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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1934

Page

3

Brown speaks at Plsonville holiday celebration

Candidate Brown addressed miners and townspeople during the July observance by the Workers of America in Konville Ohio. He urged reducing government costs and adopting economies while stressing taxation limits and essential functions. The event featured a street parade, ox roast, ball games, greased contests, and a later free dance.

Konville Clar- Brown Jean Gower- Ohio E Workers of America Ers Ralph W E. LeFever Glouster Yes Qaid Brown Philadelphia Ohio Bud Levering Shane Galloway Harry Birchfield John Rupe Fire Department Glenford Dugan Post American Legion Murray City Ladies Auxiliary Chauncey Bilroy Miners’ League Millfield Mac Garage

Former Nelsonville Minister Dies in Norwood

Nelsonville mourns Rev. R. P. Fitch former Holiness Church pastor for 1906 to 1915. He died yesterday in Norwood Ohio from cancer. Funeral Friday in Norwood. Survived by a wife and eight children. Also notes the birth of a son Billy Jack to Mr and Mrs Clarence Sowers on Tuesday July 3.

Nelsonville Norwood Ohio R. P. Fitch Ent Holiness Church Watkins and Poplar Streets Clarence Sowers Billy Jack

Billroys Comedians Set For One Night At Athens Tourist Camp

Billroy's Comedians arrive in Athens for a one night engagement at the Athens Tourist Camp Grounds. The show features over 75 people, a Palais Royale Orchestra, and a three act play with vaudeville numbers. Free admission for ladies with a paid adult ticket tonight. Doors open 7:15, curtain 8:15.

Billroy Athens Bob Fisher Palais Royale Orchestra Nero America

Ten Arrested As City Prison Fills During Holiday

Nelsonville report says George Furtz pleaded guilty to assault and battery on his wife in Mayor Holland's court. He was fined ten dollars plus costs. Police say the jail was filled with prisoners awaiting arraignment as ten arrests were made yesterday and last night with two warrants yet to be served.

Nelsonville George Furtz G. Holland George Bateman

Notable Guests Visit Local Families In December

Mr and Mrs K C Archler and daughter from Detroit join guests Mr and Mrs William Brooks with Dr and Mrs W D Lightner and two daughters. Mrs J G Hibbard of Rochester NY visits sister Mrs C H Bartlett. Mr and Mrs H E Wilson return from Chicago World's Fair. Mr and Mrs Carl Starkey and Mrs Sam Starkey with Mrs Marie Kelly of Athens were guests of Pearl Parker in South Charleston Wednesday.

K. C. Archler Detroit W. D. Lightner Jerry McDonald Dayton William Brooks J. G. Hibbard Rochester N. Y C. H. Bartlett H. E. Wilson Chicago Carl Starkey Sam Starkey Marie Kelly Athens Pearl Parker South Charieston

Birtcher Family Reunion Held In Nelsonville

Nelsonville residents gathered Wednesday, July 4, at Mr and Mrs John Birtcher home for a family reunion. A picnic lunch, program and refreshments followed. Attendees included Opal Birtcher of Nelsonville, Laura Willis, Ivor Dar­nell and Barbara Jean, James Warren family of Glouster, Harvey Fitzer of Ashland, and Marian Ruth Birtcher among others.

Nelsonville Birtcher John Birtcher Joe Birtcher Opal Ed Birtcher Laura Willis Ivor Darnell Barbara Jean Millfield Anna Baker James Warren Glouster John Fitzer Harvey Ashland Fred Birtcher Marian Ruth

Picnic Guests From Nelsonville at Lewis Grove

A July 4 picnic at Lewis Grove near Floodwood drew families from Nelsonville including Fielden Willis Pearl Evans Albert Dodds Lew Wood Ada Coakley Vera Shaner Pearl Willis Clarence Willis Barbara Ann Car Willis Elizabeth Kastony and Hollis Shaner from Athens.

Nelsonville Fielden Willis Pearl Evans Albert Dodds Betty Jane Lew Wood Roger Lew Ada Coakley Vera William Shaner Pearl Clarence Willis Car" Willis Barbara Ann Elizabeth Kastony Milfield Hollis Shaner

Ruth Shafer's Fourteenth Birthday Is Honored in Chauncey

Chauncey near July 5. Mr. and Mrs. Far Shafer hosted a birthday party at their Ellis Avenue home for their daughter Ruth on her 14th birthday. A large lighted cake, gifts, and a game of cootie highlighted the evening, with many Chauncey friends in attendance.

Chauncey Far Shafer Ellis Avenue Ruth Emma Beckley Louise Keifer Anna Mae Hermey Carl Hermey Earl Spray Chris Kiefer Son of Corning Ila Shafer the Plains George Fogarassy Sugar Creek Orris Leath Crooksville Junior Hastey Charleston W. Va Alice Johnson Bessie Baughman Helen Keasey Helen Ferrer Paul Tippett Charlies Pendergrass Erle Bridgewater, Jr Wilford Millington Dix Pickering Jack Millington Jimmie Carter Richard Osborne Ruth Shafer Lillian Longshaw Blaine Ohio McNeal Bertha McNeal Dwight McNeal Houston Texas Harvey Courtney Haskill Tex

Chauncey Hosts Fourth Dinner for Local Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morgan hosted a Fourth of July dinner in Chauncey for Miss Marie Morgan and Miss Helen Vadner. Guests included Mrs. Mary Meinhart and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Morgan and daughter Donna Jean, of Chauncey, along with local residents.

Chauncey Henry Morgan Marie Morgan Helen Vadner Lancaster Mary Meinhart Eugene Morgan Donna Jean

Are Married Here Darline Ellis Becomes Bride of Roy Bagley

Announcement of Roy Bagley of Nelsonville and Miss Darline Ellis of Murray City wed in Chauncey Monday at Rev. G. B. Courtney Church of Christ. They will reside in Nelsonville.

Darline Ellis Roy Bagley Nelsonville Chauncey Murray City G. B. Courtney Church of Christ

Borah Attacks Bureaucracy and Press Freedom

Senator Borah launched a broad attack on government bureaucracy describing it as burdensome and destructive to civilization. He tied his critique to debates on press freedom and the scope of governmental power under a constitutional framework.

Borah

Birthday celebration honors Mrs Starkey at home

Mrs Mary E Starkey marked her sixty four birthday anniversary Tuesday with help from her children and grandchildren. Refreshments were served. Mrs George Wood visited sisters in Albany Monday. Mrs C C Woodyard spent last week in Columbus with her son Lawrence. Howard Steward attended the funeral of uncle Lemuel Butcher in Pomeroy Monday. The Baptist Church quarterly birthday meeting was held Thursday in State Farm Grove with a Sunday School program and a wiener roast.

Mary E. Starkey George Wood Grace Frost Vina Roberts Albany C. C. Woodyard Columbus Lawrence Woodyard Howard Steward Lemuel Butcher Pomeroy Baptist Church State Farm Grove

Allen Family Reunion Holds Independence Day Gathering

Nelsonville reports the annual Allen reunion on July 4 at Rising Park Lancaster with 70 attendees. Delegates from Nelsonville included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Allen and daughter Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ashby, Mary Catherine Allen and Lawrence Williams.

Nelsonville Allen Rising Park Lancaster Frank Allen Glenn Allen Jean Ray Ashby Mary Catherine Allen Lawrence Williams

Glouster Fourth of July Celebrated Quietly Across Town

The Fourth of July in Glouster was observed quietly with no official celebration. Most residents left for Athens and Nelsonville, while others visited the Muskingum River or Buckeye Lake park. Oldtimers called it the quietest July Fourth in Glouster history.

Glouster Athens Nelsonville Muskingum River Buckeye Lake Park

Glouster Sweeps Doubleheader Over Chauncey

Glouster defeats Chauncey 13 3 in Athens on July 4 then wins 6 5 in Nelsonville in a tight afternoon game. The Luhing team will visit Sunday for a 2 30 p m start.

Glouster Athens Chauncey Nelsonville Luhing

Thompson Heads to Military Training Camp

Bill Thompson of this city leaves Wednesday night for Ft. Thomas Kentucky to enter the summer military training camp.

Glouster Bill Thompson Mike Thompson Ft. Thomas

Missionary Society to Host Musical Evening in Jacksonville

The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church in Jacksonville invites members to bring a guest for a Friday musical program led by Jeannette Brown. Nettie Heiser and daughter Theresa joined William Welch for a trip to Huntington, West Virginia to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Mandt, who is ill. Helen McCaskey visits Lyle Burdick family in Adena.

Jacksonville Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the M. E. Church Jeannette Brown Nettie Heiser Theresa William Welch Huntington W. Va John Mandt Mandt Helen McCaskey Lyle Burdick Adena

Mrs Frank McClellan Taken to St Francis Hospital

Mrs Frank McClellan was taken to St Francis Hospital Columbus Tuesday night by local ambulance for treatment before surgery. She was accompanied by her husband Mr McClellan and their son in law William Lewis Jr who returned to the city Wednesday.

Glouster Frank McClellan St. Francis Hospital Columbus McClellan William Lewis, Jr

Epworth League Institute to be held at Lancaster Camp Grounds

Nelsonville notices say the Epworth League Institute will run July 14 to 21 at Lancaster Camp Grounds. The local chapter plans about 12 delegates and hosts a bake sale at Wilson's Grocery starting 9 30 Saturday to cover expenses. Sereno Lodge No 479 I O O F Athens will meet Friday at 730 for important business.

Nelsonville Epworth League Institute Lancaster Camp Grounds Wilson's Grocery Sereno Lodge I. 0. O. F. Athens

Rev Miles E Hoon to Preach at Church of Christ

Bishopville reports Rev Miles E Hoon of New Marshfield will preach Sunday night at 8. The sermon is titled In dividual Religion. Sunday school begins at 9 with prayer services to follow. Christian Endeavor meets at 7 30. Glouster Willing Workers Class of M E Sunday School meets Friday at 8.

Bishopville Miles E. Hoon New Marshfield Church of Christ Christian Endeavor Glouster M. E. Sunday School

Pettits Celebrate Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pettit of near Millfield observe their silver anniversary with a Sunday dinner receiving attendance from TRIMBLE figures Otto Duncan W M Howard Joe Carpenter Alice Thomas Mildred Howard and relatives. Pettit born in the village. Pettit’s wife, daughter of the late George Duncan, grew up nearby on a farm.

Trimble Otto Duncan W. M. Howard Joe Carpenter Alice Thomas Mildred Howard B. H. Pettit Millfield Mr. Pettit Pettit George Duncan

Mrs Belle Trimble Visits Relatives Across States

Trimble of Jacksonville Florida visits her nephew Earl Johnson and his wife in town then plans to see daughter Ruby Grimes in Crooksville another daughter in northern Michigan and sister Mae Jenkins in Terre Haute Indiana before returning home.

Trimble Belle Dow Jacksonville Fla Earl Johnson Ruby Grimes Crooksville Michigan Mae Jenkins Terre Haute Ind

Ardeth Boudinot Under Observation at University Hospital

GLOUSTER Ardeth daughter of Mr and Mrs Orval Boudinot of Concord is at University Hospital Columbus for observation and treatment. Her mother visits Mr and Mrs Bert Smill in Columbus while Ardeth remains in hospital.

Glouster Ardeth Orval Boudinot Concord University Hospital Columbus Bert Smill

Glouster Area Social Visits Highlight Community

Glouster residents welcome guests and relatives from Garnersville New Marshfield Columbus and MecConnellville. Visits include Mr and Mrs Ches ter Gibbs and son Billy returning from two weeks with Mrs Gibbs' parents and Miss Sabra Armstrong visiting Elyria. Norma Leadinghaus staying with O C Leadinghaus in Trimble. Ruth Dunnett guests in Columbus with Mr and Mrs Bernard Swisher.

Glouster Chester Gibbs Billy Garnersville N. Y Sabra Armstrong Elyria Schools Mrs H. A. Armstrong F. T. Groves Charleston E. F. Danford Lalla Norma Leadinghaus Columbus O. C. Leadinghaus Trimble Ruth Dunnett Bernard Swisher

Joint Legion meeting at High Street Legion Hall

A joint meeting of Frank McCann Post American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary is set for tonight at 7:30 at the Legion Hall on High Street. Legion members will present the program and Auxiliary members will provide refreshments.

Glouster Frank McCann Post American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall High Street Legion

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Plsonville Brown Independsferson Niclows Tom BR. P. Fitch Norwood, Ohio Voile Batiste Dimity Preston’s Cotton and Lancaster Chauncey Girl Mrs. Earl Shafer Arthur Burchfield Lower Plains Morgans Lowell Ralph McCathran Annie Waymer Iona Harrison Orbiston Lew Jones Roy Dailey Harry Moore Mary Beitelcheis Elmer Beitelcheis Ray Arabell Charles Hook Ho’ness Qorpheum Lew Ayers Alice White Baer-Carnera Ken Maynard Pauline the Boot Shop FBI Kiddie Union Bea Bon Ton Bob Harris Conserve Cookers The Carpenter Hardware Coo Logan Mrs. B. H. Pettit Jed Athens Pharmacy Epsom Milk Magnesia Mammoth Football Stadium Deshler-Wallick Hotel Columbus, Ohio Deshler-Wallick L. C. Wallick James H. Michos Res. Mgr
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