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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1938

Page

2

Exercises Start Tonight at Several Bible Schools in Valley

After a three week course the Daily Vacation Co operative Bible Schools close at Derthick Sand Run Mon day New Pittsburgh Jobs and Carbon Hill tonight and Friday. Commencement events begin tonight at Monday with 40 students and continue Friday morning at 9 at Sand Run and Carbon Hill with enrollments of 30 and 65. Friday night at 7 30 New Pittsburgh hosts 36 students and Jobs 38 while Derthick holds 70. Schools are run by Presbyterian and Methodist boards with a local worker at each site. Carbon Hill is a joint Methodist Presbyterian school. Methodist churches also run schools at Orbiston and Haydenville. All close today and tomorrow. A list of next week’s valley schools will be announced in Sundays Messenger.

Nelsonville Co-operative Bible Schools Derthick Sand Run New Pittsburgh Jobs Carbon Hill Presbyterian Methodist Boards Presbyterian Board Methodist Church Orbiston Haydenville

Union Meets Saturday Election Of Officers Planned

Nelsonville Kimberly Local Union No. 3905 will hold a special meeting Saturday night June 25 at 7 o'clock in the Red Men's Hall where officers for the coming year will be elected.

Nelsonville Kimberly

Class Has Outing at Old Man's Cave

Mrs. Albert Barber and Mrs. Frank Knox led a Sunday School group from the Presbyterian Church on a picnic to Old Man's Cave in Nelsonville. The group included Ada Jean Raine Zelda Berwick and members Elizabeth Shafer Ruth Raine Imogene Sayers Mary Coakley Emily Sharp Polly Johnson Josephine Warehime Ruth Mathewson and Dona Barber.

Nelsonville Albert Barber Frank Knox

Marriages Announced at Greenup Kentucky Ceremony

Nelsonville families announce the double wedding of Eleanore Heselden to Herbert Woody Jr and Peggy Freer to Bob Blair at Greenup Kentucky on Friday June 17. Rev L R Munsing performed the ceremony. Both couples will reside in Nelsonville where Woody and Blair work at Bennett Creamery. Woody, Blair and Mr. Blair are Nelsonville graduates and Mrs Woody trained as a nurse at Cherrington Hospital.

Nelsonville Ed Heselden George Freer Eleanore Heselden Herbert Woody, Jr Hubert Woody, Sr Peggy Freer Bob Blair Barrett Blair Greenup L. R. Munsing Woody Blair Bennett Creamery Cherrington Hospital

Industrial Council To Meet in Logan

Friday night the Industrial Union Council will meet in the Junior Order Hall at Logan. Ted F. Silvey, secretary treasurer of the Ohio State Industrial Union Council, will be the speaker. Delegates are urged to attend and the general public is invited.

Nelsonville Industrial Union Council Logan Work Hardware Main St Ted F. Silvey Ohio State Industrial Union Council

Family visits noted in Columbus area

Mrs. C. A. Stover and daughter Miss Lillian spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Columbus. Mrs. Edwin Butler and children Jeane and Colleen Sue returned to their Baltimore home after staying weeks with Mr. and Mrs. John Klotz. Miss Josephine Klotz, Kenneth Klotz, and Miss Pauline Flowers visited them for a week. Mrs. W. S. Courtright of Columbus is visiting her daughter Mrs. Frank Waon.

C. A. Stover Lillian Columbus Edwin Butler Jeane Colleen Sue Baltimore, Md John Klotz Josephine Klotz Kenneth Pauline Flowers W. S. Courtright Frank Waon

Pheebe Clement Attends District Pythian Sisters Meeting

Miss Pheebe Clement traveled to Wilkesville on Tuesday to attend the district Pythian Sisters gathering bringing local participation to the event with several members in attendance.

Nelsonville Pheebe Clement Wilkesville Pythian Sisters Meeting

Camp Nelson Defeats Giants 5-4 in CCC Showdown

Nelsonville CCC team pitcher Entwhistle held the slugging Giants to four hits as Medley’s fourth inning triple sparked a 5-4 victory. Tipton Shoemaker and Entwhistle drove in runs, while Pat Chapman led Giants with two hits. Doc Walkers Old Timers and Brooks Shoes chase first place Thursday evening.

Nelsonville Tipton C. Woodson Chapman Riley P. Dexter F. Woodson Lewis Dexter Camp Nelson Giants Johnson-Evans

Nelsonville Eagles Lodge to Hold Officers Meeting Tonight

Nelsonville Eagles Lodge No 391 calls officers and committees to meet at 7 30 pm in the club rooms. The gathering, called by trustees chairman C H Hoce, aims to finalize plans for the 35th anniversary picnic.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Lodge No C. H. Hoce

Nelsonville Eagles Call Off Sunday Game At Birch Hollow

Crowds expected at the new athletic field lead to temporary seating plans while the CCC Camp and Nelsonville Eagles cancel their Birch Hollow ball game due to poor grounds. Eagles manager Brown opts to avoid risk before a crucial match with The Plains Club.

Nelsonville Birch Hollow CCC Nelsonville Eagles Brown The Eagles

Miss Moorehead to Spend Summer in Porto Rico

Miss Blanche Moorehead of Nelsonville High School and her aunt left Wednesday for New York to sail for Porto Rico where they will spend the summer with friends.

Nelsonville Miss_ Blanche Moorehead Nelsonville High School New York Porto Rico

Nelsonville Troop 66 to Meet at West School Tonight

Troop No. 66 invites members and guardians to West School for a 7 p m meeting tonight. The session covers scouting activities, project planning, and troop announcements.

Nelsonville West School

Funeral Services Held For Carthage Resident

Funeral services were held today for Henry Manple 71 who died at his home in Carthage Township Monday Father Dowd of Athens conducted the service at St. John's Church Burial followed in the church cemetery He is survived by his wife one son Isador and six grandchildren.

Coolville Henry Manple Carthage Township Father Dowd Athens St. John’s Church

Navy recruiter to visit Gallipolis on July 15

U. S. Navy recruiting officer L. P. Stein of Portsmouth will visit Gallipolis on July 15 to take applications to enlist.

Gallipolis Gallipolis L. P. Stein Portsmouth U. S. Navy GallipOlis

GOP Dinner At Glouster Draws About 100 Attendees

About 100 persons attended the Trimble Township Republican Club dinner in Glouster Wednesday evening. The event featured a string orchestra and after dinner speeches. Attendees included Prosecuting Attorney Harold Rose, Mayor Huffman, County Recorder Georgia Kilpatrick, and former Lt. Gov. Paul Herbert spoke on the gasoline commission and state administration.

Glouster Trimble ‘Township Republican Club Harold Rose Athens Huffman Coolville Georgia Kilpatrick Vernor Metcalf Metcalf Senate Paul Herbert State State Administration

Gallipolis Social Notes and Local Visits in 1938

Gallipolis social page notes Albert Merriman an Harvard instructor vacationing with his parents, plus Miss Etta Merriman of Columbus. Mrs. Oscar Henking visits home via San Diego, and relatives host in Columbus. Engagement announced for Georgene McGhee and Aubrey Thompson with ceremony in Marion. Luncheon hosted by E. J. Riggs. various local residents attend. Also reports of Sunday School gathering, vacations, birthday observance for Delores Nibert, and an appointment for W. A. Throckmorton as executor of J. P. Throckmorton estate with claim deadline.

Albert Merriman Harvard University A. K. Merriman Etta Merriman Columbus Merriman Oscar Henking San Diego Calif Lena Dillon Fred Hanson Homer Kerr Lawrence Dickerson Falmouth Sophia Fierbaugh Washington, D. C Patricia Sullivan Nace Fierbaugh Northup C. V. Ward Vinton Road Georgene McGhee Aubrey Thompson Wesley M. E. Church Marion W. Martell George Cincinnati Mr. Thompson R. W. Thompson L. H. McGhee Gallia County

Women of the Moose To Install Officers

Women of the Moose in Glouster will install officers on June 28 with Emma McClelland as Grand Installing Officer. June birthdays will be observed and a chicken dinner offered after the business session. Officers listed include Elsie Forsbach Mary Kursell Helen Marquis Emma McClelland Myrl Morgan Anna Stillwell Bertha Marquis Lenora Colley Gertrude Jewell.

Glouster Women of the Moose Emma McClelland Elsie Forsbach Mary Kursell Helen “Marquis Myrl Morgan Anna Stillwell Bertha Marquis Lenora Colley Gertrude Jewell

Hospitalized man in serious condition after appendectomy

Harley Hambel, confined at a Washington DC hospital, remains in serious condition. He recently underwent an appendectomy while on vacation there and now requires another operation. His wife and his sister-in-law Mrs Clyde Mason of Athens are at his side.

Glouster Harley Hambel Washington, D. C Hambel Washington Clyde Mason Athens

Glouster Mine 225 Shuts Down Indefinitely

Mine 225 at Glouster closes today for an undetermined period leaving only Mine 24 in operation nearby as of Wednesday.

Glouster

Plan Ice Cream Social at Hollister High School

Hollister U B Church Dorcas Sunday School class hosts ice cream cake and coffee social at Hollister High School Friday evening with entertainment.

Glouster Hollister High School Dorcas Hollister U. B

Hawk and mother attend funeral of Columbus man

Roy Hawk and his mother Mrs Mary Hawk were in Columbus Wednesday for the funeral of F M Edminston of the city. Mr Edminston was a cousin of Mr Hawk.

Glouster Roy Hawk Mary Hawk Columbus F. M. Edminston Mr. Edminston Mr. Hawk

Birth announced Peggy Ann Moody in Millfield

Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Moody announce the birth of an 8 pound 12 ounce daughter named Peggy Ann on June 20 in Glouster Millfield. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Chris Skinner of Glouster and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moody of Millfield.

Glouster Pearl Moody Millfield Peggy Ann Chris Skinner Joe Moody

Mrs Bennett Bitten by Copperhead in Flower Bed

Mrs Leo Ben nett of Hollister was bitten twice on her arm by a copperhead while in a flower bed Saturday evening. She received first aid at Glouster and was later taken to Athens for treatment to counteract the venom.

Glouster Leo Bennett Hollister Athens

Masons Visit Athens Lodge Conferred Master Mason Degree

Thirty five Glouster Masons of Lodge 607 visited Athens Paramathea F. and A. M. Tuesday evening. The Glouster lodge conferred the Master Mason degree with Worshipful Master Ralph Gatchel in charge. Funeral services for Frank Chalkey will be Friday at two o'clock at Blower Funeral Home with Rev. Harvey Smith officiating. Burial in Buchtel Cemetery.

Glouster Glouster Masonic Lodge Athens Lodge Paramathea Glouster Lodge Ralph Gatchel Frank Chalkey Blower Harvey Smith Buchtel Cemetery

Glouster News in Briefs

Mrs Albert Hayden was taken to Columbus Hospital for an operation Tuesday evening. She is sister of Mrs Thomas Judson and lives with her on Republic Ave. The Glouster Alumni Association will hold a dance at the high school gym Friday at 8 30 p m. Cynthia and Barbara Richardson returned to Glouster after visiting Nelsonville with Miss Freda Marie White.

Ella Lupton The Presbyterian Church W. H. Rayburn Florence Belden Lydia Wey Sam Medley John W. Lane Lester White Helen Northup Huntington Bertha Northup Columbus Glouster Albert Hayden Hayden Thomas Judson Republic Ave Glouster Alumni Association

White Oak Four-H Girls Host Ice Cream Social

The White Oak Four H Girls Club will hold an ice cream social at Maurice Thomas's home on Saturday night June 25.

Gallipolis White Oak Four-H Maurice Thomas

Marietta Couple Wed At Glouster

Miss Gertrude Vermaaten of Marietta married Ralph Weber of Marietta at Holy Cross Church Glouster. Rev. Father Tague officiated as family and friends attended a wedding breakfast and reception before the couple left for a northern Canada trip.

Glouster Gertrude Vermaaten Marietta Ralph Weber Holy Cross Church Father Tague St. Bernard’s Church Corning Evelyn Joseph Mary Louise Vermaaten Lawrence Weber George Vermaaten Trimble Jacksonville-Trimble Adam J. Weber Quaker State Oil Refining Company Vermaaten Hotel Gordon Mrs. Weber Canada Sixth St

Chauncey Personal News and Local Visits

Chauncey residents hosted relatives and guests over the weekend including Mrs. Helen Juni per and daughter Patricia, Agnes Donaldson of Athens, and Edith Tucker in Chauncey. Families from Orbiston Wellston Day ten and Lower Plains visited, with locals noting church services and a foot injury at home.

Chauncey Helen Juniper Patricia Agnes Donaldson Athens Edith Tucker Converse St. Paul Tippett Dellas Schoonover William Oliver Dayton Clarence Banfield, Jr Clarence Banfield Orbiston Clifford Banfield, Jr Mill St Mary Ellen Bartlett Charles. Bartlett William Dunn Wellston Zion Church Lower Plains Dunn Harold Opal Hill Bernita Otto Graham Sand Ridge Guss Graham Earl Moler Charles Lancaster Harry Moore Ellen Fulton Sheltering Arms Hospital Betty Guseman Earl Guseman Major Clell Thorne George Gabriel, Jr Charles Connor Corning

John Carter Returns to Gloucester After South Dakota Stay

John Carter returns to Gloucester from South Dakota where he has lived for two years. He plans to visit relatives during the summer.

Glouster John Carter South Dakota

Dover Grange Hosts Visitors And Degrees Granted

About 70 people attended Dover Grange No. 2646 at Chauncey K of P hall. York Grange presented three candidates for Dover and one for Trimble Grange as degrees were demonstrated. Andrew Jackson announced Dover Grange will present a program at Albany Grange Saturday night.

Chauncey Dover Grange Chauncey K. of P York Grange Trimble Grange Dover Earl Tarlton Agnes Tarlton Woodrow Ferrer Zigmond Kozma Ruth Fiske Kate Johnson Pearl Haning Grace Stalder Andrew Jackson Albany Grange

Mrs Sauer Hosts Bible Class Meeting in Lexington Ave Home

Chauncey Mrs Edward Sauer hosted the Loyal Woman's Bible Class of the Church of Christ at her Lexington Avenue residence. Mrs Kate Johnson presided, with devotions by Mrs Peter Rankin and a lesson by Mrs Clara Hartley. The program, led by Mrs Hattie Hamilton, included readings by Hartley Rankin Nye Hamilton Johnston and Mrs Lawrence Inshoe. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Sauer's daughter Mrs Lawrence Inshoe.

Chauncey Edward Sauer Church of Christ Lexington Ave Kate Johnson Peter Rankin Clara Hartley Hattie Hamilton Jean Rankin Inez Nye Lawrence Inshoe

Chauncey Residents To Drive to Wyoming Visit

Chauncey Mr. and Mrs. Howard Brookins Athens Mrs Guy Brookins and daughter Thelma Jean Chauncey and Miss Olive Brookins Millfield left today by motor for New Castle Wyoming for a two weeks visit with their uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts Mrs Roberts was formerly Laura Howard sister of Helen Howard and Elizabeth Knode Chauncey and the late Mrs Lydia Brookins Millfield She was a resident of this vicinity before going to Wyoming years ago.

Chauncey Howard Brookins Athens Guy Brookins Thelma Jean Olive Brookins Millfield New Castle Wyo Frank Roberts Roberts Laura Howard Helen Howard Elizabeth Knode Lydia Brookins Wyoming

Fishing Trip From The Plains To Coleaska Mich

Chauncey Dicken and Mr and Mrs W E Dicken with Mr and Mrs Fletcher Hawk depart Lower Plains on a ten day fishing trip to Coleaska Michigan. Mrs Rose Williams of Lakeview Ohio will stay at the Dicken home and Mr and Mrs Earl Thompson with children of The Plains will occupy the Hawk home during their absence.

Chauncey W. E. Dicken Fletcher Hawk Lower Plains Coleaska Mich Rose Williams Lakeview Dicken Earl Thompson the Plains Hawk

Chauncey Local 358 to Elect Officers at Saturday Meeting

Chauncey Local No 358 will elect officers at a meeting in the Chauncey Globe Theater this Saturday at 12 noon, a time change announced by Local president William Schoonover. Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge Chauncey meets tonight at 7 30 in the K of P Hall with Mrs Grace Stalder as Noble Grand.

Chauncey Chauncey Local No Chauncey Globe Theater William Schoonover Forest Rose Rebekah Lodge K. of P. Hall Grace Stalder

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Union Yardley Old Man’s Cave Yardley of London K. of P. Bldg Industrial Council Ohlinger & Wolfe America Fos Jed Prouty Shirley Deane Spring Byington Russell Gleaton Ken Howell George Ernest June Carlson Florence Roberts Billy Mahon Marvin Stephens Joan Valerie Harold Huber Mol Thes Golder Reber Ellend Bethene Kevaraugh Mississippi River Buddy Ebsen Walter Brennan Joel McCrea Barbara Stanwyck Puerto Rico Carthage J. D. Adamson PABCO Cable Gallipolis Social Notes E. J. Riggs Raccoon Island Harry Wood Minnie’ Brandebury Rio Grande Frank Wetherholt John Butz Mabel Thomas Edith Hutsinpiller J. G. Webster Albert Pierce W. B. Ingels Dewey Nibert Gallipolis Ferry W. Va Delores Charles Burris Maggie S. C. Nibert Sherwood A. Moore Birmingham Ala Don Turley Nellie Scarberry W. W. Williams Fulah Ohio State University Edna Plymale Raymond Beck W. A. Throckmorton Albany Ohio J. P. Throckmorton Athens County Louis Tyroler Said Duart Mrs. Sauer Preston Fred Sanders Mgr CHY N. Court ST My Hom Doan Davis Chambray
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