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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1935

Page

2

Lodge Players Outhit Coals But Lose 5-0

Nelsonville Eagles outhit Manhattan Coals 7 to 6 but could not drive in runs as Hartman held them to zero while Lucas drove in three for Crooksville. Ben Sweasy hit a seventh inning homer and Hillary contributed on defense as Pryor took the loss.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Manhattan Coals Crooksville Eagle Park Hartman Eagle Lucas Eagles Ben Sweasy Buchtel Hilleary Patton Pryor Scrooksville Gmith Brown Wesc Mith Poca Coc Eagles Abrhpoa Rimsbell Jonas She Domann Mn Watton G. Smith Ebert Mohney Graham Taylor and Smith

New World Head of Rotary Clubs

Edward Roberts Johnson of Roanoke Virginia assumed the duties of president of Rotary International after his election at the Mexico City convention. Johnson, a coal and building supply dealer, served as major, Q M C during World War I and has been active in club and fraternal work.

New World Rotary Clubs Edward Roberts Johnson Roanoke Rotary International Mexico City Johnson

Christian Church teachers hold monthly party at Mrs Wallace

Mrs. Ethel Wallace hosted the primary department of the Christian Church Sunday School party Friday night. Contests and bingo provided entertainment with prizes to Mrs. Grace Shepard, Miss Ruth Butts, and Miss Almarine Johnson. A potluck supper was served with guests Mrs. Lillie James and Miss Marguerite Morrison.

Nelsonville Ethel Wallace The Christian Church Sunday School Grace Shepard Ruth Butts Almarine Johnson Lillie James Marguerite Morrison

Conservation Association at Glouster To Meet Tuesday

Warner Conservation Association led by Mayor C F Wallace calls a 7 30 PM meeting at the American Legion Hall High Street Glouster inviting all Sunday Creek valley residents to join in forming a permanent district organization. Kiwanis and state federal partners have aided preliminary plans for projects to employ labor and invest public funds for lasting benefits. The meeting aims to expand cooperation to envelop the entire valley and secure a permanent structure.

Glouster Warner Conservation Association C. F. Wallace American Legion Hall High Street Sunday Creek Valley Glouster Kiwanis Club

Niagara Falls Excursion Trip Draws Glouster Riders

About 2190 tickets were sold for a Niagara Falls excursion from Charleston West Virginia to Pleasantville Ohio on the New York Central Lines. Some 200 Glouster residents boarded the special trains with an estimated 400 railroad employees also riding. Travelers had around one hour at Niagara Falls before returning, with three trains of 14 coaches each on the journey back arriving home about 5 10 Monday morning.

Audrey Palmer Birthday Party Held at Palmer Home

A party honoring Audrey May Palmer on her seventh birthday gathered at the home of her grandparents M and Mrs Bert Palmer. Attendees included Alice and Billy Herbst Dorothy and Mary Asin Sharp Katherine Ann Mingus Polly Turner Dorothy Mary Ocell Marcella Tryon Kathryn Johnson Margaret Addington Verna Betty Coffman and Mary Grisby with other local children.

Audrey May Palmer Bert Palmer Alice Billy Herbst Dorothy Mary Asin Sharp Katherine Ann Mingus Polly Turner Dorothy White Norman Grandy Nina Kloh Marcella Tryon Virginia Carroll Mary Ocell Marcella Kathryn Johnson Margaret Addington Verna Betty Coffman Mary Grisby

Silver Bridge Rout Ohio Collieries 6 to 1

Silver Bridge defeated Ohio Collieries 6 to 1 as N Grimm pitched effectively for Silver Bridge. Escue hit three singles in four at bats. Hallam and Smith of Glouster each collected two hits.

Glouster Ohio Collieries Silver Bridge N. Grimm Escue Hallam and Smith Fae Storey Wessboreenee Holbert Dalton Kytta

Repair Rough Paving on Glouster Streets

Front Street from High Street to the railroad crossing reopened Saturday night after a week with bricks removed and relaid. Crews will continue taking up and relaying brick from the railroad crossing to Madison Street to eliminate the rough paving section.

Glouster Front Street High Street Madison Street

Remains of Widow Brought to City After Porch Encounter

Nelsonville resident John G. Johnston Jr displays mangled remains of a Black Widow spider found Sunday near Logan Route 31. He decapitated the spider on the Pearl Linton residence porch and bottled the severed remains.

Nelsonville John G. Johnston, Jr John Pearl Linton Logan Route 31

Sunday Dinner Guests Honored At Hixson Home

Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Hixson of Dividing Ridge included Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Smith and children Thelma and Lew of Amenville and Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Wolfe of Amesville Road. Afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ash Kasler of Athens.

A. R. Hixson Dividing Ridge Irvin Smith Thelma, Lew Amenville Irwin Wolfe Amesville Road Ash Kasler Athens

Club Women Plan Picnic If Weather Permits Tuesday

Nelsonville notes announce the annual meeting of the Business and Professional Club Tuesday night with a picnic possible on the Burnell Bartlett lawn if weather allows. Dues for the new year starting July 1 will be collected and reports read. members should bring table service.

Nelsonville Burnell- Bartlett

Former Chauncey Resident Dies by Own Action in Arizona

W. M. Cubbison, former Chauncey resident, committed death by own action in Flagstaff Arizona Saturday morning. Brother Walter Cubbison of Chauncey said the body would be returned for funeral services and burial. Cubbison’s wife is a patient at Athens State Hospital.

Chauncey W. M. Cubbison Flagstaff Arizona Walter Cubbison Cubbison Athens State Hospital

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Travel Visits

Chauncey residents report visits and returns across Ohio and nearby states. Theron Goodson and sons Rufus and Jerry visited Harold Minister in Fairport Harbor while Mrs. Clarence Russell traveled to Pontiac to see sisters.

Chauncey Theron Goodson Rufus Jerry Harold Fairport Harbor Ohio Clarence Russell Pontiac Mich Carr Penn Blanche Brown Ralph Ferrer Arthur Brewer Jeane, Jimmie Bob Dayton John Brewer Florence Alice Brewer Athens Goldie Fielder Lauretta Hickman Martha P. W. Hickman Bates Nelsonville Charles Shields, Jr West Virginia Lizzie Harvey Mary Dew Lancaster

Chauncey Residents Visit Niagara Falls

Chauncey residents joined a Sunday excursion to Niagara Falls including Mayor W D Hines and several local residents. A Chauncey Christian Woman's Bible Class plans a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Mrs Frank Sands home led by Bertha Hessel with all church women invited.

Chauncey Niagara Falls W. D. Hines Gladys Pickering Earl Shafer Ruth Shafer Frieda Smart William Beckley Willard Fielder Lawrence Shieldy Christian Woman's Bible Chauncey Church of Christ Frank Sands Bertha Hessel Church

Clyde Morrow Dies After In Bartlett Family Ties

Clyde Henry Morrow 54 former Bartlett resident died in New Britain Connecticut from injuries in an accident. His body will be flown to Bartlett for burial with funeral Monday at 2 p.m. in Bartlett Cemetery. He was son of the late Isaac and Mary Henry Morrow. He spent most of his life in Bartlett with sisters Mrs J E Moons and Miss Minnie Morrow in Bartlett.

Marietta Clyde Henry Morrow Bartlett Washington County New Britain Conn Bartlett Cemetery Morrow Isaac Mary Henry Morrow J. E. Moons Minnie Morrow

Sand Ridge Man Dies Of Heart Attack Sunday

Chauncey Frank Gladden age 70 died at his Sand Ridge home Sunday night at 10 following a heart attack. He had been ill but death was unexpected. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Gladden was a native of Canaanville and came here about six years ago. He is survived by his wife one brother and two sisters.

Chauncey Frank Gladden Sand Ridge Gladden Cannaanville

Doanville 4-H Elects Officers at First Meeting

Members of the Doanville Four-H Club held their initial gathering at Irene McDowell home. Elected officers include President Virginia Lou Williams Secretary Treas urer Ruth DeLong Recreation Leader Mary Jean Nixon News Reporter Mary Ellen Covert.

Doanville Doanville Four-H Club Irene McDowell Veginia Lou Williams Ruth DeLong Mary Jean Nixon Mary Ellen Covert Athens

Miller Child Undergoes Tonsil and Adenoid Operation

Chauncey Mary Frances Miller, daughter of Mrs Hazel Linscott Miller of Troy Ohio, visiting Mr and Mrs D H Linscott of Mill Street, underwent a Sunday operation to remove tonsils and adenoids.

Chauncey Mary Frances Miller Hazel Linscott Miller Troy, O D. H. Linscott Mill Street

No Mines Operated in District Last Week

The Chauncey district reported no mines marked up for work on Monday and none operated at all during the prior week, indicating a pause in activity.

Chauncey

Return from Muskingum River camping trip

Chauncey Frankie Cunningham Doris Boggs Clarence and Agnes Oliver return from a week of camping and fishing along the Muskingum River.

Chauncey Frankie Cunningham Doris Boggs Clarence Agnes Oliver Muskingum River

Nelsonville Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Nelsonville residents and visitors are listed with short travels and hospitality notes. A. G. Mechem of Columbus spent the end of the week here while Mrs. H. D. Krieg returned from Malone New York. Clarence Coakley visited his aunt in Columbus and joined Shafer family guests for a weekend in Cincinnati.

A. G. Mechem Columbus H. D. Krieg Malone N. Y Clarence Coakley D. F. Shafer Cincinnati Charles James Vesper Shafer Luella Whitlatch Margery Ross Opal Cloustin Frank Cheeseman William Cheeseman Grant Hospital

Rome Grange to Meet on June 26 Evening

Rome Grange holds a meeting Wednesday night June 26 at 8 oclock. Members are urged to attend for special business followed by a memorial program.

Rome

Max Lowden Weds Margaret Oliver in Columbus Home Ceremony

Miss Margaret Oliver and Max Lowden were married in a single ring ceremony at the couple’s home 79 Carden Road Columbus. The bride is L. K. Oliver’s daughter and a former Baldwin Wallace and Ohio State student and Marion teacher. The groom is Earl Lowden’s son and works with his father in the family grocery business. A small family gathering attended by relatives and friends followed. The couple planned an eastern motor trip after breakfast.

Nelsonville Margaret Oliver Max Lowden A. F. Noethlich Maple Grove Carden Road Columbus

Glouster Masons Attend Church for Saints John Day

Members of Glouster Lodge No. 607 F and A M met at their hall at 9 45 Sunday morning and marched to the Church of Christ to hear a sermon titled The Saints John Speak to Us delivered by Rev. David P. Morris.

Glouster Glouster Lodge Church of Christ John David P. Morris

Flapper Fanny Says Returns From Clinic

Dow McCune has returned from an osteopathic clinic in Marietta after a week of treatment. Carl Akeley, noted explorer, crafted a table top from the ear of an African elephant with elephant tusks forming the legs.

Nelsonville Dow McCune Marietta Mr. McCune Carl Akeley

Clayton Neikirk Dies In Hagerstown

Clayton Neikirk dies Sunday after long illness. He had served as superintendent for Co and was known in Hagerstown society. He is survived by three sons and four daughters. The funeral arrangements are pending as the family prepares to receive friends at the home before services.

Nelson Villus A. Sines Walter Jumbus Kirk Tital Neikirk Colum Treg Kno H A Redempa Hig E. Netkirk Hagerstown

Spencer Ridge camp meeting opens near State five miles north

The Spencer Ridge camp meeting at Ridge near State opens with evangelists Rev H J Min and Rev Cnaries leading services. A photograph of a flying grasshopper appears in the Amer stitute publication.

Spencer Ridge Cer Ridge State H. J. Min Cnaries The Amerstitute

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