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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1934

Page

7

Belsonville Drum Corps To Play At Ohio University Concert Sunday

Belsonville Legion Drum Corps accepts invitation to join Ohio University Band for a Sunday concert in Nelsonville. Ohio University Band, under Professor C. W Timbers, will perform at Ris Auditorium starting at evening hours. About 100 players from the college group will be present, with local members shown in a pictured lineup led by drum major Ward W. Hamm.

Belsonville Legion Drum Corps Ohio University Lsonville Grenford Post Ohio University Band Ris Auditorium Nelsonville C. Wimbers Cym Neal Crawford Ihn D. W. Roberts J. Hall Fry G. Crawford Gray R. Ebiliott G. Nelson Shby G. Allen L. Cooley F mm William Matheny Ubbard Row Cosett G. Berry O. Steenrod Bobby W. Kelley

Local Aerie Eagles Schedule and Memorial Concert

The local corps set dates for Murray City on April 22 Nelsonville on Mother's Day and Marietta on June 5. A memorial concert with the Nelsonville High School band will be held Friday April 13 at the Nelsonville high school auditorium to honor local boys who died in the World War.

Murray City Nelsonville Marietta

Four Guilty Pleas For Unlicensed Dogs In Nelsonville

Four defendants Donald Barron Lawrence Walker Charlies Matheny and Harry Matheny pleaded guilty in Mayor Holland's court to owning or harboring dogs without licenses. Each was fined $10 and costs of 8.60, suspended on promise to pay costs and buy licenses. Charles Telliver also pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $5 plus costs.

Nelsonville G. Holland Donald Barron Lawrence Walker Charlies Matheny Harry Matheny Charles Telliver

State highway truck to be stationed at Nelsonville

One of the state highway fleet will be stationed in Nelsonville, under upkeep by Robert Bateman a county maintenance foreman under Harold Brown of Athens. The truck will service State Route 31 north to the county line and State Route 216 to the county line.

Nelsonville Robert Bateman Harold Brown Athens

Rutland Drama Club Presents The Rock This Sunday

Rutland drama club will stage The Rock a religious play about Peter's discipleship at the Rutland Methodist Church Sunday night April 8 at 7 30 under Rev Gaylord Bogardus. The troupe travels with costumes scenery and lighting and will not charge admission inviting all to attend.

Nelsonville Peter Dramatic Club of Rutland Gaylord Bogardus M. E Ohio

Dinner Meeting Of Chippewa Club At Church

NELSONVILLE The Chippewa Club of the Presbyterian Church held a dinner meeting in the church parlors on Wednesday night. Guests included Rev. Lloyd Evans Mrs. Frank Knox and Chester Hannahs. Members praised those who supplied food and urged full attendance at Friday’s regular meeting. Attending were Paul Weltzheimer advisor Mark Herrold Paul Wolfe John Steenrod Bill Raybould Bill Weltzheimer Roland Pierce Wayne Woodard Tom Ruffick George Lash John Sheffield James Sterling Ben Sterling James Barrows Sam Hawk Peter Doolittle Paul Pritchard.

Chippewa Club Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church Lioyd Evans Frank Knox Chester Hannahs Paul Weltzheimer Mark Herrold Paul Wolfe John Ste

Oak Grove Residents Share Weekend Visits and Church

Oak Grove residents hosted and visited relatives across Nelsonville Carbondale and The Plains. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Wendell and Miss Martha Hanning while Rev M C Kittle and Rev Charlie Wachenschwanz spoke at the local church.

M. C. Kittle Murray City Hubert Ely Charlies Wachenschwanzs Verna France Carbondale Ada Bowens Nelsonville Preston Byers Beaumont

Troop 46 Scout Meeting Notes and Leadership Picks

Nelsonville Troop 46 schedules Friday 6 30 meeting at the K of P Building with patrols split for 30 minutes of meetings. Patrol leaders Munroe Francis Paul Wright Roger Scott Rodney Linscott named leader of the Panthers. junior aides James Sterling Bill Mechem Jack Pritchard Sam Hawk. Ned Smith is troop scribe Carl Monks quartermaster Bill Parks librarian. Members John North admitted to Troop 4 Ray DeFord passed Tenderfoot test Harold Lehman Don Barber due to test Friday night. Parents Night set for Monday April 9 with prize for the patrol bringing most parents. Leaders Association meeting Thursday at 7. All members requested.

Nelsonville Troop 46 K. of P Munroe Francis Paul Wright Roger Scott Rodney Linscott Linscott Panthers James Sterling Bill Mechem Jack Pritchard Sam Hawk Ned Smith Carl Monks Bill Parks John North Ray DeFord Harold Lehman Don Barber Scout Leaders Association Ed Murphy gAll

Funeral for Mrs. Josephine Kourt At 199 Mound Street

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o clock at the family home for Mrs. Josephine Kourt with Rev. Lloyd Evans officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn. Relatives and many friends attended, including out of town visitors from New Straiteville New Lexington Junction City Lancaster Huntington W V and others.

Nelsonville Mound Street Josephine Kourt Lloyd Evans Greenlawn Sam Ambrose New Straiteville Frank Fisher William Hayden New Lexington Frank Guerisier Junction City Elmer Marlowe Irwin Fisher Lancaster Dave Gorsuch Huntington, W. Va

Nelsonville Band Boosters Meet Tonight at Senior High

The Band Boosters Club will gather in the band room of the Senior High School Building tonight at 7:43 PM sharp. The meeting aims to organize support for school music programs and plan upcoming events.

Nelsonville

Local Legion Auxiliary District Meet Attended by Nelsonville Group

Mrs. a. Jackson led the Nelsonville unit as they joined Mrs. William Gray Mrs. Leonard Cooley Mrs. Dean Linscott Mrs. Isaac Vaughn Mrs. T. B. Verity Mrs. R. H. Jackson Mrs. Carl Pettit and Mrs. Donald Betts in Logan on Wednesday for the annual meeting of American Legion Auxiliary District No. 8.

Nelsonville A. Jackson William Gray Leonard Cooley Dean Linscott Isaac Vaughn T. B. Verity R. H. Jackson Carl Pettit Donald Betts Logan American Legion Auxiliary

Class sponsors bake sale in Nelsonville this Saturday

The Nelsonville Junior Class will sponsor a bake sale at Wilson Bros Grocery on Saturday morning April 6 starting at 9:30. Proceeds support class activities and projects. Local residents are invited to attend and buy assorted baked goods.

Sale Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Wilson Bros. Grocery

Inspection of Philadorian Lodge to be held in April

The Philadorian Lodge No. 157 F and A M will inspect at the Masonic Temple in Nelsonville Friday night April 6 at 7 30 o clock The F C Degree will be conferred and the work will be inspected by Charles Cameron district lecturer Athens Lunch will be served after the session

Nelsonville Philadorian Lodge Masonic Temple F. C Charles Cameron Athens

Personalities Travel in Midwest Visits and Bible School

Miss Mayme Keplar and Mrs. James Beard spent the day in Columbus. The Rev and Mrs D C Shearer, Mrs James Francis and daughter Mary, are spending the week at Owosso Michigan visiting Bible holiness Seminary where Miss Helen Francis is teaching.

Mayme Keplar James Beard Columbus D. C. Shearer James Francis Mary Owosso, Mich Bible Holiness Seminary Helen Francis

Mystery fire alarm costs city about 330

Fire crews rushed to Rufus Putnam School and then to George J. Putnam’s home and Miss Ella Putnam’s residence after a mysterious phone warning. No fire was found, and the incident cost Athens about $30 in city expenses.

Mystery Rufus Putnam Putnam George J. Putnam North High Street Ella Putnam West Carpenter Street

Linton Divorce Granted in Athens County Court

Carios Linton was granted a divorce from Kathryn Linton in Athens County Common Pleas Court on the grounds of willful absence and gross neglect of duty. A separate petition by Garnet M. Corbin against Chris Corbin was dismissed by Judge O. F. Rowland for lack of evidence.

Carios Linton Kathryn Linton Athens County Common Pleas Court Garnet M. Corbin Chris Corbin O. F. Rowland

Stolen Harness Recovered by Deputy on Coolville Ridge

Deputy Roy Goldsberry yesterday recovered three sets of harness, bridles, collars, and lines stolen from Coolville Ridge farmers. Losses were reported March 25 after clues led to Weston, West Virginia, where the harness was recovered from a buyer. Three Parkersburg men face arrest, Goldsberry stated.

Roy Goldsberry Coolville Ridge Goldsberry Weston W. Va

County Merchants to Receive December CW8 Material Payments

Athens County merchants who supplied CW8 clothing materials in December will get 601.02 in payment. Debts totaling 277.96 were created in the first half of December and 325.06 in the second half. Checks are prepared in the county auditor's office and will be delivered today or mailed to merchants outside Athens.

Athens County Athens

Interest Rate Cut in Farm Loan Plan in Louisville KY

The Farm Credit Association of Louisville Kentucky reduces loan interest from six to five and a half percent with no interest due until loans mature. Budget-based advances incur interest only when funds are drawn, loans cover agricultural production, and security inspections cap at one percent. Borrowers must buy one five dollar voting share per hundred borrowed, callable after loan payoff. Jackson Production Credit Association leads district program. nationwide total is 658 organizations.

Farm Credit Association of Louisville John Hope Athens Meigs Hope Jackson Production Credit Association Jackson Ohio

Social notes of visits and family gatherings in Asbury area

New Asbury residents and local families shared weekend gatherings and visits. Jo an Whaley spent time with grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Shuler while Miss Glenna Flanders visited from Pomeroy with her parents. Several others hosted or joined Sunday dinners, including George Niggemeyer and family, Richard Hayes, Jim Rodehaver, Fred Showalter, and A W Brown. Trips included Parkerburg visits to see Mrs Aldo McKinley after surgery, with extended stops near Harrisville and Hebbardsville.

Joan Whaley Joe Shuler Glenna Flanders Pomeroy C. F. Flanders Mary Niggemeyer Richard Hayes Calvin Snodgrass Meade Swisher Coke Lawson George Niggemeyer Jim Rodehaver Fred Showalter Maringo A. W. Brown Laurence Niggemeyer Athens Regina Kay Rodney Grimm Isadore Montie Michael Kinnen Arnold Bernard Parkersburg Aldo McKinley St. Josephs Hospital Clarence Hatfield Harrisville W. Va Win Mra. Wilebur Elder Hebbardsville

Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Promoting Bile Flow

An old advertisement urges readers to wake up the liver without calomel by using Carter's Little Liver Pills. It claims the liver must produce bile daily for proper digestion and warns against ineffective substitutes like mineral water or laxatives. The ad highlights the red labeled bottle and 25 cent price from 1981 CM Co.

Carter C.M. Co

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