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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1933

Page

3

Government Pork Distribution In York Township Tomorrow

York Township ready for government pork allotment with CWA officials naming Davis Grocery Nelsonville Say Store Buchtel and Nseelstein Banville as distribution points. Eligible relief families receive four to eight pounds based on size. Local crews work on sewer and street projects as workers face a brick-laying pause and a party at Mrs Ed Howard’s home.

Yellonville York Township CWA Davis Grocery Nelsonville Say Buchtel Nseelstein Banville Cwas Myers Street Pleas Avenue Harper

Personal mentions reflect guests and visitors across Ohio and New York

Mrs R H Jackson visits New York City while Miss Julia Nichols of Mansfield travels home for Christmas. Columbus residents Frank Tedrow Jr and Wilbur t Hall host relatives for holidays. John Roscoe and Helen visit from Lancaster to see sister Mrs Leonard Cooley. Mechem and Crafts families spend Christmas in Columbus and nearby towns. James Beard and Mrs Aaron Head visit relatives in Columbus and Indianapolis. Marie Mechem and children stay with relatives in Nelsonville Glouster. Gay Aumiller visits sister Sam Hanley in Columbus.

R. H. Jackson New York City Julia Nichols Mansfield Ohio Frank Tedrow Jr Columbus James Sharp Wilburt Hall William Hall John Helen Roscoe Lancaster Leonard Cooley Mechem Attorney Clayton E. Crafts Sarah Louise Aaron W. I. Jones Frederick Hirsch E. J. Cable E. Dean James Beard Aaron Head Indianapolis W. W. Kelly Marie Mechem Mary Margaret Joe Nelsonville Glouster Gay Aumiller Sam Hanley

Four Face Mayor in Nelsonville on Fighting Charge

William Warren of Nelsonville pleaded guilty to a fighting charge and was fined ten dollars plus costs by Mayor J W Hickman. Clarence Birtcher pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the Grand Jury under a hundred dollar bond. Amos Tigner and Roy Tigner, also of Nelsonville, pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined ten dollars plus costs each.

Nelsonville William Warren J. W. Hickman Clarence Birtcher Amos Tigner Roy Tigner

Marietta Parsons to Merle Standley Wedding Announced

Oak Grove announces the engagement and marriage of Marietta Parsons daughter of Mr and Mrs Simon Parsons Oak Grove to Merle Standley son of Mr and Mrs John Standley Bishopville They plan to reside in Bishopville. Charles Kinsey announces marriage of William Kinsey of Kent to Winnie Brent of Carrollton Ohio They will live in Kent.

Oak Grove Marietta Parsons Simon Parsons Merle Standley John Standley Bishopville Charles Kinsey William K. Kinsey Kent Winnie Brent Carrollton Ohio Kinsey Mary Virginia Ed Carpenter

Christmas Guests Gather Across Columbus Area Families

Murray City News lists holiday visits with Mr and Mrs Frank Williams and others in Columbus. Multiple households from New Plymouth Glouster Flint Mich Longstreth Wooster Groveport Mansfield Nelsonville and Zanesville hosted or joined Christmas and Sunday gatherings with relatives and friends.

Frank Williams Albert Storer and Son Harold Blazer Columbus Leo Mitchell New Plymouth Albert Spencer Harry Robinson Mary Jenkins Zerne Newman Glouster Charles Strum Arthur Roberts Flint Mich Dave Roberts Jesse Smart Smart Clara Gears Longstreth J. A. Barnhill Belle Baird Dan Simmers Sand Run Charlies Ralph Don Solon Wooster Bernard Soon Ed Davenport Mary Muncie Groveport Capitola Harper Zanesville Clifford Brooker Mansfield George Brooker William Poling Nelsonville Phillip Fisher Gerald Robinson

Couple Wed In City Marriage Ceremony

Reverend H A Rothrock conducted a Sunday afternoon ceremony at 2 30 at the parsonage uniting Carl R Young and Lillian B Wend both of the city They plan to reside in Nelsonville Church and officiant present at the wedding ceremony were listed for the locals to read in the notice

H. A. Rothrock Carl R. Young Lillian B. Wend Nelsonville

Faces Charge of Theft

Nelsonville police arraign Dempsey Martin on a petit larceny charge for allegedly stealing a German Luger revolver. Martin was arrested in Pomeroy by Sheriff Tracy and returned to Nelsonville for rendition and local arraignment.

Nelsonville George Bateman Pomeroy Dempsey Martin James Mann Martin Tracy

Watch Night Service Planned in Nelsonville Pilgrim Church

Plan calls for a watch night service December 31 at Pilgrim Holiness Church East Chestnut Street Nelsonville with 7 to 8 pm program by church youth led by Miss Margerite Jones and testimonies from visiting ministers. Ministers from other churches invited to attend after their services. Also notes Christmas dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Sam Thomas with guests from Nelsonville, Oak Hill and Athens.

Nelsonville Pilgrim Holiness Church East Chestnut Street Margerite Jones Sam Thomas A. N. Ward Erma Walter Ward Oak Hill Lenore George Harry Athens Gerald Thomas Columbus

Christmas Turkey Dinner Attended by McConaha Family Group

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McConaha of Nelsonville Route 1 hosted a Christmas Day turkey dinner. Attendees included Florence Shaffer and two sons from Springfield Ohio, Freddie Garlinger family from Steubenville, L. C. Bowen with daughter Juanita from Millfield Route 2, Matt McConaha family from Bailey Run, and Pearl Allman with Verna Lacy and Eugene from Nelsonville Route 3.

W. J. McConaha Nelsonville Florence Shaffer Melvin Ted Springfield Ohio Freddie Garlinger Billy Joe Freddie Edgar Charles Garlinger Steubenville L. C. Bowen Juanita Millfield Matt McConaha Edna Verna Evelyn Donna Bailey Run Pearl Allman Margaret Allman Verna Lacy Eugene

Beagle and Betts Couple Wed in St Marys West Virginia

Edith Beagle and Frank Betts Jr. married August 13 1933 at St Marys M E Church in St Marys West Virginia Pastor J W Dawson officiated. Edith and Frank are Nelsonville High graduates with 1931 and 1930 class years. Witnesses Paul Hudson and O R Williams. They will reside in this city after April 1.

G. E. Beagle Edith Frank Betts St. Marys W. Va J. W. Dawson St. Marys M. E. Church Betts Nelsonville High School Columbus Mr. Betts Paul Hudson O. R. Williams

Christmas Dinner For Methodist Sunday School Class No 11

Members of Class No 11 of the Methodist Sunday School met Friday night for a Christmas chicken dinner in the church parlors. Mrs. Faye Howard was named president for the coming year, with Mrs. Margaret Riley as vice president, Emily McManamay secretary-treasurer, and Bertha Nelson press reporter.

Methodist Sunday School Charles Monks Faye Howard Margaret Riley Emily McManamay Bertha Nelson Rothrock George Evans Jean Nelson

Local families enjoy Christmas visits across towns

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Barton and their little son of Bainbridge are guests of relatives here. Miss Elia Dezso returns to Columbus after spending Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dezso and family. Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Love of Columbus were Christmas guests of the Lave family.

W. H. Barton Little Son Bainbridge Elia Dezso Columbus Mike Dezso Gilbert Love John Lave

Evans Family Christmas Dinner Guests List

Mr and Mrs Ed C Evans hosted a Christmas dinner at 60 Elizabeth Street with guests including Donald Evans Detroit Mich Mr and Mrs Charles Evans Versailles Ind Mr and Mrs William Dean Elizabeth Evans and Robert Mc Bride Logan Catherine and Mary Evans James McCopen and Perry Davis all of Columbus and the Evans family sons Joseph Harry and Paul from this city

Ed C. Evans Elizabeth Street Donald Evans Detroit Mich Charles Evans Versailles Ind William Dean Elizabeth Evans Robert McBride Logan Catherine Mary Evans James McCopen Perry Davis Columbus Evans Joseph Harry Paul City

Lucile Walter to Wed Bernard Goss in Lancaster

Mr and Mrs Chauncey Walter announce the marriage of their daughter Lucile to Bernard Goss son of Mrs Mae Goss of this city. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Wright in Lancaster on Saturday December 23 with attendants Elizabeth Brady and Clyde Ray of this city.

Chauncey Walter Lucile Bernard Goss Mae Goss Lancaster Wright Elizabeth Brady Clyde Ray

Coxs Host Christmas Turkey Dinner With Family

Mr and Mrs Harry Cox entertained with a Christmas turkey dinner for Pear Stump and family from Lancaster, including the brother of the host's wife.

Harry Cox Pearl Stump Lancaster

Dinner hosts include Mechem, Hall families at Christmas

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Mechem entertained at dinner for Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Hall and daughter, and Mr. A. G. Mechem of Columbus, alongside Mr. and Mrs. Will Hall of the city.

Stanley Mechem Wilbert Hall A. G. Mechem Columbus Will Hall This City

Quarantine Lifts at Ed Howard Home After 54 Days

The quarantine on the home of Ed Howard was lifted in the latter part of the week after a 54 day period.

Ed Howard

Christmas Reunion After 18 Years for Thompson Family

In Nelsonville on December 27 Mr and Mrs Leigle Johnson hosted a Christmas dinner for Eugene Thompson whose whereabouts were unknown for 18 years. He previously married Sara Bassett of Grand Rapids Ohio and accompanied by their young daughter. The gathering included Jennie Lehman Marion Thompson John Thompson and Harriett Alford with a Christmas tree and gifts for all attendees.

Nelsonville Leigle Johnson Eugene Thompson Sara Bassett Grand Rapids Jennie Lehman Eugene Lehman Marion The Diamond John Thompson Haydenville Harriett Alford Chicago

Thanksgiving Dinner All In Family Circle

Mr and Mrs Conrad Wein hosted a turkey dinner at 444 Chestnut Street Nelsonville for the entire family. Guests included William Smith and daughter Wiletta of Athens along with Fred Wein and children Mary Margaret Joe Francis Dick and Tommy, J C Archer and son Roger of Columbus, Clifford Wein and son Jerry of Lancaster, Jabez Hamer and children Gene Jack Helen Patty Betty and Peggy Ann of Shade, H J Frazee and Miss Jean Irwin with Everett Bosworth of Shade and Pittsburgh resident.

Conrad Wein Chestnut Street Nelsonville Wiliam Smith Jabez Hamer Gene Jack Helen Patty Betty Peggy Ann Shade H. J. Frazee Pittsburgh Jean Irwin Wellsville Everett Bosworth

Pythian Sisters Call Members For Thursday Initiation

All officers and members of the de gree staff are urged to be present Thursday night at 7 o'clock for initiation. Lunch potluck style will be served.

The Pythian Sisters

Verminion Club Plans Fort Street Meeting and Gift Exchange

Verminion Club members will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM with Mildred Bussey on Fort Street. A gift exchange is planned. Members are asked to bring a favorite dish and pay dues.

Verminion Club Mildred Bussey Fort Street

Little Fellow May Get Help From NRA Reform

Washington dispatch reports growing pressure in Congress to ease NRA code restrictions and credit obstacles for small merchants and industries. Senators Reed Borah Nye and House members Patman Collins push anti monopoly measures and relief through recovery loans and RFC credit extensions. Burns notes increased mail urging government loans to aid the small fellow in business.

Washington U.R Congress Reed Pennsylvania Senate Borah Idaho Nye North Dakota Patman Texas Collins Mississippi NRA Hugh 8. Johnson House RFC Burns

Mrs Samantha Jewell Dies in Huntington Ohio Family Notice

Mrs Samantha Jewell mother of Mrs Etta Laverty and Mrs Alex Root of Athens died Tuesday afternoon at the Huntington West Virginia home of her other daughter Mrs L L Deissle. She had been ill with a severe cold for several weeks. Funeral in Athens Thursday at 1 pm at the First Methodist Church with interment Mount Liberty Cemetery. The funeral party will arrive in Athens Wednesday evening. friends may call at the Laverty home 6 Franklin Avenue.

Samantha Jewell Etta Laverty Alex Root Athens L. L. Deissle Huntington W. Va Jewell Athens County Martzolff First Methodist Church Woman's Relief Corps Samantha France Ohio Jonathan John Blanch Root Grace Deissie Mount Liberty Laverty Franklin Avenue

Clear-vision Ventilation in the New Ford

Advertisement details a ventilation system offering a constant supply of fresh air without drafts or obstructed view, praised as perfected in the new Ford model. It emphasizes clear visibility and unobstructed airflow for occupants.

Ford

Two Carbondale Men Injured in Mine and Fire Incident

Dec 27 report lists Paul Kennard severely burned in an carbide explosion at a Carbondale mine while Edward Betts Jr. was injured at work. Charles Betts visits Ed Betts as Mrs. Harrison recovers from six weeks illness. Janice Harrison birthday noted. Carbondale High School stage a pageant at M. F. Church.

Carbondale Paul Kennard Dave Kennard Edward Betts, Jr

Christmas Service Highlights Letart Falls Community

The M. F. Sunday School sponsored an annual Christmas program with two large trees, presented Sunday night to a large audience. Rev. J. D. Law concluded a revival at Plants M E Church. An infant died and was buried at Stiversville. Young people serenaded Mr. and Mrs. Chapman at Apple Grove after their Galapolis wedding.

Letart Falls M. F. Sunday School J. D. Law M. E Elva Birch Stiversville Charles Chapman Apple Grove Homer Ashley Canton F. F. Ashley Charles Hayman Westerville C. W. Hayman

Morristown Sunday School Opens with World Peace Lesson

Morristown Sunday School began on Sunday with 156 in attendance. The lesson centered on World Peace and Andrew McKinney serves as superintendent.

Morristown Andrew McKinney

Christmas Activities Across Tuppers Plains Churches

Christmas programs lit the week with church events across Tuppers Plains. United Brethren and M E churches hosted decorated trees and Sunday School treats. The Christian Church gave out candy popcorn balls and oranges while carols filled the auditorium. A Christ Mas program by the grades drew a large crowd. Local students and families shared holiday visits across Route 7 and nearby towns.

United Brethren Church Santa M. E Church O'Connor Loyal Sons’ and Daughters’ Class of the Christian Church Garth Keller Ohio University Athens J. C. Parker Pearl Parker Howard Johnson Baltimore Bud McLane Columbus Selah McLane Donna

Christmas Welfare Notes from Letart and Surroundings

Letart Falls Mrs Waldo Keistling's class held a Christmas tree party December 26 at Mrs Harry Allen's home with full membership present. A social time followed a brief meeting. Nearby, a large shipment of produce was dispatched by Jack Shapnack for the up river Christmas trade. Various local families spread holiday visits across Letart and neighboring towns as ill health and new births were noted.

Waldo Keistling M. E. Church Harry Allen G. E. Roush Jack Shapnack Bertha McDade Homer Webster Eva Roberta Louise Brooklyn N. Y Wilma Roush Arthur Roush Carl Shields Pomeroy A. Allen Charleston Paul Hayman William Hayman East Letart Robert Bellis

Relatives Host Holiday Guests In Wheeling

Mrs. Vivian Hoffman and daughter Betty Jane visiting in Wheeling for the holidays with relatives. Mrs. Velma Matlack, employed in Athens, spent Christmas with her children and other relatives here.

Vivian Hoffman Betty Jane Wheeling Velma Matlack Athens

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