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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1937

Page

2

Phi Clubbers edge Carbon Hill 8 to 6 in league opener

NELSONVILLE The City Soft ball League opened with Phi Clubbers visiting Carbon Hill and winning 8 6 after a five run first inning. Retail Clerks beat Church of Christ 10 9 in a close game as Clerks rallied late. Methodists did not field a team for Kimberly game and no games Thursday due to commencement.

Nelsonville Phi Carbon Hill Grangers Fraternity Church of Christ Methodists Kimberly

Fined on Petit Larceny And Intoxication Counts

Nelsonville residents plead guilty to petit larceny and intoxication. Earsel Hanning was fined 25 dollars plus costs and sentenced to 30 days in county jail, with an additional five dollar fine and costs for intoxication. Bennett Fisk also pleaded guilty to intoxication and paid ten dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville S. G. Holland Earsel Hanning Hanning Hall Bros Chestnut St Bennett Fisk

Organizing a Boy Scout Troop at Kimberly School House

A meeting at Kimberly School house tonight at 7 oclock aims to organize a Boy Scout troop in the district. Parents and children 12 and over are urged to attend. Gerald E. Ashwill, Scout field executive, will be present to explain activities and display equipment.

Kimberly Gerald E. Ashwill

Nelsonville High Class of 1887 Honored At Centennial Program

Nelsonville’s Class of 1887 marks 50 years since graduation. Five members remain in Nelsonville or Columbus with one deceased Belle Dew Webb. Dr. C E Welch hosts a dinner for three classmates at the Welch home in Columbus. Prof. Coultrap, former Nelsonville superintendent, now resides in Long Beach California.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School City Board of Education Columbus Belle Dew Webb Nettie Gabriel Frances Scott C. E. Welch John W. Scott Welch Welch Home W. Columbus St F. S. Coultrap Professor Coultrap Long Beach Calif

Rotary program on termites by Nelson Cox and King

Nelson Cox of Huntington West Virginia and Mr. King of Athens gave a Rotary Club talk on termites. The discussion covered their life habits and damage as pests that can destroy homes while residents sleep.

Nelsonville Rotary Club Nelson Cox Huntington W. Va Mr. King Athens Huntington Club

Missionary Society Meeting Postponed in Nelsonville

The Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church in Nelsonville was postponed for a week due to commencement. The rescheduled gathering will be at Mrs. Sam Frank’s home Thursday evening.

Nelsonville Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Sam Frank

Band Members Urged to Check In Uniforms Thursday

Nelsonville school notice from music supervisor John Geiger instructs all High School Band members to check in their uniforms this Thursday.

Nelsonville John Geiger

Glouster Kiwanis to Sponsor Boy Representative

Glouster Kiwanis Club votes to sponsor a boy representative for Boy State in Columbus. The meeting featured a musical program with piano duet and vocal selections by Miss Lois Henderson and Miss Anne Weymuller, with Mrs. Harriette Weymuel as accompanist.

Glouster Kiwanis Club Glouster Aster Kiwanis Hotel Gordon Columbus E l Iano Lois Iderson Anne Weymller Harriette Weymuel

Loyal Women class holds business and social at home

GLOUSTER The Loyal Women class of the Church of Christ was entertained by Mrs. John Henry Friday night. Mrs. E. M. Bingman presided and a business session preceded a contest won by Mrs. William Zimmers. Forty guests attended a yard gathering with a bonfire and wiener roast.

Glouster Church of Christ John Henry E. M. Bingman William Zimmers

Legion Auxiliary Invited to Meeting at Legion Hall

American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Legion Hall Thursday night at 7 30 with members of the Legion post as their guests. Members from both post and auxiliary urged to attend. A program is being prepared and refreshments will be served.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Legion Post

Kittles Celebrate 30th Wedding Anniversary at Walnut Hills

Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Kittle hosted relatives and friends at their Walnut Hills home to mark their 30 years of marriage. Attendees included Gwynn Sanders and son Sammy of Marysville, Lydia Kittle of Trimble, and multiple Kittle family members from Athens Chaney and other areas.

United Auto Workers Local 419 Meet in Athens

Glouster United Automobile Workers Local 419 will hold a meeting in Athens on Wednesday June 2 at 8:30 p.m. in the basement of the Eagles Ha Refreshments will be served.

Athens Glouster United Automobile Workers International Union of America

Glouster Social Briefs Highlight Memorial Day Visits

Local social notes list guests visiting Glouster and nearby homes over Memorial Day weekend and into early summer. Families from Cleveland Akron Columbus and Youngstown shared gatherings at multiple homes including the Blowers Harris Janchius and Banfields in Coal Run Philo and Coal Run.

Thomas Williams, Jr William Snyder Alma Herbold Newton Burns Albert Herbold Cleveland Howard Duz Harvey Luther Florence J. A. Blower Jimmy Akron John Blower Mary Virginia Croushore Mary Shephard Youngstown Mary Jo Bryson Columbus Nelson Herman Janchius Jessie Gene Galoway Beverly S. S. Henderson Coal Run C. E. Wharff Rose Farm Faye Janchius Arthur Banfield William Swindie Cecelia May Barberton Stephen Banfield Banfield Lawrence Banfield Homer Banfield Marie Philo Cecil Banfield Cawood Joe Jones Uniontown Wm. Ellis

Will Run Again GLOUSTER Local Republicans file renomination petitions

Mayor Wallace and officials Fred Heck Wm. Winefordner and William Stahl filed petitions to seek renomination as Republicans. The slate includes the mayor and three city leaders, signaling continued party support ahead of the upcoming party primary.

Glouster Wallace Fred Heck Wm. Winefordner William Stahl

Tar Heel Buckeye Club Picnic Near Glouster

The Tar Heel Buckeye Club plans its annual picnic at Antle's Grove two miles north of Glouster on Route 13 this Sunday June 20. North Carolinians and descendants in Ohio and their families may attend with music and talks planned.

Glouster Tar Heel Buckeye Club Antle’s Grove Ohio

Wanda Simmons to wed C M Bartlett in Miami Ohio

Miss Wanda Simmons daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Simmons Westville Ohio will marry C M Bartlett son of Mr and Mrs C H Bartlett Nelsonville Ohio at 2 PM today at First Methodist Church. Rev E L Jorns will read the vows. The bride formerly taught at Rogers Arkansas and studied at Northeastern State Teachers College Tahlequah. Bartlett a Ohio University graduate and longtime News-Record staffer plans a two week wedding trip to the East.

Miami Wanda Simmons W. E. Simmons Westville Ohio C. M.mac Bartlett C. H. Bartlett Nelsonville First Methodist Church E. L. Jorns Rogers, Ark Northeastern State Teachers College Tahlequah Bartlett Ohio University News- Record East Okio Mac Bartlett Mr. Bartlett

Kimberly Baseball Team Beats Doanville 13-3

The Kimberly softball team defeated Doanville 13-3 on Monday to extend their season win total to 14. They wore new green and black uniforms with gray trousers and green caps for Memorial Day.

Kimberly Doanville Truetown Chauncey Carbondale Mineral

Nelsonville Personalities Share Weekend Visits Across Indiana and Ohio

Nelsonville residents hosted and visited relatives in Indiana and Ohio during Decoration Day and the weekend. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Starkey, Carl Starkey, Mrs. Mary Kelly of Athens, Emmett Jones and family, and several Akron Crooksville Buchtel Canton Columbus visitors.

Nelsonville Sam Starkey Carl Starkey Mary Kelly Athens Frankfort Ind Buchtel Grace Anderson Columbus Richard Hick

Betti Eleanor Reeb Weds Herbert H Henrich in Columbus

Mr and Mrs L A Reeb of Cincinnati announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Eleanor Weekly Reeb to Mr Herbert H Henrich on May 16. The couple are at home to friends at 459 Fairwood Ave Columbus. Grandmother Mrs Clara Hall and Mr and Mrs James Hall and Dr N Hill of Nelsonville attended the wedding.

Nelsonville L. A. Reeb Cincinnati Betty Eleanor Weekly Reeb Herbert H. Henrich Fairwood Ave Columbus Clara Hall James Hall N. Hill

Mrs Baker elected president at St Bernard alumni banquet

At the St Bernard School alumni banquet in Corning on Monday night, Mrs Earl Baker of Nelsonville was chosen president of the association.

Baker Nelsonville St. Bernard School Corning Earl Baker

Family visits as Anna Brown ill in Columbus

Frank Riley and spouse travel to Columbus due to daughter Anna Brown illness at St Francis Hospital. They are joined home by granddaughter Betty Ann Brown who will stay for several weeks.

Columbus Nelsonville Frank Riley Anna Brown St. Francis Hospital Betty Ann Brown

Nelsonville Chart iers Oil completes small well

Nelsonville Chart iers Oil Co reports a small well completion on the Stratton lease in the Happy Hollow district with a small showing of gas and oil.

Nelsonville Chartiers Oil Co Stratton Happy Hollow

Miss Riley Weds Parker Huddy in Nelsonville Home Ceremony

Miss Jo Riley became Mrs Parker Huddy in a 2:30 pm ceremony at her Nelsonville home attended only by immediate family. Rev Lloyd Evans officiated the single ring service as the couple plan to reside in Akron with Huddy's Ohio Finance Corporation role.

Nelsonville Jo Riley Parker Huddy Fort St Lohengrin Jean Freer Lloyd Evans First Presbyterian Church Charles Huddy Robert Jewett Akron Ohio Finance Corporation John Riley Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Huddy

Reverend Leland Goodman to Lead Church Prayer Tonight

Nelsonville notices that the Rev. Leland Goodman will lead the regular mid week prayer meeting at 7 30 o clock tonight at the Church of Christ.

Nelsonville Leland Goodman Church of Christ

Accident victim in Nelsonville fractures left ankle

Mrs. Oral Daugherty of Jefferson Street in Nelsonville fell at her home this morning and sustained a fracture to her left ankle.

Nelsonville Oral Daugherty Jefferson St

Orchestra to Meet Nelsonville Tonight

A combined community and high school orchestra will rehearse at the Nelsonville High School building this evening at 7 o clock. The event brings together local musicians for a joint session ahead of upcoming performances.

Nelsonville

Stars Say For Wednesday June 2

The horoscope notes a day of conflicting planetary influences with potential sudden changes. Writings and documents demand careful scrutiny amid intrigue and craft. A birthday person may face unusual conditions requiring sagacity and vigilance against deception. A child born today may show temper, imagination, and literary talent but seek steady work.

Mystery Death at High Tor in Rockland Countys Scene

Mrs. Gertrude Starbuck wife of a wealthy engineer and junior league member died in what police say was a suicide at High Tor Rockland County N Y Maxwell Anderson used as a stage setting The husband disputes the claim saying she seemed in a happy mood when he said goodnight after the fatal shot

High Tor Rockland County N. Y Maxwell Anderson Gertrude Starbuck

Chauncey Hosts Weekend Guests and Family Dinner

Mrs Allie Kelzenburg entertained week end guests including her children Clarence Kelzenburg and family, Oscar Hanning and family, George Katzenback Jr and family, Theodore Ketzenburg Jr and Jacob Way, all from Dayton. Chauncey residents also visited the Katzenbacks and shared time with Chauncey relatives at Mill Street.

Chauncey Allie Kelzenburg Clarence Kelzenburg Clarence Jr Robert Eugene Imogene Oscar Hanning Ella Mae Betty Audry Leona Fay George Katzenback, Jr Kathleen Juanita Florence Louise Bobbie George Jr Dayton Theodore Ketzenburg, Jr Jacob Way Katzenback George Katzenback Mill St

Chauncey Local 358 Rejects 50 Cent Monthly Increase

At the regular meeting of Chauncey Local 358 in the K of P Hall on Saturday May 29 members voted to refuse the extra 50 cents per month added in Cleveland. The assessment was deemed in violation of Sec 13 of Article 24 of the International Constitution.

Chauncey Chauncey Local No. 358 K. of P. Hall Cleveland

Chauncey Council to Meet Wednesday Evening

Chauncey Council will hold a meeting Wednesday night at 7 in the Mayor's office at the city building. Glenford Dugan Post No 229 American Legion will meet tonight at 7 30 at the Legion Building. civic leaders seek state aid to save Thes pian Hall built 1855 in Boonville Missouri. Old theater feared lost as effort to preserve continues. Nearly 200 people in Britain are outlawed and may be shot on sight. lawmakers consider repeal.

Chauncey Chauncey Council Boonville U.P Alleghenies London British Isles

Funeral Rites Held for Pauline Dow Gillott in Chauncey

Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Millfield Church of Christ for Pauline Dow Gillott 24 who died in an auto accidentnear Carbon Hill Sunday. Rev. Gilbert Courtney led the service with a Chauncey quartet singing. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Survivors include husband Dora Gillott and two children, her parents Frank and Mrs. Dow, Millfield, and sisters Iva Evans and Marcella Rutter of Millfield.

Chauncey Millfield Church Evelyn Grant Homer Sisson Doris Willis Isabelle Leffler Mary Hillen Elizabeth Willis Mary Leffler Mildred North Floyd Crabtree Frank Smith Gillott Dora Gillott Frank Dow Millfield Iva Evans Marcella Rutter

Chauncey Social Notes Visitors and Nearby Guests

Chauncey social notes recount visits by Chauncey and Interstate guests including Thomas Dew and Charles Reed with Mrs Reed Warwood W Va leaving Monday. Many relatives from Columbus Logan Trenton Pontiac and Akron visited Chauncey with Memorial Day activities in Athens.

Chauncey Thomas Dew Charles Reed Logan Charles Bradfield James Brooks Cora Ferrell Trenton Mich Fred Ferrel Pontiac J. O. Ferrel Naomi Ruth Mullins James Mullins Anna Mae Mullins Columbus Andrew McKinney Pt. Pleasant W. Va McKinney Charles F. Love Charles Daugherty E. M. Daugherty Olive Barrows Coolville Coe Daugherty New Lexington Harry Harris Cincinnati Sarah Wilson Floyd Bumgardner John Shafer Athens Elmer Bingman S. S. Blackburn Nelsonville Luther Cruikshank Mary Usettie Eunice Shafe Marian Thomas Allen Akron Ottie Shafer Frank A. Cline George Scott Lillian Trainer F. A. Cline

Ex Resident Thomas J Foster Dies at 85 in Philo

Thomas J Foster age 85 former Chauncey resident died last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Swart in Philo Ohio. His body was taken to the home of his son Milo Foster in Little Hocking for funeral services at Torch Baptist Church. His wife Mrs Foster age 83 died in February. The Fors ters had lived in Little Hocking and were well known in Chauncey having visited often while their daughter resided there.

Chauncey Thomas J. Foster Leone Swart

Chauncey Memorial Day Observed By Community

Chauncey marked Memorial Day with former residents returning for services. A six war veteran cemetery procession featured a firing squad led by Clarence Mullins and taps by Denzil Phillips. Rev. Russell Bailiff spoke at the M E Church as Mayor Hines led ceremonies with local decorators and singers participating.

Chauncey Chauncey Cemetery Clarence Mullins Taps Denzil Phillips M. E Gilbert Courtney Guss Graham John Smart Charles Sweeney No Man's Land Juanita Luchado Russell Bailiff Wesley Foundation Athens W. D. Hines Joe Clark Walter Baird Walter Hutchins

Chauncey Townsend Club Elects Officers at Meeting

Chauncey Town send Club met Monday night at Mrs. L. L. Sweazy home. Frank A. Cline was elected president with Charles Leffler as vice president E J Adams secretary and Ezra Karns treasurer. Advisory committee named and a rocking chair sale displayed in Wilson Brothers window.

Chauncey Chauncey Townsend Club L. L. Sweazy Main St Frank A. Cline Charles Leffler E. J. Adams Ezra Karns Charles Matheny George Lennigar W. E. Boling Wilson Brothers Converse St J. E. Wood Townsend

Mrs. Wallace Hosts 47 Guests at The Plains Dinner

Mrs Joe Wallace entertained 47 guests at a 6 oclock Sunday dinner in The Plains. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Wallace and children Deanville Mr and Mrs Walter Keating and son Nelsonville Mr and Mrs V D Boies and children Flint Michigan Mr and Mrs Charles Spray and sons Mr and Mrs Alec Lisk Barberton Mr and Mrs Willard Wallace and children Miss Donna and Elizabeth McPherson Hebbardsville Mr and Mrs Henry Frost Mr and Mrs R C West Mr and Mrs Harry Wallace and daughter The Plains Mr and Mrs Pearl Romine and Mrs Sallie Johnson Athens Mrs Reynolds Columbus and her brother Flint Mich Miss Idabelle Wallace Mrs Mary J Wallace and the host couple.

the Plains Joe Wallace Carl Wallace Deanville Walter Keating Nelsonville V. D. Boies Flint Mich Charles Spray Alec Lisk Barberton Willard Wallace Donna and Elizabeth McPherson Hebbardsville Henry Frost R. C. West Harry Wallace Pearl Romine Sallie Johnson Athens Reynolds Columbus Idabelle Wallace Mary J. Wallace

Chauncey School Picnic Featured Recitations and Ice Cream

Last Friday afternoon the Big Bailey school at Chauncey, taught by Miss Nettie Keeton, held an old fashioned picnic with songs and recitations. Home made ice cream and cake were served. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Byers of Chester and Esther Simpson with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mullins of Chauncey.

Chauncey Big Bailey School Nettie Keeton Byers Chester Esther Simpson Clarence Mullins

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Phi Clubbers Boy Scouts Legion Kittles Glouster Temple Glouster Social Briefs Mac Bartletts Miss Riley the Stars By Genevieve Kemble Gem Pharmacy Bart's Printery Council Colonial Janilies Bill Jones Mial Finance Colonia N. Court Athens, Ohio Mrs Pauline Gillott Maplewod Cemetery Chauncey Social Notes Carole L Lombard Fred Carole Charles Butterworth Harry Panama Dorothy Lamour Signia Jean Dixon Harvey Stephens Mitchel Leisen Paramount
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