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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1935
Page
3
An engineer announced 100 families in Meigs County would receive WPA direct relief projects. The Hartinger County relief commission discussed missing project reports and eligibility shifts. A community event at the Episcopal Church in Racine highlighted a local drive, with decorations and buses organized for attendees.
Mrs. L D Me is recovering satisfactorily after a surgical operation at Holzer Hospital. Several locals visiting family in Middleport are back home, and others remain ill. Several residents traveled to Columbus for events, while staff from Warsaw and Gallipolis visited local clergy and families.
The Racine Methodist Episcopal Guild plans a Tuesday evening meeting at the church annex with a potluck supper. It marks the annual Big Sister party. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sharp and relatives from Huntington and Springfield visiting local families.
Veterans gathering across Glouster Marietta and Cincinnati areas shared remarks from Wil Manetta and C F Wallace. The American Legion post faced goal shortfalls but re elected leaders McArthur and Logan. Local families attended a family dinner and social event with members including Mr and Mrs Morris and many children.
In Glouster Ohio the council race between Republican Eugene Jones and Democrat William Winefordner ended in a coin flip after the Athens County Election Board declared a tie on the official count. Justice William Ellis acted as the coin flipper and Jones selected heads. the coin landed heads. The article also notes Roy Davis and wife welcomed a fourth daughter born Saturday at Shelter ing Arms Hospital in Athens.
Mrs Laura Petrel Eckard died after a sudden heart attack in Pittsburgh and body arrived in Racine. Funeral services will be private Tuesday at 2 pm at her brother Joe Petrel’s residence, with interment in Greenwood Cemetery. She was 65 and had long stood in frail health. Relatives in the funeral party include Mr and Mrs Glenn Stahl and Miss Margaret Hunter.
Pom eroy Music Club members present a public program at Peace Evangelical Church on Tuesday night November 12 at 8 o clock. The program includes Lindy, Autumn Storm, Verdi Prete on Handel, Souvenir, Humeursque, organ selections, You Are My Eternality, All Through the Night Welsh Air and Chinese Flower Fete, piano solos, and a chorus with accompanists.
Pomeroy selected by the Salem Unit of the Ohio Unemployed League to interview Meigs County Representative Tom W Jones about a relief bill. Capt Jones expressed approval of the bill which proposes a permanent state relief commission elected by the people with recall. The Salem Unit committee members said Jones supported the Ohio Unemployed League and its preservation to achieve a worthy purpose if radicals are kept out.
A Red Cross membership drive starts today in Middleport and runs through Thanksgiving. Solicitors will visit all local residents. Half of funds stay in Meigs County while the National Red Cross can provide additional funds and aid in emergencies.
Philathea Women of the Church of Christ will hold a meeting this evening with Mrs. Edward French at South Second Avenue and Garfield Street. She will be assisted by Mrs. O L Roush and Mrs. Brickles.
Mrs. E M Roberts and her son Billy Lee came home to Chillicothe Sunday after a week with Mr and Mrs W A Craft. Mr Roberts accompanied them on their return Saturday evening from Glouster.
A meeting of the Retail Clerks Union is announced for Wednesday at 7:30 PM in the Odd Fellows Hall. The gathering aims to discuss union matters and organize upcoming activities among members in the area.
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe, vegetable bowel cleanser to remove impurities and renew energy and complexion. Available in 15c 3c 6c sizes, claiming 20 years of use by men and women with stomach troubles, pimples and headaches.
A letter to A W Hoover from Rep Thomas A Jenkins indicates Meigs County may be reclassified by the Works Progress Administration Ohio. The move would raise local WPA wages to match surrounding counties, a long sought change to achieve parity.
A and P Grocery tops the first round of the Pomeroy Business Men's Bowling League. Russell Brown led scorers with 118 2 9 pins per game, a 157 high single, and 399 for three games. Next round starts Monday with Clark's Barbers vs Pomeroy Recreation Rooms.
Middleport residents Reverend and Mrs R L Wilson visited Lawrence and Margaret Bing on South Second Avenue and returned to Greenfield Saturday. The pastor of the First Baptist Church in Middleport was formerly stationed there. He learned son Carver Wilson now works in Cleveland schools after graduating from Ohio University in Athens last year.
Eighty members and visitors of Burlingham Camp Modern Woodmen of America enjoyed an oyster jumper after initiation ceremonies at Burlingham Hall Friday night. A large class was admitted to the organization with visitors from several district camps, written by H. B. Pickett district manager.
Week end angpests landed Davis Moulden and John Boyd in the county jail awaiting preliminary hearings on intoxication charges. J. M. Smith was arrested Sunday evening.
Funeral services for Joseph Baer who died instantly when slate fell in the Karr Mine at Forest Run were held Monday from the Forest Run home. Interment followed in Gilmore Cemetery at Nease Settlement. Baer, age 52, is survived by his widow and son Carl Baer at home.
Lenora Diehl and Charles O Murray were married by Rev Fred I Gard ner at 8 30 PM Saturday in the Church of Christ parsonage Middleport The groom a local resident and Lost Run Coal Co store No 5 manager is son of Frank Murray and Mrs Ciara Murray The bride is daughter of Elmer Diehl of Pomeroy They plan to reside on South Third Avenue in Middleport
Heber McIntire died after a short pneumonia illness. He was husband of Clara Hudson and son in law to Mrs Lillia Probst Hudson. Burial was at Mt Vernon. A Ohio State University graduate, he edited the Westinghouse magazine in Pittsburgh. Survived by wife two married children in California and Heber Jr in Oklahoma.
Meigs County Young People's Association will hold a rally Tuesday at 7 PM at Heath Methodist Episcopal Church. President Miss Louise Lewis will lead a devotional service. Games will be played during recreation and refreshments will be served. All young people are invited.
Pupils with perfect attendance for October include Elaine Bullock Harry Davis Verna Mc Concha Wanda Carter Helen Smart Josephine Byers Roy Bullock Dale Walton Frances Marjorie Pauline Maxine Dalmus Lucille Bullock Esther Eddie Andrew Byers Margaret Irene Hannig Irene Ruth Davis Billy Walton Betty Staten Alberta Carter Eileen Kasler Eddie Guy Junior Powell Audra Smart Helen Golden.
Chauncey high school held an Armistice Day assembly at 10 45 this morning with musical performances by the girls sextet and boys double quartet. The student body observed taps at 11 o clock as Sherman Keasey sounded the note. Reverend Miles Hoon of New Marshfield Church of Christ delivered the principal address on World Peace.
Chauncey residents and visitors appear in a weekend social note featuring Chauncey residents such as Louise Dew from Children's Hospital Columbus, Susan Donaldson and Wilma Kranyik, and James Rankin. Nearby trips include Lancaster and Athens visits, family gatherings at Chauncey homes, and a revival service in Athens.
The Messenger Cooking School in Athens drew a group from Chauncey last week. Listed attendees include Mrs. Ira Cunningham, Mrs. Carl Conrad, Mrs. Homer Johnson, Mrs. Andrew Jackson, Mrs. Wesley Walburn, Mrs. George Wilson, Mrs. Carl Shafer, Mrs. Andrew Simpkins, Mrs. Charles Downhour, Miss Wilma Kranyik, Miss Susan Donaldson, Mrs. A. L. Preston, Mrs. Wilford Henry, Mrs. William Canter, Mrs. B. F. Goodson, Mrs. Edward Blackford, Mrs. Burk Witham, Mrs. Ida Pendergrass, Mrs. H. A. Selber, Mrs. Frank Sands, Mrs. Elmer Ferrer, Mrs. Charlies Minister, Mrs. Homer Kirkendall, Mrs. Larry McNutt, Mrs. Ann Bailey, Mrs. Freda Smart, Mrs. Dee Daugherty, and Mrs. J. W. Hickman.
The November gathering of the Friendship Bible Class of the Church of Christ will be held Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Simpkins. Eleanor Close will lead devotions, with a business session, social hour, and refreshments. New members from the recent contest are invited.
The Men's Union Bible Class will meet Tuesday evening at seven in the church lecture room for a regular session. Rev. F C Kreager will deliver the lesson.
A mother explains that frequent constipation can be treated with a measured liquid laxative. The text argues that liquids allow precise dosing by age, with Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cited as a common family choice used by doctors and hospitals.
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