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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1936

Page

2

Expert Heard In Tree Talk Monday Night

Nelsonville club members hear Joe Crumley discuss trees and shrubs at a 6 pm Woman's Community Garden Club dinner. Crumley, Johns Hopkins trained, outlined elm and hard maple virtues, criticized soft maples, condemned tree topping, and noted his forestry work with Ohio State University and the CCC.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Garden Club Cecil Shafer Joe. Crumiey Crumley Johns Hopkins University Antioch College Agricultural Experiment Station Wooster Ohio State University CCC Greenlawn Cemetery

Nelsonville Alumni Set Annual Banquet for May 29

Nelsonville High School Alumni Association selects May 29 for its annual banquet. Officers listed include President J D Knight and Vice President Helen Stuart with secretary Evelyn Galvin and treasurer Adaline Ray. Directors are Sheldon Powell Freda Smith Jimmy Smith and John Huddy. Dues welcomed and door prizes discussed.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Alumni Association J. D. Knight Helen Stuart Evelyn Galvin Adaline Ray Sheldon Powell Freda Smith Jimmy Smith John Huddy

Maphet M Young of Youngstown Native of Hamley Run

Maphet M Young 87 a Youngstown resident and Hamley Run native is featured. He is brother to Lawrence Young of Nelsonville and Mrs C H Hunter of Nelsonville R D 3. He recalls humor moderation work reading newspapers and a long family history. His parents John and an early settler family are noted.

Nelsonville Youngstown Maphet M. Young Hamley Run Athens County Lawrence Young C. H. Hunter R. D. No Maphet Young Mr. Young John Young Hamsey Run David Young H. Hunter

Curtis Mason Rites Planned

Nelsonville notices the death of Curtis Mason 55 who died Monday at St Anthony s Hospital Columbus. The body lies at Stouts Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 9 am at St Patrick Church Buchtel with Fr Stecker. Burial in Buchtel. The Mason family formerly lived in Buchtel.

Nelsonville Curtis Mason St. Anthony's Hospital Columbus Stout's St. Patrick Church Buchtel Father Stecker Mason

WCTU Speakers Address Nelsonville Unit Meeting

Mrs. Copeland and Mrs. Blake spoke at the Nelsonville WCTU meeting in the Methodist Church parlor, detailing temperance work in Athens County and the state. Mrs. Starkey opened with devotions and Miss Harrold led prayer before the discussion and closing prayer by Mrs. Blake.

Nelsonville T. A. Copeland Athens Kate Blake Columbus WCTU Woman's Christian Temperance Union Sam Starkey Hyla Harrold Copeland Blake

Rotary Club Enjoys Columbus Vocalists

NELSONVILLE Mr and Mrs R Robinson well known Columbus singers entertained the Rotary Club with a group of negro spirituals Adjt and Mrs W W Hinshaw Salvation Army Athens attended in support The program was arranged by Rev Lloyd Evans Guests included C D Shafer of the Athens club and Charles Walker Irvin Badger and Homer Pyle high school Rotarians for the month President Ralph Henry presided.

Nelsonville R. Robinson Columbus Rotary Club W. W. Hinshaw Salvation Army Athens Ralph Henry Lloyd Evans C. D. Shafer Athens Club Charles Walker Irvin Badger Homer Pyle

Glee Clubs Present Musical Comedy The Gypsy Rover

Nelsonville high drama set in a gypsy camp and noble English home unveils Rob and Constance love story with elopement thwarted, Rob’s escape, his rise to fame, and final union. Clarence Naffziger directs with a full school cast and dance numbers. Tickets on sale now. Nelsonville license issued for Jack Parry Ruth Hunter marriage. Legion bingo party set at 8 with baked goods prizes.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Gypsy Rover George Martendale Rob Garth Lightfoot Gilbert Howe Meg Marto Constance Martendale Mary Gertrude Whitmore Lord Craven Constance Lord Ae Clarence Naffzigger Helen Shaw Doris Horch Consuming Jennie Nelson Harold Figley James Elliott Tom Higgins Dames Squires Mary Whitmore Louise Duskey Jean Hannahs Bill Weltzheimer Jack Patton Don Martin Jack Pritchard St. Marva W. Va Jack Parry Ruth Hunter American Legion

Favorite Prescription for Weak Women Endorsed by Mrs Wales

Mrs A J Wales of 1175 Gonder St Springfield Ohio endorses Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a reliable tonic for feminine weakness and monthly pains. The ad notes the product helps backache head ache and general weakness and lists prices for tablets and liquids.

Dr. Pierce A. J. Wales Gonder St Springfield Ohio

Sayre Study Club meets with Mrs Wiggin on Elmwood

Society members gathered Tuesday afternoon at 10 Elmwood Point to hear Mrs Maude Fenze present The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and discuss County Reorganization led by Mrs W E Clark with aid from Mrs H R McVay The next meeting is a social on May 5 at Mrs C D Roush home

Sayre Study Club W. W. Wiggin Elmwood Pt Maude Fenze Royal Canadian Mounted Police W. E. Clark H. R. McVay

Glouster Plans Community Night Meeting Tonight

A community night program will be held at Glouster High School auditorium tonight at 8 o clock. Participants include the Rothwell Club Catholic Ladies Study Club White Rose Temple Pythian Sisters Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters Women of the Moose Retail Clerks Union PTA Masons Order Eastern Star Kiwanis and colored residents. Rev A V Kessler will give a short talk and Rev David P Morrin will sing. A violin solo, tap and acrobatic dances and community singing led by Harold LeFavor. Admission is free and all are invited. A door prize will be awarded.

Glouster Rothwell Club Catholic Ladies’ Study Club White Rose Temple Pythian Sisters Glouster Temple Pythian Sisters Women of the Moose Retail Clerks Union P. T. A., Masons Order Eastern Star Kiwanians A. V. Kessler David P. Morrin Harold LeFavor

Junior Loyal Girls Meet at Miss Brown Home

The Junior Loyal Girls of the Church of Christ were entertained at Miss Mary Brown's home on Braun Street with president JoLavon Faires presiding. A lunch was served to JoLavon Faires Betty Andrews Dorothy and Mary Stahl Alice Keith Delores Boyer Florence Sheppard Marjorie Halbert and guests Mrs Mary Shepard Norma Kasler and Betty Lewis.

Glouster Church of Christ Mary Brown Braun St JoLavon Faires Betty Andrews Dorothy Mary Stahl Alice Keith Delores Boyer Florence Shepard Marjorie Halbert Mary Shepard Norma Kasler Betty Lewis

Nelsonville Social Personal Mention

Mrs. Bertha Evans and Mrs. Bob Hilleary were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Carr in Newark. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Slater with their small son from Bloomsburg Pa visited the CARR home. Mr. and Mrs. Far Baker were in Athens for Lola Folley funeral at Dowler Funeral Home.

Bertha Evans Bob Hilleary J. B. Carr Newark H. H. Allen C. C. Slater Amall Bloomsburg Donald Lowden Far Baker Athens Lola Folley Dowler Funeral Home

Two New Members Join Glouster Kiwanis Club

Kiwanis Club at Hotel Gordon in Glouster voted Dr J T Martin and John Crawford into membership bringing total to 49. Attendance prize to Phil F Robinson.Visitor Harry Perkins Dayton attended. Next meeting at 6 30 Tuesday at American Legion Hall with Athens Kiwanis Club guest program. Auxiliary will serve dinner. CLASS MEETS FRIDAY GLOUSTER Willing Workers Class M E Church meets Friday at 7 with Mrs Esta Gardner’s committee hosting.

Crumley S. G. Holland C. L. Stout Glouster Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon J. T. Martin John Crawford B. R. Angle Phil F. Robinson Harry Perkins Dayton American Legion Hall Athens Kiwanis Club M. E. Church Church Esta Gardner

Seven Year-Old Donna Brown Undergoes Surgery

Donna Lee Glouster, seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Brown, underwent an operation in Athens to remove tonsils and adenoids and is recovering satisfactorily.

Glouster Donna Lee Fred Brown Athens

Funeral Draws Wide Attendance in Glouster

Charlton, Spence, Andrews and Zimmer families lead out of town mourners from Pittsburgh Detroit Wheeling Columbus Athens Dayton and Jacksonville as Mrs Mary Zimmer is laid to rest in Glouster. Attendees include Mr and Mrs G A Conrad Paul Austin Tex and others from Corning Nelsonville New Marshfield Road The Plains Corning and more. Many relatives and friends travel long distances to pay respects.

Plummer Lax Alexandria Marie Crossen Maud Raybould Lax Nelsonville Vern Vance Andrews Arthur Sprague Athens Frank Cox Columbus Phil Gray Mary Elizabeth Virginia Phyllis Corning Harold Winefordner David the Plains Mabel Richards I. N. McHarg New Marshfield Road Walker R. H. Phillips Mary Alice Phillips Ruth Ann Phillips J. E. Watson John Altman Riley Judson Jacksonville Edna Dunlap Helen Garrison Cecil Bell Mary Evans Mary Spence Ella Parson Gertrude Spence John Wright Charlton Thomas Spence Sarah Wright

Funeral attendees from Glouster for Mrs. Laura Wallace

Those from the city attending Mrs. Laura Wallace's funeral at Chauncey on Tuesday included C. F. Wallace and wife, Bernice, Gail, W. W. Wallace, Grant Wallace and wife, Grace Myers, W. R. Balder son and wife, H. R. Stahl, and F. D. Kinney.

Glouster Laura Wallace Chauncey C. F. Wallace Bernice Wallace Gail Wallace W. W. Wallace Grant Wallace Grace Myers W. R. Balderson H. R. Stahl F. D. Kinney

Boy Scout Troop 72 Registration Cards Issued

Glouster officials announce Church of Christ Troop of Boy Scouts assigned No 72. Registration cards for boys who completed ten merit tests will be distributed this week to those eligible.

Glouster Church of Christ Troop Boy Scouts

Frank Norris 78 Dies at Home in Glouster

Frank Norris aged 78 died this morning at the home of his son in law and daughter in Glouster after years of poor health following a stroke. He is survived by four sons, three brothers, a sister, and a daughter. Funeral at the Burtnett home Friday at 2 p.m. burial Maplewood Cemetery.

Frank Norris Glouster Frank Burtnett Norris T and Glouster Gona Hero Levi Athens Harvey Miford Webster Wesley Federal Wylie Howard Fred Eral Timbis Maplewood Cemetery

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