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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1935
Page
3
County officials met Tuesday to shelve several road improvements until funds from the federal government arrive. Members argued they had pledged materials and money to WPA projects but now face winter delays, awaiting federal cash to restart winter road work.
A county man faces paternity charges tied to a long-ago chicken theft case. Police arrested him Tuesday with Constable Leroy Bart assisting. A partner in the earlier matter was sentenced to a prison term, while the man could face similar prosecution.
In Meigs County the Episcopal ministers met October 13 at Beth Church in Pomeroy with wide church association attendance. Rev. Clar of Middleport was elected as president and Rev. of Pomeroy as vice president. The topic for the year was The Bible. The next meeting is set for November 18 at 10 with an address on The English Bible by Beuscher of Pomeroy. county ministers invited.
A short work session set the Rutland Panthers toward a home game Friday afternoon. After through plays and scrimmage, Rutland appears to be shaping up with strong defensive form allowing only two first downs in earlier games against Chesapeake and Atherton.
War veterans at Cedar Creek were entertained Tuesday at the Grand Army event. Taeg Doon led the dinner in charge of Mrs. W. Hf. Ministers and veterans attended, with three named attendees specified, including Downington and J.
Members of the SC0 Te entertained Monday evening at the Huber residence on Bat Avenue with two tables in play. Guests included Mr. Char Price and Miss Kittmer of Dayton, associated with Mrs. David Devis, who assisted.
The Meigs County Fish and Game Association received 255 large mouth bass from Federal Hatcheries at Fairport Iowa. State game protector A H Joachim released the fish and distributed them to the three branches of Shade River.
Harrisonville Iowa notes the Harrisonville Scipio School Fair runs Friday evening through Saturday afternoon with livestock grain and vegetable exhibits. Friday features a school program Bingo fiddlers contest and music. Saturday includes judging parade at 6 30 and contests at 10 00 pony race volleyball greased pole and horse pulling with prizes over 200 dollars.
Imogene Prince eight daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Prince died at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg after convulsions and a rare disease. Survived by parents a brother and three sisters. Funeral held at M E Church Reedsville Cemetery burial conducted by Rev H N Snider.
The Pomeroy district Camp Fire will be held Thursday evening at the Boy Scout house on Breezy Heights with all Kinshata District troops participating. The program begins at 7 o'clock and will feature various Scout stunts performed by the troops. The event invites the public to attend with leaders and scouts.
United Missionary Society of Church of Christ held a Monday evening session led by president Mrs. H. B. Curd. Devotions, readings, and prayers preceded talks on Seeking In the Highways and Byways and related topics. The next meeting is scheduled for November 11.
Meigs county spent most of its 1934 revenue on charities, correction, and highways. The report shows totals for general government, agriculture, protection, health, and miscellaneous items, along with per capita costs for the infirmary and Children's Home. Receipts included taxes, gifts, rents, and government funds totaling $1,251.43 in interest and $419,626.38 overall.
A new group named Brownie Pack for girls aged seven to ten has been organized under Miss Virginia Reiber and Federated Circle sponsorship. The club aims to prepare girls for future Scout participation and holds its next meeting on Saturday October 19 at the Federated Church. Mothers may call Miss Reibel for details. committee members include Mrs. Henry Ewing Mrs. Louis Reibel Mrs. Robert Gardner Mrs. Carl Shields and Mrs. Nettie Wisecarver.
Tuesday evening at Shenang Springs the Loyal Pals Class of Church of Christ hosted a Hamburgery event. Members invited guests and discussed plans for the coming winter months.
Harold Sauer hosted a group of friends at his Hobson Road home Tuesday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Dan McNaughton of Pomeroy Mrs. C. T. Wilson of Columbus and several local couples plus Rev. C. C. Bailey. Contests and games provided amusement before refreshments were served.
Middleport reports the first Meigs County hunting accident of the season as Everett Mac Daniels mistook his father George McDaniels’s brown cap for a squirrel and fired, injuring him seriously in the head, face and neck. The pair hunted near Dexter with three others. In Pomeroy, Jennie Grandstaff seeks 2932.50 in Common Pleas Court against William and Frank King for work labor and general household duties.
Families from Pomeroy and nearby towns spent weekends visiting relatives and hosting gatherings. Mr Maag and Mrs Spence, siblings to the host, returned to Columbus after a Minersville visit. En terprise residents John Brown visited Roy Davis on Laurel Cliff. Miss Mabel Walters and Herbert Kane joined Miss Helen Windmiller on Butternut Avenue.
Mrs Lena Huber of Union Avenue reports the sudden death of her brother in law Rev William Kurtz at his Fontanelle Iowa home. Mrs Kurtz was in a hospital when the death occurred Sunday night.
Council met in a postponed session Tuesday evening with four members present. Bills were read and routine business attended to. WPA projects were discussed.
Rev. G. N. Perkins will conduct preaching at 9 30 a m Sunday October 20 in place of the evening service He opens a two weeks revival series at the Bradford Church starting Sunday evening.
Local notes report a rally planned for October 20 at the M E Church to raise attendance with music by the young ladies class and a banner prize. Preaching follows Sunday School and former attendees are urged to come.
In Glouster at the Kiwanis meeting at Hotel Gordon Tuesday noon officers for the next year were elected. L. E. Richardson will be president with Rev. David B P Morris as vice president and George W. Rose as treasurer. Directors include H F Kittle C F Wallace C A Pride E L Jones B H Goldberg BE H Taylor and G H Campbell. Delegates to the Akron Kiwanis district convention were L E Richardson M M Murphy and George W Rose with alternates B H Goldberg H F Kittle and G H Campbell. M M Murphy was reelected secretary. Mountville primary grades with Beatrice Hixson perform Thursday at 7 30 pm at the high school for school funds.
The Glouster Parent-Teacher Association hosts a bingo party at Moose Hall Friday from 8 to 10 30 pm. A door prize and many bingo prizes will be awarded. Proceeds benefit local schools. Public invited.
Several additional members joined the Retail Clerks' Union at a Monday night meeting in the mayor's office. Merchants largely favor the new organization and are moving to obtain union store cards. Another union meeting is scheduled for next Monday at 730.
The American Legion Auxiliary will install officers at its regular Thursday night meeting with initiation also planned. Frank McCann Post members will join as guests and refreshments and a social hour follow. Mrs Sophia Nagle of Glouster underwent major surgery at St Francia Hospital Columbus Saturday and is recovering. expected home in about three weeks.
Mrs. Billa Wade age 14 widow of Charlies Wade of Ringgold fell while visiting her grandson in law and daughter near Smithville early Sunday morning fracturing a hip and almost burning when a lighted lamp overturned. She remains in a coma with little hope of recovery.
The True Blue Club met at Phyllis Kleinman's home on Monday for a business session followed by games and contests. Prizes went to Laura Mildred Lantz Jessie Janchius and Juanita Cunningham. A light lunch was served to the members including Juanita Cunningham Jessie Janchius Lois Kinney Mary EB Clark Laura Lantz Mary Jauchius Joan Beshara Phyllis Jago and the hostess. The next meeting is planned as a Halloween party at Juanita Cunningham's home on Oct. 28.
Eddie Kerr and His Collegians will play at the G A H S building Friday night October 18 for a masquerade dance sponsored by the Hi Y Club and the Girl Reserves. Event runs from 8 to 11 o clock with high school students and alumni invited.
Persons from this locality attending the funeral of Frank Wallace at Cambridge Tuesday afternoon included Mayor and Mrs. Co. F. Wallace and daughter Bernice, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Wallace, Mrs. Grace Myers, Mrs. F. D. Kinney and daughter Phyllis Ann, and H. R. Stahl.
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