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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1930

Page

3

The Plains Seniors To Have Class Night

The Plains High School senior class will hold class night exercises at 8 oclock. The program features quartets, a salutatory, president's address, class history and prophec y, a class poem, valedictory and class song with students named for each item. Local residents are listed as attending and hosting visitors during Memorial Day weekend.

Chauncey the Plains High School Mary Manda Vera Kiiham Wendell Nagle George Lawrence Bowe Florence Tate Vera Kri Dorothy Bricker Thos Fitezz Vesti Andrew Hartley Joe Tink- Sherwood

The Plains Personal Notes From Weekend Visitors

Mrs Effie St John and Mrs Nola n Douglas of Kirtland were weekend guests of Mrs Batchelder and daughters Miss Sarah and Ethel Batchelder in The Plains. Jennie Finney of Columbus visited family in The Plains. W A Finney and Mrs Harrison Davies hosted portsmouth Ohio visitors Wilma Elaine with Vera Whitlatch. The Plains. Lucy Surgeon Vivian Moore and Floyd Linscott with sons Charles and Jack visited New Haven W Va.

Plains Effie St. John Nolan Douglas Kirtland Batchelder Sarah Ethel Batchelder The Jennie Finney Columbus W. A. Finney Harrison Davies Vera Whitlatch Wilma Elaine Portsmouth Ohio George Boscoe Grace Leonard the Plains Lucy Surgeon Vivian Moore Floyd Linscott Charles Jack William Edwards New Haven W. Va

Burchfields Host Dinner for Wendell Moore Birthday

Mr and Mrs Arthur Burchfield celebrated Wendell Moore eighteenth birthday with a dinner at their Lower Plains home. Miss Ada Dicken attended the event.

Chauncey Arthur Burchfield Lower Plains Wendell Moore Ada Dicken

Army of 437000 to seek jobs this month

The Association of American Colleges estimates about 437000 graduates from colleges graduate and professional schools will enter the job market this month. The intake includes graduates from New York area institutions and other colleges aiming to fill openings across industries.

New York U.P Army of Association of American Colleges

Social notes from The Plains area include many visits

The Plains residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Athens Logan Willoughby Columbus and surrounding areas. Highlights include a large alumni banquet and a The Plains homecoming noted as a notable affair with numerous local and distant attendees.

Dover Township Board Hires Teachers At Chauncey High

Dover Township School Board met at Chauncey-Dover High School with Mayor Hines present to seek permission to paint the town name on the roof for aeronautical guidance. The board employed teachers and officials for several schools including Wesley Walburn as high school superintendent and township supervisor, listing staff for Chauncey Grade Schools Sugar Creek Millfield Morristown Circlehill Little Sandy Beaumont and more. The Oregon Ridge district faced non employment and pupil transfers may occur. a birthday cake with 44 pink candles marked a dinner gathering attended by local families.

F. E. Boudinot Dover Township Chauncey-Dover High School Chauncey Karl Gardner Hines Aeriaans Wesley Walburn Edith Wilson Ruth Fisk Mary M. Morris Christene Brown Fanny King Gladys Pickering Isabell Smart Frances Howard Emma Teckley Ruth Bridgewater Evelyn Simms Roma Close Sugar Creek Dora Kennedy Linnie Hall Christene Porter Millfield Winifred Cromley Maude Stauffer Myrtle Ashworthy Mae Howard Evelyn Deal Florence Howard Mildred Weiss Morristown Ida B. Davis Fannie Mattisson Big Bailey Genneth Gillilan Circlehill Annelee Thomas Shirley Thomas Little Sandy Rhoda Cowan Beaumont Donna Sanders Big Sandy Imelda Smith

Miss May Howard Hosts Taffy Party At Home

Miss May Howard entertained friends with a taffy party at her home last Friday evening. Games and music were enjoyed by Kathryn Gillispie Dorothy Gillispie Hazel Willis Pauline Tracy Ernest Howard Richard Howard Lewis Tracy and Richard Howard.

Miss May Howard Kathryn Dorothy Gillispie Hazel Willis Pauline Tracy Ernest Richard Howard Lewis Tracy

Sunday School Picnic for M. E. Church Classes

The Seekers of the Noblest Sunday School Class hosted the Willing Workers Class for an all day outdoor picnic on Sanders Hill west of town. A noon dinner was served under shade trees with attendees May Howard Kathyrine Gillis Pie Marietta Chadwell Clara Misner Pauline Tracy Ernest Howard Orris Chadwell Clarence Tracy Woodrow Simpson Pearl Misner Ray Chadwell and John Rankin.

M. E. Church Sanders Hill May Howard Kathyrine Dorothy Gillispie Marietta Chadwell Clara Misner Pauline Tracy Ernest Howard Orris Chadwell Clarence Tracy Woodrow Simpson Pearl Misner Ray Chadwell John Rankin

Officers elected at Epworth League meeting

The Epworth League of the M. E. Church elected officers at the regular Sunday evening meeting. May Howard was chosen president, Kathyrine Gillispie vice-president, Dorothy Gillispie secretary, and Pauline Tracy treasurer.

Epworth League of the M. E. Church May Howard Kathyrine Gillispie Dorothy Gillispie Pauline Tracy

Mrs Oscar Simpson Hosts Two Course Chicken Dinner

Mrs Oscar Simpson entertained with a two course chicken dinner at her home Sunday honoring her husband's birthday anniversary. The table decorations reflected the season. A large gathering attended the event and shared in the celebration.

Oscar Simpson

Local residents host and visit in this week’s social notes

Sunday guests include Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson of Glouster and Norval James of Sand Ridge. Zanesville visitors return home after week with relatives. Local business changes note William Sisson buying Wade Inn fixtures from Fred Shaffer. Multiple funeral, church, and visiting events enrich a busy week in the area.

Ruth James George Johnson Glouster Norval James Sand Ridge Linsey Morrison Zanesville William Sisson Howard Building Fred Shaffer Athens Wade Inn R. H. Wade Wade Wade Carnival Homar Vian Church of Christ Jane Tryon J. Stiers Morristown Alonzo Woolley McDougal Church William Forbes Dayton Homer Tracy Thomas Tracy Milton Tracy Columbus William Cole Alice White P. D. Hill Eleanor Hill John Sherrick Ashland J. D. Hill Detroit George Russell Newark Lillie Russell Paul Richard Daugherty Oscar Willis Charles Pauline Tracy Nelsonville Co. E. Stack and Son H. O. McDaniel Lewis McGirr Bartlett Earl Downey Roseville James Bullock Sidney Simpson Abe Rankin Roy Russell Hocking County Old Man’s Cave Rock House Clarence Misner Chauncey Bert Knight the Plains E. A. Sayers Lurene Dean Folden W. Va

Champion Mover Defendant in Custody Divorce Suit

Julia Ward filed for divorce alleging extreme cruelty by her husband. She said he moved from one place to another 25 times during their 18 month marriage, creating constant disruption and instability.

Cleveland U.P Julia Ward

Leaders Elected by Glouster Knights of Pythias

Glouster Lodge No. 336 Knights of Pythias elected officers for six months at a regular meeting. Installed July 7. Officers chosen include Ellis Moore as chancellor commander Earl Oliver as vice-chancellor Ben Goldberg as prelate Richard Jones as master at arms William Lunsford as inner guard Edward Bell as outer guard Ralph Carpenter as lodge deputy.

Glouster Glouster Lodge Knights of Pythias Ellis Moore Earl Oliver Ben Goldberg Richard Jones William Lunsford Edward Bell Ralph Carpenter

Memorial Services for Charles Lodge Jacksonville

Memorial services for Charles Thomas Lodge of the I O O F will be held at the United Brethren Church Sunday at 10 o clock. The Rev J W Plummer will preach. Lodge members meet at 9 30 at Odd Fellow hall and march to the church. Magic City Lodge and Marcellite Rebekah lodge from Gloucester invited.

Jacksonville Charles Thomas Lodge United Brethren Church J. W. Plummer Lodge Odd Fellow Hall Magic City Lodge Marcellite Rebekah W Glouster

Ethyl Mary Mesaros Weds Charles Kohler in Glouster Holy Cross Rite

Mr and Mrs Lewla Mesaros announce the marriage of their daughter Ethyl Mary to Mr Charles Kohler of Millfield. The ceremony took place at 2 pm Thursday. Rev Fr FP Clarke officiated at Holy Cross Church. Guests included Sabo Koesis and families from Melvindale Columbus and nearby.

Herman Humphrey Buckeye Lake Columbus Ed Betts Charles Idgell Nelsonville Cash Wood Wood Millard Guess Greendale Ralph Hartman Marietta Gil Hartman Mary Snider Blanch Thompson Carl Hanning and George Besco Ray Featherlin Washington Charles Wallen Mac Boyles John Gabriel Lewla Mesaros Glouster DPD Ethyl Mary Charles i Nohler Millfield FP. xX. Clarke Holy Cross Church Joe Sabo George Koesis Melvindale Mich John Sabo Koesis Lewis Mesaros Charles Kohler, Jr Othel Mary Mesaros Pauline Vince Betty Jane

Miss Kathryn McMenamy Weds Joseph Leonard at Holy Cross

Miss Kathryn McMenamy daughter of Thomas McMenamy married Joseph Leonard of Youngstown on June 2 at Holy Cross Church. Rev Father Clark officiated with sister Marguerite McMenamy as bridesmaid and John R Leonard as best man.

Jacksonville Kathryn McMenamy Thomas MecMenamy Joseph Leonard Youngstown Holy Cross Church Father Clark Marguerite McMenamy John R. Leonard Leo Harbaugh Mar- Jean Harbaugh

Youngstown Couple Wed in Jacksonville High School Ties

Miss Margaret Cronin sang Ave Maria and Mr Thomas Cronan performed On This Day Oh Beautiful Mother and Sweet Mystery of Life with Miss Jeannette Brown as accompanist. After a wedding breakfast at the bride’s home, the couple headed to Washington DC for a brief trip and will reside at 44 West Glen Avenue Youngstown.

Margaret Cronin Ave Maria Thomas Cronan Jeannette Brown Jacksonville High School Ohio University Sroom Bearcon Furniture Company Youngs- Lowth Washington, PD. C Leonard West Glen Aven Youngstown

Initiation at Glouster Temple Pythian meeting

Glouster Temple No 560 Pythian Staters will hold a regular meeting Thursday night with the degree staff and all members urged to attend. After the lodge work refreshments will be served and a social hour held.

Glouster Glouster Temple

Birthday dinner honors 90th birthday in Nelsonville

Dr. and Mrs. W. A. Pride attended a birthday dinner in Nelsonville on Sunday honoring Mrs. Pride’s father L. G. Matheny who turned 90. Children of Mr. Matheny living in Cleveland and Detroit were present.

Glouster W. A. Pride Nelsonville

Meeting Postponed for Past Noble Grands Club

Glouster residents learn the Past Noble Grands Club meeting set for Thursday afternoon has been postponed to a later date. Notice will be given later of the new time.

Glouster Noble Grands’ Club

Funeral for Frank Kempton Thursday in Trimble

Funeral services for Frank Kempton will be held at the late home in Trimble Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in Maplewood cemetery.

Glouster Frank Kempton Trimble Maplewood

Funeral Held for Mrs Li Hipple in Warren

Mrs. Mary Hill Hipple aged 36 formerly of Warren died after a long illness. She was the wife of Donald C. Hipple and survived by her mother Mrs Bertha Hut Alberta sisters Ray and Edwin brothers. Funeral services were at the White Funeral Home Warren conducted by Rev Mills. Burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. Attendees from local families included the Hilt and Householder households and others.

Glouster Mary Hill Hipple Warren Alberta Bylvia Crabbe Niles Ray Edwin D. &. Mills Columbus Fred Householder Stephenson Frank Davis Misa

Springfield firm hires Gayeeee as purchasing agent

Gayeeee returns to hos tion as purchasing agent for Springfield firm F Iron Works Company after two months away. Mim Ui ner underwent goiter surgery in Columbus state in April and has since stayed at her parents’ home in this city.

Gayeeee Hos Tion Agen Springfield F* Iron Works Whive Mim Uiner Columbus Mr. H. & Gardner

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W. E. Dicken Harry Moore Logan Hal Sanders Gilbert Moler George Gabriel, Jr Leslie Barber Ruth Montgomery Betty Jean S. S. Shaw Union Porter Dicken Bessie Dailey Malta James Dailey Russell McHarg W. E. Helrich Parnie Helrich Frank Cook F. E. Cook Orla Shreves Upper Plains Fin Cook Pearl Guy McMillan Mollie Wallace Barberton Wilbur Joe Harry Wallace E. Nelson Robert Graves Sam Gabriel Alfred Hawk Willoughby Slem Weaver Clarence Cooper James Elsie Weate William Lewis A. E. Anderton North Fourth Street Coolville Johnson Charles McMillan Raymond Wellston McMillan Will Martin Owen Martin Pat Quinn David Tate Hocking Emaline Matheney Margaret Charney Joe Charney Willard Homer D. Keaton Calusshus Beulah Mawk Galline Sis Dale Channel Mansfield Eugene Jacoby Miles Jacoby Near Union Zell Buffington George Bean George Gabriel Marty Lewis Jones Lewis Orbiston Ben Harrison Ladies’ Aid Society Grace Nagle Robert McAllister Tom Cade George Smith John Martin Joe Hutchins M. E New Straitsville Governor Cooper Charles Mills Alice Francis Harry Webb Seth Robinson Tom Edwin Nelson Neil Harry, Frazee and Son James Smart Matt Thomas Murray City Pune Premier Malt Sales Co Michigan Ave Chicago Ill Itt Ena Este Blue Ribbon America Millfield News William Theisen June Virginia Frederica Glouster Lodge No. 336 Odd Fellows U. B Mrs. Li Tai Chesterfield Cesterfi Iccert & Myzas Tobacco Co
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