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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1936
Page
6
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Albany Grangers plan a Saturday night program featuring piano solo Frances Cline Florida as I Saw It Floyd Fought current events Blanche Cline milk and health talk Maude Knowlton Good Things to Eat Olive Baughman potato planting tips Mr Musgrave music and a spelling contest Fifteen Boy Scouts receive registration cards and pins during the school program followed by a showing of a movie and a reception for attendees. neighbors and families attend various visits and social notes.
Mr and Mrs Carl Carsner hosted a shower for son and daughter in law Ralph and Mrs Carsner with about 75 guests. Numerous relatives and friends from Laurelville Coshocton Athens Logan Nelsonville Columbus Toledo Glouster Crookville gathered for visits and refreshments.
Marietta marks its 148th birthday as the first permanent settlement and former capital of the Northwest Territory and Ohio. The piece notes Marietta’s historic status and mentions Christmas turkey traditions in Majorca Balearic Islands context as part of holiday observations.
Suttor shoots Marneas Jean Moorhead 17 and Charles Wilson 23 claims accidental discharge during scuffle with Moorhead's escort Haskell Smith and her brother Robert 14. Smith is brother of Inwood Smith Ohio State football star.
Jacksonville social notes list births visits and weekends with relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs William Sands announce a daughter Dora Mae born April 2. Various families from Jackson and surrounding towns are noted visiting Columbus Springfield and Chauncey for family gatherings and medical updates.
In London a citizen cited a street sign stating Parking allowed between 10 a m and 12 p m claiming 12 p m meant midnight. A judge sided with the citizen noting both 12 a m and 12 p m can denote zero and ordered clearer wording while warning against repeating the action.
Harriet Sabin plans marriage to Clyde Sabin while her friend Toby fights jealousy and disapproval. The scene in Harriet and Toby's circle shows looming heartbreak as Tim Jamieson’s call hints at further twists to come.
The Palm Sunday services were largely attended in Straitsville with Dr. Donald Timerman of Newark delivering the sermon. Various locals and visitors appear in the news, including deaths from scarlet fever and multiple visits to Columbus, Logan, and other nearby towns. Passion Week services are planned at the M E Church.
Community notices from Coolville include Ladies' Aid Society meeting at the Chevalier home, Miss Bentz hosting a Monopoly party, and local visits by residents to Dayton, Philadelphia, and Washington. Lent services led by Rev. Williams, 1200 chicks shipping for FFA projects, and several travels and gatherings at Wood Street homes and local farms. Troy Grange plans a Friday and Saturday event with degrees and official presence by County Agent Ross Wright.
Dexter area notes report deaths and funeral of Dexter Lewis Cross age 70 with sister Mina Jewell and brother Eddie Cross. burial in Shipman Cemetery. Eddy Cross to be cared for by Erville Nelson family. Other items include local visits, relocations, illnesses, and an egg supper at IOOF Hall. No church services at Old Dexter this week due to high water. Rev Leah Weatherby to lead services April 19.
Miss Cora Lilian Burham of New York City sues Rev Harold Zels of Steubenville seeking 100000 in federal court for spurning her affections. A Peru railway requires oxygen tanks for passengers with weak hearts due to high altitude.
Local residents visiting relatives include Rev. L C Shaver from Lancaster, the Mack family from Bucyrus, and the Grapes family from Akron. Easter services are planned and Cheshire schools reopened after high water. Funeral for Pearley Rife held at Baptist Church, burial at Grave Hill Cemetery.
Attendance at Bible School Sunday April 5 was 4 with revival ongoing and nightly increases. Delegations from Athens and Bradford churches will attend the week’s services at 7 30 pm and a sunrise service is planned 6 am Sunday. Closing meeting set for April 12 with strong expected turnout.
The body of 36 year old Mrs Brady Smith was found Tuesday seven miles south in drift wood from recent floods. Relatives identified the victim. In a separate note, grasshoppers breathe through abdominal openings and can survive submersion by water.
The Naomi Class of the Methodist Church at The Plains to meet Wednesday at 8 o'clock at Mrs. Leo Shields home with Mrs. Kenneth Barrows assisting. Many area residents attend or visit for church and social events with Easter sunrise service planned.
O B Chapman director of industrial relations arranged public hearings Tuesday on a proposed minimum wage scale for a 48 hour week. The plan covers hotels restaurants hospitals and all establishments preparing food or offering lodging in Ohio.
Rio Grande hosts include Ira Fulton and family visiting relatives. Michigan and Ohio guests frequent with Mrs. C S Harris attending family illness in Logan. Socials feature Phi Sig Sorority at church and a well received minstrel show. Residents travel to Columbus Huntington and Kansas for events and visits.
Five members of the group improve vigor as Mariet presides. Robert Part and Grand John reside. The note, dated 21, indicates a local assembly meeting with renewed energy.
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