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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1938

Page

3

Mrs Evans Addresses Meigs County Women’s Republican Club

Mrs Anna Evans county chairwoman of Athens County led a round table talk at the Meigs County Women’s Republican Club meeting in the club room. She urged precinct workers to contact disabled and Negro voters and stressed the judicial ballot and Bricker’s relief and pension promises. Tea followed for about 35 attendees with another tea planned next Saturday led by Mrs Elizabeth Hartinger.

John Bricker Evans Aso Bricker Elizabeth Hartinger

Motorists Enjoy Autumn Drives Along River Country Roads

Autumn foliage along the Ohio River country lured many motorists yesterday for scenic drives and visits to nearby towns. Flower growers report unusual late season specimens as three killing frosts have occurred elsewhere but not near the river. Some deep sea star fish species are luminous.

Middleport Ohio River

Middleport Social Notes: Local Guests and WCTU Meeting

WCTU meeting at First Baptist Church on Thursday discussed Christian Citizenship led by Rev L O Grant. Mrs Noah Haskins answered the question What Is the Miss Stella Palmer entertained Saturday with guests from Gallipolis Pt Pleasant and Middleport in honor of Mr and Mrs T R Cowie. A buffet supper for 15 guests. Several visits and farewells noted among locals and visitors including Miss Betty Reed Columbus, Mrs Cedric Clark and others.

L. O. Grant The First Baptist Church WCTU Noah Haskins Stella Palmer Gallipolis Pt. Pleasant Middleport T. R. Cowie Betty Reed Columbus Miss Palmer Cedric Clark R. L. Leake Agnes Reed Lenore Kent Athens Katherine and Christine Grant Katherine Sater Grant Homer Grant Vere Hecox Charleston Hecox Nyc Frank Vroman Lawrence Milhoan Margaret Belle Zanesville Red Pollock Covert Baking Co Buckeye Casualty Company Miss Reed Nellie Zerkle Selah Sidenstricker B. H. Rawlings Miss Sidenstricker Charles Armel W. A. Humphrey Allie Mauck Hattie Bennett C. F. Besserer R. B. Laughead Kansas City Ruby Byers Raymond Shepherd W. R. Lough the Indian Refining Co Ashland H. W. Craig C. FE. Smith Harrie Marie Huntington Mary Lou Sauders Holzer Hospital Eleanor Souders S. Second Ave Betty Lighter Marjorie Brown Cora Dell Seines Miss Brown Austin School of Beauty Culture Jack Shearer Miss Young Downing Roush Roush Mr. Shearer Robert Tasker Souders McMaster

Vendol praised by Athens and Nelsonville pharmacies

A testimonial extols Vendol as a safe reliable medicine that improves digestion sleep and energy. The advert claims the product cures bilious spells and headaches and urges readers to buy from local drugstores ATHENS PHARMACY and HICKMAN'S PHARMACY in Nelsonville.

Athens Pharmacy Nelsonville Hickman’s

Business Men Invited To Association Meeting

Middleport business men of the city invited to attend the Middleport Business Men's Association meeting at City Hall Tuesday at 7 30 p m. President W R Grate says several matters of importance will be considered and a good attendance is anticipated.

Middleport Middleport Business Men's Association W. R. Grate

Pomeroy and Middleport Fall to Rivals in Foggy Showdowns

The Pomeroy Panthers lost 13 6 to Wellston while the Middleport Yellow Jackets fell 19 12 to Jackson. Both games were played at Middleport with heavy fog, marking first losses for the teams this season and renewing local neighborly rivalry.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Panthers Middleport Yellow Jackets Panthers Wellston Jackets Jackson Middleport

Contest for Historic Photographs to be Discussed

Meigs County photography and journalism class led by Gene Wyatt will discuss a contest on photographs of historic interest and value. All interested persons are welcome to attend and join the discussion.

Pomeroy Meigs County Gene Wyatt WPA Wyatt

Bradbury Baseball Nine Honored With Banquet

A Bradbury baseball banquet at the American Legion Hall marked the season in review for the Ohio Valley Baseball League club. Despite workers in the Muskingum coal mines limiting play, two players Clifford Cunningham and Don Manley earned notice from Detroit Tigers scouts for service with Beckley West Virginia next season.

Middleport Bradbury American Legion Hall Ohio Valley Baseball League Muskingum Clifford Cunningham Don Manley Detroit Tigers Beckley W. Va Rife Harley Rife

Middleport Church Revival Draws Large Crowds

The Church of the Nazarene on Pearl Street hosts a fall revival with nightly services led by Rev. George Archibald pastor and evangelist J W Cook from Marion who prepared sermons for each event. Also reported is the death of Mrs. R T Mouser in Knoxville and a Middleport band victory performing Alexander's Ragtime Band with Bill Root and John Dillard on slide trombones.

Middleport Church of the Nazarene Pearl St George Archibald J. W. Cook Marion Knoxville A. A. Dillard R. T. Mouser Bess Householder Tenn Gordon Harris Alexander Bill Root John Dillard

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlights Local Church Activities

Mrs. George Daniels hosted the Baptist Missionary Society on East Main Street with Mrs. O R Faris presiding and Mrs. Joe Cook leading devotionals. Several local families traveled or attended events including funerals and football, with trips to Columbus and Huntington. A Home Missionary Society meeting at Simpson M E Church will be led by Miss Eva Simms, with Rev Warren Bright addressing crime causes.

WCTU David Entsminger H. A. Rothrock Raymond Saxton J. W. Wolfe Mary Cook Cecil Root Paul Smart Florinell Talnott Harry Cross James Arnold Nina Myer Virginia Russell Robert Schmoll George Tewksbury Columbus Herbert Chambers Willis Aleshire Huntington Baptist Group George Daniels Missionary Society of the Baptist Church East Main St O. R. Faris Joe Cook A. O. Tracy Roy E. Tracy George Davidson Zion L. A. Person Junior Runion Junior Gene Pierotti Gallipolis Odetta Pierotti Middleport Clarence Chase Rutland Roy Tracy, Jr Chase Tracy William Foss Miss Bertha Marie Miller Loren Caverlee Ernest Arthur Korn Mary Miller Caverlee Paul Davis Parkersburg E. D. Will Frank Lincoln Hill R. W. Tuck Cleveland Margaret Miller Maxine Philadelphia C. H. Pride Mulberry Ave George Hoffner Kathryn Betz Herman Hoffner Tommy Potts Margaret Slack Elbert Robinson Olga Pierotti Edgar Gilmore Curtis Gilmore Helen E. Main St Home Missionary Society of Simpson M. E. Church Warren H. Bright Union Ave Eva Simms Warren Bright

Hope for Peace in Meigs County School District

Meigs County school leaders hope for settlement of district troubles by compromise. The district school board, divided on key questions, met with Judge C E Peoples after he refused a temporary restraining order to allow Joe Marcinko’s children to continue attending Reedsville school.

Pomeroy Meigs County C. E. Peoples Joe Marcinko Reedsville

Jacksonville Social Notes Items From Jacksonville Community

A series of social notes from Jacksonville detail tea at Mrs. Charles Guinther s home sponsored by the M E Church Women s Sunday School class, a quilting gathering at Mrs. Viola Dean s, and tenderings of visits and returns. Notables include Rev Horace L Sheldon and Mrs. Hettie Thomas wedding, Stitch and Chatter Club meeting with crochet displays, and a memorial Day diamond studded medal for the previous year s national champion before the Indianapolis 500.

Charles Guinther Thursda William Hill Addie Almond Dora Davis Zoa Reichle Charlotte Meeks Donald Rambo Detroit Hettie Rambo Faye Kinney Buffalo N. Y David Cox Horace L. Sheldon Urbana Jacksonville M. E Millfield M. E Trimble M. F Trimble Church League Jacksonville Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Vlans Hettie Thomas Glouster Walter Hill Columbus Delbert S. Mills Indianapolis Speedway

Two Arrests Reported In County On Intoxication Charges

Pomeroy Raymond Ord of Syracuse was brought to the county jail Saturday night by his father in law Syracuse Marshal Charles Hall on an intoxication charge. Sheriff George Beards stated no Saturday arrests by county officers. Earl Backus of Kyger ville was arrested Sunday night at the Hobson railroad station on an intoxication charge by Deputy Sheriff Hank Young.

Pomeroy Raymond Ord Syracuse Charles Hall George Beards Earl Backus Kygerville Hobson Hank Young

Halloween Social Notes From Glouster Meeting

Fifteen guests in costume gathered at Mrs. L. G. DeLong’s home for the Orpha Class gathering with Halloween decorations. Isabel Vernon won best costume with prizes awarded to F. G. Boroff Ralph Rickey and Bill Johnston. Seasonal refreshments were served and the next meeting is planned at Mrs. Virgil Eddy’s home on the first Friday in November.

Glouster L. G. DeLong DeLong Isabel Vernon F. G. Boroff Ralph Rickey Bill Johnston John S. Blower Virgil Eddy

Epworth League Hosts Wiener Roast with Local Attendees

Epworth League held a wiener roast at Birch Hollow Friday evening with attendees including Mary Boroff Anna Louise Logue Margaret Dunlevy Gertrude Dunlevy Virginia Skinner Mary Lee Thompson Christine Skinner Barbara Richardson Mary Virginia Logue Bob Maurer Don Maurer Bob Emrick Lowell Cole Gail Bingman Warren Chappelear Hanna Belle Grubb and Rev Boroff. Dr and Mrs E E LeFever hosted guests Saturday from Columbus and Dr H E LeFever will present a paper at the American College of Surgeons in New York City.

Epworth League Birch Hollow Mary Boroff Anna Louise Logue Margaret Gertrude Dunlevy Virginia Skinner Mary Lee Thompson Christine Skinner Barbara Richardson Mary Virginia Logue Bob and Don Maurer Bob Emrick Lowell Cole Gail Bingman Warren Chappelear Hannabelle Grubb Rev. Boroff E. E. LeFever H. E. LeFever Columbus American College of Surgeons New York City

Bridge Club Hostess Event and Social Notes

Mrs L K Heiskel hosted the Wednesday Bridge Club with Mrs John Blower winning first prize and Miss Josephine Hedfelt second. Attendees included numerous local residents and guests, refreshment served. Separate Loyal Daughters meeting featured readings, solos, and officer nominations, with charitable contributions and a porch luncheon for members and guests.

L. K. Heiskel John Blower Josephine Hedfelt Herman Atlas L. FE. Richardson T. A. Noon C. A. Chute John S. Blower Getta Ley W. W. Bryson O. A. McDonald B. R. Angle Harriette Weymueller Thelma Ley Frank Limo Josephine Mary Limo Mercy Hospital Columbus Fred Hashman Millfield Route 1 Gerald Sugar Creek Fred and Avard Glouster Jay Fink Canton Thomas Booth Staunton Ill B. Booth Herbert Dust Alice Thomas Nelsonville

Athena Film Sets New High for Boys Town

Spencer Tracy stars as the idealistic priest in Boys Town at the Athena Theater with Mickey Rooney as his tough ward. Henry Hull, Bob Watson, Leslie Fenton, and Gene Reynolds headline a strong supporting cast in a drama praised for depth and heart.

Spencer Tracy Mickey Rooney Athena Theater Edward J. Flanagan Omaha Tracy Mickey Rooney Henry Hull Little Bobs Watson Pee Wee Leslie Fenton Gene Reynolds

Social Notes of Syracuse reflects a busy visiting pattern

Syracuse residents and guests fill weekends with family visits and travels. Nettie Manley travels to Akron to visit her son Richard Cochran and a brother. Walter Duckworth and Emma Duckworth share a Sunday visit. ONeill family, Blumenauer, Wingett, Carleton, Shumway, Karr, and Haskins households host relatives. Mabel Mack undergoes tonsil removal at a local doctor.

Syracuse Nettie Manley Richard Cochran Akron Walter Duckworth Emma Duckworth W. R. O'Neil Hollie Raymond Louise Willard Roy O'Neil Texas J. T. Harris Anna Blumenauer Cleveland Ray Wingett Betty Lou Charles Jerseyville J. E. Carleton Fred Shumway Irving Karr Indian Lake Tommie Williams Charles Capehart Charleston W. Va Forest Bailey Kingsbury S. J. Haskins Jessie Crary Miss Crary Near Huntington Emory Carleton Belle Carleton FE. L. Lippincott Pomeroy Walter Harris Bowmans Run Mary Ann Potts College Street Wilkie McElroy Wagner Mallory Carleton College Street Herbert Zeiher Frank Boehm Indianapolis Mattie Genheimer Lina Detzer Norma Carolina Letart Falls Noah Haskins Middleport

Glouster Boy Scouts Attend Court of Honor Tonight

Glouster Boy Scout Troop 72 plans a 7:30 pm Court of Honor at Athens High School auditorium. Tonight scouts meet in the new Sunday School room due to the Workers Conference. All scouts aiming for next Saturday’s football game must attend tonight. Jack Gardner in charge.

Glouster Boy Scout Church of Christ Athens High School Workers Jack Gardner

Pomeroy Council To Meet Tonight Over Damages Claim

Pomeroy village council will hold a regular meeting this evening. The main item on the agenda is action on the U S Engineer proposal for a settlement of the village’s Sugar Run sewer damages claim, as stated by Mayor M D Hartley.

Pomeroy U. S Sugar Run M. D. Hartley

Creomulsion Promises Relief for Cough and Chest Cold

An advertisement urges readers to try Creomulsion for a persistent cough or bronchial irritation. It claims the product goes to the seat of trouble, soothes inflamed membranes, and loosens germ laden phlegm, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Evans Resi Baltimore Athens Ice & Storage Co Middleport Social Notes Vendol Audis Cochram Audis Cochran Lach Whec Daily Pomeroy, Middleport Bradbury Baseball Pomeroy Social Notes Pomeroy Personals Meigs Jacksonville Social Notes Lefevers John Kinney Lalla Danford John Price Chesterhill Clyde Glouster Sunny Sabra Armstrong Elyria Herb Armstrong Bob Ochs Grace Ochs Frank Cunningham Frank Cox Arthur Wolf James Wolf Merrill Ogg Jean and Eileen Price Julia Seckinger William Embrey Velma Parker Jack Old Man's Cave Frances Thomas Donald Lee Adams Loyal Daughters Fred Heck John Henshaw W. W. McGrew Temple Jones Ora Kittle Lois Balderson Gloria Heck Esta Harper Carrie Balderson Eleanor Anderson Christian Normal Institute Grayson Mountain Mission School Virginia Heck Athena Social Notes of Mabel Mack Charles Mack Glouster Boy Scouts San Francisco Ozarks California Arizona United States Pomeroy Council Athens County Savings & Loan CO Lostro Athens, Ohio Donald Duck Spencer Tuckey BOW Town Wenry Hull - Fenton - Reynolds Gene Autry MOON Smiley Burnett Shirley Deane Yrrle
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