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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1935
Page
3
A newly established county jail system outlines revised methods for prisoner care and food costs funded through federal support. Kenneth Kerr and Fowler coordinate inspections to ensure compliance, with emphasis on streamlining road work burdens and enforcing liquor law provisions.
A garbled OCR fragment lists names such as Janet Henry Ponda Peter Barrymore Sheila Terry Billie Pitts Alice Montgomery Walter Angel and Geo Pave. It appears to be a miscellaneous revue or program with multiple captions and incomplete quotes. No clear events or dates emerge.
Pomeroy resident C Merritt in Salem Township Meigs County observes a gray squirrel with a white tail feeding at a walnut tree near Star Hall. Separately the jail's rear wall is being rebuilt to create more space, with prisoners removing the wall and digging hillside.
Mrs. Rhoda Hoppess, 84, died at her nephew R G Bailey’s Bradbury home after long illness. She had lived in Bradbury most of life and left a son in California and a brother in the West. Funeral at Bradbury Church of Christ Friday at 2 PM, burial in Beech Grove Cemetery.
The Racine PTA will hold its regular meeting Tuesday night December 3 at 7 30 with the topic The Modern Parent Knows the Child and a program on Geography as a Basis for World Citizenship led by Miss Fannie Bell Weaver. The Racine Girls Orchestra will perform with members Eloise Belle Helen Smart Selma Neigler Mary Lou Philson Elinore Bentz Allegra Fadely and Mrs Ben Philson as accompanist. The January meeting will discuss History an Aid in Modern Living with leader J W Frank.
Woodford Green of Bladen age 22 and Garnet Clark of Ra cine age 21 obtained a marriage license in probate court on Wednesday. They were married by Squire William Fisher.
Local notes report Middleport residents and friends gathering for Thanksgiving. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Will Murray from Huntington with family, midland arrivals for the Middleport Pomeroy football game, and relatives from Jackson Walden and Gallipolis.
The Boy Scouts of Middleport begin collecting toys Friday at 10 AM. Local Firemen will repair donated toys to be given to needy children at Christmas. Residents are urged to have toys ready for pickup and to contribute by gathering and submitting old toys.
Pomeroy families announce Thanksgiving visits and holiday travel. Dr. and Mrs. Byron Bing and others will join W. C. Armstrong in Columbus. Guests include Dr. and Mrs. Griffin of Columbus, Miss Ann Griffin, J. W. Messamore party, and several students from Columbus. Tedrow family plans Wellston and Hamden visits with some members staying longer.
Pomeroy Recreation Rooms defeated A and P Team Leading Pomeroy McCullough Bowling League by 133 pins Tuesday night. N Stirling led with 394 over three games, E Mansfield had best single game at 152. K McCullough top three game total 351 and Webster Hodge best single game 134 for losers.
Judgment for 583.14 was granted Tuesday in common pleas court to Hilda Steward against Howard C Hull and Clara E Hull on a cognovit note.
RACINE PTA announces a January start for a study course under Mrs Walter Cranston with guidance from Dr Ada Hart Arlitt’s National PTA program The Progressive Home The class will share an evening with the farmers night and other sessions led by Mrs Anis Roush home economics and Mrs Hildare home crafts The PTA sponsors a Christmas cantata on December 15 at the high school auditorium directed by Mrs Lois Fling with PTA chorus assistance
MiddleportPhilathea meeting was held Tuesday at the Church of Christ. Mrs H B Curd led the business session. Plans were made for the annual Christmas party at the church on Thursday evening December 19. The society sponsors Hilltop Troop No 3 Girl Scouts of America and troop members with their captain and lieutenant were invited.
Glouster Kiwanis will assist with the community Christmas tree, with E. L. Jones and H. F. Kittle named to obtain the tree to be set up on Depot Square two weeks before Christmas. A fundraising committee for treats to children is formed including H. F. Kittle and Rev. David P. Morris. Rev. F. G. Boroff, M E Church pastor, spoke at the meeting and won the attendance prize.
Dan Rice a senior at St Charles Academy in Columbus is in St Anthony Hospital with a leg injury from a football game. He is an end for the St Charles team and described as a star player. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Rice of the city.
Mrs James Rinaldo traveled to Mercy Hospital in Columbus for surgery this week. She was escorted by her husband Mr James Rinaldo and Mrs Mary Gingerelll.
Best spellers in Miss Beulah Bennett's Glouster room list Norma Jenkins Laurice Beshara Anna Lou Davis Doris Jean Hogue Betty Lou Smith Joan Vian Cleo Van Horn LaDonna Whaley. Eight others averaged 99 while Ba had the lowest. In Miss Eva Kientz's room phase with 100s include Charles Morrison William Payton Donald Shepard Jack Trace Austin Wiley Charles Zimmer Charles McAfooes Donna Foraker Bill Morrison Juanita Pett Twila Williams Ruth Russell Mary Jane Van Horn.
The Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ met at Mrs Grace Brysons Urbancrest home with Mrs Mary McCance assisting. A Thanksgiving program featured songs a playlet and various named witnesses. A Christmas party and gift exchange is planned for December 18 at Dana Hecks with gifts to Cleveland Christian Orphanage.
A Trimble PTA social held at the grade school, led by the finance committee, drew a large crowd. Teachers presented programs in their rooms, games and refreshments were served, and the event cleared 23.50.
TUPPERS PLAINS The Daughters of America District 13 met Tuesday evening with 10 councils present and about 100 in attendance. State officers Kittle Harrig Canton Mary Hazel Floyd Elizabeth Durst and Lucille Beards attended and were presented gifts. Guest speaker Benjamin F Turner Pomeroy spoke on the public school system as the democracy’s greatest achievement.
Miss Larah Siden Stricker hosted her Five Hundred Club Tuesday at Rutland home. Four tables and four guests attended. Prizes went to Mrs. Edna Hite of Pomeroy for high score and Mrs. Nan Moore for guest prize. Light refreshments were served.
Mrs George Bailey dies Wednesday morning at her Kananga home after a stroke. She is survived by her husband.
State Game Protector A. H. Joachim arrested Glen Stanley of Pagetown and Gilbert Donovan of Rolandus for trapping muskrats in the closed season and hunting without a license. Stanley paid a $50 fine plus costs and was released. Donovan received a $25 fine plus costs and jail time until paid.
The Workers and Farmers Association held a Monday meeting in the Second Ward Fire Department with full officers present and a large attendance. Rev. James Huntley of Middleport spoke on Conditions of the Industrial World of Yesterday and Today. The session closed with the Workers Educational School led by Miss Marion Welsh and A. W. Hoover.
Burlingham hosts a Bur lingham MWA meeting on November 22 with 21 members. Four candidates Evelyn Pickett Mrs Glen Stanley Arthur Martin and William Hart were initiated. Visitors from Alfred camp included Mr and Mrs C F E Woode Mr and Mrs C D Woode Mr and Mrs Lee Henderson Mrs Vere Swartz and Miss Freda Barnhill. Vegetable soup followed the initiation. Next meeting Friday December 13.
In Columbus Ohio the Franklin County Grand Jury refused to indict Mrs. Merrill Spurgeon 42 Portsmouth widow on assault with intent to kill charges. Sheriff Ross Anderson said she was brooding over a broken romance after being committed to Athens State Hospital.
Chauncey The Chauncey Church of Christ choir directed by Mrs Christine Courtney Brown with pianist Mrs Elma Cass will present a sacred music concert this Sunday night at the church. The program features soloists and choir selections including The Old Rugged Cross and Have Thine Own Way among others.
Vera Bridgewater reports 75 attendees at the Morristown Holiness Church Young People’s Society meeting last Sunday. Evangelists John Peel and Victor Glenn spoke on Solomon amid three musical numbers led by George Adkins Ruth Davis Geraldine Mullins Cecil Davis and others.
Rev. George Sagen of Gallipolis will deliver the sermon tonight at Carpenter Baptist Church. Authorities report the transfer of 175 men will soon finish the abandonment of the transient camp south of Delaware.
Bishopville report notes the Sunshine Class gathering will be held Friday evening at the home of Madge and Oriens Pedicord.
Chauncey Esther Class of the M. E. Church met Tuesday night at Mrs. Elizabeth Simmers home. With the president absent, vice president led the session and program. Next meeting set for Nellie Jorden home with Roberta and Mary Helen Harvey assisting.
Chauncey social scene includes Mr and Mrs A L Preston hosting guests last weekend Vernon Hoisington and son Howard Cee Dayton and Mrs Silas Hoisington Athens R D plan Thanksgiving with George Redd in Lancaster James Rackham in ill health at Wilson home Mound Street Millfield Needle Club meets hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Robinet and daughter Mrs William Sisson Chauncey visitors Mrs Blanche Brown and son Harold Brown of Pontiac Michigan stay with Mrs Laura Russell Ellis Avenue Chauncey and Mrs Florence Minister of Athens among attendees.
Chauncey Dover High and Grade Schools closed Wednesday for Thanksgiving vacation. A special program was held at the high school and in grade rooms. School will resume Monday morning, Dec. 2. Sept Wesley Walburn and Mrs Walburn are visiting in Clarksburg West Virginia with Mrs Walburns mother Mrs Co EB Stewart.
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