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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1933

Page

10

Chauncey-Dover Seniors Stage Comedy I Will I Won't

Chauncey Dover High School seniors presented the three act comedy I Will I Won’t in the school auditorium. Cast included Dr Anthony King Glenn Gardner Thomas Dew Carney Underwood Jr Clifford Shafer Elliott Fletcher Lawrence Shields Lucile Owen Joan Stevens Mary Ferrel Lynn Patton Carolyn Guerra Glad Howard Wilma Ferrel Mrs Stevens Alfreda West Dean Willis Juanita Jones Georgette Daisy Hashman. Specialties featured a sextet and a duet with listed performers. Directors were Miss Sprague and Mr Morris.

Anthony King Glenn Gardner Mr. Howard Thomas Dew Carney Underwood Clifford Shafer Elliott Fletcher Lawrence Shields Lucile Owen Joan Stevens Mary Ferrel Lynn Patton Carolyn Guerra Glad Howard Wilma Ferrel Daisy Hashman William Smith Joe Civille John Rankin Paul Daugherty Dorothy Gillespie Garnet Morris Miss Sprague Mr. Morris Kendall Swart Willard Fielder

Zemo Relief Promises Quick Skin Itch Relief

Zemo offers fast relief for itching rashes eczema ringworm and similar skin irritations. For 25 years millions have trusted Zemo as a clean safe family remedy. A trial is urged with genuine Zemo priced 35 cents and up.

Adv

Epworth League District Rally Held in Millfield

The Epworth Leagues of the district met in Millfield April 27 for a monthly rally. A program by league members followed by a social hour and refreshments in the D P Lodge hall. Leagues represented included Millfield Jacksonville Trimble The Plains and Glouster.

Millfield Epworth League of Millfield M D. of P. Lodge Hall Jacksonville Trimble the Plains Glouster

Double Birthday Party Social Evening At The Plains

Mrs. Elizabeth McCoy, Athens, Mrs. Ralph Hartman and Mrs. Ruth Cade hosted a double birthday surprise at Mrs. Cade’s home honoring Captalin Whetstone and Elvie Cade. Guests included the Cade family, Hartman, Whetstone, and other relatives. gifts were given and refreshments served.

the Plains Elizabeth McCoy Athens Ralph Hartman Ruth Cade Wendell Grandataff Alfreda Mae Ovie Orie Richard Whetstone Bessie Very Whetstone Howard Woodyard

Osborne Family Hosts Guests At Chauncey Mill Street Home

Mr and Mrs Henry Osborne entertained Sunday at Mill Street Chauncey with guests Mrs Pearl A Miller and children from The Plains and extended family from Chauncey Athens and Millie Osborne The event featured a new radio presented by Hal Osborne

Chauncey Henry Osborne Mill Street Pearl A. Miller Mary Garth June David the Plains BE. L. Bingman Vivian Bernard Jean Kal Osborne Athens Dane Osborne Richard Florence Ann Millie Osborne Guy FE Osborne Hal Osborne

Government flour distribution planned in Chauncey area

Government flour will be distributed Friday at 1 o'clock in Chauncey Dover district. Distribution will occur at Chauncey Millfield Sugar Creek and Beaumont locations.

Chauncey Chauncy- Dover Millfield Sugar Creek Beaumont

Freeman jailed over unpaid old fine in Athens

Harley Freeman of Greens Run was arrested by Constable Guess and jailed in Athens for defaulting on a fine. He pled guilty to intoxication before Magistrate John Ley of Channery and was fined 35 dollars plus costs, with commitment to jail for nonpayment.

Chauncey Harley Freeman Greens Run Guess Athens Freeman John Ley Channery

Carbondale Mine Reports Work in District

Carbondale was the only mine reporting work today in the district with five mines active Tuesday five on Wednesday and four on Monday.

Carbondale Chauncey

Spike Rumor That No 1 Mine To Be Reopened

A rumor in Glouster Ohio that Mine No 1 near Jacksonville would reopen is denied by company officials. The mine closed after last Christmas fire, leaving about 300 workers idle. After the fire, the site was sealed and briefly reopened before being sealed again.

Spike Glouster Ohio Jacksonville

Charles W. W. Wilson Dies in Trimble

Charles W. W. Wilson, a 30 year Trimble resident and former mayor, died at his home Wednesday night. He led village affairs, served on the council, and managed sales for Trimble Brick Manufactoring Company. Survived by wife. Funeral at 10:30 Saturday at home, burial in Bishopville cemetery. flowers omitted per his wishes.

Bishopville Mr. Wilson

Shower Honors Newlywed Arthur Hodgson Couple

A bridal shower was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brown in Hollister on April 27 for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Hodgson newlyweds. Friends shared gifts and enjoyed contests and games with refreshments provided by Junehas. Attendees included Rosa Mitchell, Kenneth Kay, Elaine Salyers, Annetta Hodgson, Deona Mitchell, Bertha Wyatt, Elizabeth Tokash, John Mitchell, Glen Price, Howard Adams, Olive Bethel, Gloria Hodgson, Raymond Adams, Roy Deem, Lucille Rothery, Walter Gayton Jr., Bill Dew, Hiram Deem, Pauline Bethel, Louise Carell, Kenneth McGee, Anna Lee Brown, Louise Hodgson, William Hodgson Sr., William Hodgson Jr., and several Hodgson family members.

Arthur Hodgson HollIster Jack Brown Arthur E. Hodgson Hodgson Rosa Lee Mitchell Kenneth Kay Elaine Salyers Annetta Hodgson Deona Mitchell Bertha Wyatt Elizabeth Tokash John Thomas Mitchell Glen Price Howard Adams Olive Bethel Gloria Hodgson Raymond Adams Roy Deem Lucille Rothery Walter Gayton Bill Dew Hiram Deem Pauline Bethel Louise Carell Kenneth McGee Anna Lee Brown Louise Hodgson William Hodgson Arthur FE. Hodgson

Mrs Irene Morris Hosts Loyal Daughters Class

Irene Morris will host the Loyal Daughters Class of the Church of Christ at her home tonight at 7 oclock.

Morris Glouster Irene Morris Loyal Daughters Church of Christ

Sam Altman to Manage New Luckoff Store in Logan

Sam Altman, longtime Luckoff Store manager in Glouster, will move to Logan to head a new Luckoff, Inc. location opening there. He plans to relocate his family once a residence is secured. Barney Brandwene will replace him as Glouster store manager.

Sam Altman Glouster Luckoff Logan Luckoff, Inc Altman Cit A. M. Thomas Athens Lancaster Barney Brandwene Mr. Altman

Republicans To Meet For August Primary Ticket Draft

Glouster Republicans will hold a meeting at the mayoral office Friday at 7 30 p m to nominate a complete slate for the August primary. Offices include mayor clerk treasurer marshal six councilmen and three board of public affairs members.

Glouster Board of Public Affairs

Revival Adds Ten as Ferndale Church Opens

Ferndale on April 27 reports ten new members during last night’s revival at the church under Rev. M. B. Rogers of the Gloucester Church of Christ. Total now 18 since the meetings began with strong interest. An active church is assured. public invited to tonight’s services with the sermon titled Waiting For a Convenient Season.

Ferndale Rogers Glouster Church of Christ

Richards Named To Public Affairs Board In Glouster

Harry Richards was appointed to fill the unexpired term of Harold Kinney on the board of public affairs. Mayor Andrew Allen announced the appointment on Wednesday. The note also mentions a Ladies' Auxiliary meeting of the U M W of A at Eagle Hall Friday at 7:30 PM.

Harry Richards Glouster Board of Public Affairs Harold Kinney Andrew Allen

Loyal Women’s Class to Meet at Church Friday Night

GLOUSTER April 27 The Loyal Women’s Class of the Church of Christ will meet at the church Friday night with Mrs Grace Myers’ committee. Members of the class are expected to be present.

Glouster Loyal Women's Class Church of Christ Grace Myers Epworth League Millfield Church Athens League Mary McCann Columbus William Lehner Arlene Davis Helen Kearns Athens County Athens

Forged Central Payroll Checks Warn Ohio Businessmen

G L O U S T E R April 27 G W Johnson New York Central Lines agent in Glouster reports a letter from L B Emery superintendent about forged New York Central payroll checks being cashed at several points in Ohio The last known cashed forged payroll checks were in Terre Haute Ind Officials urge business people to cash company payroll checks only when certain and to notify the local agent if any suspicion arises to help apprehend the offender

Compromise Old Age Pension Bill To Be Reconsidered In May

A conference committee has reached a compromise on an old age pension bill in Ohio. The version would grant up to 20 dollars monthly to eligible residents aged 70 plus starting 1935, with 15 years state residency required. State funding would cover all costs, with no real estate tax levy.

Ohio Assembly Columbus House Senate Charlies McMillen Athens County M. L. Brown Springfield Ohio Old Age Pension Conference Marshall McMillen Old Age Pension Conference Ohio United States

Local families attend funerals and announce moves in region

Zaleski residents attended the funeral of Mrs. Frank Andrews in Elk Fork then visited relatives in Zaleski. Movements include Phillip Mitchell buying farm horses near Lyndon and Mary McLain moving into a First Street house. The Holdcroft family relocated to Broadwell while others visit Athens and Albany areas.

Will Scott Margaret Lucy Randall Columbus Frank Andrews Elk Fork Zaleski James Dennis Phillip Mitchell Lyndon Mitchell John Hayes Mary McLain First Street Ranz Woods Philip Hawk Harrisonville McLain George McKibben Ray Ira Diles Nancy Jane Bobo Athens Bobo Charles Holdcroft Holdcroft Broadwell Athens County Lettie Radcliff H. E. Ansel Albany Don Anders Nelsonville T. J. Shipley Huntington W. Va Will Medert Chillicothe H. E Henry Ennis Milton Ankrom Jackson Township W. G. Henninger Mary Allis Jean Mansfield

Frost Hits Sharpsburg Area and Local Obituaries Note Deaths

A heavy frost Sunday night caused little fruit damage with early peaches in bloom. Mrs. Nancy Armstrong aged died Thursday at her son B. B. Armstrongs home after influenza illness leaving two sons John and B. B. and several grandchildren. Burial at Bethel M. E. Church conducted by Rev. Long. George Dickson of Hermon district died of heart failure while warming his hands by a stove. age 70, wife Anna Humphreyville, no children. Burial at Bartlett with Rev. Hubbell. Mrs. Hannah Bardin of Chesterhill visiting friends. Local social items mention Young People meeting at Maria Grimes and visits among households. Asa Dille lost a cow. Oscar Harris moved his family to a Hermon-area farm.

Nancy Armstrong John Bethel M. E Long George Dickson Hermon District Anna Humphreyville Bartlett Hubbell Hannah Bardin Chesterhill Maria Grimes Floyd Fawcett Lillian Bardin C. E. Endicott Sarah Waggoner Leota Strode Rana Waggoner Asa Dille Oscar Harris Hermon

Find Proof of Death In Nitro Explosion

In Marietta on April 27 the death of Clifford D. Sloan head of Producers Torpedo Co was tied to a nitroglycerine blast that leveled the Toboso factory and magazines. David R. Gerken and associates found body fragments clothing scraps and torn papers at the scene after inspecting the site and confirming Sloan had traveled there Monday afternoon. Two witnesses testified Sloan drove to the explosion site and his papers were recovered from his pockets.

Marietta Clifford D. Sloan Producers Torpedo Company Toboso David R. Gerken Sloan

Bartlett Resident Near High School Seeks Rented Home

Mrs. Laura Jenkins of Bartlett aged 83 died at her daughter's Marietta home last week. She was daughter of Benjamin Arnold a former Bartlett resident. Mrs Leota Strode Burhl Lenor visited Webb McPeak near Pennsville Sunday. Floyd Fawcett Frances McCune and George McCune spent Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Fred Clester near Amesville.

Laura Jenkins Bartlett Marietta Benjamin Arnold Leota Strode Burhl Lenor Webb McPeak Pennsville Floyd Fawcett Frances McCune George McCune Fred Clester Amesville

Correction clarifies Gatchel clerk appointment

In Glouster on April 27 a reporter corrects a Wednesday item that misnamed the township clerk. Clyde Gatchel was named, but Clarence Gatchel holds the post and serves as street commissioner.

Glouster Glouster News Clarence Gatchel Clyde Gatchel Clarence

Elections Board to Review Poll Books Bids

Athens County Board of Elections will meet Monday at 7 PM to consider bids for poll books and supplies for the primary and general elections. Clerk David Johnson said three concerns have tendered bids to furnish the supplies.

Athens County Board of Elections David Johnson Johnson

Unclear OCR Summary of Soviet Rail Plot Tensions

Fragmentary report describes tensions over a rail line in Manchuria near the Soviet border. Mentions Japanese and Chinese Soviet context, possible troop concentrations, and fears of armed confrontation as dispatches indicate intensified activity on the border.

Moscow Apia Apa Churian

Cincinnati Woman Dies After Home Fire Inferno

In Cincinnati a woman identified as Dorothy Burns died after a fire at her home. Witnesses including Mrs. Etta Miller and Coroner Scott Kearns report clothing caught fire and the blaze injured a child and another woman. Fire crews responded April 6 to the incident.

Cincinnati W. Burns Dorothy Towel Ding Burns Etta Miller Scott Kearns

French Chamber Debates April Petition Over Franco British Loans

Joseph Denais calls for convocation of the Chamber to demand an explanation from Minister Georges Bonne about the treasury and related loans from the Bank of England amid a growing storm over Franco British financial dealings.

Chamber Deput Ty Cver Joseph Denais Chamberlain Georges

Dollar Strength Gains In London Market

The dollar strengthened in London on April 27 as talk of Anglo-French exchange moves suggested it could support England in setting a firm level for further financial stability.

London

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