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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1934

Page

3

Nelsonville Auditor Reports May Funds Balance and Diverted Relief

City Auditor Bu. F. reports May financials showing general fund receipts of $1,360.74 and expenditures of $1,960.65, leaving a June 1 balance zero after $1,296.22 was diverted from the gasoline fund for relief bills. Waterworks balance May 21 $801.03. electric light balance April 30 $4,455.71. auto registration May balance $1,472.79. RFC funds receipts $2,805.21, expenditures $2,769.54, May 31 balance $77.25. Gasoline diversion relief funds remain at $21.83 with no activity.

Bu. F Electric Light Department RFC

Nelsonville Man Pleads Not Guilty to Assault Charge

William O Nial of Happy Hollow pleaded not guilty to assault and battery at arraignment before Mayor Holland. The affidavit was filed by Emma Courtney. He posted bond for a preliminary hearing in Mayor's Court later.

Nelsonville William O'Nail Happy Hollow Holland Emma Courtney

Mrs Shamansky trip abroad with family

Mrs. M Shamansky with her daughter son-in-law and their young Marvin depart for three months travel abroad visiting London and Budapest.

Nelsonville

M. M. Class Meets At Miss Hall Home Nelsonville

The M. M. Class of the M. E. Church held its last meeting before vacation at Miss Anita Hall’s home 642 Poplar Street. Dorothy Howe presided, Mrs. Chester Hannahs taught the Bible lesson, and 17 members and guests enjoyed contests and refreshments hosted by Miss Hall and the month’s assistant.

Nelsonville M. M M. E. Church Anita Hall Poplar Street Dorothy Howe Chester Hannahs

Local social notes from Zanesville visitors and guests

Miss Nell Mathews and Mrs. E H Mathews of Zanesville are guests of their brother and son here. Joe Mechem returned to Columbus after a week with relatives. Sam Raden was summoned to New York City due to his brother Abraham’s illness. Miss Grace Poston returned to Columbus after visiting Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger. Mrs Earl Baker and Miss Bernadine Esselstein attended the St Bernard alumni banquet and dance in the city.

Nell Mathews E. H. Mathews Zanesville Joe Mechem Columbus Sam Raden New York City Abraham Grace Poston Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Earl Baker Bernardine Esselstein

Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Joins Tau Kappa Alpha

Miss Mary Elizabeth Kessinger a Nelsonville resident and Ohio University graduate has been admitted to membership in Tau Kappa Alpha honorary forensic fraternity at the university.

Ohio Nelsonville Mary Elizabeth Kessinger Ohio University Tau Kappa Alpha

Phi Club Triumphs in Nelsonville League Battle

Phi Club defeated John Owens 8 to 4 as Howell pitched for the champions. In other games Jewelers routed Brookers 14 to 1 and Shoe Factory beat Davis Square Dealers 14 to 9. Spray starred for the Shoemen with a homer and three doubles.

Nelsonville Phi John Owens Howell Champs Jewelers Brookers Shoe Davis Square Dealers Spray

Prelate to Speak at Local Knights of Pythias Meeting

Nelsonville Ohio, E L Jenkins grand prelate of the Ohio Knights of Pythias will be guest speaker at a special meeting for local members and friends tonight at Castile Hall at 7 30 o'clock. High school German band will provide music as part of the program for Pythian Sisters and friends.

Nelsonville E. L. Jenkins Ohio Knights of Pythias Castile Hall Order Pythian Sisters

Mrs H A Chute Hosts Pythian Sisters Past Chiefs

Mrs H A Chute hosted a Wednesday evening gathering of the Past Chiefs Association of the Pythian Sisters. Nine members attended the meeting after which refreshments were served during the social hour.

Nelsonville H. A. Chute Past Chiefs Association

Nelsonville Bridge Club Hosts Tuesday Night Games

Mrs. Miller Wilson entertained the Tuesday Night Bridge Club with two tables of players. After the game an ambient meal was served. Mrs. Harriett Burgess and Mrs. Dorothy Webb topped the scores.

Nelsonville Miller Wilson Harriett Burgess Dorothy Webb

Two Newly Wedded Couples Honored In Local Party

GLOUSTER Mr and Mrs Alfred Morris Jr Locust Street hosted an all day party Sunday in honor of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bill Colley and Mr and Mrs Denver White. A chicken dinner was served at noon to a group including George McGee Mary Ley Junior Balderson Frank Seiler Jr and others. Afternoon amusements followed with ice cream cake and lemonade served at six. The table displayed two cakes with miniature brides and grooms and a theater party was enjoyed later.

Homer Colley White Morris Bryan Ernest

Epworth League Ice Cream Cake Sale June Nine

The Epworth League sponsors an ice cream and cake sale on the church lawn this Saturday evening to defray expenses for the Lancaster Camp Institute attendance. A cabinet meeting will precede a wiener roast tonight and rehearsals continue for the Children's Day program set for June 17.

Epworth League Church Lawn Lancaster Camp Institute

Father attends daughter Chloe Yaw graduates in Michigan

V Yaw traveled to Adrian Michigan for Chloe Yaw s high school commencement Thursday night He plans to return home Sunday evening Chloe was in the graduating class of the school event occurred in Adrian and involved a local family member with ties to Glouster Ohio.

Glouster O. V. Yaw Adrian Mich Chloe

Annual Inspection Draws 300 Masons to Bishopville

About 300 Masons from many lodges in the district gathered in Bishopville for the Bishopville Lodge No. 470 F. and A. M. annual inspection. The hall overflowed and a packed lawn watched Fellowcraft Degree work exemplified by Charles E. Cameron of Athens, district lecturer. Strawberry shortcake capped the evening.

Bishopville Bishopville Lodge Charles E. Cameron Athens

Couple Is Married In Jacksonville Home Ceremony

Richard Giffin of Glouster and Miss Laverne Smith of Jacksonville were married Tuesday evening at 6 80 at the groom's parents' home. Rev. A J Craig of the Church of God officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Smith of Jacksonville.

Glouster Richard Giffin Laverne Smith Jacksonville Oscar Giffin A. J. Craig Church of God Fred Smith

Funeral services planned for H. F. Evans of Hollister

Hollister funeral notices say H. F. Evans will have a short service Saturday at 10 in the U B Church led by Rev F C Koster. The procession will move to Caldwell for a 3:30 service at the Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Olive Cemetery.

Mollister H. F. Evans U. B F. C. Koster Jacksonville

Marquises welcome 12-pound boy Robert Dean

Mr and Mrs Myron Marquis of Jacksonville are parents of a 12 pound son named Robert Dean born Wednesday Grandparents are Mr and Mrs George C Marquis of this city and Mr and Mrs Henry Forsbach of Jacksonville

Peck family takes injured Florence to hospital

Mr and Mrs O L Peck brought nine year old Florence to St Francis Hospital Columbus Wednesday night for treatment after her arm fractured a week ago when she fell while jumping rope.

Glouster O. L. Peck Florence St. Francis Hospital Columbus

Union Class Meeting at Trimble Sunday Afternoon

The Athens County Union Class meeting will be held at the mission here Sunday afternoon starting at 2 o'clock. The meeting will be in charge of the superintendent, the Rev. Mrs. Amy West.

Athens County Amy West

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