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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1934

Page

3

Ambiguous Local Notices About Postwar Visits

Fragmented OCR reveals a local notice: references to Fred Mulligan returning after ten days on the Muskingum River, Columbus residents visiting Mrs Stilson and Mrs J M Hyde, a Thompson Columbus relation, Miss Eleanore Wood at White Cross Hospital, and Mrs Gilbert Montgomery hosting guests, with scattered hospital and visit mentions.

Fred Mulligan Muskingum River Columbus Nurs White Cross Hospital Eleanore Wood Gilbert Montgomery

Presbyterian Sunday Outing Ends With Social Meal

Members of a Presbyterian Sunday evening group gathered at Shell Hick Summerland Beach led by a local organizer. Attendees included Mrs Violet Wood Was W D Wolfe Mary Elia Chute Mr and Mrs M and Mrs Maria Powell with baskets of food as they shared a repast. The group’s leader was a guest at the gathering.

The of the Presbyterian Shell Hick- Summerland Beach Violet Wood W. D. Wolfe Wolf Mary Elia- Chute Maria Powell

Kruschen Salts Ad Promises Quick Weight Loss

An advertisement touts Kruschen Salts as a cheap way to shed weight and improve looks. It claims years of fat loss in four weeks, urging readers to visit Clines Pharmacy Co for a dosed regimen and a morning bathing routine. The copy targets men and women seeking slimmer figures and younger appearance.

Clines Pharmacy Co

Shoe Factory Leads Twilight League Bid with Wins

Nelsonville report says the Shoe Factory Nine crushed Carbondale 4 to 1 and then overwhelmed Carbon Hill 8 to 3 in Twilight League play. Hannahs pitched superbly while Odenthal Ray and Evans starred at bat and in the field as Old Timers and Carbondale prepare for Wednesday’s 5 30 matchup.

Nelsonville Carbondale Carbon Hill Hannahs Carbton Hill Milky” Odenthal Johnson Clyde Ray Fuzzy" Evans Box Score Shoe Factory Wren Onin Sieele Ceenis Smith K. Blosser W. Devol Rf Evans Dowley P. Devol Bioeser

Zack England Dies Former Resident of Orbiston and Nelsonville

Zack England 87 died Sunday at his daughter-in-law's home in Prenter West Virginia where he had lived for years. He formerly resided in Orbiston and Nelsonville and belonged to the K of P Lodge at Murray City. Survived by sons Earl Hillsboro Ohio and Earnest California, with several grandchildren. Funeral services were held in Lithopali Ohio with burial beside his wife.

Nelsonville Zack) T. England Sarah England Prenter W. Va Orbiston K. of P. Lodge Murray City Earl Hillsboro Earnest California Lithopali, O

Nelsonville Personal News Notes Relate Visits and Guests

Mrs Herbert Swingle has returned to her home in Athens after visiting relatives and friends in this city. Mrs A Figgins and Mrs Lulu Hoskins were in Nelsonville Saturday. Mr and Mrs Irwin Nanah hosted their daughter as a recent guest. Mr and Mrs Tom V Withers and children Jean and Tomy Junior from Port Clinton. Mrs Nettie Wend visits her son William and family in Jackson Michigan.

Herbert Swingle Athens A. Figgins Lulu Hoskins Nelsonville Irwin Nanah Tom V. Withers Jean and Tomy Port Clinton Nettie Wend William Jackson, Mich

Probate Court Accepts Will of Maggie C Townsend in Athens County

In Athens County Probate Court Maggie C Townsend of Rome Township had her will admitted to probate. Executors named are J Frances Caldwell Clarence H Caldwell and Dorothea M Caldwell. The estates of Joseph A Mulligan and George D Chase were ruled not subject to inheritance tax by Judge 8 M Johnson.

Maggie C. Townsend Rome Township Athens County J. Frances Caldwell Clarence H. Caldwell Dorothea M. Caldwell Joseph A. Mulligan George D. Chase 8. M. Johnson

Swimmers Fail to Escape Ship at Port of Spain Harbor

Two nude prisoners in Port of Spain Harbor attempted an escape from a vessel bound for Devil's Island. They chopped a hole through their cell cabin, shed clothes, and jumped into the water but were quickly recaptured and returned to the ship.

Port OF Spain Trinidad Devil's Island Vesse

Masons To Picnic In Ash Cave Sunday

The thirteenth district Royal Arch Masons of Ohio announce their annual picnic will be held Sunday July 29 at Ash Cave. District chapters span Newark New Lexington Somerset McConnellville Logan Nelsonville and Athens with Rolland Bright and Raymond C Cook organizing arrangements.

Nelsonville Royal Arch Masons of Ohio Ash Cave Newark New Lexington Somerset McConnellville Logan Athens Rolland Bright Raymond C. Cook

Reverend Strickler to Take Three Week Michigan Vacation

Rev. R F Strickler departed Sunday for a three weeks vacation in Michigan. His wife and son and a party of friends from Cuyahoga Falls Ohio will join him, along with his daughter and son in law from Marion Ohio, for an outing.

Nelsonville R. F. Strickler Michigan Cuyahoga Falls Marion, O

Legion to Name Delegates for District and State Conventions

Glen ford Dugan Post will select delegates at its Wednesday night meeting at 7 30 to the eighth District Conference in Wilkesville next Sunday and the state convention at Cedar Point August 18 19 20.

Legion Nelsonville Glenford Dugan Post Wilkesville Cedar Point

Charles Wright Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Drunk Charge

Charles Wright of this city pleaded guilty on arraignment before Mayor 8. G. Holland yesterday to intoxication. He was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Charles Wright G. Holland

Straitsville visitors and local updates in Jeannette Pa

New Straitsville residents visit relatives in Jeannette Pa. Thurman Hoodlet visits at Hoodlet home. Hoodlet husband killed months ago in an auto crash near the Y. Charles Lemon returns from Columbus. Barbara Till and Retha Poling from Logan visit. Roy Faine visits Logan. D B Blankenship now works in West Virginia. Royland Slatzer and family weekend guests. Clifford Downs returns home after Michigan crash. Earl Slatzer discharged from Cy Ambus hospital. Tom Weiseman and wife announce birth of daughter. William Berry and sisters attend World's Fair in Chicago for 10 days.

P. M. Strain Clyde Gertrude Strain Charles Strain Jeannette Ms. Thurman Hoodlet Jacob Hoodlet Mrs. Hoodlet Charles Lemon Columbus Barbara Till Retha Poling Logan Roy Faine D. B. Blankenship West Virginia Royland Slatzer Clifford Downs Michigan Earl Slatzer Ambus Hospital Tom Weiseman William J. Berry Anne Margaret Chicago

Dam Near Caldwell to Store Water for CCC Camp

A 24 foot high dam will create a 25 square mile lake in Noble County near Caldwell to supply the CCC camp and the town. The project aims to improve water supply during droughts, aid reforestation and soil erosion control, and may boost local recreation. Local labor will lay pipelines, with state and federal funding planned.

Civilian Conservation Corps Here Robert T CCC Caldwell Muskingum Duck Creek Secrest Ohio Caldwell CCC Noble County Muskingum Conservancy District Seneca Lake

Hospitalized After Childbirth in Columbus

Mrs. Martin of Colum and Mrs. Albert Binderbasin were with their daughter Taylor Ridge who, after the birth of a child, was taken by local ambulance to St. Francis Hospital in Columbus for treatment. She was accompanied by her mother.

Glouster Martin Columbus Albert Binderbasin Taylor Ridge St. Francis Hospital

Returned to hospital for observation in Columbus

Mrs. Alex Ratz of Green's Run was taken to Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus for observation after previously being treated there last February.

Glouster Alex Ratz Green Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Marriage of Dorothy Jones and Oscar Rogers Announced

The wedding occurred in Chicago on August 19, 1933 at the Lawson Y M C A chapel with Rev. Montgomery presiding. Dorothy Jones of Glouster and Oscar K. Rogers of Wooster, Firestone executive, plan residence in Boston after a motor trip via Washington. The bride and groom are Ohio University graduates. both belong to fraternities.

Dorothy Jones Oscar XK. Rogers Glouster This City Oscar K. Rogers Wooster Chicago BE. L. Jones Lawson Y. M. C. A R. B. Montgomery Jackson Boulevard Robert Beaudette Constance Black Rogers Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Boston Mass Giouster High School Ohio University Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority 8. L. Rogers, Wooster Theta Chi Alpha Delta Sigma Washington City E. L. Jones Sarah Allen Mrs. J

Local guests visit families across several towns

New Marshfield Alfred Scott and others from Lily Chapel and Cleveland visited Mr. and Mrs. A H Brooks over the weekend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Hunter and Virgene Lewellyn of Hope, Francis Coe and James Donahue of Hope, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Kimmey of Athens. Mary Bridge returned from Gassaway W V after weeks with relatives J A Bridge. Mrs Alva Judy came back from Gallipolia after visiting sister Mrs Charles Sprague.

Alfred Scott Albert Scott Lucy Brooks Glenna Scott Lily Chapel Emma _ Scheibel Cleveland A. H Blaine Hunter Virgene Lewellyn Norman Saylor Hope Francis Coe James Donahue Charlies Kimmey Athens Sam Riggle Ivan Brooks Marietta A. H. Brooks Mary Bridge Gassaway

Parole Granted for Lauderbach After Jury Conviction

Carl Laudenbach Kimberly convicted by a jury in Athens County Common Pleas Court. He is ordered released on parole by county commissioners on his promise to pay a $303.80 fine and costs in monthly installments.

Carl Laudenbach Kimberly Athens County Common Pleas Court Athens County

Athens Rally Postponed to August 12 at Fairgrounds

The nonpartisan rally at Athens Fairgrounds has been moved from next Saturday to Sunday August 12. Speakers include Van A. Bittner president of District 17 and Phillip Murray vice president of the United Mine Workers of America. Local and broad candidate speakers are invited. free lunch will be served at noon and the afternoon program will proceed. GLOUSTER Farm Bureau to open a store Wednesday with William Colley as manager in the former Glouster State Bank building.

Glouster Oeay Athens van A. Bittner District 17 West Virginia United Mine Workers of America Phillip Murray Athens County Glouster — the Farm Bureau Glouster Farm Bureau William Colley Glouster State Bank South High Street

Rev O P Smith to Lead Glouster M E Services

The Rev O P Smith and Mrs Smith with their children are visiting Canal Winchester relatives after two weeks of study at East Lansing. They plan to return to Glouster this week where the pastor will lead M E church services Sunday morning and evening.

Glouster O. P. Smith East Lansing Mich

Loyal Gleaners Class Plans Church Picnic at Moxahala Park

The Loyal Gleaners class of the Church of Christ Sunday School will picnic at Moxahala Park on Wednesday. Plans were made at a class meeting at Edna Lee McGrew’s home on Fairlawn Avenue. After games and contests, refreshments were served by hostess Edna Lee McGrew to Dorothy Zimmer Margaret Post Mary Jane Morris Ruth Kinney Ruth McCance Beatrice Cobb Mildred Zimmer Lucille Richardson and teacher Mary Rohberts.

Glouster Gleaners Church of Christ Sunday School Moxahala Park Edna Lee McGrew Fairlawn Avenue Dorothy Zimmer Marguerite Post Mary Jane Morris Ruth Kinney Ruth MecCance Beatrice Cobb Mildred Zimmer Lucille Richardson Mary Rohberts

Withem Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William Withem marked fifty years together with a July 19 celebration at their rural Route 5 Glouster home. Family and friends from Glouster Amesville Jacksonville Ringgold Mountville and Millfield attended bringing well wishes and gifts.

John McGee Elton Bullistron Davie Skinner Vollie Trace Jud Skinner Lena Withem Fairview Roy Harrison Ringgold William Withem East Branch Donald Murphy Mountville Nick Hartley John Withem Mae Hartley Nay Hartley Jacksonville Don Withem Paul Kelley Glouster Estel Cox Derthick John Fulton Greens Run DeLoss Bullistron Taylor Ridge John Hartley Jr Amesville John Hartley Andrew Hartley Vere Ridge William Hartley Millfield William White Burr Oak Frank Hartley

Scott Milne to work despite inheritance from Aberdeen estate

David Milne known as Scottie, 38, will receive between 25 000 and 30 000 from his father’s estate in Aberdeen Scotland, but he will continue his job as a Delta Tau Delta houseman on the Miami University campus saying his portion is invested satisfactorily in Scotland and he has no reason to quit.

Aberdeen Scotland Milne Delta Tau Delta Miami University

Lewis School Homecoming Set for August 5

The annual home coming at the Lewis School is scheduled for Sunday August 5. A basket dinner will be held at noon and many former teachers and pupils are expected to attend.

Glouster Lewis School

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