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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1937

Page

2

Scarlet Cagers Dominate Union Furnace 35-11 in Nelsonville

Nelsonville High School Gray cagers overwhelmed Union Furnace 35 to 11 at the local gym. Bill Watkins led with 14 points and Whyte added 11 as Nelsonville built a 13-3 first-quarter edge and a 27-6 halftime margin. Union Furnace connected on seven of 11 free throws and Mead Whyte scored 15 in the alumni game, as Nelsonville prep meets Wellston next Friday.

Nelsonville Scarlet and Gray Nelsonville High School Union Furnace Greyds Black and Golds George E. Abraham Johnny Murray Greyhounds Wellston Watkins Blair Seawinen Francis Lacesle Whyte Bateman Juniper Howe Thompson Yarver Arvest Shackleford Wryskivers Coaurtes Serter McManus Downhour Brno Rane. Nite Cha Es Pope Ohio

DAR to Host Christmas Party With German Christmas Talk

Nelsonville event features Mrs Roy Snackenburg as guest speaker from the Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter Daughters of American Revolution. Mrs E E Bell hosts at 8 p m with an exchange of inexpensive gifts after the program.

Nelsonville Roy Snackenburg Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of American Revolution Germany E. E. Bell

McKinley Republican Club Plans Winter Meetings

Tonight the McKinley Republican Club of York Township meets at the Legion Building at 7 30. Members voted to hold monthly winter meetings the second Monday. Officers include Francis D White president and W L Cooley vice president with Mrs Harriett Burgess secretary and Mrs Edith Stiers treasurer. a precinct vice president in each township precinct.

Nelsonville McKinley Republican Club York Township Legion Building Francis D. White W. L. Cooley Harriett Burgess Edith Stiers

Sheppards Host Turkey Dinner for Martha

Mr and Mrs Charles G Sheppard entertained Sunday at their Nelsonville home for their daughter Martha and friends from Ohio University. The Christmas party before holiday travel included guests Martha Sheppard Bill Friedrick Betty Miller Les White Frances Thorp Glen Gardner and additional visitors Mr and Mrs Tom Sheppard and Mrs Gertrude Edington.

Nelsonville Charles G. Sheppard Martha Ohio University Martha Sheppard Bill Friedrick Betty Miller Les White Frances Thorp Glen Gardner University Tom Sheppard Gertrude Edington

Fire damages home as dog alerts owners in Charles Town

Five pieces of furniture were destroyed early Sunday in the Campbell residence at Charlestown West Virginia as a dog named Jargo barked to awaken Mr and Mrs Robert Campbell who recently hosted at the Dew Hotel dining room. The couple advised local friends of the loss.

Nelsonville Charleston W. Va Robert Campbell Jo Kelley

Fire crews respond to Blackburn home blaze alarm

Nelsonville fire department was called to the home of Mr and Mrs S S Blackburn on Jefferson Street Sunday afternoon as soot from a chimney set off an alarm. No damage resulted.

Nelsonville

Christmas Party Planned by Nelsonville M E Church

Faithful workers of the Nelsonville M E Church plan their annual Christmas party at the church on Wednesday evening December 15. An exchange of gifts is expected.

Nelsonville M. E. Church

Dead End at the Athena Theater with a stellar cast

Sylvia Sidney delivers a moving performance as Drina in a harsh slum drama. Joe McCrea, Kay and Baby Face Bogart shape a powerful tale of crime and ambition. The Dead End Kids, led by Halop and Gorcey, electrify the screen with sharp street energy.

Athena Theater Sylvia Sidney Drina Tommy Joe McCrea Dave Kay Wendy Barrie Humphrey Bogart Martin Francey G-men Claire Trevor Allen Jenkins Hunk Baby Face New York Billy Halop Huntz Hall Bobby Jordan Leo Gorcey Gabriel Dell Bernard Punsley Charles Peck Minor Watson James Burke Ward Bond Elizabeth Risdon Esther Dale George Humbert

Gallipolis Social Notes Recap of DAR Meet and Club Events

Mrs. Harry FP Hurn attended a Return Jonathan Meigs Chapter DAR meeting in Middleport hosted by Miss Lenore Giles. The Thursday Club gathered at L Lewis Brown’s home with roll call about plays, and J E Halliday shared William A Brady’s life story. Mrs Julia Watts wintering in Buffalo with niece Lucille Deepping Lafert y. Mrs John S Robinson hosted the Coterie Club for an all day meeting with a noon dinner and Christmas gift exchange.

Harry FP. Hurn Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution L. Lewis Brown J. E. Halliday William A. Brady Julia Watts Buffalo N. Y James Lafferty Lucille Deepping John S. Robinson

Philo mathean Club hosts reviews and birthday dinner

At Mrs. Gilbert Bush home the Philo mathean Club heard a review of Present Indicative by F. O. Plymale. Rev. C. W. Kemper of Denver visited his mother-in-law Mrs. Martha McDaniel in Chicago. A birthday dinner for Miss Don Turley featured gifts from H. Poe Bradbury, Lula Mack, W. P. Deardorff, and the Maucks. Washington PTA December meeting drew large attendance with Fourth graders’ music and readings from Beem and Wiseman.

Philomathean Club Gilbert Bush F. O. Plymale Noel Coward C. W. Kemper Denver Colo Chicago Martha McDaniel Don Turley Harley Bovie E. W. Mauck Bovie Miss Turley H. Poe Bradbury Bob Lula Mack W. P. Deardorff Mauck Washington Pta Thomas G. Beem Paul Lawrence Dunbar Anna Wiseman PTA

Tea at Middleport rector's home draws St. Peter's members

Members of St. Peter's Episcopal Church attended a tea Friday at the home of the rector Rev. Robert E. Leake and Mrs. Leake in Middleport.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church Robert E. Leake

Nelsonville Club Hosts Dinner and Installation Evening

The Relations Club dined at the Libby Hotel Wednesday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Ingels and spent the rest of the evening at the hosts' home. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Carnes had the high scores. Mrs. Reuben Wood deputy grand matron assisted in installing officers of the Nelsonville Chapter Thursday evening, joined by Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Betz and Mr. Wood. Mrs. Julia Conklin is slowly recovering from fitness.

Libby Hotel C. C. Ingels Hubert Carnes Reuben Wood The Eastern Star Nelsonville C. O. Betz Wood Julia Conklin

Eudora Eastern Star Officers to Hold Christmas Party

Eudora Chapter Order of Eastern Star meets at the Masonic Temple at 7 pm with its new officers. A Christmas party follows and members are asked to bring a toy for needy children in the community.

Nelsonville Eudora Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Men arraigned after Saturday fight in Nelsonville

Nelsonville held Ben James of Athens and Ralph Tennihill of this city in Mayor S G Holland's court on a fight complaint. James pleaded guilty and paid 10 dollars plus costs. Tennihill pleaded not guilty with bond set at 100 dollars for grand jury appearance.

Nelsonville Ben James Athens Ralph Tennihill S. G. Holland Ernest Katzenbach James Tennihill

Mrs. Morgan Undergoes Hip Fracture Treatment in Grant Hospital

Mr William Morgan and Mrs Cecil Shafer traveled from Columbus to Grant Hospital for treatment of an impacted fracture of the left hip. Mrs Morgan was to be placed in a cast today after evaluation.

Nelsonville William Morgan Cecil Shafer Columbus

P.T.A. Meeting in Nelsonville Postponed a Week

The Happy Hollow P.T.A. meeting planned for Tuesday evening December 14 is rescheduled to December 21. The school will present a special Christmas program at that time.

Nelsonville Happy Hollow P.T.A

Weekend Visit for Mrs Ross Weigand in Nelsonville

Mrs Ross Weigand spent the past week as the guest of Mrs Ed Humphrey at her country home in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Ross Weigand Ed Humphrey Hhe Country

Hold Benefit Tuesday in Nelsonville Hall

The Jr. O.U.A. M. will stage a benefit party Tuesday evening at 8 oclock in the I.O.O.F. Hall to raise funds for a local cause.

Nelsonville U.A. M F. Hall

PTA Presents War Pictures With Guest Speaker

The Trimble PTA sponsored a Friday night visual education program showing World War films. The event featured a talk by "Machinegun Pete" Buel, noted lecturer, and included a two reel comedy after the pictures.

Trimble Pta Pete” Buel

Japan Faces Backlash Over Panay Air Attack

Japanese officials expressed grave concern over attacks on American vessels after the Panay was sunk. High level envoys and military leaders offered apologies and aid plans for survivors, while Tokyo ordered restraint and prepared medical relief flights for U S personnel and wounded.

Rokuz Sugiyama Third Battle Fleet Kiyoshi Hasegawa Harry E. Yarnell Takao Okamoto Clarence E. Gauss Shigeru Kawagoe Honda Hohsien Bee Shanghai Navy Koji Harada Wuhu Nanking Panay Yangtse Luzon Augusta U. S. Marine Standard Vacuum Company Tokyo Koki Hirota Joseph C. Grew Hong Kong Kiangnan Jean Jacques Cometse

Plan Vigorous Protest Over Panay Sinking

The Navy confirms the British gunboat Bee rescued three Panay survivors including J W Pickering of Standard Oil New York at Nanking Vernon Fate Pickett and William T Hoyle. Officials expect Congress to press strict neutrality and demand action from Japan and the State Department for reparations.

Navy Department Bee Navy J. W. Pickering Cadiz Standard Oil Company of New York Nanking Vernon Fate Pickett William T. Hoyle Balsam N. C White House Harry E. Yarnell U. S. Asiatic Fleet Yangtze Congress Maury Maverick Tex House Tom Connally State Department Japan

Dr Lowell Burnell Opens Columbus Dental Office

Dr Lowell Burnell has opened a new dental office in Columbus after moving from his previous Columbus location. The High and Republic Avenue site, formerly Dr Crawford’s office, has been fully remodeled and redecorated.

Glouster Lowell Burnell Columbus High and Republic Avenue A. J. Crawford

J. T. Cagers Set For Doubleheader With Coolville

GLOUSTER The J T basket ball quintet meets Coolville in a Friday double header on the J T court. The boys are 0 2 this season while the girls have won every game. Both teams are coached by Mayo Anderson.

Glouster J.-T Coolville Mayo Anderson

Sunday Guests of Mr and Mrs Bryson Visit Crooksville Friends

Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs M M Bryson were Mr and Mrs Har Pettit of Crooksville. Mrs Nelle F Robinson of Athens visits at the home of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Phil F Robinson.

M. M. Bryson Mrs. Har! Pettit Crooksville Nelle F. Robinson Athena Phil F. Robinson

Coasting Party Held by Logan-Ewing Juvenile Grange

Logan Ewing Juvenile Grange members held a coasting party at Lesboro on Friday evening Then they attended a luncheon with the Ewing Grange following the event

Logan—Ewing Juvenile Grangers Lesboro Ewing Grange

Patients leave Cherrington Hospital on Saturday

A hospital log notes several patients discharged on Saturday including Mrs. Armit Gee of Vin ton Mrs. Ethel Henson of Jackson and Joseph Trovoto of Shawnee along with others.

Logan Cherrington Hospital Armit Gee Vinton Ethel Henson Jackson Joseph Trovoto Shawnee

Logan Bownes and Hunter Sr Veterans Suffer Piles of Car Buncles

John Bownes and W. Hunter Sr, long time railroad workers, are afflicted with car buncles. Each has at least five active lesions since the outbreak began.

Birth Eye Color: Most Babies Start With Blue Hues

Practically all newborns display blue eyes and the permanent color typically appears in the first weeks. Researchers note that iris pigmentation develops over early infancy, leading to lasting eye color.

Logan Brief Social Notes

Dinner party at the Funk country home with guests C E Funk Lancaster Ernest L Schaal C Wood Bowen Harley Meyer Paul Sanderson Edward C Collins and B A Hall. Florence Savely to marry Frank Wellington of Warren in Warren on Dec 7. First Presbyterian choir surprised Dr C A Gaffin for birthday. Cosmopolitan Club hosts at White House with Eleanor Durr business session and gift exchange. Week-end guests include Phila Martin and Katherine Schlager. Jack Smith visits Logan as Mrs Smith stays with her mother.

Roy Funk C. E. Funk Lancaster Ernest L. Schaal C. Wood Bowen Harley Meyer Paul Sanderson Edward C. Collins B. A. Hall First Presbyterian Church C. A. Gaffin Clarence Blosser Kathleen McGonagle Cosmopolitan Club White House Eleanor Durr Clarence Salts Joan Mary Wilkins Freeman W. E. Brehm Jane Florence Scrorr Columbus Clyde Fisher Nelsonville Virgil Martin Francis Myers Kenneth Fitzgerald Jean Bright Mary McGonagle Mildred Johnson Katheryn Johnson Minnerine Burke Charles Achauer Walter Leonard Clayton Scheide Clarence Schempp Ralph Walker Paul Stillwell Paul Cruise Frank Huddy Pauline Mosure Harriet Sater Tena Walker Enterprise F. P. Martin Phila Martin Katherine Schlager Akron Jack Smith Huntington Logan Smith Blanche Lutz

Hocking Area Residents Get Fire Praise

Harry B. Tripp a district fire warden from Hamden said residents of the Hocking forestry area were more careful with fires than elsewhere. He noted 1937 losses were far lower than 1936 and April is the peak fire month with April 1 to 10 the riskiest period. He added new fire permits in southeastern Ohio are helping reduce losses.

Logan Harry B. Tripp Hamden State Forestry Department Hocking Tripp Ohio

Separation Granted in Huston Case Custody to Mother

Judge Phil A. Henderson granted a separation and a maintenance order in Gladys Huston v Clinton Huston. Custody of a minor daughter awarded to the mother, while the father must pay $4 weekly for support. No divorce filed.

Veteran Railroad Employe Dies Saturday at Corning

James C. Dew, 63, of Corning, died Saturday at 11 05 AM after a heart attack while at work at the New York Central Yards. He served the railroad 39 years and was a member of Masonic and LO CF lodges. Survived by wife deceased 14 years ago, three children Clifford Pittsburgh Clarence Corning Edna Corning, four sisters and one brother. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM United Brethren Church Corning with Rev. Moore officiating.

Glouster James C. Dew Corning New York Central Dew New York Central Railroad Company Masonic Lo.c.f United Brethern Church Moore East Fultenham Clifford Pittsburgh Clarence Edna Charles Koon Effie Kincade Crooksville Lydia Dew Frank Hermey Park Dew Florida

Madison Pupils Plan Special Christmas Skits

GLOUSTER The Madison Building grades plan a Christmas program with two matinees on Wednesday December 15 at 1 and 2 o'clock and an evening show Thursday December 16 at 7 30. First grades perform A Snow Skit with Miss Bennett and Miss Kevitz directing. Second and third grades stage The Christmas Garden with Miss Thomas Miss Vaughan Miss Williams and Miss Dennison in charge.

Glouster Madison Miss Bennett Miss Kevitz Miss Thomas Miss Vaughan Miss Williams Miss Dennison

Chapel Program Broadcast at Glouster High

A unique chapel program was presented to Glouster High School students Friday morning. The pep meeting style program was broadcast from the office of Supt. Figley over the school broadcasting set. The high school band, directed by Jack Millington, performed several numbers while cheerleaders Shirley Bradley, Maxine Thompson, and Mary Virginia Croushore led cheers.

Glouster Glouster High School Supt. Figley Jack Millington Shirley Bradley Maxine Thompson Mary Virginia Croushore

Game Postponed due to School Quarantine

The Hollister versus Ames Bern basketball game planned for Friday night December 17 is postponed because a quarantine has been placed on the Ames Bern school.

Glouster Hollister Ames- Bern

PUPILS GET HOLIDAY GLOUSTER

Glouster schoolchildren were given an extra half holiday Monday due to a coal delivery delay at the schoolhouse.

Glouster

Birthday Party Honors Local Boy Roy Dean Rogers

Roy Dean Rogers celebrated his eighth birthday with a party Saturday afternoon. Guests participated in games and contests, and refreshments were provided by Mrs. Rogers with help from Miss Lois Kinney. Suckers and balloons served as favors, and Roy Dean received gifts from Twila Mae Williams and others. several guests could not attend.

Thermometers Show Deposits and Stock for Glouster Bank

Huge thermometers flank the Glouster bank. Stock goal set at 42,000 with 12,500 raised. deposits goal 200,000 with 37,500 reached. Citizens urged to push both red lines to the top.

Glouster

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Ellen LaFollett

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Robinson Funeral Home for Mrs Mary Ellen LaFollett who died Friday evening after a long illness. Rev D P Morris of the Glouster Church of Christ officiated. Burial followed in Maplewood Cemetery on Railroad Street home.

Glouster Mary Ellen LaFollett Robinson Funeral Home D. P. Morris Glouster Church of Christ Maplewood Cemetery

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Scarlet Cagers Abraham Wellston High Iron City DAR Nelsonsonville Jimmy Rawlins WHKC Vergene Midkiff Mary Tennihill Alma Bateman George Bateman Orville Midkiff Harry Hartley Colum Tury Ken Murray Oswald Jerome Kern McKinley Republican’s Sheppards Gallipolis Social Notes Entertains Club Columbus Hospital U. S Hasegawa Cagers Buchtel Opera House Hank Slim Georgia Crackers John Savely Starr Township Florence Warren Frank Wellington Miss Savely Wellington Lavely Ice Ast Recoas Reais Fred Sanders Mgr N. Court St LaFollett Fas Godfrey Merle T A Cesar Lomero Phyllis Brooks
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