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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1935

Page

2

Formula for Great Life Dr Overstreet outlines four essentials

Dr Harry Overstreet head of Philosophy and Psychology at the College of the City of New York spoke at Ohio University’s baccalaureate services. He described a four core necessities for triumphant living: work that creates self respect and happiness, meaningful companionship, continual expansion of consciousness, and a sense of obligation to the less fortunate, plus four almost as important factors such as good sportsmanship humor appreciation and contact with something greater.

Harry Allen Overstreet College of the City of New York Ohio University Memorial Auditorium Jane Addame Dr. Overstreet

Look Ahead to 50 Year Line at Athens High Baccalaureate

Rev. Reed J. Downs of the First Christian Church addressed the Athens High School class of 1935 in the school auditorium urging study approval and service. He compared life to a race urging selflessness and faith while stressing God’s approval as supreme and listing three keys: study approval and service. The service conductor Rev. Wilbur H. Fowler read scripture, with prayers by several clergy and music by Edward Newcome and the Girls Glee Club.

Rev. Downs Athens High Reed J. Downs First Christian Church Athens High School Downe Apostle Paul Timothy Downs Wilbur H. Fowler First Methodist Episcopal Church Ward Radford Central Avenue Methodist Church L. W. Clarke Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd A. Y Wilcox Presbyterian Church Edward Newcome Cesar Franck Lord Robert Bingman Girla Glee Club Fearia Mendelssohn Kenneth Kay

Broadwell Man Held On Assault Charge

Amos Priest of Broadwell charged with assault and battery against 15 year old Leslie Nice. He pled not guilty at arraignment before Magistrate Pearl Miller and was held to the grand jury under a 200 dollar bond, which he did not furnish, and is jailed in Athens County. Deputy Sheriff Roy Goldaberry made the arrest.

Amos Priest Broadwell Leslie Nice Pearl Miller Athens County Roy Goldaberry

McCune Fines Pair on Intoxication Charges

Two men plead guilty to intoxication charges before Mayor Len B. McCune. Jack King of Athens was jailed for failure to pay a $25 fine plus costs, and John Thompson of the Athens CCC Camp was jailed for failure to pay a $10 fine plus costs.

Len B. McCune Jack King Athens John Thompson CCC

Hartman and Farmers To Attend Forage Crops Field Day

Athens County extension agent Hartman and several farmers will attend the Forage Crops Field Day at Ohio State University in Columbus Tuesday. Field demonstrations will show hay making methods and coating of other forage crops.

Hartman Athens County Oho State University Columbus

Marriage Public Announcement in Nelsonville Ohio

In Nelsonville Mr and Mrs Clifford Rue Fisher of Franklin Park South Columbus announced the marriage of their daughter Dorothy Anne to Edwin Stanton Martin son of Mr and Mrs John D Martin The ceremony occurred in Indianapolis Indiana and only Ralph Wilson of Worthington attended The bride a Columbus School for Girls graduate and former OSU attendee The groom a Columbus Academy graduate works at Ohio National Bank About twenty guests attended the announcement party in Nelsonville Also revival services will continue at the Independent Holiness Church with Rev Mingus O Bremen assisting

Nelsonville Clifford Rue Fisher Franklin Park Columbus Daugster Dorothy Anne Edwin Stanton Martin John D. Martin Richmond Avenue Indianapolis Ind Ralph Wilson Worthington Columbus School For Girls Ohio State University Martin Columbus Academy Ohio National Bank Unis City William Morgan

Ohio University to Honor Eleven Graduates Monday

Eleven students at Ohio University will graduate with high honors this Monday. Those named for highest honors include Robert Sprague Siig ley and Adrienne M. Wright of Athens and Margaret Louise Farmer of Dayton. High honors recipients include Charles H. Bing Cheshire Dorothy Kathryn Bradshaw Ralph William Arnold Arabelle Louise Chute Virgil Lee Cross Diora Elizabeth Hyre Celeste M. McCutchan Nellie Michael Margaret Townsend Porter Dorothy Louise Radford David W. Williams Margaret Catherine Conklin Henry Clarence Davis Pegay Hack.

Ohio University Robert Sprague Siigley Adrienne M. Wright Athens Margaret Louise Farmer Dayton Mre J. M. Higgins Charles H Bing Cheshire Dorothy Kathryn Bradshaw Ralph William Arnold Logan Arabelle Louise Chute Virgil Lee Cross Diora Elizabeth Hyre Celeste M. McCutchan Nellie Michael Minersville Margaret Townsend Porter Dorothy Louise Radford David W. Williams Albany Margaret Catherine Conklin Coolville Henry Clarence Davis Pegay Hack

Valley Road Resurfacing and Local Projects Planned

The Green Valley Road in Rome Township will be resurfaced for two miles with crushed limestone by the Athens County relief administration Works Division. A 400 foot sidewalk paving along Fayette and Hocking Streets in Nelsonville is approved. Relief workers support a garden project for Nelsonville Board of Education to provide tonnato juice for undernourished children. Two more projects involve painting school rooms at Coolville and Torch and painting an entire building at Luhrig. The Albany school painting was completed Saturday.

Green Valley Rome Township Works Division Athens County Relief Administraion Fayette and Hocking Streets Nelsonville Coolville Torch Luhrig Albany

Athens High Senior Day to Be Held Tuesday

The Athens High School Senior Class of 1935 will hold its Senior Day Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium with Paul Jones presiding. Readings include class history by Russell Bolinger and a class poem by Ruth Phillips, while Parker Walker introduces the class will. Music by Florence Harvey, Nelson Hamilton, a vocal trio, and Paul Lewis will accompany the program, ending with the school song Sons of the Black and Red.

Athens High School Paul Jones Pauline Masterton Russell Bolinger Ruth Phillips Parker Walker June Fultz Virginia McVay Harry Entwistle Paul Lewis

Mrs. Catherine Masten Dies at Baker Sunday

Mrs. Catherine Llewellyn Masten aged 88 died Sunday at her daughter’s home in Baker Brown Settlement. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at Town House Church at 2 PM with burial in Town House Cemetery. She was the widow of John Masten and mother of 13, eight predeceased her. Surviving children include Mrs. Glass and five others. Roll Masten of Columbus was buried on Memorial Day.

Catherine Llewellyn Masten John Glass Baker Brown Settlement Town House Church Town House Cemetery Masten John Masten Near Albany Roll Columbus Mrs Glass Lucy Tewksbury Albany Charlies Masten Ravenswood W. Va Pearl Masten William Masten

Charter Tells of O U in Past Days and a Long Life

Dr. Charter house physician at the New Colonial Hotel Indianapolis recalls early Ohio University days in a continuation of a past days column. He recounts teaching Jerseyville Academy, recruiting pupils, marrying Olive P. McVey, and a long medical career in Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. He cherishes Ohio University ties and recalls President Bryan inviting him to play together.

Howard New York City Parkersburg Indiana University Charter Fort Wayne Indianapolis Ohio University Butler University E. B. Bryan

Pension group to meet Nelsonville

The county executive committee of the Protection of the Aged Association will meet Saturday at 1 30 PM in the Buckeye Building rooms. County chairman H A Sines says important business will be discussed.

Nelsonville The Protection of the Aged Association Buckeye H. A. Sines

Three Injured in Auto Crash Near Nelsonville Route 31

A two car collision on Route 31 near the Dugout south of Nelsonville Sunday evening injured three women and damaged both cars. The injured were Mrs A G Cotton Nelsonville Ethel Martin Logan both bruised and cut and Mrs Morris Logan with severe scalp wounds. The Cotton car carried his wife and daughter Mrs W F Heaton and her daughter. The Moore car included Charles Moore Grant Patton John Bond Fred Patton Bob Harris Ethel Martin and Mrs Morris.

Nelsonville A. G. Cotton Ethel Martin Logan Morris Cherrington Hospital W. F. Heaton Albany Route 31 Charles Moore Haydenville Moore Grant Patton John Bond Fred Patton Bob Harris

Rally Planned for Aged Pensioners of County

Athens County Association of the Protection of the Aged held a well attended meeting at the Buckeye Building. H A Sines led the session as county chairman and discussed the Townsend Plan. Plans were made for a forthcoming demonstration in the city with a nationally known speaker. Membership eligibility was widened to voters in 1936, expanding the group to include more age 60 and over residents.

Nelsonville Athens County Association of the Protection of the Aged Buckeye H. A. Sines Townsend

Guaranteed home treatment for drunkenness offered nationwide

A doctor approved prescription to curb alcohol cravings can be secretly added to coffee, tea, or food and is promoted as a safe, drug free twenty year method. It promises to help loved ones become the person they want them to be and invites readers to request a free booklet from Health Remedy Products in Kansas City Missouri.

Manufacturera Exchange Bidg Kansas City

Young Wife Dies in Nelsonville at 19

Esther Lillian Sorrell aged 19 wife of Martin Sorrell died Friday May 31. Survived by husband infant daughter Magaline mother Minnie McKee and brothers Oscar Ancel and Hershel and sisters Frances Debney Arlene Egan Deloris Betty Jo. Father Clint McKee and sisters Anna Charlotte preceded in death. Funeral services were held Monday at 2 pm at the Orbiston Church conducted by Rev. John Kerns.

Nelsonville Esther Lillian Sorrell Martin Sorrell Magaline Minnie McKee Oscar Ancel Frances Debney Columbus Arlene Egan Chauncey Hershel Buchtel Deloris Betty Jo Clint McKee Anna Charlotte Orbiston T Church John Kerns

Collins Cox to Wed in June in Indiana and Olivet

Announcement of the approaching marriage of Joseph C. Collins of Buchtel Ohio to Opal C. Cox of Indianapolis Indiana. The couple will marry June 8 and live at 1715 Hoyt Avenue in Indianapolis until July 1 before moving to Olivet Illinois where Collins attends college.

Buchtel Joseph C. Collins Ohio Opal C. Cox Indianapolis Ind Hoyt Avenue Olivet Collins

Children Features Of Revue at Athens

Nelsonville residents young performers joined the Dorothy Kishler Dance Revue at Athens High School auditorium Friday night. A highlight was the Baby Parade led by five year old Tommy McMannis with Billie Foughty and Jerry Fin Cavanaugh also appearing. The youngsters sang and tapped to Rich Kids Poor Kids while Philly Rae Davis performed in several numbers. In a separate note, Rex and (Mrs) Huffman announce the birth of a daughter Judith June on May 2 with grandparents A DeVole and Guy Huffman listed.

Nelsonville Athens Dorothy Kishler Tommy McMannis Billie Foughty Jerry Fin Cavanaugh Philly Rae Davis

Kelly Petillo Sets 500 Mile Indy Record On Firestone Tires

May 30 at Indianapolis Petillo won the 500 mile race on Firestone tires breaking the track record and averaging 196.240 mph. The feat highlighted tire efficiency and blowout protection. AB Jenkins also showcased Gum Dipped Tire stamina on salt flats, Utah.

Kelly Petillo Indianapolis Firestone Bonneville Utah

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