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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
3
Veterans held at Pomeroy as WPA projects receive final federal approval. Mary Swett Tent members attending the convention included Mrs. Edna Embrey Mrs. Bessie Thompson Mrs. Wennie Snowden Mrs. Lillie Kinney Mia Dora Davis Mrs. Lena Blackburn Mrs. Hattig Hoon and Mrs. Hattie Watkins.
W. Hoover reports two Works Progress Administration projects at Point Rock and Olive Township may begin next week. A. W. Hoover says further action depends on funding scale and final committee meeting at City Hall is scheduled for 1.00. Noble plans to attend and discuss initiation details.
Mr. and Mrs. J retirement ends their tenure at the Riverside Hotel and they relocate to a cottage near the hotel. The Charlies will assume management at Mill property while the couple resides there. The Loyal Berean Church of Christ met for services as routine. a program for Hal Toeday evening was announced.
An ad side mentions a doctor recommending a six week Kruschen Weight program with foods to cut fat. It urges using salts and a balanced breakfast to feel better and younger, promoting a weight loss scheme at a price as low as 40 cents.
A Pomeroy homecoming celebration brought together women who grew up in the area. They gathered at Mary Huber’s Union Avenue home then dined at Mary Jane Tea room in Middleport. The afternoon featured reminiscences and a reception in the evening at the Huber residence with many friends attending.
Rutland Friday features junior high football vs Wilkesville at 1 pm followed by the senior game against Pomeroy. A chicken dinner funded by the PTA and an evening gym dance sponsored by the athletic association conclude the homecoming events.
POMEROY Meigs County grants the first Resettlement Administration loan to Edmund Wells of Middleport. The project follows approved farming methods and requires a written Farm Credit Administration refusal for eligibility. Garland Weaver appointed secretary to the Meigs and Athens Counties office, with A L Sorensen directing and C M Senn recommending. Miss Elliott, home management specialist, will oversee budgets menus and records at the Pomeroy office.
Mrs Hysell hosted members of the Home Missionary Society of Simpson M E Church on Harrisonville Road Wednesday evening. Miss Nelle Bing led devotional on Stewardship and plans were made for a spelling bee and missionary boxes to be sent. Refreshments followed social hour. next meeting set for Oct 28 at Mrs Jacob Roller's Mulberry Avenue home.
Eleanor Harrison and Willard Stivers wed in a private double ring ceremony at the Pomeroy Presbyterian Parsonage. The couple, now living in Athens, are from Rutland and Stivers is employed there. Mrs Warnholt and relatives visit Middleport then Huntington before heading to Welch, California next.
Frank McCann Post of the American Legion installs officers for the year with Barton Holl of Logan as the district installing officer. New posts include Commander C. G. Lunsford and finance officer William J. Golding, unable to attend due to injuries. Committee chairs named. social hour follows installation.
Middleport residents attend a Columbus convention on the state relief organization. Local social news includes visits, illnesses, and gatherings with family and friends across Meigs County and neighboring towns.
The Pomeroy Panthers travel to meet the Rutland Reds Friday afternoon in a hard game after a recent win streak. Last season Pomeroy beat Rutland 33 to 0, but this year a closer contest is expected as Rutland, though smaller, uses a fast, deceptive attack coached by George Collins. Sayre, Pomeroy’s regular guard, photos from last week’s Athens game, returns to his post for the Rutland tilt.
EBura Hull wed Ray Phillips in Rutland on Oct 12 with Rev. Harley Belton presiding. The couple planned to reside in Baltimore after the ceremony. Pomeroy note: Willard Hood filed a foreclosure petition in Meigs County Common Pleas against William H. Taylor Harriett Dye and Charles L. Dye.
Mrs Mayme Downie of Pleasant Flats West Virginia arrived for an extended visit with Dr C E W Downie and family on Lincoln Hill. Mrs Harold Brabbin of Charleston is visiting this week with her parents. About twenty nine members of the local American Legion auxiliary attended an all day session at Athens comprising the Eighth District auxiliaries. Mrs Ruel Finsterwald will host Presbyterian Missionary Society members on Lincoln Hill this evening. Miss Irene Ebersbach and Helen Williamson visited Columbus and returned home the same day. Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity plans the Thanksgiving Dance at Middleport Hall after the Pomeroy football game.
A Glouster birthday gathering honored Mrs Elizabeth Clark visiting Akron. Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Heshick Hamilton the guests recalled past days while a dainty lunch was served. Attendees included Mrs Tilly Hamilton Mr and Mrs Walter Bowers Mrs Helen Evelyn Mr and Mrs Carl Hamilton Mr and Mrs William Hamilton and sons Robert Harold and Junior Mr and Mrs Harvey Luther and daughter Florence Miss Florence Guinther Mr and Mrs Herman Zimmer and daughter Kathryn George Fidelike Mrs Lilly John Mrs Gladys Lang Harold Hamilton and children Marjory Richard and Ruth.
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Probate Court of Athens County Ohio orders sale of multiple tracts including 240.16 acres and several parcels in Alexander Township and city of Athens. Auction at courthouse front door on Oct 26 1935 at 1 30 PM. terms per order. Property includes parcels tied to the Got no 5 Sec 17 and West Washington South Congress area. two frame dwelling on inner section lot. Bert and Good Executors.
Glouster High Tomcats top the Big Six with three wins, no losses or ties. New Lexington close second with one win and one tie. A key Tomcats vs J-T game looms this Friday at home as a possible season decider. The Glouster chapter hosts a Halloween party Tuesday October 29 with members and families invited. Frank McCann Unit Auxiliary members attending fall conference in Athens include Mrs Haskins Kinney McDonald Dew Nicholas Mandrell Chappelear Hedfelt.
Mrs. Lillie Kinney was installed as district council member at a Daughters of Union Civil War district meeting in this city honoring Mrs. Kinney for her service and leadership within the organization.
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