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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1938

Page

2

Nelsonville High School Band Delights Large Audience

Nelsonville high school band earned praise for balance and tone at Sunday concert in the school auditorium. Critics call the group one of Southeastern Ohio’s best. highlights included A Day in Venice and Chaminade’s Concertino. The band plans a concert at the Athens state hospital and a March 19 trip to Gallipolis for the Southeastern Ohio music contest.

Nelsonville Ohio Venice Ethelbert Nevin Donald Sanders Louise Duskey Alice Mechem Brooks Franks Ralph Parks Gram State Hospital Athens Legion Home Gallipolis

Five Appear in Court of Mayor C. G. Dew

In Nelsonville George Dunn pleaded not guilty to intoxication and was bound over to the grand jury under a $100 bond. William Wicks pled guilty and paid a $5 fine plus costs. Mrs. Forest DeLong paid $10 and costs after pleading guilty. Two more arraignments Sunday resulted in guilty pleas. Charles Farms near Orbiston was fined $25 and costs, while William Johnson of Nelsonville was fined $5 and costs.

Nelsonville George Dunn C. G. Dew William Wicks Floodwood Forest DeLong Charles Farms Orbiston William Johnson

Doral Wallace Named Principal Of Nelsonville Adult School

Nelsonville notes Miss Doras Wallace, a local girl, appointed by Floyd Cooper to head the Adult Education classes at the high school site. Tuesday meeting remains on schedule and Social Problems course will discuss comparative government. The schedule will be published soon.

Nelsonville Floyd Cooper Ohio Doras Wallace

Postponed Operetta at Buchtel Grade School

The Buchtel Grade School operetta scheduled for tonight is postponed due to illness in the cast. It has been rescheduled for Tuesday March 15 to allow the production to proceed with its cast.

Nelsonville Woman and Cousin Undergo Appedicitis Surgery

Mrs. Robert Hilleary of Nelsonville and her cousin Miss Mildred Hellyer of Columbus were admitted to Grant Hospital in Columbus for appendicitis operations on the same day. They are in room No. 122 with their mothers and relatives at the hospital.

Nelsonville Robert Hilleary Wilma Evans Port Clinton Grant Hospital Columbus Mildred Hellyer Bertha Evans Elza Hellyer Hilleary

Haydenville Man Stabbed In Nelsonville Altercation

Nelsonville Harris Hayward, 34, of Haydenville, is in Cherrington Hospital in Logan in serious condition from a knife wound to the abdomen suffered during a Fulton Street Nelsonville altercation about midnight Saturday. He was arrested on intoxication charges and later moved to the hospital for treatment.

Nelsonville Hayward Harris Haydenville Cherrington Hospital Logan Fulton St Harris Charles Thompson City George Bateman Joe Farbearn

Social Notes of the Plains Highlights Local Visits

The Plains society page lists Rev. Beryl Burr and family events at the M. E. Church with guest Beula Burr from Cleveland. It notes visits among Burr, Campbell, Potts, Nichols, and Goldsberry families, health updates on Charles Hughes and Mrs. Coon, and officials traveling to Atlantic City for the NEA. Also mentions Mother's Bible Class and a line about male Hercules beetles.

the Plains Beryl Burr M. E Beula Cleveland Helen Bernice Burr Dain Hettie Campbell Helen Grace Salem Athens Samual Campbell Clifford Potts Jimmy Pauline Potts Floyd Potts Nelsonville W. C. Nichols S. G. Nichols Carpenter Charles Hughes Sheltering Arms Hospital Clarence Staley Millfield Clarence Way Arthur Coon Clarence McDonald Ray Baer Abbie Schoonover Carrie Brooks Thomas Brooks Frances Hammon Circlehill William Finnerty Dale Goldsberry Columbus C. F. Goldsberry Grace Ruth David Dale Ralph Goldsberry Henry Osborne Chauncey Pearl Miller Kenneth Ray Penrose Coolville W. C. Miller Athens County H. W. Humphrey Plains Schools Atlantic City National Education Association

Gallipolis D A V Entertains at New Legion Hall

Gallipolis D A V hosted an event Friday evening in the American Legion hall with Miss Anna Simmer man as new president in charge. Civil War veteran Dr A B Garrett attended as guest and spoke and sang. Other contributors included Miss Ella Rothgeb Mrs Margaret McCormick Mrs Harold Wolfe and Mrs E W Edwards refreshments followed. Mr and Mrs C B Rife Miss Anna Ida Rife and Mrs Louise Scott had returned from a visit with relatives in Houston and Galveston Tex via New Orleans and other locations.

DAV Daughters of Union Veterans American Legion Hall Anna Simmerman A. B. Garrett Gallipolis Ella Rothgeb Margaret McCormick Harold Wolfe E. W. Edwards C. B. Rife Anna Ida Rife Louise Scott Houston Galveston Tex New Orleans

Riverside Study Club Hosts Music Program

The Riverside Study Club held a semi monthly meeting at Mrs. Claude Shahan's home with Miss Norah Condee in charge. Rev W Scott Westerman spoke on South American music and displayed Inca flute carvings. A luncheon followed as sixteen members and three guests attended.

Riverside Study Club Claude Shahan Norah Condee W. Scott Westerman Nusick R. R. Starbuck Condee Latin America D. C. Priestley Mayme Berridge Paul Haskins Westerman South America Fred Foster Beckley W. Va C. E. George

Horoscope for the Day Predicts Growth and Adventure

The commentary foresees a busy profitable day driven by planetary configurations. It highlights potential good news prompting change or travel, with friendship and romance boosting happiness and prosperity. Birthday individuals are set for a lively year with travels, new ventures, and associations ahead.

Clubs Formed At Sugar Creek Community House

Two girls clubs were formed at the Community House last week. The Rainbow Club with Miss Betty Stone as teacher and the Happy-Go-Lucky Club with Miss Corrine Snyder as teacher will lead activities. Teachers include Misses Marie Davis Marjorie Christman Cara Kanady and Dorothy Goetz.

Sugar Creek Poston Rainbow Betty Stone Corrine Snyder Marie Davis Marjorie Christman Cara Kanady Dorothy Goetz

Benefit Party Set for Nelsonville Jr. OUAM

The Jr OUAM will host a benefit party Tuesday evening at 7 45 at the IOOF Hall in Nelsonville. Proceeds support the organization and local community activities.

Nelsonville Jr. Ouam Ioof Hall

Local guest visits Chillicothe area with Burnetts

A visitor near Chillicothe stayed with Mr and Mrs Elmer Burnett and was accompanied by Miss Emogene Six. The brief social call highlighted family hospitality and community ties.

Chillicothe Elmer Burnett Emogene Six

Luncheon Bridge Hostess Leads Three-Table Event

Mrs. W. Lewis Brown hosted a luncheon bridge on Friday with three tables in play. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs. Adolf Henke and Mrs. Harry Miller.

W. Lewis Brown Adolf Henke Harry Miller

Entangled Quarters Plan for Mary and Mary Whitlock

Adele Garrison recounts a tense scene where the narrator presses Philip Veritzen for authority to place Mary and Miss Whitlock in adjoining rooms with a nurse nearby. Veritzen questions the need even as the narrator argues privacy and Marys care require close supervision.

Mary Mr. Veritzen

New Farm Program Details for 1938 Acreage and Payments

The 1938 plan sets wheat allotments at 62 500 000 acres with 12 cent per bushel benefits on normal yield. excess planted acres incur 60 cent penalties. 194,000,000 to 97,000,000-acre totals for 1938 allotments with 10 cent benefits and 50 cent penalties. Tobacco, corn, and potatoes receive separate quotas, benefit rates, and penalties, with marketing quotas possible if congress funds parity payments. Growers may obtain corn loans next fall. March 12 votes decide quotas for several tobacco varieties.

Congress AAA Corn Belt Wallace Burley Tobacco

Rail Time Card Snippet for Various Lines and Schedules

A compiled list of arrival and departure times for rail lines including Baltimore and Ohio East and West Bound trains, Chesapeake and Ohio schedules, and New York Central services with daily and Sunday exceptions. Contains times such as 1:23 a.m. and 8:35 p.m. along with line identifiers and directional notes.

Baltimore & Ohio Diplomat National Limited Chesapeake & No. 80 Excel NEW York Centra

Loyal Woman's Class to Hold Tuesday Meeting

Nelsonville notes report the Loyal Woman's Class of the Christian Sunday School plans a 7:30 PM business meeting at the homes of Mrs. Allie Dileher and Mrs. Josie Baugh on Fayette Street.

Nelsonville The Christian Sunday School Allie Dileher Josie Baugh Fayette St

Cosmopolitan Club meets at Whitmore home for year study

The Cosmopolitan Club gathered Friday at Mrs. Egbert Whitmore’s home with Mrs. Martin Ohlinger assisting. Mrs. Homer Krieg led the discussion on next year’s study topics. Papers by Mrs. Clarence Butt on Washington the Founder and Mrs. Oral Daugherty on Lincoln the Man were read. Seventeen members attended plus guest Mrs. James Sheppard of Columbus. Hosts served salad and gave carnations as favors.

Entertain Cosmopolitan Club Egbert Whitmore Martin Ohlinger Homer Krieg Clarence Butt

Mrs John Williams Hosts Past Chiefs at Home

Mrs John Williams will entertain the Past Chiefs Association at her residence 802 Poplar Street Wednesday evening at 7 30 o clock.

John Williams Past Chiefs Association Poplar St

Dr Dale to Speak on Movies Radio Talk

The Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers announces Dr Edgar Dale of Ohio State University will discuss What About the Movies on NBC Blue network Wednesday March 2 from 430 to 5 p m. The program highlights a public talk by a university educator.

DR. Dale Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Edgar Dale Ohio State University Blue NBC

Surprise Party Honoring Hope Woodson at Home

Hope Woodson hosted a Saturday surprise party for his wife with dancing, cards, and refreshments. Attendees included Ursula Wooding Rendville Miss Hardee Woodson Athens Lola Leach Ruth Long Edith Walker Edna Chapman Bertha Colbert James Johnson among others.

Hope Woodson Ursula Wooding Rendville Robert Morris Denzyl Leach Glouster Hardee Woodson Athens Lola Leach Ruth Rosella Long Edith Walker Edna Chapman Bertha Colbert France Etta Mann James Johnson Howard Preston Dexter Pat Chapman Ernest Lewis Cecil Woodson Charles Nutter Charles Colbert Ham Hampton Orin Miller Beatrice Jones Charles Jones Chat” Woodson

Local Music Clinic Draws Guests in Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs E G Cliffton and Miss Louise Rice attended the annual district music clinic in Gallipolis on Saturday. Mrs Cliffton served on the arranging committee. Prof Joseph Leeder of Ohio State University was the guest speaker and led a junior high glee club demonstration.

E. G. Cliffton Louise Rice Gallipolis Cliffton Joseph Leeder Ohio State University

Enjoy Dance Brings Fifty Couples to School Gym

Fifty couples attended the glee club and high school band dance Saturday night in the high school gymnasium. Brooks Franks Swing.

Glee Club Brooks Franks

Funeral Date Set for Mrs Elizabeth Perry

Mrs Elizabeth Ann Perry aged 80 died Sunday at her home near Beaumont. The body was taken to her daughter Mrs Frank Barnhart home in Salem for calling hours. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at the M E Church Chauncey with burial in Chauncey. She leaves husband George Perry two daughters Mrs Barnhart and Mrs Sallie Ball two sons Cecil Perry and A J Hogue. One son Clifford and a daughter Lilly preceded her in death.

Nelsonville Elizabeth Ann Perry George Perry Beaumont Frank Barnhart Salem M. E Chauncey Barnhart Sallie Ball Morgan County

Four Teams To Play In League Tonight

Four church basketball games feature Methodists against Presbyterians at 8 30 and Church of Christ versus St Andrews at 9 15 in the high school gym tonight.

Nelsonville Methodists Presbyterians Church of Christ St. Andrews

Mrs Alvey Daugherty Sent Home From Mercy Hospital

Mrs Alvey Daugherty was released to her home in Nelsonville from Mercy Hospital Columbus. She remains reported in serious condition.

Leaves Nelsonville Alvey Daugherty Mercy Hospital Columbus

Notice of Sale of Charley M. Wolf Estate in Athens County

On March 15, 1938 at 1 PM at the late residence of Charley M. Wolf in Athens County Ohio the estate will offer several items for sale including a blind mare bay horses wagons grain drill household goods 150 bushels of corn hay a 1936 Pontiac coupe Zenith radio and about 60 sheep in separate sales by L A Koons administrator and Ted H Wolf executor with terms cash in hand. Attorneys Jones Jones and Erskine. 2 14 38 30tw.

Charley M. Wolf Athens County Ohio L. A. Koons Harlan Wolf Ted H. Wolf

Appointment of Executrix for George A Rutkoskie Estate

Pearl E. Rutkoskie of Athens Ohio appointed Executrix of the estate of George A Rutkoskie deceased in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months or be barred. Dated February 17 1938 by Probate Judge Louis Tyroler.

Pearl E. Rutkoskie Athens Ohio George A. Rutkoskie Athens County Louis Tyroler Said

Young People's Group Holds Sunday Meeting at Church

Nelsonville reports a Young People’s group gathering at the Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening. Everett Woody directed music. Miss Helen Shaw read scripture. Rev. Leland Goodman led the program with songs and a presentation by Miss Blanche Riley and Miss Clara Louise Smith on the Holy Land.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church Everett Woody Helen Shaw Leland Goodman Lloyd Evans Blanche Riley Deanville Clara Louise Smith Holy Land

Estate of Dorothy Ann Jeffers Probate Notice

Paul Jeffers as administrator filed December 11 1937 in Athens County Probate Court Ohio for private sale of about 58 75 acres of land in Alexander Township to pay debts. Defendants must answer by April 1 1938 or be barred.

Dorothy Ann Jeffers Frances Myers Columbus Ohio Stella Leighty Gehring Nebraska Paul Jeffers Athens Coune Ty Alexander Township Athens County

Sheriff’s sale of Nelsonville home at 909 Chestnut Street

Athens County sheriff sale on March 11 1988 at 1 30 PM at the courthouse steps proceeds to settle the Home Owner's Loan Corporation case against Sarah McCall et al. The 880 Longstretch Addition lot 380 and the Nelsonville address are offered for cash with a minimum two thirds of appraised value 1500. The sale is conducted by Sheriff Charles W Bayless with Deputy Esther B Gross and attorney H A Mettler listed.

Sarah McCall Court House Athens Ohio Nelsonville Longstretch Athens County Chestnut Street Charles W. Bayless Esther B. Gross H. A. Mettler

Estate Sale of 0.34 Acre in Trimble Township Ohio

In Case No 16967 Uno Rikhard Korpela et al the court will sell on March 16 1938 at 1 30 PM a 0.34 acre parcel in Section 7 Trimble Township Athens County Ohio formerly part of Jacksonville Out Let 57 Located 0 3 miles north of Greens Run Road on State Route 13 Appraised value listed as 000 with minimum bid cash only on sale day Sheriff of Athens County Ohio represents the process Attorney listed but unnamed.

Uno Rikhard Korpela Athens Ohio Trimbletown Rimble Township Athens County Jacksonville Greens Run Road Charles W. Bayless Esther B. Gross H. A. Mettler

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