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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1935
Page
3
Readable text shows Letart selected for a large Ohio River dam project with plans for a dam similar to the current one. Authorities say river traffic would steady as new locks accommodate larger boats and barges, easing congestion along the system.
Milton Smart of Chilli and Mrs Will Smart and Helen hosted or visited various relatives during a weekend. Families including Mrs H Miles, Mrs Alice Watson, Philson of Cincinnati, and Mr and Mrs H O. attended gatherings. Several trips to Columbus Springfield and Cincinnati were noted with multiple locals hosting, visiting, or traveling for weddings and visits.
Attendance at Sunday School on September 15 was 72. Rev. Bert O Connor will preach at the church here next Sunday evening at 7 30. A called Grange meeting is set for Friday evening to consider important business. Mr and Mrs Joe Weyersmilier and Mrs Kate Weyersmilier visited Mr and Mrs Joe Grueser Ball Run Sunday afternoon. Misses Catherine Agnes Christine and Emma Grueser visited Mrs Jewel Curtis Darwin Sunday afternoon. Mrs Vina Jenkenson has improved after three weeks illness. Her daughter Mrs Milly Conant plans to stay here indefinitely to assist with care. Mrs Rolling Bremen visited over the weekend with the Terrell. Misses Marjorie and Helen Nickeson Columbus visited their cousin Miss Ruth Morgan last week.
Word from Mrs. Jennings Keffer of Youngstown reports that Jennings Keffer was struck by a street car Sunday. The injury is not believed serious and details are sparse. Mrs. Keffer is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Daniels. his mother Mrs. W. I. Keffer of Gauley Bridge, W. Va., has gone to Youngstown.
Pioneer 4-H Club girls hold their first regular meeting at the Buckley home on Sept 27 at 7 o'clock. Ruth Coleman presides, with Myra June Sisson as secretary. Annabelle Coleman chairs the program, Margaret Pickens leads songs, and Fay and Gladys Pickens with Mary Alice Hetzer serve refreshments after the business session.
Middleport troop No. 3 of the Girl Scouts will hold a regular session this evening at the Park Street School Auditorium. Planned topics include activities for the coming year and event planning.
POMEROY In the middle of their second week of practice the Panthers line is the major worry for Coaches Johnson and House. Kindle is the only regular from last year's squad available for a line position. The first string lineup currently includes Russell Brickles, ends, Kindle, Zirkle, tackles Hite Sayre, guards Schorn, center Moore, quarterback Schmuker, Klees, halfbacks Blackwell, fullback.
Legion of Sons held a Tuesday election naming Richard Vaughan captain Arthur Ebersbach first lieutenant Robert Harbrecht second lieutenant and adjutant and finance officer Phil Harbrecht Robert Vaughan sergeant at arms and Donald Rosenbaum chaplain in a formal selection of officers.
Cooper lauds a stance on governance and economic policy amid debates on private enterprise versus government role. The piece discusses the NRA decision, Supreme Court impact, and calls for stable prosperity through clear administration, urging restraint from radical political experiments and reliance on institutions.
Miss Jean McKay will enter Ohio University for her senior year with classes starting and registration set for next Monday. Several local residents will also enroll. Various residents traveled or returned from visits in Columbus Detroit Athens and Rutland while others moved homes and hosted visitors.
Miss Maude Grueser of Minersville invites members of the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church to her home this evening. Federated Circle sponsors a tea Friday September 27 at Mrs Wright McCroba's Lincoln Hill residence from 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 9 PM. Public invited.
Mrs. Jacob Blumenauer, age 8, died Wednesday at her Minersville home. Survived by three sons Edward of Martins Ferry, Dana of Marion, and Raymond of Indianapolis, plus 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Mrs H Roots bingo party at her South Second Avenue home in Middleport benefited Charity Council 245 of Daughters of America. A good attendance reported for the Wednesday evening event.
Mrs O B Stout acted as hostess at her Fisher Avenue home to Heath Methodist Episcopal Church Class No 12 members. A 6 30 potluck dinner preceded a brief business meeting and social evening assisted by Lucille Dutton and Margaret Sauer. New officers for the coming year were President Mrs Frank White Vice President Mrs H S McClure Secretary Miss Nella Zerkle Treasurer Miss Hallie Zerkle. Mrs White presided over the business portion.
Concord reports a new church board with Joe Antle as Sunday School superintendent Vern Wolfe as assistant superintendent Elsie Antle as secretary Babe McAtee as treasurer and J V Wemmer and Babe McAtee as elders Hester Antle and Leona Boudinot as deaconesses. Members also note family visits and community events including a Chauncey camp meeting attendance by Mr and Mrs Vern Wolfe and family and upcoming leadership by Faye Wemmer and Betty Antle with J V Wemmer.
Death announced for Clifford Eckard in Pittsburgh after heart trouble at his home. Mrs Eckard is formerly Miss Laura Petrel of this city. Funeral services were held Tuesday with burial in a Pittsburgh cemetery.
Training classes for five weeks began Wednesday evening at Heath Methodist Episcopal Church under Rev. Clarence Swearingen. The program welcomes young and older church members and other local churches plan to start similar training soon.
A dense schedule of radio programs and orchestras across many time slots. Names include Arthur Long Jack Armstrong Amos n Andy Rudy Vallee Lam and Abner Darktown Meetin Horton Orchestra Daffy Orchestra Burchell Orchestra Gypsies Happy Jack Turner Lewell Thomas Pearson and Macy Dangerous Paradise Singing Lady Questions String Ensemble and many more across music, weather, markets, farm, and home hour segments with varied hosts and ensembles.
The Aid Society of Lawrence Chapel met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Jenkins in Coalville with eight members and two visitors. Next meeting set for the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oryn Watkins in Amenville. Refreshments served. Numerous local residents visited and hosted at various homes in the area throughout the weekend and week.
Mrs. Robert Hickey of Roseville California credits her doctor for a safe fat loss using Kruschen Salts. In six weeks she shed 17 pounds by following dietary steps and a daily half teaspoon of Kruschen with lemon juice before breakfast. The ad claims benefits include increased activity, ambition, and a youthful feeling while costing as little as 40 cents.
The State of Ohio Athens County announces a sheriff sale under Case 16171. On Monday October 28, 1935 at 1:30 PM the treasurer and sheriff will auction three parcels in Troy Township at the courthouse door. The first tract covers about 138 acres, the second about 78.90 acres, and the third about 20.44 acres. Each tract is described by metes and bounds and all sell for cash with minimum bids set at two thirds of appraised values. The sale is conducted by Sheriff Charles Stratton and attorney L G Worstell.
Mr and Mrs Harry Gross of Akron vacationing with Mrs Grosss parents Mr and Mrs F W Winn Miss Mary Margaret Harmon returns to Rutland high school after illness Mrs Melvin Kindie of Lowell visiting her parents Alpha and Mrs Plummer Mr and Mrs William Nicholson and Mr and Mrs Seth Nichols visit relatives in Columbia Elmer Molden hauled 15 loads of soybeans last Monday Harold son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith absent from school due to illness Mr and Mrs Oliver Bratton visit Mr and Mrs Marvin Chase family in Union
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