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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1939

Page

3

Meet Expenses For Removal Of Memorial In Meigs County

Meigs County War Memorial Committee and Board of Education members met after noon to mark off the proposed site between the U S Post Office and Roadside Park. Today officials from the group state highway department and federal representatives will work to arrange removal from Pythian Park. Contributions to cover removal costs include the Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR five dollars, American Legion Auxiliary ten, Feeney Bennet Post ten, Modern Woodmen nineteen, Royal Neighbors five, P T A five, Girl Scouts two, plus private gifts.

Middleport Meigs County War Memorial Committee Board of Education U. S. Post Office State Highway Department Pythian Park Jonathan Meigs D.A.R American Legion Aux- Mary Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Modern Woodmen of America Royal Neighbors P.T.A Girl Scouts

Bennetts Dine on Deer After Hunting Trip

MIDDLEPORT Neighbors and friends of Charles Bennett NYCRR engineer have enjoyed venison from a hunting trip in Virginia last week. Bennett and companion Marvin Morris returned Friday with a deer killed during the stay. He makes the annual Virginia trip with a lodge party, and patriotic groups approve the proposed change of location, expected to aid finances.

Middleport Charles Bennett NYCRR Virginia Bennett Marvin Morris

Missing Man Returns To Middleport Home

Clyde French a Middleport businessman left his home Sunday afternoon saying he would return soon. He walked back into his Main Street residence last night after 32 hours away. Relatives friends and authorities from two counties and state police had searched for him. He appeared nervous but unharmed and was given warm food and put to bed. He reportedly drove his car continuously during the absence and details remain unclear.

Middleport Clyde French Main St

Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Visitors

Frank Grogan returns from Columbus after visiting cousin Mrs Myrtle Thatcher. Miss Kate Straughn visits Charleston and Huntington with Mr Ervin. Chorus meets for Christmas vesper rehearsal at Mrs L W Me Comas home. Mrs Margaret Jones ill on S Second Ave. Lenore Giles visits Columbus with sister Mrs L Crary Davis. Margretta Hughes improving after heart attack. Eberts sisters of Oreton visit Mrs Clyde French under medical care. Guests at L D Diles home include Fred Bush and daughter Sharon from Nitro. Marjorie Diles spends weekend in Glouster. Rev H A Rothrock dines with daughter Ruth Rothrock and friends at Ohio University.

Middleport Frank Grogan Columbus Myrtle Thatcher Kate Straughn Charleston William Robson Leslie Ervin Miss Straughn Ervin Huntington Woman's Music Club L. W MeComas Margaret Jones S. Second Ave Jones Covert Baking Company Lenore Giles L. Crary Davis Margretta Hughes Jacob Hughes Eberts Oreton Clyde French French L. D. Diles Fred Bush Sharon Nitro Diles Marjorie Diles Glouster H. A. Rothrock Ruth Rothrock Ohio University Kathryn Constance Karr Ravenswood Mary Idle Pomeroy Virginia Harger Spokane Wash Athens

Cases Heard Monday By Pomeroy Mayor

Roy E. Frecker pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated before Mayor M. D. Hartley and was bound over to the grand jury on a $300 bond. Madison Perry drew a guilty plea for intoxication, receiving five days in jail and a $10 fine. James Hendricks Sr. pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct and assault and battery, with $50 fines on each and jail if unpaid. Other pleas included additional fines for related offenses. Local couples fined for fighting at Shenang Springs.

Pomeroy Roy E. Frecker M. D. Hartley Madison Perry James Hendricks, Sr Justice of Peace Frank Stowe Donald Covert Ray Clark Cheshire Nick Grueser Rutland Shenang Springs

Aged Racine Resident Dies at Home Monday

Mrs. Jessie Roush age 68 died Monday at her home near Racine after a long illness. Survived by husband Ephraim and eight children including L L Roush Columbus R R Roush Gallipolis Lloyd Roush Racine Harold Roush Chester James Roush Columbus Laura Morris Gallipolis Leverett Roush Pomeroy and John Roush Racine plus many grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 1 30 p m Sutton Church with burial in a nearby cemetery.

Racine Jessie Roush Here Ephraim Roush Rev L. L. Roush Columbus R. R. Roush Gallipolis Lloyd Roush Harold Roush Chester James Roush Laura Morris Leverett Roush Pomeroy John, Roush

Father and Son Banquet Planned at Rutland

A father and son banquet is planned for Thursday evening at the Rutland Church of Christ under the Golden Circle Class. Proceeds support the church basement fund. The program features talks and music with Charles Walburn of Middleport as song leader.

Rutland Golden Circle Rutland Church of Christ Charles Walburn Middleport

POMEROY Action in Common Pleas Court Orders Temporary Alimony

Cecil Eiselstein ordered to pay $50 temporary alimony in a divorce case filed by wife Mary M. Eiselstein. Court entry filed Monday in the clerk of courts office records the action.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Cecil Eiselstein Mary M. Eiselstein Clerk of Courts

Yellow Jackets Banquet Set for Thursday Evening

The MHS Yellow Jackets football team will attend the annual football banquet at the high school on Thursday December 7. Ohio University head coach Don Peden will speak. Rotary Club and Phi Delta Kappa sponsor the event with PTA volunteers handling the menu. Details to follow.

Milldeport MHS Yellow Jackets Don Peden Ohio University Athens Middleport Rotary Club Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity PTA

Amended Petition Filed in Damage Suit

The amended petition in the $5,260.77 damage suit of Marcia Hobstetter against Ben Petrel was filed in common pleas court. The case arose from a Second Street accident on Aug. 2, 1937, when a truck backed into Hobstetter’s car. The amendment adds an injury to the right sciatic nerve to the alleged injuries.

Gallipolis A. D. Russell Russell

Meigs County Workers Receive Back Pay Before Christmas

Meigs County employes unpaid for five months finally received three months of salary on Friday. They look forward to Christmas with renewed spirits as back wages are settled.

Meigs County Pomeroy

Loyal Women's Class Elects Officers at Monthly Meeting

In Middleport the Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ held its regular meeting electing Mrs Pearl as president Mrs Lewis Burford as secretary Mrs R B Laughead as treasurer and Mrs George Russell as teacher Officers were chosen at the monthly session Fr iday Dec 8 the class will host the Sunshine Buddy Benguet event to reveal and assign Buddies for the coming year Mrs Howard Williams group served as hostesses for the evening.

Middleport Loyal Women's Church of Christ Pearl Lewis Burford R. B. Laughead George Russell

Three Car Pileup on E Main St Causes Little Damage

A three car collision occurred Monday evening at the E Main Street Spring Avenue intersection in Pomeroy. Mont Osborne in a state highway department pickup entered Main from Spring, C. J Hawk drove west, and Nellie Romine headed east. No injuries reported and damage was light.

Pomeroy E. Main St Spring Ave Mont Osborne State Highway Department Main St Spring C. J Hawk Nellie Romine

Rabbit Dinner Served at Shepard's Club in Pomeroy

POMEROY rabbit banquet was served Monday night at the 1.C.C.F. Hall for members of the Shepherd's Club. Afterward the group enjoyed games and recreation. The Odd Fellows meet tonight for the initiatory degree for John Lambert and Albert Brown. The judge meeting next Tuesday will elect officers. In flight a housefly beats its wings 330 times a second.

1.C.C.F Shepherd's Club Odd Fellows John Lambert Albert Brown

Pomeroy Social Notes Daughters Visit Families and College Students

Mrs. E J Bacon of Columbus and Mrs. Virgie Kemery of Indianapolis visit Bertha Stratton in Pomeroy at Emma Ebersbach home. Kimble Hite Peg Ghaster Renzo Menchini and Arthur Fick return to Findlay College after Thanksgiving. J C White and Chris Day family guests at Columbus. Nelle Proctor Graves becomes social reporter for The Democrat. Couples Club of Simpson Methodist Church meets discussing Religion in the Home.

E. J. Bacon Columbus Virgie Kemery Indianapolis Bertha Stratton Emma Ebersbach E. Main St Kimble Hite Peg Ghaster John Hite Findley College Renzo Menchini Arthur Fick J. C. White Peacock Ave Chris Day Nelle Proctor Graves The Democrat Simpson Methodist Church

Fall From Ladder Injures Senator Jones At Home

Senator T. W. Jones is recovering after a step ladder collapsed at his home, throwing him to the floor. The accident occurred Sunday.

Middleport T. W. Jones

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bennetts Athens National Bank Bank of Athens Was Banking Asso Gasco Food Institute Aehief Esther Roehm Middleport Social Notes Lodge Meigs Pythian Sisters Temple K. of P Pomeroy-Middleport Marie Richman Edison Hobstetter O. P. Klein D. B. Hartinger S. Third Ave M. W. Essex Lawrence Bing C. H. Wise, Jr B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society Bing Ross Pullin J. O. Leonard Phyllis Diles Wheaton Ill Wheaton College McMillan Hospital Lorena Gardner Millfield Mazon Council No. 93 Degree of Pocahontas Alice Theisen Kshan Colonial Colonial Service Berry Hotel Yellow Jackets Shepard's Club Fishbaugh West Union Nick Windsor Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Pomeroy Social Notes Pomeroy Personals Clifford Cardwell Wellston Ethel Long Vicki Vatronol Luckoff Victor Brand Mens ‘Hanes’ Union Suits Logan and Lancaster Goodyear Welt
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