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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1937

Page

5

Scout Class Hears Talk By Goodman

The Hock- Hocking District Leadership Training Conference met in Nelsonville with Rev. Leland Goodman of Nelsonville presenting Scouting Methods of Education. He outlined 12 teaching methods and stressed building a boys library and inner motivation.

Hock- Hocking Athens County Nelsonville Chauncey and Glouster Athens Chauncey Leland Goodman Goodman E. J. Arnold Mr. Arnold Arnold John L. Sikorski H. A. Rothrock Mr. Sikorski Rothrock Donkey Patrol Bill Gillogly Wendell Swain Orville Allen Orland Ely Nicholas Fair

Scout Court of Honor Held at Hockingport M E Church

The Scout Court of Honor for local Troop 77 convenes at 7 30 tonight in Hockingport M E Church. Eight boys face advancement to second or first class while three Eagle Scouts assist with the rival. Troop master Paul Stewart and assistant Robert Lynch head the unit.

Hockingport M. E Paul K. Stewart Robert F. Lynch D. O. Blake Neff Norman W. C. Whitlatch J. H. Bailey Hock-Hocking District Court of Honor C. D. Samford Roy L. Dupler G. E. Ashwill Robert George Ralph Thorne E. J. Whitacre

George Breese Funeral Held in Straitsville

George F. Breese Sr died Sunday at his Shawnee home at age 67 or 68. He leaves four sons John Henry Will Sam and a deceased George, plus two grandchildren Billie and Jimmie. A brother Charles survives. Funeral services were held at 2 pm Tuesday at New Straitsville Methodist Church.

George F. Breese Shawnee Breese John Henry Columbus Will Sam Logan George Billie Jimmie Breese Mattie Trease N. Court St Charles New Straitsville New Straitsville Methodist Church

Knights Templar Commandery to be Inspected in Athens

Athens commandery of Knights Templar will be inspected Thursday night at the Masonic Temple by Eminent Sir McDonald grand commandery standard bearer in Ohio. E F Eells, commander, announced the event. Dinner at 6 p m with the work to follow. Visiting knights invited.

Athens Knights Templar Masonic Temple Sir McDonald Ohio E. F. Eells Sells

Operetta at The Plains School Postponed Indefinitely

The Plains School operetta scheduled for Wednesday night is postponed due to the absence of music instructor J. F. E. Thackeray who was called to Manhattan Kansas because of a serious illness in a relative. The sombrero etymology is noted as deriving from the Spanish word sombre meaning shade.

J. F E. Thackeray Plains School Thackeray Manhattan Kans

New Pumper Satisfactory in Athens Tests

Athens safety director Scott Haney reported a newly assembled fire pumper performed well in tests at Columbia Ave hydrants North Hill and Athens State Hospital lake. The Champion centrifugal pump delivered 100 pounds pressure on two lines at 3714 pounds hydrant pressure and 400 gpm suction with 650 gpm hydrant flow.

Athens Scott Haney Columbia Ave North Hill Athens State Hospital Haney Hospital Lake Seagrave

Job School For Seniors At Ohio University

Ohio University hosts a two session Job School for seniors at Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Thursday April 29. John M. Elliott of Procter and Gamble and Harper C. Pendry Athens superintendent will speak with Dean Thomas C. McCracken leading the event. The program covers application technique and interview preparation with time for questions.

Ohio University Alumni Memorial Auditorium John M. Elliott Procter and Gamble Cincinnati Harper C. Pendry Athens Herman G. James Thomas C. McCracken Committee On Bureau of Appointments Mr. Elliott George Starr Lasher Pendry A. H. Armbruster

Mrs Bertha W Warner Dies in Canada at 59

Mrs Bertha Wood Warner aged 59 formerly of Athens County died in a Calgary hospital Friday after illness since her son James Wood Warner’s death in December. Born in Alexander Township she married P O Warner in 1904 and moved to Canada living at Willesden Green Alberta. Survived by husband and children Mariel Cecil Lucy Lucille Grace sisters Zelda Gibson Mary Haning brothers Charles and Pearl Wood.

Calgary Canada Bertha Wood Warner Athens County James Wood Warner Warner Alexander Township J. F Lucy E. Wood P. O. Warner Willesden Green Province of Alberta Mariel San Francisco Cecil Chicago Lucy Cincinnati Lucille Grace Zelda Gibson Albany Mary Haning Athens Charles Wood Pearl Wood

Ashadians 4-H Meet at Jerseyville Grange Hall

The Ashadians boy's 4-H Club will meet at the Grange Hall in Jerseyville Thursday at 7 30 PM. All boys interested in joining this year are invited to attend.

Jerseyville Grange Hall

Clarks Chapel Cemetery Association Holds May Meeting

Clarks Chapel Cemetery Association will hold a special meeting on Sunday May 2 at 2 p.m. All persons interested in the cemetery are requested to be present.

Clarks Chapel

Goldsberry Elected President of Athens Rotary Club

Dr Blaine R Goldsberry was elected president of the Athens Rotary Club on Monday Members heard a travel report by Prof J R Morton from Ohio University detailing visits to the Charleston district described as the chemical capital of the United States Duke University tobacco plants in North Carolina and granite works at Mt Airy The group also toured Natural Bridge Virginia and discussed geology P O Nichols was named vice president F L Woodworth treasurer C H Harris secretary and Dr H G James and John Swanson named to the board of directors.

Blaine R. Goldsberry Athens Rotary Club J. R. Morton Ohio University Morton Chapel Hill N. C American Chemical Society Charleston W. Va United States Duke University North Carolina Mt. Airy Natural Bridge P. O. Nichols Rotary Club F. L Woodworth C. H. Harris H. G. James and John Swanson

Orators Enter National Test at Northwestern University

Ohio University seniors Ray Keesey and Florence Meschan journey to Northwestern University to compete in the national oratorical contests on April 29 and 30. They will present public talks tonight at 7 30 at the Fine Arts Auditorium followed by an 8 30 reception in the West Wing hosted by Tau Kappa Alpha.

Ohio University L. C. Staats Northwestern University Ray Keesey Cadiz Florence Meschan Cleveland Fine Arts Keesey Robert Gates Dawes Staats Vincent Jukes Arthur Bronstein

Naomi Swart Blevins Dies at Springfield

Mrs. Dillon Blevins of Springfield Ohio former Naomi Swart of Albany Route 3 died in Springfield City Hospital eight weeks after giving birth to a daughter. Sister Mrs. Raymond Atkins of Athens traveled to Springfield with Mr Atkins after learning of the death. Blevins daughter of Mr and Mrs George Swart, she moved to Springfield after marriage a year ago. husband and baby survive.

Dillon Blevins Springfield Naomi Swart Albany Springfield City Hospital Raymond Atkins Athens Atkins Blevins George Swart

Birth of daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Clay Milar

Mr and Mrs Clay Milar of 66 Stimson Ave announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday April 25.

Clay Milar Stimson Ave

Sons of the Legion Drum Corps Practice Tonight

The Sons of the Legion Drum Corps will meet at the American Legion Home tonight at 7 o clock for a practice session.

Sons of the Legion American Legion

Athens High to stage The Night of January 16th

Director A A Nellis announces tentative cast for the Athens High School Senior Class play to be presented May 21. The courtroom drama by Ayn Rand features a jury drawn from the audience to render a verdict at the end.

Athens A. A. Nellis Ayn Rand Ted Sprague Warren McClure Stephen Fuller John Lockard Fred Wheaton Alaire Beckett Bob Hutchins Aldine Duncan Peyton Reed Don Grones Jane Foster Dolores Davis John Hammerle Phyllis Logan Don Saunders Jack Fulton Jerry Chism Eileen Sanders Patty Mackinnon Mabel Connett Clarence Smith

Clover Farm Picnic Committee Named in Southeast Ohio

Ralph Brucksicker and Frank Wood of Woolson Spice Co. spoke at the Clover Farm Stores Southeast Ohio Division meeting in Hotel Berry. Sam Hartman presided as John Barron outlined the clean-up and paint-up drive and announced the picnic committee: John Bauer Athens Wade Kimball New Lexington Oscar Roedel Pomeroy H. T. Fitzgerald Marietta H. O. Sedwick Amesville Hall Chapman Coolville George Howell McArthur.

Ralph Brucksicker Frank Wood Woolson Spice Co Toledo Southeast Ohio Clover Farm Hotel Berry Sam Hartman New Straitsville Board of Control John Barron John Bauer Athens Wade Kimball New Lexington Oscar Roedel Pomeroy H. T. Fitzgerald Marietta H. O. Sedwick Amesville Hall Chapman Coolville George Howell McArthur

Oscar Fulton Files Petition for Athens Fourth Ward Seat

Oscar Fulton of 173 E State St filed his petition as a Republican candidate for Athens City Council from the Fourth Ward. C L Jordan, election clerk, reported the filing today.

Oscar Fulton E. State St Athens C. L. Jordan Fred Juniper Nelsonville

Weather Outlook in Athens Includes Showers and Cool Temps

Showers persist in Athens and vicinity after a low of 44, 14 degrees above the previous night. The day tops at 48 before noon with four tenths of an inch of rain recorded. Clouds hold tonight and Wednesday with possible showers and warmer weather expected by Wednesday.

Athens The Mercury

East Side High to Stage Sleeping Beauty Operetta Thursday

About 240 East Side School pupils perform The Sleeping Beauty operetta in Athens High School Auditorium Thursday April 29. Cast includes Princess Rosa Helen Bailey Prince Charming James King Godmother Marjorie Bardin Evil Fairy Barbara McKinstry with a finale wedding scene and multiple grade dances such as Lords and Ladies and Come Let Us Be Joyful performed by students from first to fifth grades.

East Side School Athens High School Helen Bailey Princess Rosa Sleeping Beauty Prince Charming James King Marjorie Bardin Barbara McKinstry Coover Staats Patricia Packham Robin Matthews Spencer White Cook Kitchen Boy Betty Love Ray Larason Dorothy Darnell Barbara Baughman Doris Elkins

Van Meter Fined for Drunken Driving in Athens County

Carl Van Meter of Union Furnace pleaded guilty to driving an automobile while under the influence. Before Judge O F Rowland in Athens County Common Pleas Court he was fined 100 dollars and costs. His license was suspended six months after arrest Saturday night by the State Highway Patrol.

Carl van Meter Union Furnace O. F. Rowland Athens County Common Pleas Court van Meter State Highway Patrol

School Play Teaches Art Through Operetta Program

Students perform a family financed operetta with costumes donated by parents and children creating their own programs as part of an art project at the school.

Don't Sleep When Gas Presses Heart

Advertisement asserts gas and bloating stem from long standing constipation and harmful bacteria. It touts Adlerika as a quick scientific bowel cleanse that removes gas and four intestinal poisons without griping or habit formation, prompting readers to buy via Athens Pharmacy Ball Pharmacy Nelsonville Adv.

Adilerika Adlerika

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Scout Scout Court of Hockingport Church George Breese Straitsville Proctor and Gamble Bertha W. Warner Caiy Senis Windsor Strait Windsor National Disrttuers Pronvers Corporation Ata Whiskey Goldsberry O. U Northwestern Naomi Swart Blevins East Side Modern Appliance Co Westinghouse Refrigerator Westinghouse America Streamline Iron Clarence Kelch Prop S. Court St McHenry's Basement Westinghouse Electric Motorola Thor
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