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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1938

Page

2

Boy Scouts Present Program at Nelsonville High

Nelsonville High School held an assembly presented by the Boy Scouts with Don Sanders calling colors and the high school orchestra performing. Gilbert Smith led the loyalty pledge, Ruth Laessle announced a school carnival, and Supt. Arnold and Principal Washburn spoke briefly.

Nelsonville High School Nelsonville Gilbert Smith Don Sanders Mr. Franks Jack Mulligan Don Harmony Jimmy Knight Supt Arnold Washburn Ruth Laessle

Dr Walker To Teach School At Buchtel

The Cantaloupe Center School prepares a public visit with a play at Buchtel High School auditorium. PTA cast members rehearse tonight, aiming for a 80s and 90s relic theme. Dr. Walker will portray the school teacher in the production.

Buchtel Cantaloupe Center PTA Buchtel High School Walker

Degree of Pocahontas Benefit Party Tonight

The Degree of Pocahontas plans a weekly benefit party at 8 o'clock in the Red Men's Hall in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Degree of Pocahontas Red Men’s Hall

Py thian Sisters Benefit Party Set for Thursday Night

Nelsonville announces a regular weekly benefit party of the Py thian Sisters to be held Thursday at 8 o'clock in the K of P Hall with proceeds for their charity work.

Nelsonville Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall

Daughters of Ananda Benefit Party Set in IOOF Hall

Nelsonville event announced a benefit party Friday night at 8 o clock in the IOOF Hall to support a local cause. The gathering invites community members to attend and contribute.

Nelsonville D. of A IOOF

Miller to Attend Ford Training in Columbus

Gail Miller a mechanic at Ebersbach Ford Garage travels to Columbus to join a Ford Motor Company sponsored school of instruction.

Middleport Gail Miller Ebersbach Ford Columbus Ford Motor Company

Local Union 5127 Reschedules Meeting to Feb 19

Local Union No 5127 will meet one week earlier than planned due to the CIO convention in Columbus. The gathering is set for Saturday February 19 at 1 o clock in the Spray Building formerly known as the 40 and Building.

Nelsonville CIO Columbus Spray 40 and & Building

Suit Filed for $500 on Promissory Note in Common Pleas

United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co. sues Herman H. Mees in common pleas court seeking $500 claimed due on a promissory note. Plaintiff alleges the note is overdue and no principal or interest has been paid.

Pomeroy Common Pleas United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co Herman H. Mees

Dangerous rhetoric on substitute pricing in early business adage

A brief editorial snippet notes selling a substitute for 666 is unwise as it could harm customer trust and business income. It argues customers are assets and that 666 is valued higher than a substitute by a factor of three or four.

Bellans

Spring Returns With Chicks at Ida Thornton Home

Mrs. Ida Thornton, recovering from rheumatism, enjoys sunny days and a cane free by stepping into spring. An old hen returned home to deliver 16 new chicks, brightening the Thornton household.

Nelsonville Ida Thornton

Revival Draws Large Crowds at Nelsonville Church

A large crowd gathered at the Church of Christ in Nelsonville for Rev. Williams sermon "With Purpose of Heart." Soloists Mrs. Brown Miss Lahugh and Mrs. Redempa Sines performed, Loyal Women and Rainbow Classes attended, and plans for Young People’s Night with a girls chorus led by Miss Nettie Keeton are announced. Rev. Williams will speak on "The Great Things of Life."

Nelsonville Church of Christ Rev. Williams Nettie Keeton

Langsville Social Notes Highlight Area Families

Hubert Taylor and family from Middleport visit sister Mrs Harold Ward. Mrs Bruce Morris stays with her parents Denney Wilkesville. Dorothy Kennedy returns home after assisting Mrs Denney two weeks. L E Entsminger visiting daughter Maynard Davis Charleston W Va. Evelyn Hill and Burrell White wed in West Virginia on February 2. Jitney supper at Langsville church February 10 draws crowd. Many locals referenced: Amy Lowery, J H Morton Dexter. Walter Joe born to Stanley Sheline February 12. Mrs Taylor ill at home.

Langsville Hubert Taylor Middleport Harold Ward Bruce Morris Denney Wilkesville Dorothy Kennedy L. E. Entsminger Maynard Davis Charleston W. Va Evelyn Hill R. D. Hill Burrell White West Virginia Everett McKnight Halliday Charley Siders Rutland Amos Dexter J. E. Chase Stanley Sheline Walter Joe William Tucker Ross Leonard Amy Lowery J. H. Morton Dexter Taylor Russell Spaulding Gardener Orville Davis Cuyahoga Falls Oren Davis F. A. Miller Elsie McKnight Frank Braley von Miller John W. T. Miller Vinton

Carnival Schedule Named for Nelsonville Event

The Nelsonville school carnival to be held Friday night February 18 in the high school begins at 7 with a sequence of acts including minstrel wrestling and a movie. Several features promise novelty such as the Hall of Oddities and a womanless wedding.

Nelsonville King and Queen of Hearts Louise Lowden Edith Cook Leora Allen Betty Jane Ross Dana Shafer Vierl Ogg Don Harmony John Hannahs Hall of Oddities Charles Parks Hugh Webb John North Robert Wilkins Brooks Franks Long Boyd

Broadwell Bible Class Meets At Mrs Brill Home Tonight

Broadwell Ohio district notes a Bible class gathering at the home of Mrs Lone Brill at 7 pm. Local residents report visiting relatives and friends across nearby towns including Sand Rock Glouster and Columbus during the weekend and Sunday.

Personal News Notes From Kanauga Area

Mr and Mrs Verne Berridge attended the Happy Home Club at Mrs Maurice Thomas White Oak with quilting and a potluck noon meal. Sunday School reported 83 attendees with five visitors and a 4 08 collection. Mrs W W Ricketts is ill at home. Epworth League held a valentine party at the school. Mrs Jack Edwards and Mrs Harold Edwards visited relatives Ella Russell and family. Mrs Paul Burns of Portsmouth visits Homer Daugherty family. Woman's Home Missionary Society to meet at Mrs F F Thornton. Orpha Wagner and family visit Chester Wagner and A W Pullins family. Mrs Fannie Schoonover ill.

Jack Edwards Harold Edwards Pleasant Ella Russell Paul Burns Portsmouth Homer Daugherty Woman's Home Missionary Society F. F. Thornton Orpha Wagner Logan W. Va Grace Ella Wagner Chester Freer Mr. Smith A. W. Pullins Fannie Schoonover

WBA Announces First Nelsonville Party at Red Men's Hall

The WBA will host the first in a series of social events in Nelsonville at Red Men’s Hall on Thursday evening at 8 o’clock. Local members invite participation and donations to support club activities.

Nelsonville WBA Red Men's Hall

Aged Woman Dies at Home on Hamsey Run

Mrs. Lovania Chappalier aged 78 died yesterday at her Hamsey Run home. Funeral arrangements are not set. Surviving are her husband Isaac Chappalier and three sisters Mrs. W. M. Roach Mrs. Andrew Wolfe and Mrs. Ann Shafer.

Hamsey Run Nelsonville Lovania Chappalier Isaac Chappalier W. M. Roach Andrew Wolfe Ann Shafer

Nelsonville Social Notes Dinner Follows WBA Meeting

A Tuesday evening program at Red Men s Hall featured a lunch after the regular WBA Review meeting. Hostesses were Mrs Verina Bowers, Mrs Margaret Bowers, Mrs Clarence Shockley, and Mrs Oscar Bussey.

Nelsonville WBA Review Red Men’s Hall Verina Bowers Margaret Bowers Clarence Shockley Oscar Bussey

Eudora OES Potluck Before Initiation at Masonic Temple

At the Eudora Chapter OES meeting the group will hold a potluck supper at 6 PM at the Masonic Temple followed by the initiation ceremony.

Eudora Chapter OES Masonic Temple

Girl Scouts Leader Meeting Tonight At Methodist Church

The leadership group of the Girl Scouts will meet tonight in the Scout room of the Methodist Church at 8 o'clock. A large attendance is urged as matters of importance will be considered.

Girl Scouts Methodist Church

Ladies Aid chicken dinner at Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid Society serves a chicken dinner to the congregation and public from 5 to 7 this evening at the Methodist Church. The annual event draws a large crowd. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Dean and George Barrons are in Columbus attending the Ohio Hardware Association.

Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society S. E. Dean George Barrons Columbus Dean Mr. Barrons Ohio Hardware Association

Elizabeth Green Hosts Golden Rule Class at Mill Street

Mrs Elizabeth Green will host Thursday evening for the Golden Rule Sunday School Class of the Methodist Church at her home on Mill Street.

Elizabeth Green Golden Rule The Methodist Church Mill St

Methodist Guild Meeting Hosts 25 at Arnold Social

Assisting Mrs. E. J. Arnold Tuesday evening in entertaining the Methodist Guild, Mrs. W. W. Warren and Miss Blanche Linton. Mrs. Donald Betts completed the study book, Rebuilding of Rural America. A social hour followed the business session over which Mrs. Nell Dowler, the new group president, presided. The hostesses served 25 members and guests.

E. J. Arnold Methodist Guild W. W. Warren Blanche Linton Donald Betts America Nell Dowler

Pastor Returns from Cincinnati After Illness

Mrs. S. M. Pastor reports her husband Mr. Pastor has returned from Cincinnati where he had been seriously ill at the home of Roy D. Pastor. He is improved.

S. M. Pastor Cincinnati Pastor Roy D. Pastor

Local Couple Hosts Guests as Mrs McDowell Recovers

Mr and Mrs Robert Davis of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Newton Primmer of Logan were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs S R McDowell on Poplar Street. Mrs McDowell is recuperating after a fall two weeks ago fractured her arm.

Robert Davis Columbus Newton Primmer Logan S. R. McDowell Poplar St

Sharp Family Attend Ath ens Funeral in Honor of Mrs Custer

Mr and Mrs Joe Sharp of Lancaster visited their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Frank Jackson. The two couples attended the funeral in Athens for Mrs W L Custer a niece and cousin of the Sharps and Jacksons.

Joe Sharp Lancaster Frank Jackson Sharps

Local social visits from Athens and Akron noted

Mrs. W F Heaton and daughter Alice Ann of Athens stayed with Mrs Heaton's parents Mr and Mrs A G Cotton. Attorney and Mrs Clayton Crafts and daughters Sarah and Louise of Akron were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs S E Dean.

W. F. Heaton Alice Ann Athens Heaton A. G. Cotton Clayton Crafts Sarah Louise Akron S. E. Dean

Carbon Hill Personal Social News Items

Mrs. Fred Smith shopped in Nelsonville Monday. Harold Campbell family visited Lawrence Smith. Edgar Stedwell and daughter Margaret toured Nelsonville Monday. Floyd Parry son Thomas and Joan Shelton were in Lancaster Monday. High school band traveled to Laurelville Monday night. Andy Ballard visits Columbus with his wife at St Francis Hospital. John Devol moved his family to the Coe property. Wayne Johnson and William Briley neighbors noted. Carl Sparnow family of Logan called on relatives Sunday. Mrs. Quinton Shaw visited in Logan Saturday. Add Sanborn and Q T Shaw went to Pomeroy Monday. Emerency school held Valentine party Monday night with potluck. Attendees listed. Eliza Johnson visiting relatives in Columbus this week.

Carbon Hill Fred Smith Nelsonville Harold Campbell Lawrence Smith Edgar Stedwell Margaret Floyd Parry Thomas Joan Shelton Lancaster Laurelville Andy Ballard Columbus St. Francis Hospital John Devol Coe Wayne Johnson William Briley Carl Sparnow Logan Quinton Shaw Add Sanborn Q. T. Shaw Pomeroy Emerency School Polly Stuart Verna Dawley Martha Sowers Annie Smith Rulah Lowes Hester Beal Lillian Dawley Clara Smart Margie Devol Arminta Furry Ella Guess Stella Carpenter Clara Shaw Esther Dawley Eliza Johnson

Dan Satterfield Joins Stucco Service Station Manager Role

Dan Satterfield takes employment at the Stucco Service Station on N Second Ave as the station changes management. Ted Baker, manager of Sugar Run Service Station in Pomeroy, will also manage the Stucco Station replacing C P Williams.

Middleport Dan Satterfield Stucco N. Second Ave Ted Baker Sugar Run Pomeroy C. P. Williams

Ohio Falls 22-21 to Marshall in late rally

Ohio University battled Marshall College in Men's Gym with a deliberate stall plan. Nick Lalich and George Ayersman led a late Bobcat rally, but Marshall held on for a one point victory as time expired.

Butch Grover Bobcats Grover Ohio University Marshall College Herd Marshall Nick Lalich

College Basketball Scores From Ohio and Nearby States

Marshall defeats Ohio U 22 to 21 while Wittenberg tops Otterbein 36 to 30. Ashland beats Ohio Northern 53 to 47 and Bowling Green gets past Heidelberg Capital 56 to 50. Kenyon 36 Findlay 52 Hiram 48 Grove City 47. Toledo 57 Western State Teachers 46 Youngstown 44 Thiel 27. Salem 52 West Virginia Wesleyan 39 Westminster 62 Bethany 37 Beloit 33 Ripon 30 Franklin 30 Wabash 18.

Marshall Ohio U Wittenberg Otterbein Ashland Ohio Northern Bowling Green Heidelberg Capital Kenyon Findlay Bluffton Hiram Grove City Toledo Western State Teachers Youngstown Thiel Salem W. Va West Virginia Wesleyan Westminster Bethany University of Toledo Kalamazoo Mich

Wittenberg extends eight game win streak in league play

Wittenberg defeated Otterbein 36 to 30 to stretch its Ohio Conference winning streak to eight and move within half a game of Wooster. Capital's Ray Heischman scored 34 as Capital beat Kenyon 50 to 36. Ashland, Bowling Green also won as Toledo topped Western State Teachers.

Columbus U.P Wittenberg Ohio Otterbein Lutherans Wooster Ray Heischman Sterling Capital Kenyon Heischman Capital Ashland Ohio Northern Bowling Green Heidelberg

Yankees Acquire Knickerbocker to Bolster Infield

The New York Yankees traded utility infielder Don Heffner and cash to the St. Louis Browns to land shortstop Bill Knickerbocker. He may back up the keystone sack or vie for second base if Joe Gordon underperforms, and could reclaim the shortstop job if Frankie Crosetti struggles at the plate.

NEW York U.P New York Yankees Today Bill Knickerbocker Don Heffner Cash St. Louis Browns Knickerbocker Heffner Joe Gordon Newark Frankie Crosetti

Minersville Forms Epworth League Unit

The Minersville M E Church youth group organized an Epworth League with officers led by President Anna Louise Whaley and five vice presidents. Miss Ethel Garland spoke on Visits to Unique Churches throughout the United States.

Buckeyes Fall as Marshall Seizes Lead in Narrow Loss

Marshall clinches the Buckeye title by extending its win streak to six with an 8 4 1 victory where Ohio drops to third behind Miami. The game features F T Rivita and teammates for Marshall against Ohio’s Rinta Peoples Hood Malakas and Ayersman with endgame free throws and personal tallies listed.

Buckeye Marshall Ohio Miami Quint F. T. Rinta Ratish Cnncconsenae Peoples Hood Sennmen Malakas Thee Oceanea Marshall Ga F. T. Rivita W.cnsecanasee Wileen Sancasevrene Watson Cea Ayersman Paletti Cimance Staseball Malokas Rivlin Wilcox Lalich Harrington Cincinnati Westfall W. Va

Athens Bull dogs meet Middleport in return contest

Athens hosts Middleport tonight at 8 in a SECAA basketball clash at the High School Auditorium. Athens aims to avenge last month’s three overtime loss to Middleport and extend a home winning streak as they prep for a two game road trip.

Athens Middleport Athens Bulldogs Middleport Yellow Jackets Bulldogs Marietta Ohio University-Marshall Yellow Jackets Wiley Lohse Carl Wilson Bruce Lawson G. Bennett Harley Bradbury McKinley Wilson Ramsey Lawson Osborn Coen

Organize Adult Education Classes In Glouster

Organization enrollment for adult education will be held at 7 oclock Friday evening Feb 18 in the Glouster high School building. Eligible adults may enroll with teachers offering Handicraft first aid photography typing current events consumers cooperatives english dramatics Ohio history American history history of Athens County business arithmetic home economics and parliamentary law. Additional courses may be started if pupils want them.

Glouster Glouster High School Consumers’ Cooperatives Ohio Athens County

Ashwill Addresses Troop 71 Demonstration Night

G E Ashwill, Boy Scout Field Executive, spoke at Troop 71 on Tuesday night and demonstrated knot tying. Rev Boroff attended as a visitor.

Bees Live Longer in Winter Theorized

A saying suggests bees endure longer life in winter as they reduce work duties, contrasting with busier summer activity. The claim implies seasonal labor impact on bee longevity and energy use.

Pimples Cost Her Job Ad Warns About Skin Condition

In a cautionary tale an employee is said to have been efficient but lost employment due to a disfigured pimply face. The ad promotes Peterson's Ointment for relief from itching eczema and red blotches and claims money back. The product is advertised at 35 cents in drugstores.

Peterson All Druggiste Adv

Woody Jensen Rejoins Pirates for 1938 Season

Outfielder Woody Jensen, who clashed with the Pirates front office over management, signed with Pittsburgh for 1938. Officials said he agreed to a contract on receipt, returning at the same reported salary as last season after batting .276.

Pittsburgh U.P Woody Jensen Pittsburgh Pirate Pirate Jensen

Tax Help Arrives at Middleport City Hall

O. W. Kennedy, internal revenue collector, will be at Middleport City Hall on Thursday and Friday to assist taxpayers with filling income tax returns.

Middleport O. W. Kennedy Internal Revenue Collector Middleport City Hall

Vultures Rally as Scavengers Follow Falling Carcasses

It is believed that vultures spread over many miles locate a dead animal by trailing another vulture that appears to be moving toward a carcass. This cooperative behavior suggests a formation flight pattern aiding scavenging in wide areas.

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