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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1933

Page

2

Pomeroy Panthers Open Basketball Season With Tuppers Plains

Pomeroy Panthers shift from football to basketball preparing for Friday opener against Tuppers Plains. New coach W R Farnham must rebuild a squad to face Chillicothe Lancaster St Marys Ashland Ky Portsmouth and other SE Ohio opponents. Full 1933 34 schedule lists home and away games through March district and state tournaments.

Panthers Chillicothe Lancaster St. Marys Ashland Portsmouth Southeastern Ohio Athletic League Pomeroy Kentucky Tuppers Plains Chester Stewart Chesapeake Glouster Gallipolis Middleport Wellston Logan Lancaster &J. Marys Portamouth Hom Nelsonville Athens

Middleport Thanksgiving and visiting residents list

Middleport residents and visitors are noted during Thanksgiving with names and towns including Mrs John Orr of Wellington Pa visiting after her nephew Shirley Laver's death. Several Columbus Charleston Groveport and Akron guests are listed with relatives during the holiday period.

John Orr Wellington Shirley Laver Howard Booth Columbus Guy Thompson Harei Near Columbus Teresa Mackin Josephine Mary Lawrence Curtis Columbuse H L Curtis Lawrence Ohio State University Jose Ote Snd Athens Garber McLaupoin Jearbe

Are Wedded Friday Marriage of Miss Edith Morris and Mr Herman Lohse Is Announced

Miss Edith Morris of Darwin and Mr Herman Lohse of Middleport were married at the Church of Christ Friday evening at 6 30 o clock Rev F I Gardner officiated Their son Harold Lohse a student at Ohio State University attended from the Thanksgiving vacation The newlyweds are at home on South Sound Avenue.

Herman Lohse Middleport Edith Morris Darwin Church of Christ Parsonage F. I. Gardner Harold Lohse Ohio State University Jrs. Lohse South Sound Avenue

Middleport Couple Wed in Double Ring Ceremony

Frances E Kreager of Middleport and Clare G Sharkey Jr of Dayton married in a double ring rite at 3:30 Saturday. The couple, longtime Denison University graduates, will reside in Dayton after a brief wedding supper in Middleport.

Middleport Dennison University Clare G. Sharkey, Jr Dayton Frances E. Kreager F. C. Kreager Charleston W. Va Elaine van Allen Jay Colton Denison University Granville Chi Omega Sorority Sigma Chi Fraternity Sharkey Dayton Power and Light Company

Pomeroy Social Notes and Local Visits

The Woman's Auxiliary of Grace Episcopal Church meets Wednesday at Mrs. C. D. Reed's Mulberry Avenue home. Local and visiting residents, including Mrs. Sophia Fisher and family, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Lochary, plus Ohio students returning from Thanksgiving, are listed among the weekend movements and relatives visiting in Amesville Warren Columbus and Cincinnati.

Grace Episcopal Church C. D. Reed Mulberry Avenue A. W. Kuhns William Columbus Sophia Fisher Ohio State University Elizabeth Sauvage Harriet Ewing Mary Russell Martha Durst Bill McQuigg Tip) Dye George Angeletti Albert Franz Ohio University Edith Brown Amy Kings Norbert August Compton James Weed Fred Drew Albert Oates Agnes Reed Amy Geary Lillian Gloeckner Mary Elizabeth Chapman Phyllis Duerr D. Curtis Reed Lillian H. V. Carl Union Avenue George Heber Jones New York Eg. Ww. Downie Carl

Funeral attendees noted for John P Schaefer

Attendees listed for the December 4 funeral in Schaefer Blneral Pomeroy include A J Schaefer and family, Claude Wimmer of Youngstown, Anna Miller and two children, Frank Schaefer's family, Richardlee and James Temple of Columbus, Seph Schaefer's family, Elizabeth Gu yer of Cincinnati, George Koehler of Miamisburg, Milo, Frances Schnapp of Hamilton, and Jo- a fragmented list of mourners reflects the local notice.

Schaefer Pomeroy John P. Schaefer A. J. Schaefer Claude Wimmer Youngstown Anna Miller Frank Schaefer Richardlee James Temple Columbus Seph Schaefer Elizabeth Gu “Yer Cincinnati George Koehler Miamisburg Milo Frances Schnapp Hamilton

Ruth Thomas Weds Dan McNaughton in McArthur Ceremony

Ruth Virginia Thomas of Lincoln Street married Dan McNaughton of Pomeroy at the Church of Christ in McArthur. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev. C. W. Williams with the bride’s mother as attendant. The couple, both graduates and active in local schooling and work, honeymooned in Cincinnati and will live on Union Avenue in Pomeroy.

Middleport Ruth Virginia Thomas Lincoln Street Dan McNaughton Pomeroy Church of Christ McArthur C. W. Williams McNaughton H. E. Thomas Middleport High School Ohio Wesleyan University Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Meigs County Charles McNaughton Pomeroy High School

Daughters of America Reception at Tuppers Plains

Forest Rose Council No. 285 Daughters of America held a reception on November 30 honoring State Councilor Mary Hazel Floyd Junior Past State Councilor Martha Gerspacher District Deputy Elizabeth Darat and Deputy Lucille Beards A seasonal entertainment program featured songs scripture prayers plays readings and nickel drill contests followed by refreshments.

Tuppers Plains Forest Rose Council Daughters of America Mary Hazel Floyd Martha Gerespacher Elizabeth Darat Lucille Beards America Edna Howard Elizabeth Darst Lucille Beard

McElhenny Starts Job at Stucco Filling Station

Wayne McElhenny of Charleston began work at the Stucco filling station in Middleport this morning. He came to visit his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Dana Lambert, and to attend the Thanksgiving football game between Pomeroy and Middleport.

Middleport Wayne McElhenny McElhenny Charleston Dana Lambert Pomeroy

Child Fractures Arm After Fall in Middleport Home

Sally Eleanor Schaaf, fifteen months old, fell Friday at South Third Avenue home. Left arm fractured near the wrist. arm placed in splints. In Pomeroy, Cary Hywell caught a record sized coon weighing just over 36 pounds near the Pomeroy Harrisonville Road. its size limited hiding spots.

Middleport Sally Eleanor George Schaaf South Third Avenue Pomeroy Cary Hywell Pomeroy-Harrisonville Road

Thanksgiving social notices from Harmony area

Long Run Miss Dorothy Carsey and Naomi Love visited. Stanley Cooley traveled to Guysville with his sister Mrs. Goldie Konkoskia returning home. Families including the Cooleys Frosts Gates Bartlets and Bartletts hosted and visited relatives for Thanksgiving across Harmony Athens Clarks Chapel Sand Ridge and Alfred areas.

Dorothy Carsey Naomi Love Stanley Cooley Guysville Goldie Konkoskia Allie Frost Della Love Joy Jeannine Forest Guinn Robert Elmer Harmony Francis Bicknell Athens Elizabeth Cooley Naomi Harold Love James Gates al Bartlett Athena Victor Carpenter Clarks Chape Charles Sanborn Harvey Parmiter's Sand Ridge Mary Frost Messers Cash and Warren Bentz Alfred Clint Frost Imogene Bartlett Quince Carsey

Hay Stacks Burn on Snow Farm Near Clarks Chapel

Firelight lit the eastern sky as two alfalfa hay stacks on Snow Brothers farm at Clarks Chapel burned Sunday morning. Onlookers in Athens reported the flames near the Carpenter home. Cause unknown and only small insurance coverage noted.

Snow Brothers Clarks Chapel Athens Carpenter Home

Christmas Benefit Turkey Supper At Alexander Church

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Alexander Presbyterian Church hosts a turkey supper for church benefit on Friday evening December 15. Serving starts at 6 30 Velock.

Alexander Presbyterian Church

Nelsonville Community News Highlights Thanksgiving and Local Events

About 200 attended the Kimberly Union 3905 heeling at the I O O F Hall in Nelsonville with Percy Tetlow and G W Savage as speakers. The mine work dispute with Jack Hammas led to a Friday return to work while Thanksgiving scenes included family dinners and dances. several local marriages and visits noted among residents and nearby towns.

Kimberly I. O. O. F. Hall Nelsonville Percy Tetlow G. W. Savage B. C. Day George Griffin Bert Wood Sam Dishong Charles Kesterson Jack Hanmas Josephine Tolliver Pearl Ely Near Mineral Asa Pickett Dennis Pack Roland Starrs Gore Buck’ Hartman Mable C. Johnson George Ossman James Gasken Fred Guy Monnahan Powhatan Florence Anderson Benny Six Old Floodwood Patsy Davis Louie Guy Bailey Run Walter Huis Newport Carl Lauderback Jackie Zelma Pack Dora Joe Lock John Butler Garnet Hook Jimmie Pack Maggie Butler Billie Pickett Jimmie Lauderback Maxine Pickett Adrienne Weaver Alice Cooksey Lucille Hanning Weneva Pack Keneth Weaver Eldridge Hanning Jackie Lauderback Frank Wolfe Tom Barnhart Wolfe Barnhart Jacob Danko Harrison Robinette Columbus

Lottridge Class Thanksgiving Party at L H Allen Home

The Lottridge Young People's Class of the Lottridge A B Sunday School hosted a Thanksgiving party at the L H Allen home. The evening featured instrumental and vocal music and old fashioned games followed by refreshments. Attendees included Grace Goldsberry Shafer, Ruby and Audra Church, J B Allen, C E Woode, Earl Kincade family, Frank Lawrence family, A M McKinley family, Omah Gaston, Maurice Ackley, Charlies Jeffers, R L Sharp family, R M Allen family and L H Allen family.

Lottridge Lottridge A. B L. H. Allen Grace Goldsberry Miss Shafer Athens Ruby Audra Coolville J. B. Allen Akron C. E. Woode Dutch Ridge Earl Kincade Frank Lawrence A. M. McKinley Omah Gaston Maurice Charlies Ackley John Grace Jeffers R. L. Sharp R. M. Allen Ola Myrtle Daisy Murphy

Fichter to Speak to Athens County Teachers

J. W. Fichter, assistant state director of education, will address high school and elementary teachers of Athens County at Stewart High School on Wednesday night December 6 at 7 30. The meeting aims to discuss county education plans.

J. W. Fichter Athens County Stewart High School

Probe on Missouri Lynching Assigns Full Power

Gov Park grants Attorney General Roy McKittrick authority to lead a full inquiry into the St. Joseph lynching of 19 year old Lloyd Warner. The initial witness panel failed to identify any mob members.

St. Joseph, Mo Lloyd Warner Roy McKittrick Missouri Guy B. Park

Steamers Duffy and D T Lane tow coal down Kanawha River

River notes report steamers Duffy and D T Lane loaded with coal on Kanawha River yesterday. Duffy towed seven barges from Cedar Grove mines for Louisville while Lane carried 15 barges for Cincinnati. Ohio River Dredging Co seeks permit to build a coal tipple at Huntington foot of 20th Street. E V Rawn is president.

Gallipolis Duffy D. T. Lane Kanawha River Cedar Grove Louisville Lane Cincinnati Ohio River Dredging Company Huntington U. B. District Engineers 20Th Street E. V. Rawn

Newlywed Potts McNutt Showered by Local Family

Mr and Mrs Theodore Potts Evelyn McNutt were honored with a miscellaneous shower at Benton Potts home in Lower Plains. About seventy five guests from Luhrig Nelsonville Athens and The Plains attended and gifts were exchanged. A community group served luncheon.

Mrs Theodore Potts Chauncery Evelyn McNutt Potts Benton Potts Lower Plains Luhrig Nelsonville Athens The Plains

Utah to become last state to ratify Twenty First Amendment

Utah prepares for ratification of the Twenty First Amendment as 21 delegates meet to approve the measure and end prohibition nationwide. Utah will be the final state needed to bring liquor legality to all states, with the vote expected between 2 and 3 p.m. Eastern.

Salt Lake City Utah U.P Pennsylvania Ohio

Weather in Athens Portends Unseasonable Warmth This Week

Athens District sees mild Christmas weather with Monday morning at 46 degrees and a light mist. Last week's warmth peaked at 68 degrees midweek, while Thursday recorded a low of 26 degrees.

Athens

Sixteen Bulldogs Win Football A’s at Athens High

Sixteen gridders and manager Charles Hartman were awarded letters at Athens High School's football close. Recipients include Vaughn Droz John Boggs Paul Jones Fred Webb Louis Speiser Dick Whipple Lowell Henry Paul Tribe Howard Zarley Merritt Preston Hjalmar Olson Willard Smith Dave Brickles Merwin Mansfield Bill Whaley and Charles Coury. Coaches Pete McKinley and Claude Chrisman received honorary letters.

Charles Hartman Athens Vaughn Droz John Boggs Paul Jones Fred Webb Louis Speiser Dick Whipple Lowell Henry Paul Tribe Howard Zarley Merritt Preston Hjalmar Olson Willard Smith Dave Brickles Merwin Mansfield Bill Whaley Charles Coury Pete McKinley Claude Chrisman

Sheriff Sale and Public Bid Notices in Nelsonville and Glouster

Public notices announce a sheriffs sale of in Lot 1008 on Poplar Street Nelsonville Athens County for December 16 1933 with minimum bid set at two thirds of 6333 dollars and cash terms. Separate bids invited for 162 tons of steel rails by Nelsonville Public Service Director by December 18 1933 with bond or certified check. A public hearing by the Ohio Director of Highways in Glouster December 12 1933 on proposed abandonment of State Route No 73 involving parts of routes around Glouster Bridge and new location.

Sherife Ohio Athens County Fereien Bank Co H. Price Cora Price Athens Nelsonville Poplar Street Harpers Addition Coney Reese Bush Poplar Charles Stratton Wood « Williams Noticr As &A W. H. Bartob Public Service Columbus Director of Highways of Glouster Glouster Ridge W. Merrell Highways of

Rites Held For Margaret Green In Chauncey

Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 2 PM for Margaret Green 20 who was shot and killed on Thanksgiving Day in Doanville. The service from her parents home was led by Rev. Gilbert B. Courtney with a Chauncey quartet providing music. Burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery. Survivors include her parents three sisters Bertha Frances and Mrs Beulah Farms Doanville Chauncey and one brother Jesse Green Doanville. Margaret was a niece of Mrs. Frank Lands of Chauncey.

Chauncey Margaret Green Doanville John Green Gilbert B. Courtney Church of Christ Greenlawn Frances Beulah Farms Bertha Jesse Green Frank Lands Lands James Mullins George van Meter Eileen Lands Kenneth Lands

District Personals from Chauncey

Mr and Mrs Harry Moore and son Melvin of Lower Plains return from Dayton where they were Thanksgiving guests of son Darrell Moore family Mrs J R Dicken Logan visits Lower Plains W B Dicken and family Mrs James Gabriel Lower Plains and her brother in law and sister Albert Rink Athens spend Thanksgiving in Lancaster with W E Helrich and Williams of New England visit Chauncey Buckley family Chauncey residents Mrs Clarence Mullins and her young son ill with scarlet fever at their home on Ellis Avenue

Barbara Joachim Mary Margaret Healy Groveport Randolph Ward Charleston Gus Ward Pearl Street Middleport-Pomeroy T. A. May Columbus Sun‘les Gladys Lambert Hughes Jones Pomeroy Jenning Keffer Gauley Bridge D. B Martinger Charieaston W. B. Thomas Helene Georgia Garrett C. E. Erwin Caro Louise South Third Avenue Fred Schroath C. EB. Erwin Middleport Freddie Oscar Klein Lancaster W. E. Helrich Williams New England Thomas Buckley Chauncey Clarence Mullins Ellis Avenue

Thanksgiving visits and family gatherings in Chauncey and Athens

Deputy Sheriff Karl Gardner and Mrs Gardner and son Glenn Gardner visited Chauncey area households during Thanksgiving. Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs M J Gardner hosted relatives including Grace Myers Pauline Meyrs Tex Myers and Clarence Kaiser with Marion in Cleveland. George Adkins and Esther McKinney attended Clifford Kelly funeral in Athens with burial at West Union Street Cemetery.

Chauncey Karl Gardner George Adkins Esther McKinney Ahens Clifford Kelly West Union Street

McKinney Family Enjoy Thanksgiving in Point Pleasant

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Andrew McKinney and the MacKinney children Dorothy Esther Elaine Paul and Zelda with George Adkins spent Thanksgiving near Point Pleasant West Virginia. They shared a turkey dinner at the home of McKinney’s parents Mr and Mrs Charles Love.

Chauncey Andrew McKinney Dorothy Esther Elaine Paul Zelda MacKinney George Adkins Point Pleasant W. Va McKinney Charles Love

Princeton 1983 team features nine sons of gridiron greats

The 1983 Princeton football squad includes nine players who are sons of former Princeton football stars. Fathers named include Cap Wister A F King W W Roper E Holsapple Biffy Lea Rulon Miller and 8S N Pierson, highlighting a lineage trend in the roster.

Princeton Princeton Gridiron Cap Wister A. F. King W. W. Roper E. Holsapple Biffy Lea Rulon Miller N. Pierson

Chauncey Mines Report Idle Workaday in District

Dec 4 Chauncey district mines show nine active pits while Chauncey Mine No. 25 and Hocking are idle. Active listings include mines 267 28 24 68 15 49 Ohio 1 Poston 6 and Luhrig with work underway at others in the district.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine Hocking Ohio Poston Luhrig

Theisen Is Spe CHAUNCEry Monthly Meeting

Monthly program presented by pupils of the high school in the auditorium. Mrs Ruth and Miss Christine Porta teach and direct activities. Theisen Is Spe CHAUNCEry program will be Monday of the month with the athletic director and principal in attendance.

Chauncery Sen Save NE Ruth Christine Porta

Dover Alumni Association to Meet at High School Building

Eleanor Miniyd, president of the Dover Alumni Association, leads an important session on alumni business at the nine o clock meeting in the high school building tonight.

Dover Alumni Associa

Chauncey High Field Scrimmage Plans Highlight Alumni

Chauncey Dec 4 Alumni players including Glenn Gardner are listed for the Dover game as captain. The team will hold a scrimmage Wednesday at Chauncey High's local field per the coach.

Chauncey Glenn Gardner cey-Dover Chauncey High

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pomeroy Panthers Bristow Okla Jack Wisdom Harry. Pritchard Pritchard Wichita Kan Wisdom Frances FE. Kreager Bride of Saturday Pomeroy Personals Patrick Lochary Mrs. Lochary Amesville Vidathie Frances Ible Ruth Ible Warren Ruth Thomas Bride D. of A Tiny Girl Fichter Roosevelt U. S Havana Cuba Sumner Welles Warm Springs Ambassador Welles Kanawha Bulldogs Rites Doanville Shooting Toeastmaster Yetray Toastmaster Toaster Atone Deas Southern Ohio Electric Co Theisen Eleanor Miniyd Gardner Levy Dr. Edwards Olive Pleasant Dr. Edwards F. M. Edwards Stor
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