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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1935

Page

8

Reedsville Market Gardens Advanced by Recent Rainfall

The article notes continued rains delayed plowing and planting but replenished ground water since a 1930 drought. Cabbage plants are set, tomato plants moved from hot beds to cold frames, and there is hope for a robust fruit crop and better prices. Local social notes mention graduations, meetings, and visits.

Reedsville Ohio Aide BE. Kl. Newell Bery Hamilton Beedeville Tuppers Plains Warren Pickens Eugene Chester R. H Buckley

Troy Students Take Part in School Exams

Twenty two Troy High School students traveled to Athens on Saturday to take county scholarship tests in academic subjects. They were escorted by Principal A Z Penrose along with Mr and Mrs Fred Howell of Columbus and Mrs Anna Morrison of Wheeling.

Troy High School Athens A. Z. Penrose Fred Howell Columbus Anna Morrison Wheeling Diantha Frame Arthur Chambers East Liverpool John McLaughlin A. Penrose East Rock Street

Racine High School Ends Year With April Programs

Racine sees its school year end with a set of April events. April 17 features the Senior Class Plays Spring Fever directed by Mrs. Dorothy Brown. April 21 offers the Baccalaureate with Rev. J. L. Law delivering the sermon. April 19 hosts a Junior-Senior dinner dance at the K P Hall with music by Strauss Orchestra. April 23 includes a Senior breakfast in the high school auditorium. April 26 closes with commencement exercises and a speech by Prof Raymond J. Jeffries of Cleveland.

Racine Dorothy Brown J. L. Law K. of P Hell Middleport W Ith Strauss Orchestra Raymond J. Jeffries Cleveland

Ames Bern P T A meeting dates changed and banquet planned

The Ames Bern Parent-Teacher Association postponed its April meeting from the 16th to Tuesday evening the 23rd. The Senior Class will present the program under Miss Kern. A banquet for the boys and girls basketball squads is set for April 17 at 6 30 p m in the High School Auditorium with 125 plates available.

Amesville Ames-Bern Parent-Teacher Association Kern Parent - Teacher Association H. O. Sedwick Paul Davis Dicky Newark Gilbert Boudinot Brad Henry Columbus G. E. Moore George Thompson Mt. Carmel P. O. Householder Junction City Cari Sedwick

Cast Is Selected for Rome High Play Tuesday

Rome High School previews its senior class production The Red Headsed Stepchild to be staged in the auditorium Tuesday night April 16. The cast features Janice Coleman Faye Kincaid Ethel Ackley Mary Jane Hayes Lois Windsor Myrtle Parsons Fern Linton Marle Norris James Harkins Wilfred Hill John Smith Robert Hugus.

John Wharff Cecil Marlow Cecil Mariow, Jr Virginia Wharf Pittsburgh Patrick Murphey Chillicothe William Murphey Hillsboro Frank Murphey John Murphey Athens Frank Simmons Glenn Millfield Cliff Tribe Jim Simmons Lucille Clark Columbus Clint Hill Canaanville

Judge denies Jenney bid to reinstate after disbarment

Common Pleas Judge Russell B. Kear of Upper Sandusky denied the petition of George Jenney for reinstatement to practice law after he was disbarred two years ago.

Tiffin Common Pleas Russell B. Kear Upper Sandusky George ©. Jenney Jenney

Old Negro Songs At Shade By Columbus Couple

Shade program featured Rev and Mrs Robinson presenting old fashioned Negro spirituals at M. E. Church Tuesday night. Mrs Geneva Mansfield and Miss Doris Cowen noted in social items. hospital observation for Fanny Howard. various local visits and a car crash near here with no injuries. birth announced for Donald Lloyd on April 4.

Shade Robinson Columbus M. BE Hinshaw Salvation Army Geneva Mansfield Athens Addison Creamer Doris Cowen Earl Cowen Albert Moore Fanny Howard Grant Hospital Art and Thimble Club J. Smith Herron Frank Lowther Fred Killay Chloe Wipple Fred Smith Pratts Fork Pearl Smith Burlingham Wright Pugh Bates Clarence Goldsberry Plains E. R. Burley Burley Eloise Fields Norman Fulton Fremont McCullough Pomeroy Lioyd Pierce Donald Lioyd

Toreh Church Aid Meets at Watson Home

The M. EB. Ladies Aid Society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. A. C Watson. Fourteen members enjoyed a devotional and business program followed by lunch. Various local residents were noted visiting, moving, or traveling, with several social calls and family announcements mentioned.

Toreh Church Aid Watson Home

Local Notes From Athens Area Visit Home Weekend

Miss Bonnie Miles of Ohio University Athens spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Howard Miles. Junior Stewart formerly employed in Clarksburg W Va returned home Wednesday. Miss Gertrude Kay who had stayed two months with her aunt Mrs Howard Baido returned home last week. Rev Arthur Cleland spent several days in Columbus last week. Kelly Wolfe left Thursday for Mt Vernon to work with Rust Engineering Company. Mr and Mrs Clark Jiden were business visitors in Columbus Wednesday.

Mary Stone Ohio University G. R. Gunder Troy A. Penrose Roy Thompson Harold Calloway Leo Baker M. Davies Miss Davis Miss Knecht W. T. Gardner Parrish Kenneth Gillilan Athens County M. E. Church Athens E. H. Wilson Newark U. B Thompson McConnelsville E. J. Williams Parkersburg Skare P. D. Sheets Abe Burdette Frank Vigal Igll Rock Street Vaughn Ruth North Street M. EB. Ladies Aid Society A. C Watson Frank Russell Keith Lowell G. P. Russell Coolville R. D J. H. Bailey John Gibbs Newberry J. Bowermaster West Virginia Bowermaster Kingwood Keith Houx Longmont Colo Inlaw C. C. Bean Welcome Inn Houx Lois Webster Isaac Webster Ohio Mia W. W. McGrew Glouster Harold and Clyde Webster Columbus M. A. McGrew Martha Hitchcock Victor Russell James Bowermaster Mary Eileen Johnson Thelma Chute Torch Bernard Brewster Harold Brewster Clarksburg William Grant Weston W. Va P. A. Bond Raymond Opal Virginia Chester Bond Racine Bonnie Miles Howard Miles Junior Stewart Gertrude Kay Howard Baido Arthur Cleland Kelly Wolfe Mt. Vernon Rust Engineering Company Clark Jiiden Rome High School Ciara Wilson Eastern Star Amenville Freda Bean Lottridge School Oma Gaston Guy Secoy Elizabeth Potter Ernestine Reynolds Ralph Bean Akron George Chesser Marguerite Campbell Lorene Buck Gertrude Ashcraft Mary Winifred Frances Norris Elaine Ballinger Melba Morehead Pauleta McLaughlin Althea Ballinger Kenneth Christy Nita K Nelsonville Hess Nichols Stewart Martin Ivy Williard Washington, D. C Williard

Whitacre Fireproofing Plant Picketing Blocked by Court

A four court injunction restrained strikers at the Whitacre Fireproofing Co plant in Waynesburgh from picketing. The company employs 125 workers.

New Philadelphia Whitacre Reer Fireproofing Co Waynesburgh

Masonic Lodge in Guysville to Be Inspected Thursday

GUYSVILLE The annual inspection of Masons will be held at their hall in Guysville Thursday night, April 18. The Ladies Aid Society will serve at 6 o'clock for all members and visitors.

Masonic Lodge Guysville Ladies’ Aid Society Ladies Aid Society of M. E. Church Gladys Fuller Reverend Ballinger Mise Helen Rodehaver Maude Rodehaver

Fort Worth Dancer Loses Fan After Stage Change

Miss Claudette Graves of Fort Worth seeks a replacement for a missing fan stolen while she changed into street clothes after a fan dance before an engineering society meeting in Dallas. No suspects named.

Dallas Tex Claudette Graves Fort Worth

Albany Church Classes Meet Tuesday Night

Albany The Ladies Class No 9 and the Men s Class of the M E Sunday School met at the church Tuesday night. Owing to the president s illness Mrs Blanche Cline was absent and Mrs Catherine Rickey presided. After the business session the program featured piano solos by Mrs D W Hoffee and Mrs Nihle Frank a vocal solo by Mr D W Hoffee and readings by several members. Several members were absent due to illness. Refreshments were served by hostesses Hattie Bailes Ella Tewksbury Elizabeth Sweeney and Pearl Ator.

D. W. Williams L. F. Miller E. M. Musgrave Hattie Bailes Ella Tewksbury Elizabeth Sweeney Pearl Ator W. W. Irwin Athens Athens State Hospital T. E. Woodyard John Sheppard Carpenter D. W. Hoffee Pomeroy Helen McVay Ronald Stoops Harry Perkins Donald Price

Snedden on the Hill by A L Snedden Baker Settlement

The piece discusses Engar A Gnest’s poem and uses a humorous, folksy voice to critique modern life. It contrasts alarmist tempo with steady work, urging readers to value effort over easy fixes and to embrace extended effort at a steady pace. The writer muses on family budgets, small-town life, and the value of work.

A. L Sis Brother Mom Bill Albany

Waterloo Team Wins At Corning Tuesday

Straitsville fans watched the Waterloo team claim another victory Tuesday night in Corning. The town also hosted a week of social events and family visits as residents shared news of illnesses recoveries travels and upcoming revival services. Mary Ann Bird widow of George Bird died at 90, after eight years with daughter Anna Seals in Hollywood. Revival meetings at the M E Church are planned to begin April 14 led by Rev Walker.

New Straitsville Waterloo Corning John Blum C. D. McClanahan Zanesville Ellis Koon Thornport J. C. Jones Maynard Highlander George Gutches Robert Columbus Evelyn Angie Sam Ambrose Sam Hartman Ann Lillico William Jones Eva Spicer Thomas Anna Seals Hollywood Calif Mellie Porter Cincinnati William M E Walker Bernard Mitchell Josephine O’donell Mt. Carmel Hospital Robert O’donell

Teachers Receive 7400 Dollar Pay for November and December

A New Jersey man unveils a compact blimp with its own mooring mast allowing landings at small airports lacking facilities. The article notes educators and school board employees in Newcomerstown receiving pay totaling 7400 dollars for services in the two preceding months.

Newcomerstown Board of Education New Jersey

Murray City Banquet Honors Local Athletes and Coaches

Murray City teachers and parents hosted a banquet for the boys football and basketball squads and the girls basketball squad. Notables included Dutch Trautwein of Ohio University and county officials who spoke on spectator loyalty and school sports. Trophies for Hocking County champions were presented to coaches Richard Coleman and Lawrence Lewis, with sweaters awarded to ten basketball players.

Murray City Parent- Teacher Association of Trautwein Ohio University A. Thompson University J. W. Coleman Logan William Westervelt Cocilville Max Seidenfeld Eugene Voytke Danny Langley Paul Cloid John Campbell Willie Popovich Kathleen Bilis Ellis Hocking Harry Dugan Mary Thomas J. A. Ayers John Lilly Bellaire C. W. Zeigler Betty Merl Zeigler Isaac Vancurren Ellen Mitchell J. W. County Martin Merritt Pat Ashland Howard Kraft Ruth Cargner Richard McCann Columbus

Special Mineral Church Fy Event Sets Sunday Morning Program

A Sunday gathering labeled Special Mineral Church Fy features the Hinshaw led program. Mrs EB Robinson is noted for her song colored evangelist role and an oral Negro Spirituals presentation. multiple local names and movements appear amid scattered notes on transportation and community happenings.

Hinshaw So Athens EB. R C & John Taylor and Addis Frank J Sickles Paul

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