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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1935

Page

3

Legion Post Prepares for Eighth District Convention in Athens

Visitors from the Eighth District Legion Post gather in Athens for a statewide convention at the Masonic Temple and high school. Notables including Jacob Saslavski Duffy Oren Smits and Judge Arthur preme Court of Ohio attended duties with music from the ville Quartet. The event features a gmander's dinner, a dance, and a 7:00 p.m. program with officials and park arrangements for guests.

Ae Athens Athens Ohio Legion Post Middlesunday Gallia Hocking Vinton Meigs Gmander Igaleport High Ilton Campbell Jacob Saslavski Duffy Oren Smits Arthur Preme

Buckeye Hustlers Meet Sets Year Basketball Plans

A Baptist Mite group selects Buckeye Hustlers for a basketball season with Dallas Most practice sessions planned. Three new members including William IM Al Weaver join Bombers as rally day services and Bible readings highlight the church event at Public 4B CHURCH with T. E. Maness speaking at Sunday School.

Buckeye the Baptist Dallas William IM al Weaver the Baptist A the Bible

Sermon Themes Highlight Men’s Service at Local Church

Rev R C Ditter selects What To Do To Be Lost for Sunday morning at 9 00 with Mrs Isabelle Powell at the organ. Evening men’s assembly focuses on The service Test. Minersville services at 2 00 feature The Great Commandment by Rev R C Ditter.

Local residents plan week visits and recitals

Mr and Mrs John Mayer travel to Columbus to spend the rest of the week with daughter Mrs Gordon Gardner and family. Mrs J L Gibson returns to Charleston after visiting her parents in Middleport. Marion Rife visits from Logan for the week. Mr and Mrs Millard Bennett return to Akron after visiting relatives on Palmer Street and checking property on South Fifth Avenue. Pomeroy hosts a K Studio of Music recital at the Church of Christ Friday Oct 25 at 745 pm featuring vocal piano guitar and organ pieces from classical sacred and popular genres.

Middleport John Mayer Columbus Gordon Gardner J. L. Gibson Charleston A. V. Smith Marion Rife Logan W. Va Millard Bennett Akron Harry Mills Palmer Street Mr. Bennett South Fifth Avenue Pomeroy K” Studio of Music Morris Avenue Athens Church of Christ

Augusta couple visits relatives with sons' return home

Mr and Mrs George Bengel of Augusta Kentucky are visiting relatives in the area and their sons George of Marietta and Joe of Augusta have returned Wednesday evening after a short stay here. Jerry infant son of Mr and Mrs Co J Hawk is ill at his home on East Main Street.

George Bengel Augusta Middleport George Marietta Joe Jerry Co. J. Hawk Fast Main Street

Middleport Social Personal Mention

Updates from Middleport cover local moves and visits. Mrs. Starling McCullough from Dayton stores goods with her parents on Grant Street and plans to join her husband in Dayton. The McCullough property will be redecorated and then occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Grogan. Out-of-town relatives attend Mrs. Shannon Russell's funeral.

Middleport Starling McCullough Dayton H. E. Allensworth Grant Street E. J. Zuspan Mrs. Somerville Somervilles Delaware Mrs. Blizzard Akron Homer Russell South Third Avenue Blizzard Ackley Russell George Beards Shannon Russel Max Fox R. W. House Bucyrus George McKnight Coshocton Montgomery McKnight Youngstown Ed Cottrill Joe Weismiller Mabel Jones Columbus Montgomery Mcnight

Happier School Days Nutrition Ad

An old advertisement touts vitamins and minerals for better health. It promotes a balanced diet with proteins minerals and other nutrients to boost overall well being.

Rutland Wins Thursday Fray at Midport Field

Rutland High School Big Red grid team opened with a early score then added two more as they defeated Jacksonville Trimble 19 to 0 under Midport High School lights. Key plays included Powell punts for long returns and Riggs extra point, with standout defense from J-T’s Antle, Nelson, and Johnson.

Middleport Rutland High School Jacksonville Trimble Middleport High School Rutland White J-T Armstead Powell Whiteh Riggs Sutland Antle Nelson Johnson Frazee Powell and

Chester Stars Face Syracuse Nine In Season Finale

Chester teams up with Syracuse stars to clash Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Visitors include Hemsley Guinther Eddie Guinther Jenkins Duckworth Moore Young Clark Cunningham. MIDDLEPORT Aux ladies serve dinner noon to 1 30 at Woodman Hall for Legionnaires and guests attending Eighth District American Legion meeting.

Chester Syracuse Doug Hemsley Guy Guinther Eddie Guinther Jenkins Duckworth Carl Dinty Moore Young Jimmy Clark Cunningham Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post Legionnaires Eighth District American Legion Woodman Hall Lawrence Bing

Mountville 4-H Club entertains with Cap Andy and Flip

East Branch notes report Mountville 4-H Club sponsored a high school auditorium entertainment last Tuesday featuring Cap Andy and Flip from Wheeling, W Va with minstrel gags and songs. 4-H girls served dinner in the Home Economics Room.

Mountville Cap Andy Flip Wheeling W. Va John Losey Oakdale John Standley Marjorie Greendale Sunshine The Bible School Oral Jones Glouster Christian Endeavor Society Bishopville C. N. Pedicord William Hoon Wright Moody Neely Moody Fairfield County Lancaster F. D. Hambel Malta Dean Watkins Akron J. M. Watkins P. M. Smith Dwight Smith Charles Baker Florence Moody Homer Union Consolidated Schools Southeastern Ohio Athena Billa Wade Floyd Easler Lucy Williams Leslie Gardner Mrs Harriett Kittle Route 78 Fred Price Mr. Price C. A. Gladden Pisg H. Dwight Steffy

Jenkins Speaks at Women’s Republican Club Meeting

About 100 Republicans met at the I O O F Hall for a potluck supper and talk hosted by the Meigs County Women’s Republican Club. Principal speaker was Thomas A. Jenkins, U S Congressman, with attendees from Athens, Gallipolis and nearby areas. New members are joining as the club grows.

Pomeroy I. O. O. F. Hall Meigs County Women's Republican Club Athens Gallipolis Thomas A. Jenkins United States Congress Republican Club

Middleport District Dismissed for Education Meeting

School dismissed Thursday so Supt. M W Essex and teachers may attend the Southeastern Ohio Education Association meeting in Athens. Middleport fifth and sixth graders performed a chorus at Rufus Putnam Hall at two o'clock with Mrs Lee McComas as meeting chair.

Middleport M. W. Essex Athens Rufus Putnam Lee McComas A. W. McKay Southeastern Teachers’ Association Jean Ohio University

Legion Post to Sponsor Saturday Dance at Masonic Auditorium

Middleport chapter of Feeney Bennett Post American Legion will sponsor a dance Saturday night at the Masonic Auditorium after the commanders banquet at Pearl Street Gymnasium. Several speakers will address the convention and many ex servicemen from out of town will stay through the weekend.

Middleport Feeney-Bennett Post American Legion Masonic Auditorium Pearl Street

Marriages Announced for Pomeroy Couples Last Summer

Two weddings announced. Harold Grueser son of Mr and Mrs Albert Grueser and Kathryn Hazelett of Pomeroy formerly Gallipolis wed July 10. Anna Sattler daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Sattler Canton couple Joe Barabas wed August 5 Canton now to reside there.

Pomeroy Harold Grueser Albert Grueser Kathryn Hazelett Gallipolis Grueser Martin Hotel Lost Run Cos! Company Herman Sattler Condor Street Anna Sattler Joe Barabas Canton

Past Chiefs honor District Deputy with handkerchief shower

Members of the Past Chiefs Association of the Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters entertained at the K of P hall Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Jane Ann Hite District Deputy. The occasion was a handkerchief shower for the deputy. Refreshments were served to conclude the evening.

Pomeroy Magnolia Temple Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Jane Ann Hite

Pomeroy Recreation Room Wins Bowling League Game

In Thursday action of the Pomeroy Business Men's Bowling League the Pomeroy Recreation Room defeated New York Clothing House 1616 to 1492. Ernest Maxwell led with 386 pins over three games and a 140 high single. Frank Will led losers with 314 over three and Harold Brown had 136 in a single. Opening game Wednesday saw Recreation Room beat Clark's Barber Shop 1626 to 1516.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Business Men's Pomeroy Recreation Room New York Clothing House Ernest Maxwell Frank Will Harold Brown Recreation Room Clark Barber Shop

State and others sued in Meigs County court

Two suits filed in Meigs County Common Pleas Court. The State of Ohio sues Walter Taylor and Hannah Taylor to recover 830 dollars on a recognizance. A. W. Howell and others face a separate suit for equitable relief filed by Karl Dill against Howell, Jennie Howell, Edna Mennight, Weeley McKnight, and H. W. Link.

Pomeroy Common Pleas Court Meigs County State of Ohio Walter Taylor Hannah Taylor Equitable A. W. Howell Jennie C. Howell Edna Mennight Weeley H. McKnight H. W. Link Karl Dill

Local social notes from Racine and Huntington visit

Miss Helen Sharpe spends a week with friends in Huntington West Virginia with Mrs Von Scheele and Mr and Mia Nick Allman Edith Tinker of Jacksonville visit Mrs P F Wolf and others for a day recently.

Racine Helen Sharpe Huntington W. Wa von Scheele Mia Nick Allman Edith Tinker Jacksonville P. F. Wolf

Improvements in Plymouth 1936 Ready for Road

The 1936 Plymouth showcases 40 upgrades including a 100% more rigid frame and reinforced bodies at five points. It offers 11 new comfort features, extended room, a smoother Floating Ride, and vibrationless Floating Power. The safety steel body and hydraulic brakes emphasize low cost and reliable performance.

America Plymouth Chrysler Dodge de Soto Chrysler Motors Plymouth Division Chrysler Corporation

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Shell Cincinnati Athletic T. E. Maness Episcopal Church Lesip Maness Chris Middleport Briefs Pomeroy Personals Bennett J.T Athens County Stars East Branch News Rep. Jenkins Legion Republican Rally Republican Campaign Committee G. D. Gorham Chem J. S. Sherrard Secial Racine Brie Baldwin Tsefet Eunn Baldwin - Hamilton Howard Baldwin Pianos Studios Airy Fairy C. D. Shafer Co Detroit Special Equipment
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