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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1935

Page

2

Tomcats Triumph Over J. T. High 24 to 11

Glouster High Tomcats defeated J. T. High cagers 24 to 11 at the local gym Saturday night. The Trieata led early and never surrendered the lead as defense dominated the opening period 4-2. By halftime the Tomcats held 11-8, extended to 18-10 after the third, and finished with six points in the final quarter while limiting the visitors to one.

Glouster Glouster High Tomcats J. T. High Cagers Trieata Tomcats

Jacksonville Mayor Has Five Hearings

Jacksonville figures George Keck and Joe Dalton of Redtown were arrested by Marshal Francis Barrett and Constable G. H. Love on intoxication charges. Both pleaded guilty before Mayor H. R. Phillips with fines of five dollars and costs. Elmer Russell of the country admitted driving while intoxicated and received a one hundred dollar fine and six months driving ban. Millfield brothers William and Taster Tator were arrested for disturbing the peace, pleaded guilty, each fined one dollar plus costs totaling nine dollars and eighty cents.

Jacksonville George Keck Joe Dalton Redtown Francis Barrett G. H. Love Glouster H. R. Phillips Fach Elmer Russell Phillips Russell William Tator

Buchtel to Play J-T in Final Cage Games

TRIMBLE Buchtel sends a large delegation for the season ending basketball games against J-T. The Buchtel boys and girls will face J-T teams in a rare closing night on the J-T floor Wednesday. The two Buchtel teams promise the most exciting finish of the season.

J.-T Buchtel

Emerson Jonas Transferred to Cambridge as State Radio Chief

Emerson Jonas, longtime member of the State Highway Patrol system, moves from Columbus to Cambridge to serve as chief operator at the State Highway Radio Broadcasting Station. The transfer marks a key posting change in the patrol's communications division.

Glouster Emerson Jonas State Highway Patrol Columbus Cambridge

Funeral for Mrs. Jane Andrews in Albany Tuesday

Albany obituary notes 88 year old widow of Civil War veteran Mrs. Jane Andrews died suddenly from a heart attack. She lived alone, formerly resided in Ames Township, now Albany resident. Survived by three children Lafe Andrews of McArthur Edward Andrews of Glouster and Mrs. Lucy Smith of Glouster. Funeral at Albany Baptist Church Tuesday 10 a.m. with interment at Concord Cemetery near Jacksonville.

Albany Jane Andrews Andrews Ames Township Lafe Andrews McArthur Edward Andrews Glouster Lucy Smith

Glouster P. T. A. Meeting Postponed to Monday

The Glouster P. T. A. meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed to next Monday. The Glouster schools will supply the program.

Glouster Glouster P. T. A

Glouster High Principal Hosts Weekend Visit

Principal L. G. DeLong of Glouster High School and wife hosted relatives over Sunday Mrs. DeLong’s parents Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Withers from Buckhannon West Virginia attended in Glouster Ohio area.

Glouster Prin. L. G. DeLong Glouster High School

Convicts Escape From Reformatory Under Fire

A mob of 18 convicts escaped through the corridor and front door as a guard was shot dead by a sawed off shotgun. Deputy Warden Gallion and guards returned fire injuring several inmates while a civilian helper helped recapture others. Mrs. Waters, head of the reformatory since 1927, faced praise from inmates who recently petitioned to keep her in charge.

Peter Jones Mrs. Waters Warden Waters Vernon Taliaferro Carter Reformatory Hayre Warren Funeral Home Stout Funeral Home Scout W. W. Warren C. L. Stout Telephone Company 8. G. Holland C. C. Butts

Central M E Church Continues Revival Efforts

Revival services will be continued tonight at the Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church announced by Rev. C W Radford. The services have run for two weeks with renewed interest and a fund drive for church redecoration was also noted.

Central Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church C. W. Radford Radford

Lands moved to Mercy Hospital for X rays

Kenneth Lands in serious condition was moved by ambulance from his home to Mercy Hospital Columbus on Sunday for X ray examination. He was escorted by his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Lands and Laura Gift and Mr and Mrs George Van Meter with the latter being a sister.

Chauncey Kenneth Lands Mercy Hospital Columbus Frank Lands Laura Gift George van Meter

Seven intoxication and DUI cases heard in Nelsonville

Nelsonville and York Township police handled seven intoxication cases two quarrel and fight charges and two driving under the influence offenses at week’s end Guilty pleas followed with fines costs and driving suspensions Willard May Edward Lowery Floyd Deirth Ray Elliott John Fellem William LaFollette Merle Birge Homer Burnside and John Brown faced penalties including fines and jail time for some while others had driving privileges suspended or suspended for six months.

Nelsonville Willard May Happy Hollow J. A. Bower State Highway Patrol Edward Lowery Deanville Bertha Evans Chestnut Street Costa Floyd Deirth Ray Elliott Carnes Alley John Fellem William LaFollette Buchtel Merle Birge Homer Burnside Lancaster John Brown Birge Burnside Brown Roy Goldsberry

Funeral services for Mrs Nora Dow Staten

The body of Mrs Nora Dow Staten who died Sunday night at her Wellsburg West Virginia home will arrive in Nelsonville Tuesday and funeral services are set for Wednesday at 1 PM at Stouts Funeral Home. Retta Howe Sunday School Class meets Tuesday at 7 PM with hostesses Mrs Blanche Riley Mrs Margaret Milholland and Mrs Marie Walker.

Nelsonville Nora Dow Staten Wellsburg W. Va Stouts Funeral Home Retta Howe Blanche Riley Margaret Milholland Marie Walker

Valentine Party by Mrs James Mc Kee for B E Club

Mrs James Mc Kee hosted a Valentine gathering at her Poplar Street home for the B E Club. Sewing was followed by bingo contests and charades with prizes, then a dainty luncheon for the members and guests listed.

Nelsonville James McKee B. E. Club Poplar Street B. Gilbert W. Hall F. Higgins J. Warrington J. Stocklin F. Bean

Funeral Held at Murray City for Charles Ralph

Funeral services for Charles Ralph who died suddenly Friday were held today at 10 at his Murray City home. The Scottish Rite Masonic service was led by Rev. G. C. Nutter, with burial in Columbus.

Nelsonville Charles Ralph Murray City G. C. Nutter Columbus

Juniors Meet Tonight in Nelsonville

The W B A Juniors will meet tonight at 7 o clock in Nelsonville with Lon da Lee Pollock.

Nelsonville Londa Lee Pollock

Miss Parry Hostess For Forest Rose Embroidery Club

Forest Rose Embroidery Club members were hosted by Miss Lulu Parry on Friday night in Nelsonville. After a social hour, a luncheon was served to Bertha Evans Hazel Bean Susie Wallace Richard Brown Walter Green Clarence Green Malcolm Raybould Luther Wyskiver Bessie Deer and Nell Dowler. Faithful Workers Class of the M E Church will be entertained Thursday night at Mrs Ed Dugan’s home on Kentner Street with Mrs Will Burnell assisting.

Nelsonville M. E. Church Ed Dugan Kentner Street Will Burnell

Towsley Arraigned on Housebreaking Charge

Thomas Towsley of Alexander Township pleaded not guilty to breaking and entering the home of Pearl Wood. Bound over to the grand jury under a $500 bond, which was not furnished, he remained jailed. The offense occurred Jan. 31. Wood tracked him in the snow.

Thomas Towsley Alexander Township Charles Stratton Pearl Wood T. R. Bennett Towsley Wood

Miss Donnie Adkins Spends Weekend With Parents

Miss Donnie Mae Adkins, employed in Nelsonville, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs O B Adkins, at Millfield.

Nelsonville Donnie Mae Adkins O. B. Adkins Millfield

Creomulsion Advertised as Quick Cough Remedy

An old advertisement urges readers to fight coughs quickly with Creomulsion claiming seven benefits in one. It stresses the product is powerful yet harmless, pleasant to take, and includes a refund offer if the cough or cold is not relieved.

Masons Plan Feb 22 Reunions and Inspections

Nelsonville Masons announce Inspections and reunions of St. Bernard Chapter No. 18 Royal Arch Masons and Haybron Council No. 119 Royal and Select Masters at the Masonic Temple on Friday February 22. The event includes a 4:30 pm convocation, 6 pm dinner at the Presbyterian Church, and a 7 pm Super-excellent Master degree conferred by Haybron Council with 40 participants observed by Walter Lenox and Raymond C. Cook.

Nual St. Bernard Chapter Royal Arch Masons Haybrow Council Royal and Masonic Temple C. G. Pritchard Retary Washington St. Bernard Walter Lenox Rolland Bright Logan Haybron C. Wood Bowen

Boy Scout Activities in Nelsonville Last Week

Nelsonville Troop 46 hosted Girl Scout Troop 1 for a 6:30 rally with 36 leaders and 27 Scouts, led by Mrs. Badger and Miss Shaw. The report covers annivers ary events, a Father and Son dinner, church services, school chapel talks, a simulated theater emergency, and Safety Campaign poster distribution by Troops 45 and 46.

Nelson Vlle W. H. Badger Helen Shaw Roy Tomlinson Bill Lawson Worth Clements James Herrold Luther Hathaway Isaac Vaughn Dean Linsecott Paul Wright Charles Parks Don Wachenschwanz Badger H. A. Rothrock Joe Wright Scott Rothrock G. M. Hoch George Butts Campbell Joe Lehman Dean Linscott Ralph Parks G. W. Hawk F. Bilinger Anna Butts Elaine Wright W. D. Mender Bob Smith Christian Church R. F. Strickler Assembly Smith Boy Scouts of America Mender Orpheum Theater Scouts of Troops 45 Gladys Whitlatch K. P

Willing Workers Class Meets At Steenrod Home

Nelsonville church group gathered Thursday night at Mrs. Elen Steenrod’s home. Mrs. Harriet Gray led the business session, Mrs. Clara Murphy gave a reading, a Valentine exchange was enjoyed, and a two course lunch was served to teachers and members.

Nelsonville Willing Workers The Christian Church Elen Steenrod Harriet Gray Clara Murphy Valentine

Wedding Dinner in Nelsonville Honors Gill and Westenbarger

A wedding dinner was hosted Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Jacobs in Nelsonville for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gill Gertrude Westenbarger. Guests included 16 attendees and local relatives. Influenza illness spread through some families with George Jacobs and Reliford children affected. recovery noted for Harry Burchfield.

Nelsonville William Jacobs Frank Gill Gertrude Westenbarger Wilbur Klinebrier Albert Sheets Logan Harry Burchfield William Dean Jane Dean Sylvia Todds New Plymouth Delbert Marshall Bernardine Woodard Columbus Harry Jackson

Traffic Death Investigated In Ohio Collision

A truck accident near Chauncey involved Burley thumb ing a ride and a passing machine edge injuring him. He died later in Columbus hospital. Forest Lattimer and Kenneth La Follette found the victim. Owen Kiser and Fred Wolf drove into a multi car crash, injuring Wolf and Mrs. Hagerman. Funeral services set for Chauncey at Floodwood Church.

Lehman Burley Columbus Forest Lattimer Kenneth la Follette Fred Wolf Wolf Owen Kiser Luhrig Paul Richards

Dean Voigt to Be Inaugurated National President

Dean Irma E. Voigt leaves New York City for Atlantic City to be inaugurated as president of the National Association of Deans of Women. She will return to Athens in a week, per secretary Margaret Lax. Voigt recently sat for a portrait by Ernest Fiene for Ohio University.

Irma E. Voigt New York City Atlantic City N.J National Association of Deans of Women Athens Margaret Lax Dean Voigt Ernest Fiene Ohio University

Pocahontas Degree Practice and Conferral

Chauncey-Mazon Council No 98 will hold team practice Tuesday at 7 pm. Thursday the council confers degree work on Ruth Dean. After the meeting refreshments and bingo follow. members should bring sandwiches.

Chauncey Mazon Council No. 98 Degree of Pocahontas Ruth Dean

Regular meeting of Christian Woman's Bible Class in Lexington Ave home

The Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ will hold a regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. L. Ferguson on Lexington Avenue. Mrs. T. R. Hamilton will present the lesson.

Chauncey Christian Woman's Bible Class Church of Christ J. L. Ferguson Lexington Avenue T. R. Hamilton

Chauncey Blue Devils Beat Rutland 44 to 31

Chauncey Blue Devils overpower Rutland 44 31 as Daugherty and Ross pace the attack. After a 11 7 first period lead Chauncey pulls away with Daugherty scoring seven baskets and two fouls. Chauncey reserves win 21 15 and a third meeting with The Plains is set for Nelsonville.

Chauncey Chauncey Blue Devils Rutland Blue Devils Daugherty Ross Chauncey Five Racine Greens Run Chauncey and the Plains Nelsonville A Nicholson Osborne Rico

Local Society Notes Invite Charity Bake Sale and Gatherings

A fragmentary society brief mentions the Thursday Bake Tale Ladies preparing sale for church renovations. Families including Mr and Mrs Connellsville and Mr Willis of Nelsoning host gatherings with relatives Eleanor and Ida Hill, Basil Roberts, and G W Ridge in attendance.

Connelsville Mers Willis Nelsoning L. B. Woods Lu Nelsonville Eleanor Mers Jg Ida Hill D. v Basil Roberts G. W. Ridge

Millfield Bible Class Valentine Meeting Held at Chauncey

Millfield Faithful Circle Bible Class members gathered for a Valentine party hosted by treasurer Mrs. H H Theisen in Chauncey. The evening included a business session led by Mrs. Ed Evans, games, prizes, a Valentine box, and a luncheon.

Mabel Sisson Iva Evans Nellie Russell Maxine Boudinot Eleanor Sharick Catherine McDaniel Maud Stauffer Faye Keirns Mae Boudinot Ida Hill Elizabeth Robinett

Hold Simpson Rites On Tuesday Morning

Mrs. Sidney Simpson, 76, longtime Dover Township resident, died Saturday night. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Millfield M E Church with burial in Hilltop Cemetery. Survived by six sons Frank Gaylord Milliard Oscar Howard and Leonard. daughters Edna Bulloch and Elizabeth Jones. Family moved from Kentucky.

Chauncey Sidney Simpson Dover Township Millfield M. E Burta Hilltop Charles Simpson Frank Gaylord Simpson Newark Milliard Colorado Oscar Howard Leonard Simpson Millfield Edna Bulloch Columbus Elizabeth Jones Simpson Kentucky

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