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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1933
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes mines in a district placed on work lists and a push to reduce orders last week. It mentions shipments loaded at the mine and rail Line details including B&O and C&O in incomplete form with total figures unclear.
The third of a series of high school debates in the Southeastern Ohio region will be held this evening at Nelsonville High. The affirmative team from Nelsonville will face Athens' negative side over the intangible tax issue. Nelsonville participants include Ralph Parks.
The program opens with an orchestra recital at 7 30. The debate begins at 8 00. Participants include Mary Margaret Betts and Elizabeth Backus in what appears to be a community gathering.
Nelsonville reports the Montana Meechy Cowboy Band will perform again at Buchtel on February 11. The dance, sponsored by the ladies auxiliary to the UMWA, benefits relief work and Buchtel athletics. Committee in charge includes Mrs. Rose Bruce Mrs. Elizabeth Hopkins and Miss Pauline Mason.
Nelsonville residents are reminded of a Band Boosters meeting set for Thursday at 8 p m in the high school building. The gathering invites members and supporters to discuss band activities and plans.
Nelsonville reports the Christian Church Missionary Society has postponed its meeting due to Mrs. Stanley Mecham illness. The session is rescheduled for next Thursday night.
George H. was officially inducted as a new member of the Kiwanis Club of Gloucester at the Hotel Gordon during a regular meeting led by Attorney George W. cairman Education. The program featured a talk on Indian music with piano solos by Mrs. Una Miller and vocal numbers by Miss Kathryn A. Wells, plus a demonstration with an Indian tom tom. Attendees included Mrs. Mary Bryson, Mrs. Garnet Drury, and several others. the club plans a dinner and Valentine party at Mrs. Garnet Drury’s home next Monday night.
Mrs Dunnett hosts a Progressive club gathering at a Madison Street home. In the vice president’s absence Mrs Mae leads the opening song and recites the club creed as the meeting begins.
Mrs. Charles Hinton entertained the N. T. club in Gloubertown with regular business followed by games. Eleven members enjoyed lunch after the games.
Warren Williams of Oak Hill, a coal loader at Sunday Creek Mine No 6 in Millfield, suffered a fracture of the left leg when slate fell yesterday afternoon. He was taken to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis for medical treatment.
Miss Vivian Ruscoe and Miss Marion Ruscoe hosted the Christian Church Sunday School Business Girls Class in Lancaster. Officers were elected with Helen Verity re elected president S S Steenrod vice president Frances Bennett secretary and Paul Allen treasurer. Jigsaw puzzles entertained 17 members and the teacher Mrs Frank Bette. A Valentine luncheon followed.
Nelsonville residents seeking future Red Cross floor distributions must obtain new cards from the American Legion building. Applications open Thursday at 10 am and continue through the day. Old cards will not be recognized. the order applies to Nelsonville applicants only.
The M. M. Class of the Methodist Church will meet at Miss Dorothy Howe’s home at 288 Elizabeth Street on Thursday February 9 at 7 30 PM.
Members of the Rainbow Class of the Christian Church will meet in the church study Thursday afternoon at 1:30 to attend the funeral of Mrs Heft.
Nelsonville notices baby relief clothing will be issued only on Fridays from 10 30 to 11 30 at relief headquarters marking a change in distribution times and days for families in need.
McLeish schools closed the first semester with pupils earning A or B averages in several grades. Wardene Brooks Ernestine Styers Harry West led first grade. Leroy Brooks Katherine Coffman led second. Percy Coffman led third. Ruth Roberts Mildred Embrey led fourth with several peers listed for perfect or high attendance. Upper grades show Marvel McGee on honor roll and several students with perfect January attendance. Garrett McKee teaches the upper grades. The Jauchius family spent the weekend at Coar Run visiting Mrs Jauchius parents.
Mrs. Leo White entertained her bridge club Tuesday night with three tables in use. Guests included Mrs. Carl Stratton and Miss Catherine Newman. A refreshment course was served. High scores were achieved by Mrs. Miller Wilson and Mrs. Eugene Pritchard.
Nelsonville hosts the Phi Club a newly organized fraternal group using quarters in the Taylor Building on Hocking Street. Officers elected include Paul Collamore as president Howard Butts as vice president Gordon Campbell as secretary and Ells Devore as treasurer.
Relief headquarters on Washington Street will hand out children dresses from 10 30 to 2 Thursday. School representatives may call to pick up the dresses. No general distribution or adult clothing this week.
Eighteen members and three guests responded to roll call Tuesday as Miss Lulu Parry hosted the Esther Class. A 6:30 potluck dinner followed aided by bingo and jigsaw puzzles during the evening led by President Mrs. James Coleman who conducted the business session.
Mrs Ellen Steenrod of West Washington Street will host members of the Willing Workers Class at the Christian Church at her home Thursday night at seven o clock. Members are asked to bring their favorite dish.
Mrs Josie Baugh and Mrs Allie Dilcher hosted Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Church on Fayette Street Tuesday night. Miss Hyla Harrold led devotions and Mrs Fred Juniper presided over the business session. Twelve members answered roll call during social time.
The Pythian Sisters will meet in their hall Thursday night at 7 o clock. Refreshments will be served potluck style.
Mrs. Frank Jackson hosted twenty children Tuesday afternoon for Sally Jacksons fifth birthday. Guests attended a 4 o'clock matinee then traveled to the Jackson home for a 6 o'clock dinner. A cake and valentines decorated the table with valentines given as favors.
Mr and Mrs Ralph M Henry Mrs Earl Campbell City and Mrs Jno F Bond son Charles and Mrs Carrie Smith and daughter Augusta of Logan joined Mr and Mrs Ralph H Yontz at the Columbus funeral for Mrs Caroline Felber 92 native of Hocking County aunt of John F Bond and Mrs Smith. Columbus Mrs C A Burnette and son Joe Lancaster were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Jeckson.
Eleven of eighteen living Athens Elks officers attended a Tuesday night Past Exalted Rulers Night banquet with about 100 members present. Major R. R. Johnson moderated and recalled the lodge’s 27 year history in the Cline Building. Attendees included J. A. Fuller C. R. Featherston Dr. J. M. Higgins Fred R. Baker Major S. M. Johnson F. A. Lavelle Hugh G. Jefferson John B. Cross O L Hoisington and Leo Merchant Ann Arbor Mich. The lodge announced a Washington’s Birthday fundraiser led by Paul Shannon and more than twenty members assisting.
Minstrel show set for Sanders Theater in Millfield Friday at 7 30 with Paul Daugherty as interlocutor End men Kojean and Woodrow Patton Comedians and balladists include Dennis Mc Daniel Billy Smith Elmer Jame Paul James Willard Border Clarence Tracy Gerald Willis Charles Misner J Daugherty and John Rankin L W Sanders directs assisted by Dutch Wade Specialties in singing and dancing by Bert Smith Bert MacQuade Ray Chadwell Jack Border Jacquelyn Sanders Henrietta Heffkin Donna Lou Sisson Gordon Mingus Lorena Makieson Virginia MacQuade String music by Ray Senders Wall Border Argentine Peace Raymond Savage Dover Band to play selections.
Greens Run defeated Carbondale 31 to 21 in the Athens County League postponed boys game with Herbst scoring 18 for Greens Run and Mace adding eight for Carbondale. It was Greens Run fourth straight win in under three weeks. In girls action Greens Run prevailed for their second straight win as Welch and Hildebrand shone. Six led Carbondale with five points.
Chesterhill on February 8 report says C. O. Deihi mathematics teacher at the local school barely escaped serious harm when his car skidded on Bowman hill south of town, plummeted 40 feet down a declivity, rolled over, and slid 40 feet more before stopping. Vehicle damaged about 50 dollars.
Chauncey minister Rev G B Courtney announces Col A L Mondy of Waterloo Ind will speak Friday night at 7 30 o'clock on No Repeal Mondy served 20 years as Indiana school teacher and superintendent and with the National Guard including service on the Mexican border and in France as educational director of Expeditionary Forces He lectured across the nation before 2000 high schools and colleges A large attendance is expected and all are invited by Rev Courtney
Mrs. A. L. Preston and her mother Mrs. E. J. Adams hosted a weekend visit from Mrs. Silas Hoisington Mrs. Jack Poole and Verna Louise Poole of Athens and Miss Minnie Kincade of Nelsonville. The Friendship Class of Chauncey Church of Christ meets tonight at the home of Misses Elizabeth and Eleanor Close with Henry Cass leading the program.
Mr and Mrs Robert Phillips and daughter of Marion Ohio were weekend guests of Mrs Phillips parents Mr and Mrs Charles Sweeney in a family visit.
Mr and Mrs Charles Showalter announce the birth of a son at their Chauncey home on February 4. The baby weighed seven pounds fourteen ounces and has been named Melvern Leonard.
The February Messenger reports Trimble Grange adopted a resolution opposing diversion of funds and urging more money for rural roads. Development of year round rural roads has long been a Grange objective.
John Hook of Mill Street, Chauncey, employed at Chauncey Mine No. 25, suffered a broken leg in a mine accident this week.
Time Bayer aspirin tablets provide fast effective relief with no gritty texture. Available in boxes of 12 or bottles of 24 or 100 at any drug store.
Mr and Mrs George Snsher announce the birth of a son named Charles Henry at their home in Coal Run near Chawun cey.
Sixteen mines in the Chauncey district operated Tuesday and fourteen were marked up for work today. Mines listed include Carbondale Kimberly Hocking Luhrig Lick Run Pos ton No 6 Chauncey No 25 No 225 No 9 No 119 No 107 No 28 No 24 No 219.
Scores compiled for the Athens Kiwanis Club Auction and Contract Bridge Tournament to aid underprivileged children in Athens County list top entrants led by R. W. Finsterwald and H. L. Finkle in Contract and Auction events. Next round is set for Thursday night at Hotel Berry with registrations through P. F. Good and committee.
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