an old fashioned box supper at the school building to raise funds for purchasing a piano for the church. The event is planned for Friday night, November 10.

Letart Falls Silversville

Middleport Investor Tewksbury Upgrades Rose Barker Home

George Tewks bury, who bought the Rose Barker residence on South Second Avenue, has made extensive improvements to the property. The home was purchased as an investment and now features a newly installed furnace.

Middleport George Tewksbury Rose Barker S. Second Ave

Last Rites Held for John W. Terry in Middleport

Ritual services conducted by Middleport Lodge No. 363 F&AM honored John W. Terry at his Race Street residence. His body then moved to Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home for afternoon services at two o'clock.

Middleport Middleport Lodge F&am John W. Terry Race St Rawlings- Coats

Pomeroy Speaker Promises Angel Visit sermon at 104 Main

Major W. W. Hinshaw announces a service at 104 Main St tonight with the subject An Angel's Visit to an Ohio Home and other Supernatural Happenings. Three converts registered last night. Lieut. Howard Burr provides special music and Mrs Hinshaw sings a solo.

Pomeroy W. W. Hinshaw Main St Ohio Howard Burr

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arm Bureau Council Jeigs Farm Bureau Carter Ina King Droy Asic Sitat Gan S. Court Endol Olive Orange C. E. Young E. Longenette Lethar Kibble Western Rural Oren Hugg J. E. Romine James S. Titus Salisbury Pearl Jacobs Vernon Howell John C. Frick Northern Rural J. L. Oberholzer W. F. Caster Ney Carpenter Central Rural Dana C. McCain C. C. Reed Simon P. Newland Floyd Stout Southern Rural D. B. Williams Christy Baer Luther F. Dickey Gomer Lewis County Board of Education J. T. Ledlie County Election Board G. Clyde Wolfe W. K. Smart Wolfe Smart William Kelly Joseph Hemsley Tom Clark Howard Larget Robert Flanagan Harry Potts Harold Duckworth Theodore Burris John Gilmore Ben Quisenberry Morris Harden Roy Winebrenner Lawrence Sellers Carson Hayes Chester Simpson L. E. Sayre Marshal Harry Hayman Ben Spencer J. Dillon Cross Howard Neigler J. L Wilcoxen Herman Wolfe H. W. Roush J. EF. Dennison F. E. Dunfee M. S. Roush N. E. McNaughton Middleport Social Notes WCTU Women’s Christian Temperance Union Mary Cook Additional Pomeroy Hawkins Kentucky National Distillers Products Corp New York South Court Street North Court Street Fred C. Sanders Tre Curn OFIN Guaranty Athens, Ohio Fred Sanders
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