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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1933

Page

3

Circle of Ruth Meets Plans For Christmas At Meeting

In Nelsonville on December 5 twenty five members and two guests attended the Circle of Ruth at the Presbyterian Church parlors. A 6 o'clock dinner adorned the long table with Christmas decorations. Irene McDowell led devotions and Mrs. Albert Barber presented the Year Book of Prayer. Mrs. Burgess and Mrs. Knight gave papers on Mormonism and Syria. Plans were discussed for Christmas outreach.

Nelsonvillee T. J. Illes Martha Sheppard Circle of Ruth Presbyterian Church Irene McDowell Albert Barber Syria Arthur Burgess James Knight

Summer Big Brothers camp to recruit over forty volunteers

A local program invites more than 40 men to join a summer Big Brothers camp, promising large participation and ample space for volunteers. The effort emphasizes community involvement and mentorship opportunities during the camp period.

Nelsonville approves CWA Project to beautify canal basin

The Nelsonville council adopted an emergency resolution backing Project No. 1, Federal A-205 to create local employment, beautify the old Canal Basin, and improve the city. A special committee will carry the measure to Columbus for Department of Public Works approval.

Wille Harry Kelly Columbus CWA Nelsonville Old Canal Basin Department of Public Works Ralph Henry Edwin Johnson Joe Barrows W. T. Hilleary Steve Holland

Two Taken to County Jail After Series of Fowl Thefts

GLOUSTER Dec 5 Robert Lunsford of Oakdale Pike and his nephew Raymond Taylor of Columbus were jailed to serve a $25 fine plus costs in Justice William Ellis court. Lunsford admitted dog theft but denied chicken theft. two days later both men confessed to stealing five rabbits two ducks and two bantams from Free North and Harry Mayle.

G. H. Love Raymond Taylor Harry Mayle

Stop Getting Up Nights With Juniper Ol and Buchu

Advertisement for a bladder cleansing product named Bukets containing Juniper oil and Buchu leaves. Claims to purge impurities and acids causing irritation and frequent urination. Encourages purchasing 15¢ box from drug stores and a money-back promise after four days if relief is not achieved. Cline's Pharmacy Ady.

Cline's Pharmacy Ady

Alfred Mecum Weds Gertrude Alexander in Wellsburg

Alfred Mecum and Miss Gertrude Alexander were married at the M E Parsonage Wellsburg West Virginia last Friday Rev Billingsly officiating The groom’s sister Grace Mecum was maid of honor Everett Stires was best man The ceremony used the bride’s mother ring Dinner followed at Ralph Alexander home The couple later toured to Washington DC and New York City and are staying with the groom’s mother Mrs Eliza Mecum

Glouster Alfred Mecum Gertrude Alexander M. E. Parsonage Wellsburg W. Va Billingsly Grace Mecum Everett Stires Ralph Alexander Catherine John Mecum Washington, D. C New York City Eliza Mecum

Local Interests North of Athens Highlight Thanksgiving Visits

Glouster residents Mrs. Don Burt and her son Jimmie return home from Athens after visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Carey come back from Columbus where they spent Thanksgiving with Meshick Cavey and family. John Richards visits Wheeling with Lloyd Richards family. Dan Kovach and Andrew Molnar travel to Columbus to see Amos and Andy. Beshara family returns from Massillon. Phil Lloyd and David Richards spend Thanksgiving with P. B. Sidders family in Athens. Mrs. Robert Rush and her two children stay with Pearl Orndorf family near Mollister.

Don Burt Jimmie Athens Wapakoneta G. W. Carey Columbus Meshick Cavey John Richards Wheeling W. Va Lloyd Richards Dan Kovach Andrew Molnar Amos Andy Keith Palace M. Beshara Massillon Phil Lloyd David Richards P. B. Sidders Robert Rush Bobby Jackie Pearl Orndorf Mollister

Tetlow to speak on the NRA at Local 648 meeting

Percy Tetlow of Columbus district president of the United Mine Workers of America will address Local Union 648 on the NRA at a regular meeting Saturday afternoon at the Greens Run schoolhouse starting at 1 o'clock. The union comprises miners at Mine 255.

Glouster Percy Tetlow Columbus United Mine Workers of America NRA Union 648 Greens Run

Christmas Eve Entertainment Planned by Plains Church

The Young People's Society of The Plains Church of God in Chauncey plans a four act Christmas program to be held at the church on Christmas Eve.

Chauncey Young People’s Society of the Plains Church of God

Valley Lodge to Elect Officers at Castle Hall Meeting

Nelsonville dispatch says Valley Lodge No. 169 Knights of Pythias will elect officers for the coming term at Castle Hall on Wednesday night December 6.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Castle Hall

Pride heads to Columbus for Ohio Dental meeting

Dr. C A Pride traveled from Glouster to Columbus Monday night for the Ohio State Dental Association annual session and plans to return home Wednesday evening. In Glouster a Hollister Road collision led Eldon McGee to file charges against Walter Patterson who agreed to pay for damages after appearing before Justice Ellis.

Glouster Dr. C. A. Pride Columbus Ohio State Dental Association Hollister Road Walter Patterson Eldon McGee Patterson William Bllis

Minstrel Monarch Coming to Nelsonville December

With director John Hutchins arriving Sunday preparations began for the Rogers Minstrel Monarch show on December 14 and 15 under American Legion sponsorship. Rehearsals proceed daily at the Legion Building as principals and groups are organized.

Nelsonville John Hutchins American Legion

Scout Cabin Drive Planned by Athens Kiwanis Club

The Athens Kiwanis Club leads a campaign to build a Boy Scout cabin on land donated for ten years by Frank J. Beasley south of Richland Avenue. Scout commissioner Roy L. Dupler cites winter shelter and weekend trips as reasons, noting current facilities are 40 miles away at Muskingum River camp. A Big Brother plan will fund dues and equipment through yearly odd jobs, teaching thrift to earn membership and uniforms.

Athens Kiwanis Club Boy Scouts of City Richland Avenue Frank J. Beasley Roy L. Dupler Dupler Muskingum River

Pythian Sisters Hold Roll Call Night In Nelsonville

Regular meeting of the Pythian Sisters will be held at the hall Thursday night at 7 o clock. Roll Call night features a jitney sale with each member gifting and buying a jitney item to fund the treasury. Mrs. Bertha Evans, Katherine Warehime, and Mrs. Emma Gibson direct. The group will present two plays Bill's Wife and The Telegram followed by a potluck lunch.

Pythian Sisters Bertha Evans Katherine Warehime Emma Gibson Bill

Filley Manslaughter Hearing Delayed In Deanville Shooting

The preliminary hearing for Esther Filley of Nelsonville on manslaughter charges in the Deanville fatal shooting of Margaret Green was postponed from 10 AM to 7 PM today at the request of the defense.

Nelsonville Esther Filley Margaret Green Deanville J. W. Hickman

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