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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1939

Page

3

War Relief Garment Drive Aids Poland Victims

Mercy preparations gather to aid Poland war victims as Meigs Chapter Red Cross coordinates fabric, yarn, and pattern donations. Local contact R W Finsterwald arranges supplies for fall shipments with first shipload due October 15 amid approaching winter needs.

Ymercy Red Poland R. W. Finsterwald Meigs Thes Cross Ose A Finsterwald Red Cross Chang Chamb Miss Ruth Peace Lhe Europe

Plans for Day of Worship at Local Churches

DOLEPORT Rally Day set for Heath Methodist with combined Sunday School and worship at 10. Special songs poems and scripture led by Mrs. Klein Willis Aleshire and Harris. Rev H Rock to speak on Going Up To Our Task. First Baptist Church announces Sunday service at 10:15 with Holy Communion. Women’s Missionary Society to lead evening service inviting all to attend.

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Inventor Howell unveils back rest for game nights

Descriptions describe Worley Howell as inventor of a new back rest for spectators at Rutland-Middleport games. The device aims to comfort attendees during 18 inch seating limits and is showcased with neighbor Charles Mayes and the Orange and Black squad referenced as part of campus life.

Dleport Tor Rutland-Middleport Worley Ant Mr. Howell Charles Mayes Cent

Mrs. Moore Coaches New Middleport Cheer Leaders

Kathleen Swindler and Louise Winebrenner join Martha Robson Marvel Schmoll and Jo Parmelee to lead Middleport cheers for the Orange and Black. Coach Nan Moore, high school faculty, guides the squad.

Middleport Kathleen Swindler Louise Winebrenner Martha Robson Marvel Schmoll Jo Parmelee Nan Moore

Simpson Church Rally Day Plans and Programs

Simpson Church schedules Rally Day with class committees urging attendance. The program features the Simpson Quartet, a school year review by Mary Ellen Miller, and a sermon by Rev. Warren Bright on working with God. Diplomas and awards will follow at 10 a.m. and a special collection supports religious education in the Ohio Conference.

Ohio Lester S. Norris Warren Bright Women’s Home Missionary Society

Memorial Service for Meigs Pioneers Set for Oct 8

A memorial service honoring Meigs County pioneers who died in the past year will be held October 8 at Simpson Methodist Church under the Meigs County Pioneer Society. Mrs. E. W. Kingsland, president, said the event becomes annual and 80 plus attendees will have reserved front seats with prior notice.

Pomeroy Meigs County Simpson Methodist Church The Pioneer Society

Chester Grange Holds Review and Plans Booster Night

The Chester Grange held its annual inspection with Deputy Master Harley Musser as inspecting officer. Members from Olive Hemlock Grove and Harrisonville Granges attended a potluck dinner and program. The young people's degree team presented the degree work. Booster Night is set for Saturday night September 30 at the Grange Hall with Tuppers Plains Grange as special guests. the public is invited.

Pomeroy Chester Grange Harley Musser Olive Hemlock Grove Harrisonville Granges Grange Hall Tuppers Plains Grange

Only Three Home Games on Panther Schedule This Season

Pomeroy Panthers open at Athens Friday night and play just three home games due to no local field. Home dates include Oct 13 vs Logan and Oct 20 vs Wellston, with further home games vs Nelsonville, Pt. Pleasant, and a Thanksgiving clash against Middleport on their own field. Rutland also lists a full slate with key away and home games.

Panther Pomeroy Pomeroy Panthers Athens Gallipolis Logan Wellston Jackson Nelsonville Chauncey-Dover Rutland Middleport Hamden Pins Jacksonville-Trimble Buchtel Chauncey McArthur Oak Hill

October clubs start as season plans are finalized

Middleport notices show Garden Club yearbooks printed, Literary and Women's Music clubs set initial and seasonal activities. Delegates return from Pythian Sisters Grand Lodge with honors. DAR and local clubs report meetings, visits, and upcoming Halloween plans.

Middleport Garden Club E. R. Tompkins T. W. Jones S. Third Ave Frank White Women's Music Club A. R. Hecox Willis Aleshire L. W. McComas Wesley Green

Middleport Pomeroy Lightweights Set To Open Season

Middleport Lightweights an eighth grade team from Middleport High School will debut Saturday at 10 with a public game versus Pomeroy on an 80 ft regulation field. Coach Marshall McCuen notes several more games this season with Charles Hughes Gomer Pullin Hartinger Roush Bennett Smith Klein Ohlinger Young Souders in the lineup.

Middleport Pomeroy Marshall MccCuen Charles Pickens Charles Hughes Charles Gomer Lyston Pullin James Hartinger Walter Roush James Bennett Jack Smith Fred Klein 0. T. Ohlinger Joe Young James Souders Marvin Young

Many Attend Hemlock Grange Booster Night

A large crowd gathered Thursday at Hemlock Grange Hall for Booster Night, an open public meeting by Hemlock Grange featuring an entertaining program. The piece notes the world money in circulation as about 110 billion dollars.

Hemlock Pomeroy Hemlock Grange Hall

Pomeroy Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Club News

Mr and Mrs Maurice Carl and son of W Lafayette Ind visit Pomeroy to see Mr Carl's parents on Union Ave. Mrs Marguerite Durst returns home from Holzer Hospital Gal lipolis after surgery. Rebekah group picnic at Mrs Peter Stace home Kanauga with awards to several members. New officers installed for Ladies Auxiliary of American Legion and district convention planned in Pomeroy on October 30.

Charles Neal Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Bradbury Neal Temple Theater Henry Hennesy Ada West Harry McAllister the Plains Torrance Terry)Allis Martha Bryant Sybil Allis Cincinnati Marietta Zanesville Columbus J. E. Harley H. A. Rothrock Portsmouth Missionary Society Bess Sanborn R. A. Miller E. L. Lambert Jonathan Meigs DAR Athens Alice Lo’se Lama E. R. Lama Ohio University Maurice Carl W. Lafayette Ind Lincoln Hill Rebekah Association Kanaugua Peter Stace Stace Florence Howell Cora Warner Julia Howder Lulu Nease Viola Jones Elizabeth Darst Viola Grueser Effie Tracy Netlie L.smith Iliary American Legion Legion Hall Charles Withrow A. R. Tedrow Ernest Lallance Pearl Hysell Owen Watson Fannie Amsberger Pomeroy

Local Electrician Improves After Ear Surgery

Henry Hennesy of Hobson shops on Front Street shows slow recovery at home after illness. He had a growth removed from one ear and now faces a similar ailment in the other ear.

Middleport Henry Hennesy Hobson Shops Front St Mr. Hennesy

Yellow Jackets Prep For Gallipolis Clash Under Lights

Final practice under the lights sets the pace for Middleport's Yellow Jackets as they prepare for a season opener against Gallipolis Blue Devils. The team flags the down-river squad as the main threat and aims to exploit a tactical battle to secure the league opener.

Middleport Gallipolis Blue Devils Yellow Jackets

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