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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

3

Brotherhood of Man Is Fact Says Rabbi Here

Rabbi Abraham Feinstein of Huntington W V tells Nelsonville Rotary members and guests at the Presbyterian Church that brotherhood of man is a fact based on science history and common humanity. He cites unity among races and shared human experiences and notes Rotary’s ideal of world fellowship. The speech follows a Ports mouth district conference and was given on the club's Ladies Night.

Nelsonville Brotherhood of Man Abraham Feinstein Huntington W. Va Rotary Club Presbyterian Church Rabbi Feinstein Rotary India Rotary Clubs Portsmouth

Miss Juanita Lines Honored At Surprise Home Party

Miss Juanita Lines was guest of honor at a surprise party hosted by 16 friends at her home Monday. Bridge yielded Billy Nelson the high score prize and Miss Phyllis Rowson the low prize. Dancing ended the festivities as Miss Lines received a gift from the group.

Juanita Lines Toledo Walbridge Billy Nelson Phyllis Rowson Miss Lines

Two Fined Here in Nelsonville

Allen Wolf and Carl Lauderback of Kimberly were arraigned in mayor's court on drunkenness pled guilty and fined 10 dollars plus costs. County Officers Bayles and Barrows made the arrest. Pleas of guilty to quarreling and fighting by Charles Bowers and Lee Shivers were entered. Mayor Hickman imposed 5 dollars and costs.

Nelsonville Allen Wolf Carl Lauderback Kimberly Charlies Bayles Peter Barrows Charles Bowers Lee Shivers Bill Hickman

Airedales Win Mac Chevrolets Take Game From Stratton Motors

The Mace Chevrolet Airedales edged Stratton Motor Collies 4 3 in Nelsonville on June 3 securing their second win in as many starts. Key hits by Oliver Jenkins and Dunkle fueled a three run first inning, while Smith struck out seven for Stratton and Longley fanned five EastEnders. Future games include Carbondale facing the Sayre Specials of Buchtel Thursday as the circuit expands with a fourth team and an upcoming schedule draw.

Nelsonville Mace Chevrolet Airedales Stratton Motor Collies Airedales Longley Oliver Jenkins Dunkle Chevrolet Smith Stratton Motors Carbondale Nine Sayre Buchtel Carbondale Chesser Carlin Lowrys Lightfoot McDaniels

Longstreth Dodgers Blank Nelsonville in Fast League Showdown

Longstreth defeated Nelsonville 16 to 0 on May 30 at Longstreth Park. Ross Clary led with four hits including three doubles and a single. Ed Locke pitched a superb game allowing only two hits in the first inning and none after. Peary started, Smoky Garner replaced him and the visitors were shut down.

Nelsonville Longstreth Peary Smoky Garner Ross Clary Ed Locke Longstreth Boys

Kiwanis Official to Visit Glouster June 16

GLOUSTER June 3 A correction says M M Duncan Zanesville lieutenant governor will attend the Kiwanis luncheon at Hotel Gordon on June 16 the regular luncheon date. C B Non awarded attendance prize to L E Richardson last night.

Glouster M. M. Duncan Zanesville Kiwanis Hotel Gordon Lieutenantrnor Ar Oranceane C. B. Non L. E. Richardson

Funeral for Everett Graham at Nelsonville Home

Funeral services for Everett Waiter Graham 23 fatally injured in a Graham Mine fall near Nelsonville will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at his father's Nelsonville Myer's Crossing Road home conducted by Rev. Charlies K. Grammar. Burial at Greenlawn. He leaves widow Louise, daughter Mary Lou, parents, two sisters Neva Griffin and Katherine Graham, and brothers Roy and James Graham.

Nelsonville Everett Waiter Graham Graham Mine J. Waiter Graham Nelsonville- Myer's Crossing Road Charlies K. Grammar The Christian Church Greenlawn Louise Graham Mary Lou Neva Griffin Katherine Graham Columbus Roy Graham James Graham

Old Timers Edge Carbon Hill 2 1 On Buchtel Grounds

The Old Timers defeated Carbon Hill 2 to 1 on Buchtel grounds in a game famed for strong pitching. Garner and Rutherford pitched for Carbon Hill while Taylor and Christian starred for the Veterans. No scoring until the fifth when the visiting pitcher scored, and the Old Timers added two more in the seventh before the final out. The Vets drop to 2 losses in eight games. next they travel to New Straitsville then Longstretch.

Buchtel Carbon Hill Buchtel Grounds Garner Rutherford Battery Taylor Christian Vets Dr. Walker New Straitsville Longstretch

N. N. Club Hosts Lawn Party For Member Leaving

The N. N. Club held a Monday evening lawn party at Miss Marjorie Mathewson’s 424 Chestnut Street home to honor Miss Jeanette Bartels, who leaves soon for Parkersburg West Virginia. Contests and games provided entertainment. Refreshments served to members and guests including Alice Devol Jo Riley Mary Frances Groves Betty Howe Jean Freer Mercedes Keeton Marjorie Mathewson Gerald Thomas Paul Courtney Ralph Parks Jr Calvin Lancaster Rex Dilcher Joe Galvin Elwood McCreary John Huddy.

N. N. Club Marjorie Mathewson Chestnut Street Jeanette Bartels Parkersburg W. Va Alice Devol Jo Riley Mary Frances Groves Betty Howe Jean Freer Mercedes Keeton Gerald Thomas Paul Courtney Ralph Parks, Jr Calvin Lancaster Rex Dilcher Joe Galvin Elwood McCreary John Huddy

Cosmopolitan Club Picnic Set for Thursday at Smith's Camp

The Cosmopolitan Club will hold its annual picnic Thursday afternoon at Smith's Tourist Camp on the Nelsonville Logan Road.

Cosmopolitan Club Smith's Nelsonville-Logan Road

Willing Workers Class to Meet at M E Church

The Willing Workers Class of the M E Church meets at the church at 6 30 PM. All members are urged to attend as important business will be discussed and a prayer meeting will follow the session.

Glouster M. E. Church

Railroad men from Columbus inspect Nelsonville yard

C and O Railroad officials from Columbus spent a day in Nelsonville on an inspection tour. The party included W. W. Houston superintendent BE L. Bock general superintendent of Western Division DD Beale assistant general concept W. L. Roller engineer maintenance of ways William Deeds trainmaster Gus Zeibold general car foreman Larry Quinn supervisor.

Nelsonville C. & O. Reilroad Columbus W. W. Houston BE. L. Bock Western Division Dd. Beale Conent W. L. Roller William Deeds Gus Zeibold Larry Quinn

Funeral services for Press Siddle in Nelsonville

Funeral services for Press Siddle of Poplar Street Nelsonville will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Christian Church conducted by Reverend C. K. Grammar. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Siddle Nelsonville Press Siddle Poplar Street The Christian Church C. K. Grammar. Buris Greenlawn Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Ollie Carpenter Wilson

Nelsonville resident Mrs Ollie Carpenter Wilson died at her daughter Mrs J N Lawson in Athens Sunday. Services were at Walburn Funeral Home Athens Tuesday. Burial at Greenlawn. Son James Wilson of East Rainell West Virginia attended, along with Nelsonville neighbors Mr and Mrs George France Mrs John Patton Mr and Mrs Dennis Pack and daughter Molly Mr and Mrs Jesse Groves and Mrs Norah McManaway.

George France John Patton Dennis Pack Molly Jesse Groves Norah McManaway

Missionary Society to Meet at Clinton Street

The Missionary Society of the Christian Church will meet Thursday evening at Clinton Street home of Mrs. Leland Defore with Mrs. Will Parry and Mrs. Carnes Hickman assisting. Miss Sigrid Love will lead the devotional, Mrs. Rose Weigand will conduct the program, and offering boxes will be opened.

Missionary Society of the Christian Church Leland Devore Clinton Street Will Parry Carnes Hickman Sigrid Love Rose Weigand

Woman's Home Missionary Society Hostess Friday Evening

Mrs Charles Monks and Mrs Thomas Spencer will host the Methodist Church Women’s Home Missionary Society Friday at 7 30 p m The bank offering will be taken Mrs Bertha Barker to lead the program and Mrs Murphy to oversee devotions

Charles Monks Chestnut Street Thomas Spencer Woman's Home Missionary Society The Methodist Church Bertha Barker Murphy

Tools Are Lost Nelsonville Oil Well Depth 2900 Feet

The Chartiers Oil Company reports tools missing after several days of searching at its Mason City Hill East End site. The well remains around 2900 feet deep.

Nelsonville Chartiers Oil Company Mason City Hill East End

You Guessed It Another Flight Across the Atlantic

Arctic explorer Commander Donald B. MacMillan outlines a round trip from Boston to London along a Great Circle route. He speaks with Lloyd B. Hayes civic secretary of the City Club of Boston and Henry R. Dutton the club’s general manager about the voyage.

Boston London Donald B. MacMillan Atlantic Lloyd B. Hayes City Club of Tao Henry R. Dutton

Miss Willie Neil Harold Marries Rev Hayden Laster

Miss Willie Neil Harold and the Rev Hayden Laster were married at Oakland Presbyterian Church with Harold's father as pastor. Irene McDowell of Middletown was a bridesmaid. A reception at the manse followed. The couple will reside in Joyland Pennsylvania where the groom serves as pastor.

Nelsonville Irene McDowell Middletown Willie Neil Harold Hayden Laster Oakland Presbyterian Church Manuse Harold Ohio Joyland Presbyterian Church

Class Meeting Led by Miss Beth Verity at Walnut Street Home

Miss Beth Verity presided over the Rather Class of the Christian Church in a Monday evening business meeting at Mrs. George Beagle residence on Walnut Street. Eighteen members attended and a social hour with refreshments followed.

Beth Verity Rather The Christian Church George Beagle Walnut Street

Golden Rule Class to Meet at Mrs Ray Ashby Jr Home

The Golden Rule Class of the Methodist Sunday School will meet with Mrs Ray Ashby Jr Thursday evening at her home 2.4% Fort Street.

Methodist Sunday School Ray Ashby, Jr Fort Street

Willing Workers Plan Ride to Charlies Knight Funeral

Members of the Willing Workers Class of the Christian Church will meet at the YMCA Thursday at 2 p m to attend Charlies Knight funeral.

The Christian Church Charlies Knight

Loyal Women Meet at Mrs McManaway Home

Loyal Women's Class of the Christian Sunday School met at Mrs Charles McManaway's Poplar Street home Tuesday evening. With the president absent Mrs Aliie Dilcher led the business meeting and Miss Hyla Heroic had the devotional. Twenty six members and guests attended with refreshments served. A silver offering was taken and the group set future meetings for the second Thursday each month. Members will decorate the church for Children's Day and request flower contributions this Sunday.

Loyal Woman's Class The Christian Sunday School Charles McManaway Poplar Street Aliie Dilcher Misa Hyla Herroi Haves

W. B. A. Plans Evening Practice Meeting

Members of the W. B. A. will meet this evening at 7 30 at the Junior Order Hall. All officers and guards are expected to attend for practice.

Mulligan Siblings Host Visit in Middletown

Fanny Mulligan visited Middletown as the guest of her brother Glen Mulligan yesterday and today, enjoying family time in the town.

Mises Fanny Mulligan Glen Mulligan Middletown

Personal notices of local residents and travelers

Mrs. C J Bartels and daughter Jeanette leave to join Mr Bartels in Parkersburg to make their home. Mr and Mrs John North visit Columbus. Mrs C A Stover visits Delaware with daughter Lillian Stover a student at Ohio Wesleyan. Ned Stanley family return to Steubenville after a week with W J McConaha in Poplar Street. Mrs Clara Lowe visits then returns to Cincinnati. Bertha Howard and Louise Pearce visit Columbus. Harry Hickman and family head to Danville Indiana for summer. Hattie Stephenson returns home in Middleport ending visit with G W and Louise Pearce.

C. J. Bartels Jeanette W. J. McConaha Poplar Street Clara Lowe Cincinnati Bertha Howard Louise Pearce Columbus Harry Hickman Marjorie Lowell Mr. Hickman Danville Ind Hattie Stephenson Middleport G. W. and Misa Louise Pearce

Mussolini Strain With Vatican Sparks Predicted Rift

In Cleveland Bishop Joseph Schrembe warned the Mussolini Vatican rift could bring serious consequences. He urged peace and said the Italian premier’s view that the state is supreme places citizen conscience at risk and would fail if used to coercively control beliefs.

Cleveland Mussolini Vatican Joseph Schrembe Cleveland Catholic Iuccess

Rail executives discuss 10 percent freight rate rise

Executives of U.S. railroads may meet within weeks to consider restoring revenue by boosting freight rates by about ten percent. Western Association of Railway Executives members were said to be examining the proposal amid reported talks and inquiries.

Chicago United States Western Association of Railway Executives

Rate Increase Debate Quietly Forges Ahead

Executives favor an increase and discuss rate advances with Eastern roads after a meeting held yesterday. The Western executive said the final decision rests with the Eastern round.

Eee

DMV seeks 200000 for Title Law amid probe in other states

Columbus June 5 The Senate Finance Committee delayed approval of a 200000 appropriation requested by the Department of Motor Vehicles to administer the Certificate of Title Law. The pause follows an investigation into consent practices in other states with similar laws.

Columbus Department of Motor Vehicles Senate Finance

Agriculture Department reports savings in Hoover program

Washington June 3 The Agriculture Department announced at the White House that the Hoover economy program has saved 11 million dollars this year and is expected to save 20 million dollars next year.

Washington Agrculture Hoover

Funeral Attendees for Mrs. John Clark in Glouster

Funeral services for Mrs. John Clark who died at 92 were held in Glouster with local attendees including Catharine Daugherty Oakley Daugherty Lana Posey W W Leadbetter Carlos Clark J A LeFever Clark LeFever Mabel LeFever W D Christman and families from Athens Bishopville and Glouster. She passed away Sunday at an advanced age and had left the city more than 25 years ago.

Celia Len Davis Tad’ Canale Smiley Mount C. A. Daugherty Mide Daugherty Athens W. H. Hoon Bishopville Clark

Slick's Band to Play at Murray City Eagles Home Dedication

Slick's Band, Sunday Creek Valley’s newest group, will perform at the dedication of the new Eagles Home in Murray City. The event starts with a 12:30 parade in the afternoon.

Glouster Slick Sunday Creek Valley Eagles Murray City

Pythian Sisters Attend Inspection From Glouster Temple

Glouster June 3 inspection in New Lexington drew Pythian Sisters Grace Zimmer May McLain Edna Hmbrey Irene Shariike Mildred Nida Etta Seiler Weltha Williams Esther Lamborn Grace Love and Elsie Underwood to join the event providing names of attendees from the local temple.

Glouster Glouster Temple New Lexington Grace Zimmer May McLain Edna Hmbrey Irene Shariike Mildred Nida Etta Seiler Weltha Williams Esther Lamborn Grace Love Elsie Underwood

Third Trick Operators Dropped at Three Depots

In Glouster on June 3 the third shift telegraph operator at Chauncey Carpenter and Arbuckle Depots on the New York Central was discontinued. Mayor W D Hines of Chauncey moved to the third shift at the Glouster Depot, taking over from Floyd Koehler who moved to the second trick at BK in the Corning Yards south end. The change was made Tuesday night.

Glouster Chauncey, Carpenter and Arbuckle New York Central W. D. Hines Chauncey CM Plauncey Floyd Koehler Corning Yards

Homer Schools in Graduation Night at Mountville

Homer Township elementary graduates hold eighth grade commencement at Mountville High School. Seventeen graduates receive certificates from Assistant County Superintendent Everett Davis. Special awards go to Ruth Triplett and Maxine Wade for state scholarship honors. Basil Roberts and Glouster quartet provide musical program.

Ward Zola Gardner Eileen Dolan Ruth Triplett Claire Potts Raymond Kincaid Wise Laura Smith Smithtown Virginia Gardner Maxine Wade Violet Smith Mountville Deane VanHornnd Coral Hambel Armstrong Glenn Ball Deane Hambel Wrightstown Zelpha Triplett Shannon Roberts

Glouster Lodge Plans Entered Apprentice Degree Tonight

Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M invites visiting Masons to a stated communication this evening to begin work in the Entered Apprentice degree.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

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H. Bartlett Pelephone 412-W Ee W. Va W. A. Craft Everett Graham Old Timers Theatre WED THURS Miss Harold Esther Luckoff’s Chauncey Glouster McLaughlin Bros Bishop Schrembe Cleveland Catholic Dierose Majesticc Loretta Young John Wayne John Clark Elliott Murray Homer Schools Morgan County Masons Cor Chestnut and Harper Streets Fru Agis Cations
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