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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1937

Page

8

Meeting of Royal Neighbors Draws 77 in Middleport

Royal Neighbors of America 77 members gathered at Woodman Hall Middleport for Southeastern District session. Officers elected include Martha Childs president and Ida Edwards vice president, with dinner for delegates at the high school and an evening program led by Ida Edwards. Candidates from Middleport and camps in La Belle Gallipolis Portsmouth and Alfred initiated. Gifts presented to state supervisor Bullock district deputy and oracle Edwards.

Middleport Riverview Royal Neighbors of America Woodman Hall la Belle Camp Gallipolis Portsmouth Orange Camp Alfred Minne Bullock Martha Childs Ida Edwards Arlena Kieth Mary Carr Catherine Oracle Gene Harris Bette King Frances Pullin Love Lillian Stieff Alice Louise Alice Louise Mills Elsie Flickinger Clara Murray Esther Schmoll Maggie Pickens Edna Craig Virginia Owens Marie Williams Edith Swisher Blanche Helfeibine Murray Bullock Edwards

Middleport Social Notes Highlights Local Happenings

Robert McKay, ill in Portland, moved to brother Prof A W McKay’s home in Middleport. Schoolmaster's Club dinner at Athens High. Ministers Rothrock and Beuscher attend National Preaching Mission in Charleston. Attendees noted at Middleport Athens football game. Several residents travel for union meetings and visits Ohio cities. L. Flickinger to move to Charleston. Loyal Bereans host Halloween style hard times party. Bridge Club hosts with Mrs Clyda Allensworth presiding. scores by Mrs Hez Root and others.

Middleport Robert McKay Portland A. W. McKay N. Third Ave M. W. Essex Lee McComas R. E. McKay Cline Mathews Athens High School H. A. Rothrock Frank Beuscher Pomeroy Charleston National Preaching Mission Loyal Bereans American Legion Hall Clyda Allensworth Louis Burford Pomeroy-Middleport Hez Root John Russell William Rice Livingston, Ky Burford

Middleport Church Services Announced

Middleport announces Heath M. E. Church services Sunday with Sunday School at 9 15 a m and morning worship at 10 15 a m led by Rev Rothrock on Impressions of the Preaching Mission Epworth League at 6 p m with Mrs Rothrock leader and a 7 o clock evening sermon Two Conflicting Theories of Life Also at First Baptist Church Rev F C Kreager presents Our God in the morning with communion and The Example of Noah in the evening.

Middleport Heath M. E

Bertha Randolph Seeks Court Block On Olive Township Liquor Vote

Bertha Randolph filed a common pleas court action to stop Olive Township election officials from submitting to voters the question of allowing beer with more than 3.2 percent alcohol content. She argues the petition lacked 35 percent of qualified electors and includes names used without owner knowledge, claiming a vote would harm her restaurant and grocery business.

Randolph Olive Township

Churches Plan To Raise Fund By Donation

Unusual fund raising planned by United Brethren Churches in Pomeroy. Five churches, led by Rev. W. E. Bartoe, ask members to donate goods for an all day sale at Mount Hermon A B Church. No restriction on items. proceeds support repairs to the church parsonage.

Pomeroy United Brethren Churches W. E. Bartoe Mount Hermon A. B

Easy to Make Frock Pattern 4581 Sold by The Athens Messenger

The ad promotes Anne Adams pattern 4581 for a versatile afternoon frock with a front concentrate skirt and contrast collar. It offers sizes 14 through 42, fabric requirements, and three sleeve lengths with optional collar bow in matching material. Includes illustrated instructions. price 15 cents pattern, 15 cents book, or 25 cents for both.

Paris Anne Adams Athens Messenger Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York N. Y

Whats on the Air with Bob Newhall and Renfro Valley

The program features Bob Newhall hosting with Alfred Karger and the Renfro Valley Folks. Benny Goodman master orchestra and Kay e orchestra perform as guests in a Jamboree style radio showcase.

Bob Newhall Alfred Karger Renfro Valley Folks

Britons Question Value of Windsors Trip in Lancashire

In Lancashire industrial districts Britons doubt the Windsors trip proves valuable. Adults recall Prince of Wales as distant and prickly, not charming. Scattered anecdotes include a firm lunch photo plan cut short by a sharp reply, and a Boy Scout event where the Prince did not appear, fueling local skepticism.

Lancashire Prince Charming Prince of Wales Liverpool Prince Hoylake Herald Angels Mrs. Simpson

Aged Man Dies at Home in Rutland

A 84 year old man POMEROY A L (Lode) Lowery died at the home of Mrs. Hattie Burris in Rutland on Wednesday. He is survived by son Aquilla Hysell Lowery of Middleport and brother Andy Lowery of Bailey Run. Funeral held at Bradford Church at 2 pm with burial in Bradford Cemetery.

Pomeroy A. L. (Lode) Lowery Hattie Burris Rutland

Filet Squares for Heirloom Crochet Pattern 1369

Crochet guide for luxury gift creating filet squares intended as heirloom items. Describes making 19 inch squares in string with optional scarves pillows and smaller articles in finer cotton. Pattern 1369 includes directions charts stitches and materials send 10 cents for pattern to The Athens Messenger Needle craft Dept New York.

Athens Messenger Needlecraft Dept Eighth Ave New York N. Y

Wet-Dry Election Is Halted by Ohio Court

Common Pleas Judge Barclay W. Moore issued an injunction stopping Cadiz voters from deciding next Tuesday on beer legality. Drys filed a petition claiming one eighth of petition signers were illegal including underage non residents and duplicates totaling 80 unqualified signatures.

Ohio CADIZ U.P) —Common Pleas Barclay W. Moore Drys Common Pleas Court

New Percolator Regulator Delivers Coffee to Your Strength

A new on the market percolator features an automatic regulator that brews coffee to the user’s preferred strength. The device promises consistent flavor and ease of use for daily coffee drinkers.

Japanese Official Crossword Clue Challenge

A compact clue list for a crossword puzzle with horizontal and vertical entries. It includes definitions for roles such as leader of the Japanese government and various word parts like tree bard and pendants, plus a set of downs including soft food and public disturbance.

New Slanton College Football Shown in New Athena Picture

The Athena screens Satur day's Heroes a new RKO picture about college football as a critique of the sport's professionalism. It follows a pigskin hero who challenges the system, with a romantic plot and a look at ticket scalping and how spoils are shared in big games. Van Heflin and Marian Marsh star.

RKO Athena van Heflin Marian Marsh

Bashan Social and Brief Personal Notes

Bashan social notes record visits among local families and members. Mr and Mrs Carl Autherson hosted relatives, veterans attended an American Legion meeting at Pomeroy, and several funeral attendances are noted including Mrs Ralph Glover and Ray Smalley.

James Frank Harry Smith Belpre Mr. Denna

Supporting cast listed for Edward Killy film production

The principal roles feature unnamed leads with Richard Lane Alan Bruce Willie Best Minor Watson George Irving Charles Trowbridge Bradley Page and Frank M Thomas also in the cast. Edward Killy directed the picture and Robert Sisk produced.

Richard Lane Alan Bruce Willie Best Minor Watson George Irving Charles Trowbridge Bradley Page Frank M. Thomas Edward Killy Robert Sisk

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