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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1935

Page

3

Badges for Three Evoy Boys At Syracuse Meeting

Fifteen readers of t in Meigs the annual busi huta Dia commission held in the Syracuse The district regular Board eich OS conducted CG pitter. vice chair to District, pre the meeting Thursday campaign this year by the was discussed along the annual fall in various troops. Re various committees Frank H. Johnston the Boy Scout camp the program completed for s consideration. Committee chair and Ed Howell execu ted on , on developed a Cub syracuse pressed boys not thought 1 within of Review, district session, 42 of Pomeroy awarding of Tracy Goodwin re honors when the cut was bestowed, merit badges for fp Woodwork, Soil mal Industry, Gar Collecting Public for Chemistry and swards went to: Char fer Wood Carving to Animals, and Ed for Safety, Cheri fr is GRANTED Decree for divorce y by Common E. Peoples to Sarah from her husband, of Columbus, The custody of her by court order, Ci ted on grounds of duty and extreme.

T In Meigs Syracuse Eich OS Pitter Frank H. Johnston Tracy Goodwin Peoples Sarah Columbus

West Wednesday Party Honors Mrs. West in Mulberry Run

A social gathering hosted by Mrs. R. T. West on Mulberry River featured friends and guests from Wise and nearby areas. Orie Kinde and Louise Ackley spoke on the evening, with Miss Clara Jenk and other hostesses assisting. refreshments followed the program.

R. T West Will Bolden W. Va Charles Rus- Wise Ton George Frank Fugate Albert Corelia Whipple Foster the- Russel Ralph Graves H. T. Proc. Kindle Clara George Howell Ralph Penn Hen Rex Ackrey Richard West J. Ge Harrisie Imm Marion Ra Lord H Mer Lippineott Patr la Jenk

WPA sewing project begins in Middleport

The WPA sewing program started Thursday in Middleport employing 16 women and a supervisor Mrs. Kathryn Monahan. The room is on the Koehler sisters' second floor on North Second Avenue. The project is aided by Koehler sisters Ohio Fuel and Gas Co Southern Ohio Electric Co and many citizens.

Middleport WPA Kathryn Monahan Koehler Sisters North Second Avenue Ohio Fuel and Gas Company Southern Ohio Electric Company

Chester Grange Elects New Officers for Year

Chester Grange met at the schoolhouse Tuesday evening and elected new officers led by Master C. N. Jones and overseer G. L. Michael. The lecturer Mrs. C. EB Calvert outlined a program featuring a country life debate and music by August Weber, Ruth Weber, Mildred Summerfield, and Mary Virginia Mora.

Chester Chester Grange C. N. Jones G. L. Michael C. EB. Calvert C. E. Calvert Ralph Parker J. B. Hayes E. B. Knight Ceries Audrey Woody Pomona Ida Knight Flora Jessie Jones Bernice Ridenour Frank Michael Mary Parker C. B. Calvert August Weber Ruth Weber

Pomeroy Personal Social Notes Include Local Moves

Pomeroy social items note Mr. and Mrs. Newell Hysell moving into the Callie Ohlinger property on Brick Street after their recent marriage. Miss Annis Elliott returns from Athens. Mrs. Boyd Dilgard visits Columbus with students Clarence Matthews and Harold Krous. Junior Shakespeare Club meets at Miss Louise Baer’s Minersville home with hostesses Nancy Schaefer and Yolanda Dilgard. Troop 1 Girl Scouts meet at the Episcopal parish house.

Pomeroy Newell Hysell Rutland Callie Ohlinger Brick Street Annis Elliott Butternut Avenue Athens Boyd Dilgard Minersville Columbus Clarence Matthews Harold Krous Wooster Ohio University Dilgard Shakespeare Club Louise Baer Nancy Schaefer Yolanda Dilgard Troop 1 Girl Scouts Episcopal Parish

Group Plans Work POMEROY mince meat project

The Federated Circle met at Mrs. Lena Huber’s Union Avenue home with 18 members. They completed plans for making and selling mince meat and held a program and business session followed by refreshments hosted by Mrs. Will Baker Miss Maude Grueser and Mrs. Huber.

Pomeroy Federated Circle Lena Huber Union Avenue Will Baker Maude Grueser Huber

Rev Minor Resigns to Take Hutsonville Pastorate

The Frost Universalist Church schedules its regular meeting for next Sunday afternoon November 17 at 2:30. Rev. Minor, who resigns from his Ohio post, will leave for a new field and has accepted a call to lead the Hutsonville, Til church beginning soon.

Frost Frost Universalist Church Minor Ohio Hutsonville Til

Meigs County Poultry School enrollment reaches near hundred

Meigs County Poultry School enrollment nears 100 with more than 50 poultrymen registered for five sessions to begin in Pomeroy. George W. Kreitler states sessions run Nov 21 after. All sessions start 1 30 p m and end 3 15 p m with two 45 minute periods.

Pomeroy Meigs County George W. Kreitler Ohio State University Kreitler

Middleport Social Personal Mention

Mrs. Charles Mc Namee and daughter travel to Letart West Virginia after the death of her brother Timothy Van Meet er aged 78. Mrs. Mc Namee remains for the funeral. Several local residents, including Mrs. C C Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Paul T Leonard, visit Columbus and Detroit for family affairs and illness.

Middleport Charles McNamee C. P. Bradbury Letart W. Va Timothy van Meeter

Federated Church sets Sunday School and worship roles

Federated Church Pomeroy plans Sunday School starting 9 am with adults led by Harry Mescher and juniors by Fred Biaetiner while Mrs Lena Huber heads the beginners. Worship at 10:15 features organist Isabel Powell, choirs, and the sermon A Cry for Help. Christian Stewardship sessions will discuss Christ’s stance on ignorance in His Kingdom.

Pomeroy The Federated Church R. C. Ditter Harry Mescher Fred Biaetiner Lena Huber Isabel Powell Christ

Local Society Notes Mention Residents and Movements

Niece and Dr and Mrs Harry Nelson will host a relative indefinitely. Twelve to fifteen PTA members attend the county banquet Thursday evening at the New Martin Hotel. Mr and Mrs William Huggins move to Silver Run with William's parents Mr and Mrs Martin Collins, Mrs Collins seriously ill.

Harry Nelson Parent Teacher Association New Martin Hotel William Huggins Silver Run Martin Collins Collins

Rocksprings Institute announces two state speakers

The Rocksprings Farmers Institute program is set for November 21 evening and November 22. Mrs L V Reuter hosts the event with two state speakers, Mrs D H Phillips of Mt Washington Hamilton County and W F E Sitterly of Canal Winchester. Officers are Alfred E Crew president, W A Carman vice president, L V Reuter secretary.

D. H. Phillips Mt. Washington Hamilton County W. FE. Sitterly Canal Winchester The Rocksprings Institute Alfred E. Crew W. A. Carman L. V. Reuter

WPA project begins on Third Street repair in Middleport

Work on Third Street repair by a WPA project started Wednesday with W. H. Beeson as supervisor. About 25 or 30 men are on the job and the project will take some time to complete.

Middleport Third Street W. H. Beeson

Honor Miss Humphrey at Ohio English Council meeting

The Ohio National Council of Teachers of English will hold a three day conference in Indianapolis November 28 to 30. Miss Clive Humphrey, former Middleport resident and current Scott High School Toledo English teacher, will chair the conference on creative writing as the council honors Miss Humphrey, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs S S Humphrey of Middleport.

Middleport Ohio National Council of Teachers of English Indianapolis Clive Humphrey Scott High School Toledo Conference On Miks Humphrey Ss. P. Humphrey

Local schools past leadership noted in brief

The item references several years ago when Mr. Humphrey served as superintendent of the local schools. It also notes that Miss Humphrey is a cousin of J. N. Humphrey of Hooker Avenue.

Humphrey Miss Humphrey J. N. Humphrey Hooker Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eroy Ed Howell R. T. West Orie Kinde Louise Ackley Rev. Minor Poultry School Kreier Samp Russell Louisville Wayne Russell Russell Bridge Club Franklin Wilson McMillan Hospital Charleston Gravel Hill Maxine Wilson John Vroman Pomeroy's C. C. Bailey North Fourth Avenue Mollie Harrington New York City William Anderson A. H. Bradbury Paul T. Leonard Paula Jane Mrs. Leonard BE. C. Rider Nallen Sara Jones Greenfield Roberts Jones Detroit Eadaches Krulk Home Saler Keraut Sels Rats Sf Grocery & Meats Matos National Brands Corre Boscal Coffee California Prunes Arbuckle Little Boy Blue Rich Sweet Home Corn Caldwell Creamery Jonathan Grimes B. Asst KRAFT Velveeta Campbell Fish Southeastern Ohio RITZ Etbola Arersten Anonited E. M. Johnson
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