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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1937

Page

2

Rosser Family Reunion Held at Lancaster Fair Grounds

About 100 Rosser family members gathered at the Lancaster Fair Grounds for the annual reunion. Ed Rosser presided, with Edgar Rosser McArthur, Mrs. Sally Jergeinsmyer and Ethel Rosser serving as secretaries. Relatives came from Centralia Washington Logan W Va. Curtis Hansel aged five weeks was the youngest attendee and Robert Rosser was elected historian.

Nelsonville Rosser Lancaster Fair Grounds Ed Rosser Hiram Rosser Edgar Rosser McArthur James Rosser Sally Jorgeinsmyer Mary Rosser Archer Ethel Rosser R. A. Rosser Mathias Grove Route 31 Centralia Washington Logan W. Va Sally Jergeinsmyer Curtis Hansel Robert Rosser Cleveland Thomas Rosser

Gibson and son visit mother during Carolina trip

Delaware lawyer D. W. Gibson and Columbus attorney C. M. Gibson were Sunday guests of their mother Mrs. W. W. Gibson. Attorney Gibson traveled by motor for a excursion through the Carolinas toward the East Coast.

Nelsonville D. W. Gibson Delaware C. M. Gibson Columbus W. W. Gibson Gibson Carolinas

Pocahontas Benefit at Red Men's Hall Wednesday Night

The Degree of Pocahontas sponsors a regular benefit party at 8 o'clock in the Red Men's Hall to support its activities in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall

Scouts to Meet Nelsonville Troop 65 at M E Church

Troop 65 of the Boy Scouts will hold a meeting tonight at 7 o clock in the M E Church in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Troop 65 Boy Scouts M. E. Church

Nelsonville R D 2 News Notes Highlights Local Social Visits

Nelsonville R D 2 social notes record a string of weekend visits and trips. Families including Dicken Todd Sowers Rafferty Williamson and Moore share weekends in Logan Buckeye Lake Columbus Rutland Lake Alma and Amesville along with farm threshing visits and travel plans to Alabama.

New Geyser Discovered Under Yellowstone Lake In West Thumba

Yellowstone park naturalist Dr. Max C. Bauer reports a newly found geyser beneath Yellowstone Lake in the West Thumba area. The vent releases steam and emits hammering sounds, with water spouting about 60 feet high.

Yellowstone Park Max C. Bauer Yellowstone Lake West Thumba

Swift Notes Mars Two Moons Long Before Discovery

Jonathan Swift in Gulliver's Travels mentions Mars having two moons long before their actual discovery. The claim highlights early science fiction insight attributed to Swift and raises questions about the source text.

Jonathan Swift Gulliver’s Travels Mars

Nelsonville Considers Public Bond for New Swimming Pool

Nelsonville eyes a $55,000 pool project with a $20,000 bond vote at a September special election. The plan, approved by the City Board of Education, includes a bathhouse, lockers, lighting, filtration, and a public facility next to the new school athletic field. WPA would fund labor, while the sponsor covers materials and equipment, with board supervision and an entry fee for upkeep.

Nelsonville City Board of Education William Mills Board of Education WPA Te County

Phillips Camp reunion held at Ash Cave

Mr and Mrs C E Washburn and family attended the Phillips and Camp reunion at Ash Cave Sunday. Miss Higgins a member of a 12 piece accordion orchestra gave several accordion solos after the dinner in the program.

Nelsonville C. E. Washburn Helen Emma Gibson Forest Brandenburg Richard Gibson Roy Washburn Wooster Ray Jean Higgins Wadsworth Phillips Ash Cave Higgins

Visit In Buchtel Details Mrs Traubert Family

Mrs Frank Traubert and children Mary Ellen Margaret Ann Betty and John visit Mrs Traubert mother Mrs Hugh King and sister Mary King at Buchtel. Mrs Margaret Duffy and William King of Wellston visited Mrs Hugh King on Saturday.

Buchtel Buchtel Frank Traubert Mary Ellen Margaret Ann Betty John Traubert Hugh King Mary King Buchtel Margaret Duffy William King Wellston

Choir Rehearsal Tonight at Nelsonville Church

The Church of Christ choir will rehearse tonight at 7 o clock at the church in Nelsonville. Isinglass is made from the air bladder of the sturgeon.

Nelsonville Church of Christ Choir

Gravitation Expert and a List of Terms

A fragmented OCR page lists items from 1.6 to 59 with definitions and clues. Entries include scientific terms like gravitation, physical actions like to lift, and varied words such as window, marry, sun god, money, monster, bronze, basalt and many others, interspersed with numbers and partial phrases.

Glouster Social and Brief Personal Notes

Miss Gloria Davis of Athens has been the guest of Miss Alice Thomas since Friday. Miss Davis returned to her home Tuesday. Miss Mary Gibson returned to her home in Athens Sunday evening after spending the weekend with Miss Lois Balderson. Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Jonas of Massillon spent the weekend with Mrs. Sarah Jonas. On Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Jonas, Mrs. Sarah Jonas, and Mrs. Grace Ochs visited Columbus and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fergison. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Balderson Jr. returned to Canton Monday after a visit with their parents over the weekend. Miss Selma Jonas of Columbus is recuperating at the home of her parents in this city after a tonsil operation performed Saturday. Miss Jonas is a student nurse at White Cross Hospital. Mrs. Lloyd White of Athens was guest of Misses Margaret and Katherine Crawford Saturday and Sunday.

Nelsonville R. D Frank Dicken Logan Robert Todd Virgil Todd Union Furnace Sylvia Todd Thomas Sowers James Kennard New Plymouth Jimmie Sowers Buckeye Lake D. L. Wallace Nelsonville John Rafferty Columbus Warren Sowers Betty Rutland N. M. Williamson Margaret Alice Lewis Hutchinson Betty Sowers Hicksville Ohio Fort Wayne Ind Alabama Lydia Prose Lake Alma Lou Coakley Russell Wickliff Kirkersville Wilbur Balderson Canton Selma Jonas William Jonas Jonas White Cross Hospital Lloyd White Athens Margaret Katherine Crawford

N T Club Plans Annual Outing at Marietta

Mrs Charles Hinton hosted the N T Club on Friday night with a social hour and readings by Mrs Harry Vaughn Mrs Wm Johnson and Mrs N Maxwell Prizes were awarded to Mrs Herman Jackius and Mrs Vaughn Eleven members attended Ill member Mrs Emma Hefkin was hospitalized for further treatment Lunch was served by Mrs Hinton During the weekend Mr and Mrs Vern Lamborn hosted guests Miss La Vern Columbus Miss Anna Orndoff and Miss Ruth Vickers Vincent Others joined for a day trip to the Lamborn cottage on the Muskingum River

Charles Hinton N. T Marietta Harry Vaughn Wm. Johnson N. Maxwell Herman Jackius Vaughn Emma Hefkin Lamborn Muskingum River

Nelsonville Personal and Social Mention

Miss Frances Scott spends two weeks at Camp Syghar near Mt. Vernon. Margaret and Lillian Riddle of Akron visit Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kelch. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jones of Cedar Rapids Iowa visit here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Thomas of Columbus spend the weekend with his parents. The Pattons and two children visit Mrs. Patton's mother in Logan W Va. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Finley and two children from Dayton visit the former's mother Mrs. Effie Lamborn. Miss Mary Sharp of Ohio State University visits her parents in Columbus. Miss Phebe Fitzer returns home to Sandusky after ten days with sisters. Leo White and Mrs. Harve Sayers accompany her and stay at Lake Erie cottage. Ray Sayers of Columbus visits his parents. Immogene and Shirley Sayers accompany him home. Miss Ray Jean Higgins of Wadsworth is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E Washburn. Ralph Ceope returns to New Philadelphia after Ceope reunion. John Johnson accompanies him home.

Frances Scott Camp Syghar Mt. Vernon Margaret Lillian Riddle Akron Henry Kelch C. M. Jones Cedar Rapids Iowa Gerald Thomas Columbus Sam Thomas Raymond Patton Logan W. Va Leo White Harve Sayers E. Washburn Ralph Ceope New Philadelphia Ceope John Johnson

Ceope Reunion Held At Rising Park

Nelsonville report details the Ceope family reunion at Rising Park Lancaster with noon dinner, afternoon games and evening supper. Attendees include George Ceope James Ceope Patton Johnson Johnson Eyre Bowers Tignor and other Ceope relatives from Nelsonville Columbus New Philadelphia Zanesville Logan and Longstreth.

Ceope Rising Park Nelsonville Lancaster

Enjoy Day in Camp In Meigs County

Scoutmaster Blower and Committee Chairman Bingman gave Troop 71 a taste of Boy Scout camp life at Chester. Rainy weather did not dampen spirits as the group toured a modern camp and met Roy Dupler of Athens before planning a trip to Camp Dupler in late August.

Glouster Camp Kinshata Blower Bingman Chester Roy Dupler Athens Gail Bingman Delbert Clark Billy Cobb Calvin Davis Reese Davis Florence Delconbino Wendell Dunlevy Earl Exwistenkemper Bob Emerick Foster Harry Jimmie Rinehart Robert Skinner Bobby Weymeuller Mr. Blower Mr. Bingman Camp Dupler

Outing Arranged for Glouster Boy Scouts

Glouster troop leaders Buckley Kessler Colbert and White met to finalize a four day outing for Boy Scouts of Troop No 73 starting August 15. Two adults per day will attend and Father Kessler will hold a Field Mass one morning at camp.

Glouster Dr. Buckley Kessler Lawrence Colbert Ray White Father Kessler John Roback Holy Cross Church American Legion Sikorski

Funeral Attendees For John Mc Gonagle In Junction City

Funeral services for John Mc Gonagle were held at St. Patrick’s Church Junction City Saturday morning. Attending were Mr and Mrs Tom Noon Mrs Kate Bartels Mrs Josephine Witzel Miss Josephine Headfeldt the McCann sisters Mary and Nelle of Jacksonville and many others including Mr and Mrs John Bartels Mr and Mrs Dave Powers and son Richard Mr and Mrs Carl M Pico Mr and Mrs John Clark Jr and Mrs John Clark Sr Martin Murphy Albert Stalter and Roland Hoffman who visited the Mc Gonagle home Friday night.

Glouster John McGonagle St. Patrick’s Church Junction City Tom Noon Kate Bartels Josephine Witzel Josephine Headfeldt Mary and Nelle McCann Jacksonville John Bartels Dave Powers Richard Carl M. Pico John Clark

Moose Hall to Host Chicken Dinner for Local 1 Aug 14

The Ladies Auxiliary of the U M W of A Local No 1 will serve a chicken dinner for the public Saturday, August 14, at the Moose Hall from 4 to 7 pm. A special meeting will be held Thursday night, Aug 12 at the Moose Hall with a large attendance urged.

Glouster Moose Hall

Spencer Held to Grand Jury on Bond in Reckless Driving

William Spencer of Carbon Hill was bound over to the grand jury on a $100 bond after pleading not guilty at arraignment in Glouster court. The charge stems from a car collision on Mason City Hill Sunday night. Four others faced intoxication charges in mayor S. G. Holland’s court, with Clem Kepler pleading guilty and fined $10 plus costs. Kepler, Roy Blitcher, and Robert Herrold of Nelsonville also paid $10 and costs each.

Nelsonville William Spencer Carbon Hill Frank Seiler Glouster S. G. Holland Mason City Hill Clem Keplar Keplar Roy Blrtcher Robert Herrold

Jared Barber Guest Of Honor at Party

NELSONVILLE The children gathered at Jared Barber s home with baskets for a 6 o clock dinner in his honor. The birthday celebration featured two cakes and pink and white table decor. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jared Barber Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Barber Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barber Mr. and Mrs. James Cooper Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sayers Mr. and Mrs. Selby Barber and Leslie Barber.

Jared Barber Nelsonville Clifford Barber Albert Barber James Coope Roy Sayers Selby Barber Leslie Barber Barber

Edward Noon Joins NY Central Railroad Police

Edward Noon, newly appointed to the New York Central Railroad police in Columbus, arrived Sunday evening and stayed through Monday as a guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Noon.

Glouster Edward Noon New York Central Railroad Columbus Tom Noon

Small Boy Injured In Auto Collision

Larry Seiler two year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Seiler sustained head injuries in a collision on the Mason City Hill near Nelsonville Sunday evening. The Seilers were in a car with Mr William Spencer of Carbon Hill. Larry received severe cuts inside the mouth and on the head with several teeth loosened. Mrs Seiler and Mr Seiler suffered bruises. The Seilers were on their way to Columbus after visiting relatives here and were unable to continue the trip, returning home. Mrs Seiler and Larry remained in town for the week while Mr Seiler left for Columbus.

Glouster Larry Frank Seiler Mason City Nelsonville William Spencer Carbon Hill Harry Mr. Seiler Columbus

Gee Makes Good for Syracuse in International League

Johnny Gee, star pitcher and basketball player, fresh from University of Michigan graduation this year, joins Syracuse in the International League to boost the club’s mound and court presence.

Syracuse Johnny Gee University of Michigan

Softball League Tonight Features Local Matchups

Nelsonville softball games erupt tonight with Buchtel facing Phi Club at City Playground. Church of Christ travels to Carbon Hill while Retail Clerks visit Longstreth. Church members must arrive 5:30 at City Playground then depart for Carbon Hill.

Nelsonville Buchtel Phi Club City Playground Church of Christ Carbon Hill Longstreth

Esther Class to Meet Nelsonville at Church Thursday

The Esther Class of the Church of Christ will hold an all day meeting at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville on Thursday. Members are asked to bring a covered dish or a silver offering.

Nelsonville Esther Church of Christ

Plans Set for O E S Past Matrons Picnic in Marietta

Plans are under way for a large gathering of Past Matrons and Patrons of District No 25 O E S at their annual picnic to be held Sunday September 12 at the Marietta Masonic Park.

Marietta Nelsonville Marietta Masonic Park

Young Bryan Escapes Serious Injury After Auto Collision

Jacksonville brief reports Duane Bryan, son of Mr. and Mrs. G C Bryan, was struck by an automobile driven by Warnie Talbert but sustained only bruises to the head face arms and legs. The Bryans of Lancaster visited last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. William Bryan.

Jacksonville Duane Bryan G. C. Bryan Warnie Talbert William Bryan Lancaster

Jago Divorce Case Notified in Athens County Court

Elsie B. Jago files amended petition for divorce and name restoration against John J. Jago. Cause No. 16679 in Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio. Appearance required on or after September 9, 1937. attorney Hugh Hughes represents plaintiff.

John J. Jago Hall Avenue Perth Amboy New Jersey Elsie B. Jago Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio

Sawyers to Meet Jacksonville Family Reunion

The Sawyer family annual reunion will be held August 15 at D. M. Sawyer's home in Jacksonville. All relatives and friends are urged to attend. A basket dinner will be featured at the noon hour.

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Rossers Oakley and Oakley Pancy Val Pormerly C. H. Bartlett South Carolina Bes George Ceope James Ceope James Patton Jack Edwin Johnson Eddie Johnson Junior Ray Ceope Edwin Jesse Eyre Zeta Bowers Betty Tignor Blaine Ceope Watson Ceope Meigs County Boy Scouts of Troop 73 Jacquard Spencer Vic Claire Trevor Michael Whalen Ong Small Boy Jacksonville Briefs M. Dpd Hughes Preston East Side Public Square Colonial LT Colonial North Court Herb Parker
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