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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1934

Page

8

Tomcats Face Tough Game With New Lexington Tesmne Friday

Glouster High Tomcats, 10 of 11 wins and Big Six leaders, travel to New Lexington for a pivotal league showdown. New Lexington, boasting seven lettermen and about six feet per man, seeks revenge after Glouster edged them 19 to 17 earlier.

Lex Tesmne Glouster Glouster High Tomcats New Lexington New Lexington High Cagers New Lex Gilouster Perry County Boys Tomcats

Officers Installed by Daughters of Union Veterans

In Glouster on January 2, Daughters of Union Civil War Veterans installed new officers at Odd Fellow hall led by installing officer Mrs. Mae McLain. A potluck supper followed as social time ended.

Lois Edwards Lennie Snowden Tor Lillie Kinney Neilie Jones Ada Ervin Hicasie Thompson Agnes Eddy Lizzie McKee Lillian Stahl Patence Wallace Felda Stansberry Mary Roberts Mary Hawk

Rites Held For Freda Keirns

Funeral services for Freda Keirns six months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Keirns were conducted at the Ames Township home and Millfield Church of Christ with Rev Miles E Hoon of New Marshfield officiating. Vocal selections by Pauline Tracy and Mrs Howard. Pallbearers Rhea Kierns Wanda Kierns Opal Males Ruth Males. Burial in Hilltop Cemetery near Millfield.

Glouester Freda Ean Fred Kierns Ames Township Millfield Church

Auxiliary To Meet New Officers In Charge Friday

Auxiliary No 1 of the U M W of A will meet at Eagle Hall Friday night at 7 oclock. New officers will preside including President Mrs Sean Orndorf Vice President Arme Rainey Second Vice President Lillie Koons Secretary Tela Hashman Guard Mrs Sadie Robinett Chaplain Hannah Dyre Trustees Goldie Byers Leta Westfall Mrs Jewett Anna Echetenkam and Ethel Brooks.

Glouster Eagle Hall Sean Orndorf Arme Goldie Byers Leta Westfall Jewett Anna Echetenkamper Ethel Brooks

Catholic Ladies Meet At Chute Residence

The Catholic Ladies' Study Club met at Mrs. A. H. Chute's New Street home. They read by-laws for 1934, formed committees, discussed The Scapular topic, and planned a Feb 5 card party. Refreshments followed for many members and guests. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Joe Wolf's home.

Chute Bartels John R. Clark B. Dennison John Deal Kientz L. Joseph William Seiler Josephine Hedfelt L. Bradley Tom McAllister George Vermantin George Thompson Joe Thyne C. Orndorf William Wolf Joe Wolf Fred Smith Josephine Weitzel J. Hedfelt Margaret Stoecklein John Echstenkamper William Echstenkamper

Elizabeth Mecum Wells Weds Rexford Keller in Wellsburg

Miss Elizabeth Mecum of Glouster and Rexford Keller of Logan were married on December 17 in Wellsburg West Virginia with Rev Billingsley officiating. The couple will reside in Logan after mid April as Keller works at the Logan brick plant. Mrs Keller has worked at the Glouster Furniture Exchange for seven years since the store opened.

Glouster Elizabeth Mecum Rexford Keller Logan Wellsburg W. Va Billingsley Welleburg Giouster Furniture Exchange

Millertown Notes Report Local Death and Activities

Bam Moor head died at an advanced age in Millertown after a stroke of paralysis. Funeral services will be held at Millertown Church Friday afternoon. The Unemployed League met at Sycamore School Friday and will meet again Friday this week. The last meeting had 29 attendees. Bessie Shepard visited relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Post, Tuesday. Mrs. Penrod preached at Spencer Ridge Sunday night. Faye Ivers crushed a finger Thursday while working at Congo. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Wilson and family spent Sunday and Monday in Zaneaville. Mrs. William White of Middocking is at Kimberly caring for a daughter and grandchild. Mrs. Grace Ivers visited for the week-end. Henry Weaver, Carl Moore and Margaret Pierce also visited the Ivers home. Mrs. John Dew and Ira Dew are ill.

Bakk Oak Congo Willard Wilson Zaneaville William White Kimberly Grace Livers Henry Weaver Carl Moore Margaret Pierce Ivers John Dew Ira Dew

Installations Planned Gilcuster and Addisonville Odd Fellows

Officiating officers will install the Odd Fellows Friday night with Harold Shirkey of Jacksonville acting district deputy grand master. A large turnout is hoped for and visitors will be welcomed. Saturday night Charlie Thomas Lodge with Herman E. Jones as installing officer will perform the second installation in Jacksonville.

Gilcuster Addisonville Odd Fellows Glouster Magic City Lodge Harold Shirkey Jacksonville Charlie Thomas Lodge 1.C.C.F Herman E. Jones This City

Boy 12 Has Tonsil Operation In Columbus Hospital

Glouster January 25 David Trasin 12 son of Mr and Mrs Louis Trasin underwent operation in a Columbus hospital this week for removal of tonsils He was accompanied to the hospital by his mother.

Glouster David Trasin Louis Trasin Columbus

Steps to Help Farmers Outlined at Chamber Luncheon

Thomas H. Johnson, Athena County extension agent, explained government measures to aid farmers at a noon Chamber of Commerce meeting in Hotel Berry. He outlined tariffs, processing taxes, and production contracts designed to reduce surplus and restore buying power, noting shifts since 1914 and county participation in corn hog and wheat programs.

Thomas H. Johnson Athena County Chamber of Commerce Hotel Berry Johnson United States Germany Rome Ames Township New Marshfield

Local Visitors and Guests Share Sundays Across Towns

Zaleski Mrs. Alice Frazee and niece visited Mrs. Samantha Johnson and family Sunday. Lena McAllister Athens spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Schneider. Rev. and Mrs. Fred Rice and daughter Margaret, and Miss Mary Starcher Wellston visited friends. Bara Rutledge McArthur was guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bromley. John Andrews hosts Arthur Crow and three children McArthur, Clyde West and two children Pratteville, and William Andrews with Mrs. Minnie Jayjohn. George McKibben hosts Mrs. Norm e Roush Lancaster and Mrs. Lucy Albaugh with Rev. and Mrs. William Tatman and sons Paul and Floyd Zaleski.

Alice Frazee Hamden Samantha Johnson Fred Rice Margaret Mary Starcher Wellston Bara Rutledge, McArthur Vv. S&s. Bromley John Andrews Arthur Crow McArthur Clyde West End Pratteville William Andrews Stanton Ethel Columbus Minnie Jayjohn George McKibben Norme Roush John Cheshire Lancaster Lucy Albaugh William Tatman Paul and Floyd Zaleski

Failure to Buy Dog Tag Leads to Fine in Mechanicsburg

Darrell Hooper of Mechanicsburg pleaded guilty before Magistrate Carl H. Porter to a 1934 dog license violation and was fined five dollars plus costs. He was arrested Monday by Constable Frank White after Porter Dicken, the dog warden, swore to the affidavit.

Darrell Hooper Mechanicsburg Carl H. Porter Hooper Frank White Porter Dicken

Capt and Mrs Reif to Lead Mid-Winter Camp Service

Captain and Mrs Pred Reif former commanders of the Athens Corps will oversee the Mid-Winter Camp Service at the Salvation Army Lautauet Wihigat at 7:30. Captain Joseph Heard hopes many young people attend as the week focuses on youth involvement and gathers old friends.

Pred Reif Athens Corps Salvation Army Ltauet Wihigat Joseph Heard

Local Family Visits and Neighbors Spread Across Albany and Athens

Long Run Everett Forman and family moved into Mr Carter’s property. Elton Frost family and others visited relatives in Albany and Athens. Residents and guests including Clara Love and Edith Love attended gatherings at Cooley, Carsey, and Carpenter homes in nearby communities.

Everett Forman Mr. Carter

Timothy Hill Dies at 72 in Harmony Road Home

Silas Timothy Hill aged 72 died at 5 p m Wednesday at the home of his sister Mrs Ella Crawford on Harmony Road He lived in the community all his life Funeral services will be held at Clarks Chapel Friday at 2 o'clock with burial in the adjoining cemetery He leaves three sisters Mrs Roma Riley Canton Mrs Crawford and Miss Hattie Weiss Nelsonville and one brother Dr N Hill Nelavonile Two brothers preceded him in death Dr C C Hill Athens and the late County Commissioner Sam B Hill Athens County

Silas Timothy Hill Ella Crawford Harmony Road Clarks Chapel Hill Roma Riley Canton Crawford Hattie Weiss Nelsonville N. Hill Nelavonile C. C. Eill Athens Sam B. Hill Athens County

Class Is Entertained Chauncey Bible Class Meeting

Sixteen members answered roll call at the Christian Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ Chauncey meeting at Mrs. Floyd Nye’s home High Street A cafeteria dinner preceded the session and a lesson was led by Mrs Nye The program featured readings by Mrs Bradfield Mrs Hamilton and Mrs Watt Ferrer with a vocal duet by Mrs Nye and Mrs Brookins.

Chauncey Church of Christ Floyd Nye High Street J. O. Ferrer Burg Johnson Frank Millington W. Rhibrand Peter Rankin Charlies John Shafer Watt Ferrer George H. Nye Wesley Walburn Lee Schonover Guy Brookins Guy Gardner Charles Ogg T. R. Hamilton Bradfield Hamilton Nye Brookins

Meeting Postponed for Pleasant View Pythian Sisters Chauncey

The Past Chiefs Club of Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Chauncey postponed tonight’s meeting at Mrs William Collins Sr home. Next Tuesday night officers of Pleasant View Temple will be installed.

Chauncey Chiefs Club Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters William Collins

Ten mines listed as operating at Chauncey and nearby sites

On January 25 Chauncey reports ten working mines. The sites include No. 25 at Chauncey No. 1 at Coonville Lick Run Ohio No. 267 No. 68 No. 28 No. 219 No. 69 and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Coonville Lick Run Ohio

Fussy Small-Town Notes From Coolville and Nearby

Coolville and surrounding areas share funeral details, visits, and family events. F W Atkinson's Columbus funeral. Carthage-born contractor, life in Columbus. Locals Emmet Blair, Parkersburg trips, birthday celebrations for Miss Sophia Cole, and hospital updates on Mrs C E White and Mrs G W Dean after operations.

Modern beauty tips for time saving and glamour

The article promotes mustache wax as a new lash makeup add on, with a tube and brush for upper lashes. It advises salt rubs to stimulate circulation and refresh the skin, plus using an atomizer for toilet water or perfume. It ends with a devotional note.

Double-Duty Spring Frock Patterns from Anne Adams

The Anne Adams pattern offers a two flared neckline design with matching sleeve flare for a versatile spring dress. Moulded waist with back sash slim silhouette. includes prints for day and monotone dinner versions. pattern size range includes 16 and up to 42 with fabric estimates and buttoned instructions. Send 15 cents for pattern magazine and 25 cents for magazine and pattern together.

Anne Adams Anne Adams Pattern Athens Messenger Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

Columbus visit highlights local social amid families

Mrs. Mildred Cargo of Athens and Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott of The Plains spent several days in Columbus visiting relatives. They were hosted by Mr and Mrs James Fuller Mr and Mrs Lloyd Laird Mr and Mrs James Laird and Jennie Finney during their stay.

Chauncey Mildred Cargo Athens Floyd Linscott the Plains Columbus James Fuller Lloyd Laird James Laird Jennie Finney

Man Leaps To Death From Detroit Superior Bridge

A man leaped 175 feet to his death from the Detroit Superior High Level Bridge. Police held a small house key as they sought identification of the deceased.

Cleveland Detroit Superior

Millfield P T A Enrolls About Fifty New Members

Approximately 50 new members joined at the Millfield Parent Teacher Association reorganization meeting held Monday night at West Side School. Frank Daugherty chaired. Mrs. Herbert Mingus elected secretary. Committees named for Membership, Social, and Program. next meeting set for February with East Side School pupils to present the program.

Chauncey Jan Millfield Parent Teacher Association West Side Frank Daugherty Herbert Mingus Fred Russell Richard Dunkle William Sisson Ruth Simpkins Myrta Ashworth Mildred Weiss East Side

Naomi Class Meets at The Plains Methodist Church

Mrs. Ralph Porter hosted the Naomi Class meeting at The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs. Nora Graves led the lesson with program leader Mrs. Herman Humphrey and readings by several members. A duet by Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Grant Michael followed, and a refreshment course was served.

the Plains Ralph Porter Naomi Plains Methodist Episcope Church Nora Graves Herman Humphrey Pulline Yates Ray Michael McAllister Porter Grant Michael Thelma McAllister Marichhael Helen Michael Lola Yates Bernice Luman Bernice Humphrey Marie Pulline Audra Kall Jean Porter Shamel

Rosann Christian Funeral Arrangements Set

Funeral services are planned for Rosann Christian age 21 at The Plains M E Church Saturday at 2 PM. The Plains resident died Tuesday at home in Zanesville. She is survived by her mother Emmett Christian Garrett and sisters Mrs Gilbert Johnson Mrs Emma Patterson and Mrs Agnes Minnow plus brothers Jim Christian Gerald Christian and a brother William killed in 194? auto crash and another brother Charles who died last year.

the Plains Plains M. E Rosann Christian Zanesville Floyd Gale Emmett Christian Garrett Gilbert Johnson Emma Patterson Millfield Agnes Minnow Greensburg Jim Christian Pikeville, Ky Gerald Christian William Christian Athens Woodsfield Charles Lubrig

Chauncey Church Senior Society Plans Play

The Senior Christian Society of Chauncey Church met at the Mill Street home. They held a four session potluck and discussed an upcoming play to be staged at Globe Theater. February meeting to be hosted by James Rankin.

Chauncey

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