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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1936

Page

8

Murray City Junior Class to Stage Play on Feb 19

Murray City High School junior class to present the play Tom boy on Wednesday February 19 with cast including Juanita Nut ter Ermel Dixon Ralph Carsner Margaret Short Bill Beard Eileen Camp Raymond Wollett Ruth Martin Mary Wilfe Edison Jonas Frank Kozik Luella Koon Kathryn Podoski Lorraine Bunting An annual bazaar for St Philip Neri Church will be held February 14 and 15 at Eagle Hall with lunch beano and prizes.

Murray City Tomboy Murray City High School Juanita Nutter Ermel Dixon Ralph Carsner Margaret Short Bill Beard Eileen Camp Raymond Wollett Ruth Martin Mary Wilfe Edison Jonas Frank Kozik Luella Koon Kathryn Podoski Lorraine Bunting St. Philip Neri Eagle Hall

Albany Community Garden Club to Meet February Fourteen

Albany notes report a Friday evening meeting at 7 30 in the high school Agricultural Room with E M Musgrave as speaker on hot beds and cold frames. Also Hebbardsville church auxiliary gathers February fourteenth for potluck and officer election plus program. Mrs Irma Sickles undergoes surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Albany Albany Community Garden Club E. M. Musgrave Farr Baughman A. D. Cline George Ford Sand Ridge Ethel Henry Chauncey

Strange Case Of Julia Craig And Jones Copregm NEA 906

In a tension filled scene at a gown shop Amy reveals a woman is locked in a fitting room and carries Mrs Joseph cards with a Duffield alias causing a tense moment among Julia Kemp and Peter. Julia agrees to marry amid concerns about a younger woman linked to Peter’s client and a modest future home.

Julia Craig Jones Amy Kemp Julia Peter Julia Peter White Club

Honor Scouts At Syracuse

National Boy Scout Week observance held Sunday at Asbury Methodist Church in Syracuse with Scout leaders, Rev D Copley delivering a Scout sermon. Eleanor Karr, an Ohio University student from Athens, visited family between semesters. Local families hosted revival meetings and a luncheon honoring Howard Ewing before his departure for New York college. The Syracuse Eighth Grade rehearses a forthcoming play and the PTA plans a Tuesday meeting.

Syracuse Asbury Methodist Church Fred Shumway Marvin Roberts Irving Karr Dana Hysell William Houdashelt D Copley Mies Eleanor Karr Ohio University Athens H. W. Kyer Akron Homer Roush Syracuse Church of the Nazarene J. L. Blait C. L. Arnold Rock Springs Gerald Arnold Church of the Nazarene Pomeroy Glenroy Ewing Howard Eleanor Howard Ewing New York Belle Carleton Parent - Teacher Association

Cheshire Social Notes Outline Local O E S Meeting

The Cheshire Past Matron and Patrons Auxiliary met at Mr and Mrs C W Rife for their annual session with a three course dinner. New officers were elected W Rife president Clara Ward secretary Garnet Kirby treasurer. Funeral services for Charles Carrier were held at Old Ryger Baptist Church. The Methodist Sunday School reorganized with Harold Kennedy superintendent and Clara Ward assistant superintendent. James Shamblin moved his family from Huntington last week.

Cheshire C. W. Rife Wymond Bradbury Mes Carl Jenkins Garnet Kirby Clara Ward Ella Rothgeb Chauncey Rife Ada Mack Briggs Kirby Mack W. Rife Charles Carrier Old Ryger Baptist Church Gravel Hill Stanlevy Ward Clara June Aaron Davis Gallipolis F. W. Butcher Willard Weekley Caldwell Natiida Kelton Lloyd Roush Louisa MeaAllister Athens Orin Smith Harold Kennedy Ora Sayre James Shamblin Huntington Henry Reed Carthage Glen Wagoner Ruth Buckley Parkersburg Garrett Reed Howard Stout F. H. Stout Roy Cordon

Statewide probe targets embezzlement of veterans' estates

United States attorney announces a statewide investigation linking about 25 lawyers to embezzlement of hundreds of thousands of dollars from disabled veterans' estates. The report notes the effort aims to uncover misappropriation across multiple cases.

Boston United States Attorney's Office

Cold Weather Delays Letart Falls Work

In Letart Falls regions some market gardeners keep greenhouses ready for early spring while others delay planting due to extreme cold. The obituary for FE L Manuel drew many relatives and friends including Rev J D Law and Ruth Manuel, with a funeral planned for Thursday.

Letart Falls FE. L. Manuel J. D. Law Ruth Donald Coal Grove Henry Schram New Brighton Cecil Manuel Beaver Falls Fred Spencer New Haven W. Va Okey Cleland Walter Clelland Racine Arthur Cleland Kenneth J. N. Humphrey Middleport Dallas Clelland Batloe Maine

Cleveland Bakers Get 5 Percent Wage Increase

Six hundred workers at Cleveland bakeries win a five percent raise in minimum wage after a board of arbitration ruling on Monday. The report also notes eggs butter milk and salmon as good vitamin D sources.

Cleveland Board of Arbitration

Millfield Notes Show Church Event and Local News

Millfield reports on the Ladies Aid Society dinner at Olive Brook ins home with old fashioned dishes and a parade of costumes. The village also records minor accidents, school injuries, visitors, and a Bible class valentine party with new members enrolled.

Ins Ladies’ Aid Society Church of Christ Elizabeth Robinett Celia Boudinot Clara Hartley Thelma Jean Brookins Woodrow Patton John Rankin Millfield Ohio River Racine Patton Pomeroy William Cole

Plains Class Has Meeting

The Naomi Ruth Class of the M. E. Church met at Mrs. Paul Tipton s home with Mrs Kail as program leader. Funeral details for Fd Bryan noted. Plains teams split basketball wins against Lodi and Cooville. Junior Senior Prom held February 11 with refreshments by the Junior Class.

the Plains Naomi Ruth M. E. Church Paul Tipton Kail Humphrey Linscott Powell Cooper Evans Wagoner Porter Thompson McAllister Barrows Michael Luman Lodi Cooville Albany Bannow Coolville Cleveland Wilma Yates Thackery Everett Smith Plains High School Herman Humphrey

Three workmen drown after Seine fall in Paris show riot

In Paris a aerial cable car toppled into the Seine as hundreds watched. Three workmen died while the crowd looked on. The incident occurred amid chaotic conditions across Hunan province where bandits abound and Ivang has changed hands among gangs about seventy times in the last year.

Paris Seine Hunan China Idaho Ivang

Scouts Will Celebrate at Rutland

Rutland Boy Scouts and parents plan a social evening at K P Hall with stunts talks songs and games on Wednesday evening February 12. Charlies F Bryan funeral held at Rutland M E Church largely attended. he died near 62 after moving to Rutland in 1915 born in Jackson County. Interment at Nelsonville. Other local notices include Miss Betty Jean Reeves ill at Holzer Hospital and several residents facing accidents illnesses and travel.

Rutland K. P. Hall Charlies F. Bryan M. EF. Church Jobs Murray City Bertha Powers Leo Zanesville Clyde Gallipolis Frank Tom Jess Nelsonville Sam Willoughby Fanny Williams Jenny Shumaker Donley Betty Jean Reeves Holzer Hospital William Philips Wendell Dieh Ohio University McHaffy Ray Rawlings Pomeroy Weinand Brown

Hollister District News Highlights Local Activities

Hollister teams split with J T squads as girls win 34 18 and boys 44 22. Wilfred Mulpas missed tonight due to his grandfather’s death. County tournament set for Feb 26 27 28 29 at Ohio University with evening sessions. Lunch program praised and spring carnival planned. Class queen nominees listed with votes. Thelma Adams ill. Annetta Hodgson ill. eighth grade Valentine party planned. PTA Valentine social Feb 13 with bingo. Marriage of Albert Cairelli and Lavina Tees noted. Visitants at Glouster home of Cafrellis.

Hollister J-T Wilfred Mulpas Ohio University Louise Jennings Mary Mingus Kay Hardy Betty Rothery Athens County Teachers’ Association Athens PTA Albert Cairelli Hunterdon Lavina Tees Nelsonville

Atlantic Flier Weds in Spain Amid Diplomatic Attention

Juan Ignacio Pom bo married Senorita Marie Elena Rivero at the Church of San Marcos in Madrid. Diplomats and Latin American avistors attended. the bride’s mother, Senora Concha Rivero, reportedly did not consent. A rattlesnake metaphor closes the note.

Juan Ignacio Pombo Senorita Marie Elena Rivero Mexico Church of San Marcos Latin America Senora Concha Rivero

Hamlet Cleared in Washington Dog Bullying Case

In Washington a court absolved Hamlet of charges that he bullied smaller dogs. Assistant corporation counsel James W. Lauderdale ruled there was not sufficient evidence that Mrs. W. Forbes Morgan’s 18 pound Great Dane harmed the sent family area. The decision followed a pledge of a good neighbor policy by Mrs. Morgan through her attorney Joseph P. Tumuity.

Washington Hamlet James W. Lauderdale W. Forbes Morgan Lauderdale

Juror Convicts Man Then Arrested in Burglary Case

Arthur Bevar aged 25 joined eleven jurors in convicting John Sheppard known as Louisiana Slim of auto theft Tuesday. Bevar was later arrested by Norwood police in connection with a burglary.

Cincinnati Arthur Bevar John Sheppard Louisiana Slim Norwaod

Carpenter News Notes Highlights Local Events

Community notes record injuries and recoveries as Isabell Robinson falls on ice with Vinton Jewell aiding her. A. B. Rupe suffers a fractured rib from a manger fall. Local clergy and Grange events announced. Travel updates include May Wood’s return from Mobile and Columbus. School reopenings after severe winter. railroad operations improve. illness and obituaries noted.

Carpenter Isabell Robinson Vinton Jewell A. B. Rupe Walters Carpenter Church Columbia Grange George W. Ford Grange Insurance May Wood Mobile Ala

Fur Catch Is Cut This Year

The worst fur catch in years results from an unusually icy winter and extended federal relief to trappers. Sidney M. Schiele, president of the St. Louis Raw Fur and Wool Association, says the American fur crop is about 25 percent smaller than last season. He notes many would-be trappers stayed off to avoid losing relief, while cold weather and floods reduced supply. processing cost cuts may limit consumer price rises to around ten percent.

ST. Louis Sidney M. Schiele Woo! Association Schiele

Bishopville Brief Notes

Local residents share visits and family events with neighbors in Bishopville area. Mr. and Mrs. Moody visited near Mountville while Mrs. P. M. Smith stayed with son Dwight Smith in Glouster. Families hosted meals, birthday observances, and Sunday visits across Glouster Chauncey Mountville Road and East Branch.

Bishopville N. J. Moody Howard Mountville P. M. Smith Dwight Smith Glouster Dwight Steffy East Branch

Funeral for Charlies L. Ziekefoss in Coolville

Charlies L. Ziekefoss died in Parkersburg. His funeral was Sunday afternoon at White Funeral Home with Reverend Snyder officiating. Burial followed in Coolville Cemetery. Relatives from Parkersburg attended.

Coolville Charlies L. Ziekefoss Parkersburg White Funeral Home Snyder

Revival Begins in Sharpsburg District

SHARPSBURG February 10 revival services started at Mt. Herman after three Sundays missed due to bad weather. The Reverend Campbell preached Sunday night and the revival continues. Illness reports include the Harris child with glandular trouble and Gilbert Henthorne called to Mt. Vernon for his mother’s serious illness. Lillian Bardin and Vera Strode attended the funeral of Mrs. Cecil McGew of Columbus held at Bartlett.

Roy Teaford Columbus Harris Donahoe Friat Letart James Donahoe Pomeroy Deibert Teaford Racine George Hawthorne Curt Grimm Parkersburg R. M. Roush Marion McClure Dexter J. D. Heiney Ralph Wickline Oak Grove E. M. Chapman Sharpsburg Campbell Mt. Herman Carlos Harris Lillian Bardin Véra Strode Cecil McGew Bartlett A. H. Beckett Gilbert Henthorne Mt. Vernon

Athens City School District Financial Report 1935

The Athens City School District in Athens Ohio presents the fiscal year ending December 31 1935 financial report. It shows receipts and disbursements across General Fund Bond Retirement Fund and other accounts including debt service, maintenance, capital outlay and assets liabilities with detailed balances and schedules.

Board OF Education Athens City Athens Ohio E.R. Wy Board of Tax Tata POE Sirtica Patrona Pervice Puid Wchetineinenin Cdc ROC Oiichee Yeotal Uae Sabiceladb Pune Hatin Uckinaccuces MNO Mavetcir Oc Bsit Beneol Piatt Thonda Benseg Dsst Co Cne Cnte

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