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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1937

Page

2

Cabin At Fire Tower North of York Nearing Completion

A three room tulip poplar log cabin at Shawnee fire tower near New Straitsville is nearing completion. It will house the tower man on duty and is built with matched logs to provide an air tight fit. The crew includes Camp Nelson enrollees under Foreman W L Shumate and local workers Joseph Taylor and Ed Dewhurst. Camp Nelson crews report 38 forest fires extinguished this season and ongoing work includes timber stand improvement, road construction, and recreational development in the Tinker’s Cave area.

Nelsonville New Straitsville Camp Nelson W. L. Shumate U. S. Forest Service Joseph Taylor Ed Dewhurst Forest Service John W. Crowl Tinker's Cave

Paper Drive Planned by Aid Society at Methodist Church

Nelsonville Ladies’ Aid Society chaired by Mrs. Carl Cloakley met at the church parlors to discuss business including a forthcoming paper drive. The group previously ran a successful drive last spring and will call for papers in the coming days with an announcement of the drive date.

Nelsonvilile — Ladies’ Aid Society the Methodist Church Carl Cloakley

John Cook Dies at Home of Son in Baltimore Ohio

Jottin E. Cook 82 died Thursday while visiting her son Wilbur in Baltimore Ohio. Funeral set for Saturday at 2:30 PM at the Asbury Church with burial in the nearby cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Nelle Sowers Nelsonville Rural Route and two sisters. wife Viola preceded him in death.

Nelsonville Jottin E. Cook Wilbur Baltimore, O Asbury Church Viola Nelle Sowers

Shower Honors Mrs Terry Bunting on Easter Morning

Mr and Mrs Ben Wagner hosted a large miscellaneous shower and dance for Mrs Terry Bunting also known as Mary Wagner. The event followed their Easter morning marriage at Liberty Indiana. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Hardy of Sharonville Ohio and an extended list of attendees with music by Dutch Zimmer and his orchestra.

Dan Bunting John Bunting Maycell Gloria Bertha Bunting Ben Wagner Dolores Paul Rachel Roma Jerry Jack Bill Margie Wagner Bobby Stanley Clara Conley Ervin Thomas Flossie Taylor Regina Bertie Lou Taylor Dewey Bruce Terry Bunting George Rife Edward Smathers James Lewis Edward Calvert Ben Kirkendall George Love Robert Schenz George Schenz Elizabeth Hopkins George Maccombs Chuck Newman Malachy Byron Cecil Phillips Sam Mc- Donald Roy Bookman Edith Schenz Floyd Leak Donald Martin Dan Langley Bill Kennedy Charlie Burgess Gladys Koon Elaine Burley Maxine Mc- Donald Ollie Hayden Speed Lewis Swede Donson Wm. Smathers Walter Smathers Frances De-Long Ruth DeLong Charles Conley Clyde Kinneer Ted Culp Jess Matheny James Tully Blanche Collins Will Rittenberry Nick Newman Thomas Garlinger William Hayden Jr Joe Mason Joe Barstow Milton Turner Barney Pearson Ed Martin Belford Burgess Lou Ankel Patsy Roby Conrad Dearing Bert Lewis Bert Smathers Eileen Parker Charles Russell Leonard Culp Junior Graham Howard Collins Guy Day John Collins Arnold Graham Mike Colbert Roland Colbert Mary M Bernard Colbert George Newman Elizabeth Newman George House Clarence Tolliver Dave Bartoe Eva Lillian LaFollete Ralph Wilson Porter Schiveley Bill Schiveley Lily Whitmore Vivian Murphy Mary Margaret Wright Honest John Collins

Five Appear Before Mayor on Thursday

William Matheny, of Nelsonville, pleaded not guilty to shooting with intent to kill at arraignment before Mayor S. G. Holland and was bound over to the grand jury with a $1,000 bond. Matheny and John Courtney were arrested early Thursday on West Columbus Street after a quarrel during which Matheny reportedly fired a revolver. Courtney was released without charge. Raymond Roegge, Walter Farms, and Wilbur Rutherford of Sand Run pled guilty to intoxication and were fined $5 and costs. John Schroeder of Cincinnati also pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined $5 plus costs.

Nelsonville William Matheny S. G. Holland George Bateman Matheny John Courtney W. Columbus St Charles Thompson Courtney Raymond Roegge Walter Farms Wilbur Rutherford Sand Run John Schroeder Cincinnati

Church Group Meets With Mrs Ed Crouse

Nelsonville ladies host Women’s Home Missionary Society at the Crouse home. Devotions led by Mrs Carl Coakley. Program by Mrs Julius Fisher. A playette The Mite-Box Opening by Mrs Rothrock Mrs Harrold and Mrs Arnold. Talks on The Negro by Mrs L A Whitmore and Mrs Hawk. Group sings Negro spirituals. Refreshments served.

Nelsonville Wesley Hawk Ed Crouse Alva Patton Women's Home Missionary Society Methodist Church Crouse Carl Coakley Julius Fisher Rothrock Harrold Arnold L. A. Whitmore Hawk A. J. Kyle

Glouster Parents Enjoy Day At School Activities

Glouster schools hosted a day for parents and patrons with morning afternoon and evening sessions. Halls were busy as families visited rooms to view recitations and student posters. Teachers and pupils impressed with inventive decorations and evident hard work.

Glouster

Services in Glouster Churches Announced

GLOUSTER David P. Morris minister of the Church of Christ will speak on Lights in the World in his Sunday morning sermon at 10 o'clock Bible school meets at 9 o'clock Morning worship theme Food For a Growing Soul at 10 30 led by Rev F G Boroff Epworth League meets at 6 then evening worship at 7 with Fear God The choir to provide special music for these services

F. G. Boroff Epworth League

Bridge Club Meets At Kemerer Home

Mrs. J. Paul Kemerer hosted the Wednesday Night Bridge Club at her home for three tables of play. First prize went to Katherine Dennison, second to Olive McKee, consolation to Ralph Richey. Refreshments served to a long list of members and guests. a business meeting was set for next week at Mrs. L. G. DeLong’s home.

Pauline Myers Katherine Dennison Olive McKee Bernice Wallace L. G. DeLong

Past Chiefs Meet Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters

The Past Chiefs Club of Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters met at Mrs. William Zimmers home. After a business session led by president Mrs. Toma Hemsley, members sewed carpet rags. Prizes went to Mrs. Henry Williams and Mrs. Harry Vaughn. Refreshments for ten members and three guests followed, including Mrs. Sophia Hinton, Mrs. John Morris, and Mrs. B. C. Conoway.

Glouster Chiefs Club Glouster Temple Pythian William Zimmers Toma Hemsley Henry Williams Harry Vaughn Sophia Hinton John Morris B. C. Conoway

Faithful Workers Class Meets at ME Church Thursday

Mrs Kreppel and Mrs Stewart hosted the Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday School at the ME Church in Nelsonville Thursday evening. Mrs Stewart led the devotional, Mrs Monks offered prayer, and Mrs Kreppel led the business session. Several members read aloud before a social luncheon concluded the gathering.

Nelsonville C. G. Klreppel Nettie Stewart Suminy School Church Periors Stewart Charles Monks Kreppel George Evans Sam Frank Josephine Murphy W. H. Bartoe Thomas Spencer

Miss Jo Riley Tops Bridge Club Guests in Nelsonville

Miss Jo Riley was the sole guest at Mrs. Frank Jackson’s Nelsonville bridge club gathering last night. Mrs. Stacy Sharp and Mrs. W H Hyde achieved high scores.

Nelsonville Jo Riley Frank Jackson Stacy Sharp W. H. Hyde

Buchtel Announces Alumni Banquet and School Events

At a Buchtel Alumni Association meeting the third annual alumni banquet and dance was set for Friday May 29. For the rest of the school year the Buchtel schools will host numerous scholastic events with a complete program to be announced.

Buchtel Buchtel Alumni Association

Ten Go to Camp GLOUSTER

Ten boys from this district went to Zanesville early this week to enter a CCC camp. The boys who went were Paula Brown Glouster Charles Gatchel Glouster Avand Hashman Jr Glouster Victor Norris Glouster Roy Shepherd Glouster Edward Sweeney Glouster Forest Skinner Trimble Clyde Addington Trimble and Orville Exline Glouster Route 4.

Glouster Zanesville CCC Paula Brown Charles Gatchel Avand Hashman, Jr Victor Norris Roy Shepherd Edward Sweeney Forest Skinner Trimble Clyde Addington Orville Exline

Miss Wolfe Hostess for Bridge Club Evening

Miss Wolfe hosted her bridge club on Wednesday evening with members Marie Antle Velma Barstow Connie Brown Evelyn Deal Helen Earich Esta Haskins Georgia Sayre and guest Merle Danford. Prizes were awarded to Haskins high score Brown second Antle consolation with Barstow and Danford receiving traveling and guest prizes respectively. A luncheon followed.

Barstow Danford

Glouster Residents Visit Akron and Local Events

Glouster Mr. and Mrs William Zimmers and their children Mildred Billy and Ernest Gibbs travel to Akron for the weekend to visit Mrs Gerald Lauren Schleger. Mrs C E Handley and F D McMaster spend Friday evening in Middleport to see the operetta Carrie Comes to College at Middleport High School. Mr McMaster's son Willard is in a leading role. Mrs Dave Power returns from a visit with Miss Margaret Cronin of Athens.

Glouster William Zimmers Mildred Billy Ernest Gibbs Akron Gerald Lauren Schleger C. E. Handley F. D. McMaster Middleport Carrie Middleport High School McMaster Willard Dave Power Margaret Cronin Athens

Gray Couple Move to Glouster from Buchtel

Mr and Mrs Don ald Gray have moved to Glouster and are occupying rooms in the Mrs Mary Cornwell residence on Madison St Mr Gray represents the Western and Southern Life Insurance Co in this district The Patriot group notice says Mary Swett Tent Daughters of Union Civil War Veterans will meet at the I L C C F Hall next Tuesday evening

Glouster Glouster Donald Gray Glouster Mary Cornwell Madison St Gray The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company Buchtel Mary Swett Daughters of I1.c.c.f. Hall

Special Day Observed at Holllister Sunday School

Hol lister A. B. will hold a Special Day for men and boys at Sunday School Sunday morning. The attendance goal is 139 with vocal and instrumental music numbers and a speaker. The hour is 9 30 and all are welcome.

Glouster Hollister A. B

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