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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1933

Page

2

Middleport Opens Basketball Season at Chesiver Friday

Middleport High School begins its 1933-34 basketball campaign under coach Donald Wolfe. Only three lettermen remain from last year as the Yellow Jackets host Wahama High School in their first game after a football season. The article lists upcoming games from December through February against Chester Wahama Rutland Pomeroy Racine Gallipolis Wellaton Logan and other area teams.

Middleport Middleport High School Chester Donald Wolfe Yellow Jackets Wahama High School Mason City W. Va Wahama Rutland Pomeroury Racine

Magnolia Temple Past Chiefs Dinner Announcement

Pomeroy December 2 indicates the annual chicken dinner of the Past Chiefs of Magnolia Temple is planned for Wednesday. An all day meeting will be at the K of P Hall. The Lead-A-Hond Society meets tonight at Simpson M. and Church. The Home Missionary Society met Monday at Mrs. red Conway’s Mulberry Avenue home, with the Foreign Missionary Society to follow.

Community Club to Host Lan caster E. F. Corwin Speaker

The Community Club met at the M. E. Church. A Lan caster speaker is planned for Thursday night January 4. Corwin, a native of Lebanon Township, suffered a stroke and is cared for at J. M. Trip lett's home. Mr and Mrs J B Shumaker spent two weeks here and head to Rochester PA for winter. Chevalier relatives from Athens visited last week. Lydia Myers returns from time with brother Henry Pryor at Harriets ville.

Long Bottom M. E Lancaster E. F. Corwin Lebanon Township J. M. Triplett J. B. Shumaker Rochester Lydia Myers Henry Pryor Harrietsville

Funeral services mark end of era for Meigs County residents

J L Grimm age 90 died Saturday near Burlingham. Civil War veteran last survivor of Bedford Township. Funeral from Burlingham Church with burial there. Warren Stansbury age 50 buried at Miles Cemetery Rutland after services at Rawlings Funeral Home Middleport. Farmer from Rutland Township had lived at County Infirmary.

Meigs County Pomeroy J. L. Grimm Burlingham Church Bedford Township Warren Stansbury Rawlings Middleport Miles Cemetery Rutland Rutland Township County

Minstrel Revue Tonight at Pomeroy Junior High

Frite and Betty Buck juvenile entertainers known from Charleston radio will perform in the Minstrel Revue at Pomeroy High School Junior High Auditorium tonight at 8. Sponsored by the Junior Class and Drew Webster Post Drum and Bugle Corps, with students and Legionnaires participating.

Womerly Dantor Pomeroy Frite Betty Buck Charleston Buck Tech Pomeroy High School Drew Webster Post American Legion Legionnaires

Revival Meeting and Local Misfortunes in Letart Falls

Rev J D Law conducts a revival at Plants. M E Ladies Aid Society meets Friday with Mrs George Sayre. Mrs John Wolf, badly scalded last week, is improving. Edna Shuler, daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy Shuler, burned when hot coffee spilled on her face.

Letart Falls Dev J D. Law M. E. Ladies’ Aid Society George Sayre John Wolf Edna Shuler Guy Shuler

Residents and visitors in Middleport note health updates and travel

Middleport residents Mason Williams and his son return home after a stay due to Frank Williams illness. Edith Schreiner and her mother visit. Walter Chase family travels to Jackson for relatives' dinner. Several others visit Columbus Athens Clifton Parkersburg and Athens for family illnesses and homeward travel. local residents report improving or ill conditions.

Mason Williams and Son Buffalo Frank Williams South Avenue Edith Schreiner Charleston

Pythians Elect Officers in Olive Lodge Meeting

Olive Lodge Knights of Pythias elected W D Chambers as chancellor commander and H C Swan as vice commander on Monday. A list of officers was named including A F Swan prelate and W F Hawley M of W. Workmen plan roofing for Dr Maags new log residence. A Christian Church reception and luncheon followed for new members at the K P Hall Friday night. The Elmer Babcock family moved to a new house on the M W Stewart jet. A son was born to Dell Larkins and wife on December 7. A joint Christmas program is planned by two local schools.

W. D Chambers Olive Lodge Knights of Pythias H. C. Swan A. F. Swan W. F. Hawley James Hawley C. B. Hayman J. C. Swan John Parka A. E. Fellows Dr. Maag The Christian Church Save K. of P. Hall Elmer Babcock M. W. Stewart Dell Larkins

Syracuse Area Social Roundup and Funeral Notice

Mrs Clarence Naylor visited her brother Irving Karr and Edith and Edna Edwards with Thomas Edwards and sister Mrs Edward Williams. Mrs Lillian Moore and daughter returned from Massillon Akron and Cleveland visiting Thelma Steinmetz. Lancaster resident is here with aunt Mrs Earl Foit. Mrs Harry Jones visited Dr and Mrs Poindexter of Middleport. Belle Carleton visited friends in Middleport Friday. Archies Lee Columbus spent weekend with Crooks and A Lee families. Frank Harris visited Huntington. Asbury ME Church members held a potluck supper Tuesday evening. Mrs 8S Hendrix and daughter Sylvia and son Woodrow were in Huntington with relatives Saturday. Funeral services held for Eva Still at residence then Racine Baptist Church with Rev T F Hilton officiating. Burial Racine Cemetery. Class No 7 Woman's Bible Class First Baptist Church met tonight with Mrs Marion Rife for social, business, and program.

Clarence Naylor Irving Karr Edith Edna Edwards Charleston Thomas Edwards Edward Williams Lillian Moore Massillon Akron Cleveland Thelma Steinmetz Lancaster Earl Foit Harry Jones Poindexter Middleport Belle Carleton Archie Lee Columbus Alex Crooks A. O. Lee Frank Harris Huntington Asbury ME R. Hendrix Sylvia Woodrow Eva Racine Baptist Church T. F. Hilton First Baptist Church Marion Rife South Fifth Avenue Palmer Street

Bridge Club Hosts Gift Exchange At Mrs Dave Davis Home

In Middleport on Monday night Mrs. Dave Davis hosted her bridge club with two tables in play. During the evening the Christ wax spirit was carried out as members exchanged small gifts and enjoyed a social time.

Middleport Dave Davis Duride Christ

Reedsville News Notes Visitors and Local Visits Across Town

Mr and Mrs D Brooks and daughter from Little Hocking visited with Mrs Brooks parents Mr and Mrs John Barnhart Denzel Moore and family returned to Columbus after a short visit with W J Packard and family Ladies Aid Society of the M E Church held an all day meeting at Mrs L F Landon home Mae Sayre and Otho Hamilton and family of Philo visited their father C H Hamilton and his family George Hartman returned from a two week visit with relatives in Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs W F Osborn visited relatives in Parkersburg John Buchannon and family spent last Sunday at Eden with his mother C H Hamilton and Philo visitors R Henderson Wheeling and Marylyn Henderson Coolville visited recently with his sister Mrs Ruth Pickens

Shirley Millis Emmett Blackburn Jackson J. J. Vaughan Vaughan Frank Fugate Columbus W. H. Beeson C. F. Rathbuen Dan White Harry Bowles Martha Bryant D. H. Daniels J. E. Harley Parkersburg Eloise Cooper W. 8 Hart Shannon Russell McMillan Hospital E. R. Dent Betty Jessie Lansbury June D. Brooks Little Hocking Brooks John Barnhart Denzel Moore W. J. Packard Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church L. F. Landon Mae Sayre Otho Hamilton Philo C. H. Hamilton W. F. Osborn John Buchannon Eden Oren Childers R. Henderson Wheeling Maryalyn Henderson Coolville Ruth Pickens

Install Officers for Baptist Young People Union

Installation of officers at the Baptist Young People Union held Sunday evening at 7 30. Edward Lewis is president and Brooks McKinley is vice president with Clarence Clark Jr secretary Charlies Bennett treasurer Harley Sanborn councilor and Miss Badgley pianist. Bennett reported on the Ohio Baptist Young People's meeting in Cleveland and Clark shared conference highlights. Clark announced the national meeting set for Pittsburgh in July and many church youths plan to attend.

Middleport Baptist Young People Union Edward Lewis Brooks McKinley Clarence Clark, Jr Charlies Bennett Harley Sanborn Miss Badgley Charles Bennett Ohio Baptist Young People's Meeting Cleveland Clarence Clark Clark Pittsburgh

Carpenter Parents-Teacher program graces December meeting

In Carpenter Columbia P T A the High School Orchestra debuted under Mr McCutcheon with an Athens vocalist and a one act play The One Man Jury. Superintendent Hartman spoke as grade children sang and refreshments followed with Miss Freda Turner in charge. Keith Perry Bradbury born December 10 at Lincoln Street home weighing nine pounds. Evangelistic meetings in Bradbury draw attendees as Bible School reports 129 present.

Middleport J. P. Bradbury Ryger Fannie Stevens Lincoln Street Keith Perry Bradbury Bible School O. R. Williams McArthur

Miners Hear Tetlow Outline UMWA History at Greens Run

In Greens Run the UMWA Local 648 meeting at the sea house heard Capt. Percy Tetlow Columbus district president praise NRA achievements and recount the miners union's history from Knights of Labor to the present. Several local unions attended the largely attended event.

Glouster Greens Run Sea House Percy Tetlow Columbus NRA United Mine Workers’ Organization Knights of Labor

Leg Fractured Twice In Mine Accident At Ohio Mine 1

James Vaughn of Walnut Hill addition is in Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens with his right leg fractured in three places below the knee after being caught by a fall of top in Ohio Mine 1 Jacksonville. The accident occurred in Glouster on December 12.

James Vaughn Glouster Walnut Hill Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Ohio Jacksonville

Ohio U Graduate Appointed NRA Tariff Advisor

John Wesley McBride, Ohio University 1928 graduate and Phi Beta Kappa member, has been appointed tariff advisor for the National Recovery Administration in Washington. He studied economics under Prof. A. E. Gubitz at Ohio and Princeton on a college ship after graduation.

John Wesley McBride Ohio University National Recovery Administration Washington McBride Phi Beta Kappa A. E. Gubitz Ohio Princeton

Faithful Circle Bible Class Holds Officer Election

Faithful Circle Bible Class of the Millfield Church of Christ will elect officers at tonight’s meeting led by Mrs William Sisson. The session will be held in Line of Miss Henry Heffkin in Chauncey.

Chauncey Faithful Circle Bible Class Millfield Church of Christ Henry Heffkin William Sisson

Miss Tillie Gibbs and Rolland Hoffman Wed in W Va

Miss Tillie Gibbs and Rolland Hoffman wed at St. Marys W Va with Rev Dawson officiating. The couple, both from Glouster, are making their home with the bride’s parents Ambrose Gibbs Sr and Mrs Gibbs. Rolland Hoffman is a Glouster High School graduate class of 1926 and a diploma holder from the Chicago Radio Television Institute. He works for Pico Wholesale Co.

Glouster High School Radio Television Institute Chicago Pico Wholesale Co

Birthday Party Honors Bertha Williams on 18th Birthday

In Glouster on Monday of last week Mr and Mrs Harry Williams hosted a birthday party for Bertha Williams in their home. The 18th birthday celebration featured a social good time and refreshments at 11 o clock. Guests included Ferne and Virgil Tucker Elizabeth and Lawrence Williams Mattie and Denzel Leach Thelma Conley Joseph Kulty D D Woods Vernon and Robert Mornes Foster Fultz and Mary Miller and Marguerite Shelton Rendville.

Glouster Harry Williams Bertha Williams Ferne Virgil Tucker Bertha Elizabeth Lawrence Williams Mattie Denzel Leach Thelma Conley Joseph Kulty D. D. Woods Vernon Robert Mornés Foster Fultz Mary Miller Marguerite Shelton Rendville

Football Banquet To Be Thursday Event

The Glouster P T A will honor the football squad with a turkey dinner at Glouster high school auditorium Thursday at 6 30 p m open to the public but tickets not sold after Thursday noon. Patsy Winters Orchestra of Athens will provide music and the dance will follow. Coach Don Peden of Ohio University will be the principal speaker.

Glouster Glouster P. T. A Patsy Winters Orchestra of Athens Don Peden Ohio University

Relaying Brick Street May Be CWA Project

GLOUSTER Dec 12 Request for another CWA work project was made Monday and if granted will furnish employment for 60 laborers and 10 skilled men for about seven weeks. The job covers taking up and relaying the brick street from the bridge near the ice plant through the No 6 addition to the railroad crossing near old Mine 206. The street is rough and long neglected and lack of finances blocked prior action.

Glouster CWA Old Mine 206

Instru Helps Girl Escape Fire at Church Event

Gertrude Dunlevy, 11, escaped a basement fire at the M E Church after her dress ignited from an open gas stove. Instructors Edna Binderbasin and accompanying staff smothered the flames with a coat, sparing serious injury.

Glouster M. E Gertrude Gerald Dunlevy Ming Edna Binderbasin Junic

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