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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1936

Page

3

Daughters of Union Veterans Plan Dec 14 Lodge Hall Event

In Pomeroy 17 members met at Mrs. Richard Campbell’s Nye Ave home. They will hold a Christmas party for veterans and widows at ICCF Hat on Dec 14 noon, a party for husbands and friends that evening, with refreshments cards and bingo. Prizes went to Elva Story full house to Lester Hart and to Charles Grueser consolation.

Pomeroy Daughters of Union Veterans Richard Campbell Nye Ave 1.C.C.F D.U.V Elva Story Lester Hart Charles Grueser A. V. Howell Tom Googlein Eva Russ Fred Langlotz A. Cracy Marion Radford Dhn Senkus Raymond Neutzling Elmer Wickham Bentz Wolf Smith Minnie Hiselstein Elsie Hart Clara Zier Campbell

Farm Women Present Program in Olive

In Olive, the Olive Farm Women's Club met at Ruth Pickens home in Reedsville with twelve members and four visitors. Ruth Pickens presided as president, new officers were elected for the year including Mae Humphrey as president Ava Myers vice president Iva Buckley secretary Lucy Cowdrey treasurer and recreation leaders Tress Swain and Myrtle Rose reporter Helen Emerick. The program leader Nerva Pryor led seven life periods discussion with Cowdrey Myers Swain Emerick Ella Emerick Mae Humphrey and Myrtle Rose. Soup and coffee were served and the next meeting is a New Year party at Ara Myers home.

Long Bottom Olive Farm Women's Club Ruth Pickens Reedsville Mae Humphrey Ava Myers Iva Buckley Lucy Cowdrey Tress Swain Myrtle Rose Helen Emerick Nerva Pryor Lucy Cowdery Ara Myers Ella Emerick

Racine Personal and Social News Notes

Miss Emma Fasterday returned home from Detroit for a week with her parents C J Easterday. Several relatives and friends, including Mrs Ella Tanthorey and Mrs Olivia Betzing, visited Easterday home. A short item notes 10 month old William Demosky ill with pneumonia in Middleport, prompting Minnie Neutzling’s trip.

Pomeroy Minnie Neutzling Middleport William Edward Demosky Edward Demosky Penumonia

Home for Holidays Middleport Students Return for Thanksgiving

Middleport note lists Ohio University in Athens students home for Thanksgiving vacation. Names include Kathryn Lama Henrietta Ewing Jean McKay Sybil McCoy Mary Hennesy Will Reynolds Harry Craig Billie Robson Charles Lewis William Garber George Hayes Edward Lewis Arnold Bennett.

Middleport Ohio University Athens Kathryn Jean Lama Henrietta Ewing Jean McKay Sybil McCoy Mary E. Hennesy Will Reynolds Harry Craig, Jr Billie Robson Charles Lewis William Garber George Hayes Edward Lewis Arnold Bennett

Thanksgiving visitors and local comings in Middleport area

Middleport folks welcome relatives for Thanksgiving including Elizabeth Breta and Leona Ebert with Franklin from Oreton and sister Mrs C O Fisher and family. Oak Harbor teacher Margaret Hysell arrives to spend the week with Harry and Grace Hysell. Remodelling planned for the Corbin property near the Presbyterian Church. Local residents travel to Columbus and Philadelphia for family events and stage duties.

Middleport Elizabeth Breta Leona Ebert Franklin Oreton C. O. Fisher Main St Margaret Ella Hysell Oak Harbor Harry Hysell Gravel Hill Marcus Chambers Corbin Presbyterian Church Jennings Keffer Tom Filmer Youngstown Keffer D. H. Daniels N. Second Ave Middleport-Pomeroy Yellow Jacket Jackets Panthers Jimmy Sanborn Alice Sanborn Wallace Elizabeth Bradford Columbus Billy Demoskey Edward Dempskey Florence Bush Athens Harry Morris Akron Harold Hubbard J. W. Wilson R. A. Miller S. Third Ave Gordon Gardner Jean Joan D. D. Werner F. I. Gardner Church of Christ Buchanan Mich Alfred B. Morris Glouster Clarence Hamm Billy Lexington William Michl Corinne Palmer Soudersville Philadelphia

John Aumiller Dies At Home of Parents

John E. Aumiller aged 52 died at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Aumiller in Spiller. He had driven from Beaver Falls Pa to visit them, became ill after arriving and lived only a short time. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral plans were not announced. The arrival of the widow was expected Tuesday.

Pomeroy John E. Aumiller Jacob Aumiller Spiller

Accident Reunites WW II Buddies in Wisconsin

An automobile collision near Rice Lake brings Herbert F. Forbes of Rice Lake and William Glasner of Milwaukee face to face. The two veterans calmly recognize each other and recall serving together in the headquarters company of the 32nd division.

Rice Lake Wis U.P Herbert F. Forbes William Glasner Milwaukee

Widow of Arthur Roush Dies in Meigs County

Mrs. Elizabeth Roush aged 60 died at her Condor Street home in Pomeroy after several years illness. She is survived by daughter Mildred Ohlinger and sons Harold of Pomeroy Virgil of Follensbee West Virginia, four grandchildren, two sisters Mrs. Philip Meier Brick and Mrs. Katie Huggins Follensbee, and brother Mark Jenkinson Athens. Funeral plans to be announced.

Pomeroy Elizabeth Roush Arthur Roush Condor St

Revival meetings and community events at Rutland churches

Rutland church activities include ongoing revival at Bethel Church Silver Ridge led by Rev Cloyce D Copley. A father son banquet at Rutland M E Church featured George Carson on Fathers of Fifty Years Ago Carl Dennison on Ideals for My Son and L M Mooney on Making the Grade. Dr Foster district superintendent led a business meeting. Reverend Perry of McConnelsville closed a Sunday series at Rutland Christian Church. A funeral for Low Spires was held at the M E Church with Rev Harley Bolton officiating and local quartet for songs. The Womanless Wedding is planned for December 12 with rehearsals underway sponsored by the M E Church.

Bethel Church Silver Ridge Cloyce D. Copley Rutland Christian Church M. E Harley Bolton Dick Wiley M. E. Church

Birthday Party Honors Syracuse Resident Frank Harris

Syracuse resident Frank Harris was the guest of honor at a birthday party held at his home on Sunday. Attending were Howard Harris, Russell Marison, Robert Crew of Racine, Otis Rainey of Pt. Pleasant, Richard Van Meter and their children of Pomeroy, John Crew and two sons, Jessie Diddle and three children of Syracuse, and Walter Harris from the CCC camp at Rocksprings.

Syracuse Frank Harris Upper Syracuse Howard Harris Russell Marison Robert Crew Racine Otis Rainey Pt. Pleasant Richard van Meter Pomeroy John Crew Jessie Diddle Walter Harris CCC Rocksprings

Forty hour devotion opens at Sacred Heart Church

Forty hour devotion began Tuesday morning at Sacred Heart Church with Rev Father Murphy assisted by visiting priests from out of town.

Pomeroy Sacred Heart Church Father Murphy

Pioneer of North Is Heard in Pomeroy

Harold D. Eide, pioneer founder of Spitzbergen’s northernmost white habitation, spoke at Pomeroy Junior High School detailing Arctic experiences. The Civic Club Entertainment Festival’s third program featured his address, with a final play slated for next Tuesday night.

Pioneer North Pomeroy Eide Civic Club

Pomeroy Social Notes Headline of Thanksgiving Visits

Local social column lists Mary Betz returning home from Cardington after a visit with Brewsters. Numerous residents and relatives travel to Columbus, Charleston, and Baltimore for Thanksgiving gatherings, visits, and family events.

Melbourne Children’s Church marks 60th anniversary

Melbourne’s Children’s Church celebrates six decades as the world’s only such congregation serving ages six to sixteen. Membership ranges from 60 to 200, with access restricted to those under 16 except for volunteer teachers, speakers, and helpers.

Melbourne U.P

Orange rivalry spurs vitamin C claim between coasts

Californian orange growers claim California oranges contain 22 percent more Vitamin C than Florida fruit after analyses. The push highlights competition between the two states in the fruit industry.

Los Angeles Florida California

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