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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1934

Page

3

Buchtel Boys Defeat Chauncey In Rivalry Tilt

Buchtel High beat Chauncey High 17 14 in a hard fought gym contest. Chauncey star Dau gherty led scorers while Buchtel girls beat Chauncey 25 14 in the second preliminary. Jeane Kirkendall led Buchtel girls with strong defense and scoring. Lineups follow.

Buchtel Boys Chauncey Blue Devil Girls Buchtel High Chauncey High Focal Buchtel Aggrega Blue Devils Theisen Daugherty Chauncey Girls Buchtel Girls James Locke Jeane Kirkendall Chauncey Boys Gft Hirercoo McQueld Tolliver Sweaay Chauncey Girl Cunningham Anca

Personal Notices From Athens and Columbus Gatherings

Personal mentions show several residents visiting kin and friends. Names include Gay Ervin Margaret An ders Erma Jones Nettie Keeton Esther Jones Wallace Gienn Joe Verity and Fred Brown Doral Wallace Don Davis family and guests C H Cox Frank Wallace T J Davis Will Tedrow Charlie Tedrow plus H H Iller and a pleasantville link.

Gay Ervin Margaret Anders Erma Jones Nettie Keeton Esther Jones Athens Wallace Gienn Columbus Joe Verity Fred Brown C. H. Cox Doral Wallace Ohio University Frank Wallace Don Davis Bob Ellen T. J. Davis H. H. Iller Pleasantville Will Tedrow Crookeville Charlies Tedrow

Fractured Arm Suffered by Nelsonville Boy Roller Skating

Gerald Jr Nelson aged 12 son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Nelson suffered a fracture of the right arm above the wrist when he fell while roller skating Saturday Dr J L Webb reduced the fracture in Nelsonville on February 19.

Nelsonville Gerald Jr Gerald Nelson J. L. Webb

Unemployed League to Meet at I O O F Hall

Nelsonville reports the next regular meeting of the Unemployed League will be held on Wednesday night February 21 at 7 oclock in the I O O F Hall.

Nelsonville

Frances Willard Memorial Services Planned at Walnut Street

The W C T A Frances Willard Memorial services will be held at Mrs. George Evans home on Walnut Street Tuesday night at 7:30. Assisting hostess is Mrs. Bertha Barker. Devotional leader is Mrs. Charles Monks and the program is in charge of Mrs. Jesse Bryan.

Two Marriage Licenses Issued In Pomeroy Court

In Pomeroy on Saturday probate court issued two licenses. Sam Scarvey Jr. 31 of Smithers West Virginia and Ruth Cooper 29 of Syracuse were married. Paul Sisson 27 of Middleport and Mildred Nelson 17 of Langsville received licenses with Rev. H F Bolton named as officiating minister.

Local residents called to care for gravely ill Daniel Tracy

Pomeroy reports Mrs. John Schmitt of Columbus and W. A. Gilmore of Huntington visit Second Street home of Daniel Tracy’s daughter Mrs. Norma Goodwin as family gathers during his critical illness. Schmitt is Gilmore’s daughter and Tracy’s nephew.

Pomeroy John Schmitt Columbus W. A. Gilmore Huntington Daniel Tracy Norma Goodwin Second Street Schmitt Gilmore Tracy

Long and Hoffner Visit Jackson Friends

Mr and Mrs W E Long and Mr and Mrs H P Hoffner of Pomeroy spent Sunday in Jackson with Cr Bauman and family.

W. E. Long H. P Hoffner Pomeroy Jackson Cr. Bauman

Wood Wins Galveston Open Golf Title

Craig Wood Deal of New Jersey won the first prize of 400 in the Galveston open golf tournament. He shot 72 and 72 in the final 36 holes for a 200 total, two over par for 72 holes.

Galveston Tex U.P Craig Wood Deal N. J Wood

Funeral Rites Held for Thomas Auflick in Nelsonville

Funeral services were held at the Auflick home on Ashton Avenue with Rev. R F Strickler officiating. Burial followed at Greenlawn. Out of town mourners included several Columbus Marion Chauncey Haydenville and Nelsonville residents. About fifty members of Local Union No 3905 attended.

Nelsonville Thomas Auflick Ashton Avenue R F. Strickler Church of Christ Jesus Greenlawn Sam Culp Paul Robert Earl Howard Hensen Columbus William Wilson Jo Ann Marion John Ley Chauncey Fred Morman Gusta Bowersock Wyskiver Haydenville Loudner Grace Covert Ella Roberts Deanville Pearl Glenn Thomas Campbell Morristown

Holiness Church to host Rev L R Roberts preaching

Oak Grove announces Rev L R Roberts district superintendent of Pilgrim Holiness Churches in Ohio will preach at the local Holiness Church Thursday night at 7 o clock. The public is invited.

Oak Grove L. R. Roberts West Carrolton Pilgrim Holiness Churches Ohio

Powell announce birth of son

Mr and Mrs James Powell announce the arrival of a son born Sunday February 18.

James Powell

Faithful Circle Bible Class Hosts February Meeting at Ed ith Heffkin Home

The Faithful Circle Bible Class held its monthly business session and Valentine party at Mrs. Edith Heffkin’s home with Mrs. Nellie Russell presiding. Prizes were awarded for Bible tests and traveling books as members shared devotions and games.

Faithful Circle Edith Heffkin Nellie Russell John Sharrick Jean Russell Betty Henrietta Heffisn Mabel Sisson Eleanor Sharrick Ira Evans Garnet Blower Beatrice Theisen Boudinot

Cutler Willing Workers Club Meets At Totman Home

Cutler community notes report the Willing Workers Club meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Totman in Dunbar with a noon chicken dinner. Ill health and local visits are noted along with several family happenings and a funeral in Bethany.

Willing Workers Club Sherman Totman Dunber EB. J. Morris Melba Gould Rolland Linscott Zanesville Dale Worstell Marietta Verne Leyda Rosa van Wormer Harold Gilt Martha Petty Bethany Myrtie Dunbar Columbus Henry Carothers Ida Ford Cutler School Sharpsburg University Hospital At

Methodist Choir Is Heard Sunday Night

In Nelsonville on February 19 about 50 Epworth League members gathered in league rooms for a session led by John Huddy with Dorothy Hannahs reading the scripture Finding Yourself In Life Miss Helen Shaw announced Don Martin will lead next Sunday The Epworthians then attended the evening service where the First Methodist Episcopal Lancaster choir of 29 vocalists directed by Prof Kenneth Keller performed a musical program praised by Rev H A Rothrock.

Nelsonville Epworth League The Methodist Episcopal Church Dorothy Hannahs John Huddy Helen Shaw Don Martin Epworthians First Methodist Episcopal Church of Lancaster Kenneth Keller H. A. Rothrock

Local DUI arrests yield fines in Nelsonville court

Charles Deering of Buchtel pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and was fined 100 dollars and costs with a six month driving suspension. Accompanied by Lillian McManaway of Nelsonville who admitted intoxication and paid five dollars and costs. James Naughton, Barney Hamill of Nelsonville, and Foster Keifer of Dorr Run also pleaded guilty to intoxication and each paid one dollar and costs.

Nelsonville Charles Deering Buchtel G. Holland Lillian McManaway Deering James Naughton Barney Hamill Foster Keifer Dorr Run

Oak Grove News Quilting Party Attended by Local Residents

Mrs. Simon Parson hosted a quilting party with attendees including Mrs. William Hartman, Mrs. Betty Foughty, Mrs. Jess Parson, Ruth and Celia Fough, and Mr. Vernon Cagg of near Connett. Arthur Hartman and Mrs. Hartman of Nelsonville visited the former's parents, William Hartman and wife. Irvin Howard, recently ill, is recovering. Wayne Bumgardner of York joined Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Wachenschwan for a Friday evening visit.

Simon Parson William Hartman Betty Foughty Jess Parson Ruth and Celia Fough Vernon Cagg Near Connett Arthur Hartman Nelsonville Irvin Howard Wayne Bumgardner York Charlies Wachenschwan

Happy Hollow P T A Plans Tuesday Evening Event

The Happy Hollow PTA hosts an entertainment Tuesday night at 7 30. Proceeds fund a sand table and clock for the school.

Happy Hollow P. T. A

Miss Erma Jones Takes Amesville Teaching Post

Miss Erma Jones has accepted a position as teacher in the nursery schools at Amesville. She arrived yesterday to acquaint herself with her new duties and will assume them today.

Erma Jones Amesville

Hitler and Hitlerism Discussed by D A R

Nelsonville Feb 19 Eliza beth Zane Dew Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met Feb 17 at Mrs L J Eberle home with hostesses Mrs W W Poston Mrs H McCulloch and Mrs H E Cranmer. Mrs W L Hudson gave a paper on Hitler and Hitlerism. Delegates chosen to state Mansfield and to national congress in April with alternates named.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Zane Dew Daughters of the American Revolution L. J. Eberle W. W. Poston H. McCulloch H. E. Cranmer America Clara Margaret Galvin W. L. Hudson Mary Margaret Betts Wilma Scott M. P. Ohlinger Gladys Whitlatch Mansfield L. D. Johnson F. W. Poston J. M. Hyde

Rainbow Class hosts Valentine party at Donley home

Seventeen members and one guest of the Rainbow Class of the Christian Church, taught by Mrs. H. Lane, held a Valentine party at Mrs. Edna Donley’s Franklin Street home. The evening featured a Valentine exchange and a potluck luncheon.

Rainbow The Christian Church 8. Lane Edna Donley Franklin Street

Loyal Workers Class Meeting at M E Church

The Loyal Workers Class of the M E Church taught by Mrs. Charles Monks will meet Tuesday night with Mrs. Elizabeth Pidcock on Adams Street. Mrs. Nell O Dell and Mrs. Elizabeth Cheeseman assist. Members bring a letter or card for their capsule friend. Mrs. Pat Galvin leads devotions and Mrs. Mae Goss Johnson heads the program.

M. E. Church Charles Monks Elizabeth Pidcock Adams Street Nell O'Dell Elizabeth Cheeseman Pat Galvin Mae Goss Johnson

Methodist Guild Meeting Moves to Mrs. Ogg Home

The Methodist Guild announced Sunday that the church meeting will be held Tuesday night at Mrs. Carlos Ogg's home 279 Fort Street.

Methodist Guild Carlos Ogg Fort Street

Hospital Notes Sheltering Arms Weekly Report

The Sheltering Arms Hospital weekly report lists admitted patients G Cauly Albany surgical Merit Myself Athens surgical Carl Shaffer Chauncey surgical. Discharged Margaret A corn Youngstown Harry L Wise Athens John Marshall Millfield Mrs Henry Cameron Athens Arvilla Van Dyke Athens G Cauly Albany Merit Hysell Athens Carl Shaffer Chauncey. Convalescents C Beverage Athens Mrs Clarence Mul lene Chauncey Albert Buckley Mineral Mrs Grace Hunter Albany Kenneth Lands Chauncey.

Sheltering Arms Hospital G. Cauly Albany Surgical Merit Myself Athens Carl Shaffer Chauncey Margaret Acorn Youngstown Harry L. Wise John Marshall Millfield Henry Cameron Arvilla van Dyke Merit Hysell C. P. Beverage Clarence Mullene Albert Buckley Mineral Grace Hunter Kenneth Lands

Lodi PTA to Meet With Student-Arranged Program

The Lodi parent teacher association will meet Wednesday night at the school. The program has been arranged by the students and refreshments will be served.

Lop Ff. T. A Shade Lodi Parent-Teacher Association

Charles F Leeper Dies Marietta Leader and Former Mayor

Charles F Leeper an attorney and Republican leader and former mayor of Marietta died at his home Saturday night of acute uremia. He was in only a few hours.

Charles F. Leeper Marietta, D Marietta

Not So Cold Here 78 Below in Maine

Marlette Covert, now in Augusta, Maine, writes from a textile mill town about a deep cold wave with unofficial readings from 18 to 60 below. A Presque Isle resident wires a Portland meteorologist saying it is 78 below and asking when it will warm up.

Maine Florida Marlette Covert Augusta Marlette B. M. Covert North Congress Street New England Bangor Arrostook County Presque Isle Portland

Dorcas Class Meets at U B Church in Hollister

The Dorcas Class of the U B Church gathers at Anna Adams home with 14 members. Amanda Edwards leads scripture and prayer. A March program committee is named, and the group closes with The Old Rugged Cross. Next meeting sets for March 7 at Catharine Hodgson’s home.

Catharine Hodgson

Pearl Whitlatch Taken for Observation at St Francis

Mrs Pearl Whitlatch was taken to St Francis Hospital Columbus Saturday for observation after an ambulance trip from Glouster accompanied by her husband and a sister in law. The report notes a possible operation may follow based on medical evaluation.

Jacksonville Pearl Whitlatch St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Mrs Grant Gilmore Dead at Pennsville

Mrs Grant Gilmore Sr of Pennsville Ohio died after 14 months of sleeping sickness. She leaves husband a daughter Blanche Dugan of Columbus a son Frank of Philo three brothers Elmer William Earl and three grandchildren. Funeral services were planned at the Gilmore home in Pennsville.

Ward C. B. Beverage Athens Grant Gilmore Penneville Ohio

Snow Falls Again To Start Present Week

A light snow covered Athens District streets after a brief relief from bad weather. The high reached 4 degrees, then fell to 20 below later, making roads icy and prompting the Service Department to lay ashes at busy traffic points.

Athens Service

Glouster Triumphs Over Hollister 38 17 in Big Friday Night

Glouster defeated Hollister 38 to 17 in a girls and boys game. Mrs Mary Howard 78 died Saturday at 5 30 pm at her son in law and daughter’s home in Hollister after months of illness. She leaves two children and two foster children with services set Tuesday at 2 pm at the U B Church Hollister.

Glouster Mary Howard John Waldeck Fairview Avenue Robert Howard Hannah Allen Barberton Alfred Howard U B Hollister

Funeral rites for Mrs. K. T. Fierce held in Trimble

Funeral services for Mrs. K. T. Fierce, 41, were conducted at the Church of Christ in Trimble at 2 p.m. Burial followed in Nye Cemetery at Chauncey. She died Friday night at 11 after a lengthy illness. Survived by her parents and four children Wayne Fierce Vera Bolin Dorris and Betty.

Trimble K. T. Fierce Church of Christ Nye Chauncey

Epworth League to Join Christian Endeavor Meeting

Jacksonville hosts a joint Epworth League and Christian Endeavor gathering Sunday at 6 30 in the M B E Church with readings music and a discussion on Getting Ready to Work The Rev Deeds leads a revival in Millfield and public invited Leaguers meet at 6 15.

Epworth League Christian Endeavor U. B M. BE Deeds Millfield Pearl Wallace Portsmouth Mark McCune Cincinnati Florence McCune McCune Wallace John Seckinger Cherrington Hospital Logan

Glouster Tomcats Top Hollister In Saturday Clash

In Glouster on Saturday night the Glouster High Tomcats defeated Hollister High 38 to 17. The Glouster girls also beat Hollister 34 to 28.

Glouster Glouster High Tomcats Hollister Hollister High Basketeers Glouster Girls Hollister Girls

Davis announces Rae Eloise Davis to Robert R Miller

Jacksonville notice states Miss Rae Eloise Davis wed Robert R Miller of Akron Ohio on February 17 with Rev J G Deeds performing. The couple plans to make their home in Akron after a trip with family. Miller is a senior at Glouster High School and works for Snyder Trucking Company in Akron.

Jacksonville R. E. Davis Rae Eloise Davis Robert R. Miller Akron Ohio J. G. Deeds R. EB. Davis Courtney Pettit Areien Davis Miller Glouster High School Snyder Trucking Company

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