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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1935

Page

2

School Pupils Will Be Given Money Prizes

In Nelsonville the Woman's Community Club meeting voted 20 to fund money prizes for public school pupil entrants in a proposed contest. Guest speaker Mrs. T. M. Wolfe discussed garden and lawn topics, stressing tidiness alongside plants. The next meeting with Mrs. William Morgen will feature a spring improvement prompt.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Club W. Im. Parks Beth Ohio Federation Columbus Ir J. Arcolé J. M. Hyde T. M. Wolfe Athens Wolfe William Morgen

Hamsey Run Orchard Blossoms Ahead of Spring Bloom

Nelsonville reports 2 000 apple trees at Hamsey Run Orchard will be in full bloom by week’s end under lease to Paillet Orchard Company. Little damage from last week’s freeze suggests a normal fall crop. public visits invited during the blooming period.

Nelsonville New York Hamsey Run Paillet Orchard Company

India Described by Rotary Speaker at Nelsonville

R W Fawcett an American rubber representative born in India spoke to the Rotary Club Tuesday night. He claimed India loses about a half million people annually to poisonous reptiles. He estimated India at one sixth the US size with 350 million people, Hindu majority and Muslim minority, and noted Gandhi's waning influence with the ruling caste. Ralph Henry arranged the program. Bill Reed attended from Logan Club.

Nelsonville India R. W. Fawcett Fawcett Lancaster Rotary Club United States Mahatma Gandhi Ralph Henry Bill Reed The Logan Club

Many Attend First Conference Gathering

NELSONVILLE The ministerial convention at Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street opened with a special program Tuesday night. General Superintendent W L Gurbrook preached the opening sermon. Rev Harry Holtzepple slated for Wednesday night at 7 30. Thursday features open forum discussions on Sunday School and youth work plus talks on preaching the gospel.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church Chestnut Street W. L. Gurbrook Harry Holtzepple Herbert Walker Miller

Mission Group Discusses Junior Work of the Missionary Society

In Nelsonville at the M E Parsonage the Women’s Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church gathered Tuesday night. Mrs H A Rothrock and Mrs James Sharp led the discussion on the Junior Work. Mrs Arnold and Mrs Rothrock assisted. An Easter reading by Mrs John Herrold and a Lenten offering were part of the program. Plans were made to attend the district meeting in Athens Thursday. Hostesses served refreshments during social hour.

Nelsonville Missionary Society H. A. Rothrock James Sharp Clarence Butts Women's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Arnold Rothrock John Herrold Athens

Nelsonville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. C. W. Cable of Columbus spent the weekend in Nelsonville with friends. Dr. and Mrs. Lorenzo Butts returned from an Eastern motor trip and hosted guests at 242 Fort Street. Mer. Ray Ashby Jr. visited her daughter in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan traveled to Columbus Tuesday evening for their son Vance's illness. Marys ville Reformatory officials Mittendorf and two daughters Jenifer and Viola, with Mrs. Mary Tifft, visited Mrs. Gladys P. Whit latch and daughter Pauline at week’s end.

C. W. Cable Columbus Lorenzo Butts Fort Street Mer. Ray Ashby, Jr William Morgan Vance Mittendorf Marysville Reformatory Jenifer Chauncey Eric Bridgewater Don Ivan Matheny Nelsonville Elizabeth Robinett Mabel Sisson Margaret Johnson Burg Johnson Thomas Oliver Jess Scott Henry Morgan Muskingum River Gilbert Courtney Reed J. Jerry Sisler Billy Williams W. D. Robinson Athens Akron Andrew McKinney Elaine Paul Zelda Mae

Marriage Ceremony Brings Eisel and Chapman Together

Nelsonville item reports Chauncey residents Howard Eisel and Miss Marjorie Chapman wed Easter Sunday at 4 pm. The ceremony took place at Mrs. Jennie Burchfield Smith’s Main Street home with Rev. Gilbert Courtney officiating. Newlyweds plan to reside in Chauncey with Mrs. Smith.

Chauncey Howard Eisel Marjorie Chapman Jennie Burchfield Smith Main Street Gilbert Courtney Church of Christ

To Organize Child Study Group Tuesday

Chauncey residents will meet next Tuesday night in the high school auditorium to organize a Child Study group. Mrs Eddie Blackford will lead the meeting and the group will include grade school age children.

Chauncey Eddie Blackford

Chauncey Family Honors Jeane Lands Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lands of Chauncey hosted a dinner Sunday for their daughter Jeane Lands turning nine. Attendees included Blanche Hayden who baked the cake, plus Mabel Cage Athens Laura Gift Vere Ridge Bob Rodgers and several Lands relatives from Chauncey Federal and Linscott households. Chauncey Mine No. 25 idle this week as only Lick Run Black Diamond and Mine No. 68 reported operating Wednesday.

Chauncey Frank Lands Jeane Lands Jeane Blanche Hayden Mabel Cage Athens Bob Rodgers Buchtel Edward Linscott Federal George van Meter Vere Ridge Laura Gift Kenneth Lands Johnnie Lands Frank Jr Lick Run Black Diamond

London deemed world storage place for God by Deterding

Sir Henri Deterding stated London is the world’s storage place for God. He cited an enormous stake between 500 million and 1.28 billion in reference to the claim.

Henri Deterding London

Clean Up Paint Up Week Planned in Glouster Village

A tentative Glouster Clean Up Paint Up week was laid out after 30 residents met in Legion Rooms. M. E. Corpus of the FHA described how village appearance could improve with planting painting and modernization. City officials pledged cooperation and all civic groups promised help with trash collection.

Glouster Legion Rooms High Street M. E. Corpus Columbus Federal Housing Administration

Re-Elect Fiske President of Chauncey PTA Group

At Chauncey high school Monday night the Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association reelected Paul R. Fiske as president for another year. Eddie Blackford was named vice president Christine Porter secretary and Woodrow Ferrel treasurer.

Chauncey Chauncey Parent-Teacher Association Paul R. Fiske Eddie Blackford Christine Porter Woodrow Ferrel

Easter Sunday gathering at the Elisa Burton home

Relatives and friends from Columbus Cleveland Orbiston Chauncey and nearby areas spent Easter Sunday at Mrs. Elisa Burton's home. Guests included Granville and Mary Burton Calvin Burton Leo Cloud Mary Jane Jimmie Cloud Eugene Barbee Fred Banfield Norma and Billy Roberts Henry Banfield Robert Canter George Burton James Burton Dick Burton Maggie Campbell and others. Mrs Canter stayed several days with her mother and sister.

Chauncey Elisa Burton Granville Burton Calvin Burton Leo Cloud Mary Jane Jimmie Cloud Eugene Barbee Columbus Fred Banfield Cleveland Mary Maliday Norma Billy Roberts Henry Banfield Orbiston Robert Canter Jobs

Easter Sunrise Service Draws Chauncey Faithful

Chauncey M E Church held a 6 am Easter Sunrise prayer service with Rev. Guss Graham as speaker. Sunday School reported 49 attendees. Chauncey residents announced births and family visits while teachers Ruth Bridgewater and Christine Porter planned to attend a childhood education council dinner in Athens.

Chauncey Chauncey M. E Guss Graham Ruth Bridgewater Christine Porter Council For Childhood Education Cottage Tea Room Athens

Dunlevys Host Easter Dinner Guests in Jacksonville

Out of town guests attended a dinner Easter Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dunlevy in Jacksonville. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lewis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Buhla, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Whaley of Detroit, the Dunlevy clan, Mrs. Buhla and son Dent of Glouster, Mrs. John Laffollette of McDougs, Miss Elizabeth Dunlevy of Trimble, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Dunlevy and Beverly Kay, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Miller, and Miss Betty June Dunlevy.

Jacksonville Frank Dunlevy Russell Lewis Geraldine Robert Billy Eddie Buhla Evan Whaley Detroit Gerald Dunlevy Margaret Gertrude Genieve Barbara Wendell Jerry Buhla Dent Glouster John Lafollette McDougs Elizabeth Dunlevy Trimble Jess Dunlevy Beverly Kay Floyd Miller Betty June Dunlevy

Housing act talk spurs local meeting and plans

A local gathering discussed using the National Housing Act to aid housing. A temporary committee led by Winefordner and Kittle will form a permanent group next Tuesday at Legion rooms with aims to borrow 100 to 2000 dollars for improvements or 1000 to 16000 dollars for new homes.

Legion Rooms Winefordner H. F. Hambel Agnes Clark Corots Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon

O. E. 8 Inspection Friday Glouster

Thea Chapter O E 8 will hold a special meeting Friday night with Mrs Grace Townsend French of Middleport as inspecting officer. A 6 o clock dinner will be served at the American Legion hall preceding the inspection, which starts promptly at 7 30.

O. BE Thea Chapter O. E Grace Townsend French Middleport American Legion Hall

Olive Tablets advertise bowel relief and complexion

Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets are a vegetable laxative substitute for calomel. They claim to improve skin tone and vitality by stimulating the bowels without dangerous after effects. Millions sold yearly at 15c 30c 60c.

Dr. Edwards

Hollister High Seniors Entertained at Palace Theater

Hollister High School seniors were guests at a theater party in Glouster Monday night hosted by adviser Miss Thelma Adams at the Palace Theater. Attendees included Floyd Bailey, Elizabeth Banfield, Elmer Bratka, Carl Hilderbrandt, and others. Leo Thompson, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. M A Thompson, returned from University Hospital Columbus after a mastoid operation with his mother by his side.

Glouster Hollister High School Thelma Adams Palace Theater Floyd Bailey Floyd Brooks Elizabeth Banfield Elmer Bratka William Cartwright Della Chalfant Reginald Embrey Eva Evans Frank Grubbs Carl Hilderbrandt Elizabeth Kovach Helen Kovach Wsther Kutta Helen Mackey Ethel McCutcheon Angeline Molnar Paul Nott Freda Shepard Tom Smith Lucy Thompson Agnes Welch Ruth Welch Billy Yount Carl Wahl Charlene Wahl Otto Simons Miss Adams Glouster—Leo M. A. Thompson University Hospital, Columbus

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