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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1933

Page

2

Pomeroy Fans Forecast Victory Over Middleport in Turkey Showdown

Pomeroy notes optimistic math that three point differentials from a Wellston win could push their football hopes ahead of Middleport. Panther captain Casci is out with a possible season ender, while Eddie Guinther may return after an appendectomy.

Pomeroy Auguste Piccard Panthers Wellston Middleport Yellow Tackets Middleport Yellow Jackets Casci Panther Eddie Guinther

Bishop Remington to Speak at Grace Episcopal Church

The Rt Rev William P Remington bishop of Eastern Oregon is to speakTuesday night at Grace Episcopal Church at 8 oclock. He will be accompanied by Rt Rev Henry Wise Hobson bishop of Southern Ohio highlighting a prominent Anglican Church event.

Pomsboy Wiliam P. Remington Oregon Grace Episcopal Church Remington Henry Wise Hobson Dioscese Ohio

Couple Patten Webb wed at Central Baptist Church

Word reached of the marriage of Joe Patten and Medrith Webb at the Central Baptist Church parsonage in Columbus. Patten is the son of George and Mrs Patten of Columbus, and brother of Mrs Cecil Root of Middleport.

Pomeroy, Oct Joe Patten Medrith Webb Central Baptist Church Columbus Mr. Patten George Patten Pomeroy Cecil Root South Fourth Avenue Middleport

Theft of corn from six shacks on river bank

The theft occurred at Ernest Burton's Lower Middleport property Saturday night. Sheriff's office reports the thieves husked the corn before hauling it away, using river access from a boat for easy removal.

Pomeroy Ernest Burton Lower Middleport Sheriff's Office

Middleport social notes show Halloween party and travel

Loyal Berean Class will host a Halloween party Tuesday at the Howell home on Beech Street. Out of town guests include Ed Webb in Marion and Howard McElhinny in Charleston. Marathon dance opens Nov 12 at the Midway with entrants from Gallipolis Pt Pleasant and Huntington. Various residents traveled to Columbus for football games and ceremonies including the Ohio State Northwestern game and Home Coming. The WCTU meets next Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Mary Cook’s home. Beulah Lee Smith attended a Halloween party in Nitro W Va and returned Sunday.

Church of Christ Dana Howell Beech Street Pomeroy Bend Gallipolis Pt. Pleasant Huntington C. W. Clark Carla Columbus Ohio State Northwestern Clark O. B. Stout Ohio State Stadium Paul Leonard Herb Edwards Ohio State T. Boyd Gay Logan Presbyterian Church Clinton Cooley Mary Eunice Herman Haddox South Sixth Avenue Lincoln Street A. R. Pullins Palmer Street Mary Cook North Third Avenue Beulah Lee Smith Nitro W. Va Phyilia Fowler

Racine Notes From Methodist Guild Gathering

Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church Guild were entertained at Mrs. Fanny Lines home Saturday night with 19 in attendance. Ward Roberts Shawnee High School principal spent the weekend here with friends. Elmer Jewett of DeSoto Kansas and Mrs Charles Warner of Reynolds ville visited last week with Mrs Rebecca Cottrill. Adrian French and Miss Rosalind Schulta of Akron visited this week end with the former’s aunt Mrs Clarke Jiiden. Mrs Sadie Smith and Harold Burn of Cleveland were weekend guests at Ed Rees home. They left Sunday evening and were accompanied by Mr Rees who will spend several days in Cleveland.

Ward Roberts Shawnee High School Elmer Jewett DeSoto Kansas Charles Warner Reynoldsville Rebecca Cottrill Adrian French Rosaling Schulta Akron Clarke Jiiden Sadie Smith Harold Burn Cleveland Ed Rees Rees Creveland William Downie Pomeroy Maggie W. Va Columbus Chicago Owen Tracy Goodwin Eugene French Gladys Smith Henry Ewing James Russ Helen Lochary Patrick Lochary Lincoln Hill Ohio Department of Agriculture M. D.alertinger Marietta A. K. Oliver Raymond Oliver Alice Moore Marguerite Agnes Charleston George McQuigg Florence Smith Butternut Avenue Agnes Reed Lillian Gloeckner Ohio University Athens Mabel Race EB. FE. Stansbury Middleport Harvey Eastman Ralph Gilmore Milo Stewart Grand Island Neb Eastman Gilmore Katherine Davis Velma Thelma Eleanor Karr Miriam Blackmore Harry Ohlinger Racine R. G. Webster Jean Hennessey

Cline Matthews Visits Zanesville With Family

Middleport residents Mr. Cline Matthews and Mrs. Matthews with two sons visited Zanesville from Thursday to Sunday attending Eastern Education now meetings. They stayed with Mrs. Matthews’ sister Mrs. Homer Hines and family.

Middleport Eastern Education Now Cline Matthews Zanesville

Millfield Mine Disaster Memorial Rites Planned

A memorial program will be held at Millfield M E Church on Sunday at 2 PM to honor 82 miners who died in the Mine No 6 explosion on November 5, 1930. The third anniversary of the disaster will be observed with labor leaders and local officials participating. Robert Marshall chairs arrangements and William Winefordner is secretary. Committees from Glouster Nelsonville Chauncey Millfield and Athens outline local participation.

Glouster Millfield M. E Hocking Robert Marshall William Winefordner William

Two Sets of Fathers and Sons Put in Jail

In Pomeroy Ohio 11 prisoners in the county jail include two father and son pairs William Motley with Charles Motley of Middleport and William Freeman with Clarence Freeman of Rutland. Motley faces Nov 9 trial for shooting with intent to kill after wounding Constable Robson on Sept 5. Freeman is charged with a serious juvenile delinquency case bound over to the grand jury. Charles Motley was jailed Oct 19 for intoxication after failing to pay a $25 fine and costs.

Pomeroy William Motley Charles Motley Middleport William Freeman Clarence Freeman Rutland Taylor William Robson Ohio Costa

Pomeroy Personal Notes Highlight Weekend Guests

Regional social notes list visitors and travelers from Pomeroy and nearby towns. Individuals such as William Downie, Helen Lochary, and Miss Mabel Race returned to Columbus after weekends with relatives, while others like Owen Goodwin and Miss Florence Smith extended trips to Chicago and business colleges.

Miss Mayme Covert Weds Geo VanZant in Newport Ky

Mr and Mrs Arthur Covert announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Mayme Elizabeth Covert to George VanZant of Cheshire son of Mr and Mrs George VanZant Sr The ceremony was held October 16 in Newport Kentucky The bride a 1930 Middleport High School graduate has pursued Office Training School in Columbus and will finish next September The groom attended Chishye High School later working at Covert Baking Company since high school They plan to establish their home in Middleport after the wedding

Middleport Middleport Arthur Covert Mayme Elizabeth Covert George VanZant Cheshire Newport Middleport High School Office Columbus Chishye High School Covert Baking Company VanZant Middleport

Eleven Year Old Boy Rushed to Hospital For Emergency Appendectomy

Eleven year old Ben Orndorf, son of Mr and Mrs Pearl Orndorf of near Hollister, was taken to Cherrington Hospital Logan Saturday afternoon for an emergency appendectomy. The operation revealed a ruptured appendix. His mother and Mr and Mrs Dan McGee accompanied him to the hospital, and his condition was reported as very favorable Sunday afternoon with recovery expected. The father remained at home and later returned to the hospital.

Glouster Ben Pearl Orndorf Hollister Cherrington Hospital Logan

Man Signs Pledge To Let Intoxicants Alone

William Gwillym Jr. of Greens Run pleaded guilty to drunk and disorderly conduct in Glouster. He was fined 25 plus costs. 20 of the fine was suspended on condition he abstain from liquor for six months. If he breaks the pledge the remaining 20 becomes due.

Glouster William Gwillym, Jr Greens G. H. Love Gwillym William Ellis Justice Ellis

Intoxicated man fined in Glouster arrest

Martin McClelland of Trimble was arrested by Constable Henry Williams for intoxication. He pleaded guilty before Justice William Ellis, was fined five dollars and costs, paid the amount, and released.

Glouster Martin McClelland Trimble Henry Willams McClelland William Eilis

Columbus man dies after fall from roof while painting

Fatally hurt in fall at Columbus Charles Hoffman 77 a brother in law of Mrs Hester Druggan fell from a roof he was painting fracturing his skull and died Saturday Funeral services were held He was an early resident survived by his wife a daughter of the late Mrs J L Wyatt and six children

Glouster Charles Hoffman Hester Druggan Columbus Hoffman J. L. Wyatt

Grace Guild to Entertain Members Wednesday Night

Grace Guild of the Grace BE Church will host a gathering at the home of Miss Miriam Blackmore on Lincoln Hill. Assisting hosts are Mrs. J. H. Hartenbach and Mrs. George McQuigg. Election of officers will be held.

Pomeroy Grace Guild Grace BE Miriam Blackmore Lincoln Hill J. H. Hartenbach George McQuigg

Mathews Named New FTC Member Succeeding Humphrey

George C. Mathews of Madison Wisconsin takes over duties as the new member of the U S Federal Trade Commission succeeding William E Humphrey who was forced off the commission by President Roosevelt.

U. S. Federal Trade Commission George C. Mathews Madison Wis William E. Humphrey Roosevelt

Sweeney Rites Held At Chauncey

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Sweeney 75 died at the home of her son in law and daughter D A Rupe Sand Ridge near Chauncey were held Saturday at 9 from St Pauls Catholic Church Father Dowd officiating. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery Athena. Survivors are four sons William Charles Thomas and Emmett Sweeney and two daughters Mrs Anna Hayes and Mrs Nel Rupe.

Chauncey Mary Sweeney D. A. Rupe Sand Ridge St. Paul's Catholic Church Father Dowd Athena William Charles Thomas Emmett Sweeney Anna Hayes Nel Rupe

Chauncey Residents Attend Ohio State Game in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Herman Theisen Jr and Dr and Mrs C N Sanders and son Bob of Millfield and Dale Warner and Roger Boling of Chauncey attended the Ohio State game in Columbus Saturday.

Chauncey Herman Theisen, Jr C. N. Sanders Bob Millfield Dale Warner Roger Boling Columbus

Christian Woman's Bible Class Meets Wednesday in Chauncey

The Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will gather Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Guy Brookins residence on Converse Street. Mrs. Floyd Nye will lead the session and all church women are welcome.

Chauncey Christian Woman's Bible Class Church of Christ Guy Brookins Converse Street Floyd Nye

Miller Succeeds Hart In Physical Ed Work

Miss Florence Stein remains with the Athens County Schools as the department head while Virgil C. Miller succeeds Ray E. Hart as physical education supervisor. Miller, a Zanesville native, holds degrees from the American College of Physical Education and Ohio University and has YMCA leadership background in Zanesville.

Athens County Florence Stein Virgil C. Miller Ray E. Hart Miller Zanesville Meredith Business College American College of Physical Education Chicago Ohio University Lake George N. Y Lake Geneva Wis Muskingum College Grace Methodist Church Masonic Order Delta Pi Alpha Mound Street Athens

Graf Zeppelin Near Azores En Route Home

The Graf Zeppelin, returning to Germany from its South American, Akron, and Chicago cruise, was believed to be approaching the Azores Islands. It last reported at 10 PM yesterday and rode a direct line between New York and the Azores, about two thirds of the distance to the Portuguese Islands.

New York U.P Germany South America Akron Chicago Azores

Way elected president of Southeastern Ohio Education Assn

J. E. Way of Pike County was elected president at the Southeastern Ohio Education Association meeting in Jackson last week. George Carr of Logan was named secretary treasurer and E. O. McCowen of Portsmouth was chosen as representative to the state executive committee.

J. E. Way Pike County Southeastern Ohio Education Association Jackson George Carr Logan E. O. McCowen Portsmouth

Halloween Party Held By Chauncey Church Classes

Primary Class in the Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School led by Eleanor Close held a Halloween party in the church social room. Prizes in games went to Bunky Brown Thelma Jean Brookins Junior Courtney Eldon Galbreath Betty Sands and Jo Ann Cass. Class members included Eldon Galbreath Jasola Galbreath Bunky Brown Gilbert Courtney Jr Betty Lands Jo Ann Cass Johnny Lands Margarite Courtney Richard Leffler Jo Ann Seibers Donna Seibers Lois Lands and Thelma Jean Brookins.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Bible School Eleanor Close Miss Close Elizabeth Close Bunky Brown Thelma Jean Brookins Junior Courtney Eldon Galbreath Betty Sands Jo Ann Cass Jasola Galbreath Gilbert Courtney, Jr Betty Lands Johnny Lands Margarite Courtney Richard Leffler Jo Ann Seibers Donna Seibers Lois Lands

District Personals Highlights From CHAUNCEY area

CHAUNCEY October 3 district personals note Mr and Mrs William Sisson and children and Mrs Elizabeth Robinett Millfield spent the weekend in Haydenville at the home of Mr and Mrs Verne Robinett. Mrs Julia Mingus Sand Ridge is ill at her son Herbert Mingus in Millfield. Edward Sickles Clyde Gabriel and Frank Webb Lower Plains spent the weekend in Jackson. Mrs Fred Gabriel Lower Pilatins visited her father Orren Fiske in Nelsonville last week. Alberta Barnes and Mrs Dessie Sickles Lower Plains were dinner guests Friday of Mr and Mrs Fred Fiske in Nelsonville. Mr and Mrs Harry Moore entertained weekend guests Mr and Mrs Darrel Moore and children Darrel Jr and Anita of Dayton and Mr and Mrs Wendell Moore and son Roger. Mrs Lizzie Barber Nelsonville spent Thursday here with her sister Mrs George Gabriel Jr. Mrs Fiora Ballard has returned to Columbus after visiting her sister Mrs W E Dicken and family in Lower Plains.

Chauncey William Sisson Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Haydenville Verne Robinett Julia Mingus Sand Ridge Herbert Mingus Edward Sickles Clyde Gabriel Frank Webb Lower Plains Jackson Fred Gabriel Lower Pilatins Orren Fiske George Gabriel, Jr Fiora Ballard Columbus W. E. Dicken

Birthday Dinner Honors Edward Sickles at Lower Plains

Mrs Dessie Sickles hosted a birthday dinner for her husband Edward Sickles on October 30 at their Lower Plains home. A pink and white cake decorated with 53 candies was presented by daughter Mrs Frank Webb and granddaughter Donna Jean. Ice cream and cake followed the chicken dinner in a celebratory family gathering.

Chauncey Edward Sickles Dessie Sickles Frank Webb Donna Jean Lower Plains

Fire destroys Cunningham meat market in Chauncey morning blaze

A morning fire at the Cunningham meat market and adjoining Blackford shop on Converse and Mound Streets in Chauncey destroyed both buildings. Firefighters and neighbors saved nearby properties including the Chauncey Feed Co. store. ammunition exploded during the blaze. several structures and a theater, church, and residences were endangered.

Chauncey C. L. Cunningham Converse and Mound Streets Chauncey Chemical Fire Department Blackford Shoe Repair Shop Cunningham Blackford Noah 8S. Harvey T. R. Hamilton Isaac Wilson Chauncey Feed Co Globe Theater Saints of God Church N. 8 Harvey Barber Shop Harvey Dance Pavilion James McCollam Luckoff

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