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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1935
Page
3
Officials at Meigs face a payroll funding gap as real estate tax receipts may fall short. Funds would shift from county accounts to cover salaries, with potential legal scrutiny and guidance sought from Auditor Daniels as elections approach.
An order of sale is issued in the case of Pascourt County versus real property owner. The court directs public sale at the courthouse of the south half of Lot 2 Section 12 No 4 in Ohio. Property located in Athens County appraised value unspecified, payment in hand on delivery.
Charles Francis Rathburn banker merchant and public benefactor of Middleport dies after a second bout with double pneumonia. He led the Rathburn mercantile interests and bank ventures, aided many civic and religious groups, and is survived by his wife Katherine Flesher Rathburn daughter Mrs Ivor Young of Columbus and nephew Robert Flesher. Funeral services will be at his residence Thursday at 3 PM conducted by Rev C Swearingen.
POMEROY The A and P bowling team edged New York Clothing House 1627 to 1608 as Dr Harold Brown posted the high single game 139 and Russell Brown led with a 342 three game total. A and P remains undefeated at four wins in the Pomeroy Business Men's Bowling League. In the nightcap Pomeroy Recreation Rooms defeated New York Clothing House 1675 to 1566 with R Halbrecht posting 139 for the high single game and Stirling totaling 386 for three games.
Syracuse Parent-Teacher Association held a monthly meeting in the school auditorium Tuesday evening. After the business session planning for the annual Christmas program was discussed. Mrs. Carl Weese presided. The program featured instrumental music by Donald and Anne Weese, a vocal duet by Mrs. Beulah Kelch and Mary Elizabeth Caulkins, and a male double quartet. Refreshments concluded the evening.
A three-eared pig was bought by E. D. Donahoe, a tenant on the J. D. Roush farm near New Haven. The pig was one of three fall pigs Donahoe acquired recently. ENDS VISIT IN MEIGS MIDDLEPORT Miss Olive Gross returns home to Ansted West Virginia with Mr. and Mrs. Fagan Price and Mr. and Mrs. George Meinhart after two weeks as a guest, visiting several points of interest along the trip.
Announcement of the marriage between Mrs. Margaret Hirsch and Harold W Nixon on Monday in Ashland Kentucky at the Methodist parsonage officiated by Rev W C Stewart. The couple, unattended, plan to reside in Pomeroy where Mrs Nixon runs a beauty shop. Nixon former FERA engineer in Meigs County now works as WPA engineer in Gallia County.
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Fooce who died shortly after birth Monday was buried in Hugg Cemetery nearby. The parents and one sister survive. Ballooning spiders travel the seas on silken parachutes and have been seen hundreds of miles at sea or in midair.
Forty five Legion men attended the Armistice Day dinner served by the Legion Auxiliary for ex-service men in Middleport and vicinity. Post Commander C O Fisher gave a short talk and Mayor J E Harley F H Johnston H H Fadely George Childs C H Redcay and Edward Ohlinger spoke. Mr Fadely delivered the principal address. A wreath was to be laid on the grave of Cornelious Feeney killed in service two days before the Armistice was signed and buried in the private family lot.
Mrs. E V Windon hosts Home Missionary Society at Union Ave. in Pomeroy. Elmer Compton and family visit, Butler and Beards relatives in Minersville. Twilight Garden Club session postponed to Thursday at Miss Lucertia Genheimer home Mulberry Ave due to music club event. Mrs. Anna Hecox returns from Athens County with Wilbur and Rossie Dean. Mrs Gerald Rice hosts bridge club in Naylors Run. Hecox relatives from Charleston visit. Queen Esther Class meets at Edna Schoenleb home Butternut Ave. Mrs A H Fisher assist. Dine at Mary Jane Coffee Shoppe hosts Mrs D O Lyle with Mina Boice Emma Boice and Fannie Stevens.
Racine yin new commercial club organized at the local high school on Wednesday November 6 under commercial teacher Jane Cooper. Officers elected were Kathryn Carnahan president Rex Marrs vice president Lucy McKenzie secretary and Jane Cooper treasurer. Club aims to promote interest in commercial subjects and plan future meetings at the high school auditorium.
Miss Carrie Bell will host the Ladies Aid at her home on Thursday afternoon. Queen Esther Society holds its regular meeting November 18 at the Neigler homes. The Loving Sister party is Friday evening November 15 at leader Mrs. Gibbie Duskey’s home. Mrs. Lois Fling and Mrs. Fern Crow visited in Spring tied with Charles Crow. Leonard Howell and two friends from Apple Grove, W V, spent Thursday with his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Howell. Mrs. A G Bixler of Ashtabula is visiting Frank and Percy Ross. Kyle and Marvalie Stump spent the weekend in Coal Grove with friends. Mrs. Floyd Bell of Cincinnati and Miss Bertha Evans of Jackson were Sunday guests of Mrs. Kate Wolf. Betty and Bob Wiltshire of Marmet W Va spent Sunday here with [text incomplete].
Large crowds attend revival services at the Nazarene Church in Syracuse. Pastor Rev. C B Clendenin announces continued services throughout the week led by evangelist Rev. B O Donaldson.
Revival services will begin Sunday night at White Chapel Navy conducted by Rev Maud J White of New Sheffield Pa Miss Gladys Pullins employed at Coolville spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs W H Pullins Miss Bessie and Doris Barnhart visited the L H Deeter family Sunday Charles Wilson and Harlow Watkins who had been ill are reported recovering Miss Violet Deeter was a Sunday guest of her grandparents Mr and Mrs S H Deeter
Rutland notes a second PTA meeting this year and a Thursday banquet at the Martin Hotel. The Merry Maids hold a sample fair Friday at the Methodist Church. Numerous local visits and visits to Athens and Huntington areas are listed alongside revival services at the Christian Church led by Rev. M. T. Ellis. Lucille Johnson hosts the Merry Maids Class of about 40 at the Methodist Church with refreshments.
Dexter church schedules preaching services Sunday evening November 17 at 6 30 instead of 7 o clock due to a change in timing.
Middleport brief notes report Mr and Mrs Leo Russell relocating from the Covert property to Bradbury to live with Shannon Russell's father. Several social events are summarized including Union Christian Missionary Society meetings, 800 club gathering, and Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters officers’ meeting. Notable mentions include illness, travel, and visits among residents and families in Middleport.
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