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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1935

Page

5

Leaders from 12 counties attend Athens institute on playgrounds

Recreation leaders and supervisors from 12 Southeastern Ohio counties attend an Ohio University hosted institute directed by B E Hughes to study how centers operate. The program runs Tuesday through Friday and includes talks on playground organization and county plans for funding through government programs.

Ohio Ohio University Sum B. E. Hughes Athens County Ohio University

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Specialists in 4-H clubs to meet leaders in Athens

Miss Eunice Teal of Ohio State University Extension will visit Athens to meet 4-H Club advisors and leaders at the Post Office Building. She will lead two sessions at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. covering fabrics selection, color guidance, finishes for girls clothing, and methods for advising leaders to assess abilities and plan work. Meetings open to all club leaders interested in clothing projects. The Broadwell club forms with officers Harkins and White among others. New clubs include Hocking Hawkeyes at Stewart and the New Marshfield club led by Herron. The Neat Stitchers form at Trimble and the Village Cooks meet at a member’s home with activities and refreshments scheduled.

Broadwell Club John Herron New Marshfield Gene Rhorick Albert Wagner Pony Hulbert Dan Stright Herman Stewart Neat Trimble Velma Barstow Ulla Tipple Helen Marie Smith Louise Cash

Jury Grants Man Right To State Compensation

Athens County jury rules Lewis McCray entitled to participate in the state insurance fund for injuries alleged February 17 1932 while working at the Jack Sharp and Guy Millholland mine. The petition was filed August 19 1933. jurors named include Ellen Harrison and others. The article notes the Wedding Cake House in Kennebunk Maine as a distinct feature.

Lewis McCray State Insurance Fund Athens County Common Pleas Court McCray Jack Sharp Guy Millholland Ellen Harrison Carpenter Elmer E. Bobo Clarence C. Petty Mary Shafer Stella Jandes Clyde Smith

Beauty and Brains Win Top Honors at Rollins College

Blanche G. Fishback of Orlando Florida was awarded the New York Southern Society medallion for interest in mankind and the Tiedtke Prize for progress in the fine arts at Rollins College graduation.

Blanche G. Fishback Orlando Fla Rollins College New York Southern Society Tiedtke

Williams Boy to Represent Scout Troop 1

James Robert Williams son of Mr and Mrs T Williams has been chosen to represent Troop 3 of Athens Boy Scouts at the World Jamboree in Washington DC next August. Scoutmaster Roy L Dupler and others from Troop 5 acted as judges. All Scout meetings this week postponed for Athens Scouts club room meeting Friday night.

James Robert Williams T. Williams Athens Washington, D. C Lewis Maynard L. G. Maynard Roy L. Dupler Walton Davies Ralph L. Dalton J. W. Long Williams Maynard Arch Knowlton Central School Washington Knights of Pythias Clifford Cornell Boy Scouta

Rev Fowler Opens New Midweek Study Series

The Rev Dr Wilbur H Fowler will start a six week study series at First Methodist Episcopal Church with a discussion of the first chapter of Christ and Human Suffering by E Stanley Jones. The five remaining chapters are planned for subsequent Wednesdays. The church cabinet meets at 8 30 Wednesday night to hear yearly reports and elect officers.

Wilbur H. Fowler First Methodist Episcopal Church E. Stanley Jones Christ

Busy Bee 4-H Club Elects New Officers

Busy Bee Sewing Club meets at Mrs. Edith Channel home. Officers elected include President Marle Norris Vice-president Jean Crawford Secretary Martin Darnell Treasurer Erma Channel Recreation leaders Eva Weatherby Lenora Lonas Mary Jackson News reporter Gladys Williams. Next meeting set for Wednesday June 12 at Mrs Channel's home.

Busy Bee Sewing Club Mra Edith Channel Marle Norris Jean Crawford Martin Darnell Erma Channell Eva Weatherby Lenora Lonas Mary Jackson Gladys Williams Mrs. Channel

Calvin Hanes Resigns as Athens Church Pastor for Bucyrus

The Rev. Calvin B. Hanes resigns after four and a half years as pastor of the Hocking Street Church of God in Athens. He plans to move to Bucyrus to continue church work and will give a farewell sermon. Under his leadership membership and attendance rose, an additional Sunday School building was erected, and unity services in the Hocking Valley began.

Calvin Hanes Church of God Bucyrus Calvin B. Hanes Hocking Street Athens Hanes Churches of God Hocking Valley R. B. Roan Parkersburg Irma Chesser Nelsonville Ohio Washington Ravenna First Church of God Akron

Athens High School Class Day 1935 Held in Auditorium

The Athens High School Senior Class Day for the class of 1935 took place in the school auditorium with Paul Jones presiding. Pauline Masterton welcomed attendees while Ruth Phillips read the class poem and Russell Bolinger the class history. musical pieces included marimba solo by Paul Lewis with piano by Richard Imes and group songs led by Nelson Hamilton Betty Hoyt McCoy Normandy Burgett and Florence Harvey.

Athens High School Paul Jones Pauline Masterton Ruth Phillips Russell Bolinger Parker Walker June Fultz Paul Lewis Richard Imes Nelson Hamilton Betty Hoyt McCoy Normandy Burgett Florence Harvey Normandy Burtt Harry Entwistier Margaret Alice Guthrie Sons of the Black and Red

Elks Install New Officers for Thirtieth Anniversary

Athens Elks Lodge installs officers for the coming year as plans unfold for the lodge's thirtieth anniversary celebration. Officers include Wayne Wingett as exalted ruler John Kircher leading knight Harold Rowse loyal knight Richard Wilson lecturing knight F A Lavelle secretary David Johnson treasurer Charles P Kircher trustee William Watkins tyler with Lawrence Herron esquire John B Cross chaplain and Charles Jordan inner guard. Applications for anniversary class due next Tuesday for initiation June 22.

Athens Elks Lodge Wayne Wingett John Kircher Harold Rowse Richard Wilson F. A. Lavelle David Johnson Charles P. Kircher William Watkins Tyler Lawrence Herron John B. Cross Charles Jordan Hugh Jefferson

Beulah Park Meeting Shows No Positive Dope Reactions

At the 19 day Beulah Park meeting in Grove City the Ohio Racing Commission reported a cooperative effort among horsemen to discourage doping. No positives for narcotics or artificial stimulation were recorded during the event.

Columbus Beulah Park Grove City Ohio Racing Commission

Mid-Week Services Planned at Athens Presbyterian Church

Regular mid-week services will be held at the Athens Presbyterian Church on Wednesday night. The Rev. A. Wilcox, pastor, will lead the 7 o'clock worship with a sermon titled How Account for Our Attitudes Toward Religious and Racial Groups.

Athens Presbyterian Church A. ¥. Wilcox

Men to Form a Albany Area Male Chorus in Sunday Meeting

Men from Albany and surrounding areas will gather at the Baptist Church Sunday at 2 PM to discuss starting a male chorus. Organizers aim for 50 members initially, potentially growing to 100, with monthly Sunday performances and plans for a strong community role in Athens County and nearby counties.

Albany Baptist Church Athens County

Junior High To Graduate 153 Tonight

One hundred fifty three will be promoted from Athena Junior High School into Athens Senior High School in exercises at Athens High School Auditorium. Students outline global themes for addresses with speakers on Alaska Far East Australia Russia Scandinavia Africa. Dixie Lou Williams to give introductory remarks. invocations and benediction by local pastors. Musical selections include works by Hahn Martine and Hammerbacher. Alma Mater to close. Frank B Gullum to present certificates.

Athena Athens Senior High Athens High School Jeane Houf Alaska Dean Gerwig Far East Jean Finsterwald Australia Vance Cross Russia June Baird Scandinavia Dwight Riley Africa Dixie Lou Williams Reed J. Downs Christian Church Ward Radford Central Avenue Methodist Church Green Cathedral Hahn Martine Marjorie Harvey Helen Downs Marjorie Malone Hammerbacher Frederick Kittle Board of Education Frank B. Gullum

Athens Man Placed Under Peace Bond

Jens Cons of Athens has been placed under a $200 peace bond by Magistrate T. R. Bennett after an affidavit by A. C. Smedley alleges fear Coss will shoot him or Dorothy Coss. Coss must behave or forfeit the bond. he was arrested last week following a disturbance on Franklin Avenue.

Jens Cons Athens T. R. Bennett A. C. Smedley Coss Dorothy Coss Bennett Cass Franklin Avenue

Summer Session Outlook at Ohio University

Dr. Frank B. Dilley, registrar, predicts a very good outlook for the Ohio University summer session with a likely large enrollment. Registration is on Monday at the Men's Gymnasium, classes run Tuesday to August 2, at a total fee of 2250 dollars for eight weeks. last year enrolled 1134 students. A three-week post-summer session begins August 5.

Dilley Ohio University Frank B. Dilley

Fish Timed Marathon Record Set by Swartz

State Game Protector B F Swartz released a school of fish including No 3022 near the Phillips farm at Amesville marking 100 fish three weeks ago. A Racine Onto River angler reported catching No 3022. Carl Clifford Athens caught a fish this week at Coolville released three weeks ago at Logan.

B. F. Swartz Phillips Farm Amesville Racine Onto Carl Clifford Athens Coolville Logan Swartz

Athens Pair Named in Local Couples Listing

Samuel F. Van Nessa 23 of Athens son of Mr and Mrs William B Van Ness and Susan V Sprague 17 of Athens daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sprague listed in the town’s social notices.

Samuel F. van Nessa Athens William B. van Ness Susan V. Sprague John Sprague

Murray City Singers To Lead Revival Service

Members of a denomination’s church in Murray City travel to Athens to sing at a revival service at Pilgrim Holiness Church. The Rev. BR. J. Siders will preach. Services run nightly at 7 30 with attendees from nearby towns coming to listen.

Murray City Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church BR. J. Siders Tae

Stewart Lodge 753 to Hold Memorial Service

Stewart Lodge No. 753 1. C. O. F. will hold memorial services Sunday June 9 at 2 30 p m at the M E Church. The Rev D P Morris of Glouster will deliver the address. The public is invited.

Stewart Lodge D. P. Morris Glouster

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