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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1932

Page

3

Christian Church Families Hold Picnic Near Birch Hollow

Nelsonville Aug 10 annual picnic of Christian Church Bible School set for Birch Hollow Park six miles from Nelsonville toward Carbondale. Transport at 12 30 from church or Miss Hyla Herrold’s home. Activities begin 2 pm with five family groups and races for all ages. Ball game ends event.

Nelsonville Christian Church Bible School Birch Hollow Park Carbondale Hyla Herrold Polly Verna Hand Boots Edwin Johnson Katzenjammer George Brady Landon Shafer Popeye Jiggs Frank Betts Clyde Ray Ralph Betts

Lent Family Reunion Set for Grotto Grounds

The Lent family holds its annual reunion at Grotto Grounds on Sunday August 14. A basket dinner will be served and relatives are urged to attend.

Business Girls Entertained by Miss Imelda Smith

Miss Helen Verity presides over a business session of the Business Girls Class at the Christian Sunday School. Twelve members plus teacher Mrs. Frank Betts and guest Miss Ruth Cowan gathered at Miss Imelda Smith’s Poplar Street home for a Tuesday evening reception followed by a two course luncheon.

Helen Verity Business Girls The Christian Sunday School Imelda Smith Poplar Street Frank Betts Ruth Cowan

Bond Bartoe announce birth of son Ronald Lee

Mr and Mrs Bond Bartoe announce the birth of a son Ronald Lee on Monday Aug . Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Maxwell Bartoe and Mr and Mrs Samuel Dishon.

Bond Bartoe Edna Dishon Ronald Lee Maxwell Bartoe Samuel Dishon

Local Social News Highlights Visits and Family Gatherings

Mrs. George Hielman and children return from Huntington to Huntington W V and Miss Ruth Hinman from Bridgeport Ohio end a visit with Violet Woodard and Mrs John Saltz. James Kilpatrick returns to Toledo after time with sisters. Agnes Hartley back from Toledo after five weeks with relatives. Hubert G Hall and daughters Shirley Ann and Mary Jane return to Gadsden Alabama after vacation with George P Hall and J H Brandeberry. Joe Garlinger family guests in Smithfield and Mary Manrahan. Ned Stanley and Myers Peck guests of W J McConaha. C A Stover visiting Columbus now with Lillian Stover home from Ohio State. George D Hall hosts dinner for Bill Hubert Katherine and Earl Hall Funk with Norman Hall and Earl L Funk in attendance.

George Hielman Huntington W. Va Ruth Hinman Bridgeport Violet Woodard John Saltz James Kilpatrick Toledo Harry Hartley Marion Swyers Jack Hannahs Agnes Hartley Hubert G. Hall Shirley Ann Mary Jane Gadsden Alabama George P. Hall Poplar Street J. H. Brandeberry Covnville Joe Garlinger Charles and Rolland Smithfield Bill Hubert Katherine Earl Hall Funk Norman Hall Earl L. Funk Athens

Portland Talent To Be Heard on Radio In Nearby Station

Portland Melody Boys will broadcast from WOBU Charleston Friday at 11 30 am. Homecoming picnic set for Portland Grove Saturday Aug 20 with United States Representative Thomas A Jenkins as speaker. Meals and entertainment planned. Multiple local residents and visitors noted in social items from surrounding towns.

Portland Portland Melody Boys WOBU Charleston Portland Grove United States Thomas A. Jenkins Barney Kern Athens Earl Willford Dale Rhoades Eleanor New Brighton Milo Rhoades Spiller Fred Ritchie Robert Durst Bertram McDougle Carter Caves Kentucky Ralph McDade Parkersburg E. S. Carney B. F. Hamlin Urban Huntington Lucy Mayne Clinton Johnson P. O. Milhoan Willford Milhoan Mildred Durst Murraysville Marvin Swan Mary Jo Swan Grace Middleswart Jackson Fannie Henderson Eber Clara Cornell Nancy Sears Clyde Bowman Ian Donald Albert Deems Marietta

Advance To Tie Defeat Chevrolets by 7-3 Score at City Playgrounds

The Buchtel Old Timers tied for the Twilight League lead by routing the Chevrolets 7 to 3 at City Playground Tuesday. Smathers pitched strongly for the Old Timers, while Joe Dalton took the loss for the Chevrolets as early runs and errors built the final margin.

Chevrolets Nelsonville Buchtel Old Timers Smathers Buchtel Joe Dalton B. Tayior Christian Dalton Chevies Denny

Surprise fifteenth birthday party in Hildabrand home

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hildabrand Sr. hosted a surprise party for son Carl's fifteenth birthday with games contests and music. Many gifts were given and refreshments served. Attendees included Esta Kytta Della Chalfant Eliza beth Hildabrand Freida Hanning and others from local families.

Carl Hildabrand Sr Carl Esta Kytta Della Chalfant Elizabeth Hildabrand Freida Hanning Clara Hildabrand Wilford Mulpas Ernest Chalfant Arnold Linholum Glen Chalfant Gladys Hildabrand Florence Fritz Hildabrand Carl Hildabrand Grace Vess Fuller Mt. Vernon Dan Smith Ferndale Stace Vess Trimble Edith Tinker Jacksonville Vernice Welling Helen Kilcoski Glouster John Kilcoski Mildred Struble Milfield Christine Ernestine Mingus Irene Golding Charles Lefmer Canada Vern Kempton Delmer Athens John Davis Maudie McGee D. E. Kempton Kingston Albert Kempton Chillicothe Carl Welling Vernice P. M. Smith Bishopville Lewis Exiine Wellston Richard McKinley Joseph Wilson Roseville P. B. Chalfant McKinley Chalfant Ss. B. Slick James Brown William Dalton, Jr Roland Muipas Elton Bulstrom William Davis, Jr Eaton Evan Davis Davis Jackson Stauser Construction Company James Golding Gladys Davis Henry Hefkin Betty Henrietta Millfield Dora Hefkin Emma Hanning Lancaster Forrest Kelly Robert Ward Robert Hanning James Harrison Robert Skinner Elza Chalfant Trimble Heights Gerald Bryan Roxbury Blaine Chalfant McConnelsville William Dalton Bonadean Redtown Ada Leake Greens Run Dora Heskin Della Ernest Riza Chalfant

Will of Elyria Woman Funds Kenyon College and St Andrews

The will of Mrs. Florence Rauh of Elyria allocates a 50 000 endowment to Kenyon College and more than 100 000 in a trust fund and property to St Andrews Church. Her Negro chauffeur receives 5000.

Elyria Kenyon College St. Andrews’ Church Florence Rauh

Midweek Prayer Service at Christian Church

The midweek service at the Christian Church will study the last chapter of First Corinthians at 7:30. Rev. John J. Scott will lead the session.

Nelsonville The Christian Church First Corinthians John J. Scott

Lawrence Conkey Dies in Kimberly Farm Home

Lawrence Conkey 76, died Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 at the farm residence of Mr and Mrs Robert Beckler in Kimberly Ohio where he had been employed and lived for some time. He is survived by a sister Mrs Elmer Speckler of New Marshfield. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Nelsonville Lawrence Conkey Robert Beckler Kimberly Ohio Elmer Speckler New Marshfield

Local Social News Highlights From Derry to Sliver Ridge

Alfred and Mrs. Parish with Mr. and Mrs. Snider returned to Derry Pa after visiting Mrs. Parish sister Mrs. Bentz. Miss Ihla Fay Swartz stayed with Mildred and Hazel Christy. Parkersburg visitors Mr. and Mrs. John Boggess were here Sunday. Leota Matlack hosted a TupPers Plains party Friday night. Ebersbachs of Pomeroy visited Bentz family. Mrs. Ethel HM of Pomeroy joined relatives in Chester. Reverend Cassay preached at M E Church and dined with Gus Van West. Ruth Shumway spent Sunday in McConnelsville.

Ralph Parish Oscar Snider M. E. Church Gus van West Ruth Shumway McConnelsville

Weekend Visitors and Local Gatherings in Albany Area

Albany R D No 1 reports Sunday visits from Everett Smith, Frank McGranor and families, Dora Canode and others. Residents attend West reunion at Wests Grove, Morgantown trip, cemetery cleanup at Minear, and revival services at Townhouse M E Church with Rev. E B Dean in charge.

Everett Smith Chippewa Lake Mra Frank McGranor Elizabeth Athens Worley West Phosa Throckmorton Smiths Dora Canode Columbus David Davis Flat Run Davis Ardis Collins Arlene West Wests Grove Prattsville Lem Davis Madge Dorothy West Vernon West Fisher Station Irene Fernie McVay Stoutsville Kindall Crossen Morgantown W. Va Minear Five Points Roy C. Gilham Henry Berry Helen Ed Gilham Eileen Eileen Gilham Harold Peacock Elizabeth Dixon Thomas Dixon Wales Mills M. E. Church E. B. Dean B. H. Woodrum Griffithsville

New Jersey Boy Flier Departs From New Orleans

Robert Buck of Westfield New Jersey starts from Menefee airport at 6 15 a m to continue a flight from New Jersey toward Mexico City after an overnight stop in New Orleans.

New Orleans Robert Buck Westfield N. J Menefee Airport New Jersey Mexico City

Indicted minister accused in wife murder in Muskogee

An indictment returned by the Muskogee County grand jury charges the Rev. S. A. Berrie former pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church with the murder of his first wife. The filing marks a major prosecutorial step in the case as authorities pursue a high profile church-linked homicide.

Muskogee, Okla S. A. Berrie Cumberland Presbyterian Church Muskogee

Betty Gow Returns to England for Vacation

Betty Gow, nursemaid to Col. Charles A. Lindbergh during the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, arrived in Plymouth England for a vacation with her family after returning from the United States.

Betty Gow England Plymouth Eng Col Charles A. Lindbergh Lindbergh

Bricker resigns from Ohio Utilities post

John W. Bricker announces resignation as a member of the Ohio Public Utilities Commission. The move follows his position as Republican candidate for attorney general and was presented to Governor White in Columbus.

Columbus John W. Bricker Ohio Public Utilities Commission White

Community Notes From New Marshfield and Pom eroy Region

Area residents hosted gatherings at homes of the Hage and Sherman families for ice cream and socializing. A miners’ main meeting was announced for Wednesday with speeches by Tetlow Walkina and Beatty. Summit Grange plans a special meeting on Aug 13, and members attended contests and visits in nearby towns.

I. KB. Jones Emma Jones Jane Collins George Hunter John Barron Parkersburg Summit Grange Athens Grange Hall F. G. Hoodler Marie Dixon Weasley Davis Miles E. Hoon Reedaville

Light Standards Discussed By Glouster Kiwanis Club

Glouster Kiwanis Club met Tuesday noon at the YWCA Garden with good attendance. Visitors O. Link and James Crosbie of Columbus discussed ornamental light standards. the club plans to sponsor their purchase for High and Main Streets. F R Angle prize awarded to James Crosbie.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Ywetel Garden O. Link James Crosbie Columbus Link

N M Kaster Celebrates 81st Birthday in Trimble

N M Kaster of Trimble near Jacksonville observed his 81st birthday with a family gathering at his home Saturday evening. Present were Frances Clark Morence McCune Mra Kaster and Jesse Kaaler with A W Kaster unable to attend being in Missouri and sister Lydia Kittle also visiting. The Kaalers have lived in Trimble and Jacksonville for over two decades.

Trimble N. M. Kaster Jacksonville Frances Clark Mra Morence McCune Kaster Jeese Kaaler Philo A. W. Kaster Athens Miasouri Lydia Kittle Mra. Kaaler

Thomas Johnson Dies at 88 in Glouster Ohio

Thomas Johnson 88 died at his Republic Avenue home in Glouster after a stroke. Born in Merther Wales he immigrated in 1882 and settled in Glouster. Survived by his wife and five daughters, funeral Friday at 2 pm with burial in West Union Street Cemetery Athena.

Wales Ohio Glouster Thomas Johnson Republic Avenue Mr. Johnson Merther New Strattaville Glouster Lodge Knights of Pythias Lakewood M. &. Rogers Church of Christ West Union Street Athena

Semi annual draw received by Gilouster treasurer

GLOUSTER August 10 The county treasurer sent a semi annual funds draw to Mrs George Ocha as Gilouster treasurer totaling 4361 62 with deductions for election and compensation expenses and health costs leaving a net of 3536 25 The deductions were 268 88 335 87 and 221 62 respectively.

Glouster George Ocha Gilouster

LeFavor couple to receive music degrees at Ohio University

Harold and Carroll LeFavor will earn Bachelor of Music degrees from Ohio University Athens as summer session closes. Graduation exercises are scheduled for Friday morning.

Red town Reef Station feeds children daily meals

At the Glouster Red town Reef Station children of echoes age or younger receive a cooked meal daily except Sundays when milk is provided. Supplies are mostly donations enabling one daily meal. Mrs John McDonald runs cooking assisted by Mrs Russell Vore and Hespera, with Jack Harmon as janitor.

Glouster Redtown Reef John McDonald Russell Vore Hespera Jack Harmon

Schoolhouse Feeds Children Through Donations and Dances

Donations by Harvey Jenkins and many others fund meals for local children at the schoolhouse. A charity dance at the K of P Hall on Thursday will raise funds for food, with a Glouster orchestra providing music. Several local residents and guests are mentioned visiting or traveling, including families from Athens and Sycamore Ohio.

Harvey Jenkins Merle Wemmer Lesa Kittle John Antle Clarence White Charten Stratton Ralph Roward Henry Draper Pat. Curtis Edward Oskey Orville Boudinet Ruby Swindell Minnie Kelly Kate Thyne Chets Withem Joe Antle Jacksonville Valle Clark Bernard Clark Gwyn Mark Athens Cordelia Kane William Ibba Denver Gibbs Sycamore Ohio William Gibbe K. of P. Mall Lewis Staubusa Kate Staubua Misa Florae Davie T. M. Keirne Amenville George Safreed Catherine Zanesville Conoe Alice Powell Frances, Millfield Mae Swindell

Lawrence Chapel Plans Aug 21 Home-Coming Gathering

Lawrence Chapel Church announces a home-coming on Sunday August 21 featuring speakers including Reverend Brown of Guyaville. The article also lists local visits, school board meeting at Carthage Township, and community social events with residents from Athens Reedville Lott ridge and nearby towns.

Lottridge Lawrence Chapel Brown Guyavilie Orys Watkine Athens Herman Abart Little Hocking Long Bottom Ida Atherton Arthur Ruth Alfred Winnie Barnhill

Bailey Couple's New 10 Pound Son in Barberton

Mr and Mrs Roy Bailey of Barberton announce the birth of a 10 pound son born Friday The Baileys formerly resided in Hollister and the child is named Bernice Slisher Bailey.

Glouster Roy Bailey Bernice Slisher Barberton Hollister

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