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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1938

Page

5

Isaac A. Burchfield Dies at The Plains at 86

Isaac A. Burchfield age 86 died at his home in The Plains Friday morning. Survived by wife five daughters Edna Ormiston Mechanicsburg John Martin Richland Ave Wil liam Morrison Coolville John Bodkins Lee Byers Athens Nan Campbell Nelsonville four sons Charles Athens James Dan The Plains Wilbur Barberton one sister Ella Draper Holt Mich 25 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren Friends may call at Mrs John Martin 402 Richland Ave from Saturday noon until funeral time to be announced Sunday.

Edna Hazel Ormiston Mechanicsburg John Martin Richland Ave William Morrison Coolville John Bodkins Lee Byers Athens Nan Campbell Nelsonville Charles James Dan the Plains Wilbur Barberton Ella Draper Holt, Mich

Church That’s Different to Open in Nelsonville

The Church That's Different, an Apostolic Gospel Church branch from Columbus, will open at 83 W. Washington St. Nelsonville. Special Sunday services start at 9 30 a m with nightly meetings all week. Old time praying preaching and singing featured. Walter Shafer signs announcements as elder.

Nelsonville Apostolic Gospel Church Columbus Washington St Walter Shafer

Poisoned Kidneys Relief Adends Nightly Urge

A pill advertisement touts Gold Medal Haarlem Oi! Capsules as a remedy to flush poisons and acid from kidneys and ease bladder irritation so men may stop waking at night. It lists other kidney and bladder weakness symptoms such as scant urine burning backache and leg cramps and urges a 35 cents package.

Ohio University appoints Dr Dernburg to economics post

President Herman G. James announces Dr Hans J Dernburg of New York City as instructor in economics with classes in economic thought and international finance. Also named are Marcella Long, Helen L Plumer, Lee S Roach, Frances Gertrude Lanman, Eva Cotton Heaton, Edna Endley Wolfe, and Raymond Slutz in various faculty roles and grants.

Hans J. Dernburg New York City Berlin Germany Herman G. James Ohio University Dernburg Royal French Gymnasium Berlin University Heidelberg University Heidelberg Persia Bank National Bank of Persia Dresdner Bank America Dayton Miss Long Grace A. Greene Jackson James A. Long Harvey Nye Chauncey Helen L. Plumer Tripoli Ill School of Dramatic Art Plumer Bradley Polytechnic Institute Columbia University Central High School Peoria Lee Roach Lee S. Roach Athens Roach Uhrichsville Ohio Division of Conservation State Conservation Division of Ohio Frances Gertrude Lanman Ashville Ohio University Infirmary School of Nursing and University of Cincinnati Cincinnati General Hospital Eva Cotton Heaton Nelsonville Heaton Wolfe Edna Endley Wolfe George Dean Opal T. Rhodes Ohio State University University of Colorado American Child Health Association State Department of Education Raymond Slutz

To Receive Awards At Court of Honor

All Athens County Boy Scouts who appeared before the County Board of Review may receive certificates and merit badges from the Court of Honor at the Athens High School Auditorium next Thursday night at 7 30. Mr C D Samford chairman of the Court of Honor announced today. He will select about 12 business men from Athens County who have shown active interest in Boy Scout work to serve on the Court of Honor.

Athens County County Board of Review County Court of Honor Athens High School C. D. Samford Court of Honor Samford

Chandlers announce birth of Bernard Edward Chandler

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Chandler announce the birth of a son named Bernard Edward on Wednesday February 2. Grandparents listed are Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Chandler of 37 Brown Ave and Mr. P. E. Byers of Central Ave.

Bernard Shorty) Chandler Bernard Edward C. B. Chandler Brown Ave P. E. Byers Central Ave

Mayor Fines City Officials and Fights Cited

Willis Rose George Sidders and Charles Brewer were fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor Cliff Cornell. Jack Foit also fined five dollars and costs for fighting. The article notes that brain nerve cell count is fixed at birth.

Willis Rose George Sidders Charles Brewer Cliff Cornell Jack Foit

Courts Change Divorce Cases In Athens County

Six divorce actions were filed with Athens County Juvenile Court after Judge O F Rowland certified them and transferred from Common Pleas Court. The petitions involve 14 children and allege gross neglect. deputies will investigate each parent prior to a juvenile judge decision.

Athens County Athens Flossie W. Weekley Jesse E. Weekley Pauline L. Smith Russell E. Smith

George Phillips Dies at New Marshfield Home

George E. Phillips age 75 of New Marshfield died at his home Thursday afternoon after several weeks illness. Survived by wife four sons Edward Columbus George Barberton Charles Clarence New Marshfield two daughters Mrs. William Collins and Mrs. Bessie Rhorick and sister Mrs. Hattie Call Nelsonville. Funeral services Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Methodist Protestant Church New Marshfield conducted by Rev. Ray Huff. Friends may call Hoodlet Funeral Home after Saturday noon. Burial Marshfield Cemetery.

George E. Phillips New Marshfield Edward Columbus George Hoodlet Marshfield Cemetery

Plan Dedication of Rosenberg Memorial

Mrs. Ben Rosenberg and son of Athens donated a memorial tablet to the Agu dath Achim Synagogue of Columbus in memory of the late Ben Rosenberg. Dedication services are set for Sunday afternoon February 13 at 2 o'clock and friends from surrounding towns are invited.

Ben Rosenberg Athens Agudath Achim Synagogue Columbus

Honor Groups Named in AHS Classes

Principal O L Wood of Athens High School issued honor certificates for a B average in the third six weeks. Seniors on the list include Coralie Buell Doris Finsterwald Gladys Frashier Marjorie Harvey Jeane Houf Mary Elizabeth Lasher Lucille McDaniel Virginia Porter June Baird Betty Cash Jean Finsterwald Dorothy Gilbert Ruth Hartley Gertrude Kissner Doris Mace Opal Secoy Ila Shafer Anna Mae Tall John Bailey Harry Hess Dwight Riley William Allen Fred Kittle Bradley Peck Jack Robinson Charles Wheaton Delpha Douglas Marjorie Junod Marjorie Malone Virginia Smith and Rachel Osborne. In the junior class the honor roll includes Dan Gladding George Maxwell Bob Covert Bill Mansfield James Person Mary Ellen Burson Mary Duncan Dorothy Edleman Juanita McGrath Eleanor Peckham Jennie Pratt Virginia Segale and Rhea Wendleken. In the sophomore class the following pupils received this honor Paul Hall Cecil McGlone Paul Rothermel Robert Tyroler Jim Cox Frances Alexander Betty Chandler Victoria McAllister Dorothy Pennell Roberta Reynolds Betty Wakefield Jane Wamsley Margaret Williams Ruth Bayless Wilma Brannon Gloria Davis Constance Dent Mildred Ford Norman Gibson Ruth Hammerle Elizabeth Lavelle Kathleen Orr Esther Phillips Betty Race Jessie Rowles.

O. L. Wood Athens High School Coralie Buell Doris Finsterwald Gladys Frashier Marjorie Harvey Jeane Houf Mary Elizabeth Lasher Lucille McDaniel Virginia Porter June Baird Betty Cash Jean Finsterwald Dorothy Gilbert Ruth Hartley Gertrude Kissner Doris Mace Opal Secoy Ila Shafer Anna Mae Tall John Bailey Harry Hess Dwight Riley William Allen Fred Kittle Bradley Peck Jack Robinson Charles Wheaton Delpha Douglas Marjorie Junod Marjorie Malone Virginia Smith Rachel Osborne Dan Gladding George Maxwell Bob Covert Bill Mansfield James Person Mary Ellen Burson Mary Duncan Dorothy Edleman Juanita McGrath Eleanor Peckham Jennie Pratt Virginia Segale Rhea Wendelken Paul Hall Cecil McGlone Paul Rothermel Robert Tyroler Jim Cox Frances Alexander Betty Chandler Victoria McAllister Dorothy Pennell Roberta Reynolds Betty Wakefield Jane Wamsley Margaret Williams Ruth Bayless Wilma Brannon Gloria Davis Constance Dent Mildred Ford Norman Gibson Ruth Hammerle Elizabeth Lavelle Kathleen Orr Esther Phillips Betty Race Jessie Rowles

AHS Students Hold Morning Rally Before Nelsonville Game

Athens Junior and Senior High pupils gathered in the auditorium at 11 o clock for a pep meeting and to view a skit directed by A A Nellis. Cheerleaders led school songs as Warren Cooper Roberta Roach James Person Gertrude Kissner Raymond Bardin and Robert Tyroler acted in the skit. Bruce Lawson presided over the assembly.

Athens Nelsonville A. A. Nellis Donna Gaitten Betty Fulton Raymond Bardin Constance Dent Jessie Rowles Frances Alexander Margaret Matters

Breaks Wife's Nose, Is Fined $10, Costs

Lawrence Ball of near Buchtel was fined $10 and costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery for striking his wife, breaking her nose. Sheriff Charles Bayless and Deputy B. C. Day arrested him. Mrs. Ball testified in an affadavit describing the punch.

Lawrence Ball Buchtel Bennett

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs George Cain of Lebanon

Mr and Mrs George Cain of Lebanon announce the birth of a daughter on February 3. The baby is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Jess Bennett of 142 North Lancaster Street and Mr George Graham of Burlington.

George Cain Lebanon Jess Bennett N. Lancaster St George Graham Burlingham

Spurs Salesman L B Francis Shifts to National Brands Unit

L B Francis of The C D Shafer Company relinquishes some office duties to devote full time to promotional sales and supervisory work. He returns from Chicago where he attended a week long convention of field supervisors from National Brands Stores and will focus on the Southeastern Ohio National Brands retail unit.

L. B. Francis C. D. Shafer Company Francis Chicago National Brands Ohio

Dr Masters Named Albright College President

Dr Harry V Masters, formerly superintendent at The Plains and former dean of education at Drake University, was elected president of Albright College Reading Pennsylvania. He was active in the quarter choir of First Presbyterian Church while in Athens. Albright is supported by the Evangelical Church.

Harry V. Masters the Plains Drake University Des Moines Albright College Reading Masters First Presbyterian Church Athens Evangelical Church

Two Fined by Bennett In Athens Road House Incident

Ralph Hanning was arraigned before Magistrate Bennett and pleaded guilty to intoxication and disturbing the peace. He was fined $5 and costs totaling $15.05. William Jaynes also appeared before Bennett, pleaded guilty to intoxication, and was fined $5 and costs.

C. FE. Gaskin New Marshfield Athens Ralph Hanning Bennett William Jaynes

Beirnes To Tell of Work Among Lepers

The Pilgrim Church schedules a Sunday School Rally at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with Rev George Beirnes speaking on Pentecost in the morning. An evangelistic service follows at 7 30 p m with Beirnes as evangelist. Evening programs include songs and nightly services all week. Saturday night he discusses his South American work among lepers.

Pilgrim Church George Beirnes Beirnes South America

Sermon by Charles E. Ayers at Good Shepherd Church

Morning prayers and sermon led by Charles E. Ayers of the Cincinnati Cathedral staff at 10 30 Sunday morning at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.

Good Shepherd Episcopal Church Charles E. Ayers Cincinnati

Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children Died After Forty Years

An old advertisement for Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders claims it eases teeth stomach disorders feverishness and other complaints in children. It invites readers to write to the Mother Gray Co. in Le Roy New York for a walking doll and free sample.

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