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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1933

Page

6

Miss Pauline Overmyer Weds A J Higgins in Here Ceremony

Miss Pauline Overmyer daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Overmyer of Stimson Avenue married Mr A J Higgins of Long Island New York in St Pauls Church Monday at 7 am Rev Dowd officiating Attendants were Miss Dora Antoinetto and Mr Leo Smithberger The bride a Athens High School Class of 1980 graduate The groom a senior at Ohio University affiliated with Phi Kappa will reside in New York City after graduation They and the groom plan a short wedding trip to Charleston West Virginia yesterday

Pauline Overmyer A. J. Higgins C. A. Overmyer Stimson Avenue A. J. Higg Long Island New York St. Paul's Church Fr. Dowd Dora Antoinetto Leo Smithberger Athens High School Ohio University Phi Kappa Fraternity Higgins New York City Charleston W. Va

Coe Funeral Attendees Named at Presbyterian Service

Family members who attended the funeral for Mr. Will W. Coe at the Presbyterian Church included Mrs. Will Watson of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Coe of Albany among others. Also listed were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coe and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Coe of Reynoldsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Coe of Pacific Missouri, Dr. and Mrs. O. Fordyce of Toledo, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Chapman and Miss Lenna Wilson of Guysville, and Mr. George Tedrow of Stewart.

Will W. Coe Presbyterian Church This City Will Watson Columbus Perry Coe Albany Frank Coe Howard Coe Reynoldsburg Gus Coe Pacific, Mo O. Fordyce Toledo B.C. Chapman Lenna Wilson Guysville George Tedrow Stewart

Education Council Plans May Meeting

At the Athens Council for Childhood Education dinner at The Colonial plans for the May meeting were announced. Miss Hattie S. Parrott of North Carolina will be guest speaker. Miss Constance T. MacLeod reported on a Jackson Athens joint conference and the Columbus state meeting in April. Dean T. C. McCracken of Ohio University spoke on Education Our Common Heritage and current educational issues.

Athens Council For Childhood Education Colonial Hattie S. Parrott State Department of Education North Carolina Constance T. MacLeod Jackson Athens Columbus T. C. McCracken Ohio University United States

Alpha Xi Initiates Members In Local Chapter

The Alpha Xi Delta Sorority announces the initiation of Elva Ackerman Lakewood Carol Creed Poland Katheryn Donaldson Portsmouth Delores Jones Coalgrove Ethel Kozak Fairview Village Dorothy Larson Gypsum Helen Roderick California Pa Roberta Thullen Poland Pear Pentland Kathleen Kerr Athens and Mr and Mrs O EB Fitzgerald Evans Shaffer and Adda Finsterwald. they returned yesterday from Canton where they visited over Easter with Mr and Mrs Virgil Dent and family.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Elva Ackerman Lakewood Carol Creed Poland Mises Katheryn Donaldson Portsmouth Delores Jones Coalgrove Ethel Kozak Fairview Village Dorothy Larson Gypsum Helen Roderick California Roberta Thullen Mies Pear Pentland Kathleen Kerr Athens O. EB. Fitzgerald and Sons Evans Shaffer Adda Finsterwald Canton Virgil Dent

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting and Local Notices

Ladies Auxiliary No. 64 will meet tonight at 7 50 in the K of P Hall. Tickets on sale for the Eastern Star inspection dinner are available at Householder's Grocery or McKee Drug Store this week. Mardis recovering and plans to attend Ohio Legislature opening in May. Several local residents travel, visit relatives, and attend services over the Easter period.

Ladies’ Auxiliary No United Spanish-American War Veterans’ Association K. of P. Hall Order of Eastern Star McKee Pr. & K. Merdis Ohio

Easter Week Reflections Rain Falls and Radio Notes

Marian Walters laments April showers after Easter while noting shoppers rushing for bonnets and raincoats. She highlights Father Coughlin leaving radio, his growing Detroit church, and Rabbi Tarshish’s Easter meditation, plus local theater offerings Cavalcade and Helen Hayes in The White Sister.

Iwo Father Coughlins Rabbi Tarshish Father Coughlin Detroit Detroit Free Press

Mrs Danford Hosts Bridge Club Night At Eastwood

Mrs V G Danford hosted the Monday Night Bridge Club at The Eastwood. J H McClure won high score and H A McCas kill captured the great prize. Supper followed the games. Also noted are Easter visits by local residents and Corrine Kreppel named clerk in Athens Western and Southern Life office.

V. G. Danford Eastwood J. H. McClure H. A. McCaskill Corrine Kreppel Athens The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company

Two Cars Collide Near Redtown No One Injured

Collision near Redtown involved a car driven by Herman Atlas and a vehicle driven by Mrs. Zinia Kurtzman. No one was hurt though both cars were damaged with fenders, running boards, axles, and tires ruined.

Redtown

Biddison Funeral To Be on Wednesday

A. Biddison, years old, a former Trimble resident, died Sunday night at Akron. The body arrived in Glouster and funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1 p m at Trimble Church of Christ, Elder C H Morin officiating. Burial in Maplewood cemetery. Survived by two children Mrs. Davis Akron and A Biddison Columbus. Wife died Oct 3 1928. He once ran a Trimble hotel and served as constable of Trimble Township.

To Study Local Farm Situation

A meeting at Athens Grange Hall Thursday night at 8 o'clock will discuss the farm situation. Speakers include Paul Fankhauser Vernon Crouse L A Kauffman Merwin Mancield and H R Jacoby with topics on farm prices financing agriculture tax relief and cooperative business for Athens County farmers.

Paul Fankhauser Vernon Crouse L. A. Kauffman Merwin Mancield H. R. Jacoby Athens Grange Hall Pomona Merwin Mansfield Athens County H. & Jacoby

Simple home method offers blessing after 18 years

A testimonial ad invites readers to write to Mrs Mildred Owens in Kansas City Missouri to learn a home method said to bless lives after long delays. The copy promises happiness through a private letter explaining the method and its success.

Mildred Owens Coates House Kansas City Ady

Virginia Lewis Taken to Hospital for Observation

GLOUSTER April 18 Miss Virginia Lewis 17 daughter of Mrs Morgan Lewis Jr was taken to St Francis Hospital Columbus Monday afternoon for observation and may undergo an operation. She was accompanied by her mother and Ted Morgan.

Glouster Virginia Lewis Morgan Lewis, Jr St. Francis Hospital Columbus Ted Morgan

Week's License Tag Sales Totals Report

License tag sales at the office of David Johnson, deputy commissioner of motor vehicles, totaled $541.67 for the last week. Sales included 60 passenger car tags at 4.52 totaling $515. 11 tags at $7.50 amounted to $52.50, one tag $1.25 and other $18.75. Truck tags totaled $103.61 and five trailer tags $11.56.

David Johnson

Wests announce birth of son Jimmie Eugene

Mr and Mrs Clark West of Hebbardsville announce the birth of a son Jimmie Eugene on Monday April 17 at the home of Mr Wee Jeter and Mrs Sarah Hundley 45 Fire Street Athens.

Clark West Hebbardsville Jimmie Eugene Monda Wee Jeter Sarah Hundley Fire Street Athens

Local Notes and Family News Roundup

Grant Post suffered a leg fracture while working on a farm. Neighbors gathered at John Dew’s home Tuesday for a string music entertainment. William Ryan of Chauncey stayed with his cousin Henry Ryan for several days last week. Marion Smith spent the weekend with Henry Ryan. William Williams of Beech Grove visited Grant Post on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Dwight Hatfield announce the birth of a daughter named Delores Jean.

Grant Post John Dew William Ryan Chauncey Henry Ryan Marion Smith William Williams Beech Grove Dwight Hatfield Delores Jean

Committee on Relief Aids 24 Families

A four member committee in Glouster gathered Saturday and Monday to aid 24 desperate families. Cash donations totaled 6.24 dollars plus food gifts from local merchants. The relief was temporary and further contributions are urged to prevent starvation.

Committee On Relief Aids Glouster Chester Sanborn Charles Carrington George Buchman Red” Lane

April Meeting Held by Hollister Christly Endeavor Society

The April meeting of the Christian Endeavor Society met at Mr and Mrs Henry Adams home with a business session followed by a social lunch. Attendees included the Adams family Phelps Dew Bethel Salyers Adams and others from the community. In Glouster James Holbert hosted a dinner for visitors and local residents with several families noted. Fred Ervin to lead church night services at the Church of Christ with Ruth Kinney directing music and Selma Jonas boosting the meeting.

Hollister Christian Endeavor Society Henry Adams

Priscilla Class Meets at Mrs. Clarence Lewis Home

The Priscilla class of the M. E. Church in Glouster will gather tonight at the home of president Mrs. Clarence Lewis for their meeting.

Glouster Priscilla M. E. Church Clarence Lewis

Byron Conway Taken For Appendicitis At Mt Carm el Hospital

Byron Conway was taken to Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus on Saturday afternoon where he underwent an operation for acute appendicitis shortly after arrival. He was accompanied to the hospital by Dr B J Brison and Mrs. Conway along with Mr. and Mrs. George Morris and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Parker.

Glouster Byron Conway Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Conway B. 3. Brison George Morris Ernest Parker

M L Rossitter Dies in Florida at 34

Albany reports the death of M. L. Rossitter aged 34 at his Lakewood Florida home after moving there three years ago. He worked in Columbus in electrical trades and was a York Lodge F and A M member. He leaves his widow Grace Rossitter, a son Richard Lee and his mother Mrs L T Rossitter, with funeral plans yet to be set.

Albany M. L Bud) Rossitter Lakewood Fla Florida L. T. Rossitter Athens York Lodge Columbus Grace Rossitter Richard Lee Aceg WS Howard

Two Menu Options For Wednesday and Thursday Meals

A historic dinner and supper plan offers Wednesday and Thursday menus focusing on oven free options to save fuel. Breakfast features cornmeal mush and milk with bread while dinners include baked beans and baked potatoes. suppers include creamed spaghetti and cabbage with cheese sauce.

Rutland High School Graduation Is Near

Rutland High School events include the Junior Senior banquet next weekend, baccalaureate at the Methodist Church by Rev. Gaylord Bogardus, sixth grade party, Class Night, and April 26 commencement exercises. The Senior Class play The Family Upstairs features Elizabeth Anne Chapman and others. Field day results crown Sophomores with 76 5 6 points and Seniors close behind. Wendell Dieu l dominates several events.

Rutland Rutland High School Methodist Church Gaylord Bogardus Elizabeth Anne Chapman Alice Dulaney Wendell Dieh John Clark Agnes Carson Robert Chase Dorothy Lecie Eugene Fink Harietta Amos Wendell Dieu Clyde King Clinton Pierce Carlos Snowden Mary Harrison Bernice Ledlie Evelyn Amos Evelyn Hill Charles Brown Pete Plummer Frances Luckadoo Bernice Snyder

Meigs Needy Will Get Seed Potatoes

POMEROY April 18 Distribution of seed potatoes to aid needy residents began Monday under a plan by the county board and state relief commission. Rail cars unload at several county points with each township slated to receive a share. Township trustees handle distribution except Middleport where the relief association oversees. The program aims to enable needy families to raise food through next winter.

Pomeroy Board of Commissioners State Relief Commission A. B Bingham County Commissioner Board Middleport Middleport Relief Association

American Legion Meeting Call for Ex-Service Men

April 18 at 7:30 PM Frank McCann Post, American Legion, holds regular meeting at the American Legion Hall. All ex service men are requested to attend.

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion American Legion Hall

Rainfall Delays Fishermen and Spring Farm Work

Continuous rain floods streams across the district causing hardship for fishermen and delaying spring farm work as rivers rise and muddy. General reports describe widespread trouble and slow progress in the state farming and fishing communities.

Variation To Mark Tenor's Recital Here

Mar yin Long of Thornville presents a graduation tenor recital in Memorial Auditorium. The senior in voice, pupil of Prof. C C Robinson, performs four groups of songs in English French German and Italian with modern works in groups three and four. Edwin Violet accompanies on piano. Long is active in the Men’s Glee Club City Band and University musical groups and is Mu Alpha member and former choir leader.

Maryin Long Thornville School of Music Memorial Auditorium C. C. Robinson Long Edwin Violet Mr. Long Kramer Wiig de Leath Dudley TeCitaly Og Long City Band Mu Alpha Pps Wep Vaity

Reduction In World 4 Aboard Edouard Herriot Talks

Experts accompanying Edouard Herriot in America discuss mutual reductions and tariffs to restore the economy. Tariff bargaining and increasing trade through lowering barriers are prominent themes of the discussions.

Ile Edouard Herriot America

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