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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1934

Page

3

Basketball Alumni to Clash With Greyhounds in Nelsonville

Nelsonville Feb 2. Alumni teams from 1926 and more recent eras meet the Greyhounds at Nelsonville High School Gym. A 7 pm prelim pits the girls alumni against high school girls, followed by the main event at 8 pm featuring two alumni squads. The Greyhounds fear fatigue may favor the old foes.

Selsonville Fed Elsonville High School Greyhounds Nelsonville Athle Histor Greys Scarlet

Circle of Ruth meeting at Mrs. Lowry home

Thirteen men and two guests of the Circle of the Presbyterian Church met last evening at Mrs. Florence Lowry’s home. Mrs. Lloyd Evans led the study on the book Stewardship. Four hours followed the program.

Circle OF Ruth Circle of of the Presbyterian Church Florence Lowry Lloyd Evans Weral

R C L Club Meeting Scheduled for February 21

The R C L club will meet Wednesday February 21 with Mrs J W. Assistance and notes for the gathering were discussed, outlining the agenda and responsible hosts for the event.

Founders Day Program at Buchtel P T A

The February meeting of Buchtel P T A is set for Wednesday night February 21 at 7 p.m. Miss Ruth Eberle and Carl Campbell direct a musical program featuring a candle lighting ceremony honoring founders of the P T A. Pappy and Ross will provide music for the Opera House dance after the meeting.

Meat and Butter Arrive Wednesday at Relief Office

Nelsonville residents notified a government beef and butter consignment will arrive Wednesday for local distribution. Eligible citizens’ names are posted at the Relief Office and orders will be left at stores. CWA workers qualify for beef. meat and butter must be claimed within 24 hours.

Nelsonville CWA

Rev Roberts to Preach in Nelsonville Church

The Rev L R Roberts district superintendent will preach Wednesday night February 21 at the Pilgrim Holiness Church East Chestnut Street. The sermon will be followed by a communion service with the meeting starting at 7 o clock. The public is invited.

Rev. Roberts Nelsonville L. R. Roberts Pilgrim Holiness Church East Chestnut Street

Couple to Make Home Here After West Virginia Wedding

Mr and Mrs James Kuhn announce the marriage of their daughter Nellie to Everett Dowler son of Mr and Mrs George Dowler They wed Saturday February 17 at St Marys West Virginia and will reside here where Dowler operates a garage

Nelsonville James Kuhn Grover Street Nellie Everett Dowler George Dowler St. Marys W. Va Dowler

W H Littlewood Dies at Nelsonville

William Henry Littlewood aged 80 died yesterday noon at his daughter Mrs Ray Ashby Sr home after a three months illness. The body was taken to Stouts Chapel awaiting a son. He is survived by three children Mrs Ashby Nelsonville Mrs Lillie Walton Cleveland and Bentley Littlewood Toronto Canada.

Nelsonville William Henry Littlewood Ray Ashby Stouts Chapel Littlewood Cleveland Ashby Lillie Walton Bentley Littlewood Toronto Canada

Doanville News Notes Recap for February

Rev. John Sharp preached Sunday night in Doanville. Bob Coon sang a solo and the Girls Bible Class gave a musical number. 80 attended Sunday School on Feb 11. Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey and children visited relatives in Union Furnace. John Stillwell of Nelsonville visits the Thomas family. Mrs. Anna Tennehill and Douglas Lewis recoveries noted.

Doanville John Sharp Bob Coon George Bailey Union Furnace John Stillwell Nelsonville T. J. Thomas Robert Birtcher Anna Tennehill Douglas Lewis

Nelsonville Pair Pleads Not Guilty on Assault Charges

Richard Adams and Virgil Wood of Nelsonville were arraigned before Justice Catherine Smith. Both held to the grand jury under $200 bond each after entering not guilty pleas to assault and battery charges.

Nelsonville Richard Adams Virgil Wood George Hartley Justice of the Peace Catherine Smith

Marriage Announcement Vivian Joy to Robert Bilack Ford

Mrs Stella Joy announces the marriage of her daughter Vivian to Robert Bilack Ford of Chauncey. The ceremony was held at Pt. Pleasant West Virginia on Saturday Feb 10 officiated by Rev John Beddow of Pt. Pleasant M E Church. The bride is a Nelsonville High School graduate class of 1932.

Nelsonville-Mre Stella Joy Vivian Robert Bilackford Chauncey Pt. Pleasant W. Va John Beddow Pt. Pleasant M. EB. Church Nelsonville High School

Class To Meet Thursday At Methodist Church

The Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday night at Mrs Will Burnell West Washington Street with Mrs Ed Dugan as assisting hostess.

Faithful Workers The Methodist Church Will Burnell West Washington Street Ed Dugan

Doanville Dinner Honors Williams Hosts and Guests

Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams entertained at home in Doanville with a turkey dinner. Guests included Mrs Martha Edgar and Mrs Clarence Edgar and Raymond Williams of Columbus. Also present were Lawrence Tennehill and family Chauncey William Maffin and Logan Dortha Thompson and children Floyd Frakes Mattie Mulley of Kansas City and Miss McDowell hosted a quilting party. Dorcas Society members fund hymnals for the Primary Department of the Sunday School and a new pulpit was donated by H D Krieg of Nelsonville.

Thomas Williams Doanville Martha Edgar Clarence Edgar Raymond Williams Columbus Lawrence Tennehill Chauncey William Maffin Logan Dortha Thompson Floyd Frakes

Local Social Notes From Ohio Visitation Dates

Mr and Mrs W L Hudson spent the end of the week at Mt Vernon Ohio as guests of their son Dr W E Hudson and family Mr and Mrs Stanley spent the latter part of the week at Marietta Mrs Charles Tedrow is spending several days in Columbus Mr and Mrs R E B Findlay Dayton were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs L I Krieg Mr and Mrs Earl Moore New Lexington and Mr and Mrs Edward G Oliver Haydenville were guests Sunday of Mrs John Oliver here

W. L. Hudson Mt. Vernon Ohio W. E. Hudson Stanley Marietta Charles Tedrow Columbus R. EB. Findlay Dayton L. I. Krieg Earl Moore New Lexington Edward G. Oliver Haydenville John Oliver

Mrs. Walter Guess Hosts Dinner in Honor of Irene McDowell

Mrs. Walter Guess welcomed Irene McDowell of Doanville with a 6 o'clock Monday dinner. Guests included McDowell's mother and aunt Elizabeth McDowell and Mrs Bean of Milwaukee, Mrs Frank Thompson of Doanville, Arthur Russell and grandson, and Jennie Akers of Columbus.

C E Society Meets At Sweeney Residence

Hollister the monthly meeting of the Senior Christian Endeavor Society was held at Nancy Sweeney's home. The group set Friday night meetings after preaching services at the VU B Church. John T Mitchell won the contest and lunch was served by Miss Sweeney and Mrs. Jane Donaldson. Attendants included Pauline Bethel Olive Bethel Bill Brown Ellen Gayton Gioria Hodgson Elizabeth Kathryn Jennings Hiaine Salyers Annetta Hodgson Roy Deem Daisy Deem Rose Lee Mitchell Elizabeth Lavena Genevieve Banfield Loretta Cairelli Mr and Mrs Ed Phelps Rebecca Cobb Nancy Sweeney Mr and Mrs Wilbur Balderson and Mrs Jane Donaldson.

Admission prices for Eagies charity minstrels set this week

Glouster announces admission prices for the Eagies charity minstrels to be announced this week with all proceeds benefiting charitable purposes. Children under 12 may enter at a very low price and tickets will be sold at the box office.

Glouster Eagies Minstrels

Local Families Share Weekend Visits and News

Hebbardsville families announce a newborn Bobby Joe to Mr and Mrs Cramer Bailey. Mr and Mrs C G Chesser visited with Ernie Chesser. Clyde Oxley of Charleston WV stayed with Mrs R H King. Recent visitors include Sherman Sharp and family of Zalcski and Ray Swinehart family of Athens. George Evans Guests of James Whaley. George Barrows Albany visited Mack Barrows. Orville King with Rolland McPherson Pleasant Valley. Mildred Barrow Nelsonville visiting A W Hudnell. Mrs Hudnell hosted son-in-law Albert Buckley at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Cramer Bailey Bobby Joe C. G. Chesser Ernie Chesser Clyde Oxley Charleston W. V R. H. King Elza McPherson Sherman Sharp Zalcski Ray Swinehart Nelsonville A. W. Hudnell Albert Buckley Whomen Sheltering Arms Hospital

High School Course in Marriage Urged by OSU Sociologist

Dr. John Kegg of Ohio State University urged implementing marriage education in high school. Addressing 160 Franklin emergency teachers he said seniors should be prepared for married life and proposed a course in companionship as a top priority.

Columbus John Kegg Ohio State University Franklin Kege

Mining in 1890 is Pictured by Old Ohio Report

Glouster resident Harvey South owns the 1891 chief mine inspector report detailing Athens County coal mining in 1891. The county employed 2234 miners, produced 1,374,320 tons, and saw 17 accidents with five fatalities. Coal cutting machines rose to 23 units, five electric and 18 air driven, aiding Hocking Valley competitors.

Glouster Harvey South Ohio Athens County Robert M. Haseltine William McKinley, Jr Hocking Hocking Valley A. W. Russell William Lamson Hamsey Run Arthur Rogers Glen Ebon Frederick Wend Minker Run Thomas Oakley

Eagles urge Athens County to form pension board

Glouster Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles asks the Athens County Commissioners to establish a pension claims board. The resolution proposes a board either of county commissioners or a private citizens commission, and urges immediate appointment if a private panel is chosen.

Glouster-Glouster Aerie Order of Eagles Athens County Athena Eagles

Sunday Creek Coal on Sale In Detroit

GLOUSTER February 20 An article in which T D Lewis Detroit Michigan a former resident said he could not find Sunday Creek District coal for sale in Detroit drew a protest from the Sunday Creek Coal Company. The firm said five dealers in Detroit handle their coal while coal from Ohio Collieries Company New York Coal Company and Essex Coal Company Hocking District producers is on sale by dealers in Detroit.

W. J. Davis to Sing for Trimble P T A

W. J. Davis a renowned tenor from New Straitsville will perform several selections at Trimble Grade School tonight at 7 30 pm The Aladdin Shrine Chorus Columbus member broadcasts on WAIU in Columbus and WGT in Atlantic City and etc

Trimble W. J. Davis New Straitsville Trimble Parent-Teacher Association Davis Aladdin Shrine Chorus Columbus WAIU That City WGT Atlantic City

Bar Couple Welcome Seven and Half Pound Daughter

Mr and Mrs Bar welcomed a seven and a half pound daughter born Monday afternoon at Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens. Mr Brenwine manages the Luckoff Store in this city.

Glouster Barof Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Brenwine Luckoff

Bridge Club Meets at Wanda Williams Home

Mrs. Wanda Williams hosted her bridge and euchre gathering at Spring Street. Nine members attended including Miss Evelyn Batley Miss Helen Carr Mrs. Garnet Andrews Mrs. Georgia Doudna Mrs. Clara Morris Mrs. Lenora Moody Mrs. Violet Morris and Mrs. Lyndell Wiley. A two course lunch followed the games.

Spring Street Evelyn Batley Helen Carr Garnet Andrews Georgia Doudna Clara Morris Lenora Moody Violet Morris Lyndell Wiley

Home cough remedy promises fast relief with Vinex syrup

An old advertisement promotes a home cough remedy using Vinex and a two cup sugar to one cup water syrup. It claims inexpensive preparation without cooking and four times the quantity of cough remedy per pint compared to store purchases.

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McKs Buchtel P. T. A Candie Relief Office Nelsons the Pars Paris Rimplegars Brooklyn Bridge W. H. Littlewood Sand Run News Walter Guess Sand Run Henry Nye Chillicothe James Shankiller William Green Jacob Hawk Joe Hawk Happy Hollow Walter Guess Severs Carbon Hill Griffith Williams C. E. Society Sweeney Residence Hebbardsville Old Ohio Ask Commissioners Name Pension Board Mother Gray Grayco Ua York Sunday Creek Coal Detroit Varents aurTro Fredr, Beasley Bridge Club Wanda Williams Her Club Theatre Dorothy Mackaill Ruth Etting Turkey Greece Samsoun Smyrna Cavalla Xanthi Myers Topacco Co Fda America
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