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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1932

Page

2

Middleport forms town relief group to unify aid work

Middleport residents form The Middleport Relief Association to centralize all charitable activity. The organization aims to serve hungry and sick residents, with representation from churches schools lodges and clubs and a board of directors led by President W. E. Melvin.

Middleport Middleport Relief Association Association American Legion C. O. Winher William Seiff George Childs Paul Smart Lindsey Lyons Chris. van Edward Frene Dell Martin Methodist C. M. Hennessy T. W. Jones WEB Melvin Martin Fasex M. A. White Lee McCombs W. 8 White Blanche Goodwin Parent-Teacher Association B. R. Tompkine James ©. Harvey Council- Co. L

Instant Cold Relief With Bayer Aspirin Tablets

An ad promotes Bayer Aspirin as the fastest, safest cold remedy. It advises taking tablets every 2 to 4 hours on day one and 3 to 4 times daily afterward, plus gargling with crushed tablets for sore throat. It emphasizes obtaining genuine Bayer Aspirin and dissolves quickly for quick effect.

Furkey Day Dance Opens Winter Social Season

Middleport hosts the third annual Thanksgiving dance by Phi Delta Kappa at the Masonie Temple ballroom Thursday night. The event features Walt Sears and his Georgia Revelers, a nationally known orchestra. Members are local business and social leaders who previously sponsored dances and boat outings.

Middleport Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity Middeport Masonie Temple Phi Delta Kappa Walt Sears Georgia Terrace Gardens Chicago

Alfred Brown Dies. Buried in Cheshire Thursday

Alfred L. Brown 32 died after a week of illness at his mother's Rutland home. Survived by his mother, two daughters Betty Jane and Charlotte Elizabeth, two sisters Mrs Walter Davidson of Rutland and Mrs Lord Williams of Charleston, one brother H. S. Brown of Columbus. Funeral at Cheshire Baptist Church at 2:30 Thursday. burial in Cheshire Cemetery. Local notices follow of community events and visits.

Rutland Alfred L. Brown Betty Jane Charlotte Elizabeth Walter Davidson Lord Williams Charleston

Meigs Grand Jury Indicts Seven In Day and a Half

Meigs County grand jury completed a one and a half day session Tuesday, considering twenty one cases. Eleven indictments were returned. seven were made public, including burglary in an inhabited dwelling and larceny charges against multiple defendants, a concealed weapons case, manslaughter, and other related offenses.

Pomeroy Meigae County John Wilt David Maggy Brimer Hagey Wiliam Maggy P. Richards Earl Richards Abert Richards Herbert McGinnis Charles Schwarts Claude Polk

Auxiliary Meets Legion Women in Contest for Dues

Pomeroy November 23 The Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion held a regular meeting in the Reed Building lodge hall. New president Mrs Carrie Neutziing presided and members paid annual dues amid a side contest with the losing side owing a future social treat. Refreshments followed served by hostesses Mrs Jacob Elberfeld Mrs Alfred Fiberfeld and Mrs A V Howell.

Pomeroy Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion Reed Building Carrie Neutziing Jacob Elberfeld Alfred Fiberfeld A. V Howell

War Veteran Dies James Canter 9 Succumbs at Home

POMEROY November reports the funeral of Civil War veteran James Canter of Letart Falls held Tuesday at Letart church. He was nine years old. Local Daughters of Union Veterans attended including Mrs John Chase Mrs Richard Campbell Mrs Elmer Wicham and Mrs Thomas Googie. Also notes a Shakespeare Club meeting held Tuesday at the home of Mrs Clifford J Rhodes with a Greek literature paper read by Mrs E K Lippincott and Greek story by Mrs Rhodes followed by a social and refreshments.

Pomeroy Levers Daughters of Union Veterans James Canter Letart Falls Letart Church Canter John Chase Richard Campbell Elmer Wicham Thomas Googie Shakespeare Club Clifford J. Rhodes Minersville E K. Lippincott Rhodes

Frank Baker Celebrates Eighty-Fifth Birthday at Home

Frank Baker of Sion Avenue marked his eighty fifth birthday Monday with visits from friends and acquaintances who offered greetings and well wishes for health.

Pomeroy Frank Baker Sion Avenue

Thanksgiving Visits and Illness in Local Area

Thanksgiving visits populate the community with Mr and Mrs Oscar Meyer Mrs Helen Turnbull plans a return home today after time with son Donald in Lan cwater. Mr and Mrs Charles Gilkey of Galipotly spent the weekend with daughter Mrs Pat Thornton on Nar rigonville Road. Miss Miriam Woods of Charleston returned home Monday after visiting Mr and Mrs Patrick Lochary. Mrs Wilson Nortin of Athens spent Tuesday with PF Peoples family on Union Avenue. Mrs John Okue is seriously ill at home on Second Street with a lasting influenza illness.

Frank Vroman Lulyet R B. Laughead Columbus Jake Turner HE. Thomas Lincoln Street June Lansbury Charleston Hospital Mar. C. C. Washington Paul C. Jones Grant Hospital Paul Leonard Nation W. Va J. C. Leonard Frank Guinther Standson Franklin Huntingtom Gunther Stewart Bull Virginia Smith Schowul Grant Street Lee McComas A. M. White M. W. Exeex RE McKay Nan Moore Harriet Ewing Ohio State University Glenroy Ewing Lincoln Hill Harry Canterbury Ewing Arthur Protat Dorothy Carolys Cincinnati Serving Kerr Syracuse Parkersburg Karr Martha Witt Reuter Pomeroy Precinct Richard Madeline Edna Thereses West Pomeroy Ed Parker Minersville Bes Mr. Parker Thomas Going Thomas Fork Dale Gilkey Kev Ant Xis A Brant Colembus Keats Beather-Ielow Ed Priste Tie Wife Vale Street Kent Brant Trey Will Meser Colum- Lue Oscar Meyer Helen Turnbull Mulberry Avenue Donald Lan Cwater Mrr Charles Gilkey Galipotly Pat Thornton Nlarrigonville Road Miriam Woods Charleston Patrick Lochary Eveniiu Wilson Nortin Athens PF. L. Peoples Union Avenu John Okue Second Street Charlies Ralph Phil Devoe Ralph Vinton Ida Wyman Henry Chaney William Bracken John Watera Farrel Thomas Glouster Matt Thomas Robert Snyder Clifford Gerald Floyd Fiza Everhart Canton William Chivers Verna Murphy New Lexington Albert Storer Alice Anders Nin Anders Joe Tooey

Marriage Revealed of Fowler Daughter in Middleport

Mr and Mrs George Fowler of Grant Street announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Ril to Mr John Wheeldon. The couple wed on August 27 1990. Mrs Wheeldon was in the Middleport High School sophomore class last year but is not attending this year. They reside with Mrs Wheeldons parents on Grant Street.

Middleport George Fowler Grant Street Miss Ril John Wheeldon Wheeldon Middleport High School

Two Benefits Middleport Groups Raise Funds by Entertainments

In Middleport the PTA and Fifth Grade show fundraisers drew appreciative crowds at Pearl Street gym. The PTA event, with ten cent admission, boosted the treasury, while the Fifth Grade performance under Mrs Guy Reynold supported the radi fund, helping greatly.

Middleport Parent-Teacher Association Pearl Street Parent-Teacher Association Treasury Guy Reynold

Dorothy Fults Hosts Bridge Club at North Third Avenue

Miss Dorothy Fults entertained her Bridge club at her home on North Third Avenue and Walnut Street. Three tables played. Guests included Mrs Ben Fults Jr Miss Maxine Burns Miss Isabel Kine and Mrs Ben Fults Jr. The club high score was not stated.

Middleport Dorothy Fults Bridge Club North Third Avenue Walnut Street Ben Fults, Jr Maxine Burns Isabel Kine Ben Fults Wea

Miss Viva Russ Wins Award at Evening Event

A local gathering crowned Miss Viva Russ with the award and Miss Burns won the guest prize. At the close of play Miss Fults served light refreshments.

Ty Miss Burns Miss Fults

Local Social Notes Highlight Jerseyville and Athens Visits

Mrs Biehl and Mrs Jiame call on Mrs Smith. church dinner at gym benefits M E Church. Jerseyville delegation attends Central M E Church services in Athens. Mary Williams visits brother Leo Williams. numerous calls and dinners among local families, with guests from Murray City Columbus and Columbus area.

Fred Biehl Anna W Jiame Edith Smith J. Smith S&s M. E. Church Bun Wilson Jay Hamer Rex Burson S. J. Smith Willie Wetherby George Berker Clifford Ruth Bobby Dunn Murray City James Pom Hamer Doris Cowen Columbus Earl Cowen Cowen John Cowen

Murray City Social News Brief

Murray City residents host and visit family members with weekend gatherings. Ray Mysell and Mise Babe Toth of Columbus join Mr and Mrs William Thomas and family. Don Solon visits parents Barney and wife in Wooster. they attended Notre Dame Navy game in Cleveland. Audrey McIntyre of Shawnee stays with sister Howard Bush. Grace Gee returns to New York City work after hometown visit. Howard Beougher family and Eugene Roberts visit from Columbus.

Murray City Ray Mysell Mise Babe Toth Columbuse William Thomas Don Solon Barney Solon Wooster Notre Dame Navy Cleveland Hamli Nelsonville Audrey McIntyre Shawnee Howard Bush Grace Gee New York City Frank Gee Howard Beougher Paul Beougher Miss Jackson Columbus Eugene Roberts

Community Notices of Weekend Visits and Travel

Names and relatives from the city and Akron are listed visiting and traveling. Several residents plan moves or trips to Columbus, Los Angeles, Canton, and other locales, with family connections and host households noted.

Local Social Visits and Visits Across Communities

A sequence of brief social calls and visits across families and neighbors. residents and friends such as Lottie Hayman with Arthur Orr, Minnie Orr with Dave McElroy, Roy Pearson with John Taylor, and other locally noted households in Dorcas Pom ery Spiller and Spiller areas.

Arthur Orr Mr. Nicholson Dexter Minnie Orr Dave McElroy Mike Theiss Dorcas Edwin Hayman Guy Singer George Deem Roy Pearson Racine John Taylor J. W. Lee Neal Jewett

Architect Milles Explains Beauty That Endures In Housing

Athens Rotary heard Nelsonville architect William Mills discuss how modern architecture grew from affordable housing needs yet should respect historical beauty. He argued enduring homes blend simple line, tradition, and lasting materials, contrasting with transient car oriented designs and emphasizing porch comfort and garden integration.

Visitors of local families noted in town

Emma Cokney hosted mother of Minersville and Date Warner on Thursday while Mrs. B. E. Orr welcomed guests. Anna Singer visited her daughter Mrs. A. H. Bailey.

Mildred Parks Dorcas Clint Slater Minnie Eythe Orr Clara Circle Anna Dana Hemsley Pomeroy Ralph Frank J. C. McKay Pauline Thomas Batley Albert Pearson Eddie Griffith Spiller Myrtle Warner Ruby Bailey Maxine Bailey Wilma Wilson Ernest Warner Minersville Date Warner and Family Emma Cokney B. E. Orr Anna Singer A. H. Bailey

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