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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1936

Page

3

Meigs County Red Cross Starts Armistice Day Roll Call

Meigs County Red Cross will begin its annual Roll Call on Armistice Day in Middleport with an 8:30 breakfast at the Mary Jane followed by a town canvass. The drive supports national Red Cross services and flood relief efforts locally. New officers for the Whatsoever Class at the Presbyterian Church include President Mrs. W G Huddleston, Vice President Mrs. R M Sherman, Secretary Mrs. H E Thomas, and Treasurer Mrs Iva Brown.

Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Meigs County Red Cross Middleport Meigs County Red Cross Mary Jane The Presbyterian Church W. G. Huddleston R. M. Sherman H. E. Thomas Iva Brown

Mary Ann Clifford Honored at Birthday Party

Misses Margaret and Helena Clifford hosted a party at their home Saturday for their niece Mary Ann Clifford on her fourth birthday. Pink and white decorations and a matching birthday cake highlighted the celebration. Prizes were won by Jody Sue Schorr, Janice Edwards, Benny Rice, Patricia Meier, Johnny Robinson, and Jacky Slack.

Mary Ann Clifford Patricia Phyllis Meier Rolland Manning Daniels Jimmie Whitlock Georgeann Hartenbach Kenneth Willoughby, Jr Mary Louise Drake Benny Rice Billie Blaetmar Donald Betzing Donna Ruth Russell Jody Sue Phyllis Schorr Jean Harbrecht Joan Jones Betty Rawson Lois Smith Martha Sue Har Brecht Johnny Robinson Jacky Slack Jonny Norris Jenny Sue Eiselstein Billy Netuzling Janice KK. Edwards Pat Wipple Pat Duffy Pat Hennessy Lois Ann Neutzling Ann Griffin Joe Don Simms Jane Marie Clifford

Birthday Dinner Honors Three at Hartenbach Home

A triple birthday dinner was held Sunday at Mrs. Mayme Hartenbach's home honoring anniversaries of Mrs. Hartenbach, Harry Watson and Mrs. James Simpson. Twelve guests attended and presented gifts after a noon meal.

Pomeroy Mayme Hartenbach Hartenbach Harry Watson James Simpson

Mrs Bradford Named PTA President in Meigs County

Mrs William Bradford, formerly vice president of the Meigs County Parent Teacher Association, was chosen to fill the unexpired term of Mrs Sidney Fadely of Racine. The next county meeting will be held in Middleport, with the date to be announced.

Middleport William Bradford Meigs County Parent- Teacher Association Sidney Fadely Racine Bradford

Legion To Give Victory Ball At Armistice Day Event

The Drew Webster Post American Legion announces its annual Victory Ball to be held Wednesday night at the R. of P. Hall. Commander Rufus Lide says Val Brown and his Brigadiers will lead the orchestra in the Armistice Day celebration.

Meigs Orphans To See Festival

Meigs County Children's Home children will attend the festival opening Tuesday night as guests of the Civic Club. Dr H D Brown says the four week series will feature a musical revue by Miss Lucille Elmore and company at the Pomeroy Junior High School Auditorium with ticket sales run by the Middleport Syracuse and Pomeroy Sugar Run PTA groups.

Pomeroy Meigs County Civic Club H. D. Brown Lucille Elmore Middleport Syracuse

Loss Declines Panther Stock

Pom ery Panthers suffer a Friday defeat to Jackson in the Pomeroy Middleport clash. Local fans realizing a Pomeroy victory is not assured as Thanksgiving game nears and league standings lose prominence.

Pomeroy

Mrs Horden Injured In Fall In Middleport

Mrs R H Horden was seriously injured Saturday night after slipping on the sidewalk at 8 Third Ave and Main St. The fall fractured her right shoulder and she received first aid at home. An X-ray Sunday showed the injury will require a long correction.

Middleport R. H. Horden Third Ave Main St Fourth Ave

Bard of Yesterday and Alice Smarble Word Puzzle

A mixed word puzzle listing many clues and answers across horizontal and vertical entries. Includes references to a poet Bard of Yesterday, ostrich genus, color relations, and a set of crossword style hints with multiple numbered clues and cross references.

Middleport Weekend Guests and Local Visits

Middleport residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Shirk and three children returned to Dayton after visiting Mrs. Shirk’s mother, Mrs. Minnie Erlewine, and relatives. Other travelers included Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Ward and daughter from Ravenswood West Virginia, and Frank Kanouse visiting OSU with a son.

Middleport Russell Shirk Frank Kanouse Columbus College of Pharmacy Ohio State University Peary McCary Coumbus J. L. Curtis Third Ave Max Roller J. O. Leonard

Local Notes on Residents and Visitations

Lambert plans return to home in Cuyahoga Falls this Thursday. Mrs. Jennings Keffer arrives Sunday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs D H Daniels. J H Grate ill at home on N Third Ave.

London visitor Sheila McCloud comes to Meigs Meigs visit

Miss Sheila McCloud of London England arrived Thursday to visit Mrs Hearst Meadows and daughter Sheila at 892 S Second Ave Meigs after a sea voyage on the steamship Georgia It is her first U S visit She says she expects to like the country Her sister Mrs Meadows has lived in the United States for 15 years London reports 11304 licensed drivers to 8013 taxicabs

Fred Healy Gertrude Talbott Baker Columbus Joseph D. Bryan Chicago W. E. Bryan J. E. Harley Sara Dobbs Parkersburg Middleport Sheila McCloud London England Hearst Meadows Sheila Second Ave

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Gatherings

Local residents report weekend visits with relatives in Columbus Huntington Zanesville and Point Pleasant. The Pomeroy Garden Club hosts a Monday gathering. Meigs County PTA attendees from Sugar Run and Rock Springs share reports.

Home-Coming at The Plains Draws Big Turnout

The Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints at The Plains held a Sunday home-coming with three services and a noon basket dinner. Arrangements were by Mrs. Mahila Batchelder and daughters. Elders J. E. Mathews and A. L. Loving preached. Donald Gabriel sang. Delegations came from Racine, Nelsonville and Wales Mills. many former members returned from Kirtland and Columbus, Ohio.

Chauncey Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints The Plains Mahila Batchelder Sarah Ethel Batchelder J. E. Mathews Columbus A. L. Loving Lamont Iowa Donald Gabriel Racine Nelsonville Wales Mills Lawrence Davie Addie Davis Marie Howard Lorna Dave Davis James Moore Roger Arthur Burt Kirtland Ohio John Gabriel Merrill Weate Overley Ward Ironton

Quebec Awards 30 Mining Scholarships to Colleges

The Quebec Government grants 30 mining scholarships to provincial colleges to spark student interest in mining. Each scholarship is valued at 500 to 650 dollars.

Quebec Provice

Clock Painter Strips Readability From Central School Clock

A workman who painted the clock atop Martins Ferry Central School altered the hands to be decorative, making the time unreadable and drawing concern from officials and bystanders.

Martins Ferry U.P Central School

Former Resident of Meigs Dies in Idaho

Stephen Enzenauer, formerly of Pomeroy, died Sunday at his Pebble Idaho home. He was brother to George, Wendell, Louis, and Carrie Enzenauer of Pomeroy, Emma Enzenauer of Cleveland, and Mrs. Kate Rueschel of Pittsburgh. Details remained unavailable and burial in Pomeroy was not expected.

Pomeroy Stephen Enzenauer Pebble Idaho George Wendell Louis Carrie Enzenauer Emma Enzenauer Cleveland Kate Rueschel Pittsburgh

Horse Candy Girl Suit Sues Riding Academy for Damages

In Stockton California Charlotte Rogers sues a riding academy for 3470 dollars claiming the horse Candy Girl was ill tempered fractious and dangerous after rental. A survey of 10 000 rural homes across 33 states finds 7 percent of farm women never take vacations.

Stockton Calif J.p Candy Girl Charlotte Rogers Riding Academy

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