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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1935

Page

8

Christmas Plans At Toreh Church And Community

Committees are appointed for a community Christmas service and tree at the M. E. Church on Christmas Sunday December 22 at 7 30. Churches nearby are invited to join in the fair with a chorus of carols and a play The Christmas Shadow directed by Kenneth Gillilan with music by Clyde H Beott.

M. E Kenneth Gillilan Clyde H. Beott H. A. Dewees Clifford Dixon Dorothy Ruussell Barrows Home Parrows Clyde Beatt Ed and Roses Daugherty James Criss Pataskala G. P. Russell Ireland Aid Society Hornsby Eva Shields Ida Athens G. C. Jones Mary Hitchcock F.C. Fry McArthur David Helena Gillilan Ohio University Freda Glendale Ada Hamilton Eugene Scott Greenwood W. Va C. J. Sturm Ritz G. W. Dewees Ed Drain R. D Raymond Bernice Woodburn Vincent Carl Kincade Frost Allen Bean Carlos

Rutland Brief News Notes

Rutland residents gather for Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Earl King with many relatives visiting from Columbus Amenville and Sidney. Anniversary celebrations mark multiple King and related families as the Rutland Athletic Association hosts a Thanksgiving dance at the gym.

Rutland Earl King Mary King Carrie Camp Columbus Sylvester King Glenn King Amenville Mary Stiles Jon Don Parl King Rand Carl Reeves Cheenup Carl Rutherford Beckley W. Va Mra Bertha Rutherford Paul Winn Dre Hart Lyons Middleport George Collins Sidney C. O Chapman Wilkeshire Rutland Athletic Association Wemeday Mre Harry Grose Akron Fret Winn Revert Keon Mere Ernest Harrison William Stivere Athens Ebert Johnson Floyd Harrison End Mere Kermit Brown Ak Fun

Thanksgiving Guests Across Township Honor Local Families

Thanksgiving was celebrated by numerous area families across the township. Mr. and Mrs. Eidow, Mr. and Mrs. Gaul, and relatives of Frank Gaul hosted gatherings with extended kin including the Vangieter and Kimes families. Local trustees met in a white session at the Tyawn Mall to discuss community matters.

Chester Eidow Orville Gaul Macicn Ure Frank Gaul James Vangieter Leaise Kimes Exter Township Tyawn Dana Swartz Andre Meredith Paul We East ‘Averpool Alma Évere Davis Vern Cle Erma Reed Jugnah Cleian Tippy Oxbern George Loveh Bi Pomeroy Ernest Brown Parkreburg Frank Her Dughter Guy Summerfield Bash Knight Howard Knight

Harrisonville News Notes

Harrisonville notes list local visits and family gatherings during Thanksgiving week. Names include John Smith Columbus, Ray Alkire, ER V Atkins family, Stella Dieh, D L Reisinger Gallipolis, John Paynter Butler, W A Dye, Henry Mayhugh funeral at Harrisonville Methodist Church, Burlingham Cemetery burial, R S S Blackwood Chilliothe, Mira Ruby Diehl Athens, BR A Dienl family, Eva Day and Eva and Lorene Wilson Columbus, H H Pickering Lancaster return, Roy Wiseman Columbus, Alfred M Greenler family Columbus, Fannie Plummer Parkersburg, Howard Turner Akron, and a home sanitation class taught by Misa Dalton RN of Johns Hopkins.

Harrisonville John Smith Columbus Tom Smith Ray Alkire ER. V. Atkins Eon V. I. Atking Stella Dieh D. L. Reisinger Gallipolis John Paynter Butler Ohio W. A. Dye Henry Mayhugh Burlingham R. S&s Lancaster Roy Wiseman Alfred M. Greenler Fannie Plummer Parkersburg Howard Turner Akron Misa Dalton R.N John Hopkins Hospital

Carbondale Notes Guests and Visits Across Town

Carbondale residents hosted and visited relatives during the weekend with several travel parties from Columbus Akron Detroit and Toledo. Five candidates joined the Pythian Sisters Order and a scarlet fever quarantine was lifted as Richard Williams improves.

Carbondale Alfred Ernshaw Gertie Evans Columbus Joseph Cox Denver White Trimbte James Stanley Akron M. Stanley Pythian Sisters Order Ruth Risley Helen Chesser Ada McLeod Virgene Carlin Ruth Lowry Emerson Holland Kathleen Toledo George Carlin Sara Webb Anna Howson Athens Ralph Williams Richard Delbert Barber Mildred Barber George Barber Charles Cox Detroit Anna Cox Chester Lowry Marve Brooks Guy Adams York

Stamp trade nets Seattle man a house and lot

Seattle resident B. C. Berger swapped an 1868 Canadian issue postage stamp valued at 500 dollars for a small house and lot, exchanging the property for the rare stamp.

Seattle Wash B. C. Berger

Push Cart Industry Grows In Gallipolis Hard Times

In Gallipolis about 30 men operate two wheeled push carts to haul rubbish to the city dump. They service regular customers, set their own prices from 15 to 40 cents, and also take on odd jobs like cleaning basements and yard work. The number of carts has risen as unemployment climbs, with several local push cart operators named as familiar downtown figures.

Gallipolis Cedar St James McNealey John Johnson Ross Siders George Siders Jim Nell Robert Manns Dude Cox John Cox Chiia Collins Leo Hill Hibert Hill Austin Hill Fred Hitt William Briggs Rube Rose Jesse White

Bridge Tea Honors Contest Winners at Trimble Home

Mrs Connie Trimble hosted a bridge tea Friday with three tables in play. First prize went to Mrs Lucile Joseph, second to Mrs Elsie Underwood. Attendees included Miss Mildred Kinsell and many local residents. Istanbul dispatch notes: floods kill ten and injure 140 in Scala Vuova district near Smyrna. Washington report urges expanding treaty navy personnel to man the full war fleet under Admiral William D Llanhy.

Trimble Connie Brown Lucile Joseph Elsie Underwood Mildred Kinsell Mansfield Ann Wilson Georgia Sayre Esta Haskina Hester McCune Marie Antle Helen Earich Grace Shipley Maxine Heiser Irene Koons Washington Wiliam D. Llanhy Bureau of Navigation

Homer Township Farmers Institute Set For Two Days

Homer Township hosts a two day Farmers Institute at Mountville high school with two state speakers and additional attractions. Mountville schools run the closing program Saturday night with no minstrel. Housewives eligible for quilt prizes include oldest quilt in best condition and best quilt on exhibition.

Glouster Homer Township

Glouster Parent-Teacher Association to Meet Wednesday

The Glouster Parent-Teacher Association will convene Wednesday at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Primary departments will present a Christmas program and refreshments will be served.

Glouster Glouster Parent-Teacher Association

Missionary Group Discusses Indians and miners in region

The Shelton Missionary Society met at Mrs. Kasler's home with readings and discussions on work among Indians, negroes, and miners in the Pennsylvania coal regions. Mrs. Kioh led devotionals. next meeting set for December 18 at Mrs. Kioh's home led by Mrs. Rainey.

Trimble Shelton Missionary Society

Gore Brief News Notes from the Area

Local notes report multiple residents visiting relatives in Logan Shawnee and Columbus over Thanksgiving and church attendance. A group spread Thanksgiving fruit to the aged and sick. Separate lines note historical trade union decline 1920–1929 and a science fact about heat needed to raise water temperature compared with hydrogen.

Dora Smith 76 dies in Toledo after Hollister years

Mrs. Dora Smith aged 76 former Hollister resident died Friday afternoon at the home of her son in Toledo. Funeral services were Sunday at the Hollister A B Church. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. John Schnur Toledo three sons Norman John Thomas a brother George Price Mansfield and two sisters Mrs. Anna Stewart Columbus Mrs. Martha Lovett Columbus and a half sister in Columbus.

Gore Frank Summers Vera Eckhart Logan Robert Waldo Terrel Athens W. E. Terrel Chester Jr. Hicks Eugene Summers Shawnee Gladys Procter Jack A. BD. Summers Stanley Starr Charlies M. B Kenneth Hicks Jesse Hicks O. V. Mohler Orville B. J. Mohler Lucile Annabelle Alltop Ralph Rush Levi Reed Brenan Rd Betty Summers Dorotha Nay Columbus Creed Kathryn Terrell Frank Donaldson Albert Mann Jesse Hite Phyllis Paul Tom Hite James Hood Nash Young Crooksville Ohio Glouster Dora Smith Hollister John Schnur Toledo Hollister A. B F. G. Boroff Glouster M. BE

Christmas Party Tonight for Orpha Class at DeLong Home

The Orpha Class of the M. E. Church will host its annual Christmas party at tonight's December meeting at Mrs. Dorothy DeLong's Madison Street home. Members should bring a 10 cent gift. A noted physician urges children receive their first smallpox vaccination before their first birthday.

Glouster Orpah M. E. Church Dorothy DeLong Madison St

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

Common Pleas Court case No 15740 orders a public auction at the Athens County Court House on December 4 1935 at 1 30 PM for 15 70 acres in Farm Lot 59 with specific parcel exceptions and a two thirds minimum bid of 0.66 the appraised value of 1 00. The sale is conducted by Sheriff Charles Stratton with Woolley and Rowland as attorneys.

Sheripe Common Pleas State of Ohio Athens County Joan F. Zariey Elizabeth Zarley Alva Hanning Athens Ohio Mange Ohio University Mechanicsburg Mechaniceburg Anayyne Fred G. Odorn Richland Avenue Charles Stratton Woolley & Rowland Attorneys Sherife Real Common Pleas the Security Savings Bank Co

Appointment of Administrator de bonis non in Ohio estate

A. B. Wells of Athens Ohio has been appointed Administrator de bonis non of the estate of Evaline Marie Calvert deceased in Athens County. Dated November 18 1935 by Probate Judge 8 M Johnson.

A. B. Wells Athens Ohio Evaline Marie Calvert Athens County M. Johnson Said County

Assignee's Notice for Ida Batnum Batnum's Grill

Legal notice states Harry A. Mettler of Nelsonville Ohio is assignee for Ida Batnum doing business as Batnum's Grill in Athens County Ohio. Election notice for Athens County Agricultural Society board members sets date December 1 and time 12 30 to 2 30 p m at Courthouse basement with secretary W Slaughter.

Ida Batnum Batnum’s Grill Athens County Ohio Athens County Agricultural Society Board of Directors

Honor Daughter TRIMBLE Birthday Party

Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Gooding entertained guests at their Trimble home Sunday for daughter Joanne’s fifth birthday. A green and white theme graced a large cake and decorations as Joanne received many gifts from attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Karl Johnson Betty Johnson Dennis Addington Mrs. Oliver Steinmetz and daughter Maxine McConnelsville Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Rogers Gloucester Charles Orme Mrs. Leona Nicholas and children Irma Jean and Billy Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Pettit and son Rusten and Mrs. Robert Miller and daughter Rae.

Trimble L. R. Gooding Joanne Karl Johnson Betty Johnson Dennis Addington Oliver Steinmetz Maxine, McConnelsville Emmet Rogers

Glouster Retail Clerks Union 908 Meets Wednesday

The Glouster Retail Clerks Union 908 will gather at Odd Fellows Hall Wednesday at 7 30 in the evening. After the business session a bridge game will be played and refreshments served.

Glouster — Retail Clerks’ Union 908 Odd Fellows Halil

John Marshall Young, Pioneer Tin Can Inventor, Dies

New York obituary notes the death of 63 year old John Marshall Young, a pioneer tin can manufacturer and inventor of the first vacuum can, who died after a two week illness on Sunday.

New York John Marshall Young

Sheriff’s Sale in Partition in Athens County Ohio

The Sheriff of Athens County Ohio will on January 6 1936 at 1 p.m. at the courthouse door in Athens offer four real estate tracts in Athens Township. The parcels include coal and mineral rights and are appraised at $1550 with sale to the parties or by order of the Common Pleas Court. Cash terms required.

Death of Mrs Blanche Garnes Mayle near Cutler

Mrs Blanche Garnes Mayle 43 wife of Dewey Mayle died suddenly of an acute heart attack at her home southwest of Cutler. A Columbus native she lived in Washington County with her husband for three years. She leaves a sister Mrs Grace Dickinson of Columbus and other relatives. Funeral services were held at Mt Liberty Church near Cutler Monday at 1 pm with intermentMt Liberty Cemetery.

Marietta Blanche Garnés Mayle Dewey Mayle Cutler Mayle Columbus Washington County Grace Dickinson Mt. Liberty Church Mt. Liberty

PTA Meeting in Jacksonville Tonight at Grade School

The Jacksonville Parent-Teacher Association will meet at 7 o’clock tonight in the grade school building. A program will be presented by children from the grade schools. Remains of Sarkel, capital of the Khazars, a civilized Don region tribe, were discovered in 1934.

PTA Jacksonville Jacksonville Parent-Teacher Association Sarkel Don Asia

Sheriff to Sell Athens County Real Estate Under Mortgage Foreclosure

The sheriff will offer for sale at the Athens Court door on Monday December 30 1935 at 1 30 PM the real estate described as Lot No 10 in M Moore s subdivision Farm Lot 61 Athens Township bound by detailed measurements. The property appraised at 3 00 and available only for cash.

Pearl W. Helwig Athens Ohio M. Moore H. Moore Susan Roach Athens County E. H. Moore P. T. Bush Richland Avenue Charles Stratton L. G. Worstell

Athens Rural School District Seeks Contractors for Brick Building

The Athens Township Rural School District in Athens County Ohio invites sealed proposals for a brick school building. Bids due by 12 noon December 10 1935, opening the same day. Plans by William Mills, deposits for plans 10 dollars, bids held to conditions of the Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works.

PWA No Board of Education of Athens Mechanicsburg Athens Township Athens County Ohio R. D. No.7 Board of Education William Mills G. R. Shafer KR D Citizens Seacees Bank Nelsonville Fede Emerged Public Arks Board of Ucation Athens Township Rural Schools District Board of Ucation Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works PWA H. BR. Jacoby

Athens County education building project bids opened 1935

The Board of Education of Athens Village invites sealed bids for electrical plumbing heating and mechanical work for a gymnasium and school building. Bids require bonds and deposits and must be submitted by 12 noon on an unspecified date in 1935. Bidders must meet specifications and are to inspect plans at the board offices in Athens.

Iswiltel Village Athens Tio Gymnasium Accoraett Liam Mills James D Ohio Toe Plana Iteet William Tral Bank Buchtes de Vent Bank Athens County Fa Periss W. J. Wright James Tolliver

Notice to Contractors for Nelsonville Rural School build

Sealed proposals are invited by the Board of Education of the Nelsonville Rural School District Ohio for erecting a brick school building per architect William Mills plans. Bids due December 18 1835 at 2 p m local time. Separate bids for electrical plumbing heating and ventilation.

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