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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1935

Page

8

Glouster Discusses Municipal Electric Plant At Kiwanis

G H Corlette of Cincinnati spoke at the Glouster Kiwanis meeting at Hotel Gordon on municipal ownership of electricity. He reviewed plant installation costs and noted a survey is needed to estimate costs for Glouster. Visitors included Dr J H Elias and others. Elias won the attendance prize.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon G. H. Corlette Cincinnati Hocking Power Co J. H. Elias Nick Brunton Thomas Gamwell T. D. MecAfooes William Jonas

Out-of-Town Guests Attend LeFever Funeral

Out-of-town attendees at the funeral of Dr. FB W LeFever included Dr. A Cunningham Dr Fred McGee Dr F M McKim Dr Charles Sturgis John Dean J A Middleswart Mr and Mrs Jacob Zimmer Orval Zimmer Lulu Zimmer Mia John Lauer Mr and Mrs Albert Laurer Miss Almeda Lauer Mrs Mahalia Teft Miss Edna Teft Marietta Dr and Mrs H EB LeFever Mrs Mary Rauch sons William James and Fred Leeper Columbus Mr and Mrs C C Carr Mrs Florence Carr Mrs Lydia Lovell Mrs Gladys Butts H E Pettit Crookeville Mr and Mrs J J Simler C B Palmer Athens Miss Anna Wallace Maita Mr and Mrs Gail Faires Pt Pleasant W Va Clyde Price William Snyder Merril Cain Chesterhill.

W C T U Meeting at Mrs Figley’s Home

Mrs. Thomas W Figley hosted the W C T U gathering on Spring Street with president Mrs Lulu Bingman in charge. Readings on Cigarettes as a growing menace were presented by Ellen Gayton Vera Kinney Elizabeth Gayton Maude Figley and Vesta Norris followed by a service led by Ethel Leadbetter. 13 members and one visitor attended including Mrs Sarah Jonas. Myrtle Gardner to host May meeting at Mrs Maude Williams home. Pearl Anderson back home after major operation at White Cross Hospital Columbus recovering well.

Glouster Thomas W. Figley Spring Street Lulu Bingman Ethel Leadbetter Ellen Gayton Vera Kinney Elizabeth Gayton Maude Figley Vesta Norris Sarah Jonas Myrtle Gardner Maude Williams

Surprise Birthday Party Held Sunday

Mrs. W. J. Latta was surprised at her Spencer Ridge home Sunday as her children gathered to observe her 60th birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. K. Dennis and daughter Lucille from Corning, and other relatives from Roseville, South Zanesville, Short Creek, Burr Oak, and nearby areas. The noontime chicken dinner was shared as gifts were given.

Glouster W. J. Latta Spencer Ridge C. KK. Dennis Lucille Corning Earl Buckley Betty Leisure Richard Bishop Roseville Eston Buckley Colleen Orville James Zanesville Lloyd Buckley Bickford Short Creek Joe Hilliard Burr Oak

Long Bottom Home Is Scene of Party To Honor Miss Bahr

Ada Bahr hosted a Sunday party at Long Bottom for her daughter Maxine on her eleventh birthday. Elmer Schreiber and family from Wilson PA visited sister Mrs C E Lawrence. Mrs C E Myers and Mrs J F Marcinko, now in St Joseph Hospital, recover at home soon. Garnet Chevalier, working in Pomeroy, visits two weeks at home. C B Heyman bought J F White farm at administrators sale. Bertha Little of Hazle visits niece Leone Babcock. Ethel Patterson of Ravenswood visits relatives. L R Ervin and family attended funeral of C C Hill in Carmel. Mrs J E Coleman visited relatives here. Mona Williamson and Marty Swan of Portland were here Sunday.

Long Bottom Ada Bahr Maxine Elmer Schreiber Wilson C. E. Lawrence C. E. Myers J. F. Marcinko St. Josepha Hospital Parkersburg Garnet Chevalier Pomeroy C. B. Heyman J. F. White Sale Bertha Little Hazael Leone Babcock Ethel Patterson Ravenswood R. Ervin Carmel Franklin Norris United Brethern Greenfield Selby J. Light Norris Samuel Norris East Letart Virginia Weaver Mary Alice Haymen Westerville Ralph R. Kerst St. Marys W. Va L. A. Hubbard New Haven Jerry Hill Kate Higginbotham Dolly Belle Dearin Albert Higginbotham Patty Harold Allen Charleston Vesper Saunders Mary Guyandott Sam Noll Manchester Quill C. Bentz W. Bentz Alfred Will Smith Saxon Lewis Quillin Everett Berthisel Dewitts Run Emma Sargent Harold Eveline Florence Bays Richard Roush Lawrence Roush Athena L. T. Norris A. B Lancaster

Greene County Civil War Vet David Brewer Dies

Xenia resident David R. Brewer one of nine surviving Greene County veterans from the Civil War died Tuesday from a gangrene infection in his right foot.

Xenia David R. Brewer Greene County

Gatterfield Reports Recall Petitions Circulated in Piqua

The Rev. R. H. Gatterfield said petitions will be circulated to recall the City Commission after it suspended City Manager L. G. Whitney.

Piqua R. H. Gatterfield G. Whitney

Rome Alumni to Meet Friday in High School Auditorium

Rome Alumni Association called by vice president Ralph Byron for Friday night April 5 at eight oclock in the Rome High School auditorium. Several local residents attended a concert in Memorial Auditorium at Athens Sunday evening.

Stewart Rome Alumni Association Ralph Byron

Straitsville Log House Days Recalled at Church

George Robert Ruckerfi 81 of Lancaster attended M. E. Sunday School in Straitsville recalling the old log house church that once stood at the cemetery site. He sang a hymn his mother used 70 years ago. Various locals and visitors are listed with health, travel, and visit notes. Revival meetings continue at Mt. Zion led by Rev. Mrs Hardin.

New Straitsville George Robert Ruckerfi Lancaster M. E Gladys Orndorf Shawnee Carrie Hillyer Columbus Ruth Orndorf Bexley Camern Savage Rute Auker Robert Blankenship P. M. Strain Newark C. D Alpert Hite Oroville Ralph McCannon Otto Ashbaucher Fred. Blankenship Logan

Nine Month School Year Approved for Olive Orange Pupils

A nine month term is authorized for the Olive Orange School District, including Silver Ridge pupils. Local residents noted illnesses and visits, with Mildred Christy of Athens visiting family and various community members traveling to Pomeroy and Athens.

Silver Ridge Olive-Orange Jackie Bentz Major Partlow CCC Cris Gaul Mildred Christy Athens G. W. Christy C F. Betzing Olive Orange High School T. W. Shafer Pomeroy Ernest Bahr New Hope Mort Tuttle Horton Smith Mable Swartz Alfred Vesta Bentz

Murray City Pupils Score Perfect In Spelling Contest

Murray City School pupils achieved perfect spelling scores at a Logan contest on March 3. Third grade honorees include Irene Sikora Mary Louise Donson Gloria Bunting Eileen Scott Jean Rowland Louise Kovach Helen Budie Lucille Lucas. Fourth grade list features Jean Lloyd Dorothy Wilson Junior Strum Doris Cunning ham. Fifth grade winners are Betty Spencer Imogene Storer Catherine Strum.

Murray City Logan Irene Sikora Mary Louise Donson Gloria Bunting Eileen Scott Jean Rowland Louise Kovach Helen Budie Lucille Lucas Jean Lloyd Dorothy Wilson Junior Strum Doris Cunningham Betty Spencer Imogene Storer Catherine Strum Than Edington John of Xenia James Russell Stewart B. A. Person Phil Devol Mattie Ralph Belle Baird Dan Simmers Sand Run Blanche Darby Marion Guy Darby Frank Brown Stanley Mary England Emma Franklin Barberton Lou Anders

Cheshire Girl Weds Kyger Man in Pt Pleasant West Virginia

Cheshire couple, Clyde Bradbury son of C A Bradbury Kyger and Miss Ethel Roush daughter of Lester Roush, united in marriage last Friday in Pt Pleasant W V. A bell ringing followed at the bride's home. Further notes list local social and church activities and a hospital transfer.

Cheshire Clyde Bradbury C. A. Bradbury Kyger Ethel Roush Lester Roush Pt. Pleasant W. Va Cora Rupe Parkersburg St. Joseph Maupita

Annual Financial Report of Lodi Township 1934

Lodi Township Athens County Ohio files an annual financial report for the year ending December 31 1934. It lists receipts totaling 8 031 52 and total payments and balance figures including highway and road work expenses and miscellaneous income and expenditures. The report is certified by Clerk Lip Lip as of April 1 1935.

Lodi Township Athens County Ohio Bank Rand Glanvitalins Trusvices Seanes iClerk’s Aclerk

Troy Student Dinner To Be Held Thursday

COOLVILLE Cherryblossom chop suey luncheon to be served by the Future Homemakers Girls Thursday evening will begin at 6 o'clock in stead of 5 as previously announced. The program will include Song by Cherryblossom Inez Brafford and song by Miss Virginia Bridgette. Clothing for the Style Review will be furnished by the White and Son Co.

Coolville Cherryblossom Homemakers Inez Brafford Virginia Bridgette White & Son Co Dana T. Burns Baldwin-Wallace College Berea Carthage Hemlock Grove R. J. Runion Betty Bailey Athens Parrish Harvey Murry J. M. Combs Bridgeport W. Va Zona Marquis Bethel Ridge Abe Burdette F. H. Booth W. E. Travis Jr. O.U.A. M. Lodge McConnelsville Hattie Alden Eleanor Cooley Marietta College Ella Johnston State College E. M. Pierce Dorothy R. J. Wolf Bailes Weirton BE. L. Bails Dora Witley Cambridge

Albany Grange Plants Trees On Arbor Day

Albany Grange members observed Arbor Day by planting sixty trees on their lot, with women adding shrubbery and flowers. A potluck lunch followed. committee members included Mrs. Earl Baughman, Mrs. D. W. Hoffee, G. J. Tewksbury and E. E. Lewis.

Albany Albany Grange Earl Baughman D. W. Hoffee G. J. Tewksbury E. E. Lewis M. H. Mitchell O. D. Dailey A. C. Dailey Wilkesville St E. M. Musgrave L. T. Hall Ironton Emerson C. Hall Ashland Bertha Rickey Chillicothe O. D Dailey J. Charles Schaffer J. H. Huhn Will Jacobs McArthur Ralph P. Dowd Fisher, Ill Dowd Dailey R. P. Dowd Vinton Station Ohio University Community Garden Club M. E. Church J. S. EB. Woodyard Lowell Chase Dayton Hoffee Smith-Hughes High School Musgrave L. F. Miller P. D. Morse I. M. Frost Vina Roberts George Wood Carpenter William Cusac Zanesville J. E. Richardson F. W. MacLean William and George Parkersburg W. Va A. F. Russell Reese Harris Orthella Columbus Harris S. EK. Dailey Irma John Longdon

Cement Plant To Resume at May Bridge

About 175 men will be employed at the Medusa Port land cement company's plant at May Bridge when operations are resumed within a month. Approximately 90 women hold licenses as amateur radio operators in this country.

Sandusky Medusa Portland Cement Company May Bridge

Letart Falls Church Society Honors Charter Member and President

Mrs. Elizabeth Alexander, a charter member and the first president, celebrated her eighty fifth birthday with 47 guests at her Letart Falls home on March 29. The event followed by news of a series of United Brethren meetings led by Rev. Franklin Norris starting April 1.

Letart Falls Church Society Letart Falls Elizabeth Alexander Ladies’ Aid Society

Three Hurt in Crash Near Malta Junction

Walter Glouster, Andrews, and Jimmie Brunton Jr. suffered injuries when their car was struck by Clarence Adrean’s sedan at the Malta junction near New Lexington. Miss Josephine Christy suffered a broken nose after being thrown against the windshield. Adrean was uninjured.

Glouster Walter Park Harry Andrews Jimmie Brunton, Jr Clarence Adrean McConnelsville New Lexington Malta Josephine Christy Rose Farm Adrean Mesers Park Andrews Brunton Muskingum River

Notice to Taxpayers Athens County 1954 Tax Rates

I.G. D. Gorham treasurer of Athens County Ohio announces mills levied for 1954 real estate public utilities and personal property tax. County total 2.70 mills with 2.50 for general county fund and bond retirement. Local levies listed in table. penalties and payment options noted. hours 8 to 11:30 and 1 to 4 daily. Saturday 3 PM closing.

Athens County Mother's Pension Fund Judicial Fund Agricultural Fund Lotw County

Athens adopts gas rate ordinance with staged pricing

The ordinance fixes natural gas rates for one year in Athens Ohio. It sets 20 cents per cubic foot for the first 500 cubic feet per month and 5 cents per hundred feet thereafter, with a $1 minimum charge. A 5 percent late fee applies if unpaid after billing. The city may renew for two more years with written notice.

Ohio Athens Ohio Fuel NATO Nance Tome

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