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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1931

Page

6

Wengert announces daughter's marriage to Walter Ayres

Mrs. L. L. Wengert of New Lexington announces the marriage of her daughter Lela to Walter Ayres son of Mrs. C. B. Wilson. The ceremony occurred at 8:30 p m Thursday at Rev Hart’s home in New Lexington. The bride is a New Lexington High School graduate. Ayres attended Athens High School and works on the Swartz dairy farm in Columbus. The couple visited Athens Friday and Columbus Saturday where 200 friends were entertained. They left Sunday for a wedding trip to Los Angeles California by motor.

Cockrite Road Columbus Athens John Buckyer Ilda Ayres Jee Beasley George Kilpatrick

Mr and Mrs Jones Host Dinner at Ath ens Country Club

Mr and Mrs Roger J Jones entertained Monday night at the Athens Country Club with dinner for thirty four covers. The Joneses have hosted a series of social functions, the prior event being a June 5 dinner at their Elmwood Place home. Prof and Mrs George Starr Lasher and children left for Maine to join Mrs Lasher’s parents Justice and Mrs Frederick L Siddons in Washington DC. He will teach at Bates College in Lewiston Maine for six weeks starting July and attend Theta Chi meetings in Northfield Virginia in August where he serves as national secretary.

Roger J. Jones Athens Country Club Mrs. Jones Elmwood Place George Starr Lasher Maine

Local residents share summer plans and visits

Miss Dorothy Drake travels to Kent to assist at the State Normal School cafeteria while resuming teaching in North Canton in the fall. Families travel from Athens and Glouster after graduations, visits, and hospital stays as relatives plan summer moves and study.

Dorothy Drake Jessie Drake North Canton Kent State Normal School Miss Drake

Visit Ends as Galigher Family Returns Home

Mrs Richard H Galigher and her daughter Jane Marcella returned Monday to Huntington West Virginia after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Frank J Beasley and family.

Richard H. Galigher Jane Marcella Huntington W. Va Frank J. Beasley

Martzolff Class Sociable Tonight at First Methodist Church

The Martzolff class sociable is scheduled for 7 30 o clock tonight at the First Methodist Church.

Martzolff First Methodist Church

Phil Losey To Work Out Court Fine on Streets

Phil Losey was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication in Mayor Andrew Allen’s court. Unable to pay, he agreed to work the amount off on the streets. Marshal C W Fischer arrested Losey Saturday night in LOUSTER.

Phil Losey

Girl Scouts Plan Overnight Hike to Baker Camp

Athens Girl Scouts will hike overnight Thursday to Baker Camp on Clarks Chapel Road. Attendees must notify Athena Scout director Mrs. Thor Olsen and meet at 3 30 p m in the Worstell Building Scout room with provisions for two meals.

Girl Scouts Athens Baker Camp Clarks Chapel Road Thor Olson Athena Scout Worstell Building

Scouts to Take Red Cross Tests at Crystal Pool

Athens Boy Scouts will receive instruction for junior and senior life saving tests by Ralph Thorne director of Camp Rowland at Crystal Pool at 9 oclock Wednesday morning. Forty six scouts stayed overnight at the scout camp last week.

Athens Red Cross Ralph Thorne Rowland Crystal Pool

Floyd Cooper Weds Louise Gayton at Local Church

Floyd Cooper of Hollister and Miss Louise Gayton of Glouster were married Saturday at 10:30 AM in the M E Church parsonage with Rev. Paul E. Kemper officiating. Attended by the couple's parents, the newlyweds reside at 31 Atkins Street for now.

Glouster Floyd Cooper Hollister Louise Gayton M. E. Church Paul E. Kemper Walter Gayton Robert Cooper Kemper

Degree work planned at Glouster Lodge meeting

June 16 report that Fellowcraft degree work will be conducted at a state communication of Glouster Lodge No. 607 F. and A. M. Wednesday night. Visiting Masons will be cordially welcomed.

Glouster Glouster Lodge

Clergyman Reinstated as Pastor in Brownstown Indiana

The Rev. E. B. Pedicord, once a Glouster resident, is named pastor of the Church of Christ in Brownstown Indiana. His return marks a new chapter for the Indiana congregation.

Pedicord Contract With Church Ends In June 1932

The contract of Pedicord with the church will expire in June 1932, marking the end of his current term.

Pedicord

Funeral held for Walter Sweeney in Barberton

Funeral services were conducted today in Barberton for Walter Sweeney aged 25 a former Hollister resident who died Saturday night after pneumonia He leaves a widow and three children His parents Carl and Mrs Sweeney formerly residents of Hollister now live in Barberton

Glouster Barberton Walter Sweeney Hollister Sweeney Carl Sweeney

Melligan sails to Europe with daughters from New York

Frank Melligan and his two daughters Miss Agnes and Miss Phyllis left New York City today for Europe. They plan to visit several countries and expect to return September 1. During his abroad stay his shoe repair shop in this city will be closed.

Glouster Frank Melligan Agnes Phyllis New York City Europe

Teachers Enroll at Ohio State Summer Term

Miss Edith Wolfe and Miss Hazel Raber Trimble School teachers joined Ohio State University Columbus for a six week summer term beginning Monday.

Glouster Edith Wolfe Hazel Raber Trimble Ohio State University Columbus

Ewing Funeral Wednesday in Athens

Funeral services for Miss Jennie Ewing lifelong Athens resident will be held Wednesday at 2 PM at Dowler Funeral Home with friends calling until the hour of the service. Burial follows at West Union Street Cemetery. Rev. C M Coulter of the First M E Church presides. Mrs C W Zimmerman of Marion a niece attends. she is daughter of the late George Ewing, Jennie’s brother.

Jennie Ewing Athens Dowler Funeral Home West Union Street C. M. Coulter M. E. Church C. W. Zimmerman Marion Miss Ewing George Ewing

Taunts Triggered Fatal Voyage of Saint Philbert

Inquiry found taunts by passengers labeling him a fresh water sailor angered Captain Olive of the Saint Philbert. He steered the vessel on its final voyage to take excursionists from Saint Nazaire to Noir Moutier and back toward Nantes, ending in disaster.

Saint Nazaire France U.P Saint Philbert Olive Noirmoutier Bay of Biscay Nantes Loire

Children Present Program In Church At The Plains

The Plains Methodist Episcopal Church observed Children’s Day with a Sunday night program led by Sarah Spencer. Children performed recitation dialogues and songs under Gay McDonald May Amorette and Ruth MacCulloughs with M OO Bryan directing the chorus. The Rev S J Bishop and his wife spoke after the program. Bishop formerly served as minister at The Plains church.

the Plains Plains Methodist Episcopal Church Sarah Spencer Gay McDonald May Amorette Ruth MacCullougs M. OO. Bryan S. J. Bishop Athens Bishop Plains Church

Miss Pat Carter Becomes Bride of Cecil Hughes

Chauncey couples Pat Carter and Cecil Hughes wed in Ashland Kentucky at the Methodist Episcopal Church. Miss Carter a Chauncey Dover graduate of 1928 wore a white sleeveless net lace dress and carried a yellow rose bud bouquet. Hughes son of the Rev. and Mrs George M Hughes of Columbus works with Holland Furnace. They will reside at 625 Denison Avenue Columbus. A three course dinner followed the ceremony.

Chauncey Pat Carter Cecill Hughes Denison Avenue Columbus Methodist Episcopal Church Ashland Edward Hall Hughes B. E. Carter Chauncey- Dover High School George M. Hughes Holland Furnace Company Dennison Avenue

Youth Improves after Tetanus From Cartridge Injury

Charles Savage of The Plains, age 16, who was seriously ill with tetanus after a powder burn from a cartridge, is reported much improved at Sheltering Arms Hospital. His hand infection followed the wound. he is the son of Mrs. Grace Savage.

the Plains Charles Savage Sheltering Arms Hospital Savage Grace Savage

Flag Day Observed at Trimble Church of Christ

Flag Day observance held Sunday night at Trimble Church of Christ featured songs readings and special music. Reverend G B Courtney delivered the closing remarks.

Chauncey Trimble Church of Christ G. B. Courtney

Miners to View Rescue Film at Globe Theater

Chauncey Mine No. 25 miners who completed a first aid and rescue course under U S Bureau of Mines supervision will attend a six reel motion picture at the Globe Theater. The film, shot inside mines, shows real conditions and is presented by D W Walker and O W West who led the safety program. Admission requires completion cards.

Chauncey Chauncey Mine No. 25 U. S. Bureau of Mines Globe Theater D. W. Walker O. W. West

Seven Mines Operate in Chauncey District Today

June 16 report lists seven active mines in the Chauncey district: No. 9 No. 10 No. 69 No. 86 Poston No. 6 No. 119 and Black Diamond.

Chauncey Poston Black

Slater Baby Born In Glouster Grandson Of Local Families

Mr and Mrs Edward Slater of Murray City announce the birth of a 9 44 pound son Thomas Edward on Friday The new arrival is a grandson of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hopes of this city and Mr and Mrs Jack Slater of Murray City

Glouster Edward Slater Murray City Thomas Edward Thomas Hopes Jack Slater

Wooleys and relatives visit in The Plains area

Mr and Mrs Coral Wooley and family of Hooper Ridge joined Mr and Mrs Floyd Linscott in The Plains on Sunday. Mrs Wooley is Mrs Linscott sister. Also visiting were Mark Roach Vera Whitlatch and Carl Mills from Portsmouth to see John Leonard who is ill at Grace Savage home. Charles Linscott travels from The Plains to stay with grandparents and relatives this week.

Coral Wooley Hooper Ridge the Plains Floyd Linscott Wooley Limscott Mark Roach Vera Whitlatch Carl Mills Portsmouth Whitlatch John Leonard Grace Savage Charles Linscott A. M. Linscott

Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters Social Tonight

Chauncey June 16 Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters will host a monthly birthday social after the regular temple meeting tonight. Luncheon will be served.

Chauncey Pleasant View Temple Pythian Sisters

Chauncey residents update travel and visits

Carroll Tippett leaves Chauncey for Lancaster for employment. Jessie Lester of Columbus visits Chauncey with her parents. Reena Shafer returns to Chauncey from Columbus. Mary Stalder travels to Steubenville for work. Ernestine Mingus of Millfield visits Chauncey guest Elsie Rankin. Alice Dew of Grant Hospital Columbus vacationing in Chauncey. Clarence McCafferty and daughter Dorothy Jane visit Columbus. Mrs C N Sanders of Millfield spends Sunday in Chauncey with Bradfields. Elsie Rankin of Akron enjoys a month vacation in Chauncey. Dr W V Sprague attends a Columbus medical meeting. Darrel Witham family visit Chauncey from Corning.

Carroll Tippett Chauncey Lancaster Jessie Lester Columbus A. B. Lester Reena Shafer Mary Stalder Steubenville Ernestine Mingus Millfield Elsie Rankin Alice Dew Grant Hospital Clarence McCafferty Dorothy Jane C. N. Sanders Charles Bradfield Akron W. V. Sprague Darrel Witham Corning Marshal Burke Witham

Salvation Army Service for Children at Athens County Home

Salvation Army workers host a Friday night service at 7 o clock in the Athens County Children's Home. Music and talks of interest to children are planned as part of the gathering.

Athens County Children’s Home Salvation Army

Church Leaders to Speak at Nazarene Rally in Athens

The Rev. T. W. Willingham of Olivet College and the Rev. Charles A. Gibson will address a Nazarene Church rally at Athens First Methodist Church at 7:45 PM Wednesday. The Olivet Male Quartet will sing, with H. Lawrence McDaniel arranging.

T. W. Willingham Olivet College Olivet, Il Charles A. Gibson Ohio Nazarene Church Nazarene Church Athens First Methodist Church Willingham H. Lawrence McDaniel Athens Nazarene Church

Lodi Sunshine 4-H Club Elects Officers at Meeting

The Lodi Sunshine Quilting 4-H Club announced its officer slate at a Monday night gathering at leader Miss Doris Cowen's home. Ruth Cowen was chosen president with Catherine Cowen as vice president Virgene Wilson as secretary treasurer and Marian Robinson as news correspondent.

Lodi Clu Doris Cowen Ruth Cowen Catherine Cowen Virgene Wilson Marian Robinson

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