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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1934

Page

8

Twilight League plans take shape in Nelsonville meetings

Nelsonville officials announce a twilight baseball league with a city playground commission to meet soon. T F Mulligan chairs the group with Glen Thomas as secretary treasurer and groundwork includes bleacher netting and levee repairs. A players meeting is set for West Washington Street tonight at 7.

Nelsonville City Playground Commission T. F. Mulligan Glen Thomas Ray Cook C. R. Tomlinson George Butts Thomas Cook Mullican Tomlinson Butts G. Holand CWA Twilight League West Washington Street

Athens Presbyterial Session Ends with Elections

In Nelsonville the Athens Presbyterial closed with annual elections naming officers including Presbyterial president Mrs. B. N. Weimer of Marietta and vice president Mrs. J. L. Merwin of Athens, among others in the district.

Athens Nelsonville B. N. Weimer Marietta J. L. Merwin Sarah J. Cutler E. B. Townsend

Clean-Up Campaign Led by Women Plans 1934 Drive

Nelsonville report details a Woman's Community Club gathering to plan Clean-Up Week. Mayor Holland outlines aims for ongoing city cleaning and Route 31 work. May 1 2 and 3 slated with meetings at Mrs James Guy home and leadership from local clubs and church groups.

Nelsonville Woman's Community Club James Sharp G. Holland J. M. Hyde James Guy East Columbus Street Holland

Has Birthday Party NELSONVILLE

Mr and Mrs Orta North hosted at 582 Frederick Street on a Saturday night for their son Orta's sixteenth birthday. Guests presented gifts to the honoree and enjoyed games music and refreshments with friends Betty Tignor Betty Stewart Nelle Dowler Anita Hall Jeanette Cramner Jean Hannahs Erma Reed Edna Simon ton Betty North Joe North John North Ruth L Seibert Mary Grace Virginia Green Mary F North Del bert Kuhn Don Martin Billy Weize heimier Glenn Smith Dan Shay Aus tin Coepe Kenneth Coefe Joe Prit chard Earl Morman Guy Cox.

Betty Tignor Betty Stewart Nelle Dowler Anita Hall Jeanette Cramner Jean Hannahs Erma Reed Edna Simonton Betty North Joe North John North Ruth L. Seibert Mary Grace Virginia Green Mary F. North Delbert Kuhn Don Martin Billy Weizeheimer Glenn Smith Dan Shay Austin Coepe Kenneth Coefe Joe Pritchard Earl Morman Guy Cox

Inspection Friday Knights of Pythias Lodge Conduct Ceremonial

Nelsonville notices announce the Uniform Rank K of P will hold an inspection Friday night at Castle Hall with gathering at 6 30 in full uniform and dinner at 7 General J H Ramey of Marton Ohio will inspect Local officers are H Lancaster captain G W Pearce recorder A Cosmopolitan Club meeting was postponed to May 4 Guards of the D of A drill team meet Friday at 7 for practice Funeral services for Mrs Clarence Galloway are Friday at Floodwood Church at 2 with burial at Greenlawn

Nelsonville K. of P Castle Hall J. H. Ramey Marton Ohio H. Lancaster G. W. Pearce Cosmopolitan Club B. L. Laamborn Lydia Johnson D. of A

Crescent Ridge Birthday Celebration and Community Notes

Mrs. W. N. Russell enjoyed a birthday gathering with friends and relatives at her home. A fishing party included Edward Weiss, William Russell, Cecil Antie, Wilbur Antie, and Adrian Sayers at Federal Creek. Cecil Antie and son Jackie visited Mrs. Lawrence Myers in Hooper Ridge. Concord reports strong Sunday School attendance with services at 9:30 and 10:30. Mothers Day program planned for May 13 after church led by Rev. M. C. Kittle.

W. N. Russell Russell Jesse Carsey Son Seldon Blanche Russell Mildred Weiss Grace Stace William Currens William Russell Elmer Russell Edward Weiss Cecil Antel Wilbur Antie Adrian Sayers Federal Creek Cecil Antie Jackie Lawrence Myers Hooper Ridge Concord M. C. Kittle

Giant seven inch egg produced by Jersey hen

A Jersey white hen owned by Elmer Butts on Athens Route 4 laid a giant egg measuring seven inches in circumference and ten inches around. Inside the shell the egg contained a yolk and white along with another abnormally large egg boasting two yolks and two whites.

Jersey Elmer Butts Athens Route 4

Vacation Church School at M E Church

The Vacation Church School will be held at the M. E. Church for two weeks starting May 14 at 8 30 a m and running through May 25. Commencement will occur on May 27 at 7 30 p m. All boys and girls are invited to attend.

Glouster M. E

Infant Smith Dies in Ohio Hospital

Smith infant seven months old of Oakdale died Tuesday at 11 40 AM at University Hospital Columbus after illness. Survived by parents and sister Norma Lee eight. Funeral Saturday at 1 PM at home with Rev Joey McDonald Bishopville. burial Beech Grove Cemetery. GLOUSTER sheriff sale to run at courthouse Athens Saturday 1 PM two parcels Lewis property 700 Emme Martin property 150 two thirds cash. John Henry in Columbus for medical exam today.

Glouster James W William H. Smith Oakdale University Hospital Corucabus Norma Lee Joey McDonald Bishopville Beech Grove

Anniversary Meeting Planned by I O O F

Magic City lodge I O O F will give initiatory degree to three candidates Friday night. Saturday marks the 115th anniversary of Thomas Wildey founder of the order in the U S A with a special program. Rebekah lodge members and families and Odd Fellow lodge members and families invited. Refreshments served after.

Glouster Magic City Lodge O.O.F Thomas Wildey Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow Lodge

Muzzle Your Dogs or Pay Fine in Athens Quarantine

Athens health officials impose a dog quarantine after a mad dog scare. Mayor Len B McCune warns owners that unmuzzled dogs found running loose face a fine of 10 dollars or more during the quarantine period.

McCune Athens Len B. McCune

Revelle Elmo Chase Dies at 18 in Columbus Hospital

Revelle Elmo Chase aged 18 died Wednesday night in a Columbus hospital from complications. He was born in Harviell Missouri and lived in Ohio the past 14 years. Survived by father John Chase Athens a sister Mary Searcy Ark and grandparents Mr and Mrs Oscar Chase near Albany. Funeral Saturday at Alexander Church with interment in Alexander Cemetery.

Revelle Elmo Chase Columbus Harviell Ohio John Chase Athens Mary Searcy Ark Oscar Chase Albany Alexander Church Alexander Cemetery

Guseman Charged With Auto Operation While Intoxicated

Zarl Guseman of The Plains was arrested on West Union Street by Constable Frank White for operating an automobile while intoxicated. He pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Carl H. Porter and was bound over to the grand jury under a $200 bond.

Zarl Guseman the Plains West Union Street Frank White Guseman Carl H. Porter

What Has Become of the Rich Man Subject Tonight

Rev Walter Chanay will discuss What Has Become of the Rich Man at the Nazarene revival tonight at 7:30 at the A M E Church on Poplar Street in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Walter Chanay Poplar Street

Local visitors share Sunday at Hettie Woodward home

Mrs Mary Ham bel and daughter of Glouster R F D and Mr and Mrs J L Davis and children of Durant visited Mrs Hettie Woodward Sunday. Hannah Murphey of Glouster came with her brother Leisure Swab who has paralysis. Alfred Richardson of Nelsonville joined the visit and was accompanied home by John Richardson. Ladies Aid Society to meet Friday afternoon at the Methodist Church.

Chesterhill Mary Hambel Glouster R.F.D J. L. Davis Durant Hettie Woodward Hannah Murphey Glouster Leisure Swab Swab Alfred Richardson Nelsonville Pearl Berry John Richardson Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Church

Mine 255 Beats Mine 267 In City Baseball Game

Mine 255 defeated Mine 267 8 to 5 at the American Legion grounds Wednesday evening. Next Monday at 5 pm Local Union 648 faces Local Union 202. players from both locals will form a team. Funeral services for John Danko Greens Run were held at Buchtel Catholic Church with burial in Buchtel cemetery.

Glouster Mine 267 American Legion John Danko Greens Run Steubenville Buchtel Catholic Church Buchtel Cemetery

Glouster Students Receive Letters for Academic and Civic Merit

Sixteen school letters are awarded to eight girls and eight boys at Glouster for top grades citizenship attendance and extra curricular activities. Supt Thomas W Figley presents the letters to a list of students. Basketball letters are given by coaches Helen Green and Kermit Blosser to the named girls and boys with managers and cheerleaders noted.

Leonard Kleinman Scott Lent Helen Green Mary Cunningham Donna Mae Dodson Mary Hinton Anna Mae Hoffman Daryl Hoffman Dorothy Ross Mary Wells Kermit Blosser Harold Binderbasin Homer Stromeyer Malcolm Higgins Charlies Clark Edward Wolf Eldon Hoffman Charles Stephenson James Wolf Dent Buhla Robert Clark

Thirteen Lodges Represented at Trimble Masonic Inspection

Trimble Lodge No. 587 F and A M held its annual inspection with 52 visitors and 38 members present. Charles E. Cameron of Athens served as district lecturer, and work was shown in the entered apprentice degree. A social hour followed with peach and berry cobbler after the session.

Trimble Trimble Lodge Charles E. Cameron Athens

GLOUSTER Club Meal and Meeting Reported

Members of the e Club were entertained at the home of Elizabeth New Street. A progress report mentions Florence Cla in eye treatment. Lunch for ten members. The club meets May 1 with Pauline Cammy in Street. The Loy ters Class will meet at Christ Friday night with a potluck supper.

Glouster Elizabeth New Street Florence Cla Pauline Cammy Street Loyters of Christ

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