Surprise birthday dinner honors Mr William Sickels
Mr and Mrs Roy Shaffer hosted a noon lawn dinner for 53 relatives and friends in Hebbardsville to celebrate William Sickels birthday. Nine children in the family attended, with Mrs W G McWhorter of Lima traveling long for the event. U C D Club meeting at Mrs Roy Pilcher’s East Union Street was postponed to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Shaffer
Hebbardsville
William Sickels
Sickels
W. G. McWhorter
Lima
U. C. D. Club
Roy Pilcher
East Union Street
Mrs. Evan Jones Jr. Hosts Bridge Club at Country Club
The Contract Bridge Club meets Tuesdays for a 1 o'clock luncheon and afternoon play, hosted by Mrs. Evan J. Jones Jr at the Athens Country Club. Prof. and Mrs. Clarence C. Robinson return from State College Pa. and fishing at Davis W Va. Mrs. J N Basom and children Marjorie Eloise and Billy Joe, with Mr. G W Hope, come home from Sandusky after a week’s visit with Mrs. Basom’s brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contract Bridge Club
Evan J. Jones, Jr
Athens Country Club
Clarence C. Robinson
State College
Prof. Robinson
Davis
W. Va
J. N. Basom
Marjorie Eloise
Billy Joe
G. W. Hope
Sandusky
Harry Foster
East State Street
Inlaw
J. D. Dickenson
Blaine and
Foster
Leo Dent
Ashland
Martha Foster
Athens
Glouster Baseball Teams Defeated on Sunday
The Glouster American Legion lost 8 to 2 to Floodwood on Floodwood grounds Sunday. Sweeney and McDaniel were out, contributing to the defeat as both sides logged seven hits and 11 strikeouts for each pitcher. Yoko Butsko and Kiraly pitched for the Legion. Lanning and Burley for Floodwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster American Legion
Floodwood
Legion
Sweeney
McDaniel
Yoke
Butsko
Millenger
ORICE
ENO Nice
ENO Nice Ccitmesncie Sastesse Osmaneinnshie
L. Snope
Root
McAllister
Robak
Adams
Geiger
Refenoiss
Floyd Blower Elected Santa Ana High Student Body President
Floyd Blower, star athlete at Santa Ana High School California, was elected student body president by a large majority over his opponent. He is captain elect of football and basketball and a track star, son of Mr and Mrs Phil Blower of Santa Ana. He served on the Boys Self Government Committee last semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Blower
Glouster
Santa Ana, Calif
Floyd
Phil Blower
Santa Ana
Santa Ana High School
Roberts Leads Project Glouster Church Plan
Roberts announces Project Glouster a new church expected to cost 25000 dollars to be erected this summer by the Church of.
Girl Strangler Confesses in Nashville Case
Ruth Gambill reportedly told police in Nashville Tennessee that she strangled grocery salesman Mersey Lunn eighteen months ago. Authorities say gangsters forced the crime to silence Lunn about a dope ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Gambill
Nashville, Tenn
Mersey Lunn
Lunn
Linden congregation names new pastor from Glouster church
The Rev. F. E. Roberts, formerly five years pastor of the Glouster Church of Christ, has served as pastor of the Linden congregation since the start of the year in Linden a suburb of Columbus.
Funeral for John R. Clark Sr. draws many visitors
Out of town mourners gather for the service in Glouster. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Wm Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Guinther and their relatives, Meshick Hamilton and family, Evan Hamilton, Geo Vosper party, and others from Akron Columbus Athens Albany Racine New Marshfield Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Powers
Akron
James Hamilton
Geo. Vosper
Nellie Vosper
Evan Parker
Meshick Cavey
Columbus
Evan Hamilton
Thomas Hamilton
Wm. Powell
Athens
Harry Hamilton
Albany
I. N. McHarg
New Marshfield Pike
Dinner Parties Honor Several Local Families
Dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur D McPherson at 162 North Congress Street honoring parents Mr and Mrs Harley Smith of Shade and Mr and Mrs William G Runyon of Athens. Visitors from Columbus and Mansfield attended events around Ohio University and local schools with family returns and school commencements noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur D. McPherson
North
Congress Street
Harley Smith
Shade
William G. Runyon
Athens
Samuel W. Tracy
Louise Daggett
Mansfield
Ohio University
Ruth Daggett
Athens High School
Tracy
John Simpson
Local Social Notes Include Clark Lyman Bartels Families
Syracuse couples Mr and Mrs Floyd Clark of Pomeroy join Mr and Mrs Joe Lyman of Saginaw Michigan alongside Miss Margaret Bartels of Gallipolis in a compact social item listing residents and kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Floyd Clark
Pomeroy
Joe Lyman
Saginaw, Mich
Margaret Bartels
Gallipolis
Birth of Virginia Lee Marquis in Saint Cyrus
June 15 announcement for Mr. and Mrs. Ted Marquis of Subyrus reporting the birth of an eight pound daughter, Virginia Lee. Grandchild and great granddaughter ties include Chris Skinner family and Mrs. W. E. Marquis. Father born in Trimble and raised there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Chris Skinner
Virginia Lee
Ted Marquis
Sbucyrus
Trimble
W. E. Marquis
Plan Road Projects in Homer Township
Homer Township trustees in Morgan County allocate 500 dollars to each of three road projects. The John Wells Road will link Elliots Cross Roads with Mountville and connect Glouster to the Pennsville Chesterhill Road. A hill route east of Bishopville runs to the Herb Smith place, and a third line from the Bishop farm north along Sunday Creek reaches Elmer Shaner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herb Smith
Bishop Farm
Bishopville
Sunday Creek
Elmer Shaner
Government defeated on Land Tax Bill in Commons
London June 15 The Labour Government faced defeat in the House of Commons as a Conservative amendment to the Land Tax Bill passed. It was not expected that the government would resign despite the setback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Labor
House of Commons
Returns to Pen To Keep Pledge
Charles E. Johnson, 66, recently returned to Nebraska State Prison in Lincoln after escaping 38 years ago with seven months left on a four year term for forgery. He said a shipwreck off the Japanese coast prompted a vow to return to prison, and he kept the faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Johnson
Nebraska State
Lincoln
Johnson
Cut Weeds Grass To Fight Disease
Athens residents are urged to mow weeds and grass on vacant lots to reduce malaria and hay fever cases. Dr. J M Higgins, health commissioner, says recent rains boost weed growth and create mosquito breeding spots. Unmowed lots may lead to arrest under the city health ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
J. M. Higgins
Athens County
Doctor Higgins
Jennie Ewing Dies Native of Athens at Zenner Store
Miss Jennie Ewing about 70 years of age was found dead in bed at the home of her step brother Howland in Athens. She was long employed at the Zenner store and was well known in the community. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Zenner
Jennie Ewing
How
Death of Miss Ewing Baffles Local Community
Miss Ewing, a longtime clerk at D. Zenner & Company, died at 6 this morning at President Street. Believed caused by heart trouble, she was born in Athens and active in the Athens First Methodist Church. She leaves a half-brother and a niece in Marion. Funeral plans incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ard Johnson
President Street
Athens First Methodist Church
Miss Ewing
Marion
Newman Assailed Attempt May Be Made To Arrest State Librarian
Columbus Ohio June 15 The State Library Board may demand removal of John Henry Newman state librarian when it meets tomorrow State Education Director John L Clifton chairman said he heard such a rumor but does not know if it will be attempted Newman cannot be removed without the governor’s sanction Opponents accuse him of incompetence and political appointment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Library Board
John Henry Newman
John L Clifton
Newman
Arlie Nutter Fined in Disturbing the Peace Case
Arlie Nutter of Carthage Gap was fined 10 dollars and costs in Athens City Court after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. He was arrested by Patrolman Wilson A following a Saturday night altercation at a dance hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlie Nutter
Carthage Gap
Athens
Wilson A
Fog and Rain Leave Athens County in Misty Morning
Fog clung to Athens County lowlands after a heavy overnight rain totaling .63 inches. The low reached Sunday night and early morning temps, with government forecasters predicting fair today and warmer conditions Tuesday. Weather observer Mrs. C. N. Frank notes the misty start to the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
C. N. Frank Athens
Treatment Free Wonder for digestive disorders ad
A circulating ad promises a no cost home treatment for ulcers gastritis and related disorders. It claims quick relief and permanent recovery with a full sized $100 Wonder treatment sent for 10 cents to cover mailing and packing from Laura Lee Inc Medical Dept Minneapolis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Lee, Inc. Medical Dept
Minneapolis
Minn
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American Legion
Reds
Thurston
John R. Clark
Home Telephone Co
Richard V. Daggett
W. V. Daggett
North High Street
Mr. Daggett
F. and R. Lazarus Company of
Woman's Relief Corps
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Homer Township
Logan
Dewey M. Goddard
Court &J
Ohio
Lafferty
St. Clairsville
THE
Ohio Bell
F. J. Beasley Co
Arlife
Nutter
Dr. J. D
Haskins
Security Bank
Son
A. M
Home of Quality Cleaning
Liane Barrett
Heart of
Liane
Mabel McElliott
the Athens Messenger
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