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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1936

Page

3

Pomeroy Civ ic Club Plans Four Entertainment Series

Pomeroy civic members discussed a four part entertainment series to run weekly starting November 10 at the Senkus Hotel. Acts include a leading retriloquist performer, North Pole lecture with pictures, a musical program by a Southern European family, and a three act comedy.

Pomeroy Lyceum Pomeroy Civic Club Senkus Hotel Second St Diversified North Pole Joe Rudisill Harvey Eastman Uis Reibel L. D. McMaster H. D. Brown W.W. A. Compton Middleport

Peace Church Redecorated After Council Meeting

The Federated Church Council met Tuesday evening at Peace Church. A report described complete redecorating including interior repainting, organ painting with gold leaf, exterior woodwork painting, and a new concrete coating over foundation stones improving the building’s appearance.

Pomeroy Federated Church Council Peace Church

Farewell Party for Mr and Mrs Nye in Pomeroy

A farewell party was held at the Episcopal Parish House in Pomeroy for Mr and Mrs George Edward Nye who are moving to South America. Mr Nye, formerly with a local bank, will work for a U S firm with South American branches and they will reside about 300 miles from Buenos Aires. Mrs Nye’s parents live in Buenos Aires.

Pomeroy George Edward Nye South America Episcopal Parish

Fire Company Plans Meeting and Alarm Siren Installations

Third Ward Fire Company held a regular meeting at City Hall on Tuesday night. The village council’s action to order a new fire alarm siren was announced and plans were made for firemen to assist in installing the equipment. Refreshments followed the business portion.

Pomerqy Third Ward Fire Company

Syracuse Social and Personal Highlights in Syracuse Area

News notes from Syracuse Ohio area recount pastorate assignments and church activities. Mills continues Avon Dale U B Church role for tenth year. locals attend Meigs Co Fair and visit Sun West Virginia. Community leaders Reelected including Mrs. Carl Weese and Girl and Boy Scout leadership updates.

Syraucse Mills Avondale U. B Columbus Syracuse Margaret A. Nease David Rachel Mills Thomas Clark Dan Riser Fred Shumway Norentha Fleming Robert Robits Pomeroy Ladies Aid Society of Asbury M. E. Church Carl Duckworth Ruth Ellen Copley Rutland John Bailey Purley Karr Forest Run Syracuse Womens Foreign Missionary Society

Pomeroy Social Notes Update of Local Visits and Appointments

Local social notes record numerous visits and travels among Pomeroy residents and nearby towns. The list includes Mrs Tei and daughters Ida Palma and Olga Pierotti visiting Pierotti’s mother. many residents returning to Columbus after visits. Deputy over Theodore Council Mrs Bentz Wolf. several attending funerals and district conventions. and various trips to Belpre Big Stone Gap SomerSet and Columbus for meetings and hospital care.

Butternut Ave Janet Allis Koehler Columbus William Dawson Allis Genevieve Moore Belpre Leah Davis Thomas Young Lydia Davis Big Stone Gap Virginia Bentz Wolf Theodore Council Daughters of America Wolf Ray Wilson William Bradfield Lydia Ebersbach Elsie Hart Mary Huber Nettie Wisecarver A. O. Tracy John Seakus Marion Radford Tom Googlein Richard Campbell Somerset Daughters of Union Veterans Hallie Lyman Joe Houck Russell Spencer Bertha Powell Mulberry Ave C. E. Peoples Judge Whitcraft Logan Frances Martin Gallipolis Roy Tracy Spring Ave Eugene Schlaegel J. W. Schlaegel Uniontown West Main St Dale Fulweider Robert Fulweider Mansfield Herman Hoffner Lincoln Hill John Arnold Harrisonville Nell Bing Howard

Literary Club Opens Fall Session in Middleport

Middleport Literary Club held its first fall meeting since May. Mrs Elizabeth spoke on The Federation and topics include American Citizenship, American Home, Education, Fine Arts, Public Welfare and International Relations. Officers for the year are Mrs Titus president Mrs French vice president Mrs McKay secretary Mrs Schaaf treasurer. Next meeting set for Oct 21.

Middleport Middleport Literary Club Elizabeth James Titus Edward French R. E. McKay G. C. Schaaf R. W. Harris

Meigs Students Visit Carpenter Experiment Farm

Thirty four vocational agriculture students from Western Rural High School Rutland and instructor T C Porter toured Carpenter Experiment Farm on Tuesday September 29 by bus. They observed hybrid seed corn soil conservation poultry sheep and pasture improvement and enjoyed a district softball game during recreation.

Rutland Western Rural High School T. C. Porter Carpenter Experiment Farm

Return Home After Eight Week Hospital Stay

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hite returned to their home on West Main Street after eight weeks with their daughter and son in law in Columbus. Mr. Hite had a cataract removed in Grant Hospital and is slowly regaining sight.

Bolin Columbus Red Cross Frank McBride Logan McBride Philip Meier Brick St Almont Hite Herman Mees Nancy Andrews Andrews St. Francis Hospital G. E. Guthrie Orange Pomeroy Ed Hite W. Main St Homer Jacobs Mr. Hite Grant Hospital

Helen Cooper To Head Group

MIDDLEPORT The Auxiliary to Feeney Bennett Post American Legion met in regu lar session electing officers led by President Helen Cooper and senior vice president Ida Edwards. Other officers include Katie Wolfe secretary Edith Sauer treasurer Myrtle Pickens chaplain Esther Wolfe sergeant at arms MaeCline and executive officers Wilmetta Mul ford Gertrude McEihinny and Daisy Bing. Installation scheduled next Monday with Mildred Fowler as installing officer.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Helen Cooper Ida Edwards Katie Wolfe Edith Sauer Myrtle Pickens Esther Wolfe MaeCline Wilmetta Mulford Gertrude McEihinny Daisy Bing Mildred Fowler

Suit for Divorce Filed Between Marie White and Ora White

Marie Bissel White files for divorce in common pleas court from Ora H. White on non support grounds. They are parents of two children. Judgment for 110.75 on a cognovit note of 110.75 was granted to Victor Neutzling. The action was brought by T H Davis Co through O H Stewart, receiver.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Marie Bissel White Ora H. White

Mrs. James L. Pierce Dies After Short Illness

Mrs. James L. Pierce died Monday at her sister’s home in Reedsville after four weeks in the area. Born Bess E. Cowdery, she was 49 and formerly a nurse and army nurse. She traveled the world and married in Yokohama in 1920, later living in Manila and Los Angeles. She is survived by her husband, mother, and multiple siblings. Private funeral was held at the Parker residence with burial in Reedsville Cemetery.

Reedsville James L. Pierce Bess E. Cowdery Linn M. Parker Los Angeles California Yokohama Japan U. S Manila Philippine Islands Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean East Indies Asia Africa Europe Vern Callie Cowdery Nell

Middleport News Highlights Births and Visits

Middleport residents report the birth of an 18 pound son at the home of Mrs. Morris Thompson. Other notes include visits and travels affecting local families, nurse training updates, and relatives from Columbus, Gallipolis, Charleston, and Pittsburgh making journeys through the area.

Middleport Morris Thompson Columbus Thompson Hart Lyons Gravel Hill Elizabeth Durst Estella Roush Cheshire Madge Mossman Charleston Howard McElhinny F. I. Gardner Frances Roush

Elberfeld Family Hosts Bounding Tennessee Wedding Travelers

Mr and Mrs J B Elberfeld and family returned from Tennessee after attending their son Earl s wedding on Sunday They hosted relatives including Allen Keller Darien Conn Emerson Siddall Marietta Robert Parkersburg Barbara Lancaster Mrs Bob Slagel Ironton and Jacob Logan All guests departed Sunday night except Mr and Mrs Keller who returned Monday with Miss Rachel Elberfeld to Goucher College Maryland

Pomeroy J. B. Elberfeld Tennessee Earl Allen Keller Darien Keller Conn Rachel Elberfeld Goucher College Maryland

Philathea Women to Meet Thursday in Bradbury

The Philathea Women of the Church of Christ plan a Thursday evening meeting in Bradbury hosted by Mrs. Griff Russell. Helpers include Mrs. Russell, Mrs. T. W. Autherson, Mrs. C. W. Allman, and Mrs. Dora Russell assisting.

Middleport Philathea Women The Church of Christ Bradbury Griff Russell

What Causes Epilepsy and Is There a Cure

A booklet presenting opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy will be sent free to readers who write to the Educational Division at 551 Fifth Avenue New York NY Dept. 6-1014. This offer invites inquiries and promises expert insights on the condition and possible cures.

Fifth Avenue New York

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Mrs. Nye Pomeroy Social Notes Meigs Ohio Test Farm United States Coats Pomeroy Department Store Jimmy Egner Jim Singer Frances Bowen E. Bowen Chestnut St General Hospital Mary Lu McMaster Jean Reed Carmel Wiletta Emmish White Cross Miss Bowen Fred Marshall Long Beach Calif Marshall Taylor Grogan George Juhling New York City Paul Laurant Boston Iluckkofes Women's New Fone Scuenley Distributors ING Kentucky Ley Schenley Distributors, Incy N.Y Ohio Sir Hubert Wilkins Arctic Josephine O'Neill
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