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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1934

Page

3

Police and Firemen Fund Drive Plans Face Friday Night

June 13 report outlines a fundraising event by local clubs to aid equipment purchases for police and fire departments. funds will buy a police radio and highway patrol communications system, with a patrol post at Athens for rapid call handling, while other items support department needs and public safety amid highway travel.

Ada Gall Nelee Eoroper Broadwe Peing Athens

W C T U Adds 17 New Members in Nelsonville

The annual Flower Mission service of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was held at Mrs. Thos. Spencer's home. Seventeen new members were welcomed. Mrs. Starkey elected to attend the state and national convention in Cleveland. A July 10 lawn picnic at Mrs. Starkey's home was announced.

Eisonville Nelsonville Woman's Christian Temperance Union Thos. Spencer Chestnut Street Mabel Johnson Kate Blake Cleveland Starkey Bertha Barker Paul Allen Jennie Cassidy Spencer Fanny Williams

Miss Gay Ervin Weds Morton Pairan in Nelsonville

Nelsonville reports Miss Gay Ervin daughter of Mrs Edward Ervin a York Township teacher and Morton Pairan son of Mr and Mrs Frank Pairan of Lancaster were married Tuesday at 10 am in the First Christian Church study Rev R F Strickler officiating Attendants were Mr and Mrs William Brooks The bride a Nelsonville High and Ohio University graduate and the groom a Lancaster High School graduate works at Brooks Shoe Factory They will live at 89 Monroe Street after a brief wedding trip.

Nelsonville Gay Ervin Edward Ervin York Township Morton Pairan Frank Pairan Lancaster First Christian Church R. F. Strickler William Brooks Ervin Nelsonville High School Ohio University Lancaster High School Brooks Shoe Factory Monroe Street

Missionary Society Elects New Officers

NELSONVILLE The Hi Tri Missionary Society met at Alice Mechem’s home. Margaret Hampton led scripture and prayer, Jane Fisher played an accordion solo. Officers elected for the coming year are President Almarine Johnson, vice-president Margaret Hampton, treasurer Frances Barron, scribe Alice Mechem. Margaret Hampton led worship. 15 members and guests attended.

Nelsonville Hi Tri Missionary Society Alice Mechem Margaret Hampton Elenore Ray Jane Fisher Almarine Johnson Frances Barron

Miss Rosemary Bennett Visits Family Guests in Columbus

Miss Rosemary Bennett of Columbus is the guest of her sister Mrs. Earl Baker. Mrs. Tom McClelland and her little son of Montgomery, West Virginia, are guests of Mrs. L. I. Krieg.

Rosemary Bennett Columbus Earl Baker Tom McClelland Little Son Montgomery W. Va L. I. Krieg

Loomis Rites Held in Nelsonville Funeral Service

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Stout's Funeral Home for Mrs. Mary Virginia Loomis mother of Elmer Bay of this city. Rev. H. A. Rothrock conducted the service. Mrs. Pete Shough and Mrs. James Beard with Margaret Galvin sang Beautiful Isle and It Is Well With My Soul. Burial was at Green Lawn.

Nelsonville Stout's Mary Virginia Loomis Elmer Bay H. A. Rothrock Pete Shough James Beard Margaret Galvin Isle Greenlawn

Peterson's Ointment for eczema itch relief

Advertises Peterson's Ointment claiming quick relief for eczema itch redness and crusts in minutes. Promises soothing skin improvement, use on pimples toes and cracks, with overnight relief and money back if it fails. Sold by all druggists.

Peterson

Life Bits and the Recruiting Sergeant’s Return

Cincinnati tale follows Arthur Levins who quits after 23 years then reenlists for three more years as he wanders from mufti to veterans’ post. In Washington, Representative Kenney cites a French view of American inconsistency about whisky water lemon sugar and self-congratulatory toasts.

Cincinnati Arthur Levins Mufti Veterans Washington House of Representatives New Jersey Kenney

Kimberly Events and Local Notes Highlight Summer Matches

Glouster will play Kimberly in Kimberly on Sunday June 17 and a double header at Syracuse is set for July 4. An old fashioned log cabin dressing room has been built at Birch Hollow Grove. Birth announcement for Grace Lee Kennedy with grandparents Rob ert Kennedy and Bert Hanning. Stanley McClain returns from University Hospital after throat trouble. Kimberly mine operated two days last week. Mary Nelson returns to Columbus to visit son Edward. Daily Vacation Bible School ends June 15 after a three week term with thirty five children enrolled.

Kimberly Glouster Syracuse Birch Hollow Grove Thomas Kennedy Mable Hanning Grace Lee Robert Kennedy Bert Hanning Stanley McClain University Hospital Mary Nelson Columbus Edward Nelson Daily Vacation Bible School

Phi Club Triumphs in Night Recreational Ball Game

In Nelsonville the Phi Club beat the Jewelers 7 to 4 at the playground. Yantis starred with a perfect 3 for 3. Hudson pitched for the Jewelers and was hit hard in the first inning as Phi Club gathered five hits for four runs. Shoe Factory swept John Owens 18 to 11 in the opener and 4 to 1 in the nightcap. Davis' Square Dealers split a doubleheader with Brookers, losing 10 to 4 in game one and winning 6 to 3 in the second.

Nelsonville Phi Club Jewelers Yantis Hudson Shoe Factory John Owens Davis’ Square Dealers Brookers Square Dealers

Reverend Strickler to Speak at Carbon Hill Church

Rev R F Strickler will fill the pulpit of the Christian Church at Carbon Hill Friday evening at 8 o'clock The topic will be The greatest thought that ever entered the mind of man.

Nelsonville R. PF. Strickler Christian Church Carbon Hill

Revival services begin at Oak Grove on June 17

Oak Grove announces revival services to be led by Rev. Don Swinehart of Bremen starting June 17. A dinner was held June 7 honoring the 82nd birthday of Michael Ely. Several locals like Helen Francis of Owoso Michigan and Mark Foughty of Chauncey visited others here recently. Mrs. Clara Cox of Nelsonville visited relatives Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Wendell spent Sunday with Floyd and Mrs. Lowery. Nelsonville 4-H Club elects officers with Ruth Warehime as president and Adrienne Weaver as recreation leader among others.

Oak Grove Don Swinehart Bremen Michael Ely Helen Francis Owoso Mich Mark Foughty Chauncey Clara Cox Nelsonville Charlies Wendell Floyd Lowery Happy Hollow Hustlers Leroy Weaver Kathryn Warehime Mrs. Weaver Ruth Warehime Helen Kinsey Charlotte Dishong Adrienne Weaver Imogene Sayers

Aid Society Meets Tonight in Nelsonville Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church hosts a potluck dinner at 6 o'clock in the church dining room. Members bring a favorite dish, with coffee provided. An election of officers and a report on the alumni banquet are on the agenda.

AID Society Nelsonville Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church

Will Honor Cards for Local Union No 215 Members

Former members of Local Union No 215 Millfield and Sunday Creek Mine No 119 are advised they will be reimbursed up to 2.50 if their burial fund card was not honored after the mine closed in December 1933. Submit signed statements from the proper authority with the local union seal, then present to Fred Thompson in Deanville before noon June 23.

Sunday Creek Millfield Fred Thompson Deanville Ohio

Nelsonville Man Pleads Guilty to Intoxication

Vern Stuffle bean of this city pleaded guilty at arraignment in Mayor S G Holland's court yesterday for intoxication. He was fined five dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Vern

Preacher Dies During Sermon in Toronto Gospel Hall

Charles Shaw delivered a warning sermon about death at a Toronto gospel hall. He suddenly gasped for breath and died on the platform after proclaiming his love for his Lord.

Toronto Ont Charles Shaw

Leadbetters to Chicago for World's Fair visit

Mr and Mrs Ever ett Leadbetter and two children of Marion Center Pa are guests of the Leadbetters. They travel with Mrs Leadbetter's parents to Chicago to attend the World's Fair, leaving Thursday.

Agnes Clark returns from Columbus with family

Mrs. Agnes Clark accompanied by her daughter Miss Florence traveled to Columbus where Florence is undergoing eye treatment. While there they attended the commencement exercises at St Marys of the Springs School where Miss Winifred White, a niece of Mrs Clark, was graduated.

Glouster Agnes Clark Columbus Florence

Water Service Extension At Glouster To Start Soon

A Glouster water project move forward after Athens County Relief Commission signals labor will be furnished soon. The city council authorized buying 8 200 feet of four inch cast iron pipe for up to 1700 dollars as an emergency measure, clearing the way for Walnut Hill addition service.

Glouster Board of Public Affairs Athens County Relief Commission Walnut Hill County Relief Commission

Revival Services At Concord Church This Week

Revival services led by Rev. B. H. Pugh of Athens begin Sunday night at 7 30 and run through the week at Concord Church with good attendance reported. Also noted are visits from local residents Mr and Mrs William Kerns of Athens and Mr and Mrs J V Wemmer and children visiting area families on Sunday.

Concord Church Gan J. V. Wemmer Vérna, Imogene Wilma Paul Congress Run Babe Ma- Atea

Loyal Workers Class Meets at Church Social Time

The Loyal Workers Class gathered at the Church of Christ for a business session followed by games in the church social room. Refreshments were served by Virginia Sawyer and Peggy McCune.

Trimble Church of Christ Virginia Sawyer Peggy McCune

Rose attorneys attend Judge Mauck funeral in Gallipolis

Attorney George W. Rose and Attorney H. J. Rose of this city, with other Athens County Bar members, attended the funeral of Judge Roscoe J. Mauck at Gallipolis on Tuesday.

Have Children s Day Annual Exercises At Church

Annual Children s Day exercises were held at the Church of Christ Sunday evening. A large audience attended and the program featured songs, devotionals, recitations, dialogues, solos, and readings by named class groups and individuals including Helen Richards, Betty Kinney, Lois Kinney, and others with Rev. D P Morris delivering the benediction.

Church of Christ Glouster All Power of Jesus Mra William Jonas Helen Richards Betty Kinney E. K. Peach H. L. Janchius William and Dean Peugh Lois Kinney Alice Thomas F. D. Kinney D. P. Morris

Heffken Hosts and Kempton Guests Share Taylor Ridge Socials

Taylor Ridge residents report a Saturday evening gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heffken. Dr. H Kempton of Kingston and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kempton and Curtis Kempton visited the Davis and Kempton homes Sunday. Neighbors aided Mrs. John Kempton, who has been ill for months. Vern Kempton and John McElroy of Athens joined the Kemptons Saturday night, while Arthur Strome and son and Robert Strome of Springfield dined with Mrs. John Davis Friday.

Taylor Ridge Fred Heffken H. Kempton Kingston Herbert Kempton Curtis Kempton John Davis John Kempton Vern Kempton John McElroy Athens Kempton Home Arthur Strome Robert Strome Springfield

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Jsonville AMS Bridge Club Nle L. L. Krieg Juany Gibson Freda Robert Carew Frank Freer I Webb Marie Bean Thomas McClel- Wedd Ruth Hyde Miss Youngstown Charles Pat George Qary Glenford Hiestic Sorge Drake Mexico Jory Angel Per Trinidad Gaynor Arrela Miss Gay Ervin Mr. Pairan Hi-Tri Group Loomis Happy Hustlers Union Ing Holland Pancy Oorgandies Logan Gallipolis LARLY Huy Pather’s Day Mino Saulies’ Reg Chambray Congoleum Concord News B. H. Pugh William Kerns Blanche Russell Newton Russell MAUCK Taylor Ridge News
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